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Ukraine drone strike on Russian oil-refining city kills 12World

A Ukrainian drone strike in Russia’s central Tatarstan region has killed at least 12 people. The attack is described as one of the deadliest carried out by Kyiv since the war began more than four years ago. The strikes are also having a direct effect on Russia’s economy. Correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports on the consequences and the broader impact of the attack.

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Typhoon Dolphin batters eastern China, bringing floods and travel chaosWorld

Typhoon Dolphin is battering eastern China, with flooding and major disruption to travel. Chinese officials are warning that heavy rain could affect parts of the country. Zhejiang has issued its highest-level flash-flood alert as the storm moves through. The program also reports on a heatwave in Japan and stepped-up recovery work in earthquake-hit Kumamoto. Major US-South Korea military drills are due to begin next week, while a Sony-TSMC joint venture is also mentioned.

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Netanyahu rejects Trump’s latest Gaza security planWorld

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the latest Gaza security plan put forward by US President Donald Trump. Michael Lynk, an associate professor emeritus of law at Western University in London, Ontario, offers an analysis of Netanyahu’s decision. Lynk previously served as the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian Territory. His assessment examines the rejection and its implications for the plan.

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The 2010 Election Old Newscast: Brown vs Cameron vs CleggPolitics

This episode revisits what it describes as the closest British general election of a generation. The contest marked the first national test for three party leaders, after speculation had built over when Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown would call the vote. Brown eventually faced Conservative leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg. The discussion features Nick Robinson, who was the BBC’s political editor at the time, alongside Jo Coburn, who was presenting Daily Politics.

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Russian drone strike sets fire to millions of booksWorld

A Russian drone attack hit a Ranok warehouse in Kharkiv, in northeastern Ukraine, on August 1. The strike set the facility on fire and destroyed roughly 8 million books. The loss is described as the most severe blow yet suffered by Ukraine’s publishing industry during the four-year-old war.

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At least seven killed and dozens injured in strike on Yemen’s Mocha portWorld7:12

Yemen’s Houthis have resumed attacks on areas controlled by the government. The Red Sea port of Mocha was hit in the latest strike. The Yemeni army says at least seven people were killed, including three civilians. Another 40 people were injured. Retired Marine Corps officer Haytham Faraj provided further comment.

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Stocks Rise at Start of CPI Week; Iran’s Hormuz Deal Remains ElusiveEconomy43:29

US equity futures advanced after the payrolls report pointed to a sharp cooling in the labor market, helping stocks reach a new record. Oil prices moved higher as an agreement between Iran and Oman over the Hormuz shipping route remained out of reach. TSMC reported a 45% increase in monthly sales, supported by strong demand for artificial-intelligence hardware. Thierry Wizman of Macquarie Group looked ahead to the inflation figures.

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How will Trump respond to Netanyahu’s rejection of his Gaza plan?World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned down President Donald Trump’s Gaza proposal. Netanyahu says Israel will not pull out until Hamas has been completely disarmed. Yossi Mekelberg, a senior consulting fellow with Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme, offers his analysis of the situation and considers how Trump may respond to the rejection.

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LIVE: Outside court as Duane “Keffe D” Davis is tried for Tupac’s murderCulture

Live coverage is being shown outside the court as the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is scheduled to begin. The 63-year-old faces one murder charge involving a deadly weapon and an alleged intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. The proceedings may resolve one of hip-hop’s most enduring public mysteries, dating back to the 1996 killing. Shakur was also known by the stage names 2Pac and Makaveli.

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Hormuz Deal Remains Elusive as Stocks Hold Near Record HighsEconomy

Stocks stayed close to record levels, with Asian markets tracking Wall Street’s gains from Friday. Weak US jobs data reduced expectations that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates. Oil traded near $83 a barrel while efforts to reach an agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said over the weekend that an arrangement with Oman to create a shipping route through Hormuz was “very close.” He nevertheless ruled out direct talks with the US for now, citing violations of an interim peace deal.

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Typhoon Dolphin leaves extreme weather in its wakeWorld

The weakening Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain to eastern China on Monday, grounding hundreds of flights. More than a million people were forced to evacuate as the storm passed. Hong Kong, meanwhile, was sweltering after the typhoon. As the weather system moved toward the Chinese mainland, it brought blistering heat to the territory in its aftermath.

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Newsom slammed for aligning with far-left progressives in key swing statePolitics

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing criticism over his alignment with far-left progressives during a trip to Michigan. On Fox News, Miranda Devine analyzed Newsom’s visit and his praise for Abdul El-Sayed. The discussion framed the episode as part of Democrats’ shift further left ahead of the midterm elections. The criticism centers on Newsom’s association with progressive politics in an important swing state.

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Iraq economy: Government runs out of money due to US war on IranEconomy

Millions of Iraqi state employees and pensioners have gone unpaid this month as the government’s finances come under severe strain. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil exports, the source of nearly all budget funding. Baghdad has no rapid alternative for replacing that revenue. Al Jazeera correspondent Jack Hewson reports from the Iraqi capital, describing the financial disruption caused by the conflict involving the United States and Iran.

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WATCH LIVE: RFK Jr. touts major policy actions to advance MAHA agendaPolitics

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is hosting a food policy event focused on new measures for improving the nation’s food supply. The actions are presented as part of the effort to advance the Make America Healthy Again agenda. The event highlights food policy and the administration’s stated health priorities.

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ maintains record pace at US box officeCulture

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” maintained its blistering momentum in its second week at cinemas in the United States. Studio estimates put its latest box-office haul at $144.5 million. “The Odyssey” also reached a new high among films directed by Christopher Nolan. The figures indicate strong audience demand for both releases.

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Trump Takes a ‘Low-Key’ Approach to Iran TalksWorld

President Donald Trump has changed the way he presents negotiations with Iran. Rather than continuing to promote the prospect of an imminent peace agreement, he is now taking what he describes as a “low key” approach. The shift marks a move away from his earlier emphasis on a deal arriving soon. Bloomberg Television’s Abeer Abu Omar reports on Trump’s altered tone toward the talks.

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Netanyahu rejects Trump’s ‘historic’ Gaza plan as analysts reactWorld

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel rejects the latest US-backed peace proposal for Gaza. He is demanding Hamas fully disarm before any Israeli forces withdraw from the territory. The statement came more than a week after Donald Trump declared a breakthrough in negotiations. Trump’s Board of Peace has since issued a 15-point plan intended to establish lasting peace in Gaza. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports the latest developments from Jerusalem, while analysts assess Netanyahu’s response.

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World’s oceans record highest July temperatures, EU climate service saysScience

The EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring programme says the world’s oceans, excluding the polar regions, reached record-high temperatures in July. Countries are also bracing for another week of intense heat, with wildfires and drought affecting areas around the world. Western Europe experienced its hottest June-to-July period on record. The report links the devastating heatwaves to human-driven climate change.

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Market Talk: UK economic data ‘all pointing in different directions’Economy

The UK economy is expected to have expanded 1.1% from a year earlier when second-quarter figures are released this week. Economist Hetal Mehta told Reuters that the outlook remains finely balanced. The mixed signals are making it difficult to anticipate the Bank of England’s next move. Markets are therefore watching the data closely for clues about the economy and monetary policy.

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From warming seas to invasive species: What’s happening?Science

Oceans around the world are registering unprecedentedly high temperatures. Scientists warn that warmer seas are contributing to more extreme weather while also enabling invasive species to spread into unfamiliar habitats and endanger local ecosystems. Callum Roberts, a marine conservation professor at the University of Exeter’s Centre for Ecology and Conservation, discusses how rising ocean temperatures are reshaping life beneath the waves. Matthew Cappucci also joins the discussion.

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'Out of options': Iran makes major demands as US blockade squeezes regimeWorld

Iran is making what are described as major demands as a US blockade puts increasing pressure on the regime. The demands concern reopening the Strait of Hormuz while the conflict in the Middle East continues. National security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant discussed Iran’s new position. The report presents the demands as a response to the pressure created by the blockade and the continuing regional conflict.

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Ivory Coast’s Biama boom gets young people dancingCulture

Biama emerged about five years ago in Yopougon, the poorest yet liveliest district of Ivory Coast’s economic capital, Abidjan. The musical and choreographic style has since sent young people across the country dancing. It moves faster than coupé-décalé and borrows many elements from that older genre. But while coupé-décalé is linked to fashionable nightclubs, Biama thrives in streets and on social media, making it more accessible to its young working-class audience.

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South Korean Buddhism Expo: Gen Z turns to religion to fight burnoutSociety

A growing number of young South Koreans facing anxiety, burnout and economic strain are seeking guidance in an ancient faith reshaped for the social-media era. The International Buddhist Expo in the southern city of Busan provides a glimpse of the country’s “Hip Buddhism” trend. Merchandise, temples and DJ monks are central features of the event. Visitors can also use selfie zones while taking part in meditation sessions.

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Rescue teams search for people missing after monsoon-triggered landslide in the PhilippinesWorld

Rescue teams are searching for people still missing after a landslide struck the northern Philippine mountain resort city of Baguio on Sunday. The slide hit three houses. Five people were rescued on Monday, while seven others remained unaccounted for. The search operation is continuing in the affected area.

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