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London Heathrow replaced as Europe's busiest airport by Istanbul

Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.

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Trump hidden in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say

The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.

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Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court sentenced in absentia ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead.

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Markets are still trying to figure out the Fed’s next move

Volatile job numbers, stubborn inflation and changes to the Fed’s communications style are all stirring up uncertainty in markets and raising the stakes for upcoming economic data releases — including this week’s inflation report.

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Former flight attendant pretended to be a pilot to get free flights | CNN

A Canadian former flight attendant has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for pretending to be a pilot to get hundreds of free flights. According to federal prosecutors, from 2020 to 2024, Dallas Pokornik used a fake employee ID card to obtain the flights.

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As Chicago rethinks its monuments, an artist surrounds George Washington with ‘Other Washingtons’

Chicago’s Washington Monument is now surrounded by flags of Black Americans with the same last name, part of a project by the artist and architect Amanda Williams.

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What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama

Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.

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‘My father is in RSS’: India’s Gen Z confronts Modi-loving parents at home

Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.

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Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial

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The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides

"Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

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Iran threat prompted secret Trump flight from Turkiye: Reports

Trump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.

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A young mother’s killing went unsolved for nearly 40 years. Then the phone rang

The killing of Melissa “Missy” Taylor Ellison went cold for decades until a 70-year-old man called a Florida sheriff’s office to confess, police said.

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Romania May Shut Second Reactor on Low Danube in Coming Days

Romania will likely be forced to fully shut down its nuclear power plant as early as Thursday as record low water flows in the Danube River no longer guarantee proper cooling for the facility.

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Jollibee Cuts Store, Spending Targets as Cost Pressures Linger

Jollibee Foods Corp. tempered store expansion and spending targets for the year, as the Philippines’ largest fast-food group navigates a higher cost environment amid the Middle East conflict.

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IHG Beats Expectation as World Cup Helps Offset War Hit

Intercontinental Hotels Group Plc beat expectations as solid growth in the US, supported by a strengthening economy and the FIFA World Cup, offset the impact of Middle East tensions.

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Resilient Europe Turns Into a Winning Bet for Money Managers

European markets are charging ahead this year, defying doom-laden forecasts that the Iran war would tip the region into stagflation.

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Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’

Trump’s comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president’s defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.

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Construction Giant L&T Said to Plan India Rare-Earth Magnet Bid

Larsen & Toubro Ltd. plans to manufacture rare-earth magnets in India, said people familiar with the matter, as the engineering giant rides a government push to reduce a reliance on imports and loosen China’s stranglehold over the critical industrial componen…

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Locals react to ‘world’s first AI-generated council member’ | CNN

The ancient Italian town of Acqui Terme introduced what the mayor says is the world’s first virtual council member in June. He says ‘she’ is there to help with discussions, reports and policy ideas. CNN’s Barbie Latza Nadeau reports.

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Russian Far East Refinery Catches Fire After Technical Incident

The largest oil refinery in Russia’s Far East caught fire on Tuesday following a technical incident, with its operations unaffected, according to local officials.

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Uniper Targets Data Center Sales in UK, Germany on AI Demand

Uniper SE has identified about 10 sites across Europe that could be sold or leased for data-center development, as the German utility looks to capitalize on surging demand for AI infrastructure.

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Modi’s BJP Accuses Cockroach Party of Hypocrisy Over Jharkhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party accused the group that spearheaded massive student protests in New Delhi last month of hypocrisy for failing to play a more active role in the agitation now sweeping a state in India’s hinterland.

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Wipro’s Nifty Exit Reflects Waning Clout of Indian IT Giants

Wipro Ltd.’s exit from India’s Nifty 50 to make way for exchange operator BSE Ltd. marks more than a benchmark reshuffle. It captures the shift from an outsourcing-led boom to one powered by the growing ranks of investors in the nation’s $5-trillion stock mar…

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Schools with more disadvantaged children missing swimming target

How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

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Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib

The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.

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India’s Banking Regulator Urges Lenders to Accelerate AI Spend

Indian lenders need to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence by investing in technology and infrastructure besides training workers to upskill, central bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Tuesday.

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My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot

Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

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Republican senators release Fauci’s text messages discussing safety of Covid vaccine and pregnancy

Two Republican senators have released the first batch of text messages retrieved from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former government phone as part of an investigation into his leadership and actions during the Covid-19 pandemic – including messages in which he discuss…

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Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack

National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country’s largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.

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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men

Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

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Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse

On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

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AOC joins the growing number of women freezing their eggs. Here’s what to know

Elective egg freezing has become more popular as the technique has improved and more women choose to delay pregnancy.

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Michael Sheen investigates cancer concern around chemical dumping

Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

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Seventy years after South Africa’s women’s march, the struggle is not over

Women helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.

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Iran war live: Trump claims Hormuz Strait open, seeks Iranian compensation

US President Donald Trump said he will seek compensation from Iran for casualties in the war.

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Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt

The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.

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Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

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Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 111

Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.

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Winning numbers drawn for $905 million Powerball jackpot

The winning numbers have been drawn for Monday’s Powerball jackpot, which has risen to an estimated $905 million, the eighth-largest prize in the game’s history.

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