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Record 230 people cross English Channel in one small boat
The boat made the journey on Saturday, when a total of 258 migrants made the crossing on four boats.
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UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF hit out at Infantino over World Cup privatisation plan
Three confederations release letter criticising FIFA’s president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
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One year on, Gaza mourns journalist Anas al-Sharif’s death
Gaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilian lives.
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Who is Mohsen Rezaei, and how significant is his appointment?
Former IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran’s top security body amid Hormuz talks.
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Ukrainian drone attack kills 13 in Russia's Tatarstan, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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Thames Water gave finance chief a £1m signing-on fee
The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.
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AOC shares she’s freezing her eggs, and why talking about it matters | CNN
On Saturday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took to Instagram to share her decision to freeze her eggs and what it means to her as she looks to 2028.
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Kristi Noem statue erected in South Dakota | CNN
A life-size bronze statue of former head of Homeland Security and ex-South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was unveiled in Pierre as part of the state’s Trail of Governors, with her official portrait also revealed at the ceremony.
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Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds
Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in the coming days.
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Russia Says 13 Killed in Ukraine Attack on Tatarstan Energy Hub
Thirteen people including a child were killed and nearly 40 were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Nizhnekamsk, a major oil-refining and petrochemical center in Russia’s Tatarstan republic, according to local officials.
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‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war
They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
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He waited and planned for the perfect time, then set the blaze, officials say. Inside the Spokane arson case
Aaron Farinacci told investigators he planned the Old Trails blaze for two weeks, using a weather app to research conditions, according to the prosecutors’ affidavit.
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China Slams India for Naming Sites in Disputed Border Region
China condemned India for formally announcing names for 27 sites in a disputed border region, escalating a spat just as the two sides seek to stabilize ties after years of border tensions.
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India Seeks to Curb States’ Powers to Tax Minerals Rights, Mines
India’s federal government plans to curb states’ powers to regulate or tax mineral rights and ore-bearing land, seeking to make rules uniform across the country.
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North Korea’s hackers using AI for attacks, cybersecurity firm says
Hacking group Kimsuky using AI-generated documents in spear-phishing attacks, South Korean cybersecurity firm says.
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Israeli forces kill one in Gaza as another body recovered from rubble
Gaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
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Ukrainian drone strike kills 13 inside Russia, authorities say, in deadliest attack in two years
A Ukrainian drone strike has killed at least 13 people and injured 39 others in Nizhnekamsk, a city in the Tatarstan region deep inside Russia, local authorities said Monday, marking the deadliest attack to hit the country in more than two years.
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Cockroach Party Says Modi Government Broke India Protest Promise
The Cockroach Janta Party, which spearheaded India’s biggest student protests in recent years, accused authorities of violating an agreement by pursuing participants and reiterated it will remain a pressure group rather than enter electoral politics.
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Madagascar Ends Private Hold on Oil Imports With Tanker Arrival
Madagascar expects the arrival of a shipment of diesel to be used by the state power company, ending a quarter-century hold on oil product imports by a group of private companies.
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Egypt Headline Inflation Quickens for the First Time Since March
Egypt’s inflation rate accelerated for the first time since March, disrupting an easing streak that had lasted for much of the ongoing US-Iran war.
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Destry Named Sole Bank Indonesia Chief Nominee to Calm Markets
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto nominated Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to head the nation’s central bank, a move that may calm markets after veteran Perry Warjiyo unexpectedly resigned from the post in late July.
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Adnoc Gas Exploring New LNG Export Plant to Avoid Hormuz Strait
Adnoc Gas Plc is considering a new liquefied natural gas export facility outside the contested Strait of Hormuz, Abu Dhabi’s latest move to build infrastructure bypassing the critical waterway that’s been severely disrupted by the Iran war.
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Travelodge staff gave domestic abuser key to his victim's room
A woman tells the BBC her attacker kicked her hotel room door "off its hinges" after reception gave him the key.
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TSMC Sales Rise 45% After AI Spending Roars On Despite Jitters
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported a 45% rise in its monthly sales, a sign of sustained demand for AI hardware in the face of market volatility.
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China Humanoid Makers Hold 97% of Global Shipments, Report Says
China’s humanoid robot makers commanded more than 97% of global shipments in the first half of 2026, according to new industry data affirming the country’s early lead against US rivals in the burgeoning field.
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Typhoon Dolphin: China evacuates more than 1 million people as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
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Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
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How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules
Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.
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Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.
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Iran war live: US ‘semi-negotiating’ with Tehran; Israel rejects Gaza plan
Trump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
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Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
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Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss appears before Special Criminal Court
The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.
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Nanny leaves boyfriend voicemail while detained by ICE at Philadelphia airport | CNN
Pennsylvania nanny Iliana Noeli Lick was detained in July as she was about to take a flight from Philadelphia to Kansas City, Missouri to watch a World Cup game. According to immigration authorities, Lick overstayed her visa, but her boyfriend says she extend…
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Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, died Sunday. He was 86.
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Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington ejected for foul on Indiana’s Cunningham and posts ‘white privilege’
Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a foul on Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham before posting “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media targeting the Fever.
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Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, stoking tensions with US
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not withdraw forces from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms.
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A cult horror director takes on a new villain: Bad sex
Cult director Jane Schoenbrun’s newest film makes an argument for pursuing fantasy and pleasure as a path to self-actualization.
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Ankle monitors, arrests and lost jobs: Inside the new realities many Haitians in the US are facing
A new reality has started to come into focus in Haitian communities that had been holding out hope for a last-minute extension of TPS.
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