Saturday 22nd August 2026



Six-year-old dies after being slapped by teacher in India, investigation launched

Six-year-old dies after being slapped by teacher in India, investigation launched

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Weather system failure disrupts flights at Marseille airport

Weather system failure disrupts flights at Marseille airport

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17-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school

17-year-old girl killed in sword attack at Swedish school

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Iraq says Sept. 30 coalition withdrawal marks ‘historic transformation’

Iraq says Sept. 30 coalition withdrawal marks ‘historic transformation’

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Foreign tourist injured in bear attack at popular Japan tourist spot

Foreign tourist injured in bear attack at popular Japan tourist spot

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Iran says military doctrine shifting from defensive to offensive posture

Iran says military doctrine shifting from defensive to offensive posture

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Trump says Iran still not ready for ‘right deal’ as US tightens economic pressure

Trump says Iran still not ready for ‘right deal’ as US tightens economic pressure

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Nigeria investigates second alleged fake government agency in weeks

Nigeria investigates second alleged fake government agency in weeks

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TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US over children’s privacy case

TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US over children’s privacy case

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Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine as Ukrainian drone attack kills 2 in Russia

Russian strikes kill 7 in Ukraine as Ukrainian drone attack kills 2 in Russia

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US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods as Ottawa vows retaliation

US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods as Ottawa vows retaliation

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US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

US judge strikes down Trump’s 75-country visa ban

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Myanmar airstrike hits monastery in Myaung, killing 14 people on Buddhist retreat

Myanmar airstrike hits monastery in Myaung, killing 14 people on Buddhist retreat

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Canberra joins Australia’s gun buyback scheme after 2025 Bondi massacre

Canberra joins Australia’s gun buyback scheme after 2025 Bondi massacre

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Two dead, one hurt after motorcycle gunmen open fire in southern Philippines

Two dead, one hurt after motorcycle gunmen open fire in southern Philippines

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Trump’s departing press sec Leavitt signs off from White House, and then signs up for MAGA Inc

Trump’s departing press sec Leavitt signs off from White House, and then signs up for MAGA Inc

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Another 5.2-magnitude quake rattles Flores after deadly Aug 15 tremor

Another 5.2-magnitude quake rattles Flores after deadly Aug 15 tremor

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West Kalimantan airport cancels all flights as forest fire haze chokes Borneo skies

West Kalimantan airport cancels all flights as forest fire haze chokes Borneo skies

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Dad tells tired seven-year-old son, to ‘wait here’ on Mt Fuji — then keeps climbing for eight hours

Dad tells tired seven-year-old son, to ‘wait here’ on Mt Fuji — then keeps climbing for eight hours

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Ice, geopolitics and a 7,000km shortcut: South Korea sails into the Arctic shipping race

Ice, geopolitics and a 7,000km shortcut: South Korea sails into the Arctic shipping race

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