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No criminal charges in Nolan Wells death, grand jury report saysSociety

The Jackson County grand jury found that criminal charges are not warranted at this point after reviewing evidence in Nolan Wells’ death. Its report said the position, condition, discovery time and location of the 18-year-old’s body off the Mississippi coast in July were consistent with drowning.

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Asian Games 2026: Singapore MMA fighter Tiffany Teo wins goldSports

Tiffany Teo made Singaporean sports history by defeating Uzbekistan’s Khilola Sobirova in the women’s traditional 60kg MMA final. Her victory delivered Singapore’s first gold medal at the 20th Asian Games, where MMA is appearing for the first time.

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Abuse victims in France hope Pope Leo’s visit can deepen Church reformSociety

Survivors of abuse by Brother Gabriel Girard in Loctudy, France, gathered to face their shared trauma. They joined thousands of people affected by clerical abuse in Church institutions, hoping Pope Leo’s visit will help deepen reform within the Church.

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'Great deal of scepticism' as Trump launches own TV channelPolitics

The White House launched a “Trump TV” stream on Monday, days after Trump barred three media outlets from the White House. Officials say it will show videos and highlights of what they describe as the administration’s achievements, while critics compare it with state propaganda networks in autocratic countries such as North Korea.

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US networks halt Trump coverage after three media outlets bannedPolitics

US television networks on Monday effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump after he barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. His unveiling of a new White House helipad and trip to the UN General Assembly consequently went ahead without live television coverage.

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Yemen asks US for help with Houthis as thousands displacedWorld

Yemen’s president has asked US President Donald Trump for support as the conflict with the Houthis escalates, but Washington has not made a direct commitment of military assistance. The worsening humanitarian crisis is also driving thousands of people to flee by sea to Djibouti, while energy concerns are expected to feature at the UN General Assembly.

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Russians abroad vote eight to one against Putin’s party, defying official resultsPolitics

Two independent exit polls across 27 countries put New People first with about 45% and United Russia as low as 2.8%. The figures reverse Russia’s official domestic results, where Putin’s party won nearly 58%; organisers said the gap undermines the image of supposed public support for the authorities.

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US-China Talks Continue in New York as Meta’s Muse Agent Sparks Chip RallyTech

Bloomberg’s “The Asia Trade” highlights continuing US-China talks in New York and the market reaction after Meta’s Muse agent topped US app charts. AMD reached a $1 trillion market capitalization for the first time, helping fuel a rally in chip stocks.

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North-South Corridor delay: Was it avoidable, and can businesses survive the impact?Society

Another delay to the North-South Corridor construction will extend dust, noise and disruption for affected residents, businesses and pedestrians by two years. As businesses contend with falling footfall and rising losses, the discussion examines whether the delay could have been avoided and how they might cope with the prolonged disruption.

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HIV clinics shrink in South Africa after US cuts PEPFAR fundingHealth

HIV activist Yvette Raphael says mobile and safe-space clinics in South Africa closed “overnight” after US funding cuts. Programs now report staff reductions, fewer tests and longer waits for life-saving medicines, while the government says it is working to fill the gaps.

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Kayleigh McEnany: This is UNMISTAKABLEPolitics

“Outnumbered” discusses an essay by 1619 Project founder Nikole Hannah-Jones in which she expresses regret over the public school choices she made for her daughter.

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Trump’s attacks put the UN through its toughest test in 80 yearsWorld

World leaders gather at the UN every September to address global problems, but its relevance is now under intense scrutiny. Donald Trump’s 2025 “scorched earth” speech, his second-term withdrawal from 66 agencies, withholding of dues and bypassing of the Security Council over the war with Iran have left the organisation looking constrained.

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Bond markets are cause for concern and celebrationEconomy42:21

With US debt reaching $40 trillion and yields nearing their highest level in almost two decades, government bonds are fueling economic jitters. On The Big View, financial journalist Robin Wigglesworth explains to Peter Thal Larsen how government borrowing helped build the modern world, despite many setbacks.

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The US-China story told through White House state dinner menusCulture

White House state dinners for Chinese leaders have reflected changing moments in US-China relations. Menus from 1979 to 2015 combined American ingredients and styles, increasingly incorporating Chinese flavors and cultural elements.

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Should you be using a budgeting app?Economy

Finance and budgeting apps promise to help people manage their money, but questions remain about their reliability and security. Riley Adams, founder of the financial literacy site Young and the Invested, offers tips on choosing online tools that fit your financial goals and discusses tracking finances, bank-data loss, AI financial advice and data safety.

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Why Russia is escalating attacks on Ukraine’s rail networkWorld

Russia is intensifying drone attacks on Ukraine’s railways, prompting passenger trains to stop and evacuate people when nearby threats are detected. The network is vital to Ukraine’s economy, military logistics and civilian transport, while train crews operate under the constant danger of attack.

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