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
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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.
House Democrats press AI giants on rogue agents
A group of House Democrats are pushing two top artificial intelligence companies to disclose more information about reported incidents in which their AI models escaped containment and hacked into other companies during cybersecurity tests. The lawmakers cited the “serious risk that frontier AI models can pose” in separate letters to the top executives at Anthropic…
Toyota recalls over 508,000 U.S. Camry models for a display error that may deactivate turn signals
Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators
Ebola deaths surge past 2,000 – as outbreak spread for months undetected
The fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history – and the second deadliest – began in February, months before it was declared, the World Health Organisation has said
Rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions
Four human rights groups in the United States are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which they say are unlawful.
Lunar Light Festival turns Bulgaria's Black Sea coast into open-air exhibition
Bulgaria’s second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.
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Minnesota Primary Election Polling Offers Few Answers in Key Races
The small group of independent surveys in the Democratic primary for Senate and the Republican primary for governor showed a large share of undecided voters.
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Australia politics live: Wilkie says Labor ‘improperly influenced’ by gambling lobby; Hanson claims major parties following her lead on migration
The independent MP made the allegations in a letter to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minis…
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In Wisconsin Governor Primary, Polls Have Shown a Progressive Democrat With a Big Lead
Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has consistently led in a Democratic primary that struggled to settle on a field of candidates.
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Darline Graham to face Ralph Norman in runoff for special Republican Senate primary
Norman beat out Russell Fry, a congressman, and Mark San, a former governor, to advance is closely contested race US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email…
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Darline Graham Advances to the Republican Senate Runoff in South Carolina
Ms. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman, a hard-line conservative who had previously run for governor, in the runoff.
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Darline Graham and Ralph Norman face runoff in Republican South Carolina Senate primary as polls close in Wisconsin and Minnesota - live
Graham was sworn in as interim senator last month following the death of her brother, Lindsey Graham; results also coming in from Vermont, Alabama and Connecticut Darline Graham to face Ralph Norma…
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A ‘body’ found in a suitcase was actually a sex doll. How did NSW police get it so wrong?
Officers – correctly – may not have fully unzipped the bag containing the lifelike doll to avoid destroying evidence, one expert says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our …
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ICE to spend $20M on gloves designed to deliver painful electric shocks
The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver a pain stimulus that typically helps an officer gain compliance within seconds
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Tropical storm hits Tokyo area, leaving thousands without power before moving west
Tropical storm Chan-hom is moving westward after hitting the greater Tokyo region
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Federal judge reinforces block against Trump mail-in voting restrictions
A federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing an executive order on voting by mail, which directed the agency to only supply mail-in ballots to states that provide…
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5 Things to Know About Francesca Hong, the Progressive Running for Wisconsin Governor
The state assemblywoman, a democratic socialist, is a chef and former small business owner. Her campaign focused on economic issues.
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World youth unemployment rate rose last year, U.N. agency says
Some of the steepest increases were seen in high-income countries as artificial intelligence begins to change the jobs market.
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5 Things to Know About Tom Tiffany, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in Wisconsin
Representative Tom Tiffany is running with President Trump’s backing.
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5 Things to Know About Michael Alfonso, Sean Duffy’s Son-in-Law in Wisconsin’s 7th District Race
If elected, Mr. Alfonso, 26, would be the youngest member of Congress, thanks in no small part to the support his father-in-law, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, and an endorsement from Preside…
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5 Things to Know About Michele Tafoya, Republican Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Ms. Tafoya, the favorite to become the state’s Republican nominee for Senate, spent years as an N.F.L. sideline reporter and has leaned into her sports background.
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5 Things to Know About Peggy Flanagan, Democratic Senate Candidate in Minnesota
Ms. Flanagan, the progressive lieutenant governor of Minnesota, is a former organizer who could become the first Native American woman in the Senate.
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5 Things to Know About Angie Craig, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Minnesota
Ms. Craig, a moderate Democratic congresswoman, flipped a swing House seat in 2018 to become Minnesota’s first openly gay member of Congress.
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Lindsay Clancy told caregiver she had ‘intrusive thoughts’ before killing her children
Clancy also had expressed concerns about becoming dependent on medication
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As Death Toll From Colombia Earthquake Rises to at Least 181, Rescuers Hunt for Survivors
“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.
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Abdul El-Sayed Deleted Old Posts and Videos Defending ‘Defund’ and Floating an End to Fireworks
The removed posts from Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, immediately set off Republican attacks.
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Just 29% of expected midterm voters say they approve of Trump’s handling of Iran
‘We're talking about a 24-point fall in just two years,’ CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten says
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Jerry Carl on track to return to Congress after Alabama House primary win for Moore seat
Former Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) is projected to advance to the general election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District after locking down the GOP nomination for outgoing Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Ala…
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‘Flawed’ funding system keeping smaller nations on sidelines of FIFA civil war
Smaller nations are wary to taking a side and putting their funding at risk, according to former Papua New Guinea international Alex Davani.
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Graham, Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP primary for Senate
The race to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot is projected to head to an Aug. 25 runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Sen. Darline Graham (R) and Rep. Ralph No…
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Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion
To evade an assassination threat, the U.S. president's security team smuggled him off Air Force One to a different aircraft on July 8 in Turkey.
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Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?
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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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Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it crimp its free-market economy?
As the government completes a public consultation exercise to craft the city’s own five-year plan to align with national development, the first of this five-part series looks at key questions, star…
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Trump walks in to sparklers and does YMCA dance at controversial Patriot Games final in Ohio
The president got a rockstar welcome at the Ohio tournament, even as questions hovered around its selection process
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Lamont wards off progressive challenge to face Fazio in Connecticut governor’s election
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) was projected to win his Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a progressive challenger as he seeks a third term in office. Lamont defeated …
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Cook Islands election: PM Mark Brown speaks on the diplomatic crises that defined his year
The prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the polls As voters in the Cook Islands prepare to head to the…
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Trump Administration Bars Medicaid Funding of Transition Treatment for Transgender Youth
Transgender rights advocates said the new rule would face a legal challenge.
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Democrats demand answers over 321-diamond ring gifted to Trump
The ring was presented as a gift for Trump to honor the 250th anniversary of the US
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Ned Lamont Wins the Democratic Primary for Connecticut Governor
Josh Elliott, a state representative who mounted a primary challenge, pledged to raise taxes on the rich and take the state on a more progressive path.
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Male redback spiders invite cannibalism through a ‘self-sacrificial somersault’ during sex – but why?
New research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous arachnid’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or da…
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Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
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Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP Senate primary runoff in South Carolina
Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will face another Republican in an Aug. 25 runoff for the party’s nomination, NBC News projects.
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
The Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.
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Iran Said to Have Known Details of Trump’s Stay at NATO Summit
The United States picked up multiple streams of information, including one potential threat that involved a shoulder-fired missile.
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2 dead, more than 1 million without power as severe storms strike Midwest
More than 1 million customers were without power in four states as storms with winds gusting more than 80 mph tore down trees and power lines.
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Trump issues ‘dangerous’ rule banning Medicaid coverage for trans youth care, LGBTQ+ groups say
Advocates say the Trump administration is ‘holding vital healthcare funding hostage’ in latest anti-trans maneuver
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Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed
The Pentagon told Congress this week that the U.S. military’s airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year resulted in 153 civilians killed and another 243 individuals injured in the Midd…
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With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy
In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and repor…
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Trump rewrites vaccine advice for kids | About That
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the number of recommended vaccinations for children while repeating debunked claims linking childhood vaccines and autism. Avneet Dhil…
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More weather records as UK heat set to spike again
Summer's record-breaking streak continues as the tally for days above 30C in the UK is broken.
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ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
According to manufacturer, shock ‘is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds’ ICE plans to spend up to $20m (£15m) to purchase thousands of gloves that …
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Live results: Darline Graham advances from crowded GOP field for late brother’s Senate seat
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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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.
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Libyan military intelligence chief assassinated in car bombing
Libya's eastern-based army said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the strongh…
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These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in
Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
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