Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds
Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.
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Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project
The symbolic move comes as Argentina escalates its claim over the British-administered territory.
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Trump threatens to end trade with Mexico and Europe after rate hike
US President Donald Trump had tried to pressure the Fed to lower rates, but it voted unanimously to raise them instead.
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Can AI regulation keep America ahead of China?
As Washington debates how to regulate AI, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes.
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US bars Palestinian president from attending UNGA for second year
The United States has declined to grant visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
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Trump suggests EU allowing Canada as associate member could be ‘hostile act’
Trump on Wednesday warned he would impose heavy tariffs on Europe if he judged the bloc's intentions to be unfavourable, while leaving the door open if they were not.
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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
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NASA scan discovers new, 'once in a century' Moon crater
A researcher at NASA has found a massive, recently-formed crater on the Moon, a rare occurrence that only happens "once in a century or even longer," according to scientists.
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NASA finds a "once-in-a-century" lunar crater—bigger than the Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.
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‘Like a Disney movie’: Three wild dog brothers make Africa’s longest journey
As three siblings came of age and had to leave their pack, scientists tracked the dogs’ perilous 2,500-mile odyssey to find their own territoryIt sounds like a Disney movie: three wild dogs, all brothers, on an epic journey to find a home of their own after their family tells them to leave. They dodge cars and hunters…
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US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials before UN General Assembly
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is among those barred for the second year in a row.
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Yemeni forces target Houthis and a Saudi base as US rules out direct role
Saudi Arabia requests missile defence support from allies as the US sees its own stock of interceptors dwindle.
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Verstappen beats 100 go-karters in fun Silverstone race
Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen has beaten 100 go-karters in a competition at Silverstone, UK.
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US again denies Palestinian leader visa for UN General Assembly in New York
The United States has denied Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The State Department separately said it would deny visas to Palestinian officials, citing failures to reform and actions it said undermined…
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Morocco’s 2026 election: A test of political trust and engagement
Youth unemployment, living costs and public services are key issues before the September 23 vote.
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Floods return to Valencia with 2024 tragedy still fresh in mind
Flooding hits Valencia, Spain, with torrential rain triggering rescues and major travel disruptions.
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Ukraine: Russian strikes injure several in Kyiv, Odesa
Russian airstrikes hit apartment buildings and warehouses in Ukraine, injuring several people, including a child.
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Live: Explosions shake Kyiv as US Congress advances new sanctions on Moscow
The US House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine. Loud explosions were heard across Kyiv overnight on Wednesday into Thursday…
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Reports: US, Houthis make secret deal over Yemen war
Yemen’s Houthis have agreed to allow US shipping unfettered Red Sea access if Washington refrains from military action.
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases
Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use.The country’s health and medical services…
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Trump threatens EU with further sanctions over Canada
The EU had signaled that Canada is poised to become the bloc's first associate member. Trump called the idea both "laughable" and a "hostile act."
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UK and Canada discuss AI risks and defence ties in first bilateral meeting
UK and Canada explore AI risks, defence cooperation and joint initiatives during a bilateral meeting in Liverpool.
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Israel and Morocco agree to open embassies after New York talks
Israel and Morocco agreed on Wednesday to open embassies in each other’s countries following talks between their foreign ministers and the US ambassador to the United Nations in New York. The two countries established diplomatic ties in 2020 under the US-brokered Abraham Accords, which normalised Israel’s relations…
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Congress passes sweeping US sanctions bill targeting Russia
The bill marks the first time in more than two years the US Congress has passed legislation supporting Ukraine
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