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Israeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room
The man was on vacation in Thailand when the died. He was married and had one child.
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general
The Muslim Brotherhood is quietly invading Europe, hollowing out Western democracy - opinion
The Muslim Brotherhood has been foraying into the West while it looks the other way, unlike Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have long banned it
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politics
Jon Ossoff broke faith with Israel - and lost his Jewish supporters in Georgia - opinion
Ossoff said he wanted to send a “message to Israeli politicians.” But instead, he sent a message to his Jewish constituents: his commitment to Israel’s security was not ironclad. It had rusted.
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entertainment
The Sbarro bomber’s American saga: Ahlam Tamimi escaped Israel - US failed to bring her to justice
On the official site Congress.gov, the following appears: “The United States requested Tamimi’s extradition in 2017, but Jordan’s Court of Cassation ruled that the extradition treaty was invalid.”
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technology
Why is there no Palestinian state? The answer lies in decades of failed opportunities - opinion
Palestinians cannot repeatedly pass up opportunities, embrace or tolerate violence instead, and then insist that someone else is solely responsible for the consequences.
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science
Hawaii braces for potential first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years
In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.
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politics
Colombia’s leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs over quake
US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent in late July.
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sports
CF Montreal bans two fans for antisemitism
CF Montreal has banned two fans and suspended benefits for a supporter section after a Major League Soccer investigation into antisemitic language directed at a player.
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business
Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status
A national bank regulator granted a wing of the Trump family's crypto business conditional approval to establish a bank charter, opening the door for larger clients.
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politics
Indiana storms linked to 5 deaths as floods trigger rescues and evacuations
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett urged residents along the White River to evacuate on Saturday.
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technology
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
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politics
Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
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politics
Sunday shows preview: Key primary races set stage for tight November battles, Democrats raise concerns over USS Lincoln conditions
Key primary races in Minnesota and Wisconsin this month set the stage for tight battles in November as both parties seek to expand their hold in Congress. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed narrowly…
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technology
Mali, Liel Yahalomi's AI search history helped authorities track them down in Argentina - report
The two Israelis were initially reported missing in Vienna, Austria, about a week ago, with Israeli and Austrian authorities working together to search for them.
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politics
Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitions
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis University Town is no longer just a planning concept. After site visits by a university town task force, the government has reportedly absorbed lessons from overseas…
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technology
Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery
The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse."
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general
Argument spirals into brawl at Holon water park; twelve detained, two workers hurt
Suspects are all residents of southern Israel, prompting city to ban non-residents from Yamit 2000 on weekends and holidays going forward
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entertainment
Man charged with operating boat under the influence in crash that killed 2 kids
A New Jersey man surrendered to authorities Friday on charges that he was operating a boat under the influence in July when two children, ages 7 and 9 years, were thrown into the water and died…
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politics
Tuberville says he likes to talk to ChatGPT on long drives
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Friday that he likes talk to ChatGPT to pass time on long car drives across his home state. The Alabama Republican, who's running for governor, revealed to the…
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sports
Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.
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general
NRLW's Roosters fly against Broncos amid controversy
The Sydney Roosters strengthen their grip on a second consecutive NRLW minor premiership by enacting a modicum of grand final revenge in a 34-20 victory against Brisbane.
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$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium
A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.
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general
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
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science
Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii
Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, packing winds of up to 120kmh.
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politics
George Washington’s White House had 9 slaves. Does it matter?
Angst reigns in Trump’s America as conservatives and progressives bash institutions not aligned with their sensibilities.
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politics
Republicans face unexpected challenge in Alaska Senate race
As Republicans look to hold on to their Senate majority in November, one state that is usually safely red is heating up as a former Democratic congresswoman makes a comeback bid to return to…
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politics
Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
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politics
Qatar denies it is detaining three Iranian bomber pilots
Iran says Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.
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entertainment
Cultivating a state of mind where new ideas are born (2023)
Article URL: https://www.henrikkarlsson.xyz/p/good-ideas Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49314235 Points: 25 # Comments: 4
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politics
California tackles multiple wildfires as firefighter workforce faces strain
The federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
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sports
Maguire fumes as Broncos season plunges further with 15th loss
Brisbane Broncos coach Michael Maguire says his side will be well beaten next week if it produces a similar performance to Saturday night's 40-6 defeat to the New Zealand Warriors.
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general
Two Palestinians hurt by settler gunfire, including nurse said to be paralyzed for life
Teen said to be wounded in a separate attack; IDF reportedly detains 3 PA municipal workers after settlers assault crew trying to fix power and water lines at besieged Qusra homes
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politics
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes…
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business
As PM Modi pushes for desi drones, army plans Rs 20k cr munitions, surveillance systems
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business
Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SoftBank's SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says
The proposed investment is part of Nvidia's talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing credit support for a panned Ohio data center campus, the report said.
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politics
Brown, Acton hold slim leads over Husted, Ramaswamy in key Ohio races: Poll
A new poll has former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) and Amy Acton (D) leading by narrow margins against their Republican opponents in the Ohio Senate and gubernatorial races. The survey, conducted by…
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sports
Blue Jays place Guerrero Jr. on injured list
Baseball's Toronto Blue Jays placed first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day injured list Saturday with a concussion after he was injured Friday.
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sports
West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m
West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.
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sports
O'Connor secures European gold in heptathlon
Kate O'Connor says her late grandmother "would have been jumping for joy" at the Irish athlete claims gold in the heptathlon at the European Championships in Birmingham.
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general
The awakening: Why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is about more than borders - opinion
For decades, a simple explanation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict took hold across broad segments of Israel’s Left and Center: at its core, the conflict was territorial.
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politics
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
More than 300 people are still missing, Colombia’s disaster management unit said on Aug 15.
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general
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots
Iran claims three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after ejecting from fighter jets.
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politics
Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures
The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.
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general
Rare summer rains around Israel break all-time August records
Ma'ale Adumim records 25 millimeters of rain, one of the few times more than 20 mm has fallen in Israel in August; more rain expected Sunday
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general
The Midwest braces for more heavy flooding, as Indiana seeks federal aid
Indiana, Illinois and surrounding states are preparing for another stretch of flooding through this weekend.
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science
Missing 4-year-old child Younes Abu Ghanem found in Ashkelon following police search
Abu Ghanem marks the second young child to go missing in the Ashkelon area within a month, after four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found after he went missing from Hofit Beach.
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sports
New York City man charged with hate crimes after alleged synagogue assault
Police say Larry Montes struck a woman and a security guard after he disrupted Shabbat services A New York City man is facing hate crime charges after police say he assaulted a woman and a security…
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entertainment
One Nation senator says parents who support their trans children are engaging in ‘child abuse’
‘There’s male, there’s female, and then there’s mental illness,’ Tyron Whitten says on YouTube show Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast One Nation senator Tyron Whitten has…
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politics
South Carolina to hold first 2028 Democratic presidential primary
South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary will take place on Jan. 22, 2028. Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia will also hold early Democratic nominating contests.
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sports
13-year-old survivor of Michigan rampage called 911 to report she’d been shot
A 13-year-old girl — the only survivor of a shooting rampage in rural Michigan — called 911 on Friday after she was shot four times, state police official and her family said Saturday.
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politics
Moroccan police arrest over 100 migrants trying to reach Spanish enclave
A social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.
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general
Falconry-Canadian falcon commands huge price at Saudi breeders auction
Aug 15 - A Canadian-bred bird was sold for $346,000 at the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, making it the most expensive sale so far at this year's event, and the…
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politics
Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
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general
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
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entertainment
The Last Hurricane to Hit Hawaii Became a Movie Star
Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai, causing at least seven deaths and $1.8 billion in damage. It also got a cameo in a Spielberg movie.
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general
An Island Used to Storms Readies for One of the Strongest in Decades
Storms regularly sweep across Hawaii, but actual hurricanes are rare. As Lala approached, propane, ice and Oreos were among the priorities.
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sports
Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
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business
Any Canada-U.S. trade deal must include auto sector: Brampton mayor
The U.S. has previously said the proposed tariffs are in response to retaliatory measures and warned they must be lifted before a deal will be reached.
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politics
'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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business
Trump suggests ‘declaring’ Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, Iran rebuffs claim
Throughout the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and assertions that a peace deal is imminent.
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business
American Kate Douglass sets 50-meter freestyle world record at Pan Pacific
Kate Douglass, 24, is a five-time Olympic medalist.
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science
Warming climate forcing marathon changes to keep runners cool
Marathon organisers across the United States are rethinking when they hold events due to warmer temperatures.
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entertainment
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans gather to pay respects as coffin brought home
Fans line streets, singing Total Eclipse of the Heart ahead of Welsh singer’s Swansea funeral Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans lined the streets of her home town in south Wales to pay respects to the…
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Iran urges Qatar to release pilots shot down in Middle East war
Iranian authorities revealed on Saturday that three of Tehran’s pilots who went down early in the Middle East war were still being held in Qatar, calling on the Gulf state to release them. Iran had…
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DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to approve the 2028 presidential primary calendar, starting with South Carolina. The party okayed a plan that has the Palmetto State kicking off the…
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Iran attacks third UAE tanker within a week
The United Arab Emirates accused Iran on Saturday of attacking another vessel belonging to its state oil company while it transited through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the third such incident in…
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general
Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.
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politics
Democrats set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first
AUSTIN, Texas — Democrats teed up South Carolina to lead a six-state gantlet of early presidential contests, sealing a 2028 road map that pushes Black and Latino voters and labor to the front of the…
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general
Woman rescued from rubble of Colombia quake dies
Daniela Largo, 32, was trapped under rubble for nearly 37 hours.
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general
What is the connection between Zionism and planting trees in Israel?
Trees have repeatedly been destroyed by war, fires, and other causes, but we have always planted again as an expression of Jewish resilience and rebuilding.
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UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges Iran to halt attacks, reopen waterways
The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt what it described as unprovoked attacks, the third in less than a week, end hostilities, and fully reopen the waterway.
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entertainment
TV TIME: Best intense thrillers while awaiting ‘Fauda’
Stream personable ‘Parenthood,’ a moving ‘Monster,’ and gripping summer shark documentaries.
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technology
Israel’s ‘pilot zones’: Withdrawal on paper, continued occupation of south Lebanon
At the entrance to Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh, a village in southern Lebanon, a Lebanese Army checkpoint marks the edge of what is now officially known as a "pilot zone". It is one of three villages - along…
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politics
Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks, port director says
Aug 15 - Yemen's Mocha port has suspended commercial and maritime operations after being hit by more than 25 missiles in Houthi attacks over recent days, the port's director said on Saturday.
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general
Satellites are watching us — and each other
Above Earth's atmosphere, an arms race is unfolding. Thousands of miles above the ground, satellites from different companies and nations are observing us and each other. To learn more, Olivia Gazis…
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politics
Trump targets El-Sayed, WWII Memorial vandalism in string of Truth Social posts
President Trump targeted several Democratic politicians in a series of Truth Social posts while also calling attention to vandalism at the World War II Memorial on Friday evening. Several of the posts…
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science
Hawaii's Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in
The National Hurricane Center issued a rare hurricane warning for the island, which hasn't experienced a direct hurricane landfall in 155 years.
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general
5 people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple suspects
A shooting involving several suspects and multiple people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
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technology
WATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings
Early flash flood warnings valid for Sunday were issued late Saturday afternoon by the Israel Meteorological Service, affecting the same regions as Saturday's warnings.
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politics
South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of…
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entertainment
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans line the streets as coffin taken to Swansea home
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer died last month in a hospital in Portugal.
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politics
Lebanon says 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes
Lebanon's prime minister denounced the attacks on villages in southern Lebanon for targeting civilians in their homes. Israel said it was firing on Hezbollah infrastructure.
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entertainment
Israel’s ‘pilot zones’: Withdrawal on paper, continued occupation of south Lebanon
MEE visited two of the villages touted as models for Israel's withdrawal. Residents say Israeli troops were never there to begin with A Lebanese soldier stands guard at the entrance to Zawtar…
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sports
Deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon put peace talks at risk
At least 11 people, including three children, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in the deadliest attacks since a US-mediated peace…
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general
Three Iranian military pilots held captive in Qatar for six months without contact - report
Iran's Mohammad Bagherzadeh noted that the pilots have not been permitted to speak to their families or Iranian officials while in Qatari captivity, according to Iran International.
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general
Syrian Convicted in Austria of Civil War Abuses Is Detained in Syria
Musab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
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science
US pulls last aircraft carrier out of Pacific amid Iran war, opens space for China
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entertainment
Sedition to anthem: Many lives of ‘Azadi’ chants in India’s youth protests
A decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.
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general
Stolen Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse masterpieces worth $10M recovered in Italy
Five accused thieves are under arrest after police say they took $10 million worth of art from a private museum in an Italian villa.
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politics
Blanket with square for each child killed in Gaza brings silence to bustling Dublin street
Irish healthcare workers raise the plight of their Palestinian colleagues killed and jailed since October 2023
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5 people shot at US university as police probe multiple suspects
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early on Saturday. It happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, where campus…
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technology
Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Lebanese health ministry says
We earlier reported that Israeli attacks had killed nine people in southern Lebanon. Lebanon's health ministry now says at least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on…
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politics
How blind football is helping women overcome barriers in Mexico
Mexico is sending its first blind women's football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.
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entertainment
Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her dancing in uniform
Hong Kong police have launched an internal investigation into a female officer who posted a video of herself dancing in uniform on mainland Chinese social media, and ordered her to remove it. The…
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general
Five injured, one critically, in shooting at Virginia State University
Multiple suspects were involved in the incident in the early hours of Saturday, the university said.
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politics
French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island
A French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
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general
Downpours flood the Midwest as Lala barrels toward Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island with rainfall and strong winds. Meanwhile, relentless rain floods parts of the Midwest. Lana Zak reports from the banks of the rising Iowa River, and…
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politics
Alaska candidate for US Senate seat rejects Kamala Harris’s unsolicited support
Former VP sent fundraising appeal for Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign – with half of donations going to Harris’s organization Alaska US Senate candidate Mary Peltola has rejected the support of…
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sports
5 people injured in shooting at Virginia State University
Five people were injured in the shooting involving multiple suspects. One person is currently listed in critical condition, the university said.
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general
A year after 3-year-old’s drowning, influencer apologizes for letting 16-month-old skip life jacket
An influencer whose 3-year-old son drowned more than a year ago has apologized for letting her 16-month-old sit on a boat without a life jacket, telling followers it was a lapse in judgment she deeply…
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