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US energy firms dominate Venezuela deals worth billions
AFP - 38m ago
US energy firms on Wednesday signed a raft of multibillion-dollar deals with Venezuela, days after the South American …
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Iran, US trade threats after escalation in fighting
AFP - 48m ago
Iran and the United States traded threats on Wednesday after some of the heaviest military exchanges in weeks, including …
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
AFP - 1h ago
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes …
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Macron, King Charles hail UK-France ties after viewing Bayeux Tapestry
AFP - 1h ago
French President Emmanuel Macron and King Charles III hailed their countries' ties Wednesday after previewing the …
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Tech bosses press G20 to build data centers, but split on risk
AFP - 1h ago
Top US tech bosses, including Nvidia chief Jensen Huang and OpenAI's Sam Altman, urged G20 ministers Wednesday to …
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Tiger Woods driver's license suspended for five years after crash
AFP - 2h ago
Tiger Woods had his driver's license suspended for five years on Wednesday after reaching a plea agreement in a case …
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10 missing as cargo ship sinks after collision off Istanbul
AFP - 2h ago
A Turkish cargo ship sank in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul after colliding with a second vessel, and rescuers were …
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Another body recovered after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus: official
AFP - 3h ago
Search and rescue teams recovered the body of one of 20 people missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern …
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EU summons Russia envoys, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
AFP - 3h ago
EU countries on Wednesday summoned Russia's envoys and discussed fresh sanctions after a drone incident in Germany that …
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US energy secretary in Venezuela to sign Trump's 'biggest' oil deal
AFP - 4h ago
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set Wednesday to sign a controversial oil deal granting the United States control of …
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Branagh takes on action role in Apple's Cold War comedy 'Mayday'
AFP - 5h ago
Kenneth Branagh, the British actor whose career has been built on weighty roles such as Shakespeare's Henry V, is …
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World must prepare for 'reality' of missing 1.5C goal: UN
AFP - 5h ago
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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DNA tests and funerals in Nepal, a week after deadly floods
AFP - 4h ago
Distraught families gave DNA samples in the search for missing relatives as others held symbolic funerals on Wednesday, …
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Iran threatens tougher strategy after US strikes kill 4 at wedding
AFP - 5h ago
Iran threatened to take a tougher line in its war with the United States on Wednesday after the heaviest exchanges in …
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Germany probes latest sabotage attacks on power grid
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German authorities were Wednesday investigating two similar attacks on electricity substations in different parts of the …
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Tiger Woods pleads guilty to reckless driving, license suspended
AFP - 2h ago
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty on Wednesday to charges of careless and reckless driving stemming from a rollover car crash …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for 'lucky' Clooney on opening night
AFP - 47m ago
The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema …
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Missing passengers likely went down with sunken ferry: N.Cyprus official
AFP - 5h ago
The 20 people missing from a passenger ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus likely went down with the ship, officials …
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EU summons Russian envoy, eyes sanctions after Germany drone 'attack'
AFP - 3h ago
The EU on Wednesday said it had summoned Russia's top diplomat as it eyed sanctions after a drone incident in Germany …
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UN says world must navigate 'reality' of 1.5C overshoot
AFP - 4h ago
The United Nations said Wednesday the 1.5C target would be missed and outlined how global temperatures might be brought …
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Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night
AFP - 1h ago
The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase …
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Iran attacks US sites after American strikes, wedding deaths
AFP - 4h ago
Iran launched a wave of attacks on US sites across the Middle East on Wednesday as violence surged after an extensive …
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Funerals in Nepal for missing, a week after deadly floods
AFP - 4h ago
Nepali families held symbolic funerals on Wednesday for relatives missing since deadly flash floods swept away their …
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Hong Kong democracy activist Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
AFP - 8h ago
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty to foreign collusion on Wednesday in a second national …
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US energy secretary arrives in Venezuela to discuss oil deal
AFP - 10h ago
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Venezuela on Tuesday to finalize an oil deal granting the United States …
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Iran strikes back against latest US attacks
AFP - 17h ago
Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks …
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US defends Trump Venezuela oil deal as energy secretary lands in Caracas
AFP - 2h ago
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs spend record £3.46bn
AFP - 10h ago
Premier League clubs shattered their transfer record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) spent in one window as Manchester …
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G20 finance leaders close talks marked by US welcoming Russia
AFP - 11h ago
G20 finance leaders closed their two-day gathering on Tuesday with a statement that all but China backed in full, as …
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US postal whistleblower warns ballot system could disrupt midterms
AFP - 8h ago
A US Postal Service whistleblower has warned that millions of Americans could be prevented from receiving mail ballots …
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Zelensky warns airlines Russian skies not safe due to Ukraine drones
AFP - 12h ago
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Tuesday that his country's drones would make Russia's airspace "completely …
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UK vows anti-settler measures as Israel warns of retaliation
AFP - 10h ago
Britain's foreign secretary vowed a tough response to "appalling" violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in …
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Man City sign Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
AFP - 2h ago
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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US defends Trump's Venezuela oil deal
Sep 01 2026
US officials on Tuesday defended President Donald Trump's oil deal with Venezuela, saying it would lower oil prices for …
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US strikes Iran in latest tit-for-tat attacks
Sep 01 2026
US forces launched fresh attacks on Iran Tuesday, including one that the Iranian Red Crescent said left four people dead …
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Germany blames Russia for airport drone incident, hits back with sanctions
Sep 01 2026
Germany on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted "hybrid attack" involving an explosive-laden drone at a strategic …
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Man City sign Ndiaye, line up Fernandez as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Sep 01 2026
Premier League clubs shattered their record of £3.1 billion ($4.2 billion) in transfer fees in one window on deadline …
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Norway's King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution
Sep 01 2026
Norway's King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, …
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'Discomfort' at G20 finance talks as US hosts Russian minister
Sep 01 2026
The Russian finance minister's presence at US-hosted G20 talks has cast a shadow over the gathering, as Washington …
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China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
Sep 01 2026
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 urges return to truce, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
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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EU official says it's not time to 'normalize' Russia at G20 finance talks
Sep 01 2026
EU economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis said Tuesday that it is not the time to "normalize" Moscow's presence at G20 …
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Iran president offers US olive branch, hails Russian support
Sep 01 2026
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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Man City chase Fernandez, Arsenal eye Alvarez on deadline day
Sep 01 2026
Manchester City hope to seal a blockbuster move for Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal have their sights set on Julian …
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Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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
Sep 01 2026
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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