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Three killed after woman detonates bomb at Moscow restaurant, state media say
Security officials said the female attacker tried to enter the restaurant but was stopped by a security guard.
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Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making deal
The US president's message came amid media reports that he was planning new, intense strikes on Iran over the weekend.
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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical for break from 'endless' scrutiny
The US singer, 33, will "step back from visibility" at the end of her world tour, her representative says.
Politics
Science vs politics: Kiwi’s long road to EU health-claim approval
In August 2025, Zespri, the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, announced that the European Commission had approved what it described as the first h...
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Ongoing Crime Crackdown After Fatal A66 Crash Claims Seven Lives
A devastating head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough on 22 August resulted in the deaths of two...
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit Highlights Shifting Power Dynamics in Asia
In August 2026, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened a pivotal two-day summit in Kyrgyzs...
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Understanding the Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal and Tibet: Causes, Impact, and Response
In late August 2026, a sudden and severe flash flood swept through regions of Nepal and Tibet, causing w...
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US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island: Implications for Strait of Hormuz Security
In late August 2026, US forces conducted their first known strikes on Iranian territory since July, targ...
Science
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A New Era in Exploring the Universe’s Mysteries
On a clear morning in late August 2026, NASA successfully launched its next-generation space observatory...
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Understanding the Tibet Flood Crisis: The Impact on Foreign Nationals and Regional Response
In late August 2026, a catastrophic flood struck the Tibet Autonomous Region, resulting in significant l...
Politics
Prime Minister Burnham’s Early Prison Release Reforms: Balancing Public Safety and Prison Capacity Challenges
In August 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a major change to the early release policy for pri...
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Iceland’s EU Referendum Hangs in the Balance Amid Deep Divisions Over Fishing and Sovereignty
In August 2026, Iceland held a pivotal referendum to decide whether to resume negotiations for joining t...