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Politics · AfricaTinubu urges peaceful, transparent Osun governorship election on 15 August 2026
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State on 15 August 2026. Fifteen candidates are contesting, including incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke and APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji.
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Politics · United StatesTom Homan denies ICE racial profiling, calls himself 'equal opportunity deporter'
Former Trump administration border czar Tom Homan has denied accusations that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) racially profiles individuals. He stated that ICE requires reasonable suspicion or probable cause for arrests and does not consider skin colour, referring to himself as an 'equal opportunity deporter.'
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Politics · IndiaModi and Merz reaffirm India-Germany strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, reaffirming a commitment to deepen the strategic partnership between India and Germany. The conversation marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
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Politics · IndiaXi Jinping expected in India for BRICS summit amid strained business ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated to visit New Delhi this week for the BRICS summit, his first trip to India in seven years. While diplomatic ties are showing signs of improvement, analysts suggest business relations remain strained due to suspicion and regulatory challenges.
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Politics · Middle EastNetanyahu Vows No Palestinian State While He Is PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated he will prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state in Gaza or the West Bank for the duration of his premiership. The remarks came in response to Mansour Abbas, leader of the United Arab List, who asserted that a Palestinian state already exists and is recognized internationally.
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PoliticsThorsten Legat criticises Chancellor Merz, quits reality TV
Former footballer Thorsten Legat has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz, stating he is ashamed to be German and fears the rise of the AfD. Legat also announced his departure from reality television.
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Trump backs Ohio Congressman Miller after senator calls for resignation
President Trump did not ask Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller to resign, despite Senator J.D. Vance, Miller’s former father-in-law, doing so over unspecified allegations. All five outlets attributed the story to The Center Square, with none on the left covering it.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrinidad and Tobago Foreign Minister Sean Sobers arrives in Caracas to advance energy and security agenda
Sean Sobers landed in Venezuela on 3 September 2026 to pursue a broad agenda covering energy, trade, national security and cross‑border issues. The trip follows fresh contracts and a backdrop of diplomatic strain after a U.S. fleet operated near the Caribbean last year.
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Politics · RussiaPutin visits Novosibirsk under heavy security, residents told to stay indoors
Vladimir Putin visited Novosibirsk on 11 August 2026, his first trip to the city since 2018. Residents were instructed to stay indoors, avoid windows, and refrain from using electronic devices during his motorcade. Security measures included road closures, police deployments, and restrictions on electric scooter rentals.
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Politics · United KingdomBurnham faces decision on Jackdaw gas field as consultation closes
The UK government must decide whether to approve production at the Jackdaw gas field after a public consultation closes on 12 August 2026. Environmental groups warn of climate risks, while industry and unions argue the move would protect jobs and energy security. The Conservatives previously approved the project, but a court overturned the decision in 2025.
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Politics · Middle EastUS Supreme Court declines to block $656m judgment against Palestinian authorities
The US Supreme Court rejected a request to pause a $655.5m judgment against Palestinian authorities, including the PLO and Palestinian Authority, over attacks in Israel that killed or injured Americans between 2002 and 2004. The decision leaves the financial penalty in place.
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Congress educationist DY Patil dies in Kolhapur at 90 or 92
Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil, a Congress leader and educationist, died in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, aged 90 or 92. He founded multiple educational institutions and served as Governor of Tripura and Bihar. Political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tribute.
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Aaron Rodgers calls Anthony Fauci a 'coward' after Senate hearing on COVID response
Aaron Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci a 'coward' and an 'absolute criminal' on *The Pat McAfee Show* after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on the government's COVID-19 response. Outlets diverged on whether the focus was Fauci's legal strategy or Rodgers' criticism.
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Politics · United StatesRussian deepfake campaign targets US midterms with celebrity videos
A Russian disinformation campaign is using doctored celebrity videos with AI-cloned voices to target US midterm elections, aiming to discredit Democratic candidates. Researchers attribute the operation to a Kremlin-backed group known as Matryoshka, or Storm-1679.
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to attend World Nuclear Symposium in UK
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is travelling to the United Kingdom for the World Nuclear Symposium. He will also lead a trade and investment mission to promote the province's uranium resources.
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Politics · ChinaXi Jinping and Shavkat Mirziyoyev discuss trade and cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 31, 2026, in Bishkek. The leaders discussed deepening bilateral relations and agreed to increase trade to $30 billion.
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Politics · European Union14 arrested in Bilbao after police attacked during festival
Fourteen people were arrested in Bilbao for public disorder after two separate altercations in the Abando neighbourhood. During one incident, approximately 200 individuals threw bottles and objects at police officers, leading to injuries and damage to a police vehicle.
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Politics · Middle EastIran Security Chief Threatens Netanyahu, Denies Plot Against Barron Trump
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei threatened to send Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hell and denied reports of an Iranian plot to assassinate Barron Trump. Rezaei claimed Netanyahu fabricated the story to panic Donald Trump. The US Secret Service acknowledged awareness of a video discussing the alleged plot.
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Politics · IndiaGurugram waterlogging: BJP MP blames Congress, suggests tunnels
Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh attributed the city's waterlogging to development during the Congress era and proposed underground tunnels as a solution. The Congress party responded by highlighting Singh's own tenure as MP.
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Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
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