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World 23 days ago

Tensions at Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Status. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged to single digits due to US-Iran peace talks stalling, with only seven commodity vessels passing through on Thursday. Between 130-140 vessels transited the passage…

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Politics 5 days ago

Trump Renames New Mexico

President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America", sparking backlash from Democratic lawmakers and the state's governor. The idea was proposed by Trump in a series of posts on his Truth Social account…

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World 16 days ago

Norway's King Harald Dies

King Harald V of Norway died on August 28 at the age of 89 after a brief stay in hospital. He was being treated for haemolytic anaemia, a disorder that causes red blood cells to be destroyed at an abnormally fast rate. The royal court said…

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Technology 16 days ago

Meta Teen Safety Settlements

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay up to $18 billion as part of a settlement with 47 US states over allegations that its social media platforms have contributed to teen addiction. The deal, which still…

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Jaguar Land Rover Job Cuts

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to cut up to 4,000 jobs in a bid to save around £1.7 billion over the next two years. The company, which is owned by Tata Motors, has been hit by a cyberattack that brought production to a halt for over…

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World 3 days ago

Escalating Conflict in Ukraine

Article 1: How Ukraine’s deepest attack in Russia, on Arctic gas, signals new reach. Ukraine launched its deepest-ever attack into Russia, targeting two Arctic gas condensate facilities 3,000km (1,865 miles) from its border. The attack was…

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Politics 3 days ago

Social Media Algorithm Crackdown

The Australian government is introducing new legislation that will give users the option to opt out of algorithms on social media platforms. Under the proposed Digital Duty of Care bill, companies such as Facebook and Instagram would be…

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Crime & Law 6 days ago

Egyptian TV Presenter Sentenced

Sarah Khalifa, a 39-year-old Egyptian TV presenter, has been sentenced to death by hanging along with 11 others for their involvement in a massive drug trafficking ring. The group was accused of forming an organized criminal gang that…

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Crime & Law 6 days ago

Pentagon Leaks Investigation

About 50 members of the US military's Joint Staff, including high-ranking officials and civilian employees, were subjected to polygraph tests in August as part of an investigation into leaks about the country's munitions stockpiles. The…

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Crime & Law 19 days ago

Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation

Hayden Panettiere, a 36-year-old actress known for her roles in "Heroes" and "Nashville", has died. Her ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, said she had left the world too soon and was an important part of his life as well as the mother of…

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Politics 1 day ago

Anti-Migrant Protests Portsmouth

Hundreds of protesters clashed with police in Portsmouth after 140 asylum seekers were rescued from a dinghy. Daniel Thomas, an associate of Tommy Robinson, led the protests near Eastney beach. Two RNLI lifeboats and a Coast Guard…

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Politics 4 days ago

Trump's Triumphal Arch Proposal

The Trump administration plans to break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch near Washington, D.C.'s National Mall without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that excavation work…

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World 6 days ago

US Military Presence in Thailand

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a US aircraft carrier, docked in Pattaya, Thailand on Thursday, June (exact date unknown) after a record-breaking deployment of 286 days at sea without a port call. The crew, numbering around 5,000, had been…

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World 7 days ago

Bolivia Military Barracks Explosion

At least 10 people were killed and more than 60 were injured in an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, about 30 kilometers from La Paz. The blast occurred around 2:30 p.m. local time on Friday in an area used to store…

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Politics 17 days ago

Russia vs UK Over Ukraine Support

Russia has threatened to strike British military targets in response to UK support for Ukraine, with Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying that Russia could hit British targets inside and outside Ukraine. This warning…

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World 2 days ago

Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalation

On September 3, 2026, Israel's military announced it had taken control of Ali Taher Hill in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in June. However, fighting continued on the hill, with daily shelling and airstrikes by…

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Health 7 days ago

Social Media and Teen Safety Concerns

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a settlement with 47 states and Washington D.C. worth up to $17.1 billion. The settlement resolves claims that features on Instagram and Facebook encouraged compulsive use…

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Politics 5 days ago

Prince Harry's UK Return

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two children have returned to the UK, causing "shockwaves" in the Royal Family. The family has settled outside of London for an extended period, with Prince Archie (7) and Princess Lilibet (5)…

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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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Politics 6 days ago

Trump's Irish Trip Security Controversy

President Donald Trump is set to visit Ireland next week, but his travel plans are being overshadowed by controversy over the use of a Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8, known as Air Force One, which has raised security concerns. The plane was…

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Education 7 days ago

NYC Bans AI in Schools

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public school classrooms for elementary and middle school students, affecting approximately 600,000 students. The ban applies…

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Crime & Law 23 days ago

Tupac Murder Trial Proceedings

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, is charged with murder in the death of Tupac Shakur, who was killed in a drive-by shooting on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. The prosecution has presented evidence that Davis orchestrated the killing, including…

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Diesel Price Surge Global Impact

Farmers in the UK and US are grappling with an "astronomical" increase in fuel costs, driven by rising crude oil prices due to tensions between the US and Iran, as well as Russia's ban on diesel exports. In the UK, red diesel, used for…

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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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