How Taiwan Simulated a Potential Chinese Attack
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Hong Kong trophy-home demand runs deep, as Stanley luxury sale tops US$19m
A buyer with the same name as the founding chairwoman of a global immigration consultancy has bought a detached house in a luxury residential development in southern Hong Kong for over US$19 million, adding to a string of big-ticket deals as demand for trophy homes remains resilient despite a broader slowdown. Yi Bing signed an agreement for the purchase of House 11 at One Stanley on Wong Ma Kok…
Man jailed for accidentally killing girlfriend during abusive ‘weight-loss’ regime
A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to three years and nine months in jail for unwittingly suffocating his girlfriend to death while trying to dispose of her body after she passed out during a supposed weight-loss programme that required her to avoid sleeping. The High Court on Monday accepted that former abattoir worker Ng Ka-sing was genuinely remorseful and had little likelihood of reoffending,…
Dozens of migrants who crossed into Ceuta reached mainland Spain, Sky News told
Dozens of migrants reached the Spanish mainland after entering Ceuta during the mass influx into the enclave, police sources have told Sky News.
Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake have inundated several provinces in China's east, cancelling of hundreds of flights.
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding
Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has left In June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temples and bones visible under his skin, braced himself for the immigration detention center guards to charge into his cell once again. Choli was in a solitary confinement medical cell inside the Port…
A TikTok PM may seem laughable – but reaching young people like me might just keep Labour in office | Lucy O’Brien
Andy Burnham and his social media team know how to connect with us. We’re no fools, though – this has to be backed by serious policies Strapped up in his navy suit, blue tie and charmingly nerdy glasses, Andy Burnham entered No 10 newly appointed as our fifth prime minister in four years. I didn’t watch this historic scene live on BBC News. Instead, I saw a 10-second clip on TikTok , with a viral…
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’
Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in Texas A Kurdish man who was force-fed over the course of eight months while on hunger strike in US immigration detention has spoken out about it for the first time, describing how much the process harmed him physically and psychologically. Gabar Choli, a film-maker and activist now…
Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar
Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east Asia High pressure has dominated central and eastern Europe in early August, breaking temperature records across the region. Austria recorded a high of 41.2C (106.2F), while Slovakia reached 42.2C. Hungary hit a peak of 41.8C, surpassing a record set in 1905, while overnight…
Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push
Hong Kong residents raising goats, sheep and cattle in the New Territories will need a licence under a proposed regulation which aims to reduce nuisance and hygiene problems affecting neighbours, amid the acceleration of urban development under projects such as the Northern Metropolis. The plan was revealed in an Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department document, scheduled to be…
Southern Iran Bears Brunt of U.S. Bombing
While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.
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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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Australia politics live: Tim Wilson questions energy efficiency standards for housing, saying ‘some people call it putting a jumper on’
Coalition promises to drastically cut net overseas migration and housing construction code. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister …
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5 Things to Know About Mark Sanford, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.
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Polls close in South Carolina, where Republicans brace for runoff in race to replace Lindsey Graham – live
Race includes late US senator’s sister, Darline Graham, who was sworn in as interim senator last month; Polls also close in Vermont as handful of states hold primaries Sign up to the US Breaking Ne…
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Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats From Iran
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
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Trump on declaring national security emergency for elections: ‘Stranger things have happened’
President Trump on Tuesday left the door open to declaring a national security emergency and federalizing control over the November midterms. Conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested during an…
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Live updates: South Carolina, Wisconsin, more hold key primaries
It’s a big day for voters in several states on Tuesday, with closely watched primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont, as well as House primaries in Alabama. South Carolina Republ…
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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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Millions of Americans lack adequate access to prenatal care: Report
A new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The non-profit organization founded by former President Franklin D…
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The Papers: 'Andy U-turns on early release' and 'Hunt on for eclipse glasses'
The prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
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5 Things to Know About Darline Graham, Republican Senate Hopeful in South Carolina
The sister of Senator Lindsey Graham was endorsed by President Trump to serve out the remainder of his term. Now she is running in a special primary election.
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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 insect’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or dail…
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How a catering truck helped Trump secretly switch planes amid threat from Iran
The News Hour has confirmed the Washington Post's reporting on extraordinary, secret security measures taken to protect President Trump. The president switched planes not once, but twice while leav…
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The Office actress Lucy Davis says she has 'incurable' cancer
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
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Search for earthquake survivors in Colombia enters critical phase
In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead. But 24 hour…
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Burnham urged by 50 police leaders to prevent early release of PC Harper’s killers
Letter signed by every chief constable in England and Wales warns freeing pair could weaken trust in justice system Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass call from police chiefs to block the…
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News Wrap: Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
In our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people w…
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5 Things to Know About Russell Fry, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.
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5 Things to Know About Ralph Norman, Republican Senate Candidate in South Carolina
The longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.
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Russian strikes kill ten in Ukraine as Zelensky says ‘every step’ Putin takes is towards escalation
Ukrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
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Top adviser to Iran's Revolutionary Guard leader sits down for rare interview
As the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and inte…
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Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP’s Senate chances
Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent cand…
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The effectiveness and cost of the National Guard deployment in D.C.
It has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mou…
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Credit card debt surges in U.S. as high interest rates make it harder to pay off
Americans owe more than a trillion dollars in credit card debt, up 60% from just five years ago. Meanwhile, higher interest rates make debt even more difficult to pay off, a downward spiral causing…
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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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What to know as your driver's license gets a digital upgrade
Your old plastic driver's license could soon be getting a digital upgrade. Multiplatform producer Tim McPhillips walks us through four things you should know, including some of the benefits and som…
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UK prosecutors argue Tate brothers a flight risk ahead of bail hearing
Andrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
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Colombia to declare economic emergency as quake toll tops 180
An emergency order would give the country's new president temporary authority to issue economic and tax decrees without the need for congressional approval.
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When to Expect Results in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Beyond
Six states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
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North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, Japan’s says
Japan’s Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea
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Pakistan says deal is close even as Iran, U.S. harden stances
While Tehran and Oman may be nearing an agreement, it remains unclear how that would affect the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump pushes DOJ to open another case against ex-Olympian after raging over dropped Reflecting Pool charges: report
Trump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
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Trump administration finalizes rule restricting trans healthcare for minors on Medicaid
The Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well as barring Children’s Health Insurance Program …
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Hims & Hers planning to sell compounded peptides
Hims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing …
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GB's Glave and Azu claim first and second in European 100m
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
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U.S. stocks edge further from their records as oil prices keep swinging
U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
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Trump says he’s looking into a federal block of Mamdani’s ‘dangerous’ pied-a-terre tax
The new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
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How affordable are Edinburgh's festivals?
The city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
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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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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 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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North Korea fires off second missile in less than a week
The missile was believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said.
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Putin sends Trump a gift - and will hope for something in return
When Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
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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, Buttigieg, Newsom 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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Judge blocks Trump’s order aimed at using USPS to restrict mail-in voting
Ruling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal …
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