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June 18, 2026 · DW

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Qld men charged, ‘mother vessel’ seized in multimillion-dollar drug-smuggling ring
Federal and Queensland police launched a widespread investigation after packages of cocaine were found near a burnt out
Monsoon Advance Eases India’s Peak Power Demand After Record 270.82 GW Summer High
Monsoon Advance Eases India’s Peak Power Demand After Record 270.82 GW Summer High
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