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Seville, Jefferson-Wooden roar to 100m wins at Silesia Diamond League
Brazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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Humanoid robots smash Usain Bolt’s 100-meter record
Tiangong Ultra (left) also broke the 400 meter world record during this year’s World Humanoid Robot Games. | Image: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images The 9.58-second 100-meter dash record set by Usain Bolt in…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente
Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 2 other places
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Africa: Surge in Betting Fuels Poverty and Crime Across West Africa - Nextier Report
[Vanguard] ABUJA-- A new policy analysis has warned that the fast-growing gambling industry in low-income areas of Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone is worsening economic hardship for young people and…
Places mentioned: Nigeria
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UK Prime Minister Burnham Arrives in Ukraine as Russia Amps Up Warnings
In his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of consequences for doing so.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Iran warns of 'consequences' for countries joining US economic sanctions
The Iranian Foreign Ministry warned on Monday that there would be "consequences" for countries joining the US campaign of economic pressure against the Islamic Republic. "The necessary warnings have…
Places mentioned: Washington
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In Sudan’s deserted Bara, blood waters its famous lemon trees
Sources who reached the war-torn town tell MEE that just two elderly people were found alive after the RSF retreated Three women, who are part of a group of displaced people from the towns of Bara and…
Places mentioned: United States and 1 other place
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Pope Leo XIV calls for international response to deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The pope also remembered communities in central Italy ahead of Monday's 10th anniversary of the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck areas of Lazio, Umbria and Marche, killing around 300 people.
Places mentioned: Italy
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Some of Russia’s A.I. Drones Are Powered by Nvidia Microcomputers, Ukrainian Officials Say
The tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
Places mentioned: Russia
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Hong Kong launches real-name booking system for popular Sai Kung coastal trail
Hong Kong has launched its first countryside real-name reservation system, capping daily visitors to a popular trail in Sai Kung at 2,000 on select dates, with a lawmaker and a district councillor…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Can ‘Argentina’s Texas’ Save the Country’s Economy?
Thousands of Argentines are flocking to a remote stretch of Patagonia, seeking work with only backpacks, tents and the hope that they and their country can turn around their fortunes.
Places mentioned: Texas
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In West Texas, Trump’s Border Wall Collides With Latino History
A century ago, Mexican American families came together to build an adobe church near the border. Can its bell toll again as the wall expansion nears?
Places mentioned: Texas
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Meet India’s AI Kid: Kerala teenager builds AI tools while studying Commerce
Kerala teenager Raul John Aju, known as “Raul the Rockstar” and the “AI Kid of India”, has pursued artificial intelligence alongside his Commerce studies. A self-taught technology enthusiast, he has…
Places mentioned: India
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Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan
Endorsement of Republican incumbent over challenger with same name adds twist to unusual campaign in Alaska Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary…
Places mentioned: Alaska
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As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
Places mentioned: South Dakota and 1 other place
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Mainland school operator leases Kowloon tower as talent influx drives city’s education boom
A Hong Kong-listed educational group has completed the largest commercial property leasing deal so far this quarter, as the sector benefits from an influx of immigrant and expatriate families to the…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Brazil presidential debate zeroes in on Chinese investment and US tariffs
Brazil’s presidential candidates opened the televised campaign season on Sunday with a debate that turned repeatedly to the country’s position between Washington and Beijing. The exchange comes in an…
Places mentioned: Sao Paulo and 2 other places
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How Argentina’s Oil Boom Is Changing Patagonia
Our correspondent Emma Bubola travels to northwest Patagonia, the epicenter of an oil boom that Argentina hopes will revolutionize its economy.
Places mentioned: Argentina
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'It embarrasses me to be involved': Inside the National Guard D.C. deployment
As President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. enters its second year, three guard members who served many months on the mission share their reactions with NPR.
Places mentioned: Washington
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NASA’s New Space Telescope Is Poised to Discover Hidden Facets of the Universe
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to discover as many as 200,000 new planets and reveal details about the elusive nature of dark matter and dark energy.
Places mentioned: Florida and 2 other places
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Fast-fashion giant Shein sets cut-price $27bn valuation for Hong Kong IPO
China-based retailer swung to $99m loss in first quarter and faces scrutiny over its environmental footprint Business live – latest updates Shein, which built a fast-fashion empire on what seemed like…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Ukraine wants peace but won't give in, Zelenskyy says on Independence Day
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Sean Grayson, former deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
Places mentioned: Illinois
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DRC, M23 agree peace roadmap as Doha talks seek to regain momentum
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks, setting out the next steps and timetable under the Doha framework. The deal comes after months of…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Germany's ageing population pushes social spending to record high, Ifo says
BERLIN, Aug 24 - Combined spending related to old age and illness accounted for around 70% of total social spending in Germany last year, pushing the social budget to a new record high, according to…
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Oh deer: Border Police rescue a fawn being illegally held for hunting in West Bank, A-Ram
A 48-year-old Kafr Aqab resident was detained and taken for further questioning by the INPA on suspicion of committing offenses including the trade, possession, and hunting of a protected species.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Shin Bet must protect Eisenkot before political violence brings Israel another tragedy - editorial
Providing Eisenkot with security before the election is the best way to ensure the country does not endure another devastating national tragedy.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as Iran, US blockades restrict energy shipments
A total of 89 vessels exited the strait while 103 entered over the seven-day period, the report, based on Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, showed.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Woman accused of posing as man and deceiving women into sexual acts released to house arrest
According to police suspicions, the complainants’ consent to the alleged acts was obtained through deception, as they believed the person with whom they were in a relationship was a man.
Places mentioned: Israel
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U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Thousands forced to evacuate parts of Reno, Nevada, as new wildfire rages
Officials say the fire, which has now burned more than 15,000 acres and is zero percent contained, was human caused. Nearly 90,000 people have been told to evacuate or prepare to leave.
Places mentioned: Nevada
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says US entering 'endgame' with Iran, will sever economic lifelines
"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."
Places mentioned: Washington
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Pro-Palestinian protesters sentenced over blocking Golden Gate Bridge traffic in 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug 23 - Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza have been sentenced to 30 days, with credit for…
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 1 other place
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Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit
Forest and land fires across Indonesia have spiked once again. News and social media in the country are flooded with images of thick plumes of smoke from Kalimantan (or Borneo) — the world’s third…
Places mentioned: Indonesia
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Oil falls as Trump pledges economic war on Iran
Both main crude contracts were down 2.3 per cent, with the Brent benchmark sitting at US$92 a barrel.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Murder-suicide suspected as woman, 66, found dead after husband jumped from building
Hong Kong police are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after an 80-year-old man allegedly jumped to his death from a residential building, shortly before officers found his 66-year-old wife…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Watch live: Govt pushes ahead with social media ban for under-16s
A new bill will put pressure on social media companies to comply, while also establishing an online safety regulator and setting up a penalty regime.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate race
A third Dan Sullivan — a former Anchorage mayor — has weighed in on the competitive Senate race, endorsing Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over former teacher Dan J. Sullivan.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
Places mentioned: China
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Will Rishabh Pant bat on day 2 of Sri Lanka Test? India coach answers
Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.
Places mentioned: India
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Australia see spike in near-misses amid air traffic controller shortage
Australia’s shortage of air traffic controllers is showing signs of nearing a breaking point after the country’s busiest airport recorded at least four near misses in the past month. Since late July…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Christchurch business evacuates over hazardous, unidentified substance
FENZ says they are still working to identify the substance.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga
A whale-watching boat carrying several New Zealand Anglican Church delegates capsized and sank in Tonga on Friday.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Hayden Panettiere's mother breaks silence after her death
Lesley Vogel shares how she hopes her daughter will be remembered.
Places mentioned: South Carolina
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Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade war with Canada, one of its biggest trading partners.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Investment market volatility is ‘here to stay’ unless global recession strikes: analyst
Wealthy investors should be ready for higher volatility “for years” as uncertainties around artificial intelligence (AI) development and geopolitical risks are set to persist, according to a major…
Places mentioned: China
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Human-caused Nevada wildfire forces 42,000 people to evacuate
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has forced 42,000 people to evacuate and put another 45,000 on alert.
Places mentioned: Nevada
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Alibaba plunges after announcing $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push
Alibaba shares plunged 10% after the tech giant priced a $10.2 billion share placement to fund its growing AI investments.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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What’s in the Imran Khan letter? Gavaskar, Kapil make three requests to Pakistan PM
The letter was initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell. It is the second appeal by former international captains seeking humane treatment and medical care for the 73-year-old Khan.
Places mentioned: Australia and 1 other place
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Three people rescued from burning Dunedin building
A fire investigator is investigating the cause of the fire.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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After Wildberries, Ukraine launches drone campaign on Russia’s Ozon
Ozon is Russia’s second-largest online marketplace.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Rs 92 Crore Spent On Union Ministers' Delhi Homes Repair In 2025-26: RTI
The most frequent demands for repair and renovation mostly concern electrical items such as fans, LED lights and plumbing work every few months, and replacing floor tiles every few years.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Travellers who already booked Fiji holidays could pay more, travel groups warn
Australian and New Zealand travel industry bodies are urging Fiji to delay a new 5 percent tourism tax, saying travellers with existing bookings could face unexpected additional costs.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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New charges over alleged corruption in North Island prisons
An additional 33 charges have been added to the 108 already laid.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Electricity system overhaul overdue - Business advocates
A business group advocating for stronger economic growth is lobbing for policy reform and a shake-up of New Zealand's electricity system.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open Higher Amid Mixed Global Cues
Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices fall to $93 as investors await 'toughest' US sanctions on Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran
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‘Hang in there’: Chinese boys offer US$1.5 to struggling store owner, sparking wave of support
Three boys from southeastern China offered 10.5 yuan (US$1.5) to a convenience store owner on the brink of closing, igniting a wave of public support. Five years after borrowing money to establish his…
Places mentioned: China
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‘We are not in a safe place’: women reveal being abused while producing the food Australians eat
I just worked two weeks in a farm in New South Wales and one of my friends stayed with my kids at home. With rent, sometimes I pay on time. Sometimes I call the landlord and say I will pay in two…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Suspect in quintuple homicide on rural property outside Portland found dead
A suspect in the killings of five people whose bodies, and those of several animals, were found on a rural property in Oregon was found dead Sunday, officials said.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Israeli in Athens says he was expelled from social event after revealing his identity
He said the incident left him especially hurt because the gathering was presented as an international event open to people from around the world.
Places mentioned: Athens
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Greece moves Patriot interceptor to protect key military base amid rising US-Iran tensions - report
Sources close to the regime in Tehran warned that Iran may attack US military targets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalated the conflict.
Places mentioned: Athens
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Homes crack as London heatwaves trigger record subsidence claims
Londoners are facing historic levels of subsidence risk after five successive heatwaves dried out the clay soil on which much of the British capital is built. Insurance claims tied to subsidence – a…
Places mentioned: London
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Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention
A sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday said his father was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Joshua Aviles has spent roughly nine months deployed at sea due to the…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Can Kenya’s AI ambitions coexist with Naivasha’s water needs?
As Kenya courts data-centre investment, communities fear growing pressure on an already stressed water system.
Places mentioned: Kenya and 1 other place
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Man suspected of murdering five in Oregon found dead
Aug 23 - A man suspected of killing five people in rural Oregon was found dead in a suspected suicide, local law enforcement said on Sunday.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Trump administration predicts US trade war 'devastating' for Canada
The United States accounts for roughly 70 per cent of Canadian exports.
Places mentioned: United States and 1 other place
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Surging Lions roll past Roughriders 30-16
T. J. Lee knew the exact mindset the B.C. Lions defence needed against the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
Places mentioned: Singapore and 2 other places
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Mamdani’s team sends memo to ‘upset’ New Yorkers over million-dollar home tax
In a recent development, New York City's Finance Commissioner delivered a memo about the pied-à-terre tax that he could not present in person due to ongoing litigation. The memo specifies that the…
Places mentioned: New York
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AFL boss says suspended Swans will not be invited to Brownlow ceremony
AFL boss Andrew Dillon speaks to the media about the Sydney Swans scandal, saying "the actions of a few don't define the actions of the entire industry".
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Half of Hong Kong’s public bodies omit emissions data, green group finds
Half of Hong Kong’s government departments and public bodies have not disclosed their greenhouse gas emissions data and some calculations have been based on outdated information, a green group has…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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‘Economic D-Day’: US ‘enters endgame’ against Iran; Tehran threatens Gulf oil blockade
The United States is gearing up for an extensive financial campaign aimed at Iran, introducing new sanctions against nations and companies engaging in trade with Tehran. In response, Iran has signaled…
Places mentioned: Iran and 2 other places
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Oil prices slip over $1 as US weighs ‘D-Day’ Iran sanctions
In the lead-up to impending US sanctions on Iran, oil prices fell as investors capitalized on recent gains. As Washington prepares to unveil its most stringent measures Monday, the potential for…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence
Places mentioned: Chicago
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India crushes cockroach dissent as ‘Fix Schools’ campaign riles Modi
The Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
Places mentioned: India
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Duleep Trophy starts with a question mark on relevance
The significance of the Duleep Trophy is under scrutiny following the ousting of national selectors from the team selection process. Delhi opener Sanat Sangwan faced a surprising benching despite…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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3 Cyclists Die in One Week in Hit-and-Runs in New York City
Those who died were all on e-bikes. Seventeen cyclists have been killed so far this year, and advocate groups said the deaths should be a rallying cry for safety improvements.
Places mentioned: New York
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US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacific
US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam A US government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana…
Places mentioned: China
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‘If you can’t take it back, don’t say it’: Jadeja’s blunt message to Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal has come under fire for his altercation with Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando. Former cricketer Ajay Jadeja cautioned Jaiswal about the potential repercussions of his aggressive behaviour…
Places mentioned: India
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2 Delhi MLAs among several injured after car jumps divider, slams into SUV
An out-of-control car crashed through a divider at Delhi's ITO on Sunday evening. The vehicle then collided head-on with an SUV carrying two Members of the Legislative Assembly. Anil Jha and Abhay…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Remembering Zhu Rongji and understanding his legacy
“History doesn’t repeat itself but it often rhymes.” This famous quote, widely attributed to Mark Twain, keeps playing in my mind as China mourns the death of former premier Zhu Rongji and reflects on…
Places mentioned: China
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Auckland man charged in relation to major organised crime investigation
The investigation is linked to what police called "one of the world's largest organised crime takedowns".
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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NZ’s invasive pest control needs a new approach – starting with local government reform
The invasive Mediterranean fanworm. spiderment/Getty Images As Cabinet considers proposals to amalgamate regional authorities as part of its overhaul of local government, much of the discussion has…
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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French tourist dies in Death Valley heat after vehicle gets stuck in mud
The temperature reached 116 degrees the day Pierre Michel Formosa, 68, died, the National Park Service said.
Places mentioned: California
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Runner smashes half-marathon record, heads straight to the football
Yomif Kejelcha reclaims the men's half-marathon world record with a sizzling time of 56 minutes, 51 seconds in Buenos Aires.
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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Three Israeli Jews rescued after entering prohibited Palestinian Authority areas in West Bank
In a separate incident earlier this month, a woman in her 20's living in central Israel who had been forcibly taken to Hebron was located and rescued by authorities.
Places mentioned: Israel
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The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?
This weekend, the AFL will unveil a first: a “wildcard round”. This round involves two matches to kick off the finals series, in the first change to the league’s finals format in 25 years. On Friday…
Places mentioned: Australia and 1 other place
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Ukraine: UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv in show of support
Andy Burnham's first trip abroad as PM will see him co-chair a meeting of Ukraine's main backers and meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The visit comes as Ukraine marks its 35th independence day. DW has…
Places mentioned: Washington and 2 other places
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Oil prices fall as investors await 'toughest' U.S. sanctions on Iran
Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited details of what Washington has billed as its toughest-ever sanctions campaign against Iran.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Yashar surges ahead of Likud as Eisenkot party outlines plans for potential government - analysis
Other recent polls have differed on the size of the advantage, but most of the six surveys reviewed for this article placed Yashar ahead of Likud.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Police investigate after 5 bodies found in rural area outside Portland, Oregon
Oregon authorities say they're investigating the deaths of five people found on a rural property outside Portland as a quintuple homicide
Places mentioned: Washington
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Stranded French tourist dies in Death Valley during 47 deg C heat
Summertime temperatures in Death Valley can reach as high as 54 deg C, with nighttime temperatures of up to 32 deg C.
Places mentioned: Arizona
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US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports
Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf "if the economic war continues”.
Places mentioned: Pakistan and 1 other place
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Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty
Israel conquered the Golan Heights in the Six-Day War, annexing the area by law in 1981. UN Security Council resolution 497, passed only days later, rejected the annexation as "null and void."
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Drone attack kills two children, burns logistics hub in Russia's Krasnodar
Aug 24 - Two children were killed and another nine people, including seven children, were injured after drone debris hit a private childcare centre in Krasnodar, southern Russia, overnight, Governor…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Republicans see opportunity in progressives' primary wins while Democrats embrace debate
US Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, called the Democratic left wing "dangerous, radical, and, frankly, weird" in comments during NBC's "Meet the Press."
Places mentioned: South Carolina and 1 other place
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Treasury Secretary to announce Iran sanctions as Tehran dismisses economic warfare threat
Bessent told CNBC that the sanctions will be the "toughest" in history.
Places mentioned: Iran
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'Absolute nightmare' - patients left waiting in soiled beds at North Shore emergency department
Emergency department nurses say Health NZ had failed to plan properly for winter, and conditions are increasingly "feral".
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Donalds says he's 'working' with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPS
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), the GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is “working” with leaders in Haiti to stabilize the country, after the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than…
Places mentioned: Florida