The wreckage of a World War II German warship, one of dozens sunk by retreating Nazi forces in September 1944, emerges from the low waters of the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, as drought and prolonged hot and dry weather continues to lower water levels across the region
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The wreckage of a World War II German warship, one of dozens sunk by retreating Nazi forces in September 1944, emerges from the low waters of the Danube River near Prahovo, Serbia, as drought and prolonged hot and dry weather continues to lower water levels across the region
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Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes.
In northeast Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed. Some residents in the area have profited from the gold rush, only to regret it later
Afghanistan's gold rush upends lives and landscapes.
In northeast Badakhshan province, dozens of excavators operate day and night to extract gold from the mountains where villagers and their livestock once roamed. Some residents in the area have profited from the gold rush, only to regret it later
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British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320 mph with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax. The vehicle was driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, who described the attempt as an extraordinary achievement.
British engineering giant JCB has set a new world land speed record of 406.320 mph with its hydrogen-powered JCB Hydromax. The vehicle was driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, who described the attempt as an extraordinary achievement.
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Aug.12, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Energodar’s industrial zone on August 11 injured three people, including two employees of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the facility said. One of the injured is in serious condition.
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Ukrainian attack on Energodar injures three, including two ZNPP employees
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Massive jellyfish infestation forces closure of three French nuclear reactors
A massive influx of jellyfish has forced EDF to shut down three of the six reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power station (Nord), the largest in Western Europe
Massive jellyfish infestation forces closure of three French nuclear reactors
A massive influx of jellyfish has forced EDF to shut down three of the six reactors at the Gravelines nuclear power station (Nord), the largest in Western Europe
A commander of Russia’s BARS-Kursk mobile air-defense drone team says the unit destroyed more than 30 Ukrainian UAVs in the Sumy sector over the past month. He said radar stations track and lock onto targets before a Russian drone approaches and detonates, with operations focused mainly over fields and forests.
Mikhail Margelov, vice president of the Russian International Affairs Council, said Iran could greet US troops with “a bloodbath” if President Donald Trump orders a ground operation. He cited the importance of martyrdom in Persian and Shia culture and said an invasion could unfold in many ways. Trump has not ruled out seizing Kharg Island with US commandos.
Russian International Affairs Council Vice President Mikhail Margelov said a US ground operation against Iran later this year cannot be ruled out. He said Trump would have greater freedom after the midterm elections and could decide based on the extent of Republican losses in the House or Senate, while domestic gasoline prices would be a key concern.
Japan’s Ministry of Education is taking the one-device-per-student GIGA School program into a new phase by linking it more closely with AI and individualized learning. The article questions whether the assumption that AI will make learning more efficient can actually cultivate the “ability to learn” sought by policymakers, while noting that overseas institutions are debating how to manage digital technology’s side effects more cautiously.
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At least 15 people died and 27 are missing after an overloaded ferry capsized in strong waves on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. Officials say 77 people were rescued. Registered ticket sales listed 114 adult passengers and five crew, while the number of children aboard remains unknown. Rescue operations are continuing.
US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said he was meeting Robert Gilman in the United States after Gilman, an American convicted in Russia, was released on health grounds. Witkoff thanked Vladimir Putin for granting a humanitarian pardon and for personally engaging in the process.
A ferry carrying about 130 people from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali caught fire in waters off Lombok on Wednesday morning, and officials said passengers were being evacuated.
Indonesian ferry from Bali catches fire off Lombok as passengers evacuated
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Rhossi the turtle has already traveled thousands of miles — both by sea and air — in his five or six years on Earth. Now he is enjoying being back home after a detour took him from Texas to Wales.
Rhossi the turtle has already traveled thousands of miles — both by sea and air — in his five or six years on Earth. Now he is enjoying being back home after a detour took him from Texas to Wales.
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President Trump said the plane he flew on after he secretly took a military flight from Turkey last month was ‘at greater risk.’
President Trump said the plane he flew on after he secretly took a military flight from Turkey last month was ‘at greater risk.’
People who stay busy every day yet feel they never finish essential tasks or gain a sense of accomplishment may want to try the 15-minute practice used by top performers after 4 p.m. It can help work feel organized before leaving for the day.
Tianmen Mountain Scenic Area in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, has introduced immersive intangible cultural heritage activities for summer, turning folk displays into live performances and adding interactive features such as a waterfall toast. Multilingual signs, volunteer points, reservations and shaded areas were also added. Overseas visitors have reached 97,000 since July, up 54% year on year.
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Immersive heritage shows draw visitors to Tianmen Mountain in Hunan
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The full solar eclipse, visible in totality only from Spain and Iceland on August 12, is set to draw skywatchers from across Spain and abroad. But there are ways to watch and film the solar eclipse safely.
The full solar eclipse, visible in totality only from Spain and Iceland on August 12, is set to draw skywatchers from across Spain and abroad. But there are ways to watch and film the solar eclipse safely.
The reality TV star grandson of late mob boss John Gotti has reported to federal prison after repeatedly trying to delay his fraud sentence by saying he planned to donate a kidney to his ailing mother. A judge ultimately rejected further postponements.
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The Africa CDC supports the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s immediate rollout of a comprehensive package to contain the expanding Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. Measures include mass vaccination and village-based case detection. The DRC has reported 4,381 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 deaths, with the outbreak spanning 53 health zones in five provinces.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a confidence vote in his National Party, saying he retains its full support ahead of the 7 November general election. It was his second leadership challenge in four months, amid weak polling, sluggish economic growth, rising unemployment and criticism over several recent missteps.
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New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
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Manila begins cleanup of trash-choked river after days of heavy rain.
Workers in the Philippines wade through a garbage-filled river in the capital Manila, collecting waste and debris that washed into the waterway during days of heavy rain
Manila begins cleanup of trash-choked river after days of heavy rain.
Workers in the Philippines wade through a garbage-filled river in the capital Manila, collecting waste and debris that washed into the waterway during days of heavy rain
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Reuters Tech Correspondent Max Cherney explains Nvidia's plan to line up over $500 billion with six Wall Street firms and why it's raising questions over "circular financing."
Reuters Tech Correspondent Max Cherney explains Nvidia's plan to line up over $500 billion with six Wall Street firms and why it's raising questions over "circular financing."
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President Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.
President Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.
Disordered modern eating habits can seriously damage the kidneys without people realizing it. Before chronic kidney disease develops, daily dietary self-care is important. The article presents ways to reduce salt deliciously and protect kidney health without making the effort stressful.
China’s exports are undergoing a structural upgrade toward mechanical and electrical products. Customs data showed foreign trade grew 17.3 percent year on year to 30.13 trillion yuan in the first seven months of 2026, while exports of mechanical and electrical goods rose 21.2 percent, led by demand for AI hardware, advanced manufacturing and tech-intensive green products.
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Thailand has halted the issuing of licences to possess, buy or carry firearms after a school shooting left nine people dead. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for tighter controls and decisive penalties as the 14-year-old attacker and the grandparents he killed were cremated. Police are still investigating his motive.
In mountainous Guizhou, matcha, badminton equipment, advanced materials and intelligent tyre manufacturing are reaching international markets. Tongren’s matcha is exported to more than 50 countries and regions, while support for growers and supply-chain links is creating opportunities for rural communities and farmers.
Taiwan’s government condemned planned Chinese navy drills with an Indonesian warship off the island’s east coast, saying Beijing was trying to create a false impression that it controls those waters.
Saber CEO Matthew Karch says neither Saber nor Unigine replaced writers with AI on Rideshare Stimulator, describing the story as written by people except for an experimental mode. Former lead writer Stella Sacco disputes that account, saying ChatGPT replaced her midway through development and that passenger voices were AI-generated.
According to CNN’s Decision Desk, Darline Graham is projected to move on to a second round of the special Republican contest for a South Carolina Senate seat. She is the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and is seeking a full term.
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Decision Desk HQ projects that Senator Darline Graham will reach a runoff later this month to become the Republican Senate nominee in South Carolina, seeking to replace her late brother.
Cook Islands voters are preparing for a close general election in which Prime Minister Mark Brown’s foreign-policy choices are under scrutiny. Brown says the 2025 rift with New Zealand, triggered by strategic partnership agreements with China, may influence voters, while he defends his government’s economic record and diplomatic approach.
At 19, Hitomi Soga was abducted from Japan’s Sado Island and taken to North Korea, where she was told to marry Charles Jenkins, a US soldier who had defected there. They had two daughters. After more than 20 years, Soga returned to Japan and later campaigned for the return of all Japanese abductees.
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Explosives-laden drones struck the Zawiya oil complex, causing a fire that collapsed a gasoline tank, though officials said the blaze was quickly contained and damage appeared limited. Further drones targeted a nearby power plant without causing damage. In Benghazi, military intelligence chief Fawzi al-Mansouri was killed in a car bombing; no perpetrators have been identified.
Trump’s social media company is returning to its core business. The parent company of Truth Social said Monday it is abandoning several newer ventures, including crypto, online betting and financial services, to focus on strengthening its social media platform.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Donald Trump essentially did not seek his opinion before nominating him to lead the State Department. Rubio said Trump called to tell him he would be secretary of state rather than presenting the job as an option, adding that he was happy and honored to accept it.
Drone attacks were reported overnight in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and across Russian-occupied Crimea. Residents heard repeated explosions in Novorossiysk, while Russian state media said debris hit residential and commercial buildings and a construction site, causing casualties. Explosions were also reported near Sevastopol and the Crimean Bridge, though the reports could not be verified.
A day after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, rescuers are combing collapsed buildings for survivors and bodies. Government figures put the death toll at at least 254, with Pereira and Cali worst affected. About 5,000 homes were damaged and dozens of buildings collapsed.
Rescuers are racing to free people trapped in collapsed buildings and rubble after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia. The official death toll is 181, with nearly 2,600 injured and almost 200 missing. Cali and Pereira are among the worst-hit cities, while aftershocks continue.
Libya’s eastern-based army says a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi on Tuesday. The assassination has renewed questions about security in the stronghold of commander Khalifa Haftar as efforts to reunify the divided country continue.
As wage increases provide a tailwind, the article examines how average annual income differs by occupation. Based on the latest survey by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it ranks occupations by average earnings and explores the reality and background of income disparities.
Floodwaters reached Charing village in Assam, an area that had not flooded in residents’ lifetimes. Relatives carried 97-year-old Lokada Duarah, who could barely walk, on a raft made from banana trunks to a relief shelter. The floods have killed 100 people and affected nearly 1.2 million across the state.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education five years after the Taliban returned to power. It calls Afghanistan the only country formally banning girls and women from education beyond primary school and urges the immediate, unconditional restoration of their educational rights. The restrictions also affect women’s work and public life.
UNESCO says about 2.4 million Afghan girls have been denied secondary education since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, an increase of roughly 200,000 in a year. The agency warns the number could approach four million by 2030, with lasting social and economic costs if the ban continues.
A federal investigators’ report says firefighters responding to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that inadvertently helped trigger a deadly explosion.
The morning drama “Kaze, Kaoru” depicts the fear caused by infectious diseases in the Meiji era. Many people suffered from diseases such as cholera and dysentery, while measures to control infections unexpectedly provoked fierce public anger.
Russian authorities plan to move nearly 114,000 Russians into occupied Ukrainian territories over the next 20 years. A report centered on Melitopol examines the newcomers, local residents, and the Ukrainian nonviolent resistance movement Zla Mavka. Resident Lyudmila Plachkova says businesses and young people left after Russian troops arrived, while unfamiliar faces filled the city.
A father and his sons are using basic tools to clear the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza. Civil defence teams say Israel’s continued blocking of heavy machinery is slowing efforts to recover bodies trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
Nigerian returnees are trying to move past trauma from months of xenophobic protests in South Africa, which have strained ties between the two countries. The programme also reports Chad’s claim that cooperation with Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army has made their shared border safer, and Liberia’s appointment of a new drug-enforcement chief after two record cocaine seizures.
Competition for storefronts in Harajuku is intensifying as brands from Japan and abroad enter the area. CBRE says the Omotesando-Harajuku commercial vacancy rate held at 0.1% in the second quarter of 2026, while average rents reached a record 256,000 yen per tsubo. Rising rents and land prices are putting domestic apparel companies at a disadvantage.
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission recommended action against Kawai Musical Instruments in June for violating the freelance law. It was the first recommendation based on “price squeezing.” The company was found to have failed to disclose transaction terms to 100 freelancers, failed to pay 98 by the deadline, and kept trial-lesson fees for 28 instructors at the low level of 500 yen per 30 minutes. It is the music-school industry’s third such recommendation after Shimamura Gakki and Sheer.
Two Democratic senators are seeking answers from two Belgian companies about an 18-carat gold ring set with 321 diamonds that was given to President Donald Trump. The inquiry comes after the United States exempted Europe’s diamond industry from new tariffs weeks later.
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Democratic senators question Belgian diamond industry over ring given to Trump
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VIDEO: Workers in the Philippines wade through a garbage-filled river in Manila, collecting waste and debris washed into the waterway during days of heavy rain. Floods, landslides and accidents linked to the nine-day downpour have killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines.
VIDEO: Workers in the Philippines wade through a garbage-filled river in Manila, collecting waste and debris washed into the waterway during days of heavy rain. Floods, landslides and accidents linked to the nine-day downpour have killed at least 16 people in the northern Philippines.
Donald Trump called Democratic candidates in the US midterm elections “jihadists” and attacked Americans of Somali descent in remarks from the Oval Office. Muslim civil rights group CAIR said his rhetoric was putting a target on Muslim elected officials, while Trump and other Republicans separately targeted Michigan Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed with anti-Muslim claims.
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President Donald Trump said the United States sells munitions, fighters and other weapons to the European Union, which can decide how to use them, including supplying them to Ukraine. He reiterated that the US does not give weapons directly to Ukraine.
Four advocacy organizations, including Human Rights Watch, are taking the Trump administration to court over its campaign targeting the International Criminal Court.
Four US human rights organizations have sued the Trump administration, arguing that sanctions against the International Criminal Court, its affiliates and supporters unlawfully undermine efforts to prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity. The case challenges Trump’s February 2025 executive order targeting the ICC’s investigation of alleged Israeli crimes in Palestine.
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The culturally diverse girl group KATSEYE is temporarily performing without two members. Through its upcoming EP, tour and the concert film “KATSEYE: WILD HEARTS,” opening in theaters worldwide on Wednesday, the group hopes to present a more raw and authentic side.
Leonid Shmelkov’s adult art-house animation Nepokoy is now in Russian theaters. The surreal film follows two travelers trapped in a strange roadside hotel run by an eccentric Madam, and has become Russia’s highest-grossing animated film for adults, earning praise from Yuri Norstein.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has evidence from internal Russian documents that Moscow plans to mobilize several hundred thousand more people after next month’s parliamentary elections, beginning by year’s end and continuing the following year. Russian forces also struck Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv with North Korean ballistic missiles and Zircon cruise missiles, killing seven steel plant workers and injuring 24 in Zaporizhzhia.
Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels are driving shipowners away from the Black Sea, threatening agriculture and steel, two key parts of Ukraine’s economy. Grain logistics costs have risen, exports have fallen, and Kyiv is seeking alternative routes through Poland, Moldova and Romania, along with EU support, before the corn harvest strains storage capacity.
Rising security risks in the Black Sea are prompting many Turkish shipping companies to divert vessels to the Mediterranean, according to Basaran Bayrak. He said the move is creating excess tonnage, intensifying competition and lowering freight rates, while frequent attacks have sharply increased insurance costs and war-risk surcharges.
Phillips 66, Kinder Morgan and HF Sinclair said on Tuesday they will move ahead with the proposed $5 billion Western Gateway Pipeline system and have finalized a joint venture agreement for the project.
New EU packaging rules take effect on Wednesday, setting bloc-wide limits on PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” in food-contact packaging. They also establish targets to reduce waste, particularly plastics derived from oil.
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EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbs
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VIDEO: With flowers and candles, Indigenous Maya people conduct a thanksgiving ritual at the Kaminaljuyu archaeological site near Guatemala City, honoring their ancestral traditions on the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The group gathers around a fire to pray.
VIDEO: With flowers and candles, Indigenous Maya people conduct a thanksgiving ritual at the Kaminaljuyu archaeological site near Guatemala City, honoring their ancestral traditions on the UN's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The group gathers around a fire to pray.
Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero has received a three-week ban after admitting to dangerous play in Australia’s rugby victory over Japan in Osaka last weekend.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July, with record prices and mortgage rates at their highest level in more than a year proving too difficult for many prospective buyers to overcome.
US existing-home sales fall 1.7% in July as record prices and high mortgage rates deter buyers
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🇬🇷 🎥 Ithaca bets on hometown hero Odysseus for tourism boom
The Greek island is believed to be the home of Odysseus in Homer's epic poem which inspired Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "The Odyssey". Far from the country's tourist hubs, businesses and officials expect the film to boost visits
🇬🇷 🎥 Ithaca bets on hometown hero Odysseus for tourism boom
The Greek island is believed to be the home of Odysseus in Homer's epic poem which inspired Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film "The Odyssey". Far from the country's tourist hubs, businesses and officials expect the film to boost visits
The U.S. government has sold two sanctioned oil tankers seized in January 2026. Dubai-based ship recycler Global Marketing Systems bought Era and Lileo in July, and both will be dismantled in India. Era was previously known as Marinera and Bella 1; Washington said Bella 1 carried sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran and switched to a Russian flag during the pursuit that led to its seizure.
U.S. sells two ‘shadow fleet’ tankers for scrap; one changed to Russian flag during seizure
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🇸🇾 ⚖️ Syria court sentences ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
The court convicted Assad of atrocities committed during the country's civil war. It is the first such ruling under transitional leaders who ousted him in 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability
🇸🇾 ⚖️ Syria court sentences ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
The court convicted Assad of atrocities committed during the country's civil war. It is the first such ruling under transitional leaders who ousted him in 2024, vowing to provide justice and accountability
A year after Donald Trump sent National Guard troops to Washington, DC, residents, politicians and experts remain divided over the mission. Critics question its legality and say it has had little effect on violent crime, while some residents say the patrols make them feel safer.
Brazil’s annual inflation eased in July, broadly matching market expectations, according to statistics agency IBGE. The rate returned to the central bank’s tolerance range as the effects of tight monetary policy continued to work through the economy.
Millions across Europe will have a chance to see their first total solar eclipse in 27 years on Wednesday. The path of totality will cross northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain and part of Portugal, with total darkness lasting about two minutes. A partial eclipse will be visible across wider regions, but eye protection is required except during totality.
Syria will receive an International Atomic Energy Agency delegation in the coming days, its Atomic Energy Commission said early Tuesday. The delegation is expected to announce “significant progress” on the issue of nuclear materials, without further details being given.
Russian airlines carried 49.15 million passengers in the first half of 2026, broadly matching last year’s figure, Rosaviatsiya said. Domestic flights accounted for 36.34 million passengers and international services for 12.81 million, up 0.6% year-on-year. Airports handled 97.16 million passengers, while the load factor rose to 89.3%.
France has prohibited unsolicited sales calls by businesses across all sectors, except when they concern an existing contract or the recipient has given prior marketing consent. Consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble called the measure a “small revolution,” while business representatives and Moroccan officials warned of added paperwork and potentially significant job losses.
South Africa’s official unemployment rate climbed to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the first quarter, according to data from the statistics agency.
Filipino seafarers continue seeking work despite dangers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Black Sea. Sailors who were previously stranded in Hormuz say the job provides vital income and family security, even as attacks have killed crew members and left many Filipinos aboard vessels in risky waters.
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A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto returned to the terminal after a child repeatedly refused attempts by a parent and crew to secure them in their seat while the plane taxied. The aircraft could not depart before the airport closed, so all passengers were rebooked for the following day.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
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🌓 😎 EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the August 12 solar eclipse
A total #solareclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, including Spain and Iceland. Here's all you need to know about the rare event, where and when to see it, and how to stay safe if looking at the sun
🌓 😎 EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about the August 12 solar eclipse
A total #solareclipse will be visible across parts of Europe, including Spain and Iceland. Here's all you need to know about the rare event, where and when to see it, and how to stay safe if looking at the sun
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🇨🇴 ⚠️ Colombia scrambles to find survivors after powerful earthquake
Volunteers and rescuers in a western region clear rubble with their bare hands as they search for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 169 people and destroyed dozens of buildings
🇨🇴 ⚠️ Colombia scrambles to find survivors after powerful earthquake
Volunteers and rescuers in a western region clear rubble with their bare hands as they search for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 169 people and destroyed dozens of buildings
Somali referee Omar Artan missed the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States. UEFA has since appointed him to referee the Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. A US official said Artan was associated with suspected terrorist organisation members, an allegation he rejected.
Bumble is changing its signature dating-app experience so either person in a heterosexual match can send the first message. The response window is expanding from 24 to 72 hours, while users who send low-effort openers may be prompted to rewrite them. Bumble says 66 percent of surveyed women preferred men to initiate.
A Chinese court sentenced Long Xiang, former chairman of the Standing Committee of the Nanjing Municipal People’s Congress, to death with a two-year reprieve for accepting 261 million yuan, or about $39 million, in bribes. He was also convicted of embezzlement and insider trading. His cooperation, guilty plea and remorse led to a mitigated sentence that will become life imprisonment if no other crimes are found.
The 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup will be held in Wavre, Belgium, and Amstelveen, the Netherlands, from August 15 to 30. India and Pakistan are drawn in Pool D and will meet on August 19 at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, their first World Cup clash in 16 years. The tournament replaces the quarterfinals with crossover pools.
Colombian volunteers and rescuers used their bare hands and buckets to clear rubble early Tuesday while searching for survivors. The country’s strongest earthquake in a decade has killed at least 132 people and destroyed dozens of buildings.
At least 169 people were killed in the powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, Blu Radio reported. Cali and Pereira recorded the largest numbers of deaths. Earlier reports put the toll at 132, while search and rescue operations continue.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated western Colombia, killing 132 people and destroying thousands of buildings. Hundreds are feared missing beneath the rubble as rescuers mount an urgent search for survivors, including a baby who was rescued.
Rescuers in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday searching the rubble for survivors after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have died, and authorities warn the toll could rise further.
The Washington Post reported that Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month after an extraordinary deception operation prompted by an Iranian assassination threat. He was moved between aircraft inside a catering truck.
Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey on a secret military flight after the NATO summit in July, amid a credible Iranian assassination threat. Trump has rejected Iran’s demands for concessions and reparations, while talks on a truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear stalled. Oil prices initially surged before stabilizing.
At least 2,000 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is growing faster than any previously recorded outbreak. Rebel conflict, poor roads and work stoppages over unpaid wages are hampering health authorities’ efforts to reach remote areas.
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Thousands die as DR Congo faces fastest-growing Ebolaoutbreak on record
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🇨🇴 Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132
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🇨🇴 Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 132
Colombian volunteers and rescuers clear rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people and flattened buildings. [1/2]
Russia has approved the Chinese Academy of Sciences as a participant in an international center for synchrotron, neutron and laser research based on the PIK high-flux reactor. Developed in Gatchina, the reactor supports studies of neutrons, neutron radiation and microscopic structures, among other fundamental and applied fields.
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Turkish lawmakers voted on Monday to pass a bill granting limited amnesty to Kurdish PKK militants. The measure is described as a key step in a peace process seeking to end decades of deadly violence.
Turkey’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that would create a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, as the government seeks to move forward with its peace initiative involving the insurgent group.
Paddle Worldwide’s board said it will lift all restrictions on eligible Russian and Belarusian athletes and support personnel from January 1, 2027, allowing them to compete with full national representation. The current policy will remain in force through December 31, 2026. Russian canoeists have competed under neutral status since 2023.
The SEC accused investment adviser Adit Ventures and co-founder Eric Munson of making false claims about investments and charging clients millions of dollars in undisclosed fees to purchase pre-public shares of companies including SpaceX and Klarna.
The European Union has yet to settle the details of its approved €90 billion loan to Ukraine and apparently does not know how much member states will have to guarantee, German MEP and BSW co-chair Fabio De Masi said. He called Berlin’s approval irresponsible for failing to assess the risks and consequences. The funds will be raised through EU borrowing and serviced by member states.
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