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Popular Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested and released on bail following a deadly crush at the premiere of his latest film in Hyderabad. The crush killed a 39-year-old woman and critically injured her son. Arjun had made a surprise appearance at the premiere.

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Following President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to impose martial law last week, South Korean police have done a raid on the presidential office in Seoul. While police have accessed the civil service offices, they are currently blocked from entering the main presidential building by security guards.

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Saudi Arabia has officially been named the host nation for the 2034 FIFA World Cup following an uncontested bid. The announcement was made during an online FIFA Congress, marking the culmination of a swift 14-month process that saw the Gulf nation emerge as the sole candidate from the Asia and Oceania regions capable of hosting the expanded tournament, now featuring 104 matches.

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The governments of the UK and US have imposed sanctions on Kamlesh Pattni, a British-Kenyan businessman, accused of involvement in a global illicit gold trade that fuels corruption, human rights abuses, and money laundering. In this crackdown, which freezes his assets and targets his business operations, implicate his wife, brother-in-law, and associates.