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entertainment
What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse
TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.
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science
Electrochemist Liu Jiawei moves from Singapore to Hong Kong to start her own lab
For materials scientist and chemist Liu Jiawei, moving to Hong Kong supported her pivot into launching her own research group. After a decade immersed in Singapore’s research ecosystem, Liu sought a…
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business
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse; Washington Imposes New Tariffs
Mark Carney suspended talks and will take out retaliatory tariffs against the United States after days of negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse.
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general
Hong Kong to assess cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra nears Guangdong coast
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will assess next week whether to issue a tropical cyclone warning as Tropical Storm Narra is expected to edge closer to the western Guangdong coast. The Hong Kong…
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general
Oil tankers going dark to evade Iranian attacks raises major oil spill risk in Gulf - report
Three separate oil spills are already spreading through the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, putting multiple ecosystems at risk.
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business
Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
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business
U.S. Says Canada Has Declined a Trade Deal to Stave Off Tariffs
United States trade representative Jamieson Greer said that it was a “missed opportunity for Canada.” The surprising development means tariffs against $20 billion of Canadian goods come into effect at…
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politics
UK MP urges government to ban goods produced in West Bank settlements
Emily Thornberry said the level of settler violence is the 'worst we have ever seen' Thornberry said the Israeli government is doing its best to try to extinguish the hope of a Palestinian state…
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politics
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries
A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
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technology
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 22 - The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages ahead of Monday's scheduled announcement of new U.S. economic sanctions that could impact the Islamic Republic and…
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sports
Live: Blues take on top-spot Dockers to kick off Saturday footy
Carlton and the Dockers kick off a big Saturday of football, with all four games having an impact on the shape of the top 10. Follow live.
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sports
Co-host Netherlands wear blue on blue turf, India play in saffron in Hockey WC
In India women's first match of the second round of the FIH World Cup againt the co-hosts Netherlands on Friday in Amstelveen, India walked out in saffron. The Netherlands walked out in blue.
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politics
Trump tries new midterm message to supporters: ‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’
The president’s pitch came as he urged Republicans in South Carolina to vote for Sen. Darline Graham in Tuesday’s Senate GOP runoff.
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technology
China banned ivory, but Vietnamese gangs keep the trade alive
Three months after leaving an inland port far up the Congo River, a consignment of timber arrived in Vietnam this summer concealing a secret it would take customs officials three weeks to uncover…
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general
Cash, gold & elderly victims: How Indian-origin man became 'money mule' in $7.5m US scam
An Indian national faces charges for his alleged role as a money mule. He was arrested in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar. The scheme targeted elderly victims and involved millions of…
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general
Live text: Wallaroos face Black Ferns in historic 100th Test
Australia plays its historic 100th women's rugby union Test, facing New Zealand in Auckland.
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business
Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job
Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.
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politics
With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!
President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.
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technology
4.3m vehicles recalled in China over safety risks; Tesla accounts for 2.98m
In a groundbreaking move, China has launched an extensive automotive recall, impacting 4.3 million vehicles across multiple manufacturers including Tesla. Safety regulators have raised alarms about…
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science
Early Humans Likely Ate Carbs and Sugary Foods
Article URL: https://www.history.com/articles/early-human-ancestors-diet-sugar-carbs Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49396086 Points: 8 # Comments: 3
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sports
Mitchell Starc unleashes carnage on Bangladesh, storms past Dale Steyn
Mitchell Starc took five wickets in the first session against Bangladesh. He surpassed Dale Steyn on the list of Test wicket-takers. Starc's remarkable figures were 5-11 from nine overs. This…
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general
Brampton man sentenced for kidnapping, attempted kidnapping 2 women 2 days apart
A Brampton man who kidnapped a woman and attempted to abduct another two days later has been sentenced to over two years in prison.
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technology
Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
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politics
Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal…
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politics
Judge Strikes Down Trump’s 75-Country Visa Ban
The ruling from the Southern District of New York found that the policy went beyond Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s legal authority.
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general
B.C.’s Sikh community on edge after Edmonton attack, but urge people not to panic
Two patrons intervened and were stabbed during the confrontation; luckily, the victims suffered only non-life-threatening injuries.
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general
Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week
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science
Southland student's curiosity earns science honours and a ticket to the US
Sophie Ineson has become a science fair phenom. Now even the Department of Conservation is taking notice.
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business
Motor industry calls for bipartisan approach to clean car standard
Insiders say rapidly changing import charges on high-emission vehicles are causing headaches for the industry.
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business
Are currency conversion charges a rip-off? Ask Susan
Plus RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your burning questions about KiwiSaver limits and retirement investments.
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politics
'We are in position of power': Iran's Pezeshkian seeks end to US war, claims victory
Iranian President Pezeshkian seeks an end to the ongoing conflict, citing national strength and dignity. He defended a past agreement against domestic criticism while military leaders warned of…
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politics
Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up
The slow-rolling collapse in Harrisburg, which has roughly 9,000 Jews in the city area, has included the closure of programs and the displacement of Jewish institutions.
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politics
US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changes
Rule would require states to provide federal government with information on voters in return for delivering ballots The US Postal Service prepared to publish a final rule late on Friday to impose…
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politics
Why Chinese foreign minister’s trip to South Korea ‘dealt a low blow’ to Seoul
China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, concluded his visit to South Korea on Friday, but declined to back Seoul’s push for multiparty peace talks involving the North. His two‑day trip, which followed…
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politics
Vladimir Putin visits remains of medieval Russian warrior prince uncovered in Kremlin cathedral
Donskoy, who died in 1389 aged 39, ruled the principalities of Muscovy and Vladimir, which would later become the core of the Russian state.
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politics
Over 50 detained at Jantar Mantar; protesters demand reservation for poor, not castes
Delhi Police detained several protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar for an anti-reservation demonstration. Security was tightened around the protest site amid a heavy turnout of demonstrators…
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politics
Pellet injuries: FIR filed after Rahul Gandhi sits on dharna
Delhi Police registered a case after Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna. He demanded an FIR for pellet injuries suffered by Sahil Lochab. Gandhi reached the police station with Lochab and his mother…
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politics
Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast
Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
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politics
Australia's capital to join gun buyback in response to Bondi Beach attack
The Australian Capital Territory has 23,000 guns and more than 7,000 firearms licence holders, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
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general
At least 13 Tunisians missing after migrant boat sinks off Tunisia, group says
TUNIS, Aug 22 - At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat sank off the Tunisian coast while sailing towards Italy, and two people were rescued, the head of a migrant rights group said on…
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business
Michael Polansky is training an AI model on skin that’s still alive
Michael Polansky — better known publicly as Lady Gaga's partner and a former top deputy to Sean Parker — has quietly spent years building an AI-driven startup that keeps living human skin tissue alive…
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politics
Outgoing White House press secretary Leavitt says she’ll return to MAGA Inc
The 28-year-old is the youngest person ever to hold the position of White House press secretary.
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technology
Police raid two underground gambling establishments in Haifa, arrest 100 - report
Israel Police arrested 100 gamblers in raids on two underground gambling establishments in Haifa, Israeli media reported. Those arrested were detained for questioning.
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politics
Canada says more work needed as US trade deal deadline looms
Washington and Ottawa are pushing to finalize an agreement before steep new US tariffs were due to kick in on Saturday. President Donald Trump has said the US "should be able to have a deal with…
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politics
Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’
President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing Iran Donald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American territory” on Friday, as the US…
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general
US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions
The new US economic sanctions could impact Iran and its most important trading partners, including China.
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politics
Attack on Ukraine shopping centre that killed 16 is ‘terror by design’, says EU foreign policy chief
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, threatens harshest sanctions yet on Russia after strike on Kryvyi Rih, the home town of Volodymyr Zelenskyy Russian drones have slammed into a busy shopping centre…
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technology
Brief break from rain as sunshine returns for weekend
There will be a break in the rain this weekend as high pressure returns, but more wet weather is in store next week.
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entertainment
'Toxic' movie's advance booking nears Rs 20 crore presales
Yash's film 'Toxic' shows strong advance booking numbers for its upcoming release. The Kannada version leads the advance sales, contributing significantly to the total. Karnataka is the top region for…
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politics
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments…
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general
U.S. Cuts Colorado River Water for Arizona, California and Nevada
Arizona’s share of the river will shrink by a third, likely increasing reliance on groundwater and raising pressure on agriculture.
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sports
Headingley horror! Pakistan create unwanted Test record in crushing defeat
Pakistan achieved an unwanted Test record by losing their opening wicket for zero runs in both innings. This rare feat occurred for the seventh time in their Test match history. England's bowlers…
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sports
Third woman engages lawyer over 'incredibly traumatic' Sydney Swans scandal
A lawyer representing a third woman involved in the Sydney Swans scandal says a potential civil lawsuit is being looked at.
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politics
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine shopping centre kill 16, injure 130
At least 16 people were killed and more than 130 wounded on Friday when several Russian drones struck a shopping centre in central Ukraine, authorities said, with President Volodymyr Zelensky…
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business
Awarapan 2 day 8: Emraan Hashmi film earns Rs 5.5cr in India, Rs 169cr worldwide
Awarapan 2 maintained steady box office collections on its second Friday. The romantic crime thriller recorded a small decline in its Day 8 earnings. Its India net collection is now approaching the Rs…
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business
Japanese space tech startup Letara expands beyond satellite thrusters with $16M
Japanese space startup Letara is betting its hybrid rocket technology can move beyond small satellite thrusters into a broader market for space, defense and security, after raising ¥2.6 billion ($16…
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politics
President makes final push for Darline Graham in trip to 'Trump country'
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — President Trump travelled south to rally support for Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday ahead of next week’s primary runoff and urged Republicans to turn out in November’s…
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general
Young Chinese women dye armpit hair as fashion statement and expression of bodily autonomy
Some young women in China are dyeing their armpit hair, transforming a once-stigmatised trait into both a fashion statement and an assertion of bodily autonomy. The trend is not without precedent…
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technology
Hong Kong physiotherapists face job crunch amid oversupply and budget cuts
Hong Kong physiotherapy graduates are facing a job crunch amid ongoing healthcare budget cuts and a surge in new practitioners entering the industry, with one representative saying 60 applicants had…
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business
Why Hong Kong’s SK Hynix fund stayed at full leverage amid market volatility
South Korean investor Carol Kim thought Hong Kong-based CSOP Asset Management’s new flexible leverage structure would cushion losses in its SK Hynix leveraged product, only to take a 77.2 per cent hit…
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politics
Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’
Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.
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technology
Tanker traffic at Saudi Arabia's Yanbu port falls by a third, report says
Tanker traffic at Yanbu, Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea oil terminal, has fallen by more than a third since Yemen’s Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi vessels through the Bab al-Mandeb strait on July…
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general
Boeing engineers, technical workers reject contract offer
Union members said the wage increase guaranteed in the contract will be outpaced by inflation.
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science
Teen drops high-profile social media addiction lawsuit
A teenager has dropped her lawsuit against Meta, YouTube and Snapchat, which was set to go to trial later this year as part of a broader series of cases accusing social media giants of designing…
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politics
Conviction of Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists draws approval from gov’t, concern from overseas human rights groups
The conviction of two pro-democracy figures who organised Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigils has prompted wide approval from government officials. Activists and overseas human rights groups, however, have…
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politics
Trump says Iran 'would love' to make a deal with the US but isn't prepared to make the right one
Trump also said that the US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz."
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business
Whale sanctuary project secures 20-year Nova Scotia lease despite ongoing opposition
An Arizona-based organization that plans to create a seaside refuge for whales retired from marine parks has signed a 20-year lease for Crown land and coastal waters on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore…
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business
'We have more work to do', says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
Negotiations to finalise a deal between the US and Canada are going down to the wire ahead of a Friday night deadline.
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entertainment
WATCH: Rescued baby spider monkeys find a new home at the Nashville Zoo
Mexican spider monkeys – an endangered species – named Miso, Matcha and Mei are being given a new chance at life after being rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade.
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politics
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
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politics
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
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politics
Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader
Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
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general
Over 750 US servicemen have been wounded in Iran war, Pentagon numbers reveal - report
A total of 18 US soldiers have been killed and 756 wounded in the US-Iran war, a number that has risen despite recent ceasefire efforts.
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general
Girl, 6, dies days after Shoreham sea tragedy killed three family members
She is the fourth person to die after her family got into difficulty in water in Shoreham.
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business
GOP raises concerns over Trump lifting certain ground beef tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP backlash grows to Trump beef intervention GOP lawmakers and cattle ranchers are…
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politics
Turkey denounces Netanyahu's 'petty political tactics'
Turkey on Friday denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "petty political tactics" in a statement from the president's office. In a statement posted on X, it condemned what it called the…
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technology
AI is reshaping humanity, and Israel has a divine opportunity to light the way - opinion
The statistics present a warning as to where humanity is heading, as well as an opportunity for Israel to play the role of a “light among nations” as predicted in the Bible.
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politics
Boeing engineers, technical workers reject contract offer
Boeing engineers and technical workers rejected the U.S. planemaker's four-year contract offer, union officials said on Friday.
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business
Anthropic IPO filing will show AI backlash as a risk factor, sources say
Anthropic is poised to debut on the stock market at a time when the public is increasingly upset about data centers and is fearful about AI taking jobs.
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sports
Theatre director Patrick Sutton dies
Sutton was founder and ‘driving force’ behind restoration of Smock Alley Theatre
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sports
Wildcard woes: Why the Crows are walking a tightrope
If Adelaide beats GWS on Saturday night, it could still face the precarious possibility of being both the first minor premier in the AFL to exit in straight sets and the first ever side to lose a…
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politics
Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJ
Martin previously served at the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia from January to May 2025.
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politics
Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
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technology
Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he did not think that Iran was ready make the "right deal," and that Washington was observing "what happens" in the war. "It just means that we're seeing what…
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entertainment
Watch: Severe storms slam the Northeast
Heavy rain and winds battered parts of the Northeast United States on Thursday, with some states even reporting tornadoes. These videos show the conditions on the ground as storms moved over the area…
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general
Appeals court slashes Alex Jones Sandy Hook judgment from $50M to $1.5M
A Texas court on Friday cut the amount Infowars founder Alex Jones was ordered to pay to a family affected by the Sandy Hook shooting after they were subject to harassment when he claimed the attack…
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general
Disruptions at Ben-Gurion Airport continue with missing baggage, canceled flights
Thousands of Israelis landed abroad over the past 24 hours for expensive vacations they had eagerly prepared for months, without clothes and personal belongings due to Thursday's surprise strike.
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business
Ontario Premier Doug Ford silent on request to restock American alcohol
For more than a year, Ontario consumers have gotten used to not seeing any American alcohol on the shelves of the LCBO.
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business
The US is telling its trading partners – do as I say, not as I do
It is not the most enticing reading material: “Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States.” But this 59-page report, issued last month by the US…
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general
Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says
The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.
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general
Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power
Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Full power restoration isn’t expected until next week.
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technology
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026: The List Of Things Canada Would Give Up
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 21, 2026 USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, August 21, 2026 The List Of Things Canada Would Give Up Key Facts The deadline. The fifty per…
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general
NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement
NATO countries have sought to ease the Iran conflict indirectly, focusing on plans outside the alliance to reopen the waterway.
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business
How immigration has been used to win votes in New Zealand elections
Anti-immigrant rhetoric has been part of the country's election cycles in various degrees over the past 50 years.
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politics
Ukraine Sanctions Russian Hit 'Masha And The Bear' Cartoon
"Ukraine has imposed sanctions against the producers and distributors of the Russian animated series 'Masha and the Bear'," Ukrainian Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna said on X.
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politics
Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal National Guard policy report
A report released by thinktank Cap argues the deployment of the National Guard failed to have a measurable impact on crime, despite costing billions The Center for American Progress (Cap) received a…
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sports
Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style
Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.
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business
Africa: Inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit Convenes 27-28 August in Washington DC
[Africa Business Investment Summit] Africa's business leaders will convene in Washington D.C., for the inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026, taking place at MGM National Harbor…
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business
Ecuador and South Korea Look at Energy and Mining Deals
Ecuador and South Korea are exploring energy and mining deals under their trade agreement SECA. The pact will eliminate tariffs on nearly all Ecuadorian exports to Korea.
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technology
Mexico Data Centres Are Set for US$20.6 Billion by 2031
An industry report projects US$20.63 billion of direct investment in Mexico data centres from 2026 to 2031. Querétaro leads the growth.
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