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Before and after images: Wildfire smoke casts skylines in dystopian haze

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has poured into the United States, causing air quality to plummet and masking landscapes in a thick, brown haze.

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Sir Garfield Sobers obituary: West Indies legendary all-rounder remembered

Sir Garfield Sobers, who has died aged 89, was rightly chosen as one of the leading five cricketers of the 20th century - and will be remembered as arguably the best all-rounder in the history of the game.

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US Firm ABD Group Ramps Up Investment in Ivorian Health Infrastructure

ABD Group, the Africa-focused infrastructure development company, is expanding its investment in Ivory Coast’s health sector as the West African nation rolls out a new development plan.

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Bayeux Tapestry in 'wonderful state' after journey to London, French minister says

The French culture minister has told the BBC that the Bayeux Tapestry is in "a wonderful state".

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What Is China’s Moonshot AI and Why Is It Roiling Markets?

Chinese startup Moonshot AI released a new artificial-intelligence model on July 17 that drew global attention both for its powerful capabilities and for sending stock markets reeling around the world.

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Blue Owl-Backed Latigo Files for IPO, Adding to Biotech Pipeline

Latigo Biotherapeutics Inc. filed for an initial public offering, joining a growing list of biotechnology firms considering going public as soon as this quarter.

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FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Clearing All 737, 787 Jets to Fly

Boeing Co. regained the authority to issue airworthiness certificates for its 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner jets prior to delivery, powers that US aviation regulators had revoked after a series of manufacturing lapses.

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Reform UK Pitches Donors for More Cash, Citing Security Risk

A close ally of Nigel Farage said his Reform UK party is spending at a rate of more than £7 million ($9.4 million) a year to keep the party’s leader and other figures safe, as it pitched for more funding during a probe into the party’s finances.

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San Antonio to Borrow $944 Million for Major Airport Expansion

San Antonio, one of the fastest-growing US metro areas, is tapping the bond market for almost $1 billion as part of an ambitious program to expand and improve its airport.

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Sigma Lithium Chair Says Cash Flow Will Cover Key Debt Maturity

Sigma Lithium Corp. is generating enough cash to fully repay a key loan by year-end, the Brazilian company’s co-chair said in comments that may further ease concerns over liquidity.

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All About Cyclosporiasis, the Parasite-Caused Illness Sickening Thousands

A diarrhea-causing parasite has infected people in at least 34 states in recent weeks. Since May 1, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 1,644 cases across the US through laboratory tests and is aware of more than 5,100 cases that n…

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Senate Crypto Talks Hit Turbulence as Window for Passage Narrows

Senate efforts to pass a landmark cryptocurrency bill hit a snag this week as Democratic negotiators indicated they don’t yet support the latest GOP framework and some members balked at their narrowing window to act.

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Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday

The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

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Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood disorder smouldering myeloma

The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.

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Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company

Apple regained world’s top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.

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Burnham promises huge change - but leaves questions about plan to deliver it

The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

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Suffolk MP Patrick Spencer not guilty of sexual assault

Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral

Twenty people also injured in strike on funeral procession for Palestinian killed by Israel earlier in the day.

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‘They took our toilet’: How a settlement has squeezed a Palestinian village

An illegal Israeli outpost set up next to Umm al-Khair in West Bank, immediately separating villagers from their land.

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Mother of Henry Nowak's killer jailed for removing weapon

Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.

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Ukraine suffers port attacks as protests persist over defence shake-up

Russian attacks reportedly kill two Ukrainians aboard foreign vessel in Mykolaiv; two more killed in Kherson and Odesa.

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Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far

The last Friday of a World Cup is always a bit strange. It sort of feels like a down day, cut adrift from all the action, color and drama of the tournament.

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Watch live: View of downtown Pittsburgh as Canadian wildfire smoke persists | CNN

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Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM

Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.

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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?

Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.

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Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani | Al Jazeera

Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

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Opinion | Today's latest from Al Jazeera

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German politician faces calls to resign over child born with US surrogate

Surrogacy is banned in Germany, a policy firmly backed by Jens Spahn's Christian Democrat party, and several years ago by Spahn, too.

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Brenda Fricker: Oscar-wining Irish actress dies at 81

She won for her role in 1989 film My Left Foot and had well-loved parts in Home Alone 2 and TV's Casualty.

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Wildfire smoke is driving terrible air quality in major cities as new plumes arrive from Canada

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is pouring into the US and will usher in unhealthy air quality for millions of people in Northeast and Midwest.

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Boy attacked by Cambridgeshire zoo crocodile 'smiling again' - parents

The three-year-old's parents say the boy is making progress after seven operations in a month.

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CNN Explains | CNN

CNN Explains delivers clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence.

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‘Yuba’ – My dear father

My father, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, believed leadership meant putting Qatar and its people first.

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Iran and US widen attacks as renewed conflict shows no sign of de-escalating

The US hit multiple bridges in Iran while Tehran responded with what appeared to be the largest retaliatory strikes since their truce collapsed.. Follow for live news updates.

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Trump is edging towards another American ‘forever war’ in Iran

It is the ultimate sanction. But somehow for President Donald Trump – who once sought a Nobel Peace Prize for ending wars – military force has become a casual measure, a kind of background effect used to cajole Iran into diplomacy.

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