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BBC News - World NEW about 2 hours ago

Residents warned to brace for the worst as Canada wildfire rages out of control

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread over 53 sq miles (136 sq km).

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BBC News - World about 3 hours ago

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC

Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.

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Al Jazeera - English about 3 hours ago

Union reports 108 attacks on Palestinian journalists in July

Palestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.

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NYT - World about 4 hours ago

Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario

Fire activity has increased sharply in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from their homes just weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the East Coast.

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NYT - World about 5 hours ago

Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza

A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to define his home.

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BBC News - World about 5 hours ago

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.

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BBC News - World about 5 hours ago

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in court after extradition

The Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van to transport the 49-year-old to court after his extradition from Dubai.

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Al Jazeera - English about 6 hours ago

Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace

‘We're going backwards.’

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BBC News - World about 6 hours ago

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

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BBC News - World about 6 hours ago

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.

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TechCrunch about 7 hours ago

Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default

Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.

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Al Jazeera - English about 7 hours ago

Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller

Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.

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Al Jazeera - English about 7 hours ago

Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?

Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.

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NYT - World about 8 hours ago

Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.

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Al Jazeera - English about 9 hours ago

Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues

Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.

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BBC News - World about 9 hours ago

Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought

Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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Al Jazeera - English about 9 hours ago

Wildfires in Albania and Spain cause hundreds to evacuate

Wildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.

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Al Jazeera - English about 10 hours ago

How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance

Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.

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Al Jazeera - English about 10 hours ago

‘No surprise’: Netanyahu rejects US-backed Gaza plan

Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti says Netanyahu's rejection of the US-backed Gaza plan is no surprise.

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Al Jazeera - English about 10 hours ago

Incumbents secure Hawaii primary wins, defying progressive challengers

Their victories highlight ongoing clashes between centrist Democrats and more progressive candidates.

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Al Jazeera - English about 10 hours ago

Omar Marmoush scores two goals as Man City defeat Atletico Madrid in Seoul

Marmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.

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Al Jazeera - English about 10 hours ago

Alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland amid heavy security

Daniel Kinahan is the latest alleged member of the multinational organised crime group to be charged in Dublin.

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NYT - World about 10 hours ago

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

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NYT - World about 11 hours ago

Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 in British Columbia

The Bald Range fire has burned more than 25,000 acres in British Columbia. At one point, the fire spread more than 2,000 acres in about an hour, officials said.

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Al Jazeera - English about 11 hours ago

Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens

Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.

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Al Jazeera - English about 11 hours ago

Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans

Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans

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TechCrunch about 12 hours ago

This ‘adversarial’ pattern can prevent surveillance cameras from detecting you

A security researcher has designed an algorithm that can create computer-generated patterns capable of hiding people, faces, and vehicles from detection by surveillance cameras.

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TechCrunch about 13 hours ago

This former notorious red-light district is now one of the world’s top AI hubs

More than 20 years ago, King's Cross was one of the seediest area's in London. Now it's sprouting something new.

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NYT - World about 13 hours ago

Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought

Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.

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NYT - World about 14 hours ago

Europe Braces for Another Heat Wave. Here’s What to Know.

High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.

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NYT - World about 18 hours ago

Whirling Like Dervishes in Turkey, but Open to Everyone

Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.

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BBC News - World about 23 hours ago

How a schoolteacher's son became Kashmir's first India Test cricketer

Auqib Nabi becomes Jammu and Kashmir's first cricketer to get India Test call-up, inspiring millions.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky

The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

An unbearable rotting stench is plaguing an LA neighbourhood

Heaps of rotting meat have been festering in the summer sun after a fire ripped through a huge food warehouse.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.

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NYT - World 1 day ago

Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

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TechCrunch 1 day ago

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.

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TechCrunch 1 day ago

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

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NYT - World 1 day ago

As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws

A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.

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BBC News - World 1 day ago

Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies

Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.

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NYT - World 1 day ago

Edge of Your Seat

A superfan of thrillers recommends some of her favorites.

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NYT - World 1 day ago

Former Marine Is Unresponsive After Mistreatment in Russian Detention, Family Says

Robert Gilman, 32, was being fed through a tube and in a “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said. He was arrested in Russia in 2022.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

As Ukraine Strikes Wildberries, Russia’s Richest Businesswoman Faces Her Biggest Test Yet

As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

Punjabi Soldiers Who Fought for Britain in World War I Are Recognized for First Time

Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.

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BBC News - World 2 days ago

The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding

How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.

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TechCrunch 2 days ago

OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns

OpenAI said this model, which is still in development, reached its "critical cybersecurity threshold," meaning it could independently identify and carry out cyberattacks against traditionally well-protected real-world systems.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader

Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.

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TechCrunch 2 days ago

Wacom’s MovinkPad 11 is a fun, midpriced entry point for digital artists

The MovinkPad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat

The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.

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BBC News - World 2 days ago

What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting

At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.

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TechCrunch 2 days ago

Computer maker Framework notifies ‘all customers’ of a data breach

Framework told "all" of its customers that hackers accessed their names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses in a data breach.

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NYT - World 2 days ago

Parts of Eastern and Central Europe Broke Heat Records This Week

The hot weather has exacerbated dry conditions, creating conditions for wildfires and receding rivers.

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TechCrunch 2 days ago

Today’s the last day to get up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket

Starting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing.

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TechCrunch 2 days ago

Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say

A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Residents of the Barbican in London Are Battling a New Tower

The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Rescuers Battled Extreme Weather Conditions During Medevac Mission in Antarctica

An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. national.

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BBC News - Technology 3 days ago

Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant

The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody

In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel denied the accusations.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Capybaras Were the Newest Lobbyists in This Brazilian Legislature

In Mato Grosso, Brazil, capybaras wandered into the building, but they were polite during the incursion.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

French Streamers Convicted in Case Related to Kick Livestream Death

The two men, users of the platform Kick, received suspended sentences and fines.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

A List of Good Things

For something different in August, we bring you ideas, rituals and activities to add joy to your days.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen

The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Fires Wrecked Their Village in France. Now They Want Answers.

After fleeing France’s worst wildfire in decades, residents of Le Porge, a village west of Bordeaux, returned home 13 days later. They found a town in ruins.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Can Robots Save Japan’s Aging Cherry Blossom Farmers?

Monster Wolf and Pochi are among the robots deployed to scare away bears and transport cherry blossoms in a northern region where many farmers are in their 70s or older.

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NYT - World 3 days ago

Driver in Munich Car Ramming Attack Given Life in Prison

The attack, in 2025, was one of several carried out in Germany in recent years by men with migrant backgrounds, shaking the public’s sense of safety.

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BBC News - Technology 4 days ago

AI or real? BBC analyses viral China disaster videos

As weather events become more extreme, fake videos are being shared rapidly online, and it’s causing real world problems in China.

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BBC News - Technology 5 days ago

Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos

A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

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BBC News - Technology 5 days ago

The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for $55bn to Saudi-led group

The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

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