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The DEA is probing the death of Hayden Panettiere.
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The New York Times

Update in Hayden Panettiere’s suspected drug overdose probe

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A person with knowledge of the situation says a drug overdose appeared to have led to Hayden Panettiere’s cardiac arrest.

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Africa

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In nearly a third of countries, laws restrict women’s freedom of movement.

It’s not just Afghanistan treating women poorly

The Economist
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Bas-Uele is the sixth province in the Democratic Republic of Congo to register an Ebola case.

Ebola fears grow as death recorded in new province

Africa
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Migrants arrive on Tarajal beach after crossing the border between Spain and Morocco on July 31, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain.
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Spain’s border chaos shows how migrant flows are weaponised

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2473 cases had been officially recorded.

Congo Ebola crisis reaches grim milestone

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Americas

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In nearly a third of countries, laws restrict women’s freedom of movement.

It’s not just Afghanistan treating women poorly

The Economist
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from reporters during a news briefing.

White House press secretary leaves Trump administration

US Politics
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Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada. (AP PHOTO)

Donald Trump’s bullying of Canada is endless

Business
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The Mayor of Cali says there are people trapped under buildings following the earthquake.

‘My house shook’: Death toll rises after huge Colombia quake

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Asia Pacific

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Four workers were killed while doing weed control on tracks at a Japanese train station. (AP PHOTO)

Express train hits and kills four workers in Japan

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President Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in South Korea, June 30, 2019.
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Trump’s order to cut South Korea military drills has risks

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Hui Ka Yan, chairman of China Evergrande Group, has been sentenced to life in prison by a Chinese court.

Chinese court sentences Evergrande founder to life in prison

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North Korea fired an unidentified projectile off its east coast, South Korean media reported.

North Korea launches missiles after US drills scaled back

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Europe

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A major airport has had to issue an apology for the major delays.

More than 50 miss flight after ‘unfortunate’ issue

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Prince Laurent of Belgium has formally recognised an adult son who was born before he was married and whom he had not acknowledged publicly until last year.

The fresh prince of Belgium is a former car salesman

Europe
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Kyiv residents comforted each other amid the carnage of a massive Russian barrage.

‘Massive attack’: Russian barrage kills 14 in Kyiv region

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky’s office probed for corruption amid election calls

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Leading figure Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, says Iran must make plans to overcome unjust US sanctions. (AP PHOTO)

‘CRUSHING’: Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to Trump’s threat

Middle East
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Motorists drive past a large billboard pledging revenge against US President Donald Trump along Jomhouri Street in central Tehran on July 27, 2026.
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With Iran and US in uneasy standoff, who will blink first?

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Israel’s Ambassador to Australia Hillel Newman holds outside Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday.

‘Outrageous’: Minister signals further action against Israel

Australia
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Israel’s military announced a criminal investigation into troop conduct on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family.

Israel launches criminal probe into death of Hind Rajab

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USA

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Prince Harry and Meghan attend the 2024 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

Harry and Meghan seen as yet another Hollywood failure

The New York Times
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Australian model Leah Ramsey reveals how a small cut led to open-heart surgery and the tragic loss of her baby.

How a small cut led to the loss of Aussie model’s baby

Australia
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Voyager 1 lifting off from Cape Canaveral in 1977.

NASA’s ‘big bang’: A daring plan to keep the Voyagers alive

Science
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Two rescuers were lowered down to save Carl from the ledge.

‘Heartbroken’: 17 hour mission to rescue dog from cliff drop

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UK

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Bob Brown rode more than 4500 kilometres across Australia on a scooter.

‘Brutal’: Man conquers Australia on scooter after hit-run

Australia
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Prince Harry and Meghan attend the 2024 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

Harry and Meghan seen as yet another Hollywood failure

The New York Times
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Prince Harry with Meghan and their children in December 2025.
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Why Meghan & Harry are returning to the royal ‘lions den’

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Prince Harry and Meghan in Australia earlier this year.
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Harry, the prodigal son, returns to a vicious lion’s den

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