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Politics · United StatesGOP convention video claims God gave Donald Trump caretaker role
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, a video narrated that on June 14, 1946 God looked at his planned paradise, said he needed a caretaker, and gave Donald Trump that role. Critics across outlets called the piece blasphemous, unhinged and cult‑like.
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Politics · United StatesMan charged in Maryland DUI crash that killed mother, daughter
Jose Caballero-Nolasco, 32, is charged in a wrong-way, DUI crash on I-270 in Maryland that killed Musammat Shamima Begum, 46, and her daughter Areebah Jahin, 23. Caballero-Nolasco is alleged to be in the U.S. illegally, with ICE having placed a detainer request.
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EU Leaders to Meet in Rovaniemi for Arctic Summit
European Union leaders will convene in Rovaniemi, Finland, on September 13-14 for a summit focused on the Arctic region. The meeting aims to bolster the EU's strategic approach to the area, whose geopolitical significance is rapidly increasing.
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Politics · IsraelIsraeli police permit Jewish prayer books at Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time
Israeli police allowed Jewish men to bring full prayer books onto the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on 15 August 2026, marking the first official permission for group prayer at the site. Palestinian sources and Israeli officials confirm the shift, which departs from decades of restrictions under the status quo agreement.
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Politics · United StatesChicago residents file police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents
Residents of Chicago, including a woman shot five times by a Border Patrol agent, filed police reports alleging crimes by ICE and Border Patrol agents. The filings follow federal inaction and a state commission’s recommendation for internal investigations. No right-rated outlet covered the story.
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Politics · United StatesConservation groups sue over Wyoming oil and gas leases
Two conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against the federal government, alleging that the leasing of 179 square miles in Wyoming for oil and gas drilling violates environmental laws and threatens critical big game migration corridors.
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Politics · United StatesAl Green forces House vote to impeach Trump over ICE killings
Representative Al Green has introduced a resolution to force a vote on impeaching President Donald Trump. The Texas Democrat cites the deaths of four US citizens at the hands of immigration officers as grounds for impeachment.
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Politics · United StatesFormer Nicaraguan paramilitary faces deportation from US
Marlon Gerardo Sáenz Cruz, a former Nicaraguan paramilitary who was among 222 prisoners granted U.S. parole in 2023, has been detained by immigration authorities in Los Angeles. He faces possible deportation to Nicaragua or statelessness, while facing allegations of past government ties and harassment of opponents.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS structured Venezuela oil stake with warrants to prevent dilution
The U.S. government structured its 35% stake in a Venezuelan oil venture using "penny warrants" to shield it from dilution. This mechanism ensures Washington realizes the full value of the project, according to a U.S. official.
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Politics · United StatesStephanie Benshimol confronts New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism in Borough Park
Stephanie Benshimol, a Jewish activist and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Eichler’s Judaica store in Borough Park on 2 September 2026. She accused Mamdani of failing to address rising antisemitism in the city, citing NYPD data showing a 9.4% increase in hate crimes, with 56.9% targeting Jewish people. Benshimol was removed from the store by staff.
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Politics · United KingdomRussian Ambassador to UK Andrei Kelin Ends Tenure
Russia's Foreign Ministry confirmed Andrei Kelin has ended his term as ambassador to the UK. The ministry stated his departure was planned and denied speculation about a downgrade in relations, promising a replacement would be named in due course.
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PoliticsFauci ordered aide to delete email about bird flu research
Newly disclosed documents show Dr. Anthony Fauci instructed an aide to permanently delete an email in 2012 concerning gain-of-function research. The email discussed experiments that made a strain of bird flu transmissible through the air, conducted by Ron Fouchier with NIAID funding.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia bill banning addictive social media features for youth passes Assembly
A California bill aiming to ban addictive social media features for users under 16 has passed the state Assembly. This development coincides with Meta agreeing to a significant settlement with 29 states regarding youth safety and social media use.
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Politics · United StatesMitch McConnell's Health Mystery: Absence Fuels Speculation
Senator Mitch McConnell has been absent from public view for at least 74 days, sparking speculation about his health. His office has provided limited updates following a June 14 hospitalisation, leading to questions about his recovery and return to the Senate.
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Politics · ChinaFetterman warns US AI overreaction aids China
Senator John Fetterman has rejected concerns about artificial intelligence, known as "AI doomsdaying." He stated that an overreaction by the United States in the AI race would benefit China and that AI supremacy is crucial for national security.
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Politics · United StatesCalifornia craft distillers lose delivery rights as lobbying blocks extension
California lawmakers are unlikely to extend temporary rules allowing craft distillers to ship spirits directly to customers, after lobbying by the wine industry, Teamsters and alcohol distributors. The groups spent over $1 million this year to block the measure, which expires at year-end.
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Politics · United KingdomNathan Owen jailed for faking brake failure on M57 and M58 motorways
Nathan Owen, 33, was sentenced after falsely reporting his Jaguar's brakes had failed on 6 March 2024. He drove at speeds reaching 86mph on the M57 and M58, colliding with a police vehicle 31 times during the incident. Merseyside Police released footage of the pursuit.
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PoliticsLindy Li claims secret polls showed Harris last in 2024 race
Lindy Li, a former Democrat fundraiser, claims secret internal polling showed Kamala Harris performed poorly in potential 2024 presidential election matchups. She states the party bypassed these findings due to fear of backlash.
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Politics · United StatesNative communities concerned over Mount Taylor uranium mining
Native communities in northwest New Mexico are raising concerns about potential environmental damage to Mount Taylor from renewed uranium mining. The state has designated the mountain as a traditional cultural property, but the impact on mining operations remains unclear.
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Politics · United StatesUS Mint releases 9/11 anniversary half-dollar coin
The US Mint is releasing a new half-dollar coin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The coin, named the Semiquincentennial Enduring Liberty Half Dollar, features the phrase 'NEVER FORGET' and will be available for pre-order through September 25.
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