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politics
Hong Kong Police College becomes first government unit to roll out degree course
The Hong Kong Police College has become the first government department to offer a bachelor’s degree programme, with the force set to roll out the course for rank-and-file officers by the end of this…
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sports
Real Madrid’s Mbappe confident of Ballon d’Or despite trophyless season
Kylian Mbappe went trophyless in his first two Real Madrid seasons, but hopes World Cup goals boost Ballon d'Or bid.
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sports
Trump arrives in Ireland to meet leaders before attending golf tournament
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politics
Jewish ‘supercop’ runs on Arab ticket in Israeli polls – and sparks a storm
Former Israeli police officer Yoav Segalovitz's decision to run as the No. 2 candidate on the Arab Raam party ticket in the October 2026 elections marks a paradigm change in Israeli politics…
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business
Rosh Hashanah 2026: October 7 awakened Jewish connection - now we must make it last - opinion
Rosh Hashanah offers a moment to turn the Jewish awakening of recent years into lasting community, connection, and belonging.
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technology
Swiss researchers use AI to detect early warning signs of natural disasters
Scientists have long warned of more intense extreme weather events in the decades to come due to our fast-warming climate. The question they are asking is how we are going to be better prepared as we…
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general
Extreme Heat Is Making London Homes Sink. Here's Why
Hot and dry weather is causing clay soil beneath parts of London to shrink, raising subsidence risks and leaving homeowners facing cracks, warped windows and costly repairs.
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politics
Donald Trump meets Irish leaders in Dublin as he begins two-day visit – live
US president is meeting politicians and business leaders, and playing golf Trump has now made his way to the Farmleigh estate, where he was greeted by taoiseach Micheál Martin. Speaking ahead of the…
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entertainment
Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro faces corruption probe weeks before election
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, Lula's top rival in next month's election, is under investigation for alleged corruption linked to financing a biopic about his father, former President Jair…
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entertainment
What did US intelligence know before the 9/11 attacks?
The CIA have declassified documents showing US presidents were warned about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11.
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politics
Fighting re-erupts in Yemen and civilians are paying the price
More than 900 people have been killed or injured and at least 5,000 families have fled their homes in less than a week.
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politics
You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, Trump-Appointed Judge Rules
And if your tap water is undrinkable, you have no “constitutional right to truthful information” about it.
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business
Rare 1894 San Francisco dime sells for $1.25 million at auction
A rare 1894-S Barber dime has just sold for over one million dollars, reflecting its extraordinary scarcity. Out of the original twenty-four minted in San Francisco, only nine have survived to present…
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general
Elderly couple found dead in Ma On Shan flat after foul odour reported
Hong Kong police are investigating the deaths of a couple in their seventies after their bodies were discovered inside their home in Ma On Shan. Police said officers were alerted at around 8pm on…
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politics
China’s Air Force One: Inside Xi Jinping’s Boeing 747-8 Presidential Jet
China's presidential transport utilizes a specially converted Boeing 747-8I aircraft. This aircraft is branded with Air China and carries specific registration details. Several other nations also…
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science
What does Peter Thiel want in Argentina?
Milei’s libertarian experiment, sweeping deregulation and appetite for technological disruption may explain why one of Silicon Valley’s most powerful figures is moving south. Journalists Giselle…
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politics
Bodies from Philippine ferry arrive at port after fire killed at least 35
Thirty charred bodies found inside a burned passenger ferry in the western Philippines arrived at a port Saturday for identification after a ship fire killed at least 35 people and left more than 50…
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business
Trump arrives in Ireland to meet leaders before attending golf tournament
The talks could include politically sensitive topics such as economic issues and Irish leaders' concerns over the Iran war.
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business
China threatens to cancel summit if US approves new arms sales to Taiwan
China’s increased military activities in and around the Taiwan Strait have raised fears of a potential invasion.
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technology
Pilot warned plane was going too fast before overshooting Miami runway, killing 5
A pilot on board the Amazon cargo plane that overshot the runway in Miami on Sunday warned his co-pilot that they were going to fast as they approached for landing.
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politics
Donald Trump in Ireland: US president meets Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House
Trump heads to Farmleigh House after meeting Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin
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entertainment
Inside Italy: The number of strikes is falling, but passengers might not believe it
Italy's many transport strikes are a source of worry and frustration for passengers, including the Local Italy's editor Clare Speak - though there's a good chance we won't even notice it's happening.
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sports
'Red rag to a bull' - Sabalenka's extra motivation to win US Open
Aryna Sabalenka has lost the world number one ranking to Elena Rybakina - but has the chance to take revenge in the US Open final.
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politics
‘We Left in the Clothes We Were Wearing’: Yemenis Flee New Fighting
Hunger and disease have tormented Yemen for years. Now, fighting between the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis is pushing it to the brink.
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politics
Inside Germany: Looking for the light after Saxony-Anhalt's 'political earthquake'
From flooding the zone to fighting back as the country reels from one state election and heads directly into two more, Inside Germany is our weekly look at some of the recent news and talking points…
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business
Washington Warns US Companies Over Dealing With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
The US State Department has urged American companies to exercise extreme caution when considering business transactions with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan after a former US official attended the signing…
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general
Visa Issue Threatens U.S.-Brazil Cooperation on Crime
Officials say the Trump administration is blocking some of Brazil’s efforts to expand cooperation on fighting transnational crime.
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business
Canadian musician CRi lands ‘life-changing’ campaign with Apple
The campaign, released this week, features "Naissance," a track created by Quebec artist CRi.
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general
Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11
The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.
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general
Miami crash raises concerns about the jet's operator, and why it's flying for Amazon
The cargo plane crash in Miami is raising concerns about the safety culture at 21 Air, one of the carriers that fly for Amazon. Former pilots were sounding alarms even before Sunday's accident.
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business
Inside Spain: Why do my three-year-old's schoolbooks cost €250?
In this week's Inside Spain, we explore why textbooks and other school materials are so eye-wateringly expensive in a country reputed for its low salaries.
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entertainment
Inside France: Le Pen family squabbles and France's tipping wars
From the deepening divides within the extended Le Pen family - otherwise known as the Rassemblement National party - via Jordan Bardella's English trip, accents and tipping culture, Inside France is…
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business
Caribbean Briefing: Gunmen Shoot Up a Suriname Union Building on the Eve of Its Election
Masked men fired on a Suriname power-utility union hours before its leadership vote. Jamaica's arrivals fell 23.65%. The Caribbean this weekend.
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science
Corals as climate archive: Are El Niños intensifying?
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Niño events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a…
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politics
Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can play key role in belt and road, summit hears
Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities can leverage their multicultural backgrounds and language skills to play an “important role” in the city’s efforts to build ties with belt and road countries…
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entertainment
Latest Russian Strikes On Ukraine Kill 2 In Zaporizhzhia, Wound At Least 17 In Odesa
A fresh round of overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed two people in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region and wounded at least 17 in the southern Odesa region, Ukrainian officials said on…
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business
Mexico and Central America Briefing: Teachers Break a Cordon in Oaxaca, Guatemala’s Court Threatens Ministers
Teachers reached the venue where Sheinbaum was speaking. Guatemala's top court gave police six hours to clear roads. Central America this weekend.
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politics
Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks
Trump inaugurated another golf course bearing his name in the town of Balmedie.
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politics
9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right
The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.
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sports
French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured…
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politics
Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous ex-leaders cleared of charges over 2023 Guatemala protests.
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politics
Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
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business
Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
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business
Andean Region Briefing: Peru’s New President Faces Her First Interpellation
Peru's deputies summoned the interior minister over a crime wave. Ecuador imposed a coastal curfew. What moved across the Andean region this week.
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politics
Russia strikes cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine.
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general
Gal Gadot blows shofar on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ before Rosh Hashanah
‘Wonder Woman’ star also talks gefilte fish, while musical guest MUNA distances itself from sharing the episode with Israeli star, posting ‘Free Palestine’
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general
Minor had Rs 1.17cr interest income, father faced Rs 12.83L penalty; what ITAT did
The ruling arose from the tax dispute involving a man in New Delhi. He filed his income tax return on November 4, 2022, reporting total income of Rs 8.43 crore. The case was subsequently reopened by…
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general
Southern Cone Briefing: Chile’s Supreme Court Expels Eleven of Its Own Judges
Chile's Supreme Court removed eleven judges who travelled abroad on sick leave. Argentine inflation hit a 14-month low. What moved across the Southern Cone.
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sports
Live: Crows stunned by early Brisbane blitz in sudden-death semi
Brisbane is hoping to bounce back from a shock loss to Sydney and keep its three-peat dream alive when it faces Adelaide in a Gabba semifinal. Follow live.
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politics
A Small-Town Judge Just Grounded Colombia’s Return to Aerial Spraying of Coca
A circuit court in Puerto Asis suspended the pilot programme. Colombia has been trying to restart aerial eradication since a 2015 ban.
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sports
Hong Kong’s contemporary artists deserve a bigger stage in its museums
There has been much hyperventilating over two recent controversies at M+, Hong Kong’s museum of visual culture. The first was a series of mahjong social nights charging museum members and patrons up…
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business
BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with…
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general
Bharat Mandapam Is India's BRICS Venue, Magnificence Spread Over 123 Acres
The state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam in the heart of Delhi has lit up to welcome some of the world's most powerful figures.
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business
Brazil’s Leading Challenger Is Under Investigation Over Dark Horse, a Film About His Father
Police say the senator personally chased the money for a biopic of his father, financed by the banker at the centre of Brazil's biggest scandal.
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general
Opinion: Opinion | Can India Mediate A 'Truce' Between Iran And UAE During BRICS Summit?
At the very start of the Israel-US war on Iran, it was a UAE diplomat who had suggested as much.
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business
Buying Property in Morocco as a Foreigner in 2026
Buying property in Morocco as a foreigner is unrestricted except for agricultural land, and the ANCFCC title is what matters.
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business
Is South Africa Safe for Expats as Crime Drops
Is South Africa safe for expats? SAPS quarterly data shows some violent crime declines, yet tactical living remains central for foreigners and investors.
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business
Cost of Living Nairobi: Expat Budgets Jump 6%
Cost of living Nairobi for expats in 2026 shows premium rents rising up to 6% yearly as UN and regional headquarters staff compete for housing.
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politics
Upcoming round of Israel-Lebanon talks delayed from next week until October – US official
Lebanese president confirms 'no new talks with Israel at the present time'; as Israel prepares for elections and Hezbollah vows not to disarm, Israeli official cites scheduling conflict
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technology
Retire in Morocco 2026 Residence Permit and Costs
Retire in Morocco and you will not find a retirement visa. The route is the ordinary residence permit, plus a pension tax abatement.
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general
French police suspect train derailment was sabotage
Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.
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entertainment
Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
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general
Chinese men warned over bridal scams as marriage squeeze drives search for wives in Africa
A young Malagasy woman was stopped at Madagascar’s Ivato International Airport last month as she prepared to travel to China for a proposed marriage, according to local media reports citing police…
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politics
Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipeline
Bangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district of Bangkok following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater…
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entertainment
‘The Runner’: Starring lovely London — and a sprinting Gal Gadot
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor tune in to the new Amazon Prime adventure that proves the former Wonder Woman is still in fighting form
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politics
No ‘red line’ for approving assemblies but security threats remain: police chief
There is no “red line” set for approving public assemblies, Hong Kong’s police chief has said, while warning that national security risks persist despite the landmark conviction and imprisonment of…
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entertainment
'Mirzapur The Movie': Pankaj Tripathi film eyes Rs 175 crore India net
'Mirzapur The Movie' has comfortably crossed the Rs. 150 crore mark in India as it enters Day 9, with its net collection now standing at Rs. 159.63 crore. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi…
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politics
Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club
US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of…
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science
How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist
You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.
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science
New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.
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general
Syrian national indicted for aiding 2025 Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing
A Syrian national has been indicted in Berlin for aiding and abetting a 2025 knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial that left a Spanish tourist critically injured.
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general
Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787
"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.
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sports
American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final
Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev.
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general
Wellington Airport evacuated after burnt cooking triggers smoke alarm
Fire and Emergency responded with two crews on Saturday afternoon.
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business
From words to deeds
Discussing the efficacy of the sanctions or the wisdom of weaponising Vaca Muerta misses the main point of President Javier Milei’s Malvinas moves. Leer más
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general
Houthi offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast raises concerns about key shipping choke point
Analyst says advance by Iran-backed rebels 'doesn't change immediate risk profile' to Saudi and Israeli shipping, but warn they are now 'in a strong position to take further control if they want to'
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general
Norway’s Princess Astrid dies aged 94, two days after her brother King Harald’s funeral
King Haakon said his aunt had represented the royal family 'in a warm and dutiful manner'.
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general
NYC Mayor Mamdani shares Rosh Hashanah message with Jewish community
Zohran Mamdani shared a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish New Yorkers, wishing those celebrating a sweet and meaningful holiday as they mark the start of the Jewish New Year.
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general
Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest
The protest organizers tried to justify their actions by calling the protest “an important step in protecting the traditions and customs of the Thai people from disturbances by foreigners.”
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politics
Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site
Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
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technology
Largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, officials say
More than 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, including two deaths, were linked to imported lettuce.
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business
Why officials are 'reasonably confident' of avoiding fuel supply shocks
MBIE’s Iain Cossar explains why that’s the case, given the country is "probably one of the most exposed to a Hormuz closure".
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business
The Malvinas trick
If the Milei administration can gain momentum in Argentina’s sovereignty claim, he would be able to construct real political capital and adhesion from a broader base ahead of next year’s election…
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general
Harita Bhadra: India's second-fastest woman with a jewellery brand
At 23, Bhadra is heading to her first international competition after a breakthrough domestic season that has included a 23.14-second 200m, a national indoor 60m title and an 11.22-second 100m. She…
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business
The territorial imperative
Milei is seeking to sell Argentina as a haven of legal security for foreign capital while threatening to punish companies, shareholders and directors participating in a project opposed on…
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general
Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’
Former SBS newsreader had been accused by Zionist Federation of Australia of breaching Racial Discrimination Act when sharing X posts Federal court proceedings brought by the Zionist Federation of…
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entertainment
Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
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general
Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
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technology
What is AGI? How China’s AI firms are catching up as OpenAI Astra sparks debate
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s declaration that artificial general intelligence (AGI) has arrived following the release of OpenAI’s latest model, Astra, has ignited debate over whether AI’s holy grail is…
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politics
Ireland deploys snipers and 4,000 police for Trump visit
US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland under tight security on Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business…
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politics
Saudi Arabia says Iraqi drones forced oil pipeline closure
Iraqi PM confirmed the news, said commander in charge of a southern province had been dismissed.
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business
The Evolution Of BRICS And Its Challenges Today
BRICS was set up to challenge a world order dominated by the United States and its Western allies. Together, its members account for more than 40 per cent of the world's population and almost a…
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general
Widow of Canadian killed in 9/11 wants to ‘redefine’ the day
Maureen Basnicki wants Canadians to redefine the day and celebrate service men and women including those who supported the victims in the aftermath of the terrorist attack.
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politics
North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan completed a trilateral military drill in response to North Korean nuclear threats. The…
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general
"Main Umeed Karta Hoon...": Russian Envoy's Hindi Message At BRICS Summit
Petr Sizov, Press Secretary of Russian Embassy in India, said on Friday as he expressed optimism about the deliberations at the 18th BRICS Summit, which formally begins tomorrow in New Delhi.
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general
Ahead Of Xi Visit, China Says Will "Properly Handle Differences" With India
Xi is visiting India after nearly seven years, following his visit in 2020. He left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of PM Modi.
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general
Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
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general
Simhat Torah brought Jews out to dance in New York City’s streets. Then came 9/11.
Jewish New Yorkers remember how the holiday brought together 'a big mishmash of people' who otherwise wouldn't have otherwise worshiped together for a 'shul crawl' across the city
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politics
Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
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science
3 Indian megacities among world's least climate-resilient: ranking
A recent study reveals that Ahmedabad and Hyderabad rank among the least resilient cities when facing climate disasters. Many cities across South Asia are highlighted for their high exposure to…
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