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Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-08-03
Oasis Fan Dies in Apparent Fall at Wembley
Oasis fans arriving for a concert last month at Wembley Stadium, where Saturday night’s death occurred.
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Rahaman Ali, Boxer Whose Brother Was ‘the Greatest,’ Dies at 82
Some said he had shown nearly as much promise in the ring as Muhammad Ali. But he gave up his own career to join the champ’s entourage.
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Osaka & Keys reach Canadian Open quarter-finals
Naomi Osaka loses just one game as she defeats Anastasija Sevastova to reach the Canadian Open quarter-finals in Montreal.
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Texas Democrats leave state to block vote on new House map backed by Trump
US president has urged Republicans to redraw map to help the party net a handful of seats in the midterms next year.
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Apple might be building its own AI ‘answer engine’
Apple is reportedly working to create a lightweight competitor to ChatGPT.
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Ministers to spend extra £100m on stopping small boat crossings to UK
Home Office’s announcement follows growing number of protests outside asylum seeker hotelsMinisters will spend an extra £100m on measures to deter Channel crossings, including on the planned “one i...
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Richardson misses Worlds 200m spot a week after arrest
American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson fails to make the 200m finals of the USA Track and Field Championships, one week after being arrested.
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Monday Briefing: An ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal
A protest in Tel Aviv on Saturday to call for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
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More Than 60 Migrants Dead After Boat Capsizes Off the Coast of Yemen
The Gulf of Aden seen from Sirah Island, Yemen. Crossing the gulf is the first step in one of the world’s most dangerous journeys for migrants. Tens of thousands attempted the trip last year.
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Kerr feels 'strong enough' to retain world title
Josh Kerr says it "shows I'm strong enough" to defend his 1500m title at September's World Championship in Tokyo after coasting to victory in the 5,000m at the UK Athletics Championships.
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Rallies held in Brazil in support of embattled Bolsonaro facing legal peril
The ex-president, accused of seeking to overturn the 2022 election that he lost, has been backed by US's Trump.
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The real reason the West is warmongering against China
China's spectacular economic development has brought up the price of its labour and dwindled Western corporate profits.
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Ann Harris, Who Edited a Stack of Best Sellers, Dies at 99
Ann Harris in 1979. She helped shape best sellers like “The Exorcist” and “The Thorn Birds,” often spending weeks working with the authors.
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Lyles shoved by Bednarek after his win in 200m
Track turned into a contact sport Sunday when Kenny Bednarek shoved Noah Lyles after Lyles beat him to the finish line in the 200-meter final at the U.S. championships.
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England need 35 runs on final day to win stunning fifth Test
England's spellbinding series against India will get the gripping finish it so richly deserves after bad light and rain extended the fifth Test at The Kia Oval into a final day.
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More than 50 refugees and migrants die in boat sinking off Yemeni coast
Rescue operations are ongoing to find dozens more missing, local authorities say.
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Alan Davies: Think Ahead review – comedian addresses his childhood abuse in return to stage
Orchard at Gilded Balloon, EdinburghPerforming standup after a decade away, Davies rawly discusses his abuse by his father and delivers big laughs with other materialIt’s been 10 years since Alan D...
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'What an upset!' - Calvert beats Muir in 1500m final
Sarah Calvert beats Olympic silver medallist Laura Muir in an upset victory in the Women's 1500m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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Tensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire
State media says armed groups violated the truce agreed in the predominantly Druze region.
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England need 35 to win astonishing final Test
England need 35 more runs with four wickets in hand to beat India in an astonishing final Test after a barely believable fourth day was halted by rain and bad light.
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Asher-Smith pips Hunt to 200m final victory in dramatic finish
Dina Asher-Smith sets a championship record as she narrowly beats Amy Hunt in a photo-finish to win gold in the Women's 200m final at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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WNBA trade grades: Report cards for every major deal
The Lynx added DiJonai Carrington as WNBA contenders upgrade their rosters before the Aug. 7 trade deadline.
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The White House is getting a new ballroom. A former White House historian reacts.
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks with Edward Lengel, former Chief Historian of the White House Historical Association, about President Trump's plans to build a ballroom at the White House.
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The Guardian view on an EU army: leadership and unity remain elusive | Editorial
Calls for a European fighting force grow louder, but decades-old divisions, political hesitancy and reliance on the US persistThe Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called for the creation of a...
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Tens of thousands protest Israel’s war on Gaza in Australia’s Sydney
Australia may join more than a dozen other nations in recognising the state of Palestine.
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Asher-Smith and Hughes break records at UK Champs
Dina Asher-Smith and Zharnel Hughes break competition records in claiming 200m victories at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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Journey times up, deaths down: Welsh 20mph speed limit still divisive two years on
Protests continue against default lower limit in urban areas that supporters say is working ‘exactly as intended’A few weeks ago, two groups of protesters gathered on the steps of the Senedd in Car...
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New Zealand woman arrested after two-year-old found in luggage
A bus driver became concerned when he noticed the luggage moving, police said.
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Packer available for World Cup opener following disciplinary hearing verdict
Flanker Marlie Packer will be available for England's opening game in the Women's Rugby World Cup after she received a one-match ban on Sunday.
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Pakistan’s Sharif hosts Iran’s Pezeshkian, agrees to security, trade boost
Agreements, including for energy and trade sectors, have been signed during the two-day visit of Iranian president.
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Hughes takes 200m gold with UK Championships record time
Zharnel Hughes wins the men's 200m with a championship record time of 19.90 at the UK Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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Wilson overcomes Carter for Shanghai Masters title
World number two Kyren Wilson beats Ali Carter 11-9 to win the Shanghai Masters for a second time.
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Britain's Shriever wins third BMX world title
Great Britain's Beth Shriever wins her third BMX world title as Elsa Rendall Todd takes silver in the junior final at the 2025 World Championships.
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Sandra Grimes, Who Helped Unmask a C.I.A. Traitor, Dies at 79
Sandra Grimes in 2013. She had planned to retire from the C.I.A. in 1991, but stayed on to help track down a traitor.
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McIntosh wins fourth gold, medley double for Marchand
Olympic champions Summer McIntosh and Leon Marchand cruise to gold medals in the women's and men's 400m individual medley on the final day of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
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Frank: 'Brutal' Maddison injury looks bad
James Maddison was stretchered off for Tottenham in their pre-season friendly draw with Newcastle in South Korea - in what Thomas Frank described as a "brutal" injury.
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Packer free to play England's World Cup opener
Flanker Marlie Packer will not miss the start of England's home Women's Rugby World Cup after she was given a one-match for a red card against Spain on Saturday.
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BMA rejects NHS claim that less than third of resident doctors went on strike
Union says complex work schedules and paid leave make it almost impossible to know how many took partThe doctors union has rejected NHS figures showing that less than a third of resident doctors jo...
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Hallé/Wong review – new conductor commands an utterly gripping performance
Royal Albert Hall, LondonConducting without a score, Kahchun Wong beguiled as he maintained ultraprecise coordination and built to a powerful, cosmic-scale finaleDespite its unofficial subtitle, Ma...
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Caleb Azumah Nelson: ‘Virginia Woolf’s London is the London I know’
As Mrs Dalloway turns 100, the novelist celebrates a classic about love, loss and the irresistible allure of the capitalIt’s always a surprise when ecstasy arrives. Recently, I’ve found myself waki...
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Inside OpenAI’s quest to make AI do anything for you
OpenAI developed the first AI reasoning model less than a year ago, but the technology has shifted Silicon Valley's focus to agents.
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U.S. and Israeli Officials Float Idea of ‘All or Nothing’ Gaza Deal
Protesters in Tel Aviv demanding an immediate end to the war and the release of all hostages held in Gaza.
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Spurs' Maddison suffers 'bad' injury in friendly
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank fears midfielder James Maddison has suffered a 'bad' knee injury.
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Chelsea sign highly rated Ajax defender Hato
Chelsea have signed 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, the club announced on Sunday.
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Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement
A protest in Kyiv, Ukraine, last week against legislation stripping the independence of anti-corruption agencies.
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Wales stars must 'want a piece of Lions action'
British and Irish Lions' Welsh chairman Ieuan Evans urges Jac Morgan's leading compatriots to set their sights on making the 2029 tour to New Zealand.
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Colts RB Ahmed carted off with severe leg injury
Colts backup running back Salvon Ahmed was carted off the field near the end of Sunday's practice with a severe injury to his right leg.
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If Britain recognises a Palestinian state, it will be a gesture. That doesn’t mean it is pointless | Simon McDonald
A two-state solution is the only solution. Starmer should be honest about this, and get on with the hard work it will requireSimon McDonald was the British ambassador to Israel from 2003 to 2006The...
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The uproar over Vogue’s AI-generated ad isn’t just about fashion
“Modeling as a profession is already challenging enough without having to compete with now new digital standards of perfection that can be achieved with AI,” Sarah Murray told TechCrunch.
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BBC investigates alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars
Allegations were made in legal submission on behalf of former contestant Wynne Evans, Sun on Sunday reportsThe BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two stars of Strictly Co...
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GB's Shriever wins third BMX Women's Elite world title
Britain's Bethany Shriever wins her third world title in the Women's Elite at the BMX Racing World Championships in Copenhagen.
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Hamas video of emaciated captive sparks outrage amid Witkoff’s Israel visit
US envoy Steve Witkoff met with Israeli families, as outrage grew over a new video of an emaciated captive held by Hamas
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Evans reclaims WRC lead as Rovanpera sets record
Kalle Rovanpera's average speed of 129.95kph over the four days in Finland was the fastest in WRC history.
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Maddison suffers injury as Son says farewell to Spurs in Newcastle draw
Heung-Min Son received the adulation in his final appearance for Tottenham Hotspur as they drew 1-1 with Newcastle United in Seoul in a game marked by a serious-looking injury to James Maddison.
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Right to buy in England ‘fuelled housing crisis and cost taxpayers £200bn’
Common Wealth report calls discounted sales of council homes one of the ‘largest giveaways in UK history’Margaret Thatcher’s right-to-buy scheme has cost UK taxpayers almost £200bn, according to a...
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What Happens to Your Data If You Stop Paying for Cloud Storage?
Hit by subscription fatigue? Here’s what happens to your files and photos if you cancel your paid storage plan.
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Bills' Shakir 'week-to-week' with high ankle sprain
Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, who was Josh Allen's top target last season, is "week to week" with a high right ankle sprain, coach Sean McDermott said.
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Farrell in 'really good place' to lead Lions again
Andy Farrell has put himself in a strong position to take charge of the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand in 2029, according to Lions bosses.
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I went to games knowing we would struggle - Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim on last season's difficulties, his relationship with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his hopes for the new season.
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Threats and intimidation stalling top ICC prosecutor’s Israel case: Report
Report says Karim Khan 'privately threatened' by then-Foreign Secretary David Cameron with UK's withdrawal from court.
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Lynx trade for Carrington, 2024's Most Improved
The Lynx have traded for Wings guard DiJonai Carrington, as the top team in the WNBA this season acquired last year's Most Improved Player.
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U.S. women set 4x100 medley relay WR at worlds
The U.S. women's 4x100 medley relay team of Gretchen Walsh, Regan Smith, Kate Douglas and Torri Huske set a world record at the swimming world championships.
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Chris Bryant MP says he was abused at 16 by head of National Youth Theatre
Labour minister calls Michael Croft’s behaviour ‘despicable’ and says at least one other friend was targeted sexuallyThe MP Chris Bryant has said he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of...
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Ultra-hot Jupiter in death spiral may reveal how rocky worlds are born
A massive, fast-orbiting planet is inching closer to its star, and scientists now have direct evidence of its impending demise. It could disintegrate, burn up, or be stripped bare, offering rare cl...
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The Yogurt Shop Murders: how to turn a horrifying true story into a sensitive true crime docuseries
The devastating murder of four teen girls is turned into a thoughtful new series, looking back at the crime and examining the nature of the genreFour teenage girls were viciously murdered in 1991,...
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Russian volcano erupts for first time in over 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
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One year on - What's it like being an Olympic champion?
One year on from the Paris Games, BBC Sport speaks to three athletes about what it is actually like to win an Olympic gold medal.
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Putin Widens Effort to Control Russia’s Internet
A new state-sanctioned messenger service, MAX, will come preinstalled by law on all new smartphones sold in Russia starting in September.
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Sykes-Picot, the 109-Year-Old Pact That Looms Over French and British Moves to Recognize a Palestinian State
Speaking at the United Nations on Tuesday, Britain’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, evoked Britain’s role in the creation of Israel.
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‘Everybody’s starved of affection’: Past Lives director Celine Song on the brutal dating scene and her realistic new romcom
The writer-director’s debut film earned critical acclaim and Oscar nods for its portrayal of loves lost and rekindled. Her follow-up stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in a romance...
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Underground life on Mars? Cosmic rays could make it possible
Cosmic rays from deep space might be the secret energy source that allows life to exist underground on Mars and icy moons like Enceladus and Europa. New research reveals that when these rays intera...
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Your nature photo might be a scientific breakthrough in disguise
Every time someone snaps a wildlife photo with iNaturalist, they might be fueling breakthrough science. From rediscovering lost species to helping conservation agencies track biodiversity and invas...
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Senate confirms ex-Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for nation's capital
The Senate confirmed ex-Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation's capital, after President Trump withdrew his controversial first pick, conservative activist Ed Martin Jr.
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Week in politics: Trump responds to shaky economic numbers, and continues tariff rollout
President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a weak jobs report, the latest round of tariffs, and details about his fallout with Jeffrey Epstein.
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‘Stevie Wonder really stirred something in me’: Melanie Blatt’s honest playlist
The All Saints singer can do all the rap bits in Neneh Cherry’s Buffalo Stance but which Prince tearjerker does she want for her funeral?The first song I fell in love withI remember listening to So...
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China and Russia begin joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Joint Sea-2025 exercises begin in waters near Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China says.
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Bank of England forecast to cut interest rates amid rising unemployment and Trump tariffs
City predicts quarter-point drop to 4% when MPC meets on ThursdayBank of England policymakers are widely expected to cut interest rates this week to prevent the economy sliding backwards amid risin...
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Canadian teenager Mboko stuns Gauff in Montreal
Teenager Victoria Mboko produces the shock of the tournament to defeat top seed Coco Gauff and reach the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open in Montreal.
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Watch: Australians play in snowy winter wonderland
Parts of New South Wales were blanketed with the heaviest snow in 20 years.
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Four workers die after falling into a manhole in Japan
Officials say the workers were conducting an emergency inspection of sewage pipes when the accident took place.
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Pro-Palestine march closes Sydney Harbour Bridge
Thousands turned out for the March for Humanity on Sunday despite torrential rain.
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Regret, resentment and Reform UK: jailed Rotherham rioters one year on
Men sentenced to prison time for role in violent protests after the Southport murders describe their feelings of injusticeIt was a scene that became the defining image of the year for many. Flames...
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TV tonight: David Attenborough’s skin-crawling new nature series
Watch out for the spiders who eat their own mothers in Parenthood. Plus, inside the controversial Lucy Letby trial. Here’s what to watch this eveningSunday, 7.20pm, BBC One Continue reading...
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Transfer rumors, news: AC Milan to move for Liverpool's Núñez
AC Milan are looking to sign Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July
Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.
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Israeli forces kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn, medics say
Dozens killed on Saturday include 38 Palestinians seeking aid at controversial distribution sites, according to sources.
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US Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as DC top prosecutor
Former Fox News host Pirro secures Senate confirmation with 50-45 vote, becoming US attorney for the nation's capital.
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Scientists unveil bioplastic that degrades at room temperature, and outperforms petroplastics
Plastic pollution is a mounting global issue, but scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have taken a bold step forward by creating a new bioplastic inspired by the structure of leaves. T...
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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe
The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.