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  "id": 12824259,
  "title": "Philippines says Chinese presence in disputed waters nearly doubles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/philippines-says-chinese-presence-in-disputed-waters-nearly-doubles-12824259",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In September, Manila tracked 101 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels near Philippine-held Thitu Island and Second Thomas Shoal, as well as Sabina Shoal and Chinese-controlled Scarborough Shoal.",
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        "title": "Philippines says Chinese presence in disputed waters nearly doubles",
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        "published": "2026-10-08T07:43:25.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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