The death of Minecraft YouTuber Technoblade two years ago devastated fans across the world. Alex, to use his real name, … More
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India wins men’s T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa in dramatic final
India produced a brilliant performance to defeat South Africa by just seven runs in a dramatic men’s T20 World Cup final, ending a … More
A Southwest flight took off from a closed runway, forcing workers to clear out
Airport employees in Portland, Maine, were forced to clear out of the way when a Southwest Airlines jet on the morning of … More
Biden struggles in testy debate where personal attacks fly
Before Thursday evening, many Americans had expressed concerns about Joe Biden’s age and fitness for office. To say that this … More
Bolivia’s president calls on country to mobilize against attempted coup after military surrounds government buildings
Bolivia’s President Luis Arce called on the country to “organize and mobilize against the coup d’état, in favor of democracy” … More
Police fire on demonstrators trying to storm Kenya parliament, several dead
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Wikileaks: Julian Assange freed in US plea deal
After a years-long legal saga, Wikileaks says that founder Julian Assange has left the UK after reaching a deal with … More
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy’s skull
A boy with severe epilepsy has become the first patient in the world to trial a new device fitted in … More
Balkans hit by blackouts as heatwave persists
Four Balkan countries suffered simultaneous power cuts lasting several hours on Friday as the region sweltered in a summer heatwave. … More
UK’s richest family convicted of exploiting servants
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Putin and Kim seen laughing in Russian-made limousine after inking mutual defense pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were seen laughing as they took turns to drive … More
Aliens, artists, or pranksters? Another ‘mysterious’ monolith appears
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US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
The United States on Monday condemned China over a collision with the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, the … More
Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea in rare trip as anti-West alignment deepens
Vladimir Putin is set to travel to North Korea for a two-day visit starting Tuesday, the Kremlin said, in the Russian president’s first trip … More
Greek coastguard threw migrants overboard to their deaths, witnesses say
The Greek coastguard has caused the deaths of dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over a three-year period, witnesses say, … More
Catherine, Princess of Wales joins royals on palace balcony, capping first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales joined other British royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the King’s official birthday, capping … More
Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
South Africa’s parliament has re-elected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s president following a landmark coalition deal between the governing African … More
Europe’s electric car tariffs sting China but won’t halt BYD’s advance
After months of investigation, the European Union has announced additional tariffs on electric vehicles (EV) imported from China, because of what it … More
Biden vows to respect guilty verdict in son’s gun trial
US President Joe Biden has said he will respect a jury’s decision to find his son guilty of gun crimes, … More
North Korea sends another wave of trash balloons into South Korea
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Putin’s daughters make rare appearance at St. Petersburg economic forum
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen attacked by man in Copenhagen
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked by a man, who has since been arrested, in the capital city of … More
Woman mayor killed in Mexico just hours after election of first female president
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SpaceX gets green light for fourth Starship test flight
SpaceX has received a launch license authorizing the fourth test flight of its massive moon rocket. Starship, the most powerful … More
Maldives to ban Israelis from entering country amid war in Gaza
The Maldives has announced it will ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amid its war on Hamas in … More
Washington Post abruptly replaces executive editor Sally Buzbee in shakeup
The Washington Post announced on Sunday that it had parted ways with its top editor, Sally Buzbee, in a seismic … More
Trump confirms he will appeal against historic conviction
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French Open officially bans alcohol in the stands following disruptive behavior
Alcohol will no longer be permitted in the stands of the French Open after a series of reports of disruptive … More
Survivors say Russia is waging a war of sexual violence in occupied areas of Ukraine. Men are often the victims
Within an hour of being arrested by Russian security forces, Roman Shapovalenko was threatened with rape. On August 25, 2022, … More
North Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea
North Korea has adopted a new strategy to contend with its southern neighbor: sending floating bags of trash containing “filth” … More
Haiti’s transitional council picks prime minister
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Pope Francis accused of making homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting
Pope Francis allegedly told Italian bishops to not permit gay men to train for the priesthood, with two Italian newspapers … More
Some 160 villagers reported taken in deadly raid
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Fire at gaming arcade kills at least 20 people in India
At least 20 people are dead after a fire broke out at an arcade in the western Indian city of … More
Google Search’s AI falsely said Obama is a Muslim. Now it’s turning off some results
Google promised its new artificial intelligence search tools would “do the work for you” and make finding information online quicker and easier. … More
China says military drills encircling Taiwan designed to test its ability to ‘seize power’
China’s military drills around Taiwan are designed to test its ability to “seize power” over the island, the People’s Liberation Army said … More
‘Everything is burning’: Battles rage outside Kharkiv as Ukraine tries to hold back Russian advance
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‘All hell broke loose’: Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight hit by severe turbulence on Tuesday described a sudden, dramatic drop as “all hell broke loose” … More
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country’s President, Ebrahim … More
OpenAI dissolves team focused on long-term AI risks, less than one year after announcing it
OpenAI has disbanded its team focused on the long-term risks of artificial intelligence just one year after the company announced the group, … More
Zelensky wants China at Ukraine peace talks, cites ‘influence on Russia’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he wants to work with countries like China with “influence on Russia” as his country … More
Reddit shares jump after OpenAI ChatGPT deal
Shares in Reddit have jumped more than 10% after the firm said it had struck a partnership deal with artificial … More
World reacts to Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico being shot
World leaders decry attack against Fico, who was shot several times and is in ‘life-threatening condition’. World leaders have condemned … More
At least 14 killed after billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
At least 14 people have died and dozens were injured after a huge billboard fell on them during a thunderstorm … More
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray: Australia and US unveil undersea drones
Ghost Shark and Manta Ray protect the undersea realm. Sounds like the plot of a future Marvel movie, but in … More
‘I feel like I’ve been tricked’: Some property buyers in China’s Tianjin have been waiting 8 years for their homes
A group of around 1,500 homebuyers in the Chinese city of Tianjin, near Beijing, have yet to see — let … More
Shock Miss USA resignations are just the tip of the iceberg, insiders say
During their year of service, pageant queens are highly visible, making appearances at major events, advocating for important causes and … More
Former passenger jets bought by US firm tasked with creating next generation of nuclear ‘Doomsday’ planes
That economy-class seat you once occupied while flying in Asia might one day be the very place from where the … More
Premier League boss wins anonymity in child sex abuse civil case
A Premier League boss has been granted a High Court anonymity order in a civil case against him for allegedly … More
Prisoners in Ukraine to be granted parole for military service as part of mobilization overhaul
Some Ukrainian prisoners will be able to apply for early parole and join the army under a new law aimed … More
World’s oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat
Fuelled by climate change, the world’s oceans have broken temperature records every single day over the past year, a BBC … More
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills in response to Western ‘threats’
President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to rehearse deploying tactical nuclear weapons, as part of military drills to respond to what … More
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting Europe for the first time in five years – his goodwill tour will be an uphill struggle
When Xi Jinping arrived in Italy for a state visit in 2019, he was given a lavish welcome, with private tours … More
Canada charges three Indian nationals for assassination of Sikh separatist
Three men have been arrested and charged in Canada for allegedly murdering a prominent Sikh separatist, according to police, in … More
Whistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Former Spirit AeroSystems employee Joshua Dean dies after sudden illness, family says. A whistleblower who accused a Boeing supplier of … More