3M sued for $1.4 billion by Australia over "forever chemicals" at defense bases

Australia is suing 3M for more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.4 billion) over so-called "forever chemical" contamination from firefighting foam at defense bases, the government says.

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May 28, 2026 at 05:42AM

Another alleged drug boat struck by U.S. military in eastern Pacific, killing 2

The U.S. military said it struck another vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two men, the day after it said a similar strike killed one man and left two survivors.

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May 28, 2026 at 03:42AM

Fire at girls school in Kenya kills unknown number of people, police say

A fire at a school for girls in central Kenya has caused an unknown number of deaths, according to police, who said search teams have been deployed.

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May 28, 2026 at 12:47AM