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WorldExplosives used in sabotage attack on German power lines
Improvised explosive devices were used Tuesday in a sabotage attack near a coal-fired power plant in Germany, with several electricity lines damaged and supply briefly interrupted, officials said. - String of arson attacks - Grid operator 50Hertz claimed that unidentified perpetrators damaged several lines in its grid.
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WorldKeir Starmer to step down as MP to focus on overseas affairs
Former British prime minister Keir Starmer is to quit parliament, saying he felt it was the “right time” to step down as a member of parliament (MP) and focus on new work on international affairs. He was replaced by Andy Burnham as prime minister and Labour leader in July after losing the support of his party in the wake of a string of mis-steps, policy U-turns and dire local election results.
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US'*******': Pete Hegseth Takes A Shot At Canada By Body-Shaming Woman
The embattled defense secretary actually found the time to be incredibly mean to someone far removed from the U.S. military.
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WorldActivists blame Kenya for Ugandan opposition figure's plight
A coalition of Ugandan and Kenyan activists on Tuesday blamed Kenya for the plight of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye, whose health is deteriorating as he faces treason charges.He was abducted in November 2024 during a trip to Kenya and later appeared before courts on treason charges after being accused of plotting a conspiracy against Museveni, who has ruled Uganda for more than 40 years.
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WorldHoly Cross school dispute was 'hatred at its worst'
Fr Aidan Troy says the "hurt" of that ordeal in 2001 in north Belfast could happen again.
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WorldAs Nepal Death Toll Tops 900, Online Anger Grows Over the Data Center Boom
“I genuinely don’t understand how we are supposed to casually process this,” one viral post said after a glacier-linked disaster in Nepal killed hundreds and left thousands missing, sparking a wider debate over climate change and the massive infrastructure powering AI. A glacier collapsed in Nepal. More than 900 bodies have been recovered. More than 4,000 people remain missing. But as the scale of the disaster became clearer, one viral X post captured a frustration that extended far beyond the H
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WorldIsrael captures top Hamas commander in Gaza strike, defense minister says
Israel Katz says IDF forces captured Hamas security chief Mu'in al-Arabid during a deep raid in Gaza, with airstrikes covering the withdrawal.
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WorldFour killed in Gaza attacks as Hamas security chief abducted
At least four people were killed in attacks in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, according to Palestinian reports, as the Israeli military said it had struck several targets to eliminate threats to its forces. Three people were killed and around 10 others injured in Gaza City, according to al-Shifa Hospital.
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WorldEU Commissioner warns Serbia against honouring war criminal Mladić
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has indirectly warned Serbia against organizing a funeral with state or military honours for the war criminal Ratko Mladić, who died in prison last week. "The glorification of war criminals has no place nor in an EU member country nor in a candidate country," she said on Tuesday at the Strategic Forum in the Slovenian alpine resort of Bled.
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WorldNepali families hold symbolic funerals for missing after floods
After days of searching shelters and morgues, many Nepali families held symbolic funeral ceremonies on Tuesday to "liberate the souls" of loved ones missing since the deadly flash floods last week."We searched everywhere, went to morgues across the country, but could not find his body," his brother Jeevan Shrestha told AFP. "So the family sat down... and decided we have to do our traditional rituals to liberate his soul."
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USU.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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WorldAir raid alert shatters first day of school in Kyiv after overnight Russian missile strikes
Hours after Russian ballistic missiles shook Kyiv overnight, balloons floated above a schoolyard in the Ukrainian capital’s Obolon district on Tuesday. Bleary-eyed parents and children in festive outfits gathered to music, determined to celebrate the traditional start of the school year. Children’s laughter and music gave way to distant explosions.
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WorldHollywood's 'Odyssey' craze turns eyes to Türkiye: Did Homer compose his epics in Izmir?
As Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' reignited the age-old debate over Homer’s origins, the spotlight turns to Izmir. In an exclusive interview, archaeologist Prof. Aylin Ümit Erdem weighs in on the ancient clues linking the bard to Izmir and why direct physical proof remains an open quest.View on euronews
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WorldGermany expands alcohol ban to four more train stations
A ban on alcohol consumption came into force at four more German train stations, including in Berlin, on Tuesday, as operator Deutsche Bahn seeks to improve security for staff and passengers. Alcohol consumption is to be prohibited at all 5,400 train stations nationwide by October 15.
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WorldFive killed in blast in the Idlib countryside of Syria
At least five people were killed in an explosion in the town of Binnish in Syria’s north-western Idlib countryside, the Idlib Health Directorate and a monitor group said on Tuesday. Rami Abdel Rahman, the head of the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, told dpa the blasts also wounded at least five other people.
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WorldUN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in West Bank and Gaza
The United Nations says the plight of Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is growing ever more dire, while the World Food Programme (WFP) is running out of funds. Shaun Hughes, the WFP's country director for Palestine said on Tuesday that from September, the WFP will only be able to provide aid to half as many people as are in need.
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WorldRainbow bench set up at site of Berlin Pride attack destroyed
A bench painted in rainbow colours and set up in central Berlin to pay tribute to the victims of the Islamist attack on the city's Pride parade in July has been vandalized, officials said on Tuesday. A photo posted on Instagram by Alfonso Pantisano, Berlin's commissioner responsible for LGBT+ rights, shows the bench's colourful planks scattered around it.
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WorldLast captive beluga whales transported to US after Canada ban
The last captive beluga whale in Canada has been transported to the United States.
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WorldOverwhelmed by bodies, hope is fading in Nepal
Along the Trishuli River, which winds through central Nepal, almost all houses have disappeared.
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WorldThis missile-armed underwater drone could be quieter and harder to track than a submarine
China criticized Japan's plans to arm submarine drones and test hypersonic weapons in Australia, but analysts have different opinions.
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WorldChildren go underground as Ukraine starts new school year under constant Russian fire
As children arrived at the Ukrainian Global School in Kyiv for the start of a new school year on Tuesday, they went straight to the basement.
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WorldFormer U.K. Prime Minister Starmer Steps Down From Parliament. What Happens Next?
"It is now time to step aside and focus on other issues: international affairs including defense, security, trade, and technology in a fast-changing world," Starmer said.
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CelebrityKing Frederik Remembers His “Uncle,” King Harald
“He was a warm and funny person who always had the right comment for the right occasion,” the Danish king told reporters today.
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WorldPolice officer closed missing persons cases on Korean island ‘to avoid work’
A police officer on a tiny South Korean island where several bodies have been discovered has admitted closing missing persons cases to avoid extra work.
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WorldIran hardliner calls for pre-emptive strikes against the US
An ultra-conservative Iranian politician has called for pre-emptive strikes against US facilities in the Gulf. Washington is seeking to de-escalate tensions because of low ammunition stocks, high fuel prices and the upcoming US congressional elections, lawmaker Mahmoud Nabavian claimed in a post on X on Tuesday.
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CelebrityQueen Sonja Left a Heartbreaking Final Message for King Harald by His Coffin
Queen Sonja left a wreath beside King Harald's coffin in the Palace Chapel inscribed with the words "thank you for a good life," as the Norwegian public began filing past to pay their respects ahead of his September 9 state funeral.
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WorldSCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
The SCO started in 1996 and accounts for 43 percent of the world’s population and 23 percent of the global economy.
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WorldAmerican among thousands missing in Nepal contacted, officials say
Nepali officials tell CBS News they have contacted a U.S. national among the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of the deadly flash floods.
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WorldEurope’s smallest school opens with just one pupil
A tiny volcanic island in southern Italy is to host Europe’s smallest school, with just one pupil.
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WorldLatin America's changing family is becoming a demographic challenge
Marriage and family life have changed dramatically across Latin America over the past several generations.
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USSchools reopen across Cuba as fuel, water and power shortages persist
The Barroso family rose at dawn and hitched a cart to a borrowed horse to take their daughters to school on Tuesday, the first day of classes for many students across Cuba. As the crises deepen on the island, thieves recently stole the family’s horse and killed it for food, so the Barrosos now rely on a borrowed animal for transportation, because school buses aren't running. More than 10,000 schools were expected to open their doors on Tuesday, welcoming an estimated 1.4 million children and more than 135,000 teachers.
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WorldAirline Defends Decision to Fly Two Full Sized Passenger Jets So Close to a Packed Stadium That They Nearly Grazed the Roof
This could've been a disaster.
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WorldNorway's new King Haakon VIII takes constitutional oath
Norway's King Haakon VIII took the constitutional oath before parliament in Oslo on Tuesday, following the death of his father Harald V. Large crowds had gathered on the streets before the ceremony to see the new monarch as he travelled from the palace to parliament in an open-top vehicle.
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WorldZambia president inaugurated for second term after disputed vote and opposition arrests
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was inaugurated Tuesday to begin his second term after a disputed election that saw some opposition leaders arrested and the country's courts closed for legal appeals to the election outcomes. Hichilema was sworn-in at an event at the National Heroes Stadium in the capital Lusaka in front of thousands of supporters. Hichilema was declared the election winner on Aug. 18 with around 60% of the presidential vote, according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
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WorldExplosive devices found near major power plant in eastern Germany
Explosive devices have been found at an electrical substation in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, dpa has learned. Police said possible damage to a power line was discovered at around 8 am (0600 GMT) on Tuesday at the facility in Turnow-Preilack, about 100 kilometres from Berlin.
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WorldExplosive devices found near major power plant in eastern Germany
Explosive devices have been found at an electrical substation in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, dpa has learned. Police said possible damage to a power line was discovered at around 8 am (0600 GMT) on Tuesday at the facility in Turnow-Preilack, about 100 kilometres from Berlin.
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WorldSubmersible joins search for 20 missing in deadly Cypriot ferry disaster
A submersible vessel joined the search Tuesday for 20 people missing for two days following a ferry disaster off the coast of Cyprus. Eight people died when the passenger ferry Filo Jet, which was carrying 267 passengers and crew, capsized and sank after leaving Kyrenia, a port in northern Cyprus, for Tasucu, Turkey, on Sunday afternoon. The Turkish navy ship TCG Isin arrived at the site and began work to reach the ferry, North Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel said.
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WorldPakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains
The Permanent Court of Arbitration says the treaty remains binding. But India has rejected the findings.
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WorldNepal receiving £200,000 aid relief after floods
The money is going to the Red Cross, which is working in the area following the devastation.
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WorldReports: Germany holds Russia responsible for attempted drone attack
The German government believes Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month, German media reported on Tuesday, amid growing expectations that Berlin is preparing to formally attribute the incident to Moscow. German authorities assume that a Russian intelligence service was responsible for the explosives-laden drone that was found near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at the airport in eastern Germany, the Spiegel news magazine and the Bild tabloid reported.
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WorldSouth Korea Arrests Four Over Crypto Payments to Syrian Terror Group
Police say the ringleader also took crypto from the group and sent back 11 used cars and two excavators, a first for Korean investigators.
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WorldDRC: Ebola fears grow as children return to school
Parents fear school could fuel Ebola spread as authorities shift high-risk pupils to home learning.
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WorldSchools reopen in Congo’s Ebola epicenter despite concerns from parents and teachers
A new academic year began Tuesday across Congo despite concerns by parents and teachers that the ongoing Ebola outbreak poses risks to children in the epicenter. The union representing teachers in Ituri province, the epicenter of the outbreak, had called for a delay in restarting classes, but the government pressed ahead. UNICEF said it is supporting the authorities to prevent transmissions in schools.
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WorldZambia's chaotic election casts shadow over Hichilema swearing-in
By Chris Mfula and Nellie Peyton LUSAKA, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges, the
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WorldBritain’s net zero mess is so horrible it will take decades to fix
Once again, the energy price cap is going up, this time by 4 per cent. Inevitably, this will spark calls for yet more debt-funded government subsidies to already struggling households.
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WorldWhy Queen Mette-Marit Pulled Out of King Haakon’s Swearing In Ceremony at the Last Minute
The new queen of Norway is recovering from a lung transplant.
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WorldEU to suspend Brazilian meat imports from September 3, citing antimicrobial rules
PARIS, Sept 1 () - The European Union will suspend meat imports from Brazil from September 3 after the South American country failed to guarantee its compliance with EU rules on the use of antimicrobial substances, an EU Commission spokesperson said on Tuesday. • The EU had announced in May that Brazil was set to be removed from a list of compliant countries exporting certain animal products to the bloc.
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WorldAlgeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
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CelebrityKing Haakon Takes the Oath of Allegiance
The new King of Norway, joined by his family, swore allegiance to the constitution.
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USMan accused of shooting girlfriend in the face
Jamie Duncan is accused of killing Israa Djeddou in the bedroom of her family home in north London.
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