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At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say More than 100 arrested in Morocco after call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit More bodies found after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths hits 72 Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 11 people including three children, health ministry says The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time Skies turn red as wildfires burn across Europe - with thousands of people evacuated Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say More than 100 arrested in Morocco after call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit More bodies found after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths hits 72 Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 11 people including three children, health ministry says The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time Skies turn red as wildfires burn across Europe - with thousands of people evacuated Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse
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At least five people dead in Indiana amid worst flooding in over 30 years, officials say

National Weather Service reports that more than 11in of rain fell over a two-day period in some areas. At least five people are dead after devastating floods that swept through…
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Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill 11 people including three children, health ministry says

Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes on two villages have killed 11 people, including three children
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The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time

More than 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon between 6.17pm and 8.06pm on Wednesday
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Skies turn red as wildfires burn across Europe - with thousands of people evacuated

Thousands of people have been evacuated in the wake of wildfires burning across much of Europe
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Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals

Flock Safety tries to curb police abuse of its surveillance cameras after scandals

CEO announces steps after reports that system is used to target immigrants or people seeking out-of-state abortions. For nearly a decade, the company Flock Safety has gradually…
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Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says

A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany
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Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

The new feature, starting from mid-September, will tell listeners if an artist is AI-generated
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World

DNC gives final approval of 2028 primary calendar starting in South Carolina

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voted to approve the 2028 presidential primary calendar, starting with South Carolina. The party okayed a plan that has the Palmetto…
77% agreement · 2 independent sources
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Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says

Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says

Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47

A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes
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Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta

Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta

Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory. Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to…
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Trump shrugs off concerns about dismal conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln

President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for…
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Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake

Rescue teams search for survivors in Indonesia after powerful earthquake

Searchers dig through collapsed buildings and debris after 7.7 magnitude quake killed at least 47 people. Rescue crews dug through collapsed buildings and landslide debris in…
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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war
78% agreement · 2 independent sources
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US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated

US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July but prices still elevated

Energy is cheaper than at its peak in late April, but gas is still nearly $1 a gallon more expensive than before the Iran war. US consumer prices cooled slightly in July as the…
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Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland,…
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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months

Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials. An American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in…
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World

Sunday shows preview: Key primary races set stage for tight November battles, Democrats raise concerns over USS Lincoln conditions

Key primary races in Minnesota and Wisconsin this month set the stage for tight battles in November as both parties seek to expand their hold in Congress. Progressive candidate…
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The Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead yet. According to News Corp that makes climate science a ‘pseudo-religion’ | Temperature Check

The Great Barrier Reef isn’t dead yet. According to News Corp that makes climate science a ‘pseudo-religion’ | Temperature Check

‘High coral cover is evidence of recovery and resilience, not evidence that the disturbances causing mortality didn’t happen,’ scientist says. Sign up for climate and environment…
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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to…
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World

Chalmers rejects Hanson’s call for more super access saying One Nation ‘wants to destroy’ scheme – as it happened

This blog is now closed. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast. Anthony Albanese has just been speaking alongside the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns ,…
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This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

The backlash to what some dub ‘pervert glasses’ is growing – but people living with disabilities point out the new tech can also be life-changing. Get our breaking news email ,…
Single source · not yet corroborated
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‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley

‘If we don’t fight back, we don’t have a future’: the journalist taking on the ‘tech fascists’ of Silicon Valley

As Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and their peers have grown richer and more influential, Gil Durán argues they have all but abandoned democracy – and found the perfect government to…
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‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral

‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral

Hundreds gathered with flashes of pink to farewell the five-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered in April. Warning: This story contains references to Indigenous Australians…
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‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies

Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks. The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a…
Single source · not yet corroborated
ClimateTone Neutral2 min
Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

Humpbacks return to Rio: the whales are back from the brink of extinction – but will tourism help or hinder?

The gigantic aquatic acrobats are exciting Brazil’s tourists as numbers recover from whaling. But some marine biologists question how booming tourism and conservation can coexist.…
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One of science fiction’s greatest writers warned us about a AI. Does he also hold the remedy? | Alan Finkel

One of science fiction’s greatest writers warned us about a AI. Does he also hold the remedy? | Alan Finkel

What might a modern day equivalent of Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics look like? Guided by the author, I propose the three laws of AI. Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk predicted…
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Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Revealed: Mexico’s industrial boomtown is making goods for the US. Residents say they’re ‘breathing poison’

Polluting facilities in Monterrey, which has close ties to the US, are pumping toxic heavy metals into the city’s air and threatening residents’ health. Leer en español en Quinto…
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How can we talk about this extreme weather now that it’s a battleground in the culture wars? | Andy Beckett

How can we talk about this extreme weather now that it’s a battleground in the culture wars? | Andy Beckett

Weather forecasts once gave Britons something safe to chat about. Not any more, and that’s a problem for the experts – indeed, for all of us. In this fragmented but supposedly…
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A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing

A Queensland man enjoyed soaring profits from a crypto trading app. Then his money started disappearing

The administrative work required to run an effective investment scam has been drastically cut by using emerging technology. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news…
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When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

When her ‘soul cat’ died, she was bereft. Now she designs memorial jewelry to help others with pet loss

A layoff and a leap of faith convinced Katie Teixeira she had what it takes to run her own business. In 2010, Katie Teixeira adopted a kitten found all alone in an abandoned…
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‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

‘The silence was the worst part’: after culling his entire flock, US poultry farmer now fears bird flu

As bird flu reshapes agriculture, small farms operate under strict rules. Just a single case could tank their business. Joshua Beebe often starts his day by cleaning the tires of…
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ClimateTone Neutral2 min
Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube

Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube

The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking water. For centuries, the rock was seen as a warning. When it…
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‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead

Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park. Bulldozers have begun plowing up ground at the mouth of…
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Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

Avoid rare species and only take what you need: how to forage and save money on your food shopping

While there are fears that people harvesting their food could put pressure on habitats, some ecologists suggest responsible foraging can boost conservation and biodiversity. Angus…
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World

Past and present WNBA players defend league amid intense scrutiny during its Hall of Fame weekend

Active and retired WNBA players and coaches are speaking out during Hall of Fame weekend about the widespread debate the league is facing over issues relating to gender, race and…
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More than 100 arrested in Morocco after call for another migrant mass crossing to Ceuta

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More bodies found after ferry disaster in Zimbabwe as number of deaths hits 72

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Trump sued over $100,000-a-month early-access offer to Truth Social posts

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BBC trying to subpoena Donald Trump's family members over $10bn Panorama lawsuit

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The 1999 solar eclipse in pictures - and why you should probably get new glasses this time

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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives

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This man was secretly snapped by someone with smartglasses. He’s not alone in calling that a violation of privacy

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