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An Israeli soldier walks out of a Hamas tunnel during an escorted tour organized by the military for international journalists, in the Gaza Strip on Dec. 15, 2023. Hamas leaders spent years developing an underground warfare plan.
World
The New York Times

‘Moving in the dark’: Hamas documents reveal tunnel strategy

Documents seized by Israeli forces have revealed how Hamas built an underground military operation that could withstand prolonged attacks and slow down Israeli ground forces inside the darkened tunnels.

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A shooter has fired at multiple vehicles on a highway in Kentucky, officials say. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

'Numerous persons' shot near highway in Kentucky

Police have reported an ‘active shooter situation’ near Interstate-75 in London, Kentucky, where ‘numerous persons’ have been shot in traffic.

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A rare general strike was held across Israel, with protesters demanding a cease-fire deal. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

CIA head says more detailed Gaza truce plan due in days

The head of the CIA, who is also the chief US negotiator for an end to the war in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages held by Hamas, says a more detailed ceasefire proposal will be made in the next several days.

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Anthony Blinken will meet with senior UK government officials to discuss the Middle East. (EPA PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

Blinken to travel to UK to discuss Middle East, Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to travel to the United Kingdom on Monday, a week after Britain suspended some arms export licences with Israel over equipment that could be used in the war in Gaza.

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The Queen Mother reportedly started collecting a huge trust fund for Prince Harry when he was 10. (AP PHOTO)
UK
Staff Writers

How much Prince Harry will inherit on his 40th birthday

Royal sources have reportedly said Prince Harry could inherit more money than his brother from the late Queen Mother when he turns 40 this month.

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A bus and truck crashed between the two largest cities in northern Ivory Coast (file pic). (EPA PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Thirteen dead, 44 injured in Ivory Coast road crash

Transport officials are reporting that a tanker truck crashed into a bus in northern Ivory Coast, killing 13 people and injuring 44.

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Vice-President Kamala Harris will debate Donald Trump on September 10th. 
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USA
The Economist

Why Kamala Harris has the advantage in debating Donald Trump

THE ECONOMIST: Kamala Harris is betting that Donald Trump’s urge to project dominance will get him in trouble.

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The Hastings family has confirmed Jenny is missing after the Firth of Forth swimming event in Wardie Bay, Edinburgh.
Sport
Alex Chapman and Cameron Noakes

Grim end in search for legend’s wife missing after swimming event

A tragic discovery has been made after the sporting legend’s wife vanished going for a group swim.

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The emirate has used its influence with Hamas to press for a truce with Israel. But the last word is with those on the battlefield, one expert said.
World
The New York Times

The road to a Gaza cease-fire runs through Qatar

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The emirate has used its influence with Hamas to press for a truce with Israel. But the last word is with those on the battlefield, one expert said.

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Ted returned home despite supposedly having been cremated.
UK
Ailish Delaney

Nicci was ‘devastated’ when her cat died. Then he turned up at her door

The pet owner paid to have the ‘beloved’ feline cremated, only for him to return home days later.

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Former US vice president Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz are both voting for Kamala Harris. (AP PHOTO)
Politics
Mead Gruver

Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris

Former US Republican vice president Dick Cheney will be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president, making the same pledge two days after his daughter Liz.

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Growing competition for water in already arid areas, alongside the compounding effect of climate change, has led to a flurry of water-related headlines in recent months.
CNBC
CNBC

Water shortages are likely brewing future wars

The prospect of water wars is a long-running and active debate, with everyone from high-ranking U.N. officials to renowned hydro-politics experts voicing their concern about the perceived risks.

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Fourteen-year-old Colt Gray is being charged as an adult over a mass school shooting. (EPA PHOTO)
USA
Staff Writers

Teen school shooting suspect appears shackled in court

The 14-year-old suspected gunman at a school shooting in Georgia that killed four and injured nine more has appeared shackled in court.

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Turkish officials had said a piece of paper with “Bomb on board” written on it was found in a toilet on the aircraft, prompting bomb disposal teams to search the plane and evacuate its 234 passengers and 13 crew.
World
Staff Writers

Terrifying ordeal after bomb threat forces flight to land

A plane has had to make an emergency landing after a note was left on a toilet door saying ‘Bomb on board’, which was later deemed a false threat.

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Calls continue to be made for a ban on greyhound racing in Australia. (Ellen Smith/AAP PHOTOS)
USA
Luke Costin

Aussie dog 'boiled to death' on hot airport tarmac

A greyhound sent to the US for a better life ‘boiled to death’ on an airport tarmac in the height of summer, it has been revealed.

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