Trump’s secret escape from Air Force One in Turkey turns into memes and jokes for social media
Social media users imagined the president squeezed into everything from a catering cart to a laundry bin
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Hong Kong rolls out online consent forms for children’s school flu jabs
Parents can submit online consent forms from Monday for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations under a school outreach programme, with Hong Kong authorities seeking to simplify procedures. The Centre for Health Protection said on Tuesday that a digital consent system would be introduced on the eHealth mobile application – the city’s electronic health record platform – for the coming school…
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during Syria's 14-year conflict
Authorities say 10 Nigerian police officers were killed in gunbattle with rebels in the north
A gunbattle between rebels and Nigerian security forces has left 10 police officers dead
Colombia rescuers race against the clock to search for earthquake survivors
Colombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors early Tuesday (August 11) after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people and smashed dozens of buildings.
Trump boarded secret flight via catering truck due to Iran threat, US media reports
President Donald Trump took a secret military flight from Turkey last month in an operation that involved him being moved between aircraft in a catering truck, an extraordinary deception prompted by an Iranian assassination threat, the Washington Post reported.
Japan end of June government debt hits record ¥1.3 trillion
The increase reflects the government's continued reliance on borrowing to manage finances as spending continues to exceed tax revenues.
Florida woman pretended to have cancer to scam donations out of 200 people, cops say
Maribeth Ellen Jones set up GoFundMe page to raise money for treatment she said she needed but used the $40,000 she received to pay off personal debts, police say
Russian lawmaker Vitaly Milonov claims he killed people while fighting in Ukraine
State Duma Deputy Vitaly Milonov, a member of the ruling United Russia party, told blogger Amiran Sardarov in an interview that he had killed people during the Russia–Ukraine war.
Farmer accidentally kills 25 acres of crops after trusting AI advice
AI chatbot suggested a treatment plan that completely destroyed sesame seedlings
When MAGA met FIFA: Inside Trump’s cosy relationship with Gianni Infantino
President Trump has given his full backing to embattled Infantino as the FIFA president faces ongoing pressure to step down
Palace co-owner spoke to McNeil's partner before move
Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish contacts Dwight McNeil's partner before the midfielder's move to the club.
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Why Takaichi can’t be the next Shinzo Abe
Takaichi's success will ultimately depend not on becoming the next Shinzo Abe, but on proving that his strategic legacy can evolve to meet a new era.
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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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Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor
Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment mood Wisconsin voters will decide on Tuesday whether to nominate a democratic socia…
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Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger
State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderate Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor, won the Democratic pri…
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Australia politics live: Taylor asks PM if he will ‘man up’ and apologise over melon comments as question time begins; Bragg wishes he’d done more to stop Morrison’s budget ‘madness’
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister says funding agreement with Victoria ‘very close’ The education minister, Jason Clare , says…
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Rakuten’s shares plunge after mobile losses fuel investor fears
The Tokyo-based company's stock fell as much as 12% on Wednesday, their biggest intraday drop since April last year.
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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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Minnesota progressive wins Senate primary over anti-ICE sentiments, as Wisconsin governor’s race remains close – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments to a ke…
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Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote
President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.
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In Europe, the Total Solar Eclipse Is Hours Away
Sky watchers have flocked to places, from Iceland to Spain, where the moon will completely block the sun.
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In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies
The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.
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How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton
Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
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UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities Repeated debilitating heatwaves this summer are likel…
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Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say
First responders, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops Firefighters and residents of south Lebanon have accused the Israeli military of light…
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British man with dementia told to leave Sweden after losing migration case
Exclusive: Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court ruling A 74-year-old British man who has been living in Sweden for 25 years who needs round-the-c…
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‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models Miniature human organs and other tissues are to be grown from N…
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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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Francesca Hong and David Crowley battle for the lead in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
The key battleground state race was too close to call late Tuesday, according to NBC News’ Decision Desk.
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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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Kansas father kills 4 children and wife before turning gun on himself, authorities say
The children were identified as girls ages 9, 5 and 3 and a boy, 7. An official said the father had been reported for “aggressive behavior” in the past.
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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
But the president says the jet he boarded instead was at "greater risk" than the decoy Air Force One.
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More young people in Japan undergoing cosmetic surgery
The most popular procedure is double eyelid surgery, clinics say.
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Trump Says Secret Service Ordered Air Force One Swap
Trump claims his secret plane was in more danger than the Air Force One decoy the public thought Trump was flying on.
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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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What to Know About David Crowley, a Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor
The Milwaukee County executive, who was locked in a tight race for the Democratic nomination against Francesca Hong, could become the first Black governor of Wisconsin.
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Warriors planning for star guard Stephen Curry to finish career with team
Both sides have previously expressed interest in Curry finishing his career in San Francisco, and little has happened to indicate either party has had a change of heart.
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Lisa Demuth Wins Republican Primary for Governor of Minnesota
Lisa Demuth beat Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder who was endorsed by President Trump.
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Peggy Flanagan, a Progressive, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Minnesota
The victory by Minnesota’s lieutenant governor was the latest for the left-wing movement in the Midwest. She could become the first Native woman in the Senate.
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Baby Shark Boy set to make K-pop debut
The boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
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Minnesota GOP picks Lisa Demuth over Trump-backed Mike Lindell for governor against Democrat Amy Klobuchar
Demuth, the state House speaker, defeated Trump-endorsed Lindell for the Republican nomination, NBC News projects, while Klobuchar romped in her primary.
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Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary
Flanagan defeated Rep. Angie Craig, NBC News projects, in yet another nominating contest that exposed Democratic ideological divides.
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Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat, acc…
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Naomi Osaka falls against Elena Rybakina in Toronto
Rybakina, the reigning Australian Open champion from Kazakhstan, fired 13 aces in a 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 victory.
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Winners crowned at Patriot Games next to Trump
President Trump visited Geneva, Ohio on Tuesday to watch two American athletes win the first-ever Patriot Games, which were created by his administration to increasingly showcase youth sportsmanshi…
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back at Trump’s claim of ‘complete control’ over Hormuz and says it will stay closed
US leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat after attending Nato summit last month
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Middle East live: US military strikes ship violating blockade of Iranian ports
The US military announced on Tuesday that it had shot a Panama-flagged ship that was trying to approach an Iranian port in violation of Washington's blockade. President Donald Trump asserted again …
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Trump says security threat spurred secret plane swap in Turkey
The president spoke for the first time about a previously undisclosed flight after the NATO summit in July.
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Trump on undisclosed plan to use decoy plane: ‘It’s up to Secret Service and military’
President Trump on Tuesday said the undisclosed plan to transfer him off of Air Force One and on to a separate military plane last month came at the request of the Secret Service. “It’s up to the S…
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New ‘Katsu Curry Index’ aims to show how weak the yen really is
One bank strategist argues that an international price comparison for the pork-and-rice dish — rather than burgers — gives a better sense of how the yen's retreat feels.
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Bondi Beach shooting hero's assault charges dropped by police
Police charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
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Johannesburg’s water crisis angers voters while driving rich off-grid
Wealthier inhabitants of the commercial capital are drilling boreholes to bypass the municipality, starving it of funds needed to fix the mess.
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See How Trump’s Secret Air Force One Swap Unfolded
The extraordinary subterfuge was aimed at protecting an American president who has been in Iran’s cross hairs for years.
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New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.
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Inventories and farming method gains bolster food system against ‘super’ El Nino
Still, wars in the Middle East and the Black Sea region that impact fertilizer availability temper optimism, experts have warned.
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Forty-five meters down, a diver races to record a fleeting moment of WWII history
Technical wreck diver Kingo Wakasa, 56, is going against all odds to document the rusted hull of the USS Emmons destroyer on the seabed off northern Okinawa.
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Former ‘Summer House’ star loses House Democratic primary to take on Stauber in Minnesota
Former federal immigration official Trina Swanson is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swanson defeated Democrats Joh…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv sends new proposals to Trump’s negotiators for plan to end conflict, says Zelensky
Ukrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
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Rep. John Larson, a Longtime Lawmaker, Loses a Primary in Connecticut
In an upset, Luke Bronin, the former mayor of Hartford, won the Democratic nomination, capitalizing on calls for generational change.
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Democrat backed by Bernie Sanders wins primary as parties prepare to battle for the House
Democrat Rebecca Cooke will face GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden again in Wisconsin, NBC News projects, as both parties nominated candidates in battleground districts.
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Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endors…
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