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general
'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties
Alejandro Rubin points to growing beef exports and water cooperation, while acknowledging delays in implementing other agreements.
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politics
UK fines US-headquartered Citibank's London unit £4.7 million under Russia sanctions laws
The British government fined Citibank's CBNA London unit for breaching Russia-related sanctions laws, a notice confirmed on Wednesday.
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general
With AfD gaining traction in East Germany, what would a far-right win mean for Jews? - analysis
An AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt could portend wider-scale momentum, while the party defends antisemitism accusations by saying that it supports Israel and sees it as a model to follow.
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general
Suspect in Jerusalem baby food contamination case named as Yan Shemla
Yan Shemla, a resident of southern Israel, was arrested at his home on Monday after police reported a breakthrough in the investigation.
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politics
Car hits pro-government gathering in Mashhad, Iran, killing at least four, injuring at least 10
"The driver of the car is a man of about 35 years old and has a conditional license, with medical restrictions," said an unnamed traffic official in a Mizan report.
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business
Is this the future of America?
In 2007, the US was on the cusp of an economic recession, and Buddy Rizer was tasked with finding Loudoun County, Virginia, a new way to make money. Rizer’s earlier career as a radio DJ didn’t exactly…
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politics
Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations
Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, warning that expanding Ukrainian drone operations are making the skies increasingly unsafe.
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science
Endometriosis: a long-ignored disease, despite symptoms that can be traced back to ancient times
A rotogravure depicting hysterectomy surgery being performed in the 19th century at Paris’ Salpêtrière Hospital, a French institution for psychological disorders where women diagnosed with hysteria…
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general
'Stop empty statements': Ben-Gvir warns Likud against preventing Gotliv's move to Otzma Yehudit
"If Likud wants to transfer Tally Gotliv to Otzmah Yehudit, it needs to carry out the procedures today, instead of sending empty briefings to the media," Ben-Gvir said in a statement.
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science
Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods
The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
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politics
Andy Burnham to face first PMQs as borrowing costs rise – UK politics live
PMQs comes as Resolution Foundation says it is not ‘realistic’ to think defence spending can increase without tax rises Analysis: new battle lines drawn as the leaders face off Zack Polanski, the…
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politics
Khan convicted in car tax 'scam' for vehicle he denies owning
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.
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general
Ex-pop star Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to UK charges of historical sex offences
LONDON, Sept 2 - Former British pop star Paul Gadd, better known by his stage name Gary Glitter, pleaded not guilty in a London court on Wednesday to eight charges of historic sex offences against a…
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business
India defies Iran war oil shock to keep 8% growth on track
India’s stronger-than-expected first quarter growth has bolstered analysts’ confidence that it can sustain its momentum through the rest of the financial year and remain the world’s fastest-growing…
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sports
‘The sky is for drones’: Zelensky warns Russian skies unsafe for airlines
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned airlines and insurance companies on Tuesday that the presence of Ukrainian drones had made Russian skies dangerous to use and that they were effectively…
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general
Bus Crash in Egypt Kills at Least 16
The vehicle overturned in an area of the Sinai Peninsula that is popular with tourists. Another 28 people were injured, officials said.
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general
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break
Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.
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science
A Prop 65 Crash Course: What You Need to Know (2026)
If you see a Prop 65 warning, don’t fret. Here’s what you need to know.
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politics
Meet the wolves brought by apartheid-era South Africa to brutalize natives
The aim was to create a wolf-dog mixed breed that could be used by police for crowd control or by the military during South Africa's border wars in Namibia and Angola
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politics
EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism
WICKLOW, Ireland, Sept 2 - The attempted attack in Leipzig had all the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism, the European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday, adding that…
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business
China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demand
Major Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is pouring US$2 billion into a massive capacity expansion in the Chinese chip production hub of Wuxi, racing to meet skyrocketing domestic demand for…
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business
Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup
Fedorov is launching a defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, aiming to turn Ukraine’s wartime experience into new technologies.
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general
'Chidiya chug gayi khet': Pakistan cricketer takes swipe at PCB after England debacle
The leg-spinner further said, "Ab pachhtaye kya, jab chidiya chug gayin khet (It is no use crying over spilt milk)."
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technology
Israel is prepared to respond to Iranian attacks, says defence minister
Israeli forces are prepared for a possible attack from Iran over the Jewish high holiday season which begins in mid-September, the country's defence minister said Wednesday. "For now, they are…
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politics
Advocacy group urges Hong Kong to let residents tap pension savings for homes
A Hong Kong advocacy group has urged the government to let residents use a portion of their mandatory pension savings for home purchases, one of several proposals submitted ahead of the policy address…
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politics
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has…
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politics
EU considers response to Leipzig drone attack after Germany formally blames Moscow – Europe live
Foreign policy chief says drone attack last month ‘had all the hallmarks of state sponsored terrorism’ as she prepares to lead today’s discussions Meanwhile, Russian president Vladimir Putin said the…
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politics
Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland, signalling aim to boost Arctic defences
For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster its presence in the Arctic after US demands to acquire the territory. US…
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general
Nepal floods: Families gather at overwhelmed morgues in desperate search for loved ones
In Nepal, the hope of finding survivors is fading daily. Bodies are piling up in morgues, and storage capacity is reaching its limit. Authorities are beginning to bury the remains after DNA samples…
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politics
UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal
Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.
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politics
Xi makes world tour ahead of White House summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Egypt on Tuesday, the second stop in a potentially busy month of travel that will probably conclude with a White House meeting. “Once you drink from the…
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business
Nepal’s mountain tourism industry faces ‘serious warning’ after Himalayan flood disaster
Nepal's devastating floods have raised fresh concerns for the country's vital adventure tourism industry ahead of its peak travel season.
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science
Bus accident killed 21, left several wounded in Egypt's South Sinai, health ministry says
According to the Egyptian Health Ministry, the accident happened on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai.
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politics
US energy secretary vows oil output will double on visit to Venezuela
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright landed in Venezuela on Tuesday ahead of a signing ceremony for a landmark oil deal between the US government and Venezuela. The deal would see the US create and…
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general
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
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business
BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals
Top performers BYD and Leapmotor clawed their way up higher in terms of sales last month, even as China’s electric vehicle (EV) market was shrinking amid weaker consumer demand. However, smaller…
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general
Saudi shipping company Bahri says two sailors killed in incident in Hormuz
Sept 2 - Saudi Arabia's national shipping company, Bahri, said on Wednesday that two Filipino seafarers were killed in a security incident involving its vessel \"SIDR\" as it transited through the…
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technology
China cracks down on AI ‘slop’, clearing out clutter from WeChat, RedNote, Douyin
China is cracking down on artificial intelligence-generated “slop” – low-grade, mass-produced synthetic content cluttering social media and news feeds – as part of a sweeping campaign against the…
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politics
Netanyahu’s Israel Is Looking for a Fight in Every Direction
The Israeli leader, facing a tough re-election contest, may need a security crisis to rally voters behind him and hold on to his job.
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general
Two injured in blast at train station in southern Germany
Augsburg is a regional transport hub around 55 kilometers northwest of Munich.
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general
Cargo ship with 10 crew members sinks off Istanbul after collision with vessel
The Alsu, an empty oil tanker, collided with cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu, which sank shortly after.
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general
From Sushant Singh Rajput 'link' to CBI probe: The Disha Salian case so far
The Bombay High Court ordered the CBI to investigate Disha Salian's death. Mumbai Police must now transfer all case records to the central agency. Salian's father alleged murder and sought a thorough…
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entertainment
Australian police search for Below Deck star
Nathan Gallagher failed to show up to court and police think he has fled the country.
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sports
Iran strikes back against latest US attacks, vowing ‘severe’ consequences
Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks on the Islamic republic, including a US strike it said killed five and wounded…
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science
At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt's South Sinai, ministry says
CAIRO, Sept 2 - At least 21 people were killed in a bus accident on Egypt's Dahab-Nuweibaa road in South Sinai on Wednesday, the health ministry said.
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general
Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
Strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine have left farmers facing ruin and could cause another worldwide food shock.
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technology
Two dead after Monday attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz, says shipping firm
Two Filipino sailors were killed in an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri said on Wednesday. "Bahri confirms that its vessel SIDR…
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general
Do Active Shooter Drills Help? Two Asian Nations Grapple With Gun Violence.
After school shootings, Thailand and the Philippines are taking different approaches to the drills, which are common practice in the United States.
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general
US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
International students in the United States are facing new hurdles when it comes to internships and off-campus work after several major universities paused or restricted certain forms of Curricular…
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business
Africa: IFC-Backed Ventures Platform Raises $84m for African Startups
[Daba Finance] Ventures Platform has closed its second institutional fund at $84 million, exceeding its $75 million target as the Nigerian venture capital firm expands funding for early-stage…
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business
Africa: Swedfund Backs Agg With $20m to Scale Energy Solutions in Africa
[Daba Finance] Swedfund is providing a $20 million loan to the Africa Go Green Fund to expand debt financing for companies working on energy efficiency and emissions reduction across Africa. The…
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general
Is Steve Hilton the Future of Trumpism?
Steve Hilton wants to ‘Make California Golden Again.’
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technology
After the Earthquake, They Used A.I. to Mobilize Aid
As volunteers struggled to get supplies to quake victims in Colombia, a few tech workers built an app to map and organize the sprawling relief effort.
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general
‘Mean Girls’ star Amanda Seyfried lists longtime L.A. home for $3.2 million after relocating to rural N.Y.
Seyfried, who now resides primarily on a beautiful farm property in upstate New York, has used the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home as her West Coast base for more than a decade.
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general
Bangladesh Sets Up Surveillance And Drone School Near Border With India
The BGB said the school will mark a new milestone in technology-driven border security, advanced surveillance, and modern operational capability.
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general
Inside the Fight Against a Flesh-Eating Fly in Mexico
For the first time in a year, the U.S.-Mexico border partly reopened to cattle imports following a screwworm infestation across the region. The battle against the flesh-eating fly has only just begun…
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general
No eggs, no potatoes but ‘a lot of imagination’: how Spain cooked in war’s hunger years
Book recreates recipes from period following end of Spanish civil war when people faced food shortages Few dishes are simpler to prepare than Spain’s signature dish of tortilla de patatas, which…
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general
Canada gave contracts to Iran VP’s son while investigating role in regime missile program
The RCMP and Canadian military were among the agencies that hired companies run by Edmonton resident 'Sal Ghafouri,' a Global News investigation has found.
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politics
How will tariffs affect the midterms? In this Michigan border town, it's complicated
The recent trade war between the U.S. and Canada has both economic and political implications for Michigan given it's the state's top trade partner.
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general
Israel bars U.S. citizens over criticism and ties to Palestinian activists, lawyers say
Travelers from the U.S. and other nations are denied entry to Israel after interrogations about their links to Palestinians, plans to visit the occupied West Bank and opinions of Israel, lawyers say.
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entertainment
He died in a sweltering house. Why doesn't his death record show it?
When Arizona counts heat-related deaths, Adam Willson isn't included. His story shows how thousands of heat deaths can go uncounted every year in the United States.
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general
Russia’s jet-powered drones are overwhelming Ukraine’s air defenses
Russia is pounding Ukraine with jet-propelled drones, forcing Kyiv to adapt once again in an arms race that is increasingly defining the war.
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general
Where in France are property taxes rising in 2026
Autumn in France is property tax season - and several areas have hiked rates for the taxe foncière this year.
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general
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. cut the price of their $10 million L.A. mansion
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. have trimmed the asking price of their stunning California mansion by $700,000—just three months after listing the dwelling.
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technology
Microsoft is enabling a Windows 11 security feature that can hurt gaming performance
Microsoft is getting ready to roll out its memory integrity security feature of Windows 11 to more devices next month. The kernel-level protection feature is designed to stop malicious code or drivers…
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general
Critically Endangered Parrots Enjoy Baby Boom After Mating Frenzy
There are now 325 kakapos in New Zealand, the largest population of the giant, flightless parrot species in decades, conservationists said.
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general
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion
The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.
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politics
Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?
Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.
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general
Markey, progressive critic of Israel, wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
‘We need to end the war in Iran and stop the bombing in Gaza,’ the 80-year-old incumbent told his supporters.
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politics
Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community
Meanwhile, several of the state’s Jewish leaders signed a petition pledging to vote for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s GOP opponent.
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politics
From critic to ally, Israel and Greece grow closer amid regional shifts - editorial
Greece, once among Israel’s harshest European critics, is turning to Israeli technology for its defense in a landmark NIS 10 billion air-defense deal, highlighting a dramatic shift in bilateral ties.
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sports
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s beats Maccabi Haifa 3-1 in Clasico, Maccabi Netanya crushes Beitar Jerusalem
"We could have pressed more and been more aggressive, we could have done a better job against a team like Maccabi Tel Aviv who were coming off a tough loss," Haifa coach Barak Bachar said.
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science
China’s 2026 moon laser communication speed is slower than Nasa’s in 2013
China has pulled off two-way laser communication between Earth and the moon, making it only the second nation after the United States to do so. But the data rates it achieved were well behind those…
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business
Reserve Bank hikes official cash rate to 2.75%
Dr Anna Breman says the official cash rate path is not predetermined and further increases are not a certainty.
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politics
Ed Markey Wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Defeating Younger Challenger
The oldest senator in Massachusetts history used a progressive message to beat Representative Seth Moulton, 47, defying calls for generational change.
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politics
Spain’s prime minister blames Israel, Russia for disinformation around Ceuta border crisis
“After July 30th and 31st, there was an expansion of these hoaxes and this disinformation by social networks associated with both Russia and Israel," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.
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politics
US Postal Service whistleblower warns new system could disrupt midterm election voting
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that a new ballot-processing system ordered by President Donald Trump and due to launch Tuesday could prevent millions of Americans from receiving mail…
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politics
Ukraine’s president warns airlines to avoid ‘drone-infested’ Russian airspace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country’s drones would make Russia’s airspace “completely unsafe” for the duration of the war, drawing accusations of “state terrorism”…
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general
Longtime Democratic Congressman Defeats Progressive Rival in Massachusetts
Representative Stephen Lynch, 71, a centrist, beat Patrick Roath, 39, in a primary that reflected the party’s generational and ideological divides.
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politics
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to face murder trial and possible death penalty
A judge in the US state of Utah has ruled that the man accused of shooting far-right activist Charlie Kirk will face trial for murder. Tyler James Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk in…
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general
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
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politics
‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US
The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.
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technology
Stocks sink, yields at multi-decade highs and oil spikes on Mideast flare-up
Markets across Asia were down, with tech firms - which rely on low borrowing rates to fuel their investments - dragging Tokyo and Seoul.
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general
US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony
Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.
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technology
News live: Australians splurging on EVs and not travelling overseas, ABS data shows; economy grows by 2.1% in year to June
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Ride share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during booking A ride share driver will face…
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politics
Barring access and ‘positive’ news: how the Chinese government has controlled the narrative during the Tibet floods
As rescue efforts have continued on both sides of the border following the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, a fight over how the disaster is being reported has been growing in intensity on…
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business
Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app
The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
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business
Markey defeats Moulton in Massachusetts' Democratic primary for Senate
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts.
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politics
Trump says he is nominating Hung Cao to be Navy secretary
The announcement comes one day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned
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general
Project ‘C430L’: How Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles
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politics
Markey shrugs off Moulton in generational clash: 3 takeaways from Massachusetts primaries
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) bucked this cycle's recent trend of old guard Democrats losing primaries to younger challengers, easily routing his rival in Tuesday's primary for Senate in Massachusetts. The…
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politics
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats a younger challenger in Massachusetts primary
Lynch won against Patrick Roath, NBC News projects, who is more than three decades younger and came at him from the left.
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politics
'Chess diplomacy': AICF chief on PM Modi gifting Sindarov’s WC sheet to Uzbek prez
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev the original scoresheet from Javokhir Sindarov’s 2025 World Cup final victory in Goa. AICF chief Nitin Narang called it…
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sports
Gauff's flaw forgotten on winning US Open return
At last year's US Open, Coco Gauff's serve left her practising in the rain and crying on court - now it is a potent weapon.
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business
Australia posts second-quarter growth of 2.1%, beating expectations
The GDP print will allow the Reserve Bank of Australia room to go ahead with its policy tightening as it seeks to curb inflation.
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business
Stock futures are little changed after Wall Street posts third straight losing day: Live updates
The three major indexes posted their third down day on Tuesday.
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sports
Vancouver Whitecaps continue chase for historic fifth Canadian Championship title
The journey continues Wednesday when the 'Caps host fellow Major League Soccer side CF Montreal in the first leg of a two-game semifinal series.
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politics
There’s a political push to ban pornography depicting choking. Would this work?
Federal Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek says Australia should “look very seriously” at banning pornography depicting sexual strangulation. NSW Opposition Leader Kellie Sloane has urged the…
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sports
Defense attorney believes jury had "preconceived notions" in Tupac trial
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted of first-degree murder nearly 30 years after the drive-by shooting that killed Tupac Shakur.
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politics
At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach
At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.
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