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general
Disturbing New Allegations Against D4vd | Case by Case
On April 29, prosecutors released a brief outlining their case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who has been charged in the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. On this episode of "Case By…
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Inside D4vd's Preliminary Hearing in Murder Case | Case by Case
A preliminary hearing offers the clearest look yet at the case against singer-songwriter D4vd, who is charged with the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. "48 Hours" correspondent…
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politics
Turkey, Saudi, Pakistan defense pact complicates Israel normalization hopes, expert tells 'Post'
Saudi Arabia, the hardest-hit of all three countries, likely joined the pact so it would have more leverage and options as trust in Washington is waning in the region, Guzansky said.
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Spain checks 200 Italian arrivals as countries clash over Morrocan migrant crisis at Cueta border
Spain's Interior Ministry carried out checks on a total of 199 people on 12 flights from Italy to airports in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante and Valencia, it said late on Saturday.
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Anti-Hamas Gaza clans inflict heavy losses, pose 'day after' dilemma for Israel
Since the ceasefire was declared, the clans have helped secure the Yellow Line and the area west of it, while also assisting in locating weapons and terrorist infrastructure above and below ground.
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Iran unlikely to ever willingly surrender control over Strait of Hormuz, INSS expert claims
“The Iranians see Hormuz as their most significant strategic achievement," he added, saying it was clear that the Americans would apparently be prepared to recognize a change in the status quo.
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IRGC commander demands US 'correct its behavior' before Strait of Hormuz can be reopened
Zolghadr laid out six conditions under which, by Iran's consideration, the US would be correcting its behavior.
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politics
Why has Pakistan introduced new guidelines for state oversight of foreign media? - analysis
Pakistani journalists working for foreign media organizations are also covered by the new guidelines.
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entertainment
Netanyahu ally predicts half of Likud lawmakers will lose seats, 'watch Knesset on TV'
The associate went on to argue that because they had been afraid to speak out openly, many would fail to secure places on the party's next list.
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politics
Israel's restraint in Gaza may give Hamas the opening it needs to take its power back - analysis
Shortly after criticism emerged from within the defense establishment over the pragmatism the government showed toward Trump's peace plan, a decision was made to completely halt targeted killings.
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politics
roman-shipwreck-italy-sicily-ancient-jar-discovered
The discovery was made by an underwater fisherman who described it as the "most incredible" in his life.
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politics
Ukraine's Odesa port sustains damage from Russian attack, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Aug 9 - Ukraine's Odesa seaport sustained damage from an overnight Russian attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, adding that eight people had been wounded in the city.
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science
China races to develop brain-computer interfaces that can be inserted in 10 minutes
Chinese start-ups and researchers are racing to bring brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to market that can be implanted in just a few minutes, as Beijing pushes to nurture home-grown players in the…
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politics
Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
A Pentagon spokesman said it was focused on boosting munitions acquisitions to provide "the weapons our warfighters need at the pace the threat demands."
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technology
Rise in injuries sees Paris police impose new rules on e-scooter users
Electric scooter riders in Paris must now wear helmets and reflective gear under new rules introduced after a significant rise in injuries involving the two-wheelers, police said at the weekend.
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general
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of…
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business
Market recap: Four of top 10 firms add Rs 1.43 lakh crore; SBI bags biggest gains
Dalal Street wrapped up last week on a high note, showcasing impressive gains among leading firms. State Bank of India saw a remarkable surge in its market value, joining industry giants Reliance…
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politics
'Answer for crime': Rahul attacks PM, Shah over police brutality against students
Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi and home minister Shah for their response to student protests. He stated that students are the nation's light and he stands with them. Gandhi highlighted…
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politics
Libreville grapples with water shortage
Gabon’s capital, Libreville, has been facing severe water shortages for several months, driven by low rainfall, ageing infrastructure and rising demand from a growing population. The government…
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politics
Spain's annual flamingo ringing begins
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Spain’s Fuente de Piedra lake on Saturday for the annual flamingo-ringing initiative. Since the lake became a nature reserve in 1984, more than 200,000 flamingo…
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business
These AI Barons Are Ready to Give Away Their Fortunes
A new generation of philanthropists made rich by artificial intelligence are preparing to give away their vast wealth. What should we make of a multi-billion-dollar pinky promise?
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sports
Woman, baby die after vessel overturns in New York Harbor
Police say the woman and infant were taken to hospital in critical condition and declared dead on arrival.
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general
Hawaii congressman defeats anti-Israel progressive upstart in Democratic primary
Incumbent US Rep. Ed Case easily overcomes challenge from younger state senator Jarett Keohokalole, who called for end to military aid to Jewish state
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How Delhi Police Plans To Ensure Safety At Red Fort On Independence Day
The security plan includes CCTV cameras equipped with video analytics and the Facial Recognition System.
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politics
Israel's secret test on its Arrow air-defense system shows it's taking Iran seriously - analysis
Under normal circumstances, Arrow tests are a national event, with tens of thousands of residents in central Israel can see them when the missile is launched from the IAF's test unit at Palmachim.
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sports
Woman tries Japan’s ‘rent-a-dad’ service and finds goodbye unexpectedly hard
In a striking act of cultural exploration, a Ukrainian model sought out a father figure in Japan, creating a viral sensation. This unique experience opened her heart, allowing her to experience the…
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politics
Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts on social media
Swift has not spoken recently about Trump, although she endorsed his Democratic rival, then-Vice President Kamala Harris, in 2024.
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politics
FIFA defends its President Infantino amid backlash
FIFA is defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against media allegations that an alleged lover received a six-figure severance payment. The football governing body has strongly criticised what it…
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technology
Spain - Italy: Dispute grows over migration between EU countries
The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation…
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general
Crew Member Injured In 'Near Collision' At Sydney Airport, Probe On
The incident, which involved a Jetstar pilot being forced to apply sudden brakes to avoid crashing into a Qatar Airways jet on Sunday morning, disrupted operations at Sydney Airport.
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politics
It won’t be Trump who kills the ICC
It would be the International Criminal Court’s alleged supporters who refuse to take action to defend it.
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politics
Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in Jihadi captivity
In Nigeria, people rescued this week after being held captive by jihadists are speaking out about their ordeal. On Thursday, security forces freed 308 people who had been abducted six months ago in…
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general
FM advises tourists to conceal Israeli, Jewish identifiers ahead of Gaza protests in Greece
The protests are expected to take place in Athens, Thessaloniki, on the islands, and at various tourist destinations.
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technology
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria, after drone exploded near a gas pipeline
Ukraine says it did not target Bulgaria after a drone crashed near a gas pipeline in the country on Saturday. Bulgarian authorities said the drone appeared to be a type used by Ukraine’s military. It…
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technology
Spain starts border checks on Italy over Ceuta dispute
The EU says the tit-for-tat border restrictions between Spain and Italy are temporary and will have no lasting impact on the Schengen zone. Spain began checking travellers from Italy in retaliation…
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politics
In Michigan, a Former Trump Critic Shifts Toward Election Skepticism
Mike Rogers, the Republican Senate nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sunk his first Senate bid two years ago.
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general
The ‘Furthur’ Bus’s Long, Strange Trip, and Why It’s Returning to San Francisco
The psychedelic bus whose passengers hit the road and fueled ’60s counterculture is coming back out. And to its owners, America sure could use it.
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politics
Poll: Voters See Political Parties as More Extreme Than Their Own Candidates
In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.
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general
A Democratic Socialist Spreads the Word, Even in Hostile Territory
Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the New York D.S.A., wants to reach new voters. But in interviews with conservative media, the backlash can be sharp.
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science
As the Climate Warms, Beavers are Coming for Canada’s Arctic
Drawn by a warming climate, Canada’s furry national symbol is colonizing new territory, evading Inuit hunters and reshaping the world they find.
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Israelis in Greece warned to lie low ahead of pro-Palestinian ‘day of rage’ protests
Foreign Ministry tells visitors to avoid displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols ahead of nationwide rallies; same event came and went without incident last year, after similar alert
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general
Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances
Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.
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science
Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK
Man is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remain A 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in London since 2018 has been plunged into a…
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technology
China’s AI models spooked Wall Street. But they may turbocharge industry growth
Breakthroughs in cheap Chinese open-weight artificial intelligence models have spooked US investors, but analysts argue plummeting model costs will benefit the AI industry in the long run by…
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science
Study: Obesity 'bigger cancer risk' than previously thought
A new study has found that being significantly overweight could be responsible for more cases of cancer than previously known. Abdominal fat, in particular, increases the risk of cancer — especially…
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politics
Wildfires: British Columbia declares state of emergency, thousands forced to flee homes
Canada’s British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate overnight. Officials say strong winds helped the flames spread rapidly…
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politics
Spain imposes temporary retaliatory border checks for Italians
The border checks started at midnight on Saturday, a week after Italy introduced similar restrictions on Spanish visitors.
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sports
Lionel Messi arrives in Rosario to mourn his late father Jorge
Footballer lands in Rosario late Saturday night following the death of father; Funeral to take place on Sunday at cemetery in nearby Pérez. Leer más
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politics
Taiwan's 2027 defence spending to rise 16%: Official media reports
The move will come as China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past few years to assert its claims.
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general
Spain checks 200 Italy arrivals in border controls after migration row
MADRID/MILAN, Aug 9 - Spain checked around 200 travellers arriving from Italy at the country's six largest airports on the first day of border controls reintroduced following a dispute with Italy over…
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politics
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan to be returned to Ireland in high-security operation
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bomb-proof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
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sports
‘CoE is not just a rehab centre’: VVS defends facility amid India’s injury crisis
VVS Laxman defends the Centre of Excellence's role beyond rehabilitation. He stresses player monitoring and continuous assessment over assigning blame. Injuries are an unavoidable part of a…
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sports
At least 12 taken to hospital after fire breaks out at Taikoo Shing flat
A fire has broken out at a flat in a Hong Kong housing estate, resulting in at least 12 people feeling unwell from the effects of smoke and residents fleeing to the rooftop for safety. The blaze…
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politics
Watch: Trainer aircraft crashes near Baramati airstrip in Maharashtra
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politics
Protesters demand October 7 investigation two years after murder of six Gaza hostages
The protest took place two years after Hamas' murder of the hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Ori Danino.
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sports
Indonesia: Mount Bromo wildfire grows, spurs park closure
Indonesian authorities have closed a popular national park until further notice. Strong winds and rough terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to extinguish the blaze.
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politics
Women’s Day in South Africa turns 70 with equality still out of reach
The 1956 march transformed women’s rights and political power, but millions still cannot fully enjoy those gains.
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general
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
Over 1,600 flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast, with winds reaching 162km/h overnight.
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general
Indonesia Closes National Park As Wildfire Burns 435 Acres
No injuries or property destruction have been reported, said National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Abdul Muhari.
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sports
Morocco, Algeria reach WAFCON semi-finals and World Cup
A triumphant night for north Africa ended on Saturday with hosts Morocco and Algeria reaching the Women's Africa of Nations (WAFCON) semi-finals and the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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business
Demi Vollering turns women's Tour de France upside down on eve of finish
Demi Vollering won stage 8 of the Tour de France and took the yellow jersey on the eve of the finish. The Dutch rider managed to distance her rival Kasia Niewiadoma.
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business
India: Ex-Education Minister Pradhan says Gen Z 'misled'
Dharmendra Pradhan spoke for the first time since his resignation as education minister following mass protests against him. He said he "suffered" because of Gen Z, who led the protests. Follow DW for…
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25 years ago today, the Sbarro bombing opened a wound in Israel that still hasn’t healed
Suicide attack at Jerusalem pizzeria killed 16, including 8 children; a quarter of a century later, a family reckons with its ongoing fight for justice — and a new wave of grief after October 7
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politics
Cyprus minister hails moves to connect island, Israel to European electricity grid
Great Seas Interconnector project, originally estimated at $2.2 billion but likely to cost more, would help EU forge new energy and trade route to Gulf and India
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science
US scientists tag sharks to help forecast hurricane intensification
Sharks are being used as mobile ocean sensors by University of Delaware researchers in a new study that could help improve hurricane forecasts. Electronic tags attached to sharks collect water…
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business
Companies must adapt to rising AI costs, tech commentator says
Cheap use of AI tools is over: "For the last three years, the most expensive experiment in technology history has run on someone else's money." Businesses now need to put guard rails in place, a tech…
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politics
'Shivling exists beneath': Ganga water offering planned at Deoband's Darul Uloom
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sports
Team Trump Pushes Defence Companies To Boost Weapons Production Amid Shortage
Fighting with Iran has used up more of the US military's already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors.
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sports
Unmasking London City's Spanish superstar
Alexia Putellas' arrival at London City Lionesses was the biggest transfer in WSL history - but who is the person behind the global stardom?
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general
How China’s ‘magic’ rice seeds are transforming the fortunes of Nigerian farmers
Just outside the Nigerian capital Abuja, where Green Agriculture West Africa Limited (Gawal) is based, locals do not refer to the company by name, instead as the place where the Chinese supply “magic”…
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Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl symbolises thirst for knowledge, changing lives
A 1991 black-and-white portrait photograph has become an iconic symbol of impoverished Chinese students’ yearning for knowledge, profoundly altering the life of its subject. The photograph, titled “I…
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politics
How Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan defence pact acts as ‘insurance’ over US disengagement
A defence pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan appears to be aimed at deterring Iran and Israel from tearing up the Middle East with their conflict amid Washington’s inability to guarantee…
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politics
Saudi Arabia says fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jizan
No casualties were reported after the flames broke out early on Sunday, the Saudi Energy Ministry says.
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politics
Nagasaki mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons cannot coexist’
Nagasaki Mayor says ‘humanity and nuclear weapons can't coexist’ as Japan marks anniversary of the US atomic bombing.
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general
'Report: Israel': Sasha Gusov captures post-Oct. 7 life in dramatic fashion - book review
Gusov snapped his vignettes across a 15-month period, starting shortly after that fateful day in 2023.
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business
Vietnam pays the price at home for sending workers abroad
Vietnam’s seafood and garment sectors are facing a labour shortfall even with raised wages, as Hanoi expands a drive to send more workers overseas for higher-paying jobs. The contradiction reflects a…
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technology
Privacy fears drive ‘patriotic Americans’ to destroy licence plate cameras
In only a few years, the surveillance start-up Flock has installed more than 100,000 licence plate reader cameras across the United States. But a grass-roots movement upset over privacy concerns is…
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sports
Abdul Ghafoori arrested in murder of Indian-origin partner Himanshi Khurana in Toronto
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sports
Basant Meghwal creates history with silver medal at World Athletics U20 C'ships
In a groundbreaking performance, Basant Kumar Meghwal elevated himself into the record books by winning a silver medal in the men's high jump, reaching a personal best of 2.21 meters. This victory…
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politics
Australia news live: Tim Wilson says Labor’s NDIS reforms make disability clients ‘feel like they’re being targeted, not the fraudsters’
Meanwhile, expert says bird flu detected on Murray-Darling basin ‘should be ringing alarm bells’. Follow updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Coalition demands NDIS…
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technology
Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
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politics
Pentagon asks defence firms to ramp up weapons production as Iran war drains stockpile
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general
Fire extinguished at Aramco refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia says
Aramco previously shut down the refinery on July 27 following an attack by Yemen’s Houthi militants.
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sports
Live: Storm star set for ban, Knights take on Raiders
The Newcastle Knights will look to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish alive when they head to Canberra to take on the Raiders. Follow live.
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general
Australia's 999th Wallaby on his injury-riddled road to Test debut
Isaac Henry will run the prospect of fresh ink past his wife but is otherwise assured he can make a permanent Wallabies mark after a hard-earned debut in Osaka.
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general
‘I felt like we weren’t going to survive’: how Thai school shooting unfolded
When a shot rang out at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday morning, 14-year-old Khim and her classmates peered over a balcony to see if the noise had come from a…
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technology
More areas of UK likely to move into drought as fifth heatwave builds
With no significant rain forecast in the coming week, more areas of England could move into drought status, as Simon King explains.
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general
Helicopter crash kills pilot and crew member amid Utah wildfire battle
Utah wildfire suppression efforts continued, with containment standing at 24 percent.
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politics
Northern Metropolis can ‘diversify’ housing for young Hongkongers: John Lee
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will provide an opportunity to diversify the housing ladder for young people, the city’s leader has said, while also pledging to create a more conducive environment for…
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politics
Family of murdered photographer wonders if his killer acted alone
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still…
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general
Fire rages for some 10 hours underneath construction site at Petah Tikva mall
Blaze began in underground parking lot where various materials intensified inferno; no injuries reported; site was empty due to Shabbat
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politics
'Israel on Trial': US Judge Roy K. Altman takes on accusations against the Jewish state - review
A nascent state has to fulfill four requirements: have a permanent population, a defined territory, be governed by a single effective government, and have the capacity to conduct foreign relations.
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entertainment
‘Not enough air traffic controllers’: safety concerns at Sydney airport after Jetstar and Qatar planes involved in near-miss
Planes narrowly avoid collision on tarmac with Jetstar A320 forced to ‘brake firmly’ as Qatar Boeing 777 towed into its path Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
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sports
'Critical' no more? Iran shares surprise video of Mojtaba Khamenei
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sports
WNBA commissioner says league task force will discuss trans athlete participation
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in a Friday message to teams that a league task force will discuss the topic of transgender athletes next week. In an internal memo obtained and reported by…
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general
Video captures Faulder residents rescuing their dogs from vehicle surrounded by flames
A video has surfaced online that captures the dramatic moments when Faulder residents were trying to rescue their dogs from a vehicle that was surrounded by flames.
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science
Down with the death penalty?
A series of grisly murders has reignited one of the country's most enduring and divisive public debates: whether the death penalty remains necessary to protect society or whether the justice system…
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general
Pilots of helicopter that crashed while fighting Utah wildfire confirmed dead, officials say
Officials did not identify the pilots but said they were employed by Helicopter Transport Services, which was contracted by US Forest Service Two helicopter pilots who crashed while they were fighting…
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politics
Bombing attacks mark first day of Colombia's new right-wing government
Pockets of Colombia are still ruled by dissident armed groups that dominate global cocaine production.
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business
India’s markets have strong domestic cushion, but global risks loom: Sebi
India's economy is poised for substantial growth in 2026-27, driven by strong domestic demand and increased government spending. While this positive outlook is promising, external factors such as the…
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