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Jonathan Fahey erupts: This is ‘truly appalling’Politics

Angel mom Cheryl Minter and former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discuss what they describe as the Democratic Party’s war on ICE and the dangers of sanctuary policies.

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EU wants Meta to extend US teen safety restrictions to EuropeTech

The EU is urging Meta to apply in Europe the protections for users under 18 that it agreed to in a landmark US settlement, including screen-time limits and stronger parental controls on Facebook and Instagram. Brussels is also seeking additional measures.

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Will Singapore’s family support measures disadvantage singles? Goh Pei Ming responds to public concernsSociety

The government announced new child-raising benefits at the National Day Rally, including lower costs for parents and more childcare leave. Senior Minister of State Goh Pei Ming addressed questions about when the leave begins, IVF subsidies, whether single colleagues may face heavier workloads, and whether single-parent families receive equal benefits.

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US: Tate brothers remain jailed as judge delays bail decisionWorld

Andrew and Tristan Tate will stay in custody in Miami after a federal judge declined to decide on their bail request. They are fighting extradition to the UK, where they face charges including rape, assault, human trafficking and money laundering, while denying wrongdoing and saying their online personas were fictional.

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UEFA prepares legal complaint against FIFA chief InfantinoSports

UEFA is preparing a legal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over what it describes as “unfair management” tied to his abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investors. It has paused a threatened boycott of FIFA competitions next season after receiving assurances, but will keep pressure on Infantino before his March re-election bid.

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Spain's Villena Treasure stolen in four-minute museum heistCulture

Almost the entire Villena Treasure, one of Europe’s most valuable Bronze Age collections, was stolen in a four-minute raid on a museum in eastern Spain. Thieves smashed through a window and bulletproof glass; police suspect several people and vehicles were involved and that an alarm at a nearby sports centre was used as a diversion.

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Countries step up aid for Nepal flood disasterWorld

South Korea, India, China, the UK and the EU are intensifying rescue operations and humanitarian assistance after devastating floods along Nepal and China, while hundreds of foreign nationals remain missing. Difficult Himalayan terrain is hampering relief efforts, and authorities warn that a disaster-created lake could burst and cause further flooding.

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‘Retrospective incrimination’: First we shoot, we kill, then find a reason whyWorld

Nadav Weiman, executive director of Breaking the Silence, describes a troubling gap between Israel’s public explanations of military operations in Gaza and soldiers’ experiences on the ground. Testimonies collected by the group suggest the disparity reflects policies, assumptions and rules of engagement, not only individual incidents. Testimony about the Nasser Hospital strike points to “retrospective incrimination.”

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King Harald’s death puts focus on Norway’s future kingWorld

Following King Harald’s death, attention is turning to Crown Prince Haakon, who is expected to become Norway’s next king after a turbulent year for the royal family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit underwent a lung transplant in June and has faced scrutiny over reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, while her son received a four-year prison sentence for rape.

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LIVE: Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of HormuzWorld

Mediators in the Iran war are refocusing efforts on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Preliminary shipping data showed seven commodity vessels crossed on Aug. 27, down from 17 the previous day, while Tehran agreed to draw up conditions for restoring normal traffic after a Qatari envoy urged respect for freedom of navigation.

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LIVE: Lake overflows in Nepal after deadly flash floodWorld

A landslide-created lake on the Nepal-China border has overflowed, threatening areas devastated by a flash flood two days earlier and temporarily halting rescue work. Reuters witnesses saw residents in Nepal’s border Rasuwa district rushing uphill to escape a possible rise in river levels.

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LIVE: Lindsay Clancy trial Day 23 — jury deliberations resumeSociety

The jury resumes deliberations for a second day in the murder trial of Massachusetts woman Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of strangling her three young children. The trial followed 21 days of testimony and has drawn attention to postpartum mental health.

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Almost half of global oil now flows from war zonesEconomy

Reuters calculations show that nearly half of the world’s oil comes from conflict-affected countries in 2026, highlighting how current disruptions have surpassed those seen in earlier energy crises.

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What happens after Norway’s King Harald dies?World

After the death of Norway’s King Harald, his son Haakon VIII becomes king. The succession explains what happens next and offers facts about how Norway’s crown passes from one monarch to another.

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Why Penghu is important to Taiwan’s defense against ChinaWorld

Troops and civilians on Taiwan’s Penghu Islands are preparing for the possibility that the strategically important archipelago could become the front line of a Chinese attack. Reuters examines how Penghu is strengthening its defenses.

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Norway's King Harald V dies aged 89World

Norway’s King Harald V has died peacefully at 06:35 local time on Friday at Oslo’s national hospital, the royal palace says. He had been admitted the previous week for treatment of a rare blood condition. The palace flag was lowered to half-mast, and his son Haakon will succeed him after 35 years on the throne.

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LIVE: Norway’s Royal Palace after King Harald’s deathWorld

Views from Norway’s Royal Palace in Oslo follow news of King Harald’s death. Harald, described as Europe’s oldest living monarch, was hospitalized on August 17 while being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.

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High US bond yields are already hurting economies, says INSEAD economistEconomy

US long-term borrowing costs have surged, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.34%, its highest level since 2007, before retreating after the Treasury announced plans to at least double buybacks of longer-dated government debt. Higher yields could pressure Asian currencies, constrain regional rate cuts and raise borrowing costs for governments and businesses.

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Six months of Iran war: Conflict has changed Iran’s political strategyWorld

In the first days of the war, Iran’s supreme leader was killed while military and nuclear sites came under attack. Facing unprecedented pressure on its regional influence, Tehran has been forced to reconsider its political system and deterrence strategy.

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Bolt vs bolts: The biomechanics of man vs machineTech

A humanoid robot made in China broke Usain Bolt’s 100-meter world-record time this week. Reuters examines what the performance revealed at the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games.

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