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Rwandan genocide suspect jailed for life in Netherlands for 1994 war crimes
The defendant, identified only as Eugene N., had fled to the Netherlands in 1998 and later obtained Dutch nationality. Dutch prosecutors opened an investigation into him in 2020.
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Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained, official says
Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track flood conditions, with additional plans to install cameras and sensors.
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Four men plead guilty to March arson attack on Hatzalah ambulances in London
Hamza Iqbal, 20, Rehan Khan, 19, Judex Atshatshi, 18, and Saif Ali, 18, admitted to charges of destroying or damaging property while being reckless as to whether life would be endangered.
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Sweden to deploy fighter jets, warships to Finland amid fears of 'deteroriating security situation'
Sweden responded to a request from Finland to strengthen air defense over fears that the Russia-Ukraine war is spilling into NATO's northern borders with Russia.
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Treasury moves to sanction UAE branch of Egyptian bank over Iran ties
Banque Misr UAE processed about $1.8 billion over two years for some 100 companies that are potentially part of Iran's shadow banking network, Treasury said.
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business
More Americans oppose police license plate cameras than support them: survey
The backlash against license plate readers comes amid a wave of police abuses of surveillance cameras.
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business
Winnipeg police seek help identifying deceased man
Winnipeg police have released a composite sketch of a man who was found unresponsive in the city and later died in hospital last month.
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Fed Chairman Warsh expresses concern about inflation, advocates for 'quieter' central bank
He used the speech to outline his philosophy on policymaking while carefully sidestepping any signals
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Flood risks hamper efforts to search for hundreds missing at Nepal-China border
At least 540 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are reported missing in the Himalayan region as authorities race to find survivors after devastating flash floods.
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business
Fed's Warsh: 'We have work to do' on inflation
Warsh had strong words about his commitment to fighting inflation.
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politics
As Europe remains divided over Israel, North Macedonia finds new reasons to stand with Jerusalem
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.
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business
Big Tech's massive AI spending is putting one of its longtime strengths to the test
There's new risk emerging from Big Tech's massive artificial intelligence buildout.
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entertainment
How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort
Nepali and Tibetan communities plan vigils and work to raise funds for recovery in ‘devastating’ time Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia’s Nepali community plan to…
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WATCH: IDF kills Hamas commander in Gaza who infiltrated Israel on October 7
The strike follows an attack on Sunday in which the IDF killed Hamas Nukhba terrorist Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, who served as former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard.
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Fed chair addresses inflation and says central bank’s job is ‘to deliver stable prices’
However, Kevin Warsh didn’t say if interest rates would change in coming months, as inflation remains stubborn The US Federal Reserve is not done fighting high inflation, its chair, Kevin Warsh, said…
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politics
Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps?
President Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 27, 2026, to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid an ongoing trade war between the U.S. and Canada. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images On Aug. 27, 2026…
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Tennessee national guard fatally shot armed man in back, autopsy shows
Officials said Tyrin Johnson turned toward guard members with gun while running as report shows he was shot in back Tennessee national guard members assigned to a federal anti-crime taskforce in…
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Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell…
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Four plead guilty to arson attack on Jewish community ambulances
Four vehicles run by a charity were set alight in Golders Green, north-west London, causing explosions in March.
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business
Germany news: Baltic summit plans hybrid-threat task force
Ministers from countries bordering the Baltic Sea have agreed on a rapid response force to counter hybrid threats. Meanwhile, the far-right AfD has failed to topple a state premier. DW has more…
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politics
Sellers: 'Biden didn't get bullied by Canada'
CNN political commentator Bakari Sellers on Friday said President Trump is being “bullied” by Canada amid an escalating trade war, comparing the current president’s handling of Canada with that of…
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Brilliant bowling - Relentless Robinson stars with the ball
England bowler Ollie Robinson finishes with four wickets for just 11 runs as Pakistan are bowled out for 110, giving England a lead of 180 on the second day of the second Test at Lord's.
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Syrian who arrived on fake passport triggered security alert at Dublin Airport
Air traffic control obliged to ‘halt all planes working’ in specific area after accused attempted to flee
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politics
How the sunken 1948 Altalena arms ship became an election battleground in Israel in 2026
Normally a symbol of the battle between left and right in Israel, the re-discovery of the wreck has been seized on by nationalist parties seeking to appropriate the mantle of victimhood
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technology
US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions as war marks six months
The United States issued more Iran-related sanctions targeting one entity and one individual on Friday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent earlier this week threatened further action amid the…
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business
Canada adds more U.S. goods to list of planned counter-tariffs
On Wednesday, Finance Canada said it was adjusting the list of counter-tariffs after receiving feedback from Canadian industry stakeholders.
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business
Fuel supports extended by two months as Dáil vote splits Healy-Rae brothers
Sinn Féin votes against measure because ‘it is postponing the pain’ as Government aid hits €1.3 billion
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politics
Israeli activists urge EU in Jerusalem protest: ‘silence is complicity’ on Gaza
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.
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politics
There is no proof that this video shows a plane crash in Tel Aviv
A video showing an airplane rammed into the side of a building has been circulating widely on social media. While social media users are claiming that the video shows a plane that crashed in Tel Aviv…
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politics
2-year Treasury yield jumps as Warsh says Fed may 'have work to do'
Investors assessed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish message in his keynote address at Jackson Hole.
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Trump to allow ranchers and farmers to process their own food amid beef import backlash – US politics live
President has faced anger in his own party for suspending tariffs on foreign beef to lower grocery prices Sign up for the US Breaking News email A reminder that we are covering the latest out of…
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technology
'A very frightening time': US terror tag endangers UK Palestine Action activists, critics say
Washington's move to designate Palestine Action as a transnational terrorist organisation could place British activists associated with the group at heightened risk of surveillance and being frozen…
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entertainment
New Brunswick gives green light for 500 MW gas plant
The green light comes after an environmental impact assessment and is based on a series of 45 conditions that must be met by the company building the station.
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politics
Hamas must not concede in talks what Israel failed to win on the battlefield
As pressure mounts to disarm and incorporate it into a reconstructed Palestinian order, the movement needs strategic patience to preserve its independence and resistance identity Hamas fighters secure…
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politics
Smotrich announces plan to judaise Negev and Galilee
Israeli finance minister vows to replicate his West Bank settlement expansion Bedouin look on as a family demolish their home after the Israeli authorities served demolition notices, ordering the…
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science
Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.
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business
Oil exports from the Gulf rise to more than 60% of level before Iran war, Goldman Sachs estimates
It has become difficult to figure out how much oil is flowing from the Gulf because information from the region is limited due to the war, Goldman said.
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Germany: Man gets life in jail for US tourist's rape, murder
The crime was unsolved for over three decades before new DNA proof made it possible to arrest and convict the now 81-year-old. His victim, Amy Lopez, was 24 at the time of her murder.
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science
I'd hate to finish career like this - O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan says he does not "want to throw in the towel just yet" after losing 6-3 to Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals of the Wuhan Open.
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politics
Is ADHD And Autism Care Heading For "Chaos"?
And, did CIA chief travel to Moscow to warn Putin against attacking Nato?
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politics
China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.
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politics
Teenager injured after Toronto crash involving car and bicycle
At around 5:30 p.m., Toronto police were called to the area of Steeles Avenue and Maxome Avenue to respond to a crash.
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Louisiana gears up for first recreational alligator hunt in more than 50 years
State to offer up to 5,000 trappers chance to snare reptiles whose numbers have risen to 3m from fewer than 100,000 The first recreational alligator hunt in Louisiana in more than half a century is…
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Affirm surges on strong outlook; CEO says high gas prices are hitting U.S. shoppers
The national average price for gas is at $4.09 per gallon and was last below $3 on March 2.
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Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
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politics
UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns
Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farming The UK’s leading farming organisations and animal health experts have called for an urgent ban…
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Warsh signals US Fed may need to raise rates if above-target inflation lingers
The US central bank will “have work to do” if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2 per cent target, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Friday in…
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How to plan your holidays in Italy for 2026/27
As Italy heads back to work, many people will already be planning their next holiday. From school holidays to public holidays, here's how to maximise your time off.
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6 months of war on Iran
The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.
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Israeli strike kills three in West Bank; Israel says it targeted Hamas operative
JENIN, West Bank, Aug 28 - Israel's military said it carried out an airstrike in the West Bank on Friday that killed a Palestinian it described as a Hamas militant operative as well as two of his…
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Andrew and Tristan Tate urge release on bail while fighting extradition to U.K.
During nearly two hours in a Miami courtroom, Andrew and Tristan Tate denied under oath criminal accusations across multiple countries.
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politics
'A very frightening time': US terror tag endangers UK Palestine Action activists, critics say
Washington announced the sanctions days before it was revealed that activists who targeted Trump's Scottish golf resort could face sentencing as 'terrorists' The designation raises questions about the…
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politics
‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.
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politics
The Democratic Socialist and the retired Rear Admiral: How Democrats aim to win in Colorado
Democrats are trying to recapture the House and maybe even the Senate in November's midterm election. Colorado is a microcosm of what they need to do to win.
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science
Why innovative ‘bio-materials’ are still more sci-fi than fashion revolution
perfectlab/Shutterstock Walk around any major fashion exhibition and you might get the impression that biofabricated materials are about to transform fashion. Grown using living organisms, they’re…
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The strange history of bigamy in England: fake tears, secret weddings and double lives
Polygamy by Edward Williams the Elder (1787). The Met The historical source material on bigamy depicts an awful lot of weeping. Sometimes the tears are behind the scenes – the reaction of a deserted…
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entertainment
Farewell to Dolly, a beaten poet and all kinds of aliens: what to watch, see and listen to this week
I can’t think of anyone who wasn’t saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton this week, such was her natural ability to charm all kinds of people. Sharp, funny, warm and with a huge heart – much…
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business
WATCH: Partial lunar eclipse overnight
The moon took on a red hue overnight as Earth’s shadow covered nearly the entire visible surface of the moon across much of North America.
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entertainment
Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?
Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.
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politics
Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
The brother of former premier questioned over what, if anything, was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
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politics
Germany expected to miss its climate goal in 2026
Germany risks missing an annual climate target in 2026 for the first time unless cuts to greenhouse gas emissions sharply accelerate, a think tank warned Friday.
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technology
Sophie, Standing There by Meg Mason: a tale of introspection and burgeoning self-awareness Jane Austen would have relished
Meg Mason’s new book, Sophie, Standing There, has been advertised as a bittersweet story of love, loneliness and finding connection in the most unlikely of places. Most reviews describe Sophie…
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Nepal floods: China’s strict control of Tibet makes it harder to prepare for Himalayan disasters
Within the space of a few minutes on August 26, the border crossing between Nepal and China – Rasuwagadhi on the Nepali side and Gyirong on the Chinese – was destroyed by a flash flood caused by a…
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Mourners in Norway Remember King Harald V
Norwegians grieved a monarch who remained popular despite scandals involving the royal family. His death marks a new era for the country.
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China property crisis: Why Beijing is moving away from the pre-sale model
China's central bank and financial regulator unveiled new property sector guidelines. These measures aim to reduce developer reliance on presale funds significantly. Mortgages will now be issued only…
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Missouri deputy attorney general found alive 6 days after vanishing in Wyoming wilderness
A Missouri deputy attorney general has been found alive six days after authorities said he vanished during a hike through the Wyoming wilderness. Shaun Mackelprang, 55, was rescued by helicopter on…
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Iran’s Hormuz trump card is rapidly losing strategic value, expert tells 'Post' - interview
Although 14 to 15 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz per day before the war, an expert told the Post that it was entirely possible to manage without much of that supply.
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Antisemitic ideology deeply embedded within the far-right German AfD party, new AJC report shows
The AJC report found that while Germany’s AfD party denies antisemitism, “antisemitic ideas, codes, and narratives” are present throughout its rhetoric, mobilization strategies and memory politics.
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Accusations of Israeli genocide at US universities linked to BDS supporters, AMCHA report finds
An AMCHA Initiative study examining 278 university events found a stark link between pre-Oct. 7 support for boycotting Israel and accusations of genocide in academic programming.
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SDF dissolution earns global praise, but questions remain over Syria's future - analysis
The deal to dissolve the SDF is expected to pave the way for several key decisions in the next phase, including political appointments and developments involving Turkey.
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Do not refer to 9/11 as 'terror attacks,' leaked Canadian broadcaster memo instructs reporters
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, CBC journalists were reportedly told to avoid describing the attacks as “terrorist attacks,” drawing criticism in Canada.
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business
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare 'monopolies'
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.
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A new tax on these companies would help Washington shrink the deficit
This month, the U.S. Treasury Department made two ominous announcements: that it will no longer require shell companies to identify who owns them, and that the U.S. federal debt has hit $40 trillion.
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entertainment
WATCH: Seattle Storm makes 1 girl's dream become a reality
Eleven-year-old Charlotte, with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, became a Storm player for the day.
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technology
Florianópolis Hosts Its First Acampamento Farroupilha This Weekend
Florianópolis holds its first Acampamento Farroupilha from August 28 to 30 at Arena Floripa, three free days of gaúcho music, dance, food and tradition.
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UEFA preps criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over World Cup sell-off deal
UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Swiss courts for possible financial mismanagement over his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private…
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entertainment
Mumuzinho Tops Belo Horizonte’s Weekend With a Downtown Samba Night
Mumuzinho headlines Belo Horizonte's weekend at Espaço Popular on August 28, leading a cultural agenda that includes Chico Lobo and Cancioneiros do Meio do Mundo.
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technology
Americans are cheering for vigilantes who take down Flock cameras
Americans have declared war on Flock cameras. They've protested them, damaged them, and destroyed them. This is only the beginning. The spontaneous and decentralized nature of the vigilante protests…
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business
Salesforce leads software rally, rocketing 20% on track for second-best day ever
Salesforce reported a strong beat on second-quarter earnings and announced an expanded AI partnership with Anthropic.
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science
Two killed in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin
Police have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
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business
Is it really true that the French hate Parisians?
Friendly local rivalries or a true hatred? Emma Albright looks at the complicated relationship between the inhabitants of the French capital and the rest of France.
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technology
Launch HN: Salem Robotics (YC S26) – Software for industrial inspection robots
Hi HN, we're the founders of Salem Robotics (https://salemroboticsinc.com). We give existing mobile robots the task-specific intelligence to carry out surveys and physically interactive inspections in…
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politics
Border poll on united Ireland ‘off the table’, says Burnham on first visit as prime minister to North
‘I see how referenda can really take you backwards because it turns people in on themselves,’ Burnham says in Belfast
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politics
Qatari and Iranian officials meet in Tehran to discuss de-escalation of regional tensions
The Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met on Thursday with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran to discuss regional…
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Fed's Cook responds to Trump firing threat, calls attacks "unfounded and untrue"
A lawyer for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she "has never committed mortgage fraud or any intentional wrongdoing."
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sports
Villa sign Goretzka - what went wrong at Bayern and what will he bring?
Aston Villa complete the signing of former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer.
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politics
Quebec to hold Oct 5 election, separatists favored to win
Aug 27 - Quebec will hold an election on October 5, with polls showing that the next government is likely to be formed by separatists who want independence for the predominantly French-speaking…
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business
Africa: How Does Africa Rethink Its Path to Development?
[New Times] Africa must move away from seeing itself through what it lacks and instead draw on its own institutions, knowledge, communities, wealth and talent to address the continent's challenges…
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Paraguay’s FITPAR Fair Picks the Dominican Republic as Guest Country
FITPAR 2026, Paraguay's international tourism fair, runs October 16–18 in Asunción with the Dominican Republic as guest country, launched at ASATUR's 67th anniversary.
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business
Five of the big challenges facing Italy this September
With Italy preparing to go back to work, politicians will be turning their attention to the challenges ahead - and there are some big ones waiting when parliament reopens.
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entertainment
Caetano Veloso Opens Curitiba’s Cine Lido With an Intimate Night
Caetano Veloso inaugurated Curitiba's new Cine Lido venue on August 26 with an intimate show — the first of a season that continues with Marisa Monte and more.
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Trump touts "very big victory" in Iran but says the war "will continue for as long as necessary"
President Trump said the U.S. has scored "a very big victory" in Iran but also said the war "will continue for as long as necessary." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more on this.
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science
Nearly 1,500 missing in Nepal and China after devastating Himalaya flood
Nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, authorities said on Thursday.
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entertainment
Florianópolis Paints Itself Lusophone for the Third Street Art Tour
The third Festival Street Art Tour runs September 1–7 in Florianópolis with the theme Lusophone Connections, 100+ artists, and shows by Criolo and Amaro Freitas.
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entertainment
What's on in Italy: 19 events not to miss this September
From a colorful paper lantern parade through Florence to an internationally attended literature fest in Mantua, there are plenty of things to do in Italy this month.
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technology
Véio Retrospective and Amazonian Women Artists Fill Rio’s Museums
The Museu do Pontal marks 50 years with a 300-work Véio retrospective, while CCBB Rio opens Amazônicas, with women artists from Pará, Acre and Amazonas.
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entertainment
Pará’s Uaná System Brings Electronic Carimbó to Rio for a Free Show
The Pará duo Uaná System premieres its free show of electronic carimbó and digital art on August 28 at Petrobras Futuros in Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro.
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business
Africa: Poor Debt Data, Weak Oversight Threaten Africa's Debt Management - - Experts
[Premium Times] They spoke at the sixth African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD VI), organised by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) in Nairobi, Kenya. .
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief August 27, 2026 USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026 The Night Before Wyoming Key Facts The chipmaker. Nvidia beat its own bar again…
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Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief August 27, 2026 Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, August 27, 2026 Eight Hours In Moscow Key Facts The visit. CIA Director John Ratcliffe spent about eight…
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