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Panorama Showcasing the 34-Meter Antennas of the DSN’s Goldstone Complex
Description Five antennas soak in the summer sun at the Deep Space Network’s Goldstone complex near Barstow, California, in August 2026. The recently completed Deep Space Station 23, a 34-meter…
Places mentioned: California
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Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a…
Places mentioned: Colombia and 4 other places
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Google Maps will show Lake America in US, not Lake Ontario
Google Maps made a similar change to the Gulf of Mexico in 2025, labelling it the Gulf of America.
Places mentioned: Mexico and 1 other place
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France: Far-right and far-left lead polls
On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron. The outgoing president, who has served two terms, cannot run again, while the latest opinion…
Places mentioned: France
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Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, who is recently back from the Ukraine region, joins to discuss the latest. Plus, with five years having passed since the…
Places mentioned: Afghanistan and 1 other place
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Texas law opens door to cheaper manufactured homes as cities push back
Texas is now expanding access to affordable housing by allowing manufactured homes in designated residential zones. A new state law aims to eliminate local zoning obstacles that previously limited…
Places mentioned: Texas
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Places mentioned: Florida
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NATO sees no imminent threat of attack, official says
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Aug 29 that a provocation by Russia cannot be ruled out.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 2 other places
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Canada claps back at Trump's efforts to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America'
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has unveiled a giant billboard reading: "Lake Ontario — Now and Always." But tech giant Google has said it is renaming the lake for U.S. users, as President Trump demanded.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease
Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal. The…
Places mentioned: Brazil and 1 other place
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Still dancing at 88, Mali’s Mariam Bagayoko keeps tradition alive
At the age of 88, barefoot and cinched into a belt of cowrie shells, renowned singer Mariam Bagayoko still sweeps across the stage with infectious energy, dazzling wide-eyed fans with the rhythms of a…
Places mentioned: London
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Israelis can flee Israel, but they cannot escape their Jewish destiny - opinion
The disappearance of Mali and Liel Yahalomi prompts a broader reflection on why Israelis dream of escaping abroad and why the pull of home may ultimately bring them back.
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 3 other places
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Israel must bring Diaspora Jews home before assimilation takes them - opinion
Israel must embrace every Jew, including the unaffiliated and intermarried, to help ensure the future of world Jewry.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Castelion raises $1 billion to accelerate US hypersonic weapons production
The raise demonstrates that Washington is accelerating investment in industrial capacity for high‑speed precision weapons amid intensifying global tensions.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Two teenagers charged with spying, carrying out tasks for Iran
The two minors, 14 and 16 years old, had been recruited through Telegram in June, the police stated.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Bennett, Eisenkot draw the battle lines in race to lead Israel’s next coalition - analysis
Bennett is offering soft-right voters an alternative to Netanyahu, while Eisenkot is seeking to hold the political center while persuading right-wing voters that he is not dependent on the Left.
Places mentioned: Israel
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US calls on international governments to protect Jewish communities ahead of High Holy Days
In recent days, the State Department sent instructions to US diplomatic missions around the world to contact local governments and request that they increase security around synagogues.
Places mentioned: London
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Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flat
The 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui Yim-fong died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her home in Hong Kong. Tam Mei‑kam was being fed liquid oatmeal by her domestic helper…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Iceland voters reject EU accession talks
A nationwide referendum failed to win enough support to restart negotiations on European Union membership, despite geopolitical tensions in the North Atlantic.
Places mentioned: Brussels
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Iceland rejects EU membership talks in referendum vote
The country is already part of the European Economic Area and the Schengen Area, which allows frictionless movement of people, goods, capital and services.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Far-right Israeli minister boasts of worse prison conditions
He compared the treatment to that of hostages held by Hamas and other militants in Gaza.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Women in Zimbabwe push for recognition of 'invisible' domestic labour
In Zimbabwe, women and girls overwhelmingly bear the burden of domestic labour – costing them opportunities outside the home. New policies are being considered to recognise the value of this unpaid…
Places mentioned: Kenya
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Araghchi calls for accountability over US use of Japan's airbase to attack Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the Japanese public to hold their government accountable over reports that US military assets stationed in Japan were used in operations against…
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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AI-made music video becomes symbol of Canadians' anger toward US tariffs
An AI-generated video from Canada features a satirical 'Resistance Army' opposing US tariffs, prompting a comeback from the United States with a striking bald eagle image. This playful yet serious…
Places mentioned: United States and 1 other place
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The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war
Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal
Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.
Places mentioned: Washington
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🔴 Iceland rejects restarting EU accession talks in referendum
Places mentioned: Brussels
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After 155 years in private hands, Nevada divorce ranch becomes a state park
Transforming from a historic divorce haven into a state park, Nevada's Lower Carson Ranch now spans 1,627 acres alongside the Carson River, preserving crucial wildlife habitats. This transition marks…
Places mentioned: Nevada
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Superconductors finally prove quantum imaging effect predicted two decades ago
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Dirk Morr proposed a way to create high-resolution quantum images using superconductors two decades ago. A new experiment by researchers in Germany, supported by…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants
Pakistan’s prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were killed in a fire in a maternity ward in a hospital in the…
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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AA could face £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim
Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell company Germany-based financial services company Allianz is considering a £5bn takeover swoop for AA…
Places mentioned: Germany
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Brits would quite like their private messages to stay private
Article URL: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/08/30/turns-out-brits-would-quite-like-their-private-messages-to-stay-private/5292994 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49497063…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Kyiv region strike death toll rises to 38, Volodymyr Zelensky says
The deadliest Russian strike in the Kyiv area in 2026 took place late on Aug 28.
Places mentioned: Russia
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Harry Potter: Versailles turns into wizarding school for a day
Accio nostalgia! ⚡️ Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Harry Potter first hit the big screen? To celebrate, French fans turned the Palace of Versailles into Hogwarts for a unique reunion. 📹…
Places mentioned: France
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Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?
Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK
The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 1 other place
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India, Uzbekistan Strike Long-Term Uranium Deal As PM Modi Wraps Key Visit
India secured what could turn out to be one of its most important nuclear energy wins in years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi confirmed on Sunday that India and Uzbekistan would establish a long-term…
Places mentioned: India
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Nepal: Glacial collapse leaves 3,000 missing
Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750…
Places mentioned: China
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Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired in Aarau, near Zurich overnight.
Places mentioned: Zurich
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Man killed, another seriously hurt in nearby shootings minutes apart in Jaffa
Muhammad Katwan, 30, from Jaljulia, identified as victim of fatal shooting; other victim taken to nearby Wolfson hospital
Places mentioned: Israel
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Gunman kills one at Swiss rave party
A large-scale police operation is underway in Switzerland after a shooting at a rave in the town of Aarau, 46 kilometres west of Zurich, left one person dead and five others injured. Swiss daily Blick…
Places mentioned: Zurich
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1 killed, 5 injured in Swiss shooting at rave, police say
A manhunt was underway early on Sunday, police in Switerland said.
Places mentioned: Switzerland
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‘May God finish her’: Shas spiritual leader assails AG over electioneering ban
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls Gali Baharav-Miara 'evil' and 'crazy' over her order to postpone state-funded memorial service for his father Rabbi Ovadia Yosef until after election
Places mentioned: Israel
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PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan’s highest state honour
During his two-day visit to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik, the highest state honor from Uzbekistan. Presented by President Shavkat…
Places mentioned: India
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At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
Places mentioned: Montreal and 1 other place
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Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Greece, Turkey clash over protected Aegean marine areas
Turkey has announced the creation of two protected zones in a disputed area of the Aegean Sea, sparking an angry reaction from Greece. Does this mark a new chapter in a long-running dispute between…
Places mentioned: Athens and 1 other place
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Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 750, officials say, more than 3,000 missing
The death toll in last week's flash flooding disaster in the Nepal-Tibet border region rose to at least 750 people as of Sunday.
Places mentioned: London
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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed lake to search for thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept…
Places mentioned: China
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Vuelta: Pogacar’s terrifying crash, serious injuries and abandonment
Tadej Pogacar, who was comfortably leading the overall standings at the Vuelta a España, was forced to abandon on Saturday after a heavy crash during Stage 8. The Slovenian suffered multiple fractures…
Places mentioned: Madrid
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The war with Iran will not be won through airstrikes, so what's left? - opinion
Congressional recognition of minority independence; debt relief for indebted young Americans; and a Beijing deal on Iranian oil are the three options that haven’t been publicly discussed
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There
State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next week.
Places mentioned: Germany
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Hungary faces EU deadline to show it can root out corruption and transform
Hungary has until Aug. 31 to complete more than two dozen “milestones” in the rule of law. Without meeting them, the country risks losing crucial funding.
Places mentioned: Brussels
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How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energy
Wuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I…
Places mentioned: China
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An aging population in China inspires a new industry: Adult children for hire
A low fertility rate and a rapidly aging population have swelled the number of lonely seniors. Young companion workers and start-ups are stepping in to help.
Places mentioned: China
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Scientists Create the Littlest Big Bang to Study the Universe's Origins
The discovery redefines how large atoms need to be to produce the extreme state of matter found in the early universe.
Places mentioned: Netherlands
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Trump’s ambassador in Italy conducts ‘Love Boat’ diplomacy on his mega yacht
With a net worth of $11.1 billion, Tilman Fertitta, a great-grandson of Sicilian immigrants, is one of the wealthiest people ever to be a U.S. ambassador.
Places mentioned: Italy
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Meta's US Teen Rules Put Age Verification At Centre Of India's Child-Safety Debate: Experts
Meta's deal with the US states requires a two-hour daily limit, a midnight to 6 am block, and muted notifications between 8 am and 3 pm for children under 18.
Places mentioned: India
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Manhunt underway after woman killed in Swiss rave shooting
The shooting happened outside a rave in the northern Swiss town of Aarau. Police said they were still searching for the perpetrator.
Places mentioned: Zurich
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French Presidential campaign heats up
There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18. The campaign is slowly heating up, with several political gatherings taking place…
Places mentioned: France
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PM Modi in Tashkent: India, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen trade, defence and energy ties
In a significant diplomatic move, India and Uzbekistan announced a commitment to enhance cooperation in essential arenas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev engaged in…
Places mentioned: India
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Martinez is eighth Chelsea-Villa deal in four years
After Emiliano Martinez's move, BBC Sport looks at why Aston Villa and Chelsea have become one of the Premier League’s busiest transfer partnerships since 2022.
Places mentioned: Argentina
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Iceland appears to have rejected EU accession talks in referendum, reports say
The no camp looks to have prevailed, holding 52.5% of votes with only a few left to be counted, says public broadcaster Iceland appears to have rejected the government’s proposal to hold accession…
Places mentioned: France
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Fridges for humans during heatwaves in Japan
A Japanese company has created a human-sized fridge, and workplaces across the country have been testing it out amid Japan’s current heatwave. Caitlin Brown has the story.
Places mentioned: China and 1 other place
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Some migrants ready to pack bags fearing far-right win in east German state
As a far-right regional election victory looms in an ex-communist eastern German state, many migrants are readying to pack their bags, fearful of the AfD party's threatened "deportation and…
Places mentioned: Germany and 1 other place
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Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy'
Places mentioned: Iran
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Netanyahu condemns violence in West Bank
It was a rare condemnation from what is widely seen as the most religious and ultranationalist government in Israel’s history. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned recent attacks by Israeli…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump
Places mentioned: Canada
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Niger: Junta says back in control after mutiny
Gunfire and explosions have been reported in Niger, as mutinying soldiers attempted to storm the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, in a challenge to the ruling junta. The government said it…
Places mentioned: Belgium
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Iran’s supreme leader urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ in written message
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their “real enemy” and said divisions among Muslims served the interests…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Death toll rises as 3,000 remain missing in Nepal, China
Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750…
Places mentioned: China
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YouTuber Falsely Portrays Teacher As Mumbai Mayor's Husband, Case Filed
As per the FIR, the video featured details regarding the teacher's name, education, profession, religion, hobbies, and family background, alongside the misleading visuals.
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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Russia prepares for ‘massive strikes’ against Ukraine's energy facilities
Amid rising tensions, Russia announced plans for large-scale attacks aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure, following strikes on its own civilian areas. A recent attack in Bucha tragically resulted…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Icelanders reject EU-accession talks, broadcaster RUV reports
A “no” vote will disappoint Brussels.
Places mentioned: Brussels
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Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
His family in Afghanistan had received threats from the Taliban because of the work performed by his brothers in support of the U.S. military.
Places mentioned: Afghanistan
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Canada Leader Answers Trump's "Lake America" With Giant "Lake Ontario" Sign
Ontario Premier Doug Ford answered President Donald Trump's "Lake America" decree Saturday with a billboard-sized message on the Canadian shoreline - "Lake Ontario. Now and Always" - as Canadian…
Places mentioned: Canada
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Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politics
As the waters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers recede, leaving behind mud, debris and damaged infrastructure, a familiar pattern is visible in Nepal. When disaster strikes, the country’s usual…
Places mentioned: China
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Sudanese in Kordofan's Bara the latest civilians to be forced into battle
The Popular Resistance has played a crucial role in battlefield successes against the RSF, but some claim it is a vehicle to return figures from the Bashir era Members of the pro-Sudanese army Popular…
Places mentioned: Colombia and 1 other place
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'We will be there to attack': Israeli minister says US deal will not stop strikes on Iran
Israeli minister Eli Cohen said Israel would strike Iran again if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile programmes, even if it reaches an agreement with the United States. “If…
Places mentioned: Israel and 2 other places
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Suspicious Of Lover's Infidelity, Mumbai Man Kills Her With Poisoned Soft Drink
The woman, identified as Vishnumaya, was around two to two-and-a-half months pregnant. Police said she died after consuming the poisoned drink, allegedly given to her by her boyfriend in Mumbai
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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California legislature votes to ban child marriage and empower forced marriage victims
The two bills are yet to be signed into law, as they await Governor Gavin Newsom's signature. If confirmed, the legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Places mentioned: Boston
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Abdul El-Sayed apologizes to Jewish Democrats over past Temple Israel attack comments
On Saturday, El-Sayed insisted that his push for “context” to the attack was broadly appropriate, but not at that moment, explaining that such “conversations” could happen "in the fullness of time."
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran
The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.
Places mentioned: Athens
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Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
"I don't know if we're being played or if a false reality is being manufactured... but in this false narrative, we're pretending to run a process that will ultimately disarm Hamas."
Places mentioned: Israel
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UN says Special Rapporteurs are independent, not ‘out of control’ after Guterres interview
Guterres was referring to the process of the work Special Rapporteurs do, not the content or the output of that work, Dujarric claimed.
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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Australia news live: ‘we owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful; man dies after falling from eighth-floor balcony in Sydney
Police attempted to speak to man at Elizabeth Bay apartment block east of Sydney’s CBD on Sunday morning. Follow latest updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Joyce…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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2 LaGuardia Air Traffic Controllers Left Work Early Before Crash: Report
Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway…
Places mentioned: New York
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Bnei Brak Municipality says it is behind blocking of neighborhood to traffic during Shabbat
Haredi city council claims most locals are interested in closure, accuses secular opponents of seeking 'provocations,' though police and local official say no formal decision passed
Places mentioned: Israel
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Egypt, Kuwait urge return to US-Iran negotiations, de-escalation
Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdelatty and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah called for de-escalation and a return to diplomacy and negotiations between Iran and the…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Tilak Varma in India’s ODI World Cup plans as selectors seek Shreyas Iyer backup
As India's team management strategizes for the upcoming ODI World Cup, they're considering Tilak Varma as a valuable middle-order backup. His left-handed batting style could enhance the team's…
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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Kim Jong UN shakes up North Korea’s military, dismisses defence minister
North Korea has shaken up its military hierarchy by removing the defense minister, a move approved by Kim Jong Un in a recent leadership meeting. This change mirrors advancements at the nation's…
Places mentioned: South Korea and 1 other place
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US deports relative of Afghans who aided military to Africa
Afghan national granted protection in the US is one of dozens of people deported to war-torn Central African Republic.
Places mentioned: New York
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Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has long denied President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election.
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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Wife of British man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
The wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against the carrier in Britain, seeking damages…
Places mentioned: Singapore
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Amnesty calls for Dr Abu Safiya's release as he completes 600 days in Israeli detention
Amnesty International has called for the release of Palestinian paediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, who has completed 600 days in Israeli detention. Abu Safiya, director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Gas Leak On Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway Triggers Traffic Diversion
Experts from GAIL have shut valves on both sides of the affected section of the pipeline, following which the pressure inside the pipeline is gradually reducing, the administration said.
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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‘CoE cannot be only for contracted players’: VVS Laxman on India’s cricket pipeline
Synopsis: Sicily, Madrid, France and Berlin have all left their mark on chess vocabulary. The Sicilian Defence dates back to Giulio Cesare Polerio, while Ruy López gave the Spanish Opening one of its…
Places mentioned: Madrid and 3 other places
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Iceland EU referendum sees slim, early lead for 'yes' camp
The 'yes' camp won 51.2% of the vote in early counting, but election officials stressed that a more reliable result might not be ready until later on Sunday.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place