Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
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Heatwaves, wildfires expose a third of world to extreme ozone pollution
Heatwaves and wildfires helped expose 34 percent of the world’s population to “extremely poor” ozone air quality in the first eight months of 2026, according to a European Union report published Wednesday. Asia recorded the highest exposure, while ozone pollution remained difficult to curb despite decades of progress…
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US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.
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Protesters block Orange Order march in Northern Ireland
Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.
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Morocco’s pro-Palestine protests challenge Rabat’s deepening Israel ties
Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.
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US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum
US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State fighters room to…
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Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
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Iran war live: Trump claims war will end ‘very soon’, gives no details
US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.
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Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.
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‘Nothing is justifying this’: Qatari PM slams atrocities in Gaza
Qatari leader tells Piers Morgan that Doha will continue to uphold diplomacy and mediate for peace in the Middle East.
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US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution
The Tennessee inmate has been awaiting execution since she was sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of a teenage classmate.
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Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during tense US Senate hearing
Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.
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Still the same far-right? Le Pen's National Rally denies fresh antisemitism claims
Minor bump on the French far-right’s road to power—or a car crash that wipes out years of rebranding? Bombshell allegations of past antisemitic tropes by the man Marine Le Pen has touted as her future prime minister could test her years-long effort to convince French voters that the National Rally is a party of…
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US Supreme Court lifts restrictions on third-country deportations
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the Trump administration to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their own while it considers the legality of the practice. The court’s conservative majority temporarily blocked safeguards requiring deportees to receive notice of where they would be sent and time to…
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Venezuelan man shot by ICE officer in Texas is charged with assault
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has disputed the government's account of what led to his shooting during a DoorDash delivery.
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Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.
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Trump says AI companies agree to 'self-police'
Donald Trump said the US won't "stifle" the development of AI, which he sees as "bigger than the industrial revolution." The agreement comes after Trump met with several leading tech CEOs at the White House.
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Iraq begins high-stakes security balancing act as US troops withdraw
Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.
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Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’
Man City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted it of breaking Premier League financial rules.
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Trump says AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety controls
President Donald Trump and leaders of major artificial intelligence companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety reviews as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight, while Trump rejected calls for government…
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UN extends mandate of Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six months
Security force members deployed to Haiti have struggled to make progress against criminal groups as violence continues.
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South Africa to clean up high-risk areas after 12 women killed
The deaths sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.
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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.
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US consumer confidence hits its lowest level since 2014 ahead of midterms
Rising goods and fuel costs are cited as key factors in the sharp drop in consumer confidence.
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