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general
Almost 3 years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza
Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai said, "The square became a center of solidarity, mutual responsibility, and an uncompromising demand: Bring them, all of them, home."
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sports
US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report
In May, Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach told the House Armed Services committee that during the war, the Reaper was "perhaps the most valuable player."
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politics
US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say
The US intelligence community has long assessed that Iran wants to retaliate for Trump’s killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
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politics
Iraq seeks Saudi, Syrian ties as it faces pressure to rein in Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq’s militias have threatened US forces and Israel in the past. They have kidnapped journalists and carried out hundreds of attacks on the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq.
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politics
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan forge new alliance as Middle East order shifts - analysis
<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1772,w_2560/733193' alt='Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
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business
‘A costly mistake’: new review finds giving WA billions in extra GST was unfair to other states
BJP7 Images/Getty Images The Productivity Commission has recommended undoing the controversial 2018 changes to the distribution of goods and services tax (GST) revenue between the states that has cost…
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politics
Chadian environmental activist Hindou Oumarou: ‘AI governance must respect Indigenous peoples’
How AI expansion may affect environments, water and biodiversity, or the rights of communities whose territories and knowledge are being encroached upon
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business
Drone attacks spark fire at Russian energy export port of Ust-Luga, governor says
Aug 14 - Firefighters were battling flames on Friday at Russia's Baltic Sea port Ust-Luga, a major energy exports hub, after a fire sparked by a drone attack, regional governor Aleksander Drozdenko…
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technology
Vance says US will end up 'in a stronger position' than Iran
US Vice President JD Vance said that Washington is using "diplomatic, military and economic" means to pressure Iran. "The Iranians sometimes make commitments that they don't honour," Vance told Fox…
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sports
Christchurch man faces human trafficking and migrant exploitation charges
The charges relate to 11 people, RNZ can reveal.
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general
Hawaii declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
The Pacific storm is currently gaining strength, according to the US National Weather Service.
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general
Pakistan Hikes Petrol, High-Speed Diesel Prices Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
Pakistan has hiked petrol prices by Rs 0.45 to Rs 325.43/litre and diesel by Rs 1.16 to Rs 383.95/litre, effective Friday.
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entertainment
Sydney airport incident involving Virgin and Qantas flights didn’t have to be reported, Airservices Australia says
Airservices boss says planes remained 1km apart so runway incursion ‘didn’t meet mandatory reporting requirements’ but safety bureau is ‘concerned’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
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business
India among countries flagged by US over Chinese goods 'transshipment risks'
A US report names India among over forty nations facing risks of transshipping Chinese goods. These countries could become conduits for products avoiding American import tariffs. The White House warns…
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general
Exclusive: For 4 Seconds, Air India Phuket-Delhi Plane Had No Flight Controls
The autopilot system of the airliner then disconnected, and the co-pilot who was flying at the time pushed his control stick forward after the aircraft's systems are believed to have generated stall…
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general
Australia probes three near-misses at Sydney Airport
Australian authorities are investigating three near-misses in less than two weeks at Sydney Airport, including two on the same day.
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politics
Mali says 82 soldiers captured by armed groups have been freed
Malian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
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politics
Unreleased review of Waitangi Tribunal sitting with Ministers
The findings and recommendations of the review are still before Ministers more than a year after the review was first announced.
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science
Four dead, thousands stranded as record rain lashes Japan
Unprecedented rainfall in Japan's Chiba prefecture has stranded thousands of passengers at Tokyo's Narita airport and prompted authorities to issue the highest-level rain warning for the first time.
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entertainment
ABBA’s Dancing Queen at 50: why we’ve spent half a century having the time of our lives
Fifty years ago, Swedish pop sensation ABBA released their single Dancing Queen. It reached number one in 15 countries, from Australia to the US, to Norway and South Africa. Five decades later it’s…
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politics
Judge drops Nevada ‘fake electors’ case from 2020 presidential election
A Nevada judge on Thursday dismissed criminal charges against six Republicans accused of falsely declaring President Trump the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential election, dealing a major blow to…
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business
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
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general
Gujarat Fraudsters Pose As 'Bullion King Of India', Dupes Man Of Rs 75 Lakh
Police said the accused researched Jain community events online to pose convincingly as Prithviraj Kothari, managing director of RiddiSiddhi Bullions.
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Heavy rains in Japan leave 4 dead and thousands stranded at Narita airport
Record rainfall left thousands of travellers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport on Friday morning as flooding in the surrounding area disrupted transport, knocked out power to homes and claimed at…
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general
Tropical storm forms near Hawaii, hurricane warning issued for the Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala could bring rain, high winds and dangerous surf and rip currents to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend.
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entertainment
Why Osun’s election matters for Nigeria’s 2027 vote
The result could offer an early signal of shifting alliances and voter sentiment before the presidential race.
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general
Woman Dies After Fall From Delhi Flyover, Cops Says She Was 'Mentally Unwell'
Police said the Shakurpur resident, a mother of two, had left home without informing her family and had not been well for a week.
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general
US Labor official slams H-1B program, blames govt and companies, not workers
Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito is conducting an in-depth investigation into the H-1B visa program, highlighting its potential exploitation of American workers. He characterizes the program as a…
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general
Hawaii declares state of emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Lala
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business
B.C. housing minister says situation at single-tenant Granville SRO ‘not ideal’
Housing Minister Christine Boyle said she shares the public's frustration on this issue and that the government is working to close the building down.
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general
US sailors endure dire conditions on Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier
Some sailors have reportedly tried throwing themselves into the sea, basic supplies can run short and sanitation is going awry: life on America’s giant Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is increasingly…
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politics
Trump imposes new drone tariffs, orders Navy to allow shipbuilding abroad
Trump is slapping “ad valorem” tariffs on drones and drone parts, citing the “national security threat” posed by such devices.
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general
Israel sends 80-person rescue delegation to earthquake-hit Colombia
The delegation, headed by the commander of the Home Front Command's National Rescue and Rescue Unit, Brig.-General (res.) Yossi Pinto, includes both regular duty soldiers and reservists.
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politics
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out," Bessent said.
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general
Delhi Didn't Exceed Average Rainfall In A Week, Weather Body Rectifies Error
A typing mistake at the Safdarjung observatory temporarily made it look like Delhi had exceeded its monthly rainfall average.
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business
When Karoline Leavitt Became Trump's Voice On India-US Trade, War With Pak
Leavitt was not a policymaker. But the Trump veteran who served in his press office during his first term, emerged as one of the administration's most visible public messengers during Trump's second…
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politics
Middle East live: US threatens Iran with economic isolation like 'never seen before'
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to subject Iran to economic isolation "like the world has never seen before", adding that new measures are expected next week. Follow our…
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politics
Interior investigating vandalism at WWII Memorial
The Interior Department is investigating a case of vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. after finding brightly colored graffiti and soap bubbles filling its fountain. A…
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business
Paramount may leave California, says: ‘You go where you are wanted’
The legal chief at Paramount Skydance has raised concerns of a possible exit from California amid ongoing antitrust challenges. The company is fighting a lawsuit against its plans to acquire Warner…
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general
Latvia shoots down drone in its airspace, Finland restricts parts of Baltic Sea
Aug 14 - Fighter jets on a NATO air defence mission have shot down a drone that entered the airspace of Latvia, a NATO and European Union member, early on Friday, Latvia's armed forces said on X.
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general
Two severely injured as train derails in southeast England
About 150 passengers were on board the train, which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4pm, the ambulance service said.
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entertainment
Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression, sister says
Barbara Lavandeira recalled finding her brother in a state of distress on Aug. 4 and said “we remain hopeful” as he recovers.
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business
Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security
While the world’s attention is fixated on the US blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has been subjecting Ukraine to a blockade of its own in the Black Sea…
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general
US threatens Iran with ‘economic isolation, like the world has never seen’
Washington described a two-pronged approach featuring financial pressure and a physical blockade of the ports.
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entertainment
Gazan sham charities’ crowdfunding funneled cash to alleged terrorists, US probes show
3 federal investigations point to ties between terror activity and online fundraising, highlighting intersection of terrorism financing, social media and cryptocurrency
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general
UN, Palestinian ministry condemn Israeli settler siege of West Bank homes
UN rights office and Palestine Foreign Ministry call days-long Israeli settler siege in Qusra 'criminal' and 'inhumane'.
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entertainment
Chinese husband splits expenses, installs cameras to monitor wife during 40-year marriage
A husband in southeastern China has insisted on going Dutch with his wife for 40 years and even installed home surveillance cameras to monitor her; despite this, the wife wants to give their marriage…
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business
Oil prices today: Crude edges higher as US-Iran tensions revive supply concerns
Oil prices saw a slight increase on Friday due to renewed supply concerns. The United States threatened an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, escalating economic pressure. This action heightened…
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sports
‘Gambhir a fantastic coach’: SL's Kirsten backs under-fire India coach to deliver
Gary Kirsten, the coach of Sri Lanka, has thrown his support behind India's head coach Gautam Gambhir. He commended Gambhir for his impressive track record both as a player and coach, praising his…
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general
Intrigue around the Galle pitch but India likely to opt for the safe route
Galle may not offer the raging turner many expected, with the pitch looking set to reward batting early before spin comes into play. India, meanwhile, appear inclined towards the safer three-spinner…
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science
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
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general
Bodycam captures lightning striking metres from US police officers
Bodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
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politics
Talks between government and opposition mark a new chapter for Venezuela
The government of Delcy Rodriguez held its first talks with part of Venezuela's opposition. But what will they achieve?
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business
Hong Kong insurers to weather Beijing’s tax shift with 8-10% premium growth: S&P
Hong Kong’s life insurers could still see annual premium growth of 8 to 10 per cent over the next two years, despite a recent regulatory shift stemming from Beijing’s overseas taxation rules…
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technology
Chinese doctor stuns maths world by cracking decades-old problem using ChatGPT
When Beijing-based neurosurgeon Jin Shanmu pulled up a chair at his computer, he was not looking to make mathematical history. He was simply trying to crack a problem related to brain ultrasounds…
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entertainment
Alleged victim of Alan Jones made broadcaster soft-boiled eggs with soldiers and ironed his underpants, court told
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
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general
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," Bessent said.
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politics
Congressional Black Caucus urges DOJ to review Nolan Wells case
Supporters of Nolan Wells’ family announced that the CBC sent a request on Wednesday to the DOJ to launch a federal review into the death of the 18-year-old.
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business
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey diagnosed with ‘early-stage, treatable cancer’
Bailey said Thursday in a post on social media that the diagnosis came a few weeks ago and she has been given a good prognosis for full recovery.
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business
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 sets record above 7,800, heads for winning week: Live updates
Thursday's gain put the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite on pace for their third straight weekly advances.
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politics
Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with China
Taipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
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politics
‘I need your help’: Wangchuk calls for ‘peaceful revolution’ ahead of Independence Day
Sonam Wangchuk urges a peaceful revolution for India's future by 2047. He seeks citizens' help to identify selfless and fearless national leaders. Wangchuk expresses concern over the criminal…
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sports
National Junior Boys Championship of golf swings into Regina
The 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship began at Wascana Country Club on Aug. 11th and plays through till Friday, Aug. 14th.
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sports
Legal CFL tailgating is setting the tone for football in Saskatchewan
Fans who were able to get their hands on a permit brought food, games, drinks and excitement to the stadium grounds for some pre-game excitement.
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science
New Aircraft Carrier Heads To Middle East Amid Reports Of USS Lincoln Issue
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East as reports have emerged of mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham…
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politics
Hegseth says conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are "completely misrepresented"
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a carrier stationed in the Middle East. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said the carrier has…
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entertainment
StubHub stocks tumble as lawsuits pile up over unissued FIFA World Cup tickets
StubHub made hundreds of millions of dollars last quarter, but it is having to give a lot of that money back after reselling FIFA World Cup tickets that had yet to be issued.
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business
White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs
The White House accused China of routing billions of dollars of goods through other countries to avoid President Trump’s 2018 tariffs, costing the U.S. billions of dollars in lost revenue, according…
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entertainment
What Nolan’s Odysseus tells us about Western elite’s existential angst
In every civilisation, certain stories capture the psyche so profoundly that they are retold across centuries. In the West, Homer’s Odyssey is the one. Countless adaptations have emerged over…
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technology
Israeli forces will not withdraw from south Lebanon or Gaza, Katz says
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israeli forces would not withdraw from what Israel calls its "security zones" in southern Lebanon or Gaza, in a video statement filmed from…
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science
Jewish settler ambushed near Kiryat Arba, forces rescue abducted woman
In a separate incident, a woman in her 20's living in central Israel who had been forcibly taken to Hebron was located and rescued by authorities.
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politics
Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel next week for Gaza talks - report
US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is planning to visit Israel next week for talks on the situation in Gaza, Axios reported on Thursday.
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politics
WATCH: RZP will not ally with Ben-Gvir in 2026 elections, Smotrich tells 'Post'
“I think that right now the Religious Zionist public can and should run on its own as a big, strong, significant party,” Smotrich told the Post.
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general
Why Saudi Arabia failed to defeat the Houthis – and could now be dragged back into war - opinion
Riyadh must recognize that trimming Houthi branches is futile without confronting the head of the octopus in Tehran.
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technology
‘That is not acceptable’: Judge orders Google to make rival app store installs easier
One month after Epic Games and Google seemingly stopped fighting over the future of Android app distribution, they were back in a San Francisco courtroom today - where Judge James Donato just ordered…
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politics
'Agility vs depth': How the Mecca pact stacks up against the UAE-Israel alliance
This summer, a senior UAE diplomat, Lanna Nusseibeh, held consultations with a US ally in Europe. The meeting was unremarkable but informative because of the impression the European country's…
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politics
If Apple sends you a push notification alerting you to a spyware attack, take it seriously
Apple now sends out push notifications to iPhone lock screens when the company identifies government spyware targeting someone's devices.
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entertainment
Australia news live: Albanese says he argued for tariff exemption in ‘productive and substantial’ call with Trump
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Albanese says Trump call ‘productive’ and ‘substantial’, Aukus still ‘full steam ahead’ Anthony Albanese is…
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technology
AI is driving up consumer prices. That won't stop anytime soon.
Surging AI investment is pushing up the cost of smartphones and other gadgets, according to analysts. Here's why.
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general
IDF kills Hamas commander who invaded Israel on October 7 in targeted Gaza strike
Abu Kamil was among the terrorists who invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, and he continued to work toward the goal of harming Israeli soldiers and civilians over the past three years.
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entertainment
Jury selected for Tupac Shakur murder trial, opening statements expected Monday
A jury of six men and 10 women was selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing nearly 30 years ago.
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technology
The fight over Flock and other ALPRs
There are over 120,000 of Flock’s automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras installed all over the US. Flock’s cameras, and others like them, use AI to identify and track vehicles based on their…
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politics
Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations and add Trump's name: Rep. Beatty
The Kennedy Center board voted on Thursday to close for two years for renovations and to again add President Trump’s name to the facade, Rep. Joyce Beatty said.
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entertainment
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
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politics
Trump cancels Biden-era bid to speed power line construction
The Trump administration is canceling a Biden-era effort to speed up power line construction in parts of Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Nebraska and the Dakotas. The Energy Department…
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politics
Raul Castro makes rare public appearance at Fidel centenary event
Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance on Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president received a standing ovation at the…
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sports
Hunt surges to 200m glory to win second European gold
Britain's Amy Hunt charges to 200m glory to secure her second gold medal of the European Championships as Dina Asher-Smith claims bronze.
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politics
Indicted Raúl Castro reappears after months out of public view
Brother of Fidel Castro, facing indictment in United States, last appeared in public at a May 1 event in front of the US Embassy in Havana, where he appeared frail, and was shown on state television…
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entertainment
Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex
"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
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technology
Massachusetts teen accused of killing mother and brother used ChatGPT
District attorney says Arjun Aravind, 17, used internet and AI to search for fantasy stories regarding killing of his family A Massachusetts teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother…
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science
New aircraft carrier going to Middle East amid questions over conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against…
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politics
Republican Senate candidate: Voters say 'it's embarrassing' to be from Minnesota
Republican Senate candidate Michele Tafoya, a former sportscaster, said Wednesday that voters told her it was “embarrassing” to be from Minnesota, amid progressive candidates’ wins across the state…
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politics
Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during court appeal
The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.
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politics
NZSIS singles out China for spying in New Zealand 'at scale'
Top spy agency says China may be the 'most active' of several states observed conducting espionage against New Zealand.
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politics
What the Mecca military pact means for China
When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the Mecca defence agreement, they executed a structural overhaul…
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general
Mexico’s military rescue brigade never entered Colombia, having been barred: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
The collision of politics with humanitarian assistance has created an uncomfortable sitiuation in which official help from Mexico has been rejected by Colombia, while unofficial Mexican volunteer…
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politics
Apple's Tim Cook joined by Howard Lutnick in opening Houston manufacturing plant
As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he's offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.
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science
Female Afghans Erased From Public Life in Five Years of Taliban Rule
Decrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
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entertainment
UConn women's coach Geno Auriemma says WNBA should shift focus away from transgender debate
Geno Auriemma said the WNBA should steer attention away from the transgender athlete debate and focus more on basketball.
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politics
Romania shuts nuclear plant, Hungary dams dry Danube River
Romania has shut down its only nuclear plant in a rare move prompted by the lack of cooling water from the Danube River. Hungary, meanwhile, is racing to dam the Danube, trying to keep its Paks plant…
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