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Nord Stream bomb suspect arrested while working on movie about attack: media
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A Ukrainian man arrested in the Nord Stream bombing was detained while working on a Hollywood movie about the gas …
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Huge questions loom over Prince Harry's shock return to UK
AFP - 1h ago
Dozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six …
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North Korea launches missiles, Seoul says, after Trump floats Kim meet
AFP - 2h ago
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, the South said, and Pyongyang mocked US "servant" …
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Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer
AFP - 2h ago
Germany registered a record of around 14,000 heat-related deaths this summer as Europe struggled through a series of …
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Germany identifies far-right suspect in deadly 1970 antisemitic attack
AFP - 5h ago
German investigators said Thursday they had identified a far-right suspect who allegedly carried out a notorious 1970 …
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Russian strikes kill 16 in Kyiv, surrounding region
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Russian bombardments killed at least 16 people in Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas overnight, authorities said …
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Seoul detects North Korean missile launches after Trump says to meet Kim
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North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles, Seoul's military said on Thursday, hours after US …
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'Simply lovely': Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030
AFP - 5h ago
Four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, the …
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US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time
AFP - 8h ago
The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, …
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Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer
AFP - 9h ago
Australian prosecutors asked judges Thursday to stiffen mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence -- saying she …
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Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists
AFP - 3h ago
Forget the long lines at Roman ruins and overpriced gelato -- sweating tourists are enjoying a break from the scorching …
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Australia races to shield little penguins from H5N1 bird flu
AFP - 8h ago
Australian wildlife workers have launched an unprecedented effort to vaccinate wild populations of little penguins …
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Arsenal can become world's best club: Arteta
AFP - 6h ago
Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's rivals that he plans to build the Premier League champions into the "best club in the …
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Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
AFP - 12h ago
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he …
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'People, not robots': Ukraine's soldiers justify human role amid drone revolution
AFP - 4h ago
As the first ray of sun hit on an unexpectedly frosty August morning, a few hundred just-graduated Ukrainian …
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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK: British press
AFP - 12h ago
Six years after stepping down as working royals, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are moving back to the United Kingdom …
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Mourinho begins second Real Madrid reign with Barca in his sights
AFP - 7h ago
Jose Mourinho's second spell at Real Madrid begins in Barcelona this weekend in La Liga, although at Espanyol rather …
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Top seed Zverev bundled out by Paul in rain-hit Cincinnati upset
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Tommy Paul saved a match point on the way to a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 upset of top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday to …
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Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
AFP - 14h ago
The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, …
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Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners
AFP - 15h ago
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening …
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Trump's devoted 'human printer' in media glare
AFP - 2h ago
She is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie …
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Germany, France, UN condemn far-right Israeli minister's 'inhumane' Gaza remarks
AFP - 5h ago
Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared …
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Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Aug 19 2026
Ecuador's intelligence chief and five US citizens died when a tourist helicopter crashed in central Kenya on Wednesday, …
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As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs
Aug 19 2026
After more than two years of ordering on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, …
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US socialists score shock Florida win as Trump picks stumble
Aug 19 2026
The Democratic Party's left wing on Wednesday celebrated its latest stunning upset in a US Senate primary in Florida, …
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'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial
Aug 19 2026
US drugmakers Merck and Moderna said Wednesday a personalized cancer treatment had shown success in reducing the …
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ICC says US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on court independence
Aug 19 2026
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday lashed out at the United States after Washington slapped sanctions on ICC …
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Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness
Aug 19 2026
A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to …
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7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer
Aug 19 2026
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the …
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Evacuation orders lifted in Belgian wildfire zone
Aug 19 2026
Authorities in Belgium and Germany on Wednesday lifted the last remaining evacuation orders in the border region where …
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North Korea leader's sister says 'unaware' of reported Kim-Trump communication
Aug 19 2026
The powerful sister of Kim Jong Un said Wednesday she was "unaware" of reported communication between her brother and …
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More than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so far
Aug 19 2026
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heatwaves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the …
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Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties
Aug 19 2026
Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab …
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Kyrgios admits 'huge mistake' after failing test for cocaine
Aug 19 2026
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios said on Wednesday he had made "a huge mistake" after he was provisionally suspended …
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Queen Camilla says was 'difficult' keeping King Charles' cancer private
Aug 19 2026
Britain's Queen Camilla has spoken about the difficulty of not revealing King Charles III had cancer when she visited a …
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Belgian fire of the century 'encircled' but fight goes on
Aug 19 2026
Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, …
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Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane
Aug 19 2026
Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) …
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Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say
Aug 19 2026
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said …
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Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'
Aug 19 2026
Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the …
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Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days
Aug 19 2026
US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of punishing new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, as both …
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US, South Korea cut drills short after Trump criticism
Aug 19 2026
Annual war games between South Korea and the United States will end around a week earlier than planned, both countries …
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Palestinian-American hoists US flag on home besieged by settlers
Aug 19 2026
A Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed …
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Five Premier League stars to watch this season
Aug 19 2026
The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday, setting the stage for a galaxy of stars to shine in the 2026-27 …
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US primaries test Democrat comeback hopes in Trump stronghold
Aug 19 2026
Americans voted Tuesday in primary elections that will test whether Democrats can reclaim ground in a former …
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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to jury irregularities at appeal
Aug 19 2026
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as …
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Australia mushroom killer's lawyers point to 'innocuous' evidence at appeal
Aug 19 2026
Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as …
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New Zealand blocks lawsuits against firms over climate harm
Aug 19 2026
New Zealand has passed hotly contested legislation to block lawsuits that seek to hold companies liable for climate …
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Meta hooked children and misled public: prosecutors
Aug 19 2026
Meta knowingly hooked and exploited children, a US federal court heard Tuesday in a trial against the social media giant …
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Australian court begins appeal hearing for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson
Aug 19 2026
Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson began an appeal on Wednesday against her conviction in a triple-murder …
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Beleaguered FIFA chief Infantino rids himself of critic Lamour
Aug 19 2026
Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino will hope the departure of Kevin Lamour does not spark damaging revelations …
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Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Aug 19 2026
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, …
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Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 percent of Liverpool: report
Aug 19 2026
A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40 percent of Premier League giants Liverpool, the …
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NASA images reveal crater left by SpaceX rocket's Moon crash
Aug 19 2026
NASA on Tuesday released new images of the crater caused by a SpaceX rocket slamming into the Moon earlier this month.
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Israel blames Turkey after strike on Syria air base
Aug 19 2026
Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it posed a threat by preparing to send troops to a base in Syria, …
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Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'
Aug 19 2026
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are underway and none are scheduled, as he posted a map …
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Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction
Aug 18 2026
Australian toxic mushroom killer Erin Patterson launches an appeal on Wednesday against her conviction in a …
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UN atomic watchdog says found tons of nuclear material at Syria site
Aug 18 2026
The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, …
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US moves to open vast tracts of pristine forests to logging
Aug 18 2026
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday proposed a rule change that would open 44 million acres of wild, …
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France to expel two Iranian diplomats: foreign minister
Aug 18 2026
Paris will expel two Iranian diplomats posted in France in retaliation for Iran banning two French diplomats in the …
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Disney, ABC sue US regulator over threat to broadcast licenses
Aug 18 2026
Walt Disney-owned ABC sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Tuesday, accusing the US regulatory body of …
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Meta in court over child social media addiction
Aug 18 2026
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the federal trial of Meta, the social media titan accused of deliberately making …
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West Bank siege exposes Israel army inaction on settler violence
Aug 18 2026
The Israeli military is touted as the most powerful in the Middle East, striking targets deep into enemy territory. But …
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Asian allies stress 'critical' US cooperation as Trump slashes Korea drills
Aug 18 2026
Japan underlined on Tuesday the "critical" importance of security cooperation with the United States and South Korea, …
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Philippine student killed in livestreamed school shooting
Aug 18 2026
A student livestreamed himself shooting another schoolmate dead before taking his own life at a high school in the …
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Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills
Aug 18 2026
Japan underlined on Tuesday that security cooperation with the United States and South Korea was "critical" for the …
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal
Aug 18 2026
President Donald Trump threatened Monday to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of a US deal with Iran on the Strait of …
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Make it rain: Indonesia chases clouds to stem El Nino fires
Aug 18 2026
Indonesia's Borneo, home to pristine rainforest and protected species, is burning. Meteorologist Safillah Anggie Wahyuni …
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Transylvania's fortified churches face fragile future
Aug 18 2026
Built in the Middle Ages to provide shelter from attacks, Transylvania's fortified churches risk crumbling despite …
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A Viking longship in 'The Odyssey'? It's a case of history meets Hollywood
Aug 18 2026
The eras of "The Odyssey" and the Vikings happened about 2,000 years apart -- so how did a Viking longship end up with a …
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Arsenal primed for Premier League title defence as rivals face questions
Aug 18 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City find themselves in unusual positions heading into the Premier League season, but there is no …
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Trump hints at Kim contacts after scaling back Seoul drills
Aug 18 2026
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Kim Jong Un had responded to his recent overtures, a day after he scaled back …
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Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic
Aug 18 2026
"WHALE AT ONE O'CLOCK!"
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Premier League's new bosses brace for battle
Aug 18 2026
Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season kicks off on Friday, but few will feel the heat quite …
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Boehly and Walter consider selling Chelsea stake to Clearlake Capital
Aug 18 2026
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are considering selling their stakes in the Premier League side to …
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US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
Aug 18 2026
President Donald Trump's administration said Monday it had paused construction on a $1.7 billion border project at Big …
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Colombian minister under fire over beach holiday post-quake
Aug 18 2026
Colombia's new housing minister has come under fire after it emerged that he took his family on a Caribbean holiday …
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Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil after teen's suicide
Aug 18 2026
Popular messaging platform Discord said Monday it had complied with a Brazilian government order to suspend …
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Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study
Aug 18 2026
The threat that rising temperatures fuelled by climate change pose to the health of older people has been dramatically …
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Thousands mourn dead black academic in London vigil
Aug 17 2026
Thousands of people gathered in central London late Monday to hold a vigil for black academic Jason Arday, blaming …
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Lamour leaves key FIFA position after criticising Infantino
Aug 17 2026
Frenchman Kevin Lamour has left his role as FIFA's chief operating officer after criticising president Gianni …
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Trump envoy says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days
Aug 17 2026
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner said Monday that progress towards disarming Hamas and moving forward …
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Europe wildfires: latest developments
Aug 17 2026
Firefighters in Belgium battled to contain the country's worst wildfire in a century on Monday, while Greece said a …
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Tupac Shakur's accused killer was out for 'revenge', jury hears
Aug 17 2026
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard …
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Netanyahu presses role for US general in Hamas disarmament
Aug 17 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner agreed on Monday that an American general would verify …
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Netanyahu, Kushner discuss US general for Hamas disarmament: Israeli official
Aug 17 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner discussed putting an American general in charge of …
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Belgium fire halts short of German border, but not 'contained'
Aug 17 2026
Firefighters and farmers backed by water-dropping aircraft battled through a fourth day Monday to tame Belgium's worst …
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Cambridge head slams 'feeding frenzy' over dead academic
Aug 17 2026
The head of Cambridge university Monday condemned a "racist feeding frenzy" prompted by plagiarism claims against black …
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Trump says US scaling back military drills with Seoul hours before start
Aug 17 2026
Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, …
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Belgium fire makes 'limited' spread overnight, more help on way
Aug 17 2026
Air reinforcements were headed to Belgium Monday to help combat the country's worst wildfire in a century, which made …
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Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan
Aug 17 2026
President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks …
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Nearly 13,000 displaced by deadly Indonesian quake await aid
Aug 17 2026
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid on Monday as they camped out at …
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Ebola outbreak now DR Congo's deadliest ever
Aug 17 2026
A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the country's deadliest ever after killing …
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan
Aug 17 2026
President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner is to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after …
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Rain brings respite as Belgium wrestles massive wildfire
Aug 17 2026
Much-needed rain brought some respite Monday to firefighters on their fourth day battling Belgium's worst wildfire in a …
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Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake
Aug 17 2026
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited aid Monday as they camped out at …
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Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin 'disaster'
Aug 17 2026
Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team …
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Is this cave in Turkey where Homer wrote 'The Odyssey'?
Aug 17 2026
On a Turkish hillside overlooking the olive-covered slopes outside Izmir is a cave known to generations of locals as the …
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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before start
Aug 17 2026
US President Donald Trump said "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea designed to prepare for a …
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Winning back walls from gangs, artists fill El Salvador's towns with color
Aug 17 2026
On the walls where gang members in El Salvador once marked their turf, urban artists are now creating large murals in a …
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Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines
Aug 17 2026
Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday …
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As machinery removes rubble, hopes for survivors from Colombian quake dwindle
Aug 17 2026
The noise of backhoes, cranes and bulldozers echoed across Colombia's quake-hit cities on Sunday as workers labored to …
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Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea
Aug 16 2026
US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally …
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