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general
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 40 children's bodies recovered
The accident occurred on Thursday morning when passengers were heading either to plant or to harvest rice, said Sarkin Daji, a traditional leader in the area.
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technology
Ted Cruz hails $3.2B in Israeli investment, 4,200 jobs created in Texas
"Now that investment is expanding into AI, cyber, defense, water, and agriculture," said Cruz. "Texas gets the jobs, the capital, and the technology. That’s a partnership worth growing."
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Israeli man missing in Japan for over three weeks, authorities seek public's assistance in search
The appeal comes following approval from 23-year-old Amir Amberber's family to make his status as a missing person public.
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politics
Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf's Iraq visit seeks to reshape ties amid regional unrest
Upon Ghalibaf’s arrival, he insisted that the two countries needed to strengthen a “new regional order” and denounced “foreign interference.”
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politics
Netanyahu isn't quiet ahead of elections, but letting others do the work, Bar-Asher Siegal argues
Hamas won't disarm, the West Bank is burning, Iran is stuck, and Israel's answer is campaigning. Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal on what the wait costs.
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‘Lowest of lows’: US Holocaust survivors targeted in fake restitution scam
New York regulators warned of a scam by an entity calling itself the “Jewish Holocaust Claims Center,” which solicits compensation claims and is under investigation.
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A-G calls for renewed arrests of haredi draft dodgers, says enforcement gap hurts IDF enlistment
Military officials said the enforcement gap stems largely from fewer arrests, since prosecutions generally begin only after draft evaders are detained or report to military facilities.
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business
Israeli curbs on labor, banking, and trade drive West Bank economic crisis - report
Unemployment, reduced public salaries and strained healthcare are worsening the West Bank’s economic crisis amid Israeli restrictions, The New York Times reported.
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politics
Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat as more "failed policies"
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
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business
The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200, our annual handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
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business
Oil prices rise 3% after Treasury Secretary says U.S. will collapse Iran with economic pressure
Oil moved higher Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump sharpened his rhetoric against Iran.
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sports
Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women
Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women.
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business
AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections
With less than three months until the midterm elections, opposition to AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan rallying cry in a growing number of states.
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politics
Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure
Bessent and President Donald Trump unveiled the economic operation nearly six months into the Iran war, which continues without a clear end in sight.
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business
There are less than 48 hours to save up to $300 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
If you’ve been circling around Disrupt, then now’s the best time to lock in your pass and start getting ready to join the rest of the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at…
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science
M9 crash: Society ‘must never glorify wild behaviour’, says bishop
Bishop Denis Nulty says crash ‘a sharp reminder that all of us share an enormous responsibility when we sit behind a wheel’
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general
Reverse Megxit: Prince Harry, Meghan returning to UK with their children
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are reportedly moving back to Britain this month with their two children six years after their dramatic split from royal life and retreat to California. The Duke and…
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business
One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan
Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
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politics
El-Sayed holds slight lead over Rogers in new AARP poll
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly leads Republican Mike Rogers in the race to succeed retiring Michigan Sen. Gary Peters (D), according to a new poll. An AARP poll released on Thursday commissioned…
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science
What to do if you see a giant, invasive spider popping up in multiple states
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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business
It’s Greg Brockman’s OpenAI now
OpenAI has had a hell of a year. The company spent months battling former co-founder Elon Musk in a sensational jury trial, was hit with a high-profile trade secrets lawsuit from Apple, and faced…
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politics
Lindell says he'd spend 'upwards of $1M' in private Minnesota primary recount
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell on Wednesday said he’s prepared to spend “upwards of $1 million” for a private recount of ballots cast in the Minnesota Republican primary for governor. State House…
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business
Hamm’s Continental to buy 50% of Mercuria Argentina oil firm
Billionaire shale pioneer Harold Hamm’s Continental Resources signs agreements to buy half of Argentine shale oil firm Phoenix Global Resources, owned by Mercuria Energy Group. Leer más
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technology
Car salesman becomes Belgian prince after royal lineage legally confirmed
Prince Laurent of Belgium publicly acknowledged last year that he was the father of Clément Vandenkerckhove, 26, but officially established paternity in February.
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politics
Ayushmann Khurrana Spotlights Children Affected by Seasonal Migration, Calls For Care
Ayushmann was accompanied by Jesper Moller, Deputy Representative, UNICEF India. The mission was supported by government and NGO partners, as per a press note.
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general
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold press conference on Iran on Monday
Aug 20 - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that he would hold a press conference on Monday \"to talk about exactly what we're going to do\" on Iran.
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general
Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack
Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
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technology
Iran condemns new US sanctions, calls them 'economic terrorism'
Iran's foreign ministry condemned newly announced US economic and trade sanctions on Thursday, saying they targeted ordinary Iranians and amounted to "economic terrorism" and crimes against humanity…
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general
Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers The Ukrainian Book Institute has called on the…
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general
ICE Arrests Captain in New York Boat Accident That Killed 2
A Coast Guard investigation led to the arrest of Manuel Hernandez, who had been charged with misconduct and neglect after the deaths of a mother and her child.
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business
Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy
UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.
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business
Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion
Bessent said his department is going "make a market" in the longer-dated securities where yields have been surging lately.
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science
Watch Live: Lindsay Clancy trial testimony ends early as defense winds down case
Testimony in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial ended after just one witness Thursday before the jury was sent home for the day. Attorneys and the judge are still in the courthouse for working through…
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general
Norway boosts defence footprint with expansion of Arctic brigade
OSLO, Aug 20 - Norway expanded on Thursday a recently created military brigade headquartered in the Arctic, the latest move by a NATO nation to boost its defence footprint in the wake of the Ukraine…
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business
California AG tells CNBC that settling Paramount-WBD lawsuit would require 'robust structural remedies'
California AG Rob Bonta discussed the states' antitrust case to block the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger with CNBC's David Faber.
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business
Lula wages his final campaign as Brazil’s presidential frontrunner
Incumbent is broadly considered the favourite to beat right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, whose campaign has been marred by feuds with his stepmother and links to a banker at the centre of a…
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politics
FBI seizes Swalwell's devices, executes warrants in sexual misconduct probe
FBI agents executed search warrants targeting former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and seized his electronic devices, two sources told CBS News.
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entertainment
BBC DJ Trevor Nelson reveals brain tumour surgery 'went well'
The 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
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general
Radio call captures moments after plane's deadly collision with helicopter on Pennsylvania runway
The NTSB is investigating after a small Cessna plane struck a police helicopter at a small airport in Pennsylvania, resulting in the death of one pilot. CBS News' Michael George reports.
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Prince Harry and Meghan’s return from California exile sets U.K. aflutter
Their move back from the United States sparks questions about security, their formal role — and whether the couple could overshadow the official royal family.
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science
To outcompete China, unhandcuff America’s biotech innovators
Former official David Mansdoerfer argues that bureaucratic delays at the FDA threaten American leadership in the growing regenerative medicine sector and give international competitors like China a…
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general
Houthis Claim They Attacked Airport, Aramco Facilities In Saudi Arabia
The group "successfully carried out two military operations using drones: the first targeted a sensitive Saudi enemy site at Najran Airport, while the second targeted the Aramco facility in Najran"…
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technology
Hutchinson on NRSC data centers memo: 'Alarmist' tone 'concerning'
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) called a recent private memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) about data centers “alarmist in tone.” Appearing on News Nation…
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politics
White House faces scrutiny over top Trump aide Natalie Harp – live
Harp, a former One America News Network show host, has emerged as a key gatekeeper to the president Sign up for the US Breaking News email An FBI team seized electronic devices from former US…
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business
Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?
The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
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general
Huckabee says Turkish military was 'further south than supposed' before Israel's attack on Syria
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Al Arabiya in a Thursday interview that he didn't believe the Israeli attack on Syria was a provocation against Turkey, but more of a reaction.
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science
Five years on from first vaccine, fight against malaria sees progress in Africa
On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the…
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politics
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
The enormous US debt under Trump will hobble the next Democratic administration – just as the GOP planned You could pin the US’s staggering $40tn in government debt to Donald Trump’s Keystone…
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business
France fines UK fashion site Boohoo over fake discounts
UK fast-fashion site Boohoo was fined €2.33 million (S$3.4 million) by France.
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entertainment
West Bank village siege fuels concern over growing settler violence
Palestinian families remained trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra for an 11th day on Thursday, in a case that has drawn condemnation from US Ambassador to Israel Mike…
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politics
David Jolly: 'I don't care about the left-right spectrum’
Florida’s Democratic nominee for governor, David Jolly, said Wednesday he’s not focused on the political divide within the party but rather is seeking solutions to big-ticket issues impacting voters…
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entertainment
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Gaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
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technology
OPP joining probe into alleged fraud at London, Ont. hospital
Last July, hospital officials said an investigation found fraudulent activity between 2013 and 2024 and alleged previous team members knew about the practices and failed to act.
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science
Artemis Mission Patches
A jacket decorated with Artemis I and II mission patches, along with other NASA patches hangs on the back of a chair on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, inside the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control Center at…
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politics
Guatemala says 2,300 Mexicans deported from US entered in 2026
GUATEMALA CITY, Aug 20 - Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said in an interview aired late Wednesday that around 2,300 Mexicans deported from the United States have been flown to Guatemala so far…
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business
At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth
Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation.
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politics
French hospital helicopter landings disrupted by illegal prison delivery drones
Emergency helicopter landings at Strasbourg University Hospitals have been suspended over the risk of collision with drones used to illegally deliver items to inmates in a nearby prison. The hospital…
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business
Arctos agrees to buy 10% of Atlanta Falcons at $10.6 billion valuation, sources say
Private equity firm Arctos has agreed to buy 10% of the Atlanta Falcons in a deal valued at $10.6 billion, two sources told CNBC.
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politics
Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest
Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
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sports
Hockey World Cup: India hold England to goalless draw, seal second-round spot
India advanced to the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a tense draw. They held England to a 0-0 score, securing second place in their group. China topped Pool D with seven points…
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general
Landslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
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technology
WestJet ordered to scrap wheelchair weight cap
WestJet is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.
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general
Exclusive: US says 'significant deterioration' in China’s treatment of detained American academic
Chinese authorities are increasing restrictions on a wrongfully detained American academic, prompting U.S. officials to express alarm about a “significant deterioration” in his treatment, according to…
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Turkey denies Israeli claims, says no troops were at Syrian airbase struck by IDF
Turkey's defense ministry: Israel’s military interventions against neighboring countries must not be accepted • Israel insists Ankara, Damascus were 'on verge' of breaking status quo
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politics
Likud fears new right-wing parties, alliances could split vote below electoral threshold - analysis
Senior Likud officials have urged Netanyahu to consider reserving a spot for Haddad on the Likud list in order to prevent him from joining Winter and creating another force to Likud's right.
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'We will tear you to pieces': Indian general warns Erdogan about pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
Retired Maj.-Gen. Gagan Deep Bakshi says India needs Iran as a counterweight to Pakistan and will not sacrifice its interests to accommodate Israel.
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politics
Israel denies approving ISF's entry into Gaza without 'complete disarmament of Hamas'
The Prime Minister's Office said that there will be no reconstruction "of any kind" in the Gaza Strip without the complete disarmament of Hamas.
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politics
Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.
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politics
Israel, UK clash over 'destructive' West Bank settlement expansion, Miliband threatens sanctions
In response, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said he "rejected outright the statement of the UK Foreign Secretary and the patronizing tone of his words."
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science
Chinese ‘hardship camps’ see children chop wood, feed pigs to learn family appreciation
Chinese parents are sending their children to “hardship summer camps” to engage in farm work, often to the point of tears, in an effort to teach them the realities of life and foster appreciation for…
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sports
OPINION: Being corrected by the French can be hard to take - but it really is helpful
For language learners, it's a common experience to have your grammar or pronunciation corrected while speaking to a French person. It is a - mostly - well-meaning habit, but as Emma Pearson explains…
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politics
School 'deeply saddened' by death of family in sea off Shoreham
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
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business
Alibaba cloud revenue rises 45% even as AI spending weighs on profit
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politics
'Do better': Albanese issues stern criticism of AFL in wake of Swans scandal
The Prime Minister has called on the AFL to "do better" in response to the Sydney Swans scandal engulfing the league.
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politics
GCSE results: hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland receive grades – latest updates
Education secretary says the government is looking at changing the resits policy in England Compulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study finds Myles McGinley, managing…
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politics
UK to lay out 'measures' against Israel over West Bank settlements
Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says London will not allow 'destruction' of two-state solution British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaks as he meets his Spanish counterpart at the Palacio de Viana in…
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politics
ICE, Iran quietly worked together on deporting Iranians to Iran, emails show
U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport more than 100 Iranians to Iran in 2025, newly released emails show, revealing a working relationship between them despite tensions mounting at the…
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politics
Wellington residents march on Parliament in bid to get rising water bills lowered
About 300 people turned up to Parliament to raise concerns about their water bills which were increasing by 13.3 percent on average across the region this year.
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general
LISTED: The new direct flights from Germany in Autumn 2026
As summer slowly begins to wind down, many people in Germany are already looking ahead to autumn city breaks and seeking a bit of winter sunshine. Here's a round-up of the new destinations you'll soon…
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politics
North Korea answers US olive branch with missile launch
North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul’s military said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump said he would meet Pyongyang’s Kim Jong-un this year. The latest…
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politics
Spain expands Ceuta migrant shelters to ease crisis
The Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco.
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politics
In Seoul meeting with Wang Yi, South Korean president voices hope for closer China ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday he would use the coming Apec leaders’ meeting in southern China to elevate bilateral ties, as Seoul and…
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science
Africa: WHO Declares Polio Outbreaks Over in Five African Countries
[Premium Times] WHO explained that the transmission was interrupted through targeted vaccination campaigns, epidemiological investigations and expanded environmental surveillance.
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politics
Missing teen hiker Lily Hooper found dead as NSW police apologise for miscommunication ‘born of elation’
Initial report from ‘thick and dense terrain’ where Hooper was located was she had been found alive but within 10 minutes a ‘more accurate account’ was relayed to police Follow our Australia news live…
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Boats from Eastern Libya: How Europe Is Bowing to a Libyan Warlord on Migration
Brussels is concerned about the rising number of migrants reaching Crete - and is allowing itself to be blackmailed by the notorious Haftar family in eastern Libya, as DER SPIEGEL reporting has found.
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science
UK faces climate rethink after summer of extreme heat and drought
Long accustomed to preparing for cold and wet weather, the United Kingdom is confronting a very different challenge: How to cope with increasingly hot and dry conditions.
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business
Russian Missiles Kill at Least 13 in Kyiv as Air Defenses Falter
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
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politics
Travelodge boss resigns as chain tackles security after sex assault at hotel
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
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technology
Somali pirate menace returns as U.S.-Iran war stokes regional chaos and saps enforcement resources
Somali piracy incidents have resurged in the Red Sea region in recent times, especially since the U.S.-Iran war kicked off-major concern for shipping companies.
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general
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
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science
What to do if you're unhappy with your grades
Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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politics
Burnham announces plans to clean up illegal waste dumps – UK politics live
The prime minister has promised a crackdown on criminal gangs making money from dumping waste A former archbishop of Canterbury has accused Nigel Farage of misusing the UK’s Christianity “to channel…
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general
North Korea fires a suspected missile toward the sea, Japan says
The suspected launch on Thursday comes a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an apparent bid to resume diplomacy.
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US Army eyes mobile K9 howitzer to replace M777; India too shifts towards wheeled artillery
The US Army is testing South Korea's K9 Mobile Howitzer for potential replacement of towed systems. This move aligns with India's ongoing artillery modernization efforts under its rationalization…
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politics
Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
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Russia launches ‘massive attack’ on Kyiv and surrounding region – Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia had been preparing for a long time, combining different types of missiles Ukraine’s UK ambassador and former army chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi also called for Ukraine to get “not…
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politics
Trump's economic 'D-Day' will only bring further defeat to US, Iran's Araghchi warns
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns Trump’s economic campaign will fail, as IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi threatens a more destructive Iranian response if another war breaks out.
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politics
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
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sports
Australia 'outraged' over Israel decision to close probe into aid worker killings
Australia's top diplomat Penny Wong on Thursday said relations with Israel were "difficult" after it dropped a probe into the killing of aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza…
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Top executive at Opatra Hong Kong operator quits amid coercive sales probe
At least one top executive of the Hong Kong operator of UK-based beauty chain Opatra London has resigned, it emerged on Thursday, after customs officers arrested two of the company’s managers over…
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