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PoliticsRFK Jr's phone rings with duck quack during autism alert announcement
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone rang with a duck quack sound during an announcement about a new National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert Initiative in Minnesota. The initiative aims to improve responses for missing autistic individuals.
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Politics · United StatesNational Park Service projects delayed for White House initiatives
Hundreds of approved maintenance projects at national parks have been relegated to a low priority list, potentially leaving them undone. Work prioritized by the White House, including repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, has taken precedence.
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Politics · Middle EastIran's nuclear chief denied entry to IAEA meeting in Vienna
Mohammad Eslami, head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, was prevented from attending an IAEA meeting in Vienna. Austria cited a UN travel ban, while Iran accused the US of pressuring Vienna to deny the visa.
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Hong Kong bookstores face threat amid sedition arrests
Independent bookstores in Hong Kong, providing a refuge for mainland Chinese readers seeking ideas unavailable at home, are under threat. A wave of arrests over alleged sedition under a 2024 national security law has targeted several shops, raising concerns about freedom of expression.
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Politics · European UnionFedorov appointed Italian defense innovation advisor
Mykhailo Fedorov, formerly Ukraine's Minister of Defense, has been appointed as an innovation consultant to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Fedorov will leverage his experience in drone warfare and digitalization to strengthen Italy's defense sector.
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Politics · European UnionUS Pentagon reviews Europe forces, seeks allied defence commitments
The Pentagon is reviewing U.S. troop deployments in Europe and has asked NATO allies to take on greater responsibility for the continent's conventional defence. This shift reflects U.S. priorities moving towards domestic and Indo-Pacific security challenges.
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Politics · United StatesIran state media airs video threatening Barron Trump, offers bounty
Iranian state media broadcast a video that allegedly suggests how to kill Barron Trump and offers a $10 million bounty for information. The Secret Service confirmed it is aware of the video and investigating the threats.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new nationwide initiative to improve search-and-rescue responses for missing people with autism. The program seeks to establish an autism-specific alert system to quickly disseminate critical information.
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Politics · United StatesPentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin and publisher Max Lederer
The Pentagon has fired Stars and Stripes editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte. Slavin stated he was dismissed for insubordination after an interview where he objected to potential military censorship of news for service members.
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Jon Ossoff targets Trump aide Natalie Harp in Georgia Senate race feud
US Senator Jon Ossoff criticised Donald Trump’s executive assistant Natalie Harp in a campaign speech, calling her part of the president’s detachment from leadership. The White House responded with personal insults, while Harp’s influence and proximity to Trump drew scrutiny from outlets across the political spectrum.
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Politics · Middle EastJared Kushner to meet Hamas leaders in Egypt before Israel talks
Jared Kushner, the US envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, is scheduled to meet Hamas leadership in Egypt as part of a Middle East peace initiative. The meeting, confirmed by Hamas sources, precedes Kushner’s planned talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump envoys meet Hamas and mediators in Cairo to advance Gaza peace plan
Jared Kushner and Nickolay Mladenov met Egyptian, Qatari and Turkish mediators in Cairo on 16 August 2026, with Hamas officials present. Israel rejected the US peace plan and carried out airstrikes in Gaza, injuring at least five Palestinians.
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Politics · European UnionDaniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to Ireland on organised crime charges
Daniel Kinahan, 49, was arrested in Dubai in April under an Irish court warrant. An Irish government jet departed Dublin on 9 August to extradite him, with his return expected on 10 August. Kinahan faces charges linked to international drug trafficking and firearms offences, following a decade-long feud that killed 18 people.
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Politics · United StatesDemocrats Downplay Climate Change as Election Issue
Climate change is becoming a less prominent issue for Democrats in election campaigns, with some researchers coining the term 'climate hushing'. This shift occurs even as scientists predict 2026 could be the hottest year on record.
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Politics · United StatesJes Staley told US lawmakers he shared bank data with Jeffrey Epstein
Former JPMorgan executive Jes Staley told U.S. lawmakers he shared confidential bank information with Jeffrey Epstein. Staley was also named as a trustee of Epstein's estate, according to a transcript released by the House Oversight Committee.
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Politics · Latin AmericaColombia declares emergency after 7.4-magnitude earthquake
Colombia’s government declared an economic, social and ecological emergency following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on 10 August. The decree allows temporary taxes without congressional approval for 30 days to address damage in the centre-west region.
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Politics · Asia-PacificOne Nation removes WA candidate after anti-gay remarks surface
One Nation removed former WA candidate Parminder Singh from its website after he claimed in a video that gay people have a mental illness. Federal MP Barnaby Joyce called the party 'one of the gayest in Australia' while distancing it from Singh’s remarks. LGBTQIA+ groups condemned the comments as harmful and baseless.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed calls Trump marriage 'rocky' after Truth Social post
Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed described Donald and Melania Trump’s marriage as 'rocky' during a CNN interview, days after Trump shared a photo comparing the couples on Truth Social. The remark drew criticism from right-rated outlets, while left-rated coverage framed it as a response to Trump’s attacks.
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Politics · United StatesTrump convenes mining executives to secure critical minerals for US defence
President Donald Trump will meet executives from Rio Tinto, BHP Group, Freeport-McMoRan and other mining companies on 9 August 2026 to discuss securing domestic and allied supplies of critical minerals. The administration seeks to address shortages in weapons production and counter China’s dominance in mineral processing.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards lobbies against censure over staff misconduct claims
Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards is urging his colleagues to vote against a censure resolution following a House Ethics Committee report that found substantial evidence of unwanted advances toward two female staffers. Edwards maintains his actions were not sexual misconduct.
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