The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general. The vote cleared his appointment by a slim margin.

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The US Senate has confirmed Donald Trump’s former lawyer as attorney general. The decision places Trump’s former legal representative in a senior government post. It follows the Senate’s action on the administration’s top Justice Department position.

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The U.S. Senate has approved Todd Blanche as the country’s next attorney general. The confirmation passed by a 50-49 vote early Saturday. It followed a bruising fight over his nomination. Blanche’s past role as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney fueled deep concerns in both parties about placing him in charge of the Justice Department.

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Republicans in the US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general.

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Sharks have often been portrayed by films as symbols of summer fear, from the killer shark in Jaws to the predators swept up by tornadoes in the Sharknado movies. But sharks moving through waters off the U.S. East Coast may now serve another purpose beyond hunting. Their movements could provide data for scientists seeking to assess how intense a hurricane might become before it reaches land.

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Several South Korean media outlets reported that the Korea Football Association provided “sexual hospitality” to foreign referees and others, including Japanese referees who officiated the national team’s international matches. The association apologized on the 8th amid mounting criticism of its organizational management and the broader scandal.

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South Korea’s football association has apologised over allegations involving “sexual services.” The claims relate to qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup and the 2012 London Olympic Games. The report presents the allegations as claims rather than established facts. The association’s apology concerns the issues linked to those qualification campaigns and events.

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Typhoon Dolphin is battering southern Japan, with injuries and power outages reported. The storm is now moving toward China. Chinese ports have been shut as authorities prepare for the approaching weather system. The storm’s advance has prompted precautions in both countries.

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Typhoon Dolphin battered Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture on Saturday, leaving five people injured. Power was knocked out at 14,000 buildings as the storm passed through the region. China closed ports and ferry routes in advance of the typhoon’s expected arrival along its east coast. The measures were taken ahead of the storm’s anticipated landfall.

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Russian missile strikes hit the Kyiv region on Saturday, killing three people, including a child, according to local authorities. An air raid alert was issued in and around the Ukrainian capital amid a threat from ballistic missiles.

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The Russian Defense Ministry says Russian forces carried out a strike on a defense enterprise and a fuel depot in Kyiv. It described the operation as a group strike using high-precision land-based weapons. The ministry provided no further details in the reported statement.

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Russian missile attacks continued overnight near Kyiv, killing three people, including a child. President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned that Ukraine’s supplies of missile interceptors were dwindling. The continuing strikes come as Ukraine faces declining stocks of equipment used to intercept incoming missiles. The attacks therefore coincide with growing pressure on the country’s air-defence resources.

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Russian strikes near the Ukrainian capital have killed three people, including a child. The attack came as the US Senate approved new sanctions against Russia. Kyiv is also appealing for additional air-defence interceptors. The developments link the deadly strike to both renewed US pressure on Moscow and Ukraine’s urgent request for greater protection from aerial attacks.

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino attended Abelardo de la Espriella’s inauguration in Colombia. During the ceremony, he received backing from South American football. The report highlights Infantino’s presence at the presidential inauguration and the support expressed by the region’s football community. It links the FIFA chief’s visit with the political ceremony without describing any further developments.

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The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to Colombia’s government, shortly after Abelardo De La Espriella was sworn in as the country’s new rightwing president. The US state department announced the planned aid. In his inaugural address, De La Espriella pledged a vigorous campaign against drug trafficking and austerity measures intended to restore confidence in the economy. He had also campaigned on promises to confront armed groups, reduce the size of the state by up to 40%, and revive the oil and gas sector.

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Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s new president. He secured the position after narrowly winning the presidential runoff held in June. In his inauguration pledge, De La Espriella vowed to “crush” narco-terrorism, presenting the fight against it as a central priority of his presidency.

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Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s new leader. He pledged to pursue a crackdown on armed groups. De la Espriella replaces leftist president Gustavo Petro. His inauguration continues a broader rightward political shift across Latin America.

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Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s president. He pledged to crack down on armed drug gangs, making the fight against those groups a central promise of his presidency.

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Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as Colombia’s new president. He takes office as the country confronts soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap. De la Espriella has pledged to rebuild ties with the United States. His inauguration comes amid a broader rightward shift across the continent.

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Norway’s football federation has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign. The demand is directed at Infantino personally and at his position leading FIFA.

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The US Senate approved Russia sanctions that could also affect India and China. The measure is described as the strongest move against Russia taken by the United States under Trump.

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The US Senate has approved broad sanctions targeting Russian energy amid the war in Ukraine. The legislation introduces aggressive economic penalties against entities importing Russian oil and gas. One measure would impose a 100 percent tariff on those importers. The bill marks a major congressional move to intensify economic pressure linked to Russian energy trade.

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The US Senate has approved a sweeping new bill targeting Russia with sanctions. The measure authorizes punishing tariffs on China, India and other leading buyers of Russian oil and gas. It also extends sanctions on Iran. The legislation was championed by Graham.

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The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping and punishing bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The measure was negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. It had been one of Graham’s highest priorities before his death.

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The US Senate has passed a bill imposing sanctions on Russia. The legislation is named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham played a key role in negotiations before his death. The vote advances the sanctions measure through the Senate.

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The US Senate has approved legislation that would tighten sanctions on Russia and Iran. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Canada is moving quickly to secure a trade deal in an effort to avoid tariffs. At the same time, it has issued a warning. The item also points to a surprise hiring spree, without providing further detail on its scope or significance.

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