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general
Israel’s PISA collapse exposes a failing education system threatening its future - opinion
The figure that should truly alarm Israel is that the 2025 collapse is occurring not at the margins of the education system, but at its core. What should be done?
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general
Turkey unearths rare statues of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Empress Sabina in ancient Mediterranean city
Hadrian’s statue is depicted wearing military garb, with the features of a lion and eagle carved into the emperor’s armor.
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politics
Netanyahu's Likud, Eisenkot’s Yashar trade leads as 2026 election picture stays unclear - poll
Five polls released after Israel’s party lists closed show a fragmented race, with Gadi Eisenkot leading most surveys and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in one.
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politics
Taoiseach to join Donald Trump at Doonbeg for Irish Open
US president will watch the final round of the Irish Open and present the trophy to the winner
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politics
Yemeni army rosters filled with 'ghost names,' leaving Mocha vulnerable to Houthi takeover - report
Blame for the apparent lack of military resistance to the Houthi takeover has been split between Yemeni leaders, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, according to a Saturday CNN report.
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technology
Six dead, 107 rescued from Indonesian ferry that went missing in Java Sea
Ships and helicopters are searching for the remaining 130 missing people from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, which had encountered bad weather.
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sports
Indonesia rescuers search for 130 people after ferry sinks
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea when it ran into bad weather. Officials say six people have died and 130 are still missing.
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technology
Germany: Thousands rally against far-right after AfD victory
Tens of thousands of people marched in around 20 cities across Germany to protest the rise of the far right after the AfD's historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. Demonstrators said…
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politics
China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
China, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said.
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technology
Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City
Two Palestinians were killed and others injured on Sunday when Israeli occupation forces struck a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood, southwest of Gaza City, Wafa news reported. Since the start…
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technology
Israel launches new air attacks on southern Lebanon
The Israeli military launched new air strikes on Sunday near al-Dabsha Hill, on the outskirts of the Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, NNA is reporting. The Lebanese news agency said Israeli…
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entertainment
With a Better Understanding of Physics, We Could Predict Volcanic Eruptions
“There’s no reason we can’t think that, at some point in the future, we can have volcano forecasts that are like weather forecasts.”
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technology
BRICS summit: What came out of the New Delhi meeting
The BRICS summit in New Delhi ended with a joint declaration calling for greater Global South influence in global governance and urging restraint in the Middle East. The gathering also served as a…
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politics
UK: Police probe £72 million donation to Reform UK
British police have opened a criminal investigation into a £72 million donation to Nigel Farage's Reform UK, amid questions over whether the funds breached rules on foreign political donations. The…
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sports
Search underway for over 100 people missing after Indonesian passenger ship overturns
Indonesian rescuers say about 130 passengers and crew are missing after a ferry carrying more than 240 people overturned in bad weather in the Java Sea
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business
Nigerian Payments Firm Will Handle Online Orders in a US$1.6 Billion Oil Refinery Share Sale
Nigeria · EXPAT Key Facts —What happened Flutterwave is one of 32 approved subscription channels for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals initial public offering, which opens on September…
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sports
Texas family donated 100 acres; $145 million sports complex now taking shape
A Texas family's generous land gift is becoming a major sports and recreation complex. This $145 million project will serve as a neighborhood hub and tournament destination. Construction is…
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general
Berlin woman attacked with broken glass bottle after wearing Star of David necklace, police say
A 43-year-old woman was attacked in central Berlin after two men noticed her Star of David necklace, hurled antisemitic insults at her, and allegedly assaulted her with a broken glass bottle.
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sports
Yemen: Houthi offensive triggers new displacement crisis
More than 70,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen after Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched an offensive to seize the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with many escaping to Aden and around 1,400 crossing…
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6 injured after people jump from building in panic as Delhi factory catches fire
A fire in northwest Delhi's Swaroop Nagar injured six people who jumped from a building. The blaze erupted in an adjoining godown-cum-factory manufacturing judo dresses and boxing gloves. Panic spread…
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politics
Russia hits Ukrainian-Polish border area, Kyiv says
KYIV, Sept 13 - A Russian drone struck near the Ukrainian-Polish border in the small town of Yahodyn overnight, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Sunday.
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politics
Olympic flame arrives in Senegal ahead of Africa's first ever Olympic sporting event
The Olympic flame was welcomed by music and dancing in Senegal 's capital Saturday, as a march by 100 women marked the countdown to the first Olympic sporting event held in Africa — the Youth Olympic…
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technology
China has switched on 2,000 servers under the sea that nobody is allowed to touch
China has put a 24MW underwater data centre into commercial operation off Shanghai, sinking roughly 2,000 servers into pressure-resistant modules cooled by seawater and powered directly by an offshore…
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general
Not just the Louvre: Museums across France are ripe targets for thieves
Experts link the crimes to social media exposure, rising precious metal prices, and copycat thieves.
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politics
How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.
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general
Trump’s Canadian Tariffs Tear at Bond Between Twins Towns in Ontario and Michigan
A 50 percent U.S. tariff on Canadian steel is crippling a major Ontario mill, driving mass layoffs and rupturing a century of cross-border life with Michigan.
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politics
France apologises for diplomatic spat with US to lift block on new ambassador to Washington
The French UN mission said it regretted an online post criticising a US vote at the UN General Assembly in a move that should clear the way for the new French ambassador Aurélien Lechevallier to take…
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politics
In Ceuta, Spain debates: Educate migrant kids or send them home?
Authorities in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta are figuring out what to do with hundreds of recently arrived migrant children who just want to go to school.
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general
Iran-backed Houthis claim to hit Saudi base with missiles, drones amid renewed fighting
2 hurt by projectile on Saudi Arabia's southern border, as clashes continue after week-long offensive that culminated in rebel group's capture of the remainder of Yemen's Red Sea coast
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general
Beijing tightens drone crackdown, bans possession, storage across city from Nov 15
As of November 15, Beijing will officially prohibit residents and businesses from owning drones. Existing drone owners must either sell their devices or dispose of them before the deadline. Infringers…
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politics
Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny
New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers' grip on power.
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general
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza, medics say
CAIRO, Sept 13 - An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed at least two Palestinians in a vehicle and wounded 13 others in the Gaza Strip, medical staff said.
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general
Ukraine deploys drone specialists to Africa, Middle East to target Russian interests
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technology
Wisconsin Congressman suffers minor injury after lake emergency landing
The congressman thanked the pilot and first responders for coming to their aid, and expressed his gratitude at only having sustained minor injuries.
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politics
Voting under way in Sweden election that could see far right in government
The far-right Sweden Democrats party could enter government for the first time if right-wing bloc wins.
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entertainment
What to Do in Rio in September 2026: Rock in Rio, the First Semana de Arte and Nine Free Things
Rock in Rio across seven nights, a national holiday that closes Centro, the city’s first Semana de Arte, opera at the Municipal and nine things in Rio in September that cost nothing.
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entertainment
At least 26 students killed in fire and stampede at school in eastern DRC
A fire and stampede at a school in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed at least 26 children, the UN children's agency said on Friday, with some pupils leaping from windows on high floors…
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general
Mild-mannered Canada shows the world how to take the fight to Trump
For anyone who has spent time living in Canada, the country’s default posture towards its southern neighbour has long felt almost hard-coded: polite, deferential, almost allergic to confrontation. I…
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politics
Marchers demand mass prosecutions in senate collusion case
Supporters of Internet Dialogue on Law Reform (iLaw) marched 11-kilometres through Bangkok on Sunday demanding the Election Commission submit the senate election collusion case and its 229 suspects to…
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sports
Kangaroos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive
Carlton threatens to end North Melbourne's record-breaking winning run, only for the defending premiers to hold firm when it matters most.
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politics
Germany: Lower Saxony local polls in focus after AfD win
The northwestern state of Lower Saxony is holding local elections that are being seen as a gauge of support for the far-right AfD party. DW has more.
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general
Hegseth, associates pushed F-15 airmen downed over Iran to appear on ’60 Minutes’ – report
US defense secretary met privately with the two before one agreed to speak, the other declined, CNN says; Pentagon calls report ‘a complete lie’
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technology
'Cognitive Surrender': MIT Sounds Alarm On Students' AI Dependence
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) wants to bring more human interaction into classrooms after finding that students are increasingly depending on AI for their studies.
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general
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies
UKMTO's report of a projectile hitting a vessel as it moved through the Strait of Hormuz came the day after Saudi Arabia said it had temporarily closed its East-West pipeline as a precaution after a…
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politics
A Romani artist in Hungary reclaims his identity
Norbert Olah is an artist. He's also Romani. For a long time, he avoided making his ethnic background a theme of his art for fear of being pigeonholed. Then it became his focus.
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business
D1 Will Act as a Banking Correspondent for Grupo Aval
Colombia’s largest hard-discount chain will let customers carry out basic banking transactions at store tills on behalf of Grupo Aval’s four banks.
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business
Olímpica Signs a Seven-Year Solar Deal With Promigas
Olímpica has contracted Promigas to supply solar power to 180 stores over seven years, with the energy company installing and operating the generation.
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general
Ethiopia and Israel share a new year - and an opportunity to deepen their historic ties - opinion
Ethiopia enters a new year of economic growth and major development projects while seeking to strengthen its strategic partnership with Israel.
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business
Cartagena’s Mayor Answers Petro With Arrival Data
Dumek Turbay cited over 4 million visitors through September, air arrivals up 3.8% and road up 25.1%, answering President Petro on the sector.
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general
Mosque and homes damaged in Saudi Arabia after alleged Houthi strike
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business
Trump Rules Out Leaving the USMCA
The US president said on 12 September that Washington will not withdraw from the USMCA, narrowing but not settling the pact’s joint review.
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politics
Pope Leo XIV Will Visit Peru From 11 to 16 November
Leo XIV will travel to Lima, Chiclayo, Cusco and Pucallpa from 11 to 16 November, with Peru’s tourism ministry projecting 3.1 million participants.
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general
Copper Hits a Record US$14,533 a Tonne
Copper set a record US$14,533 a tonne on 7 September 2026, lifting Chilean and Peruvian receipts and raising the cost of the grid build-out it is meant to fund.
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entertainment
'Hanuman Ansh' BO Day 38 (LIVE): Neem Karoli Baba biopic eyes Rs 210 crore in India
Despite facing competition from other films, Hanuman Ansh has shown remarkable resilience at the box office, achieving impressive profitability. Focused on Neem Karoli Baba, it pulled in Rs 1.08 crore…
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business
Telecom Argentina Must Sell 6 Million Mobile Lines to Metrotel
Telecom Argentina will transfer 6 million mobile lines and the Tuenti brand to Metrotel, the remedy attached to its 2024 Telefónica purchase.
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business
Dramatic insider warnings over AI fall flat with some in Silicon Valley
Article URL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq635037g18o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49681276 Points: 23 # Comments: 28
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sports
Nigar Sultana’s handshake snub to Harmanpreet backfires as BCB weighs captaincy
During the toss, Bangladesh's captain Nigar Sultana declined to shake hands with India's skipper, a decision that the Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified was her own. The board plans to evaluate her…
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general
PM Modi Flanked By Putin, Xi Jinping In BRICS Day 2 Family Photo
Members of the 11-nation BRICS group including China, Russia, Iran and India called for calm in the Middle East in New Delhi on Saturday, overcoming earlier divisions to issue a joint statement.
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general
Gun-toting Brics summit reel puts Delhi constable under departmental inquiry
In a troubling incident, a Delhi Police constable was caught on camera flaunting a Brics summit 2026 ID while filming an Instagram reel with a gun in his hand. The video has provoked widespread…
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sports
"Gone To See Car Race Of His Friend Ajith": DMK's Swipe At Vijay's UK Trip
Vijay waved the ceremonial green flag to start the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone in the United Kingdom, as actor and motorsport competitor Ajith Kumar took to the track for the fifth round…
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general
German Jewish leader gets death threat linked to victory of far-right AfD
'The AfD has won, now we will hang Knobloch' found on bench with Star of David; Holocaust survivor, 93, has said she's 'frightened' by party's success, has called for review into potential ban
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politics
Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India ties
Bangladesh’s tilt towards China has added a new dimension to security and trade in South Asia, signalling what observers see as Dhaka’s desire to be a strategic actor in the region and ease its…
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general
Rising number of South Korean beauticians providing illicit treatments in Hong Kong
A growing number of South Korean beauticians are providing illegal eyebrow or lip microblading treatments in Hong Kong, with the country’s consulate issuing a warning to its citizens that practising…
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politics
France moves to defuse US row over UN social media post
France has expressed regret over a social media post questioning the United States’ commitment to human rights, in a move expected to clear the way for its new ambassador to take up his post in…
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general
Russian drone attack injures five in Ukraine's Odesa, officials say
KYIV, Sept 13 - At least five people were wounded in a Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Odesa on Sunday morning, officials said, a day after strikes on the city killed two people.
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general
Russia says Ukraine attacked trucks supplying fuel to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
The head of Russia’s state nuclear energy corporation accused Ukraine on Sunday of attacking diesel fuel trucks, killing two Russian servicemen and deliberately jeopardising safety at the…
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general
Video: PM Modi Pauses BRICS Speech To Check On China's Xi Jinping
India is hosting the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, bringing together leaders from the bloc's 11 member countries, 10 partner nations and several international organisations.
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business
'Is it okay?' PM Modi pauses speech as Xi appears uncomfortable - video
At the recent BRICS Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi focused on strengthening their countries' long-term ties, stressing the necessity of safeguarding peace along the…
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politics
BRICS leaders voice concern over Middle East war, call for restraint
The BRICS group of emerging economies on Saturday expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East and condemned the use of sanctions not authorised by the UN, as the leaders met in New Delhi…
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sports
'Tough to control emotions' as Sabalenka suffers another near miss
After losing another Grand Slam final, Aryna Sabalenka smashes her racquet in frustration at a year that has seen her lose her world number one status.
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sports
From struggling to walk to lifting trophy - how Rybakina triumphed
Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.
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entertainment
Danish WWII drama wins top prize at Venice festival
The Venice Film Festival awarded its top prize on Saturday to a Danish-made drama about a woman trying to hide a wartime relationship with a Nazi -- the only feature film with a female director in the…
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general
Quote Of the day by Bruce Lee
Bruce Lee's teachings illuminate a journey toward self-awareness and genuineness. His philosophy advocates for individuals to shed imitation and embrace their authentic selves, a message that…
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politics
Trump on Tucker Carlson: 'I dumped him a few months ago. He said some very bad things'
Trump said he cut ties with Tucker Carlson months ago over comments he found unacceptable, but stopped short of criticizing JD Vance for continuing to call the conservative commentator a friend.
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politics
One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, Prime Minister Jotham Napat's office says
Napat's office said the search "in open waters is being eased off whilst efforts move toward a search along the south-east coast, where currents may have carried survivors."
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politics
Maariv pollster analyzes election race, Likud challenges, and threshold battles
Dr. Menachem Lazar analyzed the latest Maariv poll, saying smaller parties remain in a close battle for survival while Likud faces challenges from within its own political bloc.
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technology
'We Must Pace the Frontier': Anthropic CEO urges AI companies to slow model development
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could create serious safety risks.
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sports
Search underway after Indonesian passenger ship loses contact
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation after authorities lost contact with a passenger ship carrying more than 240 people in the Java Sea.
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general
I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden
Sydney star Errol Gulden throws his hat in the ring to be the stand-in captain in the absence of the injured Callum Mills as the Swans prepare for a prelim final.
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politics
Deputies respond to trespasser at Malibu home of Kamala Harris
A trespasser was reported at former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu, California, home.
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science
Venus’s pale yellow clouds may hide something surprisingly dark
A century-old mystery in Venus’s clouds just became more intriguing, as scientists calculated how strongly the unidentified material behind its dark ultraviolet patterns must absorb light. The results…
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politics
Sweden election: Far right eyes power for 1st time
The populist Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time if incumbent Ulf Kristersson's bloc wins. The left-wing opposition led by former PM Andersson has seen its lead narrow as…
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politics
One dead, more than 30 missing after Vanuatu ferry sinks, PM’s office says
Rescuers continue searching for survivors as the government scales back operations in open waters.
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politics
Mainland Chinese HKUST student loses HK$1 million to scammer posing as official
A mainland Chinese university student in Hong Kong has lost about HK$1 million (US$127,500) in a scam, in which the fraudster claimed she was involved in a criminal case and demanded “guarantees” from…
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technology
Bahrain won't attend meeting on Hormuz in Oman
Bahrain has announced it would not participate in the meeting scheduled for Monday in Oman between Iran and Gulf states regarding the Strait of Hormuz, according to AFP. In a statement, Bahrain's…
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politics
Albanese hits back at Pauline Hanson’s ‘nastiness’ after criticism of his mother’s use of public housing
Andrew Hastie also says One Nation leader is ‘not the person I thought she was’ and he feels sorry for Joyce Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email, free…
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general
Brics 2026: Piyush Goyal hails unanimous adoption of New Delhi Declaration
At the latest summit, BRICS leaders unanimously endorsed the New Delhi Declaration, marking a significant step toward a resilient strategic partnership. This declaration focuses on fostering…
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politics
News live: first case of bird flu in endangered Australian sea lion confirmed; WA police hunting for two men after Perth shooting
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Andrew Hastie says he “feels sorry” for Barnaby Joyce and that he and One Nation MP David Farley probably have…
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general
Indonesian ship with 240 passengers aboard loses contact in Java Sea
Indonesian rescuers launched a search operation on Sunday after a passenger ship carrying 240 people lost contact in the Java Sea while travelling from East Java to South Kalimantan on Borneo Island…
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sports
Indonesia: Search underway after ferry loses contact
The ship was carrying over 240 people in the Java Sea and had departed from the city of Surabaya. There are no immediate reports of casualties.
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politics
Swedes vote in election that could usher far right into government
Europe's rising far-right parties would welcome the Sweden Democrats' electoral success, boosted by the AfD's significant win in a German state election this month.
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technology
Hong Kong mourns Mao Zedong’s death in 1976 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on September 10, 1976. Sense of grief in Hongkong A deep sense of grief was felt by great numbers of the people in Hongkong yesterday (September 9, 1976) when radio…
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science
Scientists find water was fueling volcanoes 3 billion years ago
Ancient rocks from Western Australia suggest water was reaching deep inside Earth more than three billion years ago, long before modern plate tectonics may have fully developed. Researchers propose…
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business
Driscoll touts Ukraine's military innovation in first public appearance since resigning as Army Secretary
Former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll appeared for the first time since his resignation in August from the role, discussing Ukraine’s military innovations at the Yalta European Strategy forum – an annual…
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entertainment
'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
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sports
Game time after injury hiccups: Full-strength India take on Afghanistan in 1st T20I
Shreyas Iyer is set to captain India's full-strength T20I team against Afghanistan, marking the return of pace ace Jasprit Bumrah after a lengthy injury break. This series acts as crucial preparation…
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science
A hidden compound in healthy foods may worsen IBD
A natural compound found in foods such as spinach, almonds, and sweet potatoes may aggravate gut inflammation in people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis because their intestines appear to…
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general
Vessel Struck By "Unknown Projectile" In Strait Of Hormuz: UK Maritime Agency
UKMTO's report came the day after Saudi Arabia said it had temporarily closed its East-West pipeline as a precaution after a drone attack that both Baghdad and Riyadh said had originated in Iraq…
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business
Shun US goods, buy local: Canadians ‘mad with America’ reshape grocery shelves
A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labelling and secure new sources of supply. In…
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politics
Iraq seizes drone-launching platform used for targeting Saudi oil pipeline
Saudi authorities trace the launch site to Maysan province in southeastern Iraq, near the Iranian border.
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