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WorldEU calls for stronger borders after migrants enter Spain from Morocco

The European Union is calling for stronger border controls after thousands of migrants entered Spain from Morocco. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen urged action ahead of an urgent meeting. EU interior ministers are due to gather to discuss the situation. The meeting will address the pressure created by the migrant arrivals in Spain and the wider border response.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:43

EU calls for stronger borders after migrants enter Spain from Morocco

TechYour Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health

Google is rolling out an update that lets Fitbit users connect workouts, steps, vital signs, and other information directly to Apple Health. The option arrives with version 5.05 of Google Health. Users can open their profile menu, select “Partner apps,” and choose Apple Health to establish the link. The integration provides a direct route for Fitbit data that was previously unavailable.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 21:24

Your Fitbit data can now connect directly to Apple Health

WorldCharred homes, burned-out cars: Before-and-after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

Videos posted after the fires have been matched with images of the same streets taken before the blazes. The comparison shows charred homes and cars burned out in Spokane, Washington state. It is being used to assess the destruction caused by the wildfire. The before-and-after views reveal how severely the affected streets were changed by the fires.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 21:23

Charred homes, burned-out cars: Before-and-after images show Spokane wildfire destruction

WorldRussia ready for Ukraine talks if West takes a mature approach, MFA says

Russia is prepared to enter negotiations on Ukraine if Western countries adopt what Moscow considers a mature approach, the Foreign Ministry says. Mikhail Galuzin added that Moscow has repeatedly demonstrated its readiness. His statement presents negotiations as dependent on the West’s approach while reaffirming Russia’s stated willingness to engage.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:20

Russia ready for Ukraine talks if West takes a mature approach, MFA says

SocietyMigrants in Ceuta await asylum amid hunger and thirst

Migrants in Ceuta, Spain, hurried to collect water and beverages. Many have spent several days on a beach while waiting to seek asylum. Their prolonged wait has left them facing hunger and thirst as they remain in the area. The scene highlights the difficult conditions surrounding their wait for protection.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 21:17

Migrants in Ceuta await asylum amid hunger and thirst

TechSamsung’s discounted smart monitor hits $349.99, its lowest price yet

Samsung’s M80F is a 32-inch 4K display designed to combine capabilities associated with televisions and computer monitors. Its hybrid setup may appeal to shoppers working with limited space. Amazon and B&H Photo are both offering the monitor for $349.99. The usual price is $400, making this the lowest price reported for the product so far.

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TThe VergeOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 21:13

Samsung’s discounted smart monitor hits $349.99, its lowest price yet

WorldExpert says Moscow bombing exposes potential security gaps around Putin’s military elite

An analyst warns that Vladimir Putin’s effort to project normalcy may have left Moscow vulnerable. A fatal explosion reportedly struck a restaurant during a private celebration. The blast was said to have targeted a senior Russian general. The incident raises questions about possible security gaps surrounding Russia’s military elite.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 21:11

Expert says Moscow bombing exposes potential security gaps around Putin’s military elite

WorldWill Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?

Israel says it has doubts that the Palestinian group Hamas will lay down its weapons. That uncertainty raises the question of whether Israel would withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarmed. The Israeli position leaves the relationship between disarmament and a possible withdrawal unresolved.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:05

Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?

WorldQatar, Egypt and Turkey condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza

Qatar, Egypt and Turkey condemned what they described as Israel’s violations of the ceasefire in Gaza. The mediators placed particular emphasis on attacks targeting healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure. They also condemned the civilian casualties that followed. Their statement focused on the ceasefire’s implementation and the impact on medical services.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 21:03

Qatar, Egypt and Turkey condemn Israel’s ceasefire violations in Gaza

PoliticsEl-Sayed and Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

Voters in Michigan are set to cast ballots in the Democratic primary for the US Senate. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing for the party’s nomination. The contest could alter the party’s political landscape. Its outcome will determine which Democrat advances in Michigan’s Senate race.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:58

El-Sayed and Stevens face off in Michigan Democratic Senate primary

WorldExclusive: ‘Shadow tanker fleet’ resumes oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz as risks rise after truce collapse

The collapse of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran has again increased the danger faced by merchant ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the heightened risk, a “shadow tanker fleet” carrying crude from the Persian Gulf coast back and forth to the Gulf of Oman has already resumed operations. Crew members are reportedly being offered several times their usual pay to take on the perilous work.

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TToyo KeizaiOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:40

Exclusive: ‘Shadow tanker fleet’ resumes oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz as risks rise after truce collapse

Trump says he won’t let Iran charge a toll for passage through Hormuz
President Donald Trump said he would not allow Iran to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He added that the United States would charge the toll instead. The remarks address who should collect fees from vessels using the strategic waterway. The statement was framed as a refusal to let Iran impose such a charge.
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Trump says US and Iran discuss resuming Strait of Hormuz shipping by August 4
Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are discussing a resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz by August 4. The US president also referred to the possibility of the waterway being completely opened. His remarks frame the discussions around restoring maritime traffic through the strait. No further terms of the proposed arrangement are given.
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MAJORTrump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime
Donald Trump is struggling to find firm negotiating ground with Tehran and has complained about Iran’s “unbelievable duplicity.” The article portrays the US president as someone inclined to claim victory rather than concede defeat, while Iran has displayed a similarly stubborn approach. As Trump says new negotiations with Tehran will begin this week, Iran has also shown it can reignite the conflict by firing ballistic missiles at US bases in the region. Its continued grip on the Strait of Hormuz is allowing Tehran to seize the initiative in a stalled peace process. With a global energy crisis and difficult midterm elections approaching, time is pressing for Trump.
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MAJORTrump blasts ‘duplicitous’ Iran after Tehran denies talks with US
Donald Trump has attacked Iran as “duplicitous” after Tehran denied that it is negotiating with the United States. He is demanding “Total Surrender” from Iran. The remarks come as a naval blockade in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz escalates, highlighting the mounting tension between Washington and Tehran and the growing uncertainty around the waterway.
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AAl Jazeera★★★★★2026-08-03 17:38Original
Trump claims US fully controls Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump claimed that the United States has full control of the Strait of Hormuz. He said nothing can pass through the strait to Iran unless the United States chooses to allow it.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:39Original
Trump says US and Iran are in talks despite Tehran denial
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are holding talks. Tehran has denied that such discussions are taking place. Trump nevertheless said the two sides are talking about finding a solution to what he described as a problem caused by Tehran.
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TTASS★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:19Original

SocietyAustralia news live: charges laid after alleged replica gun scare in Sydney entertainment spot

New South Wales police arrested two men after an alleged incident at a busy entertainment precinct in Sydney. One man is accused of displaying a replica pistol while wearing a bulletproof vest marked with a US flag and carrying a toy police badge. Uniformed and specialist officers moved in at the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park on Monday afternoon. One of the two men has been charged over the alleged conduct.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 20:38

Australia news live: charges laid after alleged replica gun scare in Sydney entertainment spot

WorldUkrainian drone kills one, wounds two in car near Belgorod

A Ukrainian drone struck a car near Belgorod. The incident occurred in the settlement of Oktyabrsky. One person was killed and two others were wounded in the attack.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:34

Ukrainian drone kills one, wounds two in car near Belgorod

WorldTurkish intelligence chief and Hamas leader discuss roadmap for second stage of Gaza peace plan

The Turkish intelligence chief and a Hamas leader discussed a roadmap for the second stage of the Gaza peace plan. Their talks also covered the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:28

Turkish intelligence chief and Hamas leader discuss roadmap for second stage of Gaza peace plan

WorldUkraine pairs deep strikes on Russian targets with new sanctions on Moscow’s defense industry

Ukraine has combined deep strikes against Russian targets with a new round of sanctions aimed at Moscow’s defense industry. The sanctions were imposed under a presidential decree signed on Aug. 3. The move places military action and economic pressure side by side in Kyiv’s effort to target Russia and its defense sector.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:28

Ukraine pairs deep strikes on Russian targets with new sanctions on Moscow’s defense industry

SocietyHundreds of migrant minors stranded in Ceuta after border crisis

Hundreds of migrant minors remain stranded in Ceuta following a border crisis. Spanish law requires authorities to protect unaccompanied minors. Yet many of those in Ceuta are reportedly without adequate food or shelter. The situation highlights the gap between the legal protection mandated for them and the conditions they are experiencing on the ground.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:24

Hundreds of migrant minors stranded in Ceuta after border crisis

WorldTrump: Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’

U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations offer Iran a chance to avoid what he called “decapitation.” He also indicated that Washington could increase the scale of its attacks. The remarks present talks as an alternative to a potentially broader U.S. military action.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:24

Trump: Negotiations are Iran’s chance to avoid ‘decapitation’

WorldNadezhda crew evacuate to Novorossiysk after Ukraine’s drone attack

The crew of the Nadezhda evacuated to Novorossiysk following a Ukrainian drone attack. There were 22 crew members aboard the vessel.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 20:15

Nadezhda crew evacuate to Novorossiysk after Ukraine’s drone attack

WorldHundreds flee Tigray as fighting intensifies near border

Hundreds of people have fled Tigray after the most serious fighting there since 2022 broke out near the border. Nigeria continues to investigate possible links between Mexican drug cartels and Africa’s largest economy. Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha has arrived in Chile to join first-division club Colo-Colo. The developments are featured in tonight’s edition.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-03 20:15

Hundreds flee Tigray as fighting intensifies near border

HealthUS reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak

The United States has reported its first two deaths associated with an outbreak described as causing “explosive diarrhoea”. Health officials say the illness results from a parasitic infection. It can spread through food or water that has been contaminated. They add that the disease is not generally life-threatening.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:05

US reports first two deaths linked to ‘explosive diarrhoea’ outbreak

WorldIran drops plans to strike Ukraine after apology for attack on ship — TV

Iran abandoned plans to strike targets in Ukraine after Ukraine apologized for an attack on a ship, a television report said. Mohsen Rezaee, a military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, had earlier reported plans to hit three facilities on Ukrainian territory. The report offered no further details about the proposed strikes or the apology.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 20:04

Iran drops plans to strike Ukraine after apology for attack on ship — TV

WorldSurvivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire

Survivors have reached port following a deadly fire aboard a ferry in Indonesia. The development concerns those who made it out of the incident and arrived safely at port after the blaze.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 19:55

Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire

PoliticsClergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office

Clergy members were arrested during a protest at a Senate office. The demonstration focused on opposition to the Iran war and concerns about voting rights. The arrests occurred as the protesters raised both issues at the Senate location. Their action linked objections to the war with a broader concern over voting rights.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 19:53

Clergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office

WorldEurope’s record heat sparks wildfires and drought in France, Greece and the UK

Europe’s exceptionally hot and dry summer is continuing to cause serious disruption. Firefighters in France and Greece are working to contain major wildfires. The United Kingdom has recorded its driest July in almost two centuries. The European Union’s Copernicus climate service says Europe has warmed at more than twice the global average since the 1980s. The conditions are intensifying wildfire and drought pressures across the region.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:50

Europe’s record heat sparks wildfires and drought in France, Greece and the UK

PoliticsTrump says talks with Iran are the ‘last chance’ to reach a deal

US President Donald Trump said Iran faces a “last chance” to reach a nuclear agreement. His remark framed the talks as a final opportunity for Tehran to secure a deal. The statement concerns negotiations between the United States and Iran. No further terms of the proposed agreement were given.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 19:45

Trump says talks with Iran are the ‘last chance’ to reach a deal

SportsRussian divers take silver at 2026 European Aquatics Championships

Russia’s Evgenii Kuznetsov and Nikita Shleikher won the silver medal at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships. The pair finished with a score of 408.99 points. Their result placed them among the event’s leading competitors, with the medal marking Russia’s performance in the diving competition.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 19:42

Russian divers take silver at 2026 European Aquatics Championships

WorldGreek authorities investigate motive behind murder of Scottish woman found in suitcase

Greek authorities are examining why a 26-year-old Afghan man may have killed Scottish charity worker Elisabeth-Jane Ross. The 38-year-old was found dead last month inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens. Investigators are increasingly concentrating on Ross’s final hours alive. Police believe those inquiries could reveal why she was targeted.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 19:36

Greek authorities investigate motive behind murder of Scottish woman found in suitcase

WorldBomb disposal continues in Le Porge after wildfires uncover WWII shells

Bomb disposal teams are continuing operations in Le Porge, France, after wildfires brought World War II-era shells to the surface. The work is being carried out so residents can return to the village. Authorities are still dealing with the unexploded wartime ordnance. Residents remain unable to return until the clearance operation allows it.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 18:55

Bomb disposal continues in Le Porge after wildfires uncover WWII shells

PoliticsZelensky dismisses Ukrainian ambassador to US

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. A successor has not yet been appointed. The move leaves the diplomatic post without a newly named ambassador for now.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:51

Zelensky dismisses Ukrainian ambassador to US

Zelensky dismisses Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, Stefanishyna
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has removed Olha Stefanishyna from her position as Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. The decision was set out in a decree published on the presidential website. The decree was issued on Aug. 3. Stefanishyna therefore no longer holds the ambassadorial post in Washington.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:50Original

WorldUkrainian drones injure four people on Turkish vessel bound for Russia, paper reports

A Turkish vessel traveling toward Russia was reportedly struck by Ukrainian drones, according to a newspaper report. Four people were injured in the incident. The boat was carrying fresh vegetables and fruit at the time. No further details about the vessel or the circumstances of the strike were provided.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 18:49

Ukrainian drones injure four people on Turkish vessel bound for Russia, paper reports

HealthStudy examines why younger generations may face higher cancer risk

Researchers are seeing some age-related cancers more often among younger people. A new study suggests one possible reason is that younger generations may be aging faster than their parents or grandparents. The finding links the earlier appearance of these cancers to differences in the pace of aging across generations. It offers a potential explanation for a pattern researchers are increasingly observing.

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DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 18:37

Study examines why younger generations may face higher cancer risk

HealthUS announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak

The United States has reported the first two deaths linked to a cyclospora outbreak. Authorities in Michigan, a Midwestern state, said both people who died had underlying conditions. The announcement identifies the outbreak as a health incident involving fatalities in the state. No further details were provided about the cases.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:35

US announces first two deaths from cyclospora outbreak

PoliticsBeyond the protests: How legal mechanisms became tools of pressure

The article recalls a French colleague’s observation that protests are a recurring sight whenever he visits Kyiv. He viewed their persistence as evidence that demonstrations can work in Ukraine. The author agrees that protests have an effect, while the headline points to a broader concern: legal mechanisms have also become instruments for applying pressure.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:29

Beyond the protests: How legal mechanisms became tools of pressure

WorldUkraine war latest: New Magura sea drones strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s military intelligence says newly developed Magura naval platforms have struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea for the first time. President Volodymyr Zelensky says most key Russian ballistic-missile manufacturers are circumventing sanctions while Ukraine faces a shortage of interceptors. Separately, a Russian attack on a gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast killed three people.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 18:19

Ukraine war latest: New Magura sea drones strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea

Ukraine’s new Magura naval platforms strike Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea for first time, military intelligence says
Ukraine’s military intelligence says newly developed Magura naval platforms have struck Russian radar systems in occupied Crimea for the first time. The operation was conducted in late July by the agency’s Group 13 special unit. According to the agency, the targets included a command vehicle assigned to a Podlet radar system and a Parol-4 identification-friend-or-foe radar interrogator.
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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-03 12:14Original

WorldNATO command coordinating arms supplies to Kyiv remains under US control

The NATO command responsible for coordinating arms transfers to Kyiv remains in American hands. The alliance’s process of transferring command posts in Europe to European generals did not alter this command structure. The report highlights that responsibility for coordinating weapons deliveries remains unchanged despite broader adjustments to European leadership roles.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 18:18

NATO command coordinating arms supplies to Kyiv remains under US control

PoliticsCan Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?

Israelis are set to vote in October in the country’s first election since the war on Gaza began. The contest is presented as a decisive test for Benjamin Netanyahu’s political survival. Its outcome could shape Israel’s political direction after the conflict began, making it the country’s most consequential election in this period.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 18:16

Can Netanyahu survive Israel’s most consequential election?

WorldIsrael’s top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban

Israel’s highest court heard a constitutional challenge to legislation that prohibits UNRWA from operating in Israel. The case puts the ban on the United Nations agency before the country’s top judicial body. The hearing examined a legal challenge to the measure. It concerns whether the legislation can stand under Israel’s constitutional framework.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:13

Israel’s top court hears challenge to UNRWA ban

WorldRussia driving Ukraine from positions in Veliky Burluk direction, administration head says

Russia is pushing Ukrainian forces out of their positions in the Veliky Burluk direction, according to administration head Vitaly Ganchev. He said preliminary information indicates that the Kiev regime will tighten mobilization in Kharkov and the Kharkov Region. The stated aim is to replenish a personnel shortage in the armed formations. His remarks link developments on the front to an expected effort to reinforce Ukrainian units.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 18:08

Russia driving Ukraine from positions in Veliky Burluk direction, administration head says

WorldDrone strikes Russian beach, killing at least seven

A drone struck a crowded beach near the Russian Black Sea resort of Gelendzhik. Video captures the moment of impact at the popular seaside location. At least seven people were killed in the incident. The footage shows beachgoers present when the strike occurred.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 18:05

Drone strikes Russian beach, killing at least seven

WorldRussia says Ukrainian drone strike on busy beach kills seven and injures 40

Russia says a Ukrainian drone crashed at a crowded beach, killing seven people and injuring 40. The incident occurred at a popular resort on the Black Sea. Three children were among those killed, according to the Russian account. The report describes the site as a busy destination when the drone struck.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 18:04

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike on busy beach kills seven and injures 40

WorldRussian diplomat points to Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Russia’s chargé d’affaires set out Moscow’s official position on attacks it attributes to Ukraine. The diplomat pointed to attacks against the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Moscow also described the alleged targets as civilian facilities and infrastructure in Russia. The remarks presented the incidents within Russia’s stated accusations against Ukraine.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:59

Russian diplomat points to Ukraine’s attacks on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

WorldLow Danube threatens nuclear power in Romania and Hungary

Low water levels in the Danube are putting nuclear power operations in Romania and Hungary under pressure. Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant was running at roughly 10 percent capacity because there was not enough river water for cooling. In Romania, the military demolished a rock outcrop in an effort to improve the flow of water reaching the Cernavoda plant.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:59

Low Danube threatens nuclear power in Romania and Hungary

SocietyJudge orders return of alleged trafficking victim sent to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme

A high court judge has ordered the Home Office to return to the UK a person described as an alleged trafficking victim who was forcibly removed to France under the “one in one out” scheme. The ruling overturns a Home Office policy that denied asylum seekers the opportunity to have trafficking claims reconsidered after an initial rejection. It is the first decision of its kind and could result in more people affected by the policy being brought back to Britain.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:52

Judge orders return of alleged trafficking victim sent to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme

PoliticsRepublicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order

Two Republican senators say they will drop their opposition and support Blanche. Their change of position follows a US Justice Department order cancelling a controversial $1.8bn fund. The report presents the move as a response to the department’s decision, while giving no further details about the fund or Blanche’s role.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:39

Republicans say they will back Blanche after US Justice Department order

TechEurope’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect

The European Union has begun enforcing additional rules intended to help people recognize chatbots and AI-generated deepfakes online. The new transparency duties under the bloc’s landmark AI Act took effect on August 2. Companies must disclose when users are interacting with AI models and identify whether content has been produced by AI. The measures are designed to make online encounters with synthetic content easier to identify.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 17:38

Europe’s AI labeling and transparency rules are now in effect

WorldExclusive: Inside Ukraine’s two-year push to secure Patriot missile production

U.S. President Donald Trump is backing away from granting Ukraine licenses to produce Patriot air-defense missiles. Ukrainian officials say Kyiv had an opportunity to address the issue years ago, but Washington rejected that proposal then as well. Ukraine’s side has spent two years trying to secure the production arrangement. The effort reflects a continuing dispute over how the country can obtain the air-defense systems it needs.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 17:35

Exclusive: Inside Ukraine’s two-year push to secure Patriot missile production

WorldSix injured by remotely planted mines in Energodar over one day

Six people were injured in Energodar over the course of a day by mines that Ukraine planted remotely, according to Mayor Maxim Pukhov. Medical workers are providing the victims with all necessary assistance. The reported injuries occurred in the city amid the ongoing conflict. Pukhov gave no further details about the victims or the circumstances.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:28

Six injured by remotely planted mines in Energodar over one day

WorldIran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan

Iran’s president pledged that Tehran would continue supporting Hamas’s new leader. The commitment came as President Donald Trump promotes what he presents as a landmark deal to disarm the group in Gaza. Trump is also advancing a Board of Peace roadmap. The opposing positions place Iran’s backing for Hamas against the U.S. effort to move forward with Gaza’s disarmament plan.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 17:20

Iran reaffirms support for Hamas as Trump pushes Gaza disarmament plan

TechFirst-gen Kindle Scribe is a large e-reader and digital notebook for $150 refurbished

The first-generation Kindle Scribe is being offered as a refurbished device for $149.99. Its 10.2-inch display can show textbooks and ebooks, while also supporting handwritten notes during class. The deal includes a Premium Pen and 16GB of storage. The offer is available through August 8, making it a possible option for people preparing to return to school.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 17:17

First-gen Kindle Scribe is a large e-reader and digital notebook for $150 refurbished

PoliticsOpposition politician Boris Nadezhdin successfully flees Russia despite exit ban

Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin has reportedly managed to leave Russia despite an order restricting his departure. Russian authorities prohibited him from legally exiting the country on July 16. The measure came less than a week after officials designated him a foreign agent. His departure nevertheless succeeded despite that restriction.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:16

Opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin successfully flees Russia despite exit ban

WorldNew illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank

Palestinians say settlers are establishing a new illegal outpost in the occupied West Bank. The site is reportedly near Arabuna, Deir Ghazala and Faqqua. Their account characterises the activity as the creation of another settler outpost in the area. The reported development concerns settlement activity around the three named communities.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 17:07

New illegal Israeli outpost spotted in occupied West Bank

SportsNorway’s Haugset wins stage 3 and takes Tour de France Femmes lead

Norway’s Sigrid Haugset claimed victory in the third stage of the Women’s Tour de France on Monday. The result moved her into the overall lead and put her in the yellow jersey, replacing Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes at the top. Haugset attacked alone before the hilly 156.6-kilometre route from Geneva to Poligny was halfway finished. She maintained her advantage to the line and held off Belgium’s Lotte Kopecky.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:59

Norway’s Haugset wins stage 3 and takes Tour de France Femmes lead

WorldRussian attack on ‘transport infrastructure’ in Odesa Oblast wounds 13, governor says

A Russian attack on what the governor called “transport infrastructure” in Odesa Oblast injured 13 people. The incident comes as Ukraine’s Ministry of Reconstruction, Infrastructure, and Transport says Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure. The ministry’s assessment places the strike within a broader increase in pressure on Ukraine’s port facilities.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:56

Russian attack on ‘transport infrastructure’ in Odesa Oblast wounds 13, governor says

OtherMoment: Video captures shooting at Idaho In-N-Out

Video captures the moment of a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant in Idaho.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:51

Moment: Video captures shooting at Idaho In-N-Out

WorldIranians face uncertainty as Trump shifts on war and talks

Iranians are under growing pressure as US President Donald Trump alternates in his comments about the conflict and negotiations. His fluctuating position has left people uncertain about whether the war will continue and whether talks can move forward. The changing signals are shaping public concerns over what may come next.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:33

Iranians face uncertainty as Trump shifts on war and talks

TechMicrosoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC

Microsoft is planning to let developers bring Xbox 360 games to PC, according to a leaked document recently sent to developers. The move builds on the company’s recently announced plans to bring original Xbox games to computers. The document says Xbox 360 titles will be able to run on the next-generation Project platform.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:31

Microsoft is bringing Xbox 360 games to PC

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Could Russia be preparing to test NATO's defenses through a military provocation or hybrid attack? Several Western intelligence agencies have recently warned of this scenario.

The Kyiv Independent08-03 16:31

WorldInside the Palestine Action protests

The protests surrounding Palestine Action have intensified scrutiny in the United Kingdom. After authorities proscribed the group as a terrorist organisation, thousands of people were arrested or investigated. The episode centers on demonstrations and enforcement following the ban.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:30

Inside the Palestine Action protests

WorldIN BRIEF: Drone attack on Gelendzhik kills seven, including three children

A drone attack in Gelendzhik killed seven people, according to the regional emergency center. Three of those killed were children. The center also said that 40 people were injured in the attack.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:28

IN BRIEF: Drone attack on Gelendzhik kills seven, including three children

Twenty-one hospitalized after Ukrainian UAV attack on Gelendzhik
Twenty-one people were hospitalized after sustaining injuries in a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle attack on Gelendzhik. The Health Ministry said another 19 people received medical care as outpatients. The report identifies the incident as an attack involving Ukrainian UAVs and gives the hospitalization and outpatient figures. No additional details are provided in the available account.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-03 15:02Original
Seventeen hospitalized after Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik
Seventeen people were hospitalized after a Ukrainian drone attack on Gelendzhik. Four of those injured are in serious condition. The seriously injured include two children.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-03 11:57Original

SocietyFrance: Water sports enthusiasts ‘fly’ above the Seine

Parisians are taking to the Seine on e-foils, electric boards fitted with propellers. Once the boards pick up speed, they rise out of the water. The experience gives riders the sensation of flying just above the river’s surface. The activity is presented as a way for water sports enthusiasts to defy gravity in the French capital.

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FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:27

France: Water sports enthusiasts ‘fly’ above the Seine

PoliticsNo NATO-Kyiv agreement on Patriot production by winter, US envoy says

US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker said NATO and Kyiv have not reached an agreement on producing Patriot systems by winter. Whitaker said Washington is going to “do first things first,” indicating that it is prioritizing other matters before this production arrangement.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:26

No NATO-Kyiv agreement on Patriot production by winter, US envoy says

Talks with Ukraine on Patriot production progressing, US envoy to NATO says
US envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker says talks with Ukraine about producing Patriot systems are progressing. Whitaker believes the process is moving forward, indicating continued movement in the discussions.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-03 15:05Original

PoliticsStronger EU borders, including physical barriers, needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has urged stronger European borders following the Ceuta incident. In a letter to Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, she said critical points needed closer monitoring and physical barriers where necessary. Tens of thousands of people reached the Spanish territory of Ceuta and then quickly left, prompting an angry dispute between Madrid and other European countries. Von der Leyen also called for measures in five areas of migration control, including returning more people.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:26

Stronger EU borders, including physical barriers, needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says

WorldZelensky seeks to draw Muslim world into Ukraine conflict through Umerov appointment

Russian lawmaker Leonid Ivlev said Zelensky is seeking to involve the Muslim world in the conflict in Ukraine through the appointment of Rustem Umerov. Ivlev recalled that Umerov is a Crimean Tatar. He also claimed that Kyiv has spent decades unsuccessfully trying to use Crimean Tatars for its own purposes. The remarks framed the appointment as part of that effort.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:25

Zelensky seeks to draw Muslim world into Ukraine conflict through Umerov appointment

PoliticsRussian-Kazakh Media Forum examines media’s role in building trust between nations

The Russian-Kazakh Media Forum held a plenary session on the strategic role of mass media in relations between countries. Discussion focused on using media to counter disinformation. Participants also considered how media can help consolidate bilateral ties. The forum’s central theme was the contribution of media to building trust between Russia and Kazakhstan.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:20

Russian-Kazakh Media Forum examines media’s role in building trust between nations

TASS chief praises Russian, Kazakh media for building trust between the two nations
TASS chief Andrey Kondrashov praised the role of Russian and Kazakh media in building trust between the two nations. He recalled that the Russian-Kazakh Media Forum was established three years ago. His remarks highlighted the forum and media cooperation as part of efforts to strengthen mutual understanding between Russia and Kazakhstan.
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TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 13:52Original

SportsRussian synchronized swimmers win first gold at European Aquatics Championships

Russian synchronized swimmers have claimed their first gold medal at the European Aquatics Championships. The result also marks the seventh medal won by Russian athletes at this tournament.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:14

Russian synchronized swimmers win first gold at European Aquatics Championships

WorldIraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus

Barzani met Syria’s al-Sharaa in Damascus for talks on the future of the country after Assad. Their discussions included the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces. Kurdish rights in post-Assad Syria were also on the agenda. The meeting brings together Kurdish regional leadership and Syria’s president around two sensitive political issues.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:12

Iraqi Kurdish regional leader meets Syrian president in Damascus

WorldRussian attack on gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 3, including rescue worker and his 8-year-old son

A Russian attack struck a gas station in the town of Shyroke in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Three people were killed, including a rescue worker and his eight-year-old son. The site is on a highway roughly 30 kilometers south of Kryvyi Rih. The incident caused fatalities at a location used by road travelers.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:11

Russian attack on gas station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast kills 3, including rescue worker and his 8-year-old son

WorldFour Zaporozhye nuclear plant workers injured in Ukrainian mine blast, ZNPP says

The Zaporozhye nuclear plant says four of its workers were injured in an explosion involving a Ukrainian mine. Its statement warned that remote mining could make any civilian a victim. The plant presented the incident as a danger to civilians posed by this method of mine deployment.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:08

Four Zaporozhye nuclear plant workers injured in Ukrainian mine blast, ZNPP says

WorldHow Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe

Dozens of people died while trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. An estimated 50,000 people crossed from Morocco into the enclave last week. The episode has triggered a political crisis in Spain and drawn criticism from European Union countries. The crisis is presented as exposing deep divisions within Europe over migration and the response to the arrivals.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 16:05

How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe

WorldRomanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant

Romania’s military detonated part of the Danube riverbed in an operation to redirect water. The water was to be channelled toward the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant. The reported purpose was to protect the nuclear facility. No other effects of the detonation were described.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-03 16:01

Romanian navy blasts riverbed to protect nuclear plant

WorldCeuta: EU calls borders a ‘shared European responsibility’

The European Commission has proposed giving Morocco additional support at the borders around Ceuta and Melilla. It is also urging united action across the European Union on border security. EU interior ministers are scheduled to discuss the matter on Tuesday. The move presents border management as a responsibility shared by the bloc rather than handled separately by individual countries.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 16:00

Ceuta: EU calls borders a ‘shared European responsibility’

WorldThreat to Middle East oil tankers worst since Iran war began, analysts say

Analysts say the danger facing oil tankers in the Middle East has reached its most serious level since the Iran war began. Fresh attacks have struck alternative shipping routes, leaving tanker operators to navigate a more complicated situation. The incidents have added uncertainty around maritime movement and security. Tankers are now operating amid increasingly difficult conditions.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-03 15:57

Threat to Middle East oil tankers worst since Iran war began, analysts say

WorldCeuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe

The arrival of 60,000 people from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta last week has triggered serious tensions inside the European Union over immigration. Spain has called for EU interior ministers to meet. That meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, as European governments confront renewed divisions over how to handle the influx. The episode has placed migration back at the center of debate within the bloc.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-03 15:57

Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe

WorldUkrainian drone crashes onto beach at Russian Black Sea resort as warning system fails; seven killed

Krasnodar Krai Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said a Ukrainian drone attack struck the village of Arkhipo-Osipovka near Gelendzhik. He said six people died, including three children. The headline reports that a drone crashed onto a beach where vacationers were present and that the warning system failed to sound. It puts the reported death toll at seven.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 15:56

Ukrainian drone crashes onto beach at Russian Black Sea resort as warning system fails; seven killed

SocietyIndian court acquits former wrestling chief in sexual harassment case

An Indian court has acquitted a former wrestling chief in a sexual harassment case. Several leading female wrestlers have pledged to appeal the controversial acquittal.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 15:56

Indian court acquits former wrestling chief in sexual harassment case