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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PoK would be protesting to join J&K if Article 370 hadn't been revoked: CM Abdullah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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general
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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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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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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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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technology
38 dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake triggered an early tsunami warning for some regions of Indonesia.
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sports
Gazan paracyclists take part in Dublin-Belfast solidarity cycle
Ireland ‘a really important country in many ways’ for Palestinian Paralympics hopefuls
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general
Heathrow Airport pipe leak causes flood disruption
Water in the central terminal area means passengers cannot use roads to the airport.
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politics
US urges Netanyahu to condemn settlers besieging Palestinians in West Bank
The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and…
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sports
Bangladesh rock Australia as historic Test win in sight
Australia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
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general
Israeli mother and daughter badly beaten on Koh Phangan
A French man accused of brutally attacking an Israeli mother and daughter on Koh Phangan, causing injuries requiring surgery, has reportedly been released on bail of 100,000 baht.
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politics
Voices from the Arab press: Mecca pact will strengthen security, stability
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
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sports
Five years of Taliban rule: Afghan women face deepening repression
Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan women face sweeping restrictions on education, work, movement and public life, with the UN describing Afghanistan as the world’s worst country…
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business
This week in Jewish history: Moses ascends Mount Sinai, a massacre shakes Hebron
A highly abridged monthly version of Dust & Stars.
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politics
Indonesia earthquake kills at least 38 as rescue operation continues
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region, killing at least 38 people and injuring six, while rescuers search through collapsed buildings for survivors. Aftershocks…
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politics
FIFA World Cup and Olympics cited as Coe warns of politicians near sport
World Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
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politics
Afghan women are erased from public life
Five years into Taliban rule in Afghanistan, women have been particularly affected by the government’s restrictions. They are banned from public places including parks and excluded from most jobs…
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general
Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
Steve Smith reviews a decision before he's given out, Marnus Labuschagne gets desperate and then jinxed, while Josh Hazlewood provides a bright spot in an otherwise pitch-black day for Australia. Here…
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politics
France's Macron in hot water over jet ski picture
President Emmanuel Macron found himself in hot water Friday after he was pictured riding a jet ski on the Riviera, fuelling opposition claims that he is disconnected from ordinary people grappling…
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business
Chile Day 2026: Quiroz Takes His Market Reform to Madrid and London
Chile · Economy Key Facts What: Chile Day, Chile’s annual investor roadshow, heads to Europe. When: Madrid on September 14, London on September 16, 2026. Who: Finance Minister Jorge Quiroz, an…
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business
Five years of Taliban rule: A state has survived, but at what cost?
Economic despair, social repression, and regional friction have preserved Afghanistan as an enduring catalyst for crises A security personnel stands guard next to a mural depicting the Taliban flag…
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general
Falabella Puts IKEA Online and a New Chairman in Charge
Chile · Retail Key Facts What is new: IKEA products are now sold on Falabella.com in Chile, launching in late August 2026. A global first: Chile is the third country where IKEA allows an outside…
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entertainment
Campaign battle royale as outsiders and professionals face Milei
Political campaigns in Argentina have been governed by fragmentation, negative voting and thin results in the last few presidential bouts. There’s also been big surprises. Leer más
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sports
Venus Williams hits 13-game tennis losing streak with Cincinnati Open exit
Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango in the first round of Cincinnati Open.
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business
Havanna Sales Drop 9.7% as Argentina’s Alfajor Icon Falls Into the Red
Argentina · Business Key Facts Net result: Havanna swung to a loss of ARS 747 million (~US$502,000) in the second quarter of 2026, from an ARS 1,044 million profit a year earlier. Revenue: ARS 32,288…
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business
Argentina’s YPF Luz and Genneia Hit Pause on Their New York IPOs
Argentina · Markets Key Facts Both delayed: Power generators YPF Luz and Genneia have postponed their planned New York (NYSE) share sales. Why: Their banks advised waiting for a better market window…
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general
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 38 people, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
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business
Terpel’s First-Half 2026 Sales Reach US$6.4 Billion as Profit Jumps 25%
Colombia · Business Key Facts Revenue: COP 19.94 trillion (~US$6.38 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 5.9% year on year. Net profit: COP 409.25 billion (~US$131 million), up 25.4% from a year…
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politics
India’s Modi woos youth with free coaching, AI training after Gen Z protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams, weeks after massive youth-led protests forced the education…
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entertainment
Karol G and Miguel Bosé Headline a Bogotá Solidarity Concert for Quake Victims
Karol G, Maluma and Miguel Bosé headline "Voces por la Vida," a donation-for-entry benefit at Bogotá's Vive Claro on 23 August 2026 for Colombia's earthquake victims. Here is how to attend, watch and…
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politics
India: Modi promises free exam coaching, AI training for youth after protests
Speaking on India's Independence Day, PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams and AI training for 10 million youths, weeks after protests over alleged exam paper leaks and…
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entertainment
Coco 2 Confirmed for November 2029 With a First-Look Reveal
Pixar confirmed a November 2029 window for Coco 2 at D23 Expo 2026, along with first-look concept art of a teenage Miguel and the return of Benjamin Bratt. Here is what expats and nomads in Latin…
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sports
'Pressure will follow him' - Rocky Flintoff faces up to tests ahead
With one former England coach calling for Rocky Flintoff to be "fast-tracked" to international cricket, what should be next for the talented teenager?
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business
Mexico Fuel Overhaul Ends Premium Gasoline Subsidy and Shifts Support to Diesel
Mexico's Finance Ministry ended the fiscal stimulus on Premium gasoline, trimmed the break on regular Magna, and steered the biggest support toward diesel.
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business
The women India’s biggest river project forgot
As the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.
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general
Rashida Tlaib rally canceled at Florida venue after lawmaker calls event ‘anti-Jew’
A Florida venue canceled a planned Rashida Tlaib rally after complaints from a Jewish state lawmaker, citing security concerns and its commitment to the Jewish community.
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general
Mumbai slum redevelopment: SRA targets 5.1 lakh rehabilitation homes by 2030
Maharashtra's SRA aims to build over five lakh homes by December 2030. The authority plans cluster redevelopment and measures to revive stalled projects. Digital services and Netram system enhance…
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business
In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat
For decades, the three days of summer considered the hottest of the year were among the busiest for South Korea’s dog meat restaurants, as diners sought traditional stamina-boosting foods to endure…
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entertainment
Emraan Hashmi confirms the possibility of ‘Awarapan 3'
Emraan Hashmi has hinted at the exciting chance of a third film in the Awarapan series, showing his appreciation for the fan support of the latest installment. During a promotional event in Mumbai, he…
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general
Viennese woman sues city over ‘discriminatory’ toilet fees
The woman complained that women must pay to use cubicles while men can use urinals for free.
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politics
Construction workers find $10 million gold stash in renovations
Police issued a warning telling "gold prospectors" to stay away from the construction site
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general
Tibetan community harassed over opposition to China's ethnic unity law, local man says
A Tibetan man living in NZ claims members of his community are being spied on and harassed for opposition to China's controversial law.
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sports
Man in critical condition after third vehicle hit him at scene of earlier two-car crash in Co Meath
Three-vehicle collision took place at Smithstown, near Julianstown in early hours of Saturday
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politics
Inside Germany: Looking for hospitality and Berlin's bizarre political messages
From a survey aimed at finding the most hospitable state, to the unfair idea that Germans hog all the poolside sunlounges, Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the recent news and talking…
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general
Stolen Matisse works tied to infamous art thief in Brazil
Laessio Rodrigues, infamous for stealing art and books, is accused of masterminding the theft.
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politics
Inside France: Mosquitoes, cold calls, big tech and other irritants
From France's new law on cold calls and attempts to regulate tech companies, via a firefighters strike and - of course - the eclipse, Inside France is our weekly look at the news and talking points…
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politics
Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon, state news reports
Aug 15 - Seven people were killed in an Israeli dawn air strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency said.
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politics
Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills 7
It's the worst toll since deals in June saw a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
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general
Pics: How Independence Day Was Celebrated Across India
Independence Day 2026: India celebrates 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting and national song led by PM Modi.
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science
USS Abraham Lincoln's supply issues stem from Iran's Bahrain naval base attacks - report
Concerns regard the ship's crew amid reports that several have attempted to jump off the aircraft carrier, facing deteriorating mental health, as well as hygiene and safety issues.
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general
Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush
One witness said the schools in Fnideq had been turned into dormitories for security forces deployed near the border.
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entertainment
DocuText returns to Jerusalem with documentaries on October 7, Israeli culture, and Jewish identity
The festival often opens and closes with music-themed films screened in the garden, and this year is no exception.
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entertainment
DocuText film ‘Safe Room’ tells moving account of how strangers transformed into family on Oct. 7
Safe Room is a moving film about a group of strangers who survived the October 7 attack by Hamas and came together in the safe room of Dr. Gedalya Fendel.
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general
Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say
"This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved," said Lieutenant Ashley Miller, cited in the police statement.
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general
Financial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits
The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.
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technology
Summer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
Transportation prices rose 1.4%, and culture and entertainment rose 1.1%, while footwear fell 4.6%, and fresh fruit and vegetable prices declined 3.5%.
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politics
Did the US really destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capability?
The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".
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sports
Big night from Oliveira gets Winnipeg Blue Bombers back in win column over winless Redblacks
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers moved to 5-4 with a 33-21 win over the Ottawa Redblacks Friday night.
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science
US: FDA recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella risk
The US has issued a serious health warning over the recalled eggs, saying exposure to the potentially contaminated products could cause severe illness or death.
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politics
India marks 80th Independence Day with military display
India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
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general
Live: Wallabies set to unleash hulking prop in historic Test against Japan
The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville. Follow live.
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general
From Riyadh to Paris: How EWC's unexpected move accelerated its global plans
Paris was not originally part of the Esports World Cup’s immediate expansion plan, but the 2026 move from Riyadh has accelerated its ambitions to become a global, rotating event. Faisal Bin Homran…
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general
Forward editor-in-chief out just months after taking post
Neither the storied Jewish newspaper nor Alyssa Katz, who took on the role in January, immediately comment publicly on her departure
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entertainment
Live: Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake triggered an early tsunami warning for some regions of Indonesia.
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general
Truck driver flees after vehicle crashes and bursts into flames on Lantau highway
A truck driver has fled the scene after his vehicle crashed into roadside barriers and burst into flames on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island, with debris from the collision injuring a taxi driver and…
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entertainment
'Just lovely': Karanga-a-Hape train station delights locals and visitors on open day
Young rail enthusiast Aizu Rive says he's excited New Zealand now has a metro network.
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politics
HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know
A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.
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entertainment
Meet the Singaporean DJ taking local sounds to the global stage
At one of the world’s biggest electronic dance music festivals in Belgium, entranced revellers recently found themselves dancing to sounds more often heard on a Singapore commute than a Tomorrowland…
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general
French man allegedly pulls knife on Israeli tourist in Australia, denied bail by Cairns court
The suspect's lawyer noted that his client is not suspected of actually having "struck" the Israeli man, "or anything more sinister than that."
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general
At least 5 killed in Indonesia after magnitude 7.7 quake hits Flores region
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least five people and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes…
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technology
One dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.
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politics
‘Freedom fighters' dreams continue to inspire us’: Leaders extend wishes on 80th I-Day
Prime Minister Modi and other leaders extended Independence Day greetings to citizens. They remembered freedom fighters and highlighted their visions for India's future. Modi emphasized progress and a…
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