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Politics 6 days ago

Jamaica Slavery Reparation Demand

The Jamaican government has filed a petition with King Charles III seeking reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. The petition asks three questions: whether the enslavement of Africans in Jamaica was legal under English law…

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Economy/Business 6 days ago

US Labor Day Travel Prices

Millions of Americans are facing higher gas prices this Labor Day weekend, with the average price of regular gas reaching $4.14 per gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the previous record of $3.82 from 2012. The…

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Politics 6 days ago

North Korean Military Buildup

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commissioned his second naval destroyer, the Kang Kon, in a ceremony attended by himself and his teenage daughter. The ship is one of two 5,000-tonne destroyers equipped with nuclear-capable missiles, making…

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Sports 6 days ago

F1 Monza Grand Prix Results

Kimi Antonelli wins Italian Grand Prix from 19th place. At the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Kimi Antonelli, the 20-year-old Mercedes driver from Italy, made history by winning the race from 19th place on the grid. This was his seventh win…

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Politics 1 day ago

Missouri Congressional Map争议

On September 3, 2026, the Missouri Supreme Court unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject them…

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Environment 2 days ago

Global Temperature Records Broken

Global temperatures reached a new record high in August, with an average surface air temperature of 62.5 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing previous highs set in 2023 and 2024. This is the first month since January 2025 that global…

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Politics 4 days ago

Kenya Cracks Down on Foreign Traders

President William Ruto of Kenya directed authorities to shut down small businesses operated by foreign nationals from September 7, saying hawking and small-scale retail should be reserved for Kenyans. The move is part of a broader effort…

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Sports 5 days ago

Heroic Racing Driver Rescue

A racing incident at the Shanghai International Circuit in China has resulted in a British driver, Ollie Millroy, being trapped inside his Ferrari after it burst into flames following a crash with two other cars. Loek Hartog, a Dutch…

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Politics 6 days ago

Trump Approval Rating Plummeting

Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 33%, according to a Financial Times poll. This marks the lowest number recorded since the newspaper began asking the question in May and is a three-point decrease from the…

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Environment 6 days ago

Beluga Whale Health Concerns

Two beluga whales have died at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, including one that was recently rescued from Marineland, a shuttered theme park in Ontario, Canada. The deceased whales are Rain, a 20-year-old female who arrived at the…

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Crime & Law 1 day ago

Train Derailment Probe Sabotage

On September 11, a regional train carrying 186 passengers derailed between Rouen and Caen in northwest France, near Renault’s factory in Cléon. The incident resulted in injuries to 44 people, with an 18-year-old woman's condition described…

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Politics 1 day ago

Zelenskyy Meets Putin Offer G20

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G20 Summit in Miami scheduled for December 14-15. During an interview with German broadcaster Deutsche Welle, Zelenskyy…

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Sports 1 day ago

England Sweeps Pakistan Series

In the third cricket test at Edgbaston on Saturday, England faced a major scare but managed to win by eight wickets, sealing a 3-0 series sweep over Pakistan. After openers Ben Duckett and Emilio Gay were dismissed early in the first over…

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Politics 2 days ago

Singapore Minister Salaries

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong of Singapore will see his annual salary increase by 64%, from S$2.2m (£1.3m) to S$3.6m (£2.1m), making him one of the highest-paid world leaders. This move is part of a long-standing strategy in Singapore to…

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Sports 2 days ago

Edmonton Oilers Backlash Controversy

The Edmonton Oilers have lost the support of longtime superfan Mary Loewen, also known as "Mama Stanley", after the team signed former Team Canada junior player Alex Formenton to a one-year contract worth US$850,000. Formenton was…

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Sports 2 days ago

NFL Games in Australia

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a historic matchup in Australia, as part of the NFL's first-ever regular season game held outside North America. The teams will face off on Friday morning at the Melbourne…

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World 2 days ago

UN Adopts New World Map

September 4th, 164 countries, including France and the UK, voted in favor of a resolution at the UN General Assembly to adopt a new world map that more accurately reflects the size of Africa. Only the US voted against it, with six other…

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Politics 2 days ago

Uganda Succession Dispute

A bitter succession dispute has erupted in the Tooro Kingdom in Uganda over who will succeed King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died on August 27 at the age of 34 after a long battle with cancer. The late king's family is…

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Politics 3 days ago

Israel US Relations Tensions

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been at the center of controversy in recent months. Israel has accused Hamas of launching attacks that have resulted in over 1,200 deaths and 251 kidnappings on October 7, 2023. In response to this…

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Politics 4 days ago

Iceland vs Trump Map

President Donald Trump posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the United States with a border that includes Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and several other countries. The graphic, which was shared without explanation…

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Economy/Business 4 days ago

UK Taxpayers Leaving Country

Chris Rokos, a hedge-fund billionaire and Britain's third-biggest taxpayer, has decided to leave the UK for Greece, where he plans to open an office in Athens. Rokos had previously paid £330m in taxes last year and announced a £190m…

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Politics 5 days ago

German Arms Export Controversy

Germany is facing allegations at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that it has "facilitated genocide" in Gaza by providing arms and military support to Israel. Nicaragua, which brought the case against Germany, accuses Berlin of…

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Politics 5 days ago

Falklands Dispute and Sanctions

Argentina's President Javier Milei has reignited a decades-old dispute over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory claimed by Argentina. In a televised address, Milei said "winds of change" were favourable to Argentina's claim…

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Crime & Law 5 days ago

Virginia Child Abuse Case

Karyann Parkinson, a Virginia mom, was convicted of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and placed on the state's child abuse and neglect registry for 7 years after letting her 5-year-old son, Sam, walk alone through their gated…

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