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politics
California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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general
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments
On Saturday, El-Sayed insisted that his push for “context” to the attack was broadly appropriate, but not at that moment, explaining that such “conversations” could happen "in the fullness of time."
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general
Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran
The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.
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politics
Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
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general
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
"I don't know if we're being played or if a false reality is being manufactured... but in this false narrative, we're pretending to run a process that will ultimately disarm Hamas."
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general
UN says Special Rapporteurs are independent, not ‘out of control’ after Guterres interview
Guterres was referring to the process of the work Special Rapporteurs do, not the content or the output of that work, Dujarric claimed.
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politics
Australia news live: ‘we owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful; man dies after falling from eighth-floor balcony in Sydney
Police attempted to speak to man at Elizabeth Bay apartment block east of Sydney’s CBD on Sunday morning. Follow latest updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Joyce…
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politics
2 LaGuardia Air Traffic Controllers Left Work Early Before Crash: Report
Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway…
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general
Bnei Brak Municipality says it is behind blocking of neighborhood to traffic during Shabbat
Haredi city council claims most locals are interested in closure, accuses secular opponents of seeking 'provocations,' though police and local official say no formal decision passed
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politics
Egypt, Kuwait urge return to US-Iran negotiations, de-escalation
Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy and negotiations between Iran and the…
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sports
Tilak Varma in India’s ODI World Cup plans as selectors seek Shreyas Iyer backup
As India's team management strategizes for the upcoming ODI World Cup, they're considering Tilak Varma as a valuable middle-order backup. His left-handed batting style could enhance the team's…
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politics
Kim Jong UN shakes up North Korea’s military, dismisses defence minister
North Korea has shaken up its military hierarchy by removing the defense minister, a move approved by Kim Jong Un in a recent leadership meeting. This change mirrors advancements at the nation's…
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politics
US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
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politics
Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has long denied President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election.
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general
Wife of British man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
The wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against the carrier in Britain, seeking damages…
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technology
Amnesty calls for Dr Abu Safiya's release as he completes 600 days in Israeli detention
Amnesty International has called for the release of Palestinian paediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, who has completed 600 days in Israeli detention. Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital…
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general
Gas Leak On Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway Triggers Traffic Diversion
Experts from GAIL have shut valves on both sides of the affected section of the pipeline, following which the pressure inside the pipeline is gradually reducing, the administration said.
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sports
‘CoE cannot be only for contracted players’: VVS Laxman on India’s cricket pipeline
Synopsis: Sicily, Madrid, France and Berlin have all left their mark on chess vocabulary. The Sicilian Defence dates back to Giulio Cesare Polerio, while Ruy López gave the Spanish Opening one of its…
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politics
Iceland EU referendum sees slim, early lead for 'yes' camp
The 'yes' camp won 51.2% of the vote in early counting, but election officials stressed that a more reliable result might not be ready until later on Sunday.
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general
Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank
Of the 54 Palestinian children or teenagers killed in 2025, the youngest was just two years old.
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general
US-Venezuela energy pact: What we know about Trump’s ‘biggest oil deal in world history’
In a landmark move, the United States and Venezuela have forged a 25-year energy partnership designed to uplift Venezuela's ailing oil sector and enhance production capabilities. Under this agreement…
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politics
Israeli president calls Qusra settler attack 'stain on Israel's face'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog joined prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in condemning settler violence in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, saying it was unlawful. He said the attack was “a…
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general
Contact Restored With 50 Indians, 275 Still Missing In Nepal: Centre
According to the Ministry, the Indian Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing have also remained engaged with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure effective coordination of search, rescue and relief…
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business
Algorithmic Rent-Pricing Litigation Expands Under New State and Local Laws
Article URL: https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/08/algorithmic-rent-pricing-litigation-expands-under-new-state-and-local-laws Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49495127 Points: 10…
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general
CBC allows reporters to describe 9/11 attacks as terrorism without attribution after backlash
As previously reported by The Jerusalem Post on Thursday, the CBC circulated a memo last week to reporters and editors instructing them not to refer to the attacks as “terrorist attacks.”
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sports
Joe Root scripts history vs Pak at Lord’s, surpasses Ponting’s all-time record
Joe Root has made history by scoring the most Test runs for England, eclipsing Ricky Ponting's record in a thrilling match against Pakistan. This landmark not only highlights Root's outstanding…
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business
US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says
Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Uzi Rabi said US pressure is weakening Iran’s economy but warned that sanctions do not guarantee the regime’s downfall.
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business
National vows to reduce student loan repayment rate if re-elected
The party says it will reduce the rate of compulsory student loan repayments as well if it is re-elected
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politics
Abdul El-Sayed clinches Democratic nomination for US Senate seat in Michigan
Progressive advocate Abdul El-Sayed has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, setting up a high-profile showdown against Republican nominee and former US Representative Mike…
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general
‘Green miracle’: US teacher returns to China after 26 years to find donation grew into forest
A retired American teacher has reunited with a Chinese farmer 26 years after their initial encounter, returning to the once-barren sandy landscape transformed by his generous donation into a lush…
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science
Human-wild animal clashes on the rise in China’s Giant Panda National Park
Friction between humans and wild animals at China’s Giant Panda National Park intensified significantly over the past decade as conservation efforts expanded, a new study has found. Farmers reported…
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general
JD.com’s US$1.3b expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property model
JD.com’s rapid expansion in Hong Kong could challenge the property model that has long made the city’s busiest streets and shopping centres its most valuable, analysts say. The Chinese e-commerce…
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sports
How drones are revolutionizing the search for lost pets
One Southern California city is using a $17,000 drone that utilizes lasers and thermal imaging to pinpoint animal heat signatures over large areas.
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politics
Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation
Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email…
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technology
Shin Bet confirms Netanyahu's son brought back after 'significant threat'
Israel’s Shin Bet security agency has confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu’s son, Yair, was flown back to Israel from the US after a threat to his life, according to the Times of Israel. In a statement…
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politics
Pacific leaders gather in Palau ahead of key PIF meeting
The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting officially kicks off Monday night in Koror, Palau.
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general
Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab
A memorial display in Berlin has recreated the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab.
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politics
El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats for synagogue attack comment
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized Saturday for comments he made following an attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year, as he seeks to ease concerns among Jewish…
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politics
China tightens rules on selling unfinished homes to lift sector
Chinese officials tightened the rules for selling unfinished homes on Friday as they try to lift the country’s property market out of a years-long slump that has weighed on consumption. Half-built…
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politics
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for past remark seen as justifying Temple Israel synagogue attack
'I made a mistake,' anti-Israel Democratic US Senate nominee says in meeting with Michigan’s Jewish Democratic caucus; also refuses to endorse two-state solution in Holy Land
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general
Southern California city deploys drone to track down lost pets
California is using a $17,000 drone to quickly track down and rescue lost pets by detecting animal heat. Carter Evans reports.
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politics
Iran will stand firm against any aggressor, Pezeshkian says
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not seek war but will stand firmly against any aggressor, stressing that no power can force a nation determined to resist to surrender. “The Islamic…
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technology
Last weekend of August brings storms across Utah, beyond
Park City, Utah, is facing storms and hail, with a funnel cloud spotted south of Salt Lake City. Andrew Kozak has the weather.
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politics
ACT announces plans for fisheries reform, would impose shellfish bag limits and increase fines
Daily limits on shellfish, a scallop dredging crackdown and increased fines among the party's priorities if elected.
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general
California grape growers drowning in unsold product as wine demand falls
Grape farmers in California's prized Napa Valley are struggling to make ends meet as the wine industry shrinks, leading to unsold grapes being left to rot in vineyards. Max Darrow has more.
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politics
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for his comments about Michigan synagogue attack
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
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entertainment
Benjamin Franklin's Alter Egos Gave Him the Most Freedom
Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/among-all-great-things-benjamin-franklin-invented-discovered-alter-egos-gave-him-most-freedom-180988824/ Comments URL…
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general
School district faces tens of thousands of dollars in extra fuel costs as diesel price soars
A school district in the suburbs of Philadelphia is being burdened by rising diesel prices amid the Iran war. Ali Bauman has the story.
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entertainment
Shabtai Zvi exhibition explores the false Messiah who mesmerized Jews across the world
A Jerusalem exhibition marking 400 years since Shabtai Zvi's birth explores how the false messiah captivated much of the Jewish world and why his legacy continues to fascinate.
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business
US Treasury bars some reporters from G-20 finance meeting
It has not granted credentials to reporters for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg News.
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technology
Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s how
Hong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly environment, a former UN resident…
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technology
Iran parliament speaker says new regional pacts can 'herald a new stage’
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that new regional treaties can herald a new stage in which Muslim neighbours rely on their own capacities rather than on foreigners…
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politics
I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby
Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.
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general
Norway's King Haakon honours 'dear father' Harald in first speech as sovereign
"I am going to miss him. I am going to miss his laughter. I am going to miss his good-natured way to meet people and situations," said King Haakon.
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politics
The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
KATHMANDU (NEPAL) - Nearly 3,000 people were still missing on Sunday with 682 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.
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entertainment
Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing
The walls of a teaching hospital are filled with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up Follow our Australia news live blog for…
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science
Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.
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general
New German military base raises fears for Lithuania’s crumbling Jewish partisan memorial
Troops set to deploy near Rudninkai Forest bunkers could further restrict access to only site commemorating local Jews' wartime resistance against Nazis
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politics
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
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politics
Republicans see Trump’s unceasing Iran war as midterm threat
The continuing hostilities have demoralised Republican voters.
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general
Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit floated in secret Moscow talks: Report
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politics
Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa
Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.
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science
One officer dead, one injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police say
They were responding to a call about a domestic dispute.
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entertainment
Toxic Day 4: Yash starrer dips 9.9%, crosses Rs 254.75 cr worldwide
Toxic recorded a decline in its India net collection on Saturday. The film earned an estimated Rs 24.50 crore net in India on Day 4. Its total India net collection has now reached Rs 190.45 crore…
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politics
One Nation claims victory in Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia
One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen secures 57% of the vote after preferences as Barnaby Joyce says ‘politics has changed’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
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general
‘Chilling effect’: Japan’s whistle-blowers weigh high price of speaking out
Yutaka Kato* knew there would be risks when he reported suspected misconduct by his employer to Japanese authorities. What he did not expect, he said, was a 47.88 million yen (US$300,000) damages…
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politics
Sweden’s far-right leader seeks a comeback as election nears
Jimmie Akesson has said he could seek a role as justice minister in a new administration.
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politics
Iran war live: Tehran in no rush to reopen Hormuz; settlers besiege Qusra
Deputy foreign minister says Iranian forces have 'full oversight' of movements in the strait.
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business
Ben-Gvir blasts Netanyahu over reported Smotrich-Feiglin merger talks, unity appeal
Smotrich largely stayed away from the back-and-forth, writing in a post on Twitter/X that “the time for unity and responsibility is now.”
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politics
Hasan Piker incites millions against Jews, and the silence is deafening - opinion
An influencer with a massive following sits in front of the camera, victim-blaming Jews, and the world stays silent
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politics
On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel
From morning to night, the delegates planted the seeds for building state institutions: The Jewish National Fund, the Zionist Organization.
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technology
The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah
A chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi and the sound of the shofar awakened Yosef Turtora's Jewish identity, setting him on a journey from Arizona back to his birthplace in Israel.
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politics
Transit, home care and immigration dominate Day 3 of Quebec election
The debate over immigration came on the third day of the provincial election campaign, as Quebec’s party leaders fanned out across the province.
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politics
Finland's Stubb tells German newspaper Russia unlikely to risk attack on NATO
BERLIN, Aug 29 - Finland's President Alexander Stubb said he did not believe Russia would risk an attack against a NATO country, telling Germany's Bild newspaper it would \"make no sense\" to test the…
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general
Israel must spend more on defense - and rethink its US alliance - opinion
Israel needs an independent defense-industrial base and must reshape its security relationship.
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sports
GB's Fery beaten in his first ATP Tour final
Arthur Fery misses out on his first ATP Tour title with a straight-set defeat by Ignacio Buse in the final of the Winston-Salem Open.
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politics
Basel police block 'Death to Zionism' protest planned for 129th anniversary of Zionist Congress
The city where Theodor Herzl wrote "In Basel I founded the Jewish state" is set to see security preparations after police blocked a "Death to Zionism" protest.
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general
Ukraine's nuclear plant has lost power supply: IAEA
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general
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK
Yiannopoulos may have been in New Orleans ahead of Kanye West's scheduled performance there.
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business
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to U.K. after ICE arrest in U.S.
Yiannopoulos was arrested Thursday at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana and detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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sports
Newcastle show there's plenty of life after Tonali
Newcastle United sold Sandro Tonali to Tottenham Hotspur, but the club look to have reinvested the money wisely following United's 2-0 win in north London.
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politics
Shin Bet veteran confirms he held talks with Hamas’s Hamad; political echelon approved
Adi Rotem says resort to direct channel initiated because mediator Qatar was clearly acting in bad faith, talks were going in circles; Hamas captors killing 6 hostages in August 2024 was 'the last…
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general
Egypt's Banque Misr reviews US Iran sanctions notice, UAE central bank launches urgent examination
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general
"Unity And Diversity In India's DNA": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat At New York Event
Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addresses a gathering at Madison Square Garden. The event had leaders from across religions among the first-row audience.
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technology
Hormuz remains closed until US military actions end, Iran says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy rejected US claims that the Strait of Hormuz was open, calling them an attempt to control oil prices and conceal what it described as US failures. The…
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politics
Some patients face 24-hour wait at Wellington Hospital emergency department
An ED nurse said, on a recent Monday night shift, one man fell asleep and hit his head, while waiting 12 hours to be seen.
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politics
Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US
Shin Bet confirmed a significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu, prompting his urgent evacuation from Florida back to Israel.
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politics
Trump cannot deport students for criticizing Israel, federal judge rules
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
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politics
India’s Gen Z Cockroach Movement Was a Joke — Until It Wasn’t
Inside India’s viral political movement.
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technology
Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale
Inspired by Oregon Trail, but minus the dysentery. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of…
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politics
Turkish, Somali forces free vessel seized by pirates in Somalia
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF after pirates hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia. The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the…
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politics
Norway's King Haakon honors 'dear father' Harald in first speech as sovereign
Harald V died Friday morning and his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, became King Haakon VIII.
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politics
Ontario premier slams Trump's order: "It's Lake Ontario now and forever"
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
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general
Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in car accident
Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to help a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in car accident last month, NBC News has confirmed.
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general
Ukraine’s occupied nuclear plant running on generators, with only 10 days’ worth of diesel
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was seized by Russia in 2022.
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politics
Norway’s new king pays tribute to his late father as the country mourns
King Haakon VIII says King Harald represented Norway with 'pride and joy', promises to listen to Norwegians as monarch.
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sports
Man City open talks with Liverpool over Gakpo
The Netherlands forward has also attracted interest from Tottenham, but sources indicate Manchester City is his preferred destination if he leaves Anfield.
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politics
Missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000 as race for survivors continues
Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday continued to search for the nearly 3,000 people missing after devastating flooding along the border with China engulfed entire villages earlier this week. At…
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science
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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general
Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left
Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.
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