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general
What remains of America’s 9/11 memory - and what is disappearing
While September 11 is not being scrubbed from the record, demography, partisan fights, and a shift in public language all point to fading lived memory and a softer or redirected story.
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business
Your Taxes: Israeli property flip ends with a costly VAT lesson
A recent Israeli court ruling offers a costly lesson for property investors: recovering VAT when buying a property can create a much larger VAT bill when plans change.
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politics
Norway's Princess Astrid dies, aged 94, two days after king's funeral
"Throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner," King Haakon VIII said in the statement.
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politics
Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief September 11, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Key Facts The forecast. The…
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business
Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief September 11, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Africa Intelligence Brief — Friday, September 11, 2026 Key Facts The offer. Dangote…
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business
Roblox is making it easier to build games with AI — and play them outside Roblox
Roblox will allow creator to deploy their games across PC< consoles, and mobile as standalone apps
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politics
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents are at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump spoke at the Pentagon.
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business
Here’s the inflation breakdown for August 2026 — in one chart
Inflation remained stubbornly high in August, largely on the back of higher energy prices amid the Iran war, economists said.
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business
Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks
Total assets invested in so-called tax-aware long-short strategies — or TALS — have surged to more than $170 billion, according to Tax Alpha Insider.
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politics
Why so many Brazilians distrust their supreme court
Two supreme court justices in Brazil are trading barbs – and allegations of illegal activity. Public faith in the institution is falling just ahead of a tight presidential election.
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business
Analysis: Hot inflation data sets up a Fed rate hike. What happens if Warsh wavers
August CPI data leaves Kevin Warsh to choose between acting on his inflation warnings or risking new doubts about his control of the central bank.
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politics
Ukraine: Russian strike on Kyiv gas station kills 2
With fighting on the front lines mostly stalled, Russia has been increasingly hitting petrol stations and other civilian targets. Ukraine has also been attacking Russia with drones, killing three…
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politics
Oil prices fall after double-digit weekly gains above $100
The decline snapped multiday winning streaks for both Brent and WTI crude oil futures.
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politics
Doctors held in Greece after music star dies during plasma treatment
Plasma exchange is increasingly being used as an anti-ageing and longevity treatment.
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politics
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
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general
Priest shares how Trinity Church gave "amazing grace" to weary 9/11 recovery workers
New York City's Trinity Church became a hub of activity and a place of respite for first responders and recovery workers following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Father Michael Bird shares…
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politics
Trump, Hegseth tie Iran war to 9/11 in speech at Pentagon
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tied the Iran war to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in their anniversary remarks Friday at the Pentagon, suggesting the conflict is a…
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politics
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro under investigation over alleged corruption
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, the leading right-wing challenger to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in next month’s election, is under investigation for alleged corruption and money…
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politics
AfD’s new state MPs include ex-Stasi officer, former porn actor, neopagans and neo-Nazis
Far-right German party’s newly elected representatives face fresh scrutiny as it tries to form government in Saxony-Anhalt • Why is the AfD’s state victory significant and what might happen next? The…
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business
Houthis Seize a Key Red Sea Island, Threatening Yet Another Global Oil Route
The Iran-backed militia’s ground offensive has reached the Bab al-Mandab, a Red Sea strait that is a choke point for global trade.
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politics
Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered
Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
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entertainment
9/11 25th anniversary live updates: Families gather for ceremonies
Friday marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, which claimed the lives of 2,977 people at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and Shanksville.
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technology
Anthropic Disrupts Iran’s Use Of Claude To Spread Propaganda, Spy On Dissidents
Anthropic said it has disrupted attempts by Iran to use its artificial intelligence (AI) models to disseminate state propaganda and spy on ethnic minorities and dissidents.
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technology
Travel between Canada and U.S. was going up before trade talks collapsed
In August, Canadians made 2.6 million return trips from the United States, up 8.8 per cent from the same month in 2025. This marked the fifth consecutive month of growth.
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business
Kids who lost loved ones on 9/11 channel grief into art at America's Camp
Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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sports
Bumrah bowls in full-squad practice as India step up Afghan T20I preparations
Jasprit Bumrah joined India’s full-squad training session ahead of their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The players went through warm-ups, fielding drills and an extended net session…
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politics
Nashville airport board unanimously approves Dolly Parton name change
Nashville’s airport board voted Friday to unanimously approve the renaming of the city’s airport after the late country star Dolly Parton. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) proposed the name change shortly…
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politics
Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks
O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".
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technology
Supermarket aisles seen quieter than expected ahead of Rosh Hashanah, despite NIS 500m. spent
Israeli shoppers spent slightly more on holiday purchases on the morning before Rosh Hashanah, but retailers saw unusually low foot traffic as prices climbed.
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general
Germany charges seven men for Hamas terror plot, weapons procurement
By October 2025, the suspects had already acquired over 700 rounds of ammunition, a fully automatic rifle, and 13 pistols for use in the planned attack.
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science
Record U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak is over, CDC says
The largest outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sickened more than 12,000 people.
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business
Watch: Third and fourth moment of silence in NYC and timeline of 9/11 attacks
At 9:59 a.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2001, the South Tower collapsed at the World Trade Center in New York City during a series of terrorist attacks that changed the U.S. forever. At 10:03 a.m. ET, the…
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politics
A one-time $150 Canada disability benefit supplement is going out next week
The federal government is about to send out payments of $150 to Canadians who qualify for the Canada Disability Benefit (CDB).
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technology
As diseases loom, CDC's response to measles deaths stirs fears about agency's reliability
The worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.
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general
Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
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general
Four former US presidents mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 in New York City
Former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are remembering the victims of the 9/11.
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general
Israel says ready for more strikes on Hezbollah after tunnel detonation
The blast came a week after Israeli troops said they had seized the strategic highlands.
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politics
MPs Vote Against Assisted Dying Bill
MPs vote against the assisted dying bill with 286 votes against and 270 in favour.
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politics
IDF's war on all fronts: How Eyal Zamir is managing threats from Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and West Bank
With China blocked by US from rapidly resupplying Iran’s ballistic missile materials, Zamir sees a shifting threat landscape across Israel’s fronts.
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business
Buffalo Bills to play US and Canadian anthems at home opener
The announcement comes as the U.S. and Canada are embroiled in a trade war.
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politics
US commemorates 25 years since 9/11 terror attack
A quarter century has passed since Islamists hijacked four commercial jets and turned them into weapons against the US. On Friday, ceremonies in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington DC marked the…
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entertainment
France reveals its film shortlist for Oscars
With a historical epic, an animation and a previous winner, France has selected its shortlist of films to compete for the Best International Film in next year's Oscars - but who actually makes that…
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business
Forget the Fed. The Bank of Japan could deliver next week’s market shock.
U.S. stock investors should look to the other side of the world for guidance next week.
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politics
‘Tool of oppression’: Rising number of UK pro-Palestine voices debanked
A Palestine Action prisoner's mother, politician George Galloway and a leftist news outlet are among those speaking up.
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business
Cleaner cooking stoves offer hope for 1 billion Africans using wood, charcoal
Almost 1 billion Africans still rely on wood, charcoal and other fuels that produce harmful smoke, according to the International Energy Agency. But across continent, cleaner cooking stoves are being…
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general
How Americans aboard Flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville on 9/11 decided to fight terrorists back
The passengers aboard United Airlines Flight 93 made 37 phone calls to loved ones minutes before their plane crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. Those aboard the plane made…
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general
Horses Trafficked in Europe With Fake Animal Passports, Police Say
The police in Belgium, France, Ireland and the Netherlands say they suspect a fraud network of faking identities and duplicating microchips for hundreds of horses.
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business
Hoekstra says U.S. needs ‘our allies on board’ to counter terrorist threats
The U.S. ambassador attended a memorial in Gander, Newfoundland to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on New York City.
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politics
Afghan woman dubbed an "alien terrorist" deported in obscure court's first case
An Afghan permanent resident living in Texas has been deported after the Justice Department accused her of being an "alien terrorist," in the first such case of its kind.
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entertainment
Photo Exclusive: Russia Returns To Syria Bases, Contradicting 'Transfer' Claims
One month after the announcement that Russia’s bases in Syria would be “transferred” to Damascus, Russian military vessels have returned to the port of Tartus, exclusive images sourced by RFE/RL…
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technology
Anime reaction YouTubers are at war with copyright enforcers
On September 6th, YouTuber Nicholas Light posted a video to one of his channels that made it seem like all of his content was about to be removed from the platform. In the video - ominously titled "My…
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politics
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
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politics
Sweden heads into final stretch before key election
Sweden’s party leaders campaigned on Friday in the final stretch of a close election race that could see either the centre left take back power or the far-right enter government for the first time…
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business
Iran, Russia condemn Western economic sanctions and urge BRICS bloc to deepen economic ties
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized Western sanctions and asked the BRICS bloc to deepen trade ties.
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business
NYC's 'Baklava Guy' started selling Turkish pastries as 'a joke,' now it brings in $20K/month: 'It's my whole life'
The 30-year-old entrepreneur behind Good Baklava went viral for handing out free pastries after New York Knicks games and selling to strangers in local parks.
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general
South Africa: Thousands of Zulu women gather for reed dance ceremony
Bright outfits and dancing filled the streets of Ingwavuma, in South Africa's southeastern KwaZulu-Natal province on Saturday, as thousands of young zulu women gethered to take part in the annual Reed…
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science
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Sept. 16, from the International Space Station. NASA astronauts Jessica…
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politics
Bret Baier presses Paxton on Trump $5K dividend payment support
Fox News host Bret Baier questioned Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican Senate nominee, on Thursday over his support for President Trump’s new controversial “Trump dividend” proposal. At…
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general
Mumbai Man Beats Friend To Death After Fight Over Clothes: Police
The FIR states that during the argument, Suraj Dole abused Subodh Waghmare, following which Waghmare attacked him with his hands.
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general
PM Meets Iran's Pezeshkian, Reiterates Need For Dialogue, Open Sea Routes
Before leaving for the BRICS Summit, the Iranian leader emphasised that the bloc was needed to focus on boosting its economic resilience.
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entertainment
Dementia patients warned off seeking home care in case Australia’s aged care algorithm cuts funding
Exclusive: FoI documents show senior health officials were warned of concerns about assessment tool weeks after it launched Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast People with…
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politics
Labor ditches new packaging laws to cut plastic waste, sparking unprecedented ‘scale and breadth of outrage’
Federal environment department tells industry representatives the government does not want to ‘exacerbate cost of living pressures’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The…
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general
No pit stops: Chinese coal mine makes big upgrade with autonomous electric trucks
In north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, home to the country’s largest coal reserves, a vast open-pit mine cuts deep into the earth, shrouded in clouds of dust. Winters here are long and…
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entertainment
JD Vance is right about stay-at-home parents — but his solution is all wrong
Vance is right that parents should have more opportunities to spend time with their young children. But instead of paying people not to work, why not give businesses stronger incentives to make it…
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general
India's forex reserves surge record $44.9 billion to all-time high of $785.7 billion
India has achieved a remarkable milestone with its foreign exchange reserves soaring to an impressive $785.706 billion. This upswing comes on the heels of a notable rise in the previous week…
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politics
Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
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general
"Dialogue Way Forward To Resolve Conflicts": PM To Putin On BRICS Sidelines
Putin's visit comes amid continued high-level engagement between New Delhi and Moscow and follows his meeting with PM Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek…
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entertainment
Céline Dion duets with fan ahead of Paris comeback concert
The Canadian singer - who was diagnosed with an incurable condition four years ago - has been interacting with fans outside her hotel, ahead of a much-anticipated show on Saturday.
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politics
Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms
Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.
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general
Gen. Dan Caine remembers 9/11 and getting orders to shoot down planes threatening D.C.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, remembers being an Air Force major on Sep. 11, 2001, and being one of four pilots ordered to shoot down any plane that may threaten Washington…
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business
'Trade barriers rising globally, India building bridges': PM Modi at Brics forum
"Today, while trade barriers are rising globally, India is building economic bridges. Since 2014, we have entered into free trade agreements with nearly 40 countries," PM Modi said.
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sports
15-year-old rescued, 2 others dead after boat capsizes in Alaska
The 15-year-old survivor was rescued from the overturned boat and was experiencing symptoms of hypothermia, according to the Coast Guard.
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general
Inside the lion’s den: Israel is quietly regaining respect at the UN, Danny Danon tells 'Post'
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Danny Danon discusses Israel’s UN battle, changing alliances, UNIFIL, Guterres, and the future of Israeli diplomacy.
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politics
My Word: From 9/11 to October 7, the dates that changed the world - opinion
Twenty-five years after the Durban Conference, there is a tidal wave of antisemitic attacks; 25 years after 9/11, Christian communities are being targeted no less than the Jews.
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politics
Middle Israel: Gadi Eisenkot is Person of the Year - this is why - opinion
During the most fateful political year in Israel’s history, Eisenkot came to be seen, on both sides of the political aisle, as the harbinger, symbol, and potential engine of change.
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general
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
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general
Adalah clashes with Israeli universities over alleged discrimination against Arabs after Oct. 7
The report reviews proceedings against Arab students at around 40 academic institutions, primarily over posts published on their private social media accounts.
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entertainment
Reshaping the Mossad: Inside Roman Gofman’s world of spies, Iran, and high-stakes strategy
What does Gofman’s decision to fire three top Mossad officials reveal about his strategy for Iran - and will he survive as agency chief if Eisenkot becomes prime minister?
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general
Israel warned of potential Hamas kidnapping operation years before Oct. 7, IDF col. claims - report
Col. (res.) Doron Hadar, who participated in negotiations over hostages held by Hamas before October 7, told Kan that mediators said the stalemate would lead Hamas to consider a major attack.
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politics
Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea port city
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took the key Red Sea port city of Mokha.
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politics
Yemen's Houthis reach strategic island at mouth of vital shipping lane
ADEN, Sept 11 - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis on Friday reached the strategic island of Perim in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, four Yemeni government sources told Reuters, potentially tightening their grip…
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business
AI boom helps drive surprise UK growth in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth.
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technology
Risk of thunderstorms as status yellow rain warning issued for seven counties
Met Éireann warns of potential flooding and difficult travel conditions in parts of the south, west and northwest
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politics
Egyptian detainees issue call for government to apply new caps to pretrial detention
The new Criminal Procedure Code, adopted in November and set to take effect in October this year, promises to place limits on periods of pretrial detention A picture taken on 16 January 2022 shows the…
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technology
Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on
Iran and the United States have entered another limited but dangerous phase of confrontation, with mounting military and economic pressure forcing Tehran to weigh escalation against the narrowing…
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politics
Close libraries for a day or kill animals - Christchurch councillor says over Orana Park financial woes
Orana Wildlife Park's leaders said they are working with key partners after revealing a $4m hole in the park's budget.
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entertainment
9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the US As clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartland remembers the moment everything changed. “I was…
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general
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.
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politics
Pakistan says no plans for military action in Yemen after attacks on Saudi Arabia
Islamabad and Riyadh recently signed a trilateral pact with Turkey in Mecca, pledging mutual defence against military attack Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince…
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general
How Sunday's airport strikes will affect travel in Italy
Passengers face possible disruption on Sunday, September 13th, as baggage handling and cabin crew staff hold strikes at several airports across the country.
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entertainment
The 'end of an era' as Goethe-Institut in Russia closes
The Goethe-Institut was one of the last German institutions still operating in Russia. However, following Moscow’s decision to close its offices, all employees will have to stop working by September…
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technology
'I survived the epicentre of 9/11 - I'm so lucky'
Paul Berriff says his life expectancy has been cut short because of being buried under rubble.
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sports
Hong Kong and Indonesia to host inaugural 14-team FIFA ASEAN Cup this month
An inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup will take place later this month featuring 14 teams with matches played in Indonesia and Hong Kong, organisers said on Thursday. The 11 members of the Association of…
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politics
Russia accused of ‘rapidly growing’ attacks on civilian infrastructure after five killed in Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine’s foreign minister says Russia is deliberately targeting civilians The Russian state news agency RIA has cited Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who has threatened that Lithuanian territory…
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politics
Emma Bonino, Italian politician who fought for abortion rights, dies aged 78
Emma Bonino’s life in politics began with a crime. In 1974, at a time when abortion was illegal in Italy, she travelled to a clandestine clinic in Florence to terminate an unplanned pregnancy…
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general
Missouri UPS worker two weeks from retirement fatally struck by company vehicle
Paul Roberts, who was employed by UPS for 44 years, was working at a customer care center when he was struck A longtime United Parcel Service (UPS) employee less than two weeks away from retiring was…
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general
Death toll from cargo ship fire in China rises to 25 – state media
The death toll from a fire that erupted on Thursday on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked in a Chinese port has risen to 25, including five people who had been listed as missing, state media said…
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general
French Expression of the Day: Ni bonjour ni merde
This somewhat vulgar expression tells us a lot about French manners and priorities.
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politics
'We bow our heads in memory': Herzog marks 25th anniversary of September 11 attack on Twin Towers
He also praised the courage and heroism of first responders, emergency services, and citizens of New York who assisted in the aftermath of the attack.
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general
IDF kills commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade in southern Gaza airstrike
Muhammad Abdul Salam al-Yazouri, also known as Abu al-Haitham, advanced dozens of attacks on troops, was working to rebuild brigade's capabilities, military says
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