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BREAKINGTrump confirms IRGC backchannel, calls on Iran to raise ‘white flag of surrender’

WorldUkraine’s access to satellite imagery expands thanks to US, private companies — NYT

Ukraine’s access to satellite imagery has expanded significantly over the past year through data from the US government and private companies, The New York Times reports. Vantor recently launched six additional satellites, bringing its total to ten. They can cover up to 7 million square kilometers daily and image the same area as many as 15 times a day.

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Ukraine’s access to satellite imagery expands thanks to US, private companies — NYT

Ukraine used allies’ satellite imagery against Russia before 2022 operation — NYT
Ukraine used satellite imagery supplied by allied governments and commercial companies to target Russia before the 2022 special military operation began, The New York Times reports. Access was until recently limited mainly to top military commanders for strategic planning, and supplies could be interrupted by allies’ political decisions. The transfer was temporarily halted by Donald Trump in March 2025 before being restored.
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SocietyIrish police say deadly motorway stunts are being staged for ‘social media likes’

Ireland’s police chief warned that some young people may be driving the wrong way on motorways to gain “social media likes”. The warning follows two head-on crashes near Dublin in recent weeks.

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Irish police say deadly motorway stunts are being staged for ‘social media likes’

PoliticsJapan needs to maintain relations with Russia, including in energy sector — expert

Japanese analyst Taisuke Abiru said Tokyo should preserve relations with Moscow as far as possible and maintain energy ties. He said Russia is deeply dissatisfied with Japan’s closer links to NATO and Ukraine and is signaling a possible response to Japan’s continued sanctions, while not planning to immediately halt economic and cultural exchanges.

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Japan needs to maintain relations with Russia, including in energy sector — expert

Japanese ambassador to appear at Russian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday
Japanese Ambassador Akira Muto will appear at Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday after missing an earlier summons, spokesman Maria Zakharova said. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Muto had cited illness. The summons followed Tokyo’s protest against Vladimir Putin’s visit to Iturup Island.
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EconomyChina’s economy shows signs slowdown may be extending

China’s industrial output and retail sales growth weakened in July after one of the country’s poorest quarterly growth rates on record. The figures are likely to increase pressure on Beijing to support activity through tax and spending measures. Premier Li Qiang called for stabilising external demand to offset weak domestic demand.

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China’s economy shows signs slowdown may be extending

EconomyChina sets new 2030 targets for energy infrastructure development

China released its 15th Five-Year Plan for the oil and gas sector on Monday, establishing new targets for developing energy infrastructure by 2030.

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China sets new 2030 targets for energy infrastructure development

PoliticsSupreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The US Supreme Court has for a second time refused to hear Donald Trump’s challenge to a federal civil jury’s finding that he sexually abused and defamed writer E Jean Carroll. Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has paid Carroll more than $5m in damages.

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Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s latest bid to deny E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million payment
The Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump’s latest effort to avoid paying E. Jean Carroll $5.6 million over sexually abusing and defaming her.
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US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined for a second time to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million verdict for E. Jean Carroll. A jury had found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming the former magazine columnist.
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CultureFrom Dickens to Market Panics: The Summer Books of Fintech Executives

Digital-finance leaders share their recommended summer reading, ranging from accounts of 19th-century financial panics to reimagined works by Charles Dickens—books they consider worth taking on vacation.

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From Dickens to Market Panics: The Summer Books of Fintech Executives

WorldGermany: Bundeswehr troop numbers reach 13-year high

Germany’s Defense Ministry says the Bundeswehr had about 186,700 soldiers on July 31, around 3,700 more than a year earlier and a 2% increase. A new questionnaire for young people has led 2,630 applicants to assessments and 865 to sign up for active service.

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Germany: Bundeswehr troop numbers reach 13-year high

HealthDR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, making it the deadliest on record in the country. Nearly 5,000 cases have been confirmed as the virus reaches a sixth province. Health authorities are trying to overcome mistrust and contain transmission, while two vaccines enter early human trials.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest

MAJORDR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country's deadliest on record
Government data show that Ebola has killed 2,325 people and infected 4,945 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of August 16, surpassing the country’s 2018–2020 outbreak. The Bundibugyo-strain outbreak is spreading faster than teams can track, with beds for suspected cases full in North Kivu. At least 155 health workers have been infected and 45 have died. The UN is adding funding and urging expanded burial, treatment and contact-tracing capacity.
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MAJORDRC Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in the country’s history
Government figures show that Ebola has killed 2,325 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, exceeding the 2,299 deaths recorded in the 2018–2020 outbreak. The UN calls the current outbreak the fastest-growing on record, saying it is killing one person every 30 minutes. It began in Ituri and has spread to five other provinces.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now deadliest ever
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with 2,235 deaths reported. Confirmed infections have reached 4,945, including 101 cases identified in the past 24 hours, the public health institute said.
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MAJOREbola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
Public health officials say the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, overtaking the country’s 2018-2020 outbreak as its deadliest. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo species, the epidemic has spread to six of the country’s 26 provinces, with no approved vaccine currently available.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country's history
Government data showed on Sunday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, exceeding the death toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak and becoming the deadliest in the country's history.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, overtaking the 2018–2020 outbreak as the country’s deadliest. Confirmed infections have reached 4,945, including 101 new cases in 24 hours. A UN official calls for speed, scale and solidarity as the outbreak grows at a record pace.
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Congo’s Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in the country’s history, killing 2,325
Government data shows that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the death toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak and becoming the deadliest in the country’s history.
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MAJOREbola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Government data says at least 2,325 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, exceeding the toll from 2018-20. Confirmed cases have reached 4,945, including 101 identified in the previous 24 hours, with six provinces affected. Uganda has also reported at least 20 cases.
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SocietyProsecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial as defense prepares to call witnesses

Prosecutors ended their case Monday after three weeks of testimony in the emotionally charged trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who has admitted killing her three young children. The defense will now present witnesses.

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Prosecution rests in Lindsay Clancy murder trial as defense prepares to call witnesses

WorldReuters documentary follows Ukrainian soldier surviving a year beneath the drone-infested ‘kill zone’

A short Reuters documentary released last month follows one Ukrainian soldier’s year of survival beneath the frontlines of a war zone described as a drone-infested “kill zone.”

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Reuters documentary follows Ukrainian soldier surviving a year beneath the drone-infested ‘kill zone’

EconomyFTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak as miners gain

Britain’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday and was on course to end a six-session slide. Gains in mining stocks, AstraZeneca and Rolls-Royce offset broader caution ahead of this week’s UK inflation figures.

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FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak as miners gain

SportsRights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

Human rights group FairSquare has asked FIFA to rule that Gianni Infantino cannot seek another presidential term, arguing he has already served the three-term maximum set by FIFA statutes. Infantino previously argued that his initial 2016 mandate should not count because it completed an interrupted term, a reading FairSquare says breaches the rules.

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Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits

EconomyKenya competition regulator seeks reserve fund in Diageo’s EABL sale

Kenya’s competition regulator has proposed that East African Breweries set aside up to 15 billion Kenyan shillings ($115 million) before approving Diageo’s sale of its majority stake in the brewer to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings, Kenya’s Business Daily reported on Monday.

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Kenya competition regulator seeks reserve fund in Diageo’s EABL sale

TechApple ordered to change app data consent prompts on iPhones and iPads

Germany’s Federal Cartel Office accused Apple of designing App Tracking Transparency prompts to discourage consent for third-party apps while encouraging consent for Apple’s own apps. Apple has four months to make the wording, symbols, and layout more neutral; the changes would apply in almost all EU countries.

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Apple ordered to change app data consent prompts on iPhones and iPads

Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
Germany’s competition authority said on Monday that Apple will revise rules governing how app developers use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, bringing a years-long investigation to a close.
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EconomyChina’s premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters

Premier Li Qiang urged China on Monday to bolster external demand and deepen international trade cooperation as weak domestic consumption weighs on growth and risks from abroad increase.

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China’s premier calls for stabilising external demand as growth sputters

WorldPolice carry out controlled explosion of World War II-era mine

Video released by police on Sunday shows Slovak bomb disposal experts carrying out a carefully planned detonation of a World War II-era mine. It was found in a section of the Danube exposed by record-low water levels along Slovakia’s southwestern border.

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Police carry out controlled explosion of World War II-era mine

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WorldTrump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as US-Iran MoU expires

US President Donald Trump demanded Iran surrender as a memorandum aimed at ending hostilities expired. He said Washington had opened a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps but was in no hurry to end the conflict, and threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump demands Iran ‘put up the white flag of surrender’ as US-Iran MoU expires

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MAJORIran signals readiness for ‘US ground operations’ as MoU expires
As Iran’s memorandum of understanding with Washington approaches its official expiry, Iranian officials are signaling a possible shift from a defensive posture to offensive action in the war with the United States. The IRGC says it is prepared to take whatever steps are needed and warns of “strategic surprises” amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and Trump’s comments about declaring it US territory.
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Iran denies communication channels with US exist — agency
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Hossein Mohebi rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Washington maintains unofficial channels with the IRGC. Mohebi said no negotiations are currently under way and accused Trump of lying.
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Iran says it will escalate if US fails to honour deal within weeks
A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would heighten tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere, and launch an attack, if the United States does not fully implement an interim peace deal within weeks.
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BREAKINGTrump confirms IRGC backchannel, calls on Iran to raise ‘white flag of surrender’
President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. officials are communicating with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps through a backchannel as the 60-day ceasefire deadline expires. He demanded that Iran abandon any nuclear weapon ambitions and said it should raise a “white flag of surrender,” while threatening to bomb Oman if it obstructs the talks.
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Trump confirms US backchannel with IRGC, Fox News reports
US President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration maintains a direct backchannel with officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Fox News reported. Trump said Iran should raise the white flag of surrender and that he was in no hurry. The 60-day US-Iran negotiation period expired Monday without progress toward a broader peace agreement. He also threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US anti-Iran sanctions only deepen hatred between the countries — Iranian diplomat
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said decades of US sanctions and economic pressure had produced only growing hatred and hostility between Washington and Tehran. He said Iran had taken every precaution and would, if necessary, do everything possible to thwart hostile US and Israeli plans against the Islamic Republic.
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MAJORPress review: US, Iran opt for war of attrition as Kyiv diverts focus with attacks on Russia
Russian media says the United States and Iran are choosing a war of attrition as their 60-day ceasefire expires on August 17. Coverage also highlights Moscow’s request for clarification over possible Turkish re-exports of US-made weapons to Ukraine and claims that Kyiv is using attacks inside Russia to divert attention from air-defense shortages. Experts say Iran can sustain the conflict, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining central.
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EconomyDiesel prices are skyrocketing. Here’s why Canadians may soon feel it at the grocery store

Diesel prices are surging, and Canadians may soon feel the impact when they shop for groceries.

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Diesel prices are skyrocketing. Here’s why Canadians may soon feel it at the grocery store

WorldRussian strike on Kyiv book market: ‘An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity’

A Russian strike hit a central book market in Kyiv on Sunday. FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze describes the attacks as targeting “Ukrainian culture, the Ukrainian language and Ukrainian identity,” saying Russia has destroyed millions of books since the start of summer while also targeting churches and other important cultural sites in an effort to weaken Ukrainian identity.

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Russian strike on Kyiv book market: ‘An attempt to annihilate Ukrainian identity’

TechRussia’s Far East to test drones and driverless trucks for China trade

Drones and self-driving trucks may soon transport goods between China and Russia’s Far East, a Russian regional official said on Monday. The move comes as strong cross-border trade drives a search for new cargo options to ease bottlenecks.

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Russia’s Far East to test drones and driverless trucks for China trade

TechRussia to Orbit Two New Express-AMU Satellites by 2030

Russia plans to place two new Express-AMU satellites into orbit by 2030. Their payloads operate across different frequency bands to provide high-speed internet access and HD television.

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Russia to Orbit Two New Express-AMU Satellites by 2030

SportsLive updates: The AP Top 25 preseason poll is almost here

The AP Top 25 preseason poll will be released at noon ET on Monday, Aug. 17. The rankings will show where Miami, Ohio State, Texas, Indiana, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and other teams stand.

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Live updates: The AP Top 25 preseason poll is almost here

AP Top 25 preseason poll to be released at noon ET
The AP Top 25 preseason poll will be released at noon Eastern time, with a live blog providing updates, analysis and Q&A throughout the day.
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SportsDinusha’s maiden test hundred rescues Sri Lanka, but India take control in first test

Sonal Dinusha’s first test century helped rescue Sri Lanka on Day 3 of the opening test against India in Galle. The hosts were eventually bowled out for 284, leaving India on top.

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Dinusha’s maiden test hundred rescues Sri Lanka, but India take control in first test

WorldUS-Iran MoU expires after 60 days: Where do things stand?

The US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflicts expired Monday, with neither side signaling a clear willingness to renew it after weeks of accusations over violations. Iranian officials portrayed the deal as a product of Iran’s strength and diplomatic victory, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had not decided to restart negotiations. A senior White House official described the talks as “static.”

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US-Iran MoU expires after 60 days: Where do things stand?

MAJORUS-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apart
The June 17 US-Iran memorandum expired on Monday after faltering talks. Intended to launch 60 days of peace negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the deal was undermined by vague provisions over shipping control. Attacks resumed despite the ceasefire, while Israel continued strikes in Lebanon and Gaza.
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PoliticsRepublicans Who Questioned Trump’s 2020 Loss Are Running for Governor in Five Battleground States

Republicans who denied, challenged or cast doubt on Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election are running for governor in five key battleground states. If elected, they could play pivotal roles in the upcoming 2028 presidential election.

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Republicans Who Questioned Trump’s 2020 Loss Are Running for Governor in Five Battleground States

PoliticsBillionaire Mark Cuban Calls Ro Khanna’s Wealth-Tax Proposal ‘Insane’

Mark Cuban denounced Democratic congressman Ro Khanna’s idea of government loans for billionaires holding vast on-paper fortunes, allowing them to pay wealth taxes.

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Billionaire Mark Cuban Calls Ro Khanna’s Wealth-Tax Proposal ‘Insane’

HealthAustralia alleges 3M knew for more than 50 years its products could harm humans

The Australian federal government alleges in its more than A$2bn lawsuit against 3M and its Australian subsidiary that the company knew more than 50 years ago that PFAS-containing firefighting foam could harm people, animals and the environment. Court filings say the chemicals persist in soil, water and organisms and are linked to several health effects.

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Australia alleges 3M knew for more than 50 years its products could harm humans

EconomyWhy rightwing critics are wrong to say Australia’s super system is broken

Conservative politicians Andrew Bragg and Pauline Hanson argue compulsory superannuation has failed to improve the budget or reduce reliance on the age pension. Experts and Treasury projections instead indicate that Australia’s total retirement-system costs will remain broadly stable despite population ageing, while the share of people fully funding their own retirement is expected to rise from 29% to 38% by 2050.

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Why rightwing critics are wrong to say Australia’s super system is broken

TechAlarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ as Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition

Coles and Woolworths have confirmed testing facial recognition technology and are considering using it in Australian stores to tackle retail crime, including aggression toward staff. Privacy advocates warn the technology could normalise surveillance, while raising concerns about biometric-data control and inaccurate identification.

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Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ as Coles and Woolworths test facial recognition

WorldRussia built new drone launch pads near Ukraine and Belarus, putting NATO countries within range, The Telegraph reports

A Telegraph investigation says Russia has built at least 59 launch rails for jet-powered drones at 10 bases near Ukraine and Belarus. Some could potentially reach NATO members including Poland, Turkey and the Baltic states, while seven of the bases were reportedly used in recent attacks on Kyiv.

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Russia built new drone launch pads near Ukraine and Belarus, putting NATO countries within range, The Telegraph reports

PoliticsMelania Trump helps another child reunite with family amid Ukraine conflict

The White House said First Lady Melania Trump helped reunite another child with family on August 17 after the child was separated during the conflict in Ukraine. The child’s and family’s citizenship was not disclosed. The White House said her efforts have facilitated reunifications involving 34 children and families.

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Melania Trump helps another child reunite with family amid Ukraine conflict

PoliticsRussia expects provocations during voting in unfriendly countries

Russian Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova warned that voting for State Duma deputies in unfriendly countries could face provocations and attempts to discredit the electoral process. She linked the risks partly to Russians who left the country and said diplomatic missions could adjust voting hours if necessary.

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Russia expects provocations during voting in unfriendly countries

EconomyBrazil posts modest second-quarter growth, central bank index shows

Brazil’s economy grew just 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, according to a central bank indicator, pointing to fading momentum after a strong start to the year, especially in the crucial services sector.

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Brazil posts modest second-quarter growth, central bank index shows

PoliticsJiang Zemin’s centenary commemoration matches the ‘founding elders’

A ceremony marking Jiang Zemin’s 100th birth anniversary was held in Beijing on August 17, with Xi Jinping speaking and Li Qiang presiding. All seven members of the Politburo Standing Committee attended. Under the Communist Party’s commemorative system, Jiang was placed in the second tier, below only Mao Zedong and alongside Zhou Enlai, Liu Shaoqi, Zhu De, Deng Xiaoping and Chen Yun.

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Jiang Zemin’s centenary commemoration matches the ‘founding elders’

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WorldTrump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran talks

Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it obstructed US talks with Iran, Fox News reported. He also claimed Washington had a direct backchannel with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which denied the allegation. Iran said an understanding had been reached on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran memorandum was set to expire.

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Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of Iran talks

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Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman If It Gets in Way of US, Fox Says
Fox News says Trump issued a threat against Oman, saying the country could be bombed if it hindered the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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WorldUkraine has no interceptor missiles for Patriot systems — TV

CNN reported that Ukraine has nearly exhausted its US-made Patriot interceptor missiles and cannot use the systems against ballistic missiles. A Patriot unit it accessed had reportedly made no launch in about six weeks, with a global shortage worsened by extensive use during the US-Israel war against Iran.

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Ukraine has no interceptor missiles for Patriot systems — TV

Exclusive: Ukraine shows how it is running out of the world’s most sought-after weapon
Ukraine has shown how it is running short of the weapon considered the most sought-after in the world.
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TechWiiM’s HomePod-like smart speaker is nearly $50 off

WiiM’s 100W Sound smart speaker is discounted 15 percent at Amazon and WiiM, dropping from $299.99 to $254.15. It supports more than 20 music services, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, ethernet, and several multi-room audio standards. The Sound Lite is also on sale for $194.65.

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WiiM’s HomePod-like smart speaker is nearly $50 off

WorldRussian frigate Pallada sails away from North Korea

The Russian sailing frigate Pallada has departed the port of Wonsan after a goodwill visit to North Korea from August 14 to 17. Captain Nikolay Zorchenko said the visit’s objectives were completed, while several hundred townspeople gathered in heavy rain and thunderstorms to see the sailors off.

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Russian frigate Pallada sails away from North Korea

EconomyChina hopes Russia will continue creating favorable conditions for investment — envoy

Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said Beijing hopes Moscow will keep providing favorable conditions for Chinese investment. At a Russia-China business dialogue, he described bilateral cooperation as developing and said Russian enterprises were using Chinese investment and production capabilities.

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China hopes Russia will continue creating favorable conditions for investment — envoy

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🏎️ ⚡ Jaguar crowned Formula E Teams' champions as electric racing evolves

Jaguar TCS Racing clinched the Formula E Teams' Championship at the 2025/26 season finale in London, as the all-electric sport prepares to usher in a new era with its next-generation GEN4 cars next season

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EconomyCanada’s July annual inflation accelerates to 3% as gasoline rebounds

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3% in July, slightly above expectations, data showed. Renewed US-Iran tensions pushed gasoline prices higher, while tour travel costs also increased.

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Canada’s July annual inflation accelerates to 3% as gasoline rebounds

EconomyCanadian Auto Billionaire’s Fortune Doubles Despite US Tariffs

When US President Donald Trump first targeted Canada’s auto industry with tariffs, Linda Hasenfratz lost her billionaire status. Her fortune has since doubled despite the duties.

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Canadian Auto Billionaire’s Fortune Doubles Despite US Tariffs

SportsCristiano Ronaldo hints this could be his final year in professional soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that this could be his last year playing professional soccer, following a record-breaking career.

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Cristiano Ronaldo hints this could be his final year in professional soccer

TechUber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries

Uber will work with Zipline to begin drone delivery for Uber Eats later this year, starting in Dallas-Fort Worth and potentially expanding to dozens of cities. Uber is also making a strategic investment in Zipline, with both companies targeting 1 million daily drone deliveries by 2029.

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Uber partners with Zipline on Eats drone deliveries

CultureWinners of Chinese traditional Dragon Boat races in Russia’s Kazan announced

The winners of Dragon Boat races held during the SPROUTS Russia-China forum in Kazan have been announced. Megastroy won, with Avtokama Center taking silver and Russia’s Setevaya Kompaniya bronze. Eighteen teams competed at Kaban Lake, while officials highlighted the race’s Chinese cultural roots and spirit of unity.

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Winners of Chinese traditional Dragon Boat races in Russia’s Kazan announced

CultureChinese-Canadian youth explore traditional culture in Chongqing

A China-Canada youth cultural heritage volunteer program and art exchange camp took place in Chongqing from August 5 to 13. Participants visited the Sichuan Opera Theatre, Dazu Rock Carvings and other sites, using performances, heritage exploration and sketching to learn about conservation. Their themed artworks and heritage diaries will later be exhibited in Ottawa.

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CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:16

Chinese-Canadian youth explore traditional culture in Chongqing

EconomyBanks reach $86.4 million settlement over Mexican bond rigging in Manhattan

Mexican affiliates of Bank of America, Santander, BBVA, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and HSBC agreed to pay $86.4 million to settle a long-running antitrust suit in which investors accused them of rigging the market for Mexican government bonds.

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Banks reach $86.4 million settlement over Mexican bond rigging in Manhattan

PoliticsGhana president hopes to meet Putin at Russia-Africa summit — foreign minister

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama hopes to hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Mahama thanked Putin for the invitation and wants to deepen bilateral relations.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:15

Ghana president hopes to meet Putin at Russia-Africa summit — foreign minister

WorldBoat sets sail from Bristol in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade

The 12-person vessel Kate has departed Bristol as part of the Freedom Flotilla’s latest effort to deliver aid to Gaza and challenge Israel’s blockade. Supporters gathered to see off the activists, including captain Fiacc O Brolchain, who said Israeli forces detained him during an earlier mission and seized his hearing aids.

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Boat sets sail from Bristol in bid to break Israel’s Gaza blockade

WorldGang suspect’s mother-in-law, pregnant sister and teenager killed in Spain shooting

Police said a drug-related shooting in southern Spain killed the mother-in-law of a suspected gang leader, his pregnant sister and a teenager.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:10

Gang suspect’s mother-in-law, pregnant sister and teenager killed in Spain shooting

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🇧🇷 🗳️ Lula vs Flavio Bolsonaro: election campaign kicks off in Brazil

Leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro have kicked off their election campaigns, setting the stage for a deeply polarised vote on 4 October

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PoliticsUS Navy signs $22.9 billion Raytheon contract to boost Tomahawk production

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, a seven-year, $22.9 billion contract to expand Tomahawk cruise-missile production. The agreement seeks to strengthen manufacturing and supply chains, with annual output targeted at 1,000 missiles in the future.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:06

US Navy signs $22.9 billion Raytheon contract to boost Tomahawk production

US Navy awards Raytheon $22.9 billion contract to boost Tomahawk output
The U.S. Navy said on Monday that it awarded RTX’s Raytheon unit a $22.9 billion contract to increase production of Tomahawk missiles.
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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-17 12:35Original

EconomyFamily Offices Amass $3.8 Billion SpaceX Bet in Boost for Musk

Investment firms representing ultra-wealthy individuals in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East have accumulated billions of dollars of exposure to SpaceX, underscoring their ability to gain access to highly sought-after business opportunities.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 14:05

Family Offices Amass $3.8 Billion SpaceX Bet in Boost for Musk

WorldWeather and technical challenges hamper tanker salvage and oil-spill cleanup, Oman says

Weather and operational difficulties are slowing efforts to salvage a grounded tanker leaking Russian crude oil in a protected marine area off Oman’s coast, the sultanate’s state news agency reported Monday.

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Weather and technical challenges hamper tanker salvage and oil-spill cleanup, Oman says

WorldFinland halts deportation of Russian family who opposed Ukraine invasion

A Finnish administrative court has overturned the planned deportation of Olga and Nikita Belov and sent their asylum case back for reconsideration. The mother and son fled Russia in 2022 after opposing its invasion of Ukraine and say they could face arrest, imprisonment and torture if returned.

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Finland halts deportation of Russian family who opposed Ukraine invasion

PoliticsLula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency

Brazil’s presidential race has officially begun, with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeking a fourth term against Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of the country’s jailed former president.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:03

Lula and Bolsonaro’s son launch rival bids for Brazil presidency

WorldGlobal condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians

Pope Leo has joined international condemnation of escalating Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank, where settlers and soldiers continue attacking civilians, besieging families and blocking aid.

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Global condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians

West Bank: UN delivers aid to besieged Palestinian families in Qusra
The UN delivered aid to Qusra after Israeli settlers cut several Palestinian families off from food, water and electricity. Residents describe months of harassment and attacks, while rights groups accuse settlers of trying to drive Palestinians from the area. Critics warn that Israel’s proposed transfer of West Bank law-enforcement powers could deepen its control there.
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WorldUkraine targets Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

For weeks, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly struck large Wildberries depots, setting fire to merchandise estimated to be worth billions of dollars and bringing the war directly to the wider Russian public.

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Ukraine targets Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Ukraine launches one of its largest drone attacks on Russia
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia, striking a Wildberries warehouse and other sites. Russian attacks on Ukraine continued at the same time, destroying civilian and industrial areas and bringing the war closer to civilians on both sides.
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WorldLavrov: Russia summons Japanese ambassador, accuses West of terror in Africa

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Tokyo’s remarks about Vladimir Putin’s visit to the Kuril Islands crossed the line, prompting Russia to summon Japan’s ambassador. He also said Moscow was concerned about alleged Ukrainian military involvement in state-sponsored terrorism against Sahel countries and accused France of arming and training illegal armed groups there.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:00

Lavrov: Russia summons Japanese ambassador, accuses West of terror in Africa

France desperate to keep colonial foothold in Africa — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said France, unable to accept losing its influence in Africa, is resorting to terrorist activity in a last effort to preserve it. He said Russia’s Africa Corps operates at the request of legitimate African governments and accused France of working with, arming, financing and instructing illegal armed groups in the Sahel.
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TTASS★★★☆☆2026-08-17 13:56Original

CultureTalking journalism ethics with Ben Smith

The Verge interviews Semafor editor-in-chief Ben Smith about declining trust in media, the rise of Substacks, podcasts and TikTok news influencers, and Semafor’s shift toward what he calls an “anti-scale” model. They also discuss AI in the newsroom, the ethics of conference advisory boards, and whether audiences will still pay for independence.

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Talking journalism ethics with Ben Smith

EconomyNorway’s top wealth fund flags risks from AI-fuelled stock valuations

Nicolai Tangen, head of Norway’s $2.4 trillion Government Pension Fund Global, warned that soaring AI-related stock valuations could cause a sharp market correction and inflict major losses. The fund posted record first-half profits, but about a third of its equity investments are in technology and its benchmark strategy leaves little room for hedging.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 14:00

Norway’s top wealth fund flags risks from AI-fuelled stock valuations

PoliticsA new generation of Catalans seeks to rekindle the independence movement

Nearly a decade after an attempted Catalan independence referendum triggered violent clashes between police and the public, the movement’s political demands remain unmet. Young Catalans are now working to preserve their identity through culture rather than politics.

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FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:53

A new generation of Catalans seeks to rekindle the independence movement

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WorldIran threatens offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails

Iran has decided to shift from a defensive policy to a “fully offensive” one because efforts to reach a permanent end to its war with the United States have stalled, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. The official warned that Iran could go on the offensive in the Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy fails.

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Iran threatens offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails

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CultureCall Her Daddy Host Alex Cooper Moves to Rival CAA

Alex Cooper, host of the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, has ended her relationship with her longtime agent and moved to rival agency CAA after raising money to expand her business.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:50

Call Her Daddy Host Alex Cooper Moves to Rival CAA

PoliticsTrump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact as Donald Trump urges allies to shoulder more responsibility for their own security. Trump welcomed the agreement, while analysts debated whether it could reduce or replace the three countries’ reliance on the US security umbrella.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 13:48

Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella?

EconomyTatarstan expects direct flights from Kazan to Beijing, Chengdu and Xi’an

Tatarstan expects to launch direct air services from Kazan to Beijing, Chengdu and Xi’an, Investment Development Agency head Taliya Minullina said. She said new flights would boost tourist traffic and trade turnover.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:47

Tatarstan expects direct flights from Kazan to Beijing, Chengdu and Xi’an

TechAzerbaijan seeks to nurture tech sector as it looks beyond oil

Long dependent on oil and gas exports, Azerbaijan is pursuing reforms to attract foreign investment, technology companies and venture capital to its small but growing technology sector.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 13:40

Azerbaijan seeks to nurture tech sector as it looks beyond oil

EconomyTatarstan suggests setting up Innopolis site to localize Chinese production

Tatarstan has suggested establishing a site in Innopolis to localize production from China. Republic head Rustam Minnikhanov said Tatarstan is open to Chinese business at every stage, from initial market entry to high-tech production and joint development.

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TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:37

Tatarstan suggests setting up Innopolis site to localize Chinese production

WorldIndonesia’s neutrality tested by naval drill with China

An Indonesian frigate briefly joined a Chinese naval exercise off Taiwan on August 12. Jakarta described it as a low-level “passing exercise” during the vessel’s transit home, not combat training, but Taiwan sought an explanation and the episode has raised questions about Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy.

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DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 13:37

Indonesia’s neutrality tested by naval drill with China

EconomyJio-BlackRock to launch regular mutual fund plans through distributors in India

JioBlackRock Asset Management, the joint venture between India’s Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, said it will offer regular plans for eligible mutual funds, enabling investors to purchase them through registered distributors.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 13:35

Jio-BlackRock to launch regular mutual fund plans through distributors in India

PoliticsElection commission sees no grounds to overturn Yabloko’s removal from elections

Russia’s Central Election Commission told the Supreme Court that there are no grounds to overturn Yabloko’s removal from the State Duma elections. It said the lower court correctly found clear violations, including unauthorized use of copyrighted works and receiving funds from individuals who had obtained foreign funding.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 13:34

Election commission sees no grounds to overturn Yabloko’s removal from elections

Detentions begin outside Russia’s Supreme Court as anti-war Yabloko party fights to stay on the ballot
Police detained several people outside Russia’s Supreme Court in Moscow before a hearing on Yabloko’s appeal against its removal from the State Duma election. Yabloko chairman Nikolai Rybakov said there were no grounds to exclude the party and vowed to prove it.
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