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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
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The death toll from devastating Himalayan glacial floods crossed the grim 1,000 mark on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali …
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Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
AFP - 52m ago
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to match any US move to return to a June deal aimed at ending their …
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Mass Russian barrage kills 12 in Kyiv
AFP - 3h ago
Russia launched a barrage of drones and ballistic missiles at Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, killing at …
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Tibet activists accuse China of downplaying floods
AFP - 4h ago
Exiled Tibetans and advocacy groups have accused China of heavily underreporting the death toll from devastating …
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Thai resort readies for US carrier's 5,000 sailors
AFP - 4h ago
A US aircraft carrier at the centre of a political row over conditions on board was set to arrive in Thailand on …
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Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
AFP - 5h ago
Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticised as a …
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Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta's Russia dependence
AFP - 5h ago
The pivotal role played by Russia's Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at the weekend has …
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Defence tech hub Munich booms as Europe rearms
AFP - 5h ago
Munich is booming as a hub for young defence tech firms making everything from AI-powered drones to cutting-edge …
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Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
AFP - 5h ago
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang leader, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 …
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'Massive' Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8
AFP - 2h ago
A "massive" Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight, including seven at a railways depot, …
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2 die in Grand Canyon flash flood, only 1 person unaccounted for
AFP - 2h ago
The number of people unaccounted for after a deadly flash flood hit part of the Grand Canyon fell to one Monday as US …
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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions
AFP - 5h ago
In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE's Edge …
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Boat builders keep Pakistan's fishing heritage afloat
AFP - 10h ago
The rhythmic hammering of nails and the whine of saws echo around a coastal Karachi neighbourhood, where small figures …
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It 'hurts' says Messi as he retires from international football
AFP - 11h ago
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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US draws European pushback with Russia G20 finance invite
AFP - 7h ago
Russia's attendance at the opening of US-hosted G20 finance meetings sparked European pushback on Monday, adding a …
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
AFP - 6h ago
US President Donald Trump threatened on Monday to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in …
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Heavy rain at Grand Canyon after flood kills 2, dozen missing
Aug 31 2026
Heavy rainstorms swept through the Grand Canyon on Monday, threatening efforts to find more than a dozen people missing …
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US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
Aug 31 2026
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions …
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US Supreme Court allows Trump ballroom project to proceed
Aug 31 2026
The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his White House ballroom, …
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Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Aug 31 2026
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the …
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Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through 'unimaginable' disaster
Aug 31 2026
Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly …
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New storms threaten Grand Canyon flood search, 2 bodies recovered
Aug 31 2026
Forecasted storms in the Grand Canyon on Monday threatened efforts to find more than a dozen people missing after flash …
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It 'hurts' says Messi of decision to retire from international football
Aug 31 2026
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive …
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Pacific Islands summit opens in shadow of China-Taiwan tensions
Aug 31 2026
The Pacific Islands' annual summit opened on Monday with a pointed message that outside partners "do not choose our …
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US vows to keep economic pressure on Iran as G20 finance talks begin
Aug 31 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed Monday to persist with economic pressure on Iran, saying a turning point could …
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Trump vows to hit back 'hard' after first exchange of fire with Iran in weeks
Aug 31 2026
Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran "hard" after the two foes traded fire for the first time in over a month, while …
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President says more war not in Iran's interest after fighting flares
Aug 31 2026
Iran's president said Monday that more war with the United States was not in his country's interest after the two sides …
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More flooding feared at Grand Canyon after storm leaves 15 missing
Aug 31 2026
Storms forecast for Monday could trigger new flash floods in the Grand Canyon, the National Weather Service said as …
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G20 finance talks open as US seeks to ramp up pressure on Iran
Aug 31 2026
Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, with the Trump …
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Iran, US trade fire in first exchange for a month
Aug 31 2026
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for American strikes on an island in the …
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South Korea court gives Unification Church leader 2 years prison
Aug 31 2026
A South Korean court sentenced the leader of the secretive and powerful Unification Church on Monday to two years in …
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US hosts G20 finance talks with growth, Iran pressure on agenda
Aug 31 2026
Finance leaders from the Group of 20 major economies open talks Monday at a US-hosted gathering, as the Trump …
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Iran retaliates after first US strikes in a month
Aug 31 2026
Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the first American strikes on its …
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At least five leaders skip annual Pacific Islands summit
Aug 31 2026
At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before the …
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Poorly Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round
Aug 31 2026
Ailing Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years on Sunday, falling in five brutal sets to …
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At least five leaders to skip annual Pacific Islands summit
Aug 31 2026
At least five leaders will skip the Pacific Island region's annual summit, officials said Monday, hours before the …
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Injuries cloud tennis as US Open gets under way
Aug 31 2026
After Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner split last year's Grand Slams, the two superstars were expected to continue their …
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Chinese guitar capital's stairway to export heaven
Aug 31 2026
It doesn't take long to guess the main industry of the Chinese town of Zheng'an. A giant guitar sculpture dominates the …
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Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missing
Aug 31 2026
Nepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through …
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Fernandes treble inspires Man Utd rout, Chelsea beat Brighton in thriller
Aug 31 2026
Bruno Fernandes starred with a hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 rout of Ipswich, while Chelsea extended Xabi …
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FIFA president Infantino 'must go', says ex-UEFA boss Platini
Aug 31 2026
French football great Michel Platini said on Sunday FIFA president Gianni Infantino "must go" following the scandals …
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Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
Aug 31 2026
President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media …
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US strikes Iran for first time in a month, Tehran retaliates
Aug 30 2026
The United States said Sunday it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz, its …
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Google Maps renames Lake Ontario 'Lake America' in US -- but not Canada
Aug 30 2026
Google redesignated Lake Ontario as "Lake America" on maps seen by US users Sunday after President Donald Trump …
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Iceland votes 'No' to resuming EU talks
Aug 30 2026
Iceland voted 'No' to resuming membership negotiations with the European Union, referendum results showed Sunday, …
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At least 8 die, more missing, as ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
Aug 30 2026
A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus Sunday, killing at least eight people and leaving more than a …
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Manhunt in Switzerland after fatal rave shooting
Aug 30 2026
Swiss police were on Sunday hunting at least one gunman who opened fire at a rave, killing an Italian woman and wounding …
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King Haakon joins Norway memorials for Harald
Aug 30 2026
Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian country paid …
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At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing
Aug 30 2026
A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 23 missing, …
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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
Aug 30 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled through leg-sucking mud, as well as the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed …
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NASA launches Roman telescope on cosmic mapping mission
Aug 30 2026
NASA launched its new flagship space telescope on Sunday, embarking on a multi-year mission to create an unprecedented …
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At least six die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus
Aug 30 2026
At least six people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, in …
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The missing in Nepal-Tibet flash floods
Aug 30 2026
More than 3,000 people were listed as missing Sunday, with another 768 confirmed dead, after the flash floods and …
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Norway's churches hold services to late King Harald
Aug 30 2026
Norway's new King Haakon VIII attended a memorial service Sunday, as churches across the Scandinavian kingdom paid …
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'No' camp seen winning Iceland's EU referendum
Aug 30 2026
Iceland's 'No' camp appeared headed for victory in a referendum on whether to resume the country's suspended European …
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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000
Aug 30 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising floodwaters to find …
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Educators keep 9/11 memory alive for next generation, 25 years on
Aug 30 2026
When 17-year-old student Max Avena visited the site of New York's fallen Twin Towers, hearing the first-hand accounts of …
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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Aug 29 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like …
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Iceland in suspense after close EU vote
Aug 29 2026
Iceland voted Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with a …
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Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers' mutiny
Aug 29 2026
Niger's ruling junta said it was back in control after mutinous soldiers set off armed clashes in Niger's capital …
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Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village
Aug 29 2026
Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
Aug 29 2026
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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Norway's King Haakon VIII pays tribute to late father in first speech
Aug 29 2026
Norway's new King Haakon VIII on Saturday addressed Norwegians for the first time since taking the throne, paying …
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Norway, in mourning, enters new era under King Haakon VIII
Aug 29 2026
Norway on Saturday opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, who was due to give a memorial speech a …
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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks
Aug 29 2026
Icelanders voted Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, expected …
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Soldiers' mutiny rocks Niger capital, as junta claims to be back in control
Aug 29 2026
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger's capital Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had …
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Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, Hull extend dream start
Aug 29 2026
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw …
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Russian strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37
Aug 29 2026
Russia struck an arms depot near Kyiv overnight, sparking fires and explosions that killed 37 people and wounded dozens …
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Soldiers' mutiny rocks Niger capital, but junta says back in control
Aug 29 2026
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger's capital Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had …
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Russia strike blows up arms depot near Kyiv, killing 37
Aug 29 2026
Russia struck an arms depot near Kyiv overnight, sparking fires and explosions that killed 37 people and wounded dozens …
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Rescuers claw through mud as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Aug 29 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China were battling on Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, …
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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under King Haakon VIII
Aug 29 2026
Norway on Saturday opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon VIII, who was due to give a memorial speech a …
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Clashes rock Niger capital, junta says back in control
Aug 29 2026
Niger's ruling junta said Saturday it "gradually took back control" after mutinying soldiers attacked key sites around …
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At least 37 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv
Aug 29 2026
At least 37 people were killed when an overnight Russian drone strike on a depot near Kyiv sparked a huge fire and …
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Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000
Aug 29 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China were battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, …
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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII
Aug 29 2026
Flags across Norway flew at half-mast on Saturday as the country opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon …
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Norway mourns passing of King Harald as son King Haakon VIII ascends throne
Aug 29 2026
Flags across Norway flew at half-mast on Saturday as the country opened a new chapter in its history under King Haakon …
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At least 27 dead after Russian strike on depot near Kyiv
Aug 29 2026
At least 27 people have died after a Russian drone struck a depot near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, sparking a huge …
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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000
Aug 29 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, …
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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars past 2,400
Aug 29 2026
Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, …
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Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves
Aug 29 2026
President Donald Trump said Friday his administration has reached a huge oil deal with Venezuela that gives the United …
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Leaders of Russia, China, Iran to attend summit in Kyrgyzstan
Aug 29 2026
Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping are expected in Central Asia's Kyrgyzstan Monday for a two-day summit, …
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The chaotic saga of Kanye West's planned Russian concerts
Aug 28 2026
From the announcement of his concerts last week to a venue backing out days later, US rap star Kanye West's two planned …
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Norwegians mourn King Harald as son succeeds to throne
Aug 28 2026
Hugging and laying flowers, thousands of people gathered in Oslo on Friday to pay their respects to Norway's King …
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Driven by distraction? Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom
Aug 28 2026
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump's recent distractions …
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Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400
Aug 28 2026
The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days …
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Missing soar over 2,400 after deadly Nepal, China floods
Aug 28 2026
The number of people missing in Nepal and China leaped to more than 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster …
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Meta's teen safety deal runs into an unsolved problem: proving age
Aug 28 2026
Meta's landmark settlement with nearly every US state promises curfews and time limits for teens on Instagram and …
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Asian Games chiefs say room for everyone amid accommodation crunch
Aug 28 2026
Asian Games organisers said Friday that all participants at next month's event would have a place to stay after numbers …
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King Harald, 'symbol' of Norway, dead at 89
Aug 28 2026
Norway's King Harald died on Friday aged 89, the palace said, and amidst widespread mourning and tributes his …
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'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers
Aug 28 2026
Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month's Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they …
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Norway's King Harald V, unifying force who weathered family storms
Aug 28 2026
King Harald V of Norway, who died on Friday aged 89, remained a unifying figure in his country until the very end, a …
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New flood risks impede Nepal, Tibet rescue
Aug 28 2026
Rescuers ploughed on with their search Friday for survivors of deadly floods and landslides that struck Nepal and Tibet, …
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Nepal orders rescuers to safety as overflow brings new flood risks
Aug 28 2026
Nepal ordered rescuers searching for survivors of deadly floods to get to safety as it reported a debris dam had burst …
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Norway's King Harald dead at 89
Aug 28 2026
Norway's King Harald has died aged 89, the palace said on Friday, his 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically …
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US court rules Pentagon ban of Anthropic unlawful
Aug 28 2026
A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were …
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Anger in Austria over business park on former Nazi camp site
Aug 28 2026
A few crumbling concrete blocks in an overgrown field are all that remains visible of what was once a sprawling Nazi …
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Nepal seeking to reach survivors in tunnel as risk of new floods rises
Aug 28 2026
Nepali soldiers battled Friday to reach 100 people trapped in a tunnel two days after deadly floods, as the risk of new …
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Tanker pays record $5.3 mn to transit Panama Canal: administrator
Aug 28 2026
A tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas has paid $5.3 million for priority passage through the Panama Canal ahead of …
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Fresh flood warnings for disaster-hit Nepal and Tibet, 1,400 still missing
Aug 28 2026
China and Nepal warned of fresh flooding risks, complicating rescuers' search Friday for more than 1,400 people missing …
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Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America'
Aug 28 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed "Lake America" as he escalated his trade war …
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In Zambia, a Shaolin Temple offers a softer face of China
Aug 28 2026
From a distance, the Shaolin Temple outside Lusaka appeared almost like a mirage, a slice of central China dropped into …
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