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FIFA chief Infantino travels to Colombia for presidential inauguration
AFP - 1h ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino arrived on Friday in the Colombian city of Cali to attend hard-right president Abelardo …
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Trump's ex-lawyer all set for confirmation as US attorney general
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President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was set for confirmation Friday as US attorney general …
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact amid regional war
AFP - 2h ago
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement on Friday amid violence in the region from Houthi …
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Call for Infantino to resign comes in wake of wave of support
AFP - 5h ago
Beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received some much-needed support, after over a week of scathing …
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Thailand teen kills seven in home, school shooting
AFP - 7h ago
A 14-year-old boy in Thailand, described as "troubled" and "bullied" by a classmate, killed his grandparents before …
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Meta ordered to pay $567 mn in US over 'public nuisance' child harm
AFP - 8h ago
A US state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million and limit some features for children on its Facebook and Instagram …
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan to sign defence pact amid regional violence
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan were set to sign a joint defence agreement on Friday, sources told AFP, amid violence …
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Eight dead, including teen suspect's grandparents, in Thailand shooting
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A teenager described as "troubled" by a classmate killed his grandparents before gunning down at least six more people …
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Four dead, 15 injured in Thailand school shooting: deputy minister
AFP - 1h ago
At least four people were killed and 15 students injured during a school shooting just north of the Thai capital Bangkok …
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Camels find unlikely home in outback Australia
AFP - 10h ago
Far from their origins in the Arabian desert, hundreds of thousands of camels roam outback Australia where they are used …
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Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces
AFP - 13h ago
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military …
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Anguish and hope: why a Tibetan set himself on fire in New York
AFP - 14h ago
No one knew what Lobga Rangzen was planning. Not the monk who was his friend of 30 years, not his niece in New York.
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Venezuela's political transition talks wrap first day in Caracas
AFP - 15h ago
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began …
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UK observatory nervously watches growing space junk threat
AFP - 16h ago
In the sweeping shadow of a satellite dish, staff at the Chilbolton Observatory in southern England track a growing …
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Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni govt forces: source
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military …
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South Africa coach Erasmus wary of struggling Argentina
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South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus insists the world champions face a "massive challenge" against Argentina on …
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Meta ordered to pay US state $567 mn to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm
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A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than half a billion dollars over the state's claims that the …
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Clashes with police as Argentines protest property bill
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Protesters in Buenos Aires clashed Thursday with police firing tear gas and rubber bullets as thousands of people …
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2 killed, 13 wounded in bus blast near Syrian capital: state media
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At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in a Syrian town …
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Thousands protest private property legislation in Argentina
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Protesters clashed with police as thousands of people braved stormy weather to demonstrate against a controversial …
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Most UK teens to opt out of planned social media curfew: poll
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Most teenagers would opt out of a UK government plan to impose social media curfews on older teenagers, according to a …
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Venezuela's political transition talks launch in Caracas
Aug 06 2026
US-backed political transition talks between Venezuela's interim government and opposition representatives began …
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UEFA maintains boycott threat as African confederation backs Infantino
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built on FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Thursday over his cancelled plan to bring private finance into …
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UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths
Aug 06 2026
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned both sides for attacks on civilian areas as Ukraine and …
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UEFA turn up the pressure on Infantino and repeat boycott threat
Aug 06 2026
Pressure built further on FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his handling of the now shelved private investment plan …
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Venezuela unable to tally missing from cataclysmic quakes
Aug 06 2026
Official figures show that over 6,000 people died in the horrific earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June, but …
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UEFA says boycott of World Cups stands despite FIFA backdown on private investment
Aug 06 2026
European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on …
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UEFA chief Ceferin: 'Underdog' leader taking fight to FIFA's Infantino
Aug 06 2026
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says one of his mantras is to "choose your battles", but European football's governing …
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North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military
Aug 06 2026
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the …
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Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks underway in Rome
Aug 06 2026
Israel reported on Thursday its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out …
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Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US
Aug 06 2026
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly …
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India youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
Aug 06 2026
Journalists covering last month's youth-led protests in India became targets of public anger and attacks over their …
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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
Aug 06 2026
Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the …
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Back to the future as world champion Springboks host All Blacks
Aug 06 2026
Hosts South Africa and visitors New Zealand are going back to the future with a rugby tour that begins in Cape Town on …
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Istanbul cymbals: From Ottoman war tool to pulse of global music
Aug 06 2026
The rhythmic clanging of hammers on bronze echoes through the Istanbul workshop where three craftsmen are landing blows …
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Environmental disaster looms as tanker leaks off Oman
Aug 06 2026
Oman is facing an impending environmental catastrophe as an alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil across …
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Ceuta warns of 'unsustainable' situation for child migrants after influx
Aug 06 2026
The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last …
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Colombian baby hippo of Escobar stock dies after rescue
Aug 06 2026
A baby hippopotamus descended from creatures that belonged to Pablo Escobar died Wednesday after being rescued in …
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
Aug 05 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has received the "full support" of senior directors on Wednesday but world football's …
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Leftist Democrat urges unity after victory in Michigan
Aug 05 2026
Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed called for Democratic unity Wednesday after narrowly defeating the party …
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Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism furore quits
Aug 05 2026
A University of Cambridge professor engulfed in a high-profile plagiarism storm resigned from his posts Wednesday, …
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Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
Aug 05 2026
German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo …
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WHO chief urges stronger Ebola response in DR Congo visit
Aug 05 2026
The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday urged authorities to step up the Ebola response and better …
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Cambridge probes plagiarism claims against professor
Aug 05 2026
Britain's University of Cambridge said Wednesday it has launched a probe into one of its professors who has been …
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Turkish MPs back limited amnesty for Kurdish militants
Aug 05 2026
A majority of Turkish MPs on Wednesday backed limited and conditional amnesty for PKK Kurdish militants, a first …
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Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine calls for more interceptors
Aug 05 2026
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region …
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South Korea police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
Aug 05 2026
South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following …
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Leftist Democrat wins stunning primary victory in crucial Michigan
Aug 05 2026
A leftist insurgent Democrat defeated the party establishment's candidate to score a stunning win Wednesday in the …
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Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile
Aug 05 2026
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region …
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Alarm as explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
Aug 05 2026
German police raised the alarm at an airport overnight after an explosives-laden drone was found near a Ukrainian cargo …
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India monsoon floods, landslides kill more than 100 since July: officials
Aug 05 2026
Floods and landslides triggered by monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people across India since July, official data …
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Michigan primary puts Democratic divide on the ballot
Aug 05 2026
US Democrats are awaiting results from their marquee primary in Michigan on Wednesday morning, with the contest between …
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South Korea pro baseball league cancels games over heatwave
Aug 05 2026
South Korea's professional baseball league cancelled all games scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday amid a …
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Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 15, wounds dozens more
Aug 05 2026
Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 15 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region …
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Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'
Aug 05 2026
US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it …
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Trump admin to review 'closed' AI models before release: reports
Aug 05 2026
The Trump administration on Tuesday met with tech leaders to finalize a security review process for advanced AI models …
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High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge
Aug 05 2026
Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar …
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'Like the end of the world': the eclipse chasers flocking to Spain
Aug 05 2026
Suddenly, the world is plunged into an eerie, violet darkness. The temperature drops. Birds and other animals, …
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UK mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
Aug 05 2026
Upstairs, Nazi generals enjoyed wine and lounged in elegant rooms. Downstairs in the basement, a team of covert …
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SpaceX rocket stage expected to slam into Moon
Aug 05 2026
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage is set to unintentionally crash into the Moon on Wednesday, a collision that poses no …
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Trump's sale of access to Truth Social raises eyebrows
Aug 05 2026
US President Donald Trump's move to charge for early access to his often market-moving Truth Social posts is raising …
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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him
Aug 04 2026
Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Tuesday, with opposition emerging from within world …
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US eyes Hormuz deal 'today or tomorrow' as ship sinks in Red Sea
Aug 04 2026
A top US official said Tuesday that a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be struck "today or tomorrow", …
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Colombian ex-guerrillas fear for future under hardline president
Aug 04 2026
Lovers and ex-guerrillas Derlis Aizama and Daniel Paredes recently laid down arms to start a family, but Colombia's …
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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow'
Aug 04 2026
The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top …
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Cuba's famed resilience comes at a growing mental cost
Aug 04 2026
Cubans take pride in facing hardship with resilience and ingenuity, but that fortitude comes at a high psychological …
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Italian garbagemen help recover lost 1 mln euro lottery ticket
Aug 04 2026
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the trash in Italy after the frantic winner called on garbagemen to …
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EU nations patch things up after Ceuta migration discord
Aug 04 2026
Spain and fellow EU nations moved to bury the hatchet Tuesday after a mass influx of migrants into the North African …
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Hundreds flee homes after Guatemala's Fuego volcano erupts
Aug 04 2026
Hundreds of people living on the slopes of Guatemala's Fuego volcano evacuated their homes Tuesday after a huge eruption …
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Arson suspect arrested as US northwest battles wildfires
Aug 04 2026
Emergency crews on Tuesday were racing to contain flames in the US Northwest, where a man was arrested on suspicion of …
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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done 'today or tomorrow' after ship hit
Aug 04 2026
The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top US …
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Cargo ship hit after Trump insists Iran talks could reopen Hormuz today
Aug 04 2026
An unknown projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a key point of tension in the US-Iran conflict, on …
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Guatemala issues 'danger' alert after Fuego volcano erupts
Aug 04 2026
Guatemalan authorities issued the country's second-highest emergency alert level on Monday after a major eruption of …
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Heat kills 16 in South Korea this summer: interior ministry
Aug 04 2026
South Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation …
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Britain's Royal Mint strikes gold in electronic waste
Aug 04 2026
At the heart of Britain's coin factory, old Bank of England telephones are stripped down and dipped into giant vats to …
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Frustration builds as Cuba scrambles to restore power
Aug 04 2026
Cuba struggled to restore power Monday after another nationwide blackout, with the extended darkness prompting some …
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Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout
Aug 04 2026
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal …
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Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal
Aug 04 2026
For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the …
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Weather disrupts Cuba's power restoration after latest nationwide blackout
Aug 04 2026
Cuba on Monday began gradually restoring power after suffering another nationwide blackout, the sixth since the year …
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Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
Aug 04 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic …
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Young Danes start extended military service
Aug 04 2026
Some 1,600 young Danes began their military service on Monday for 11 months -- a nearly three-fold increase in duration …
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Infantino, the FIFA president under pressure after scrapped investor plan
Aug 04 2026
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's ability to brush aside criticism and push through enlarged versions of the Club World …
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WWII shells surface in wildfire-ravaged French village
Aug 04 2026
A huge forest fire near Bordeaux in southwestern France has revealed World War II shells in the village of Le Porge, …
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US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 MAX 7 certificate
Aug 04 2026
More than eight years after Boeing organized the maiden flight of the 737 MAX 7, US authorities announced Monday that …
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Trump attorney general pick looks set to clear US Senate hurdle
Aug 04 2026
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appeared on track Monday to become the next US attorney …
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Last Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years
Aug 04 2026
A centuries-old annual bird chick hunt on a remote Scottish island, known as the Guga Hunt, has been banned this year, …
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Detained Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross delegate in Myanmar
Aug 03 2026
Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross representative on Monday, the humanitarian …
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Israel objects to US-backed Gaza plan, defiant on pullout
Aug 03 2026
Israel voiced objections Monday over a plan promoted by President Donald Trump to end the Gaza war, with a cabinet …
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Cuba slowly regains power after latest nationwide blackout
Aug 03 2026
Cuba on Monday began gradually restoring power after suffering another nationwide blackout, the sixth since the year …
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Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes
Aug 03 2026
Israel said on Monday that it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by …
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Wildfire flares up again in Greece as water bombers deployed
Aug 03 2026
Flames flared up again in Greece on Monday, as wildfires that have raged west of Athens for four days remained a threat …
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Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
Aug 03 2026
Israel said on Monday it had expressed concern to the United States about a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President …
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Survivors recall blasts before deadly Indonesian ferry fire
Aug 03 2026
Survivors said on Monday they heard multiple blasts moments before an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire, killing …
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Israel conveys 'concerns' to US on Gaza plan and keeps striking
Aug 03 2026
Israel said Monday it had conveyed concern to the United States on a plan to end the Gaza war hailed by President Donald …
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Water bombers take to skies as Greece battles wildfires
Aug 03 2026
Water-bombing aircraft resumed firefighting operations in Greece on Monday after winds eased, joining hundreds of …
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Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff
Aug 03 2026
The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially …
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Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar: president office
Aug 03 2026
Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the Red Cross representative to the country on Monday, …
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Cuba state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout
Aug 03 2026
Cuba's power grid failed Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post.
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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
Aug 03 2026
With her palms pressed together and her head bowed, Wassana Nak-umma vowed to give up alcohol for three months, joining …
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Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title
Aug 03 2026
Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her …
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Ariana Grande withdraws from London musical, seeks to 'step back'
Aug 03 2026
Pop star Ariana Grande has dropped out of what would have been her debut appearance in London's West End, the show's …
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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition
Aug 03 2026
Glasgow stepped in to save the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but a slimmed down 10-sport model over the last 10 days has …
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