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WATCH: Ambulance driver arrested, accused of spying for Iran, providing footage of hospitals
Titi was an ambulance driver and allegedly provided his Iranian handlers with various types of intelligence, including the emergency protocols of various Israeli hospitals.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Police respond to Ashdod gunfire, seize cocaine and illegal weapons in overnight raids
Early on Thursday morning, police arrested a 45-year-old resident of Holon on suspicion of drug trafficking following a police raid on a warehouse in the city.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
Places mentioned: Turkey
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No Jew’s freedom should come with a price tag - opinion
Many advocates have argued that, in several high-profile federal cases, Jewish defendants received disproportionately harsh sentences compared with similarly situated non-Jewish defendants.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Record heatwave expected to hit Israel this weekend with potential 47°C in Sea of Galilee region
Extreme heat is forecast for the southern Golan Heights, the northern valleys, the Lower Galilee, the Kinneret Valley, the Dead Sea coast, the Jordan Valley, the Arava, the Judean Desert, and Negev.
Places mentioned: Israel
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AI could end up too cheap to control
Capital markets have signaled their faith in Anthropic and OpenAI’s impending hyper-profitability, valuing each at nearly $1 trillion. | John Ricky/Anadolu via Getty Images The AI industry’s investors…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Brazil El Niño Plan Injects US$262M to Stockpile Corn, Rice
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Total package value R$1.335 billion (~US$262 million), announced on July 29, 2026. —Grain purchases 310,000 tonnes of rice and 180,000 tonnes of corn for public stocks via…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Missile that left crater deep inside Poland was probably Russian, Polish PM says
The unidentified object caused a 10m-wide (33ft) crater a short distance from the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, about 100km from the border with Ukraine during a Russian attack on the city of Lviv.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 2 other places
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New $2 million blood bank opens in Wellington, major upgrade on old facilities
The New Zealand Blood Service says the capital's new blood bank - officially opened by the Health Minister on Wednesday - couldn't come soon enough.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
Places mentioned: Egypt
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Six of history’s most dangerous fashion trends
Staying on top of the latest fashion trends can sometimes mean sacrificing your own health and comfort for style. Modern fashion trends including suffocating shapewear, flimsy ballet flats and…
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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US man hikes out of mountains for help after being impaled by trekking pole
David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous…
Places mentioned: Montana
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Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least 8 civilians and wound dozens
The blitz expanded Russia's almost daily bombardment of Ukrainian cities as Moscow apparently looked to exploit Kyiv's critical shortage of Western-supplied anti-ballistic missile defenses.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Olivia Dean nominated and Lily Allen snubbed in Mercury Prize list
This year's best album shortlist includes several returning nominees - but Lily Allen misses out.
Places mentioned: London
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England appoints new Test cricket coach as Joe Root returns as captain
Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is appointed as England Test coach, with Joe Root as captain.
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
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Poland’s Leader Says Russian Missile May Have Struck Its Territory During Ukraine Attack
Russian missiles have briefly entered Polish airspace during Russian strikes on western Ukraine in the past, but a missile has never hit Poland itself.
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Hong Kong doctor spared jail for fraudulently obtaining cough syrup, ADHD drugs
A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital has been spared jail for prescribing excessive medication to his patients and misappropriating the drugs for personal use. The District Court…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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US Carries Out 'Heavy Wave' Of Strikes On Iran In Response To Attacks On Gulf State Sites
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces carried out a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iranian targets in what it described as a response to Tehran's attempted missile attacks on US forces in the…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Government report to show how US economy performed amid Iran war
The U.S. economy is expected to have slowed slightly in the second quarter.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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The resurrection of the musical vampire: from the 19th century stage to The Vampire Lestat
June 7 2026 was a historic day for musical vampires. The stage adaptation of The Lost Boys won four Tony awards and the third season of the TV show Interview with the Vampire, now retitled The Vampire…
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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Brazil Agribusiness Bankruptcies Surge 33% in Q1
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Q1 2026 filings Agribusiness judicial recovery requests reached 517 in Q1 2026, a 33% jump versus Q1 2025, per Neot. —2025 annual record Serasa Experian recorded 1,990…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Middle East divided as Iran war, Houthi-Saudi Arabia tensions continue to ramp up
The recent joint US-Saudi attacks marked the first time Riyadh has publicly joined strikes alongside Washington.
Places mentioned: Washington
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BNDES Fleet Renewal: US$3.9 Billion for Trucks and Buses
Brazil · Business Key Facts —Total Approved BNDES approved R$20 billion (~US$3.9 billion) on July 29, 2026, representing about 95% of the program’s roughly R$21 billion (~US$4.1 billion) budget…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Possible Russian missile crashes in Poland during Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths in Germany recorded so far this year
Approximately 9,800 people died due to high temperatures in Germany up to mid-July, according to the Robert Koch Institute, putting this year's total already above any single year in the past decade.
Places mentioned: Germany
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Free ‘3 Obás De Xangô’ Exhibit Opens Brazil’s CAIXA Cultural
LIFE: Salvador Key Facts —Opening Date. The exhibition opens on 2 August 2026 at the new CAIXA Cultural Salvador unit. —Venue. It is housed in the Pelourinho unit at Rua do Saldanha, nº 14, in…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
Places mentioned: Kenya
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Explained: France's new rules for renting out your home on Airbnb
Rules for renting out your main residence in France as a short-term holiday let have changed - here's what you need to know.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Daniel Kinahan fails in final bid to prevent extradition from UAE
Cartel boss set to go on trial charged with directing organised crime
Places mentioned: Dubai and 1 other place
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AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans
Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” with others.
Places mentioned: California
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Russian missile violated NATO airspace in Poland, Kyiv says, amid deadly strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed "insufficient or delayed" air defense supplies for the deaths of several people across Ukraine in fresh Russian strikes.
Places mentioned: Seattle and 2 other places
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Deborah De Luca Cali: Italy’s Techno Star Hits Colombia
Electronic Music in Latin America Key Facts —The Artist. Deborah De Luca is an Italian techno DJ and producer from Naples, known for hard techno blended with melodic elements. —The Label. She founded…
Places mentioned: Colombia and 1 other place
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‘Nightmarish’ Wildfire in Crete Kills Two Firefighters as Thousands Evacuate
Greece also worked to contain blazes on Lesbos and in the Peloponnese, where another firefighter died, in the midst of a brutal wildfire season for Europe.
Places mentioned: Greece
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Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza
South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
Places mentioned: Cape Town and 1 other place
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French Expression of the Day: Pied-à-terre
This property-related phrase has a surprising military history.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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It was ‘most likely’ a Russian cruise missile that crashed in Poland, defence minister says – Europe live
Inspector of the Polish Air Force says as part of Russia’s attack on Ukraine last night two missiles were identified as posing direct threat to Poland Poland’s defence minister Władysław…
Places mentioned: Greece and 5 other places
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Hundreds of female councillors warned following spate of ‘distressing’ phone calls
Gardaí contacted by Association of Irish Local Government over ‘disturbing’ sexual comments from individual
Places mentioned: Ireland
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Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges
US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.
Places mentioned: New York
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France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters
Emergency crews have faced barely a pause between heatwaves and fire fronts this summer.
Places mentioned: Greece and 2 other places
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
Places mentioned: Brazil and 3 other places
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Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Oil prices move higher as Iran threatens response to latest U.S. strikes
Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, gained 1.5% to $92.10 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures advanced 0.9% to $85.23 per barrel.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Deaths in Ukraine after Zelenskyy warns of Russian strikes
At least eight people have been killed in air strikes across Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a "massive Russian attack" citing air force reports, as Kyiv in turn again bombed a…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 2 other places
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South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay for Chad le Clos's record 21st Commonwealth Games medal.
Places mentioned: Delhi and 4 other places
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Mumbai's Iconic Air India Building To Be Devendra Fadnavis' New Office Address
The 23-story sea-facing Air India building at Nariman Point was acquired by the Maharashtra government for Rs 1,601 crore.
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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Thousands evacuated in Crete as European wildfires continue to rage
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks
Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least eight people.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Africa: Cotton Farmers Could Earn From Soil Carbon Credits
[Bird Story Agency] A scheme tested in Uzbekistan could let African cotton farmers earn twice over, once for the fibre and once for the carbon stored in the soil beneath their fields.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Japanese mall is rebuilt to withstand earthquakes. Then it collapses again
Japan’s Aeon Mall Kumamoto was rebuilt to withstand earthquakes after it was damaged in strong quakes in April 2016. Its June reopening was meant to be a fresh start, the gleaming building a symbol of…
Places mentioned: Japan and 1 other place
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Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds
An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that was involved.
Places mentioned: Canada
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As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing
China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical strategy.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Donald Trump angry as Iran conflict drags on without 'endpoint': Report
Places mentioned: Iran
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As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?
As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars…
Places mentioned: China
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De Zerbi wants to convince Spence to stay at Spurs
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi says he wants to convince England defender Djed Spence to stay at the club.
Places mentioned: Sydney and 2 other places
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I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots
A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 1 other place
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'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence
Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.
Places mentioned: New York
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Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war, denies influencing strikes after DC meeting
Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to enter or escalate the Iran war, saying the US president is the "senior partner" as the two leaders discussed the Hormuz blockade and further military action.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Electronics company ESC BAZ presents border protection, defense technology to IDF officials
The systems and technological innovations were developed based on the lessons of October 7 and conclusions drawn from three years of fighting.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Australia: Telegram faces legal action over failure to remove terrorist content
Australia says videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings weren't removed from Telegram after they were reported. The move comes a day after Russia charged founder Pavel Durov with facilitating…
Places mentioned: Sydney and 1 other place
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Explosions heard across southern Iran as US CENTCOM begins strikes - report
Explosions were heard in the southern Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas, Abu Musa, Kish Island, and Qeshm Island, Iranian state media Press TV reported.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Heatstroke fears rise as Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water
The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushita is most worried about the invisible…
Places mentioned: Japan
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Trump met with Saudi defence minister after joint strikes on Iraq: Report
US President Donald Trump met with Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, on Wednesday for urgent discussions following the two countries' joint strikes on Iraq, Axios reported…
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 2 other places
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Banks, Kim introduce stuttering legislation with backing of former NBA player
Sens. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Wednesday introduced legislation that attempts to improve identification and treatment for children who stutter, with an assist from former NBA player…
Places mentioned: New York
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US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops
The US military said the strikes were in response to Iran firing missiles at US forces in the Middle East on Tuesday.
Places mentioned: Saudi Arabia and 3 other places
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DOJ asking secretive court to remove Afghan woman allegedly tied to terror plot
The DOJ is seeking to deport an Afghan woman who prosecutors allege is an "alien terrorist," in the first-ever test case before a secretive court that has never convened since it was created three…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Kermadec Islands region
The islands are approximately 800-1000km northeast of the North Island.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling charged with assaulting NT administrator
Member for Solomon has previously denied alleged incident with administrator David Connolly Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material, extremist violence
The office of the eSafety Commissioner said it had begun action after Telegram failed to remove videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings.
Places mentioned: Australia
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Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack
Six dead in Kryvi Rih including two children and fires in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, after wave of ballistic missile launches A Russian missile strike killed at least six people in central Ukraine…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening
Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops, a day after joint US-Saudi strikes on militants in Iraq Middle East crisis – live updates The US military…
Places mentioned: Egypt and 2 other places
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Quebec Liberal Party leader Charles Milliard unveils economic plan
With weeks to go before Quebec's election campaign, Liberal Leader Charles Milliard unveiled his economic vision centred on stronger ties within Canada and new trade partnerships.
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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Opposition blocks transfer of NIS 392 million in coalition funds for Haredi schools, settlements
Funding now highly unlikely to be approved before the Oct. 27 elections, as the opposition must consent to any further consideration of the matter while parliament in recess
Places mentioned: Israel
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US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets
WASHINGTON, July 29 - The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes on Iran, which lasted two hours and hit dozens of targets, with Washington casting the strikes as a…
Places mentioned: Washington
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‘Quite disappointed’? Trump’s mixed signals ahead of Xi’s September trip
US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran, even as he revived his accusation that long-time US…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Husband of North Carolina woman missing in Grenada doesn't suspect foul play
The husband of a North Carolina woman who went missing last week while visiting the Caribbean island of Grenada said Wednesday he believes "there was no foul play" in her disappearance.
Places mentioned: North Carolina
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USDA to fund Arizona facility to fight New World screwworm
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday her department will invest $25 million towards opening a new sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona to combat New World Screwworm (NWS). During a…
Places mentioned: Arizona and 1 other place
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Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained
The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.
Places mentioned: Kentucky
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Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material
Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.
Places mentioned: New York
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Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?
Members of a delegation from the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa paid tribute to their ancestors at the historic Ryukyu Kingdom cemetery in Beijing, highlighting a legacy of ties that China is…
Places mentioned: Tokyo and 1 other place
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Death toll in Japan earthquake rises to 23 as aftershock and heat complicate rescue efforts
Soldiers and emergency workers are combing through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors The death toll from the major earthquake that hit Japan on Tuesday…
Places mentioned: Japan
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Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank
A French teenager who posted a video of himself licking a straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine in Singapore was fined S$600 (US$465) for public nuisance on Thursday. The clip had gone…
Places mentioned: Singapore
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Videos show dangerous flooding in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Dangerous flash floods hit the Northeast this week as heavy rains and thunderstorms inundated the area. Videos show the chaos and damage. Some footage has no sound.
Places mentioned: New York
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Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt
The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.
Places mentioned: Singapore
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China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relations
China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 1 other place
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Kirti Kulhari loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud, files complaint with Mumbai police
In a shocking turn of events, Kirti Kulhari, the talented actress, encountered cyber fraud in Mumbai. Unidentified criminals infiltrated her mobile phone and credit card, executing unauthorized…
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Up to 23 feared dead in Japan quake
KUMAMOTO, Japan - Up to 23 people were feared dead on Thursday after a major earthquake in Japan, with four bodies now pulled out from the tangled wreckage of a shopping mall ripped apart by a…
Places mentioned: Japan
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Fauci to face contempt vote after refusing to answer Covid questions in Congress
Senator Rand Paul says: "I think there is a very real chance that he could be prosecuted for that."
Places mentioned: New York
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Hikers evacuated from West Coast Trail as Parks Canada says parts are impassable
Parks Canada has issued a warning saying sections of the trail are currently 'impassable' and recommends not crossing creeks or rivers on foot at this time.
Places mentioned: Japan and 1 other place
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Stock futures rise as Microsoft jumps after earnings; traders hope to recover from Fed Day sell-off: Live updates
Investors were digesting megacap tech earnings and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 2 other places
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Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington
"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."
Places mentioned: Washington
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Tourism Kelowna urges visitors not to judge the Okanagan by a few smoky days
Tourism officials note that, despite last week's smoke, much of this summer has been relatively smoke-free.
Places mentioned: Canada
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A new fuel refinery is a start. But Australia is still vulnerable to shipping disruptions without a clear strategy
The Australian government announced this week it would study whether to build a major oil refinery in Western Australia to help shore up the country’s energy security. If approved, it would be…
Places mentioned: Australia and 4 other places
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Queensland MP pens ‘White Men Can Sprint’ social media post after Lachlan Kennedy takes silver in Glasgow
LNP member Llew O’Brien says ‘there is nothing wrong with being proud of your heritage’, leading Angus Taylor to state: ‘I congratulate all Australians’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Netanyahu meets with Evangelical community leaders to discuss Iran war, standing up to hatred
Both the Evangelical leaders and Netanyahu emphasized the importance of unity and support between the two communities.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Centcom says two hours-long wave of strikes against Iran 'successfully completed'
The US Central Command claimed attacks on dozens of targets in Iran, including military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal surveillance and defence sites, and maritime…
Places mentioned: Iran
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CWG 2026 medal tally: Where does India stand after Gavit gold on Day 7?
The three medals added on Wednesday took India's overall tally to 15 medals, including three gold, nine silver and three bronze, helping the country remain eighth on the medal table.
Places mentioned: India
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'Embarrassing': Former hockey captain slams India's blue jersey being replaced by saffron
Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, calling it "embarrassing" and…
Places mentioned: India