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general
What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?
Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.
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UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways
The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, the third in less than a week, end hostilities, and fully reopen the waterway.
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entertainment
TV TIME: Best intense thrillers while awaiting ‘Fauda’
Stream personable ‘Parenthood,’ a moving ‘Monster,’ and gripping summer shark documentaries.
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technology
Israel’s ‘pilot zones’: Withdrawal on paper, continued occupation of south Lebanon
At the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, a Lebanese Army checkpoint marks the edge of what is now officially known as a "pilot zone". It is one of three villages - along…
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politics
Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says
Aug 15 - Yemen's Mocha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port's director said on Saturday.
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general
Satellites are watching us — and each other
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis…
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politics
Trump targets El-Sayed, WWII Memorial vandalism in string of Truth Social posts
President Trump targeted several Democratic politicians in a series of Truth Social posts while also calling attention to vandalism at the World War II Memorial on Friday evening. Several of the posts…
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science
Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in
The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning for the island, which hasn't experienced a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years.
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general
5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
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technology
WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings
Early flash flood warnings valid for Sunday were issued late Saturday afternoon by the Israel Meteorological Service, affecting the same regions as Saturday's warnings.
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politics
South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of…
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entertainment
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.
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politics
Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes
Lebanon's prime minister denounced the attacks on villages in southern Lebanon for targeting civilians in their homes. Israel said it was firing on Hezbollah infrastructure.
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entertainment
Israel’s ‘pilot zones’: Withdrawal on paper, continued occupation of south Lebanon
MEE visited two of the villages touted as models for Israel's withdrawal. Residents say Israeli troops were never there to begin with A Lebanese soldier stands guard at the entrance to Zawtar…
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sports
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon put peace talks at risk
At least 11 people, including three children, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in the deadliest attacks since a US-mediated peace…
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general
Three Iranian military pilots held captive in Qatar for six months without contact - report
Iran's Mohammad Bagherzadeh noted that the pilots have not been permitted to speak to their families or Iranian officials while in Qatari captivity, according to Iran International.
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general
Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
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science
US pulls last aircraft carrier out of Pacific amid Iran war, opens space for China
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entertainment
Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests
A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.
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general
Stolen Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse masterpieces worth $10M recovered in Italy
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
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politics
Blanket with square for each child killed in Gaza brings silence to bustling Dublin street
Irish healthcare workers raise the plight of their Palestinian colleagues killed and jailed since October 2023
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general
5 people shot at US university as police probe multiple suspects
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early on Saturday. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, where campus…
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technology
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says
We earlier reported that Israeli attacks had killed nine people in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's health ministry now says at least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on…
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politics
How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico
Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.
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entertainment
Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her dancing in uniform
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into a female officer who posted a video of herself dancing in uniform on mainland Chinese social media, and ordered her to remove it. The…
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general
Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.
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politics
French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island
A French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
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general
Downpours flood the Midwest as Lala barrels toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island with rainfall and strong winds. Meanwhile, relentless rain floods parts of the Midwest. Lana Zak reports from the banks of the rising Iowa River, and…
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politics
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organization Alaska US Senate candidate Mary Peltola has rejected the support of…
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sports
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
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general
A year after 3-year-old’s drowning, influencer apologizes for letting 16-month-old skip life jacket
An influencer whose 3-year-old son drowned more than a year ago has apologized for letting her 16-month-old sit on a boat without a life jacket, telling followers it was a lapse in judgment she deeply…
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general
Rio de Janeiro Nightlife Tonight — August 15, 2026
Rio de Janeiro · Nightlife If You Only Go to One Place Mart’nália at Circo Voador Lapa’s most emblematic venue hosts the Saturday night of the Festival Medio y Medio — Mart’nália, Moreno Veloso, the…
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politics
Iran Says Qatar Captured Three of Its Pilots Early in War With U.S.
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
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general
2nd earthquake hits Indonesia following powerful magnitude 7.7 quake
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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politics
France probes unprecedented cyberattack after tax data of 678,000 users stolen
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a major cyberattack on the country’s tax administration that affected nearly 700,000 individuals and businesses, authorities said on Saturday.
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business
Canada’s tax reform could start with small business changes: official
Over a year into Prime Minister Mark Carney's mandate, the Liberal government has made a handful of changes to the country's tax system.
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politics
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo: One death every 30 minutes
The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo is now the second-largest on record, with more than 2,100 deaths and the virus spreading to a sixth province. Health workers are struggling to contain the…
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business
Prediction markets and sports betting: How this UK exchange is trying to do both in the U.S.
Smarkets is entering the U.S. prediction market race but also applying to run as a sportsbook within states amid regulatory uncertainty at the federal level.
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general
Father convicted in Montreal girl’s murder wanted to testify away from jury
On Aug. 10, Frattolin was found guilty of second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina Frattolin.
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science
Scientists detect a surprising shift in human blood as CO2 rises
Rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may be leaving a measurable imprint inside the human body. Researchers analyzing more than two decades of U.S. health data found that blood bicarbonate levels…
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politics
Peltola distances herself from Kamala Harris endorsement ahead of Alaska primary
Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) is distancing herself from an endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris as she looks to win the Alaska Senate race. Harris threw her support behind…
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politics
Liechtenstein moves to change succession laws, paves way for women on throne
The change shouldn't affect the top of the line of Liechtenstein's royal house succession in the immediate future.
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science
AOC says she's been saving up to freeze her eggs. Here's how much the procedure can cost
AOC is highlighting the cost of freezing her eggs. Here's what to know about health insurance coverage, state laws and taxes associated with the process.
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general
Lebanon reports 11 dead in strikes that Israel says targeted Hezbollah
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politics
The next Yemen war might be different
Drones are no longer the advantage for only one side.
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general
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 40 and toppling buildings
Quake triggers landslides and generates a small tsunami; authorities say death toll could rise with communications cut off with many remote areas
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sports
Donegal GAA stars gather to mourn 1992 champion James McHugh and wife Noreen
Couple died earlier this week after crash on N3 road in Co Cavan
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general
Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
Alex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos The death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in Greece, has led to…
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business
How Iran and Ukraine are strategically sinking their rivals at sea
Through a combination of tactics, both countries have managed to keep superior fleets at bay, dealing significant blows to the US and Russia Images released by Ukrainian authorities in November 2025…
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science
Protected since 1923, Texas island now has world's largest reddish egret colony
Nestled in Texas, Green Island proudly hosts the largest Reddish Egret colony globally, evolving into a sanctuary after extensive hunting significantly depleted bird populations. The island's lush…
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general
Ukraine Strikes Russian Rocket Centre Supporting Starlink-Style Network
Volodymyr Zelensky said Flamingo cruise missiles struck the rocket facility, about 900 km (560 miles) from Ukraine's border
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science
A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Fossils collected in Osaka more than 30 years ago have revealed a surprise hiding in plain sight: four previously unrecognized bones from a giant Cretaceous mosasaur. Among them is the first confirmed…
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politics
Depleted strategic oil reserve nears level that raises concerns about damage to caverns, operations
The rapid drawdown of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could damage the caverns that store the oil, experts warn.
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politics
Lebanese parliament speaker condemns Israeli 'massacre'
The death toll from the Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon has risen to 11, with 19 wounded, the Lebanese health ministry has said. The speaker of the Lebanese parliament, Nabih Berri, called…
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politics
Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
At 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
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general
Iran Demands Release Of 3 Pilots Captured In Qatar After Su-24 Jets Crashed
Last month, Iran's army said it had retrieved the body of Iranian pilot Majid Kazemi, who was killed during an attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in early March.
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politics
AIPAC takes center stage in last stretch of Democratic contests before November
A major pro-Israel group is zeroing in on one of their last contests before November: The special election for former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) seat. The super PAC of the American Israel Public…
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general
Tributes pour in for Jason Arday after his sudden death
Friends have paid tribute to British sociologist and professor Jason Arday following his death, days after he stepped down from Cambridge amid intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations.
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science
Common food preservative linked to rising suicide deaths among young people
A widely available food-preservation chemical is emerging as a disturbing factor in rising UK suicide deaths, particularly among younger people and men. Researchers say the scale may be underestimated…
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business
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3rprx2wl4o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49310725 Points: 42 # Comments: 40
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science
The First At-Home Test for Infected Ticks Could Improve Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-first-at-home-test-for-infected-ticks-could-improve-lyme-disease-diagnosis-180989235/ Comments URL…
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general
6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Hours After Deadly Tremor Killed 47
The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 47 in the country.
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entertainment
Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s…
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How Múcara became one of Mexico’s best restaurants
Xalapa, Veracruz isn't known as a capital of Mexican cuisine, but the city has produced one of the country's best restaurants: Múcara, helmed by talented chef Lesterloon Sánchez Trinidad.
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sports
Taiwan drone defences fall short against Beijing’s evolving technology, audit reveals
Taiwan’s push to build a modern counter-drone shield has come under renewed scrutiny after an official audit uncovered technical shortcomings and a key procurement programme collapsed following…
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sports
Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss
Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
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Evacuated from Vietnam as a newborn, woman finds twin brother 49 years later
Chantal Doecke, an Australian woman, uncovered a remarkable truth about her past through a DNA test: her twin brother, Glenn, has been living just a stone's throw away in Brisbane. Separated at birth…
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politics
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Anti-Israel statements of the emergent alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are not just rhetoric. Rather, they form an integral element in its strategy.
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business
US : Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and admitted killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York in December 2024. His lawyers are seeking to have the state charges…
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general
Summer campaign has led to capture of 19 settlements in southeast Ukraine, Russia says
Aug 15 - Russian troops have taken control of 19 settlements in southeastern Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions over their summer campaign, the Russian defence ministry said on…
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sports
PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona
Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.
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politics
Arrests Of Top Figures In Russia's Drone Industry Highlight Claims Of Wartime Corruption
A number of senior figures in Russian drone companies are facing fraud charges, with one accused of passing Chinese drones off as being produced in Russia. Drones made by both companies have been…
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general
'Pak's war crimes': Baloch activist posts video of 'missile debris', says 30 killed
Mir Yar Baloch has urged the US administration to impose sanctions on Pakistan and halt military support, including F-16 engine spare parts and upgrades to fighter jets and missile programmes…
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politics
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
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general
PoK would be protesting to join J&K if Article 370 hadn't been revoked: CM Abdullah
Omar Abdullah reflected on the 1947 tribal invasion, paying tribute to his grandfather, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He underscored the need to bolster federalism while questioning the current national…
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technology
5 Best Apple Watch Bands: Nike, Nomad, and Hermés (2026)
We’ve been testing bands since the first Apple Watch launched in 2015. From silicone sports straps to leather bands, I’ve rounded up the best for every occasion.
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entertainment
The Iranian YouTube Show Posing Questions Few Dare Ask
Azad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some question how it has remained on air.
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politics
Puerto Rico Is Rationing Water. It Could’ve Avoided It by Harvesting Rainwater
The island could capture billions of gallons of water a year if it implemented systems to catch it as it falls from the sky.
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science
Nurse who cared for student who died at mental health unit can be named
A name suppression order for one of the nurses responsible for the care of a 21-year-old Erica Hume who died by suicide has lapsed.
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technology
Why India's GCC boom is facing a talent problem — and what companies want next
Talent shortages are a growing strategic risk for India's global capability centres. These skill gaps are delaying product launches and limiting digital transformation programs. Rising costs and…
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general
At Least 38 Dead as 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Indonesia
The temblor was one of the strongest the area had experienced in decades, an official said.
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politics
Iran fires back at Trump’s threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
Attacks in the Hormuz strait have continued, highlighting the continued risks to regional shipping.
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business
And if the divided rule?
Should the wheels come off for Trump, this would be another question-mark over Milei’s re-election chances. Leer más
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sports
Afghans rebuild their lives in France five years after Taliban takeover
Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee…
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business
UN says $50 million ransom fueled Al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
According to a new UN report, most of the money was redistributed to fighters in the Sahel, while some was passed on to Al-Qaeda’s affiliate in the Arabian Peninsula and to the group’s central…
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politics
France approves assisted dying law but rejects social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Court has upheld Emmanuel Macron’s landmark assisted dying law, while striking down a ban on social media for children under 15. The Council said the social media measure…
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general
At least 38 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Indonesia
Indonesian authorities issued, then lifted, a tsunami warning after the powerful earthquake hit Saturday morning.
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entertainment
‘Wizards’: Does animated 1977 art film belong in the canon, or in the geniza?
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor discuss the completely bizarre mixed-medium movie that wrestles with magic, boobies, evil Nazis and Hitler 5,000 years in the future
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politics
How a pragmatic axis could reshape the Middle East
The Mecca agreement could do more to determine the region's trajectory than anything decided in Washington, Tel Aviv or Tehran Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Pakistani Prime Minister…
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politics
Canadian Petition to Expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra Takes Off
Mr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 160,000 Canadians want him gone.
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general
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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politics
Post-Brexit rights for British citizens are being undermined in Sweden
Apparent high level of removal orders suggests Sweden is rejecting ‘reasonable grounds’ for failing to apply to stay Back in October 2020, the UK immigration minister stood up in parliament to…
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science
‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped For the tourist industry, 2026 has been a rocky year, with war, EU border delays, climate…
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general
The ghost bus of West London: Phantom No 7 linked to 1934 fatal crash
The legend of the phantom Number 7 bus haunts a road in North Kensington, intertwining with a tragic accident from 1934. While records confirm a real collision, the ghostly narrative surrounding it…
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politics
These Afghan women in Europe aim to bring change to their home country
Displaced Afghans from the world’s “worst women’s rights crisis” leverage education for their new lives in Europe.
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business
US K-12 immersion schools expand across country for early-age Chinese language education
At the Goodtime Chinese School in the Bethany suburb of Portland, Oregon, an American child stops school director Zhou Yanzhuo, of China, in the hallway to ask a question in English. She requests that…
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They fought for the U.S. in Afghanistan. Now they worry about losing their green cards
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
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politics
Farm organisations and minister to meet as drought crisis deepens
Growing fears that farmers will be left without winter fodder due to recent lack of grass growth
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general
Plan to build apartments over a Nazi bunker reignites debate in Berlin
The debate centers on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler and whether preserving Nazi-era relics might be counterproductive.
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entertainment
‘Revenge is inevitable’: Iran ramps up propaganda war with violent billboards
Anti-U.S. messaging has intensified in recent weeks following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with artificial intelligence playing a major role.
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