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Congo battles fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record as deaths top 2,000
The Democratic Republic of Congo says that confirmed Ebola deaths have reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Probation officers vote for strike action after warning early releases will add to excessive workloads - as it happened
Union chief says vote is about staff ‘warning they cannot protect the public properly’ In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in his Facebook post earlier (see 9.58am ), saying he was confident that more could be done to free up space in the prison system (which would allow the early release system to be changed so that PC Andrew Harper’s killers are excluded).…
From Amy Adams to Juliette Lewis, everyone loves Bardem in ‘Cape Fear’: ‘He’s a teddy bear’
The actor’s co-stars in the Apple TV drama, which has just finished its first season, praise his work ethic and sense of humor
Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over atrocities
A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war.
Why is the U.S. banning a ton of robot vacuums? Here’s what you should know
The FCC banned foreign-made advanced robots, and robot vacuums fall under the new rules. Here’s what it means for the device you already own — and which models you can still buy.
The Japanese garden: A microcosm that sums up the world
A new book explores their simple complexity, achieved after centuries of history. Its author, the architect Javier Vives, writes about the relationship those spaces maintain with theater and culture
Did President Trump Escape Air Force One In A Catering Truck?
The Washington Post has reported on a secret presidential plane swap.
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river
Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.
France: Drought's impact on the cheese industry
France is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70% of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.
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GB's Glave and Azu claim European 100m one-two
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
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Australia politics live: Coalition to heavily cut net migration and shred 96% of house construction code; CBA posts bumper $11bn profit
Policy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘Some people call it putting o…
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Officials monitoring polling sites in Minnesota’s two largest counties, says Trump’s justice department – live
Federal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
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Kennedy Center ordered to pay $250K to musician who canceled his appearance in protest of Donald Trump
Jazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
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AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the te…
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CNN’s Scott Jennings gives update on Mitch McConnell’s ‘private’ health battle
‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
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With El-Sayed’s Victory Comes a Wave of Islamophobia
As Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
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Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers
Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
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Trump’s ICE crackdown returns to the spotlight as the midterms loom: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this …
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A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued a…
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Dethroned Miss North Carolina USA threatens legal action over title removal
Brittany Boltinhouse’s attorney says removal of title and crown ‘another troubling example of cancel culture’ A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA la…
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Big tent or three-ring circus? Here why AOC, Pete, Gavin and the others should think twice about 2028
Kamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
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US fires missiles at ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade
It was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
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Trump’s team has canceled over 175,000 visas for foreigners since returning to office
The State Department said they were canceled because visa holders committed crimes, abused the immigration system and celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, among other reasons
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As search for thousands of missing pushes on, Colombia earthquake tests new president
Rescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in doz…
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Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
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‘We’ve seen this somewhere in history before, haven’t we?’ Inside Russia’s plan to resettle 114,000 of its people in occupied Ukraine.
Over the next 20 years, Russian authorities plan to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in the occupied Ukrainian territories. Despite the grim circumstances, some people really are moving there. The …
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Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Coast
A fire near Highway 1 has spread, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.
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A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing
Authorities in Zimbabwe say at least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
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Ex-Marine freed from Russian prison after Trump discussed case with Putin
A former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years in a Russian prison and is believed to be seriously ill has been released and was on his way back to the United States. President Donald Trump an…
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How Iran Adapted Its Attacks as U.S. War Munitions Dwindled
The Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
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Police chiefs call for PM to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers
The intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
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Air Force One swap calls into question Trump’s safety abroad
A newly reported Secret Service ruse to fly President Trump out of the NATO summit last month in Turkey amid an assassination threat from Iran is raising questions about the president’s security wh…
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At least 15 dead, dozens missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe
An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.
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Lucy Davis, ‘The Office’ and ‘Shaun of the Dead’ actor, announces incurable cancer
Lucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the British version of “The Office” and had a starring role in “Shaun of the Dead,” said she incurable cancer.
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NOAA pulls support from Arctic climate report
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026…
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Ken Paxton demands protection for surrogate and unborn child with birth defect
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has intervened in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn baby with a severe heart defect, seeking to ensure the fetus receives life-saving medical …
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U.S. existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.
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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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Angie Craig Has Cash Edge Over Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary
Representative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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Images From Colombia, Battered by Quakes
The strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
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Anti-trafficking group linked to controversial Sound of Freedom movie gets massive Trump contract to represent migrant kids
Our Rescue, formerly Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, is latest firm to get lucrative no-bid contract to support unaccompanied minors
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Swedish court frees Russian couple, rules citizenship and language alone aren’t grounds for detention
A Stockholm migration court released a married Russian couple from custody after they were detained while on vacation in Sweden, the human rights organization Kovcheg reported.
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Woman assaulted by double murderer says nightmare became 'real life' when police let him attack again
Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
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Cornyn posts data on vaccines preventing deaths after Trump executive order
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) shared a post on Tuesday touting the effectiveness of vaccines following President Trump’s executive order seeking to decrease childhood vaccines and buck the standard or…
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Live results: Wisconsin votes in battleground House primaries
Voters in Wisconsin are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a series of House elections. All eyes are on the 3rd Congressional District, where Democrat Rebecca Cooke is seeking her party’s nominati…
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Live results: Larson faces primary challenge from Bronin in Connecticut House race
All five of Connecticut’s House members are running for reelection, but just one is facing a contested primary Tuesday. Democratic Rep. John Larson is facing off against former Hartford Mayor Luke …
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Live results: Minnesota holds gubernatorial primary to succeed Walz
Voters in Minnesota are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on primaries to decide the state’s next governor. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary to replace Gov. T…
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Live results: Lamont seeks third term in Connecticut gubernatorial primary
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is on track to clinch the Democratic nod Tuesday as he seeks a third term as state’s executive this cycle. He faces one primary challenger: state Rep. Josh Elliott. Repu…
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Live results: Vermont voters choose House candidates
Vermont voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican candidates for the Green Mountain State’s at-large congressional seat. Two-term Rep. Becca Balint (D-V.T.) is see…
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Live results: Vermonters head to polls for gubernatorial primary
Vermont voters are heading to the polls. The Green Mountain State has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988 and includes progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-V.T.) in its deleg…
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Live results: Crowded field vies to replace Graham as GOP’s Senate nominee in South Carolina
South Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special primary election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot. The crowded field includes the late senato…
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Live results: Alabama votes in special House primaries after redistricting fight
Alabamans in a handful of congressional districts are at the polls Tuesday for a series of postponed primary contests. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey called for special primaries in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and…
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Live results: Flanagan, Craig square off for Democratic nod in Minnesota Senate race
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are duking it out in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Minnesota Senate after Sen. Tina Smith (D) opted to retire. Flanagan, a progressive, notched the D…
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Live results: Democratic establishment clashes with progressive wing in Wisconsin governor’s primary
Voters in the Badger State are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the race to succeed Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Democratic socialist Francesca Hong, a state representative, leads the Democrat…
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Live results: Minnesota votes in House primaries
Minnesota voters are at the polls Tuesday for a suite of House primary elections. There is just one open seat up for grabs this cycle, with Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) of the 2nd Congressional Distr…
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Universal Studios set to add sound barriers to muffle screams from newest ride which is tormenting neighbors
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law
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Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Yemeni authorities said six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while U.S. forces fired on a ship they said was trying to break a blockad…
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Justice Department sends team to monitor Minnesota primary elections
The Justice Department (DOJ) deployed staff to monitor polling sites in two of Minnesota’s largest counties during the state’s primary election on Tuesday. Around 20 people from the voting section …
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