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Al-Qaeda regroups in Afghanistan, 25 years after 9/11
The terror organization and its offshoots have set up at least eight training sites over the past three years, taking advantage of the Taliban’s return to power.
Places mentioned: Afghanistan
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Inside Spain: Why do my three-year-old's schoolbooks cost €250?
In this week's Inside Spain, we explore why textbooks and other school materials are so eye-wateringly expensive in a country reputed for its low salaries.
Places mentioned: Spain and 1 other place
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Inside France: Le Pen family squabbles and France's tipping wars
From the deepening divides within the extended Le Pen family - otherwise known as the Rassemblement National party - via Jordan Bardella's English trip, accents and tipping culture, Inside France is…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Caribbean Briefing: Gunmen Shoot Up a Suriname Union Building on the Eve of Its Election
Masked men fired on a Suriname power-utility union hours before its leadership vote. Jamaica's arrivals fell 23.65%. The Caribbean this weekend.
Places mentioned: Miami
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Corals as climate archive: Are El Niños intensifying?
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Niño events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a…
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can play key role in belt and road, summit hears
Hong Kong’s ethnic minority communities can leverage their multicultural backgrounds and language skills to play an “important role” in the city’s efforts to build ties with belt and road countries…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Latest Russian Strikes On Ukraine Kill 2 In Zaporizhzhia, Wound At Least 17 In Odesa
A fresh round of overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine killed two people in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region and wounded at least 17 in the southern Odesa region, Ukrainian officials said on…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Mexico and Central America Briefing: Teachers Break a Cordon in Oaxaca, Guatemala’s Court Threatens Ministers
Teachers reached the venue where Sheinbaum was speaking. Guatemala's top court gave police six hours to clear roads. Central America this weekend.
Places mentioned: Colombia and 1 other place
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Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks
Trump inaugurated another golf course bearing his name in the town of Balmedie.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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9/11 at 25: How the ‘War on Terror’ helped mainstream Europe’s far right
The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.
Places mentioned: Madrid and 2 other places
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French police suspect Normandy train derailment was result of sabotage
A police source said Saturday that French investigators suspect sabotage caused a train derailment in northwest France after a fragment of rail was found on the track. At least 44 people were injured…
Places mentioned: Paris and 1 other place
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Guatemalan judge clears deputy minister, three leaders of terrorism charges
Luis Pacheco and three other Indigenous ex-leaders cleared of charges over 2023 Guatemala protests.
Places mentioned: Mexico and 2 other places
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Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
On his first visit to India, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not surrender to the U.S. and Israel, as New Delhi renewed its appeal for peace.
Places mentioned: Delhi and 1 other place
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Sweden heads to the polls: What’s at stake in the knife-edge election?
Sweden votes on Sunday as voters weigh migration, crime, the economy and whether the far right will enter government.
Places mentioned: Stockholm
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Andean Region Briefing: Peru’s New President Faces Her First Interpellation
Peru's deputies summoned the interior minister over a crime wave. Ecuador imposed a coastal curfew. What moved across the Andean region this week.
Places mentioned: New York
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Russia strikes cargo vessels, steel plants across Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its forces have struck several industrial facilities across Ukraine.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Gal Gadot blows shofar on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ before Rosh Hashanah
‘Wonder Woman’ star also talks gefilte fish, while musical guest MUNA distances itself from sharing the episode with Israeli star, posting ‘Free Palestine’
Places mentioned: Israel
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Minor had Rs 1.17cr interest income, father faced Rs 12.83L penalty; what ITAT did
The ruling arose from the tax dispute involving a man in New Delhi. He filed his income tax return on November 4, 2022, reporting total income of Rs 8.43 crore. The case was subsequently reopened by…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Southern Cone Briefing: Chile’s Supreme Court Expels Eleven of Its Own Judges
Chile's Supreme Court removed eleven judges who travelled abroad on sick leave. Argentine inflation hit a 14-month low. What moved across the Southern Cone.
Places mentioned: Peru
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Live: Crows stunned by early Brisbane blitz in sudden-death semi
Brisbane is hoping to bounce back from a shock loss to Sydney and keep its three-peat dream alive when it faces Adelaide in a Gabba semifinal. Follow live.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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A Small-Town Judge Just Grounded Colombia’s Return to Aerial Spraying of Coca
A circuit court in Puerto Asis suspended the pilot programme. Colombia has been trying to restart aerial eradication since a 2015 ban.
Places mentioned: Colombia
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Hong Kong’s contemporary artists deserve a bigger stage in its museums
There has been much hyperventilating over two recent controversies at M+, Hong Kong’s museum of visual culture. The first was a series of mahjong social nights charging museum members and patrons up…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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BRICS member states look to technology to help strengthen trade ties
The BRICS business forum kicked off in New Delhi on Friday, one day before India hosts the group’s annual summit. The focus of the forum was building more connected and resilient trade networks, with…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Bharat Mandapam Is India's BRICS Venue, Magnificence Spread Over 123 Acres
The state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam in the heart of Delhi has lit up to welcome some of the world's most powerful figures.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Brazil’s Leading Challenger Is Under Investigation Over Dark Horse, a Film About His Father
Police say the senator personally chased the money for a biopic of his father, financed by the banker at the centre of Brazil's biggest scandal.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Opinion: Opinion | Can India Mediate A 'Truce' Between Iran And UAE During BRICS Summit?
At the very start of the Israel-US war on Iran, it was a UAE diplomat who had suggested as much.
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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Buying Property in Morocco as a Foreigner in 2026
Buying property in Morocco as a foreigner is unrestricted except for agricultural land, and the ANCFCC title is what matters.
Places mentioned: Nairobi
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Is South Africa Safe for Expats as Crime Drops
Is South Africa safe for expats? SAPS quarterly data shows some violent crime declines, yet tactical living remains central for foreigners and investors.
Places mentioned: Cape Town and 2 other places
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Cost of Living Nairobi: Expat Budgets Jump 6%
Cost of living Nairobi for expats in 2026 shows premium rents rising up to 6% yearly as UN and regional headquarters staff compete for housing.
Places mentioned: Nairobi
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Upcoming round of Israel-Lebanon talks delayed from next week until October – US official
Lebanese president confirms 'no new talks with Israel at the present time'; as Israel prepares for elections and Hezbollah vows not to disarm, Israeli official cites scheduling conflict
Places mentioned: Israel
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Retire in Morocco 2026 Residence Permit and Costs
Retire in Morocco and you will not find a retirement visa. The route is the ordinary residence permit, plus a pension tax abatement.
Places mentioned: Nairobi
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French police suspect train derailment was sabotage
Investigators suspect that a train derailment in northwest France which injured 44, one gravely, was the result of sabotage, a police source told AFP on Saturday.
Places mentioned: France
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Grammy-winning US rapper Lil Durk acquitted in murder-for-hire trial
The Chicago rapper was arrested in 2024 and accused of involvement in a shooting that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 1 other place
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Chinese men warned over bridal scams as marriage squeeze drives search for wives in Africa
A young Malagasy woman was stopped at Madagascar’s Ivato International Airport last month as she prepared to travel to China for a proposed marriage, according to local media reports citing police…
Places mentioned: China
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Bangchak says no leaks found in Bangkok fuel pipeline
Bangchak Group said no leaks were found in a fuel pipeline along Chuea Phloeng Road in Klong Toey district of Bangkok following an inspection after thousands of litres of oil-contaminated wastewater…
Places mentioned: Bangkok
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‘The Runner’: Starring lovely London — and a sprinting Gal Gadot
ToI's movie maven and deputy editor tune in to the new Amazon Prime adventure that proves the former Wonder Woman is still in fighting form
Places mentioned: London
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No ‘red line’ for approving assemblies but security threats remain: police chief
There is no “red line” set for approving public assemblies, Hong Kong’s police chief has said, while warning that national security risks persist despite the landmark conviction and imprisonment of…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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'Mirzapur The Movie': Pankaj Tripathi film eyes Rs 175 crore India net
'Mirzapur The Movie' has comfortably crossed the Rs. 150 crore mark in India as it enters Day 9, with its net collection now standing at Rs. 159.63 crore. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi…
Places mentioned: India
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Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club
US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of…
Places mentioned: Dublin
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How does breathing alter the brain? Inside the science of sighs with a world-leading neuroscientist
You are doing it right now, and until I mentioned it, you were not aware of it. We all take breathing for granted. We tend to think of it as the body’s background software.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 3 other places
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New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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Syrian national indicted for aiding 2025 Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing
A Syrian national has been indicted in Berlin for aiding and abetting a 2025 knife attack at the Holocaust Memorial that left a Spanish tourist critically injured.
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Baby girl born in northern Israel marks first birth of Jewish New Year 5787
"She had a natural birth without pain medication and cooperated amazingly throughout the entire process," said Shift Supervisor and Deputy Midwife Tahrir Masalha.
Places mentioned: Israel
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American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final
Ben Shelton powers past Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semi-final to earn a spot in Sunday's final against number one seed Alexander Zverev.
Places mentioned: New York
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Wellington Airport evacuated after burnt cooking triggers smoke alarm
Fire and Emergency responded with two crews on Saturday afternoon.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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From words to deeds
Discussing the efficacy of the sanctions or the wisdom of weaponising Vaca Muerta misses the main point of President Javier Milei’s Malvinas moves. Leer más
Places mentioned: Washington and 2 other places
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Houthi offensive along Yemen’s Red Sea coast raises concerns about key shipping choke point
Analyst says advance by Iran-backed rebels 'doesn't change immediate risk profile' to Saudi and Israeli shipping, but warn they are now 'in a strong position to take further control if they want to'
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Norway’s Princess Astrid dies aged 94, two days after her brother King Harald’s funeral
King Haakon said his aunt had represented the royal family 'in a warm and dutiful manner'.
Places mentioned: Oslo
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NYC Mayor Mamdani shares Rosh Hashanah message with Jewish community
Zohran Mamdani shared a Rosh Hashanah message to Jewish New Yorkers, wishing those celebrating a sweet and meaningful holiday as they mark the start of the Jewish New Year.
Places mentioned: New York
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Phuket Chabad House cancels Rosh Hashanah meal following anti-Israel protest
The protest organizers tried to justify their actions by calling the protest “an important step in protecting the traditions and customs of the Thai people from disturbances by foreigners.”
Places mentioned: Israel
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Mexican authorities rescue eight from violent cartel’s secret site
Rescue operation in Jalisco uncovers cartel's hidden clinic, illegal drugs and weapons; six suspected guards arrested.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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Largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, officials say
More than 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, including two deaths, were linked to imported lettuce.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Why officials are 'reasonably confident' of avoiding fuel supply shocks
MBIE’s Iain Cossar explains why that’s the case, given the country is "probably one of the most exposed to a Hormuz closure".
Places mentioned: Singapore and 1 other place
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The Malvinas trick
If the Milei administration can gain momentum in Argentina’s sovereignty claim, he would be able to construct real political capital and adhesion from a broader base ahead of next year’s election…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Harita Bhadra: India's second-fastest woman with a jewellery brand
At 23, Bhadra is heading to her first international competition after a breakthrough domestic season that has included a 23.14-second 200m, a national indoor 60m title and an 11.22-second 100m. She…
Places mentioned: India
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The territorial imperative
Milei is seeking to sell Argentina as a haven of legal security for foreign capital while threatening to punish companies, shareholders and directors participating in a project opposed on…
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 1 other place
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Court case brought by Zionist federation against journalist Mary Kostakidis ended ‘by consent’
Former SBS newsreader had been accused by Zionist Federation of Australia of breaching Racial Discrimination Act when sharing X posts Federal court proceedings brought by the Zionist Federation of…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Chicago rapper Lil Durk acquitted in Los Angeles murder-for-hire plot
A federal jury in Los Angeles has acquitted Grammy-winning Chicago rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire plot targeting another rapper.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 1 other place
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Death toll from Philippines ferry fire climbs to 35, with dozens still missing
Access to the burnt-out boat has been slowed by toxic fumes and lingering heat, the country's coast guard says.
Places mentioned: Philippines
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What is AGI? How China’s AI firms are catching up as OpenAI Astra sparks debate
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s declaration that artificial general intelligence (AGI) has arrived following the release of OpenAI’s latest model, Astra, has ignited debate over whether AI’s holy grail is…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Ireland deploys snipers and 4,000 police for Trump visit
US President Donald Trump lands in Ireland under tight security on Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business…
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Saudi Arabia says Iraqi drones forced oil pipeline closure
Iraqi PM confirmed the news, said commander in charge of a southern province had been dismissed.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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The Evolution Of BRICS And Its Challenges Today
BRICS was set up to challenge a world order dominated by the United States and its Western allies. Together, its members account for more than 40 per cent of the world's population and almost a…
Places mentioned: United States
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Widow of Canadian killed in 9/11 wants to ‘redefine’ the day
Maureen Basnicki wants Canadians to redefine the day and celebrate service men and women including those who supported the victims in the aftermath of the terrorist attack.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles after condemning military drill as threat
North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea and Japan completed a trilateral military drill in response to North Korean nuclear threats. The…
Places mentioned: Seoul
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"Main Umeed Karta Hoon...": Russian Envoy's Hindi Message At BRICS Summit
Petr Sizov, Press Secretary of Russian Embassy in India, said on Friday as he expressed optimism about the deliberations at the 18th BRICS Summit, which formally begins tomorrow in New Delhi.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Ahead Of Xi Visit, China Says Will "Properly Handle Differences" With India
Xi is visiting India after nearly seven years, following his visit in 2020. He left Beijing on Saturday for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi at the invitation of PM Modi.
Places mentioned: Delhi and 1 other place
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Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Simhat Torah brought Jews out to dance in New York City’s streets. Then came 9/11.
Jewish New Yorkers remember how the holiday brought together 'a big mishmash of people' who otherwise wouldn't have otherwise worshiped together for a 'shul crawl' across the city
Places mentioned: New York
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Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree in Mississippi
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
Places mentioned: Mississippi
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3 Indian megacities among world's least climate-resilient: ranking
A recent study reveals that Ahmedabad and Hyderabad rank among the least resilient cities when facing climate disasters. Many cities across South Asia are highlighted for their high exposure to…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says
South Korea said it was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.
Places mentioned: Seoul and 1 other place
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Pakistan's Razaullah Khan scripts history, enters record books on Test debut
Razaullah Khan's Test debut at Edgbaston turned heads as he launched nine sixes, establishing a new record for a No. 9 batter. Despite this impressive performance, Pakistan faced an innings defeat…
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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Putin and Pezeshkian call out US dominance ahead of BRICS
The presidents of Iran and Russia have criticised US dollar dominance ahead of the BRICS summit in India.
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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Satellite image shows critical Saudi pipeline damaged in drone attack
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after a drone attack. Riyadh says the attack originated in Iraq.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 1 other place
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'Married brother to bring him into USA': DHS probe Ilhan Omar's immigration history
Places mentioned: London
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Why am I paying to withdraw my KiwiSaver? - Ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Newcastle's finals win is proof the future has come
Stars were born under the finals lights as Newcastle knockout finals win over South Sydney announced the dawn of a new tomorrow.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Mistakes and lack of clear guidance led to millions being misspent, pokie trust says
Pub Charity chief executive Martin Cheer says ignorance of the law is no excuse, however, as the regulator attempts to claw back millions of dollars.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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US declares end to lettuce parasite outbreak that killed 2
US health authorities on Friday declared the nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened thousands, though the Food and Drug Administration…
Places mentioned: Mexico
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US rapper Lil Durk found not guilty of murder-for-hire scheme
Prosecutors accused musician, born Durk Banks, of putting bounty on fellow rapper in retaliation for friend’s killing Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a murder-for-hire…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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Philippines bets big on rail, but can it fix a broken transport network?
A two-hour commute for a 14km (8.7-mile) journey. For Julius Dalay and millions of other Filipinos, this is just how public transport works in Manila: a mishmash of jeepneys, trains and buses that…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Internal splits threaten to slow Brics’ progress as bloc looks back on 20 years of growth
Leaders from some of the world’s largest emerging economies are gathering in New Delhi this weekend for a summit marking the 20th anniversary of Brics, a fast-expanding group of developing nations…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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‘Axis of Resistance’: How useful have proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis been to Iran?
Iran's allied non-state forces have proven valuable to Tehran, though not as intended.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Yu Zidi: China’s fearless swimming prodigy, 13, with Olympics in her sights
Yu Zidi made history last year aged 12 when she became the youngest-ever medallist at the swimming world championships. Now a teenager, she headlines China’s bid for Asian Games domination and has…
Places mentioned: China
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NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher
Officers found one 14-year-old’s ebike was capable of hitting 90km/h. Owners have two weeks to appeal the seizure before the bikes will be crushed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Rosh Hashanah political quiz: What's going to happen in the Middle East in 5787?
Which of the following Middle East and world events can be expected in 5787 (2026-2027)? Take this quiz and calculate the year you need to be prepared for.
Places mentioned: Middle East
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Trump is open to China building cars in US as Xi visit looms
Currently, Chinese vehicles are essentially shut out of the US market by steep tariffs and a Commerce Department ban.
Places mentioned: China
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DeSantis: 'Florida will provide asylum' to holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday accused the media of launching a smear campaign against the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, after a report revealed that the juror had a…
Places mentioned: Florida
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Psalms in the morgue and scrapped Rosh Hashanah sermons: American rabbis recall 9/11
On 25th anniversary of attack, which coincides with start of the Jewish New Year, rabbis describe how it changed both themselves and the US in ways that 'the previous Rosh Hashanah, no one could have…
Places mentioned: Israel
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles Day After South Korea's Maritime Drills
Pyongyang last month slammed plans for the so-called Freedom Edge joint exercises in international waters off South Korea as a "threat" to North Korea and other countries of the region.
Places mentioned: South Korea
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WATCH: David Muir sharers 9|11 tribute of drones illuminating NYC skyline with Twin Towers
Thousands of drones illuminated lower Manhattan, with one light for each person lost on the day of the September 11th attacks. David Muir shares how the breathtaking drone show came together.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky welcome first child
Pop superstar Lady Gaga and fiance Michael Polansky have welcomed their first child. The couple was photographed for the first time with their newborn baby. Gaga, aged 40, was seen carrying the infant…
Places mentioned: California
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Tung Chee-hwa had a clear vision for Hong Kong
The death of Tung Chee-hwa at age 89 has prompted a necessary reckoning with the legacy of Hong Kong’s first chief executive. Two decades after his resignation, the question endures: was Tung a…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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WATCH: America marks 25 years since 9|11
Twenty-five years after Sept. 11, 2001, ABC's David Muir looks back on the day that changed America, and the hope in a phone call decades later.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Trump Heads to Ireland for the Irish Open at His Golf Course
President Trump’s trip comes after a two-day Republican rally in Dallas, where he tried to energize voters amid fears that the party could face losses in the midterms.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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An exclusive look aboard the USS George Washington in its role in the Iran war
The USS George Washington, with its approximately 5,000 personnel, fighter jets and munitions, is the backbone of the U.S. military's tactical operation in the Iran war.
Places mentioned: Washington
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CIA drops dozens of declassified documents on bin Laden and al-Qaeda
A briefer told Clinton in 1998 that bin Laden’s 'preferred option is to strike the US on its own soil in Washington'.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Gen. Dan Caine reflects on responding to 9/11: "No doubt" nation was at war
Now the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine was a young fighter pilot mobilized in the response on Sept. 11, 2001.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Federal Judge Poised to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Library
The judge, in halting the pretrial fact-finding process, said President Trump’s claim of immunity could “dispose of the entire case” involving the library to be built in Miami.
Places mentioned: Miami