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Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
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Lucy Davis: The Office actress says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
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Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
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Latvia’s Air Baltic Plans Smaller Fleet, Debt-for-Equity Swap
Air Baltic Corp has outlined a plan to turn around the ailing business by cutting costs and swapping much of its existing bond for equity.
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Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so
Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
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Chicago Mayor Demands Data Center Moratorium After Backlash
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is pushing for a temporary moratorium on data centers, and signed an executive order on Tuesday to create new rules for any future developments.
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Struggling Americans are falling even further behind on their home and car payments
More Americans are falling even further behind on their home and car loans than at any time in the past decade, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York showed Tuesday.
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DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment
Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.
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Former US Marine Robert Gilman released from detention in Russia
American Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention Tuesday, according to two US officials and an organization advocating on behalf of his family.
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Amanda Knox comedy show 'sincere' but 'just not very funny'
The Edinburgh Fringe show received a mixed response, with many reviewers saying typical stand-up fare.
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Activist Anson Funds Pushes Lionsgate for Sale, Semafor Says
Activist investor Anson Funds Management is urging Lionsgate Studio Corp. to put itself up for sale, Semafor reported, adding to pressure on the independent film and TV production company to do a deal.
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UK weather: Summer 2026 on course to be hottest on record, says Met Office
Only average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.
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Trump Media says Wall Street firms are paying up to $100K for early access to Trump posts
Wall Street has begun to embrace Trump Media and Technology Group’s newest product: instant access to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts.
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Charlotte Church forest school could close over fears for the environment
The Traitors star founded the school with her husband Jonathan Powell in 2019.
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Chobani Cuts Annual Earnings Forecast on Rising Material Costs
Chobani has lowered its annual earnings forecast as the Greek yogurt maker contends with rising material costs, according to people familiar with the matter.
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The Odds: The Nobel Collapse | CNN Politics
As President Trump’s approval on Iran plummets, Democrats have taken the lead on handling foreign conflicts. CNN’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten look at American sentiment towards the war and if prediction markets expect any chance for Trump …
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Air India Pilot Tests Positive for Drugs After Mid-Air Plunge
The captain of an Air India Ltd. jet that suddenly dropped about 300 feet on a flight last week tested positive for illegal drugs in a second screening, according to people familiar with the matter.
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What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
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Civilian or spy? | CNN
A Russian-born defense contractor drained his bank accounts, vanished from Virginia and was killed by the FBI in Mississippi. CNN retraces the mystery of his final days and the unanswered questions around Ilya Beloozerov’s death.
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A Black woman was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Here’s what we know
The hanging death of Tasia Fortune, whose body was found outside an abandoned house, has shaken her family and community in Mississippi, where two other people have been found hanging from trees in less than a year.
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EU Study Warns Pesticide Import Curbs Risk Lifting Food Prices
A European Union study found that proposed curbs on farm imports treated with pesticides risk pushing up consumer prices, adding to trade concerns raised by agricultural powerhouses such as the US and Brazil.
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Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
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AI Is Becoming Essential for Measuring US Inflation and Growth
In a fast-changing economy, analyzing private-sector data enhances government statistics.
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Spotify Asks Creators to Label Songs When They’re AI-Generated
Spotify Technology SA will soon begin identifying artist profiles created by artificial intelligence with a new “AI Personas” label in an effort to bring more transparency to listeners about who’s behind the music.
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Buying Opportunity Forms Around S&P Skeptics’ Refusal to Give Up
US stocks may be sitting at a record, but anxiety about everything from geopolitics to inflation and a divided Federal Reserve is keeping animal spirits at bay. And that may be just what the rally needs to continue.
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Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
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Solar eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
Specialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
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Why young Russians are holding apples in support of anti-war party | CNN
Dozens of young Russians stood outside the Supreme Court in Moscow in a show of support for the anti-war Yabloko party, who were barred from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Brazil Central Bank Sees Tight Policy Working Despite Demand
Brazil’s central bank sees more evidence its tight monetary policy is working, while stressing its interest rate needs to stay restrictive as domestic demand and supply shocks continue to pressure inflation.
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Syria court sentences Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.
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Anne Hathaway pokes fun at 'fake baby bump' theories
The actress responds to social media critics who suggested her bump didn't look real at a premiere.
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Who is Atef Najib, former Syrian official sentenced to death with al-Assad?
Experts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
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Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
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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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Russian attacks kill 12, Zelenskyy claims use of North Korean missiles
Zelenskyy claimed that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles and troops from its ally Pyongyang.
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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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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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Tornado warnings in Chicago, flash flood emergency, water rescues in Ohio, as waves of storms sweep the Midwest and East
Significant flash flooding and destructive winds are underway from the Midwest to the central Appalachians and more drenching downpours and severe storms are incoming.
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