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Economy

United States and United Arab Emirates Strengthen Strategic Alliance Around Military Artificial Intelligence

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Abu Dhabi / Washington – The United States and the United Arab Emirates have officially announced the creation of the first bilateral task force...
Opinion

Isaac Hammouch: The “Lekjaa Syndrome”: How the Moroccan State Confiscates Democracy

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As the 2026 Moroccan legislative elections approach, rumors of Fouzi Lekjaa being pre-designated for the premiership are swelling. Behind the meteoric rise of the...

Economy

Politics

Politics

Likud holds vote to expand Netanyahu's control over party list, secure top slots

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The Likud Central Committee voted on Monday to grant...
Politics

Laura Kuenssberg goes behind the scenes with Andy Burnham in his first week as PM

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has just completed his first...
Politics

Iran's 'sabre-rattling' should not intimidate UK, Wes Streeting says

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When asked if Iran had the capability to attack...
Politics

Large-scale wildfires ravage parts of Europe as authorities mobilise response

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A blaze near Bordeaux has scorched over 420 sq km in under four days while the Madrid region records its most severe fires, prompting large-scale firefighting efforts.
Politics

Aftershocks Continue to Rattle Japan After Deadly Quake; Officials Warn of Stronger Tremors

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An earthquake in Japan killed 13 people and triggered over 100 aftershocks. Officials warn further tremors could reach magnitude 7 and urge residents to stay alert.
Politics

BBC Patrols Expose Ecuador’s Role in Cocaine Routes to Europe

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A BBC report follows Ecuadorian police confronting a surge in drug crime as criminal networks use the country as a transit corridor for cocaine bound for Europe.
Politics

Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPAC

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Troy Jackson accepted the Democratic nomination for Maine’s US...
Politics

Burnham to spend first day working from northern branch of No 10

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Andy Burnham is set to spend his first day...
Politics

US Military Carries Out Heavy Strikes on Iran After Missile Fire at Troops

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The US military says it carried out heavy strikes on Iran in response to missiles fired at American forces in the Middle East; officials cite defense of troops.
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Israel News

How Israel and Jewish Voters Are Shaping Michigan’s Primaries

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Abdul El-Sayed’s pro-Palestinian Senate bid highlights how positions on Israel and Jewish community concerns are influencing multiple Michigan primary races, including districts with small Jewish populations.

UK court convicts Norwegian linked to murder-for-hire scheme tied to Iran-linked network

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A UK court has convicted a 19-year-old Norwegian for his role in a murder-for-hire operation ordered by an Iran-linked gang and connected to the sanctioned Foxtrot Network, authorities say.

IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements

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The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.

Task Force Warns Antisemitism Becoming ‘New Normal’ After Deadly Year for Diaspora Jews

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A task force representing major Jewish communities warns antisemitic violence and incidents surged, documenting 20 deaths in 2025 and about 23,000 incidents across seven countries.
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Politics

Giant daisies in the Galápagos show repeated evolution via different genes

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New research finds Galápagos giant daisies repeatedly evolved similar heat-tolerant leaves, but different lineages used different gene combinations; isolated populations show strong genetic divergence.

How Israel and Jewish Voters Are Shaping Michigan’s Primaries

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Abdul El-Sayed’s pro-Palestinian Senate bid highlights how positions on Israel and Jewish community concerns are influencing multiple Michigan primary races, including districts with small Jewish populations.

UK reports rise in Cyclospora cases linked to holiday travel

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UK health bodies report 67 cyclospora infections since April, many in travellers returning from Mexico. Health guidance issued on diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Central bank holds rates, warns it may raise them if Iran conflict escalates

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The central bank left interest rates unchanged and said it is prepared to tighten policy should the Iran conflict escalate, while revising its growth outlook upward amid persistent uncertainty.

Economy

UK reports rise in Cyclospora cases linked to holiday travel

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UK health bodies report 67 cyclospora infections since April, many in travellers returning from Mexico. Health guidance issued on diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Central bank holds rates, warns it may raise them if Iran conflict escalates

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The central bank left interest rates unchanged and said it is prepared to tighten policy should the Iran conflict escalate, while revising its growth outlook upward amid persistent uncertainty.

US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

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The United States launched what it described as 'heavy' strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American troops. A brief pause in hostilities ended as both sides resumed missile attacks.

US launches heavy strikes on Iran after missile attack on American troops

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The US military said it carried out 'heavy' strikes on Iran in response to missile fire that targeted American troops in the Middle East on Tuesday. Details remain limited and responses from Tehran were not immediate.

Culture

US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

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The United States launched what it described as 'heavy' strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American troops. A brief pause in hostilities ended as both sides resumed missile attacks.

US launches heavy strikes on Iran after missile attack on American troops

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The US military said it carried out 'heavy' strikes on Iran in response to missile fire that targeted American troops in the Middle East on Tuesday. Details remain limited and responses from Tehran were not immediate.

Jack Draper awarded wild card for National Bank Open in Montreal

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British player Jack Draper has been awarded a wild card into the National Bank Open in Montreal. Live coverage begins on Sky Sports from Monday, August 3.

National Theatre’s Electra/Persona fuses Sophocles and Bergman in new production

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The National Theatre presents Electra/Persona, a new production by Benedict Andrews pairing Sophocles' Electra with Ingmar Bergman's Persona, starring Cate Blanchett and Nina Hoss.
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US Conducts Heavy Strikes on Iran After Attempted Attack on American Troops

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United States forces carried out heavy strikes on targets in Iran after an attempted attack on American troops, ending a brief pause in hostilities and prompting a resumption of missile exchanges between the two sides.

US launches heavy strikes on Iran after missile attack on American troops

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The US military said it carried out 'heavy' strikes on Iran in response to missile fire that targeted American troops in the Middle East on Tuesday. Details remain limited and responses from Tehran were not immediate.

Two firefighters killed as wildfires rage in Crete; villages evacuated across southern Europe

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Two firefighters died battling wildfires in Crete as gale-force winds forced evacuations of several villages. Fires form part of a wider pattern of summer blazes in southern Europe.

Wildfires in south-west France flare up as region braces for new 40C heatwave

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This summer's fourth heatwave was expected to start by Wednesday, bringing temperatures in the area to 40C.Similar temperatures are...

UN Security Council to hold first poll in race to replace Guterres when he steps down this year

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The United Nations Security Council will hold an initial round of informal closed-door "straw poll" ballots on Thursday to...

Ghana mourns its tallest man – a 'generous and popular giant'

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Kudus told the BBC the sores on Ache's legs were not directly caused by Marfan syndrome - but likely...

Netanyahu, Trump conclude 'positive, productive' meeting at White House

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US President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday to discuss the war in Iran as well...

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

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The Madrid region is currently under a red weather warning, with temperatures expected to reach 35C in mountainous areas...

Zelensky aims to get ballistic missile defenses, strategic cooperation during meeting with Trump

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"Our number-one priority is anti-ballistic defense and strategic cooperation with America. Peace needs to be brought closer," he stated...

US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old

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Burke's arraignment is scheduled for 31 August. The trial is to start within 90 days of that date.Prosecutors have...

Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses

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Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will press for their release from a US jail as they fight...

'Dr Death', Body Worlds creator Gunther von Hagens, dies at 81

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Gunther von Hagens, the creator of the controversial "Body Worlds" exhibitions where dissected human and animal bodies were displayed,...
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