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Israel has raised serious security concerns about a proposed deal involving Hamas disarmament, according to a report. Hudson Institute senior fellow Rebecca Heinrichs and national security strategist Jake Sotiriadis examined possible U.S. military options and negotiation strategies. Their analysis followed President Donald Trump’s pause in strikes on Iran to allow negotiations to move forward.

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FFox News★★★★☆2026-08-02 23:30

CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the ten issues on which President Trump has seen the largest declines in favorability since his first term. The segment begins with Trump’s historic unpopularity, then counts down successive issue-level drops from the tenth through the sixth. It also asks viewers to predict which issues make up the top five. The presentation is framed as a data-driven look at how Trump’s standing has changed over time.

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CCNN★★★☆☆2026-08-02 22:00

The Women’s Professional Baseball League has opened its inaugural season in rainy conditions. Despite the weather, an enthusiastic crowd attended opening day. Mo’ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens rallied for a dramatic 10-8 win over Denae Benites and the New York Heights. The league is the first women’s professional baseball league in the United States in nearly 30 years.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-02 17:00Original

China is forcefully defending an economic policy mix that prioritizes advanced industries over consumption. The stance comes as trade talks with Europe and the United States approach. Analysts interpret Beijing’s position as a sign of growing confidence in its chosen economic model and policy direction.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-02 17:15Original

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of British woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross in Athens. The Scottish national’s body was discovered last month inside a suitcase. It was found in a derelict building in the Greek capital. The arrest concerns the circumstances surrounding her death.

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DDW★★★☆☆2026-08-02 23:50Original

Half of Americans say President Trump has gone too far with deportations, according to a poll. Most Republicans, however, continue to support his approach. The findings point to a divide between broader public opinion and the Republican base over the administration’s immigration policies.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-08-02 19:26Original

A former Ukrainian official describes what they call “scandalous situations” in the country’s bomb shelters. As scrutiny of the shelters deepens, Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing Ukraine’s partners for 300 Patriot interceptors. The report links the shelter controversy with Kyiv’s effort to strengthen its air defenses. Zelenskyy’s request is presented amid continuing concern over protection from attacks.

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FFox News★★★☆☆2026-08-02 23:20Original

United Airlines’ $22 billion proposal for Dulles has received pre-approval from the White House. The move highlights changes in how federal building projects are being pursued. The backing gives United’s airport plan a powerful ally in Donald Trump.

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BBloomberg News★★★☆☆2026-08-02 12:30Original

Michigan’s Democratic primary has become a test of how US politics and the media covering it are handling a rapidly shifting debate over Israel. Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is challenging establishment candidate Haley Stevens. Stevens’s campaign has drawn unprecedented spending from pro-Israel groups. The contest reflects a broader trend across the United States, where the Israeli government is increasing efforts to shape public opinion.

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AAl Jazeera English★★★☆☆2026-08-02 11:57

Sri Lanka increased security throughout its prison system on Sunday after a riot killed one person and injured six. An official said the measures were introduced as the country continues grappling with overcrowded jails. The incident has prompted a wider security response across prisons. Authorities are managing the fallout while facing persistent pressure from overcrowding.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-02 10:25Original

Ukraine says a major Russian oil refinery and an airfield were hit in an overnight strike. Moscow reports that eight people died. Russia’s military, meanwhile, says it attacked Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea overnight. The accounts describe attacks by both sides during the same period.

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BBBC News★★★★☆2026-08-02 15:48Original

Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, according to the report. An Israeli military helicopter hit an apartment in one attack, killing a husband and wife, while an elderly man and a child died in another. Earlier Saturday, strikes killed at least seven people and damaged medical supplies at a hospital. The attacks came after Hamas said it had accepted the latest stage of a deal intended to end the war. Morgan Ayre reports.

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FFrance 24★★★★☆2026-08-02 08:42Original

Europe’s largest rivers are beginning to dry up after a series of heat waves scorched the region. These waterways serve as vital arteries for heavy industries across Europe. The widening reach of the extreme heat is putting pressure on river systems that industrial activity relies on.

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BBloomberg News★★★★☆2026-08-02 08:30Original

Flash floods in China’s Gansu province have killed dozens of people. Authorities are warning that continued rainy weather could trigger further landslides. Chinese officials are set to investigate the flooding. The ongoing rainfall means the risk of additional disasters remains a concern.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-08-02 08:03Original

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is expected to announce on Monday that Japan and the United States acted together in the currency market. Two Japanese government officials told Reuters the move was intended to halt the yen’s decline to 40-year lows. The disclosure points to coordinated action by Tokyo and Washington to stem the currency’s slide.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-02 01:30Original

Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida, discusses Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Senate hearing during a Fox News Live appearance. Scott argues that Fauci is clearly a “villain,” using sharply critical language about him. The discussion also covers the status of the SAVE Act and other political and government matters. The segment centers on Scott’s comments and the Senate hearing.

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FFox News★★★☆☆2026-08-02 03:30

At a Ukrainian countryside launch site, members of the elite Magyar’s Birds brigade are using Russia’s vast scale against it. A Ukrainian commander took cover near a field as a drone’s engine broke the evening quiet. Moments later, the aircraft climbed sharply into the sky, trailing orange flames before settling into steady flight. Its sleek grey form, wooden propeller and tail made it resemble a small biplane, while black smoke and the smell of gunpowder lingered behind it.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-02 05:00Original

The search for Nancy Guthrie has now entered its sixth month. Fox News legal contributor Donna Rotunno said on “The Big Weekend Show” that the latest alleged ransom notes from Guthrie’s kidnappers appear to be “grasping at straws.” The discussion centers on the notes, the continuing police investigation and the appeal for information from anyone who may know something.

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FFox News★★★☆☆2026-08-02 00:30

The FBI is investigating reports of cyberattacks targeting water systems. Michigan has now joined Minnesota in reporting such incidents. An official said that all of the systems were operating “safely.” The reports involve water infrastructure in both states, while the investigation continues.

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TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-08-02 00:00Original

Ukrainian forces reportedly hit a Russian airbase in Engels and an oil refinery in Saratov overnight on Aug. 2, according to monitoring channels. The reports attribute both strikes to Ukraine. The two facilities are in Russia, but no details about damage or casualties were provided. The account remains based on reports from monitoring channels rather than an independently confirmed assessment.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-02 01:44Original