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El‑Toukhy’s *Woman Unknown* Wins Golden Lion at Venice Festival
May el‑Toukhy’s drama *Woman Unknown* captured the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on May 27, 2024, in Venice, Italy. The award,
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Tooro Kingdom Holds Final Rites for Late Omukama Rukidi IV 2026
The Kingdom of Tooro in western Uganda held its final rites for the late Omukama Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV on 28 August 2026, the da
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Philippine Coast Guard recovers 41 bodies from MV June Aster fire, death toll 76.
The Philippine Coast Guard announced on Monday that 41 additional bodies were recovered from the wreckage of the MV June Aster, a cargo vessel that caught
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Atlantic hurricane season records longest hurricane‑free period in satellite era.
The Atlantic hurricane season has set a new record in the satellite era for the longest stretch without a hurricane, reaching 103 days after the official s
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North Korea launches short‑range missiles from Wonsan after joint exercise.
On Thursday, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) launched a series of short‑range ballistic missiles from the port city of Wonsan on its easte
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Freight Train Derailed Near Cléon, France Investigates Sabotage
A train derailed on the outskirts of Cléon in Seine‑Maritime on Thursday evening, and French authorities have opened a formal inquiry into whether the inci
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Thousands Protest Trump’s Visit in Dublin and Doonbeg Over Middle East Wars
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Dublin and the coastal town of Doonbeg on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland and to denounc
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Rybakina Claims US Open Title Over Sabalenka in Three Sets
On September 9, 2023, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, Elena Rybakina captured the US Open women's singles title, defe
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Harrison and Skupski capture 2026 US Open men’s doubles title
Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski captured the men’s doubles crown at the 2026 US Open in a straight‑sets victory over the German duo of
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Olympic Flame Arrives in Dakar Ahead of 2026 Youth Games
The Olympic flame has arrived in Dakar, Senegal, marking a key milestone in the preparation for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games – the first Olympic event ever
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Houthi Forces Capture Perim Island, Gaining Strategic Control Over Bab al‑Mandab Strait
In the early hours of this week, Yemeni Houthi forces seized Perim Island in the Bab al‑Mandab Strait after government troops withdrew, completing a takeov
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Houthi Forces Claim Victory Over Yemen Government in Recent Offensive
The Houthi movement announced on Monday that it had concluded its most recent offensive, claiming to have expelled government forces from six districts and
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Saudi Arabia Temporarily Shuts East‑West Pipeline for Security Inspection After Drone Strikes
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced on Thursday that it has temporarily shut down the East‑West Crude Oil Pipeline as a precautionary measure after
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Kyrgyzstan Central Bank Begins Domestic Production of Som Banknotes
On Thursday, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic announced that it has begun printing Kyrgyz som banknotes domestically for the first time since the c
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Chile Retirement Home Fire Claims 16 Lives in Pitrufquén, Investigation Underway
At least 16 people died when a blaze engulfed a retirement home near the town of Pitrufquén in Chile’s southern Cautín Province on Tuesday, with ten reside
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Dissolution of Japan's Centrist Reform Alliance Sparks Subsidy Controversy Amid Remaining Lawmakers
The Japanese opposition party Centrist Reform Alliance decided to temporarily retain a single member of parliament upon announcing its dissolution to ensur
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Obama sounds alarm on AI, urging Democrats to legislate safety controls
Former US President Barack Obama sounded the alarm once again on the risks of artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview with The New York Times on t
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US-France Tensions Rise Over UN Human Rights Chief Reappointment Dispute
In July, the French Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva issued a statement accusing the United States of obstructing a proposal to extend the
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Russian drones strike Odesa port, Zaporizhzhia, Kryvyi Rih, killing three civilians.
Russian drones struck multiple locations in Ukraine on Saturday, killing three civilians – two in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia and one in the central
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North Korea launches short‑range missiles after Freedom Edge drills conclude.
North Korea fired a salvo of short‑range ballistic missiles from the port city of Wonsan on Tuesday, a move the regime described as a direct response to th
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Seven Killed in Prison Riot at Syria’s Kobani Detention Center
A violent clash erupted on Saturday night inside the Kobani detention centre in northern Syria, leaving at least seven inmates dead, Syrian state media rep
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Houthis Claim Complete Victory, Seize Six Districts in Northwestern Yemen
The Houthi movement announced on Monday that its latest series of offensives had achieved “complete victory,” claiming to have expelled Yemeni government f
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Saudi Arabia Temporarily Halts East‑West Crude Pipeline After Drone Strikes
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy announced on Thursday that the nation’s East‑West Crude Oil Pipeline has been shut down temporarily as a precaution after
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Ukrainian drones kill two, injure five in Russia’s Tula and Kursk regions
Ukrainian‑operated drones struck civilian targets in Russia’s Tula and Kursk regions on Tuesday, killing two people, wounding three in Tula Oblast and caus