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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 21:25 CST
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PSG vs Aston Villa LIVE: UEFA Super Cup 2026

Live coverage and text updates from our commentary stream as PSG's Dembele, Doue and Barcola target more trophies.

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Europe prepares for first total solar eclipse in 27 years

Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.

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Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake

Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.

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Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?

A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.

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WHO chief says Trump vaccine push goes against ‘decades of evidence’

The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.

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Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met

IRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.

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US consumer inflation slows in July as energy prices briefly retreat

Energy prices declined 1.5 percent in July but remain 14.7 percent higher compared with a year ago.

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As Strait of Hormuz transit drops, Trump again says US has ‘control’

Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.

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Lebanon passes long-sought amnesty law, a day after death penalty repeal

The legislation will 'exceptionally' reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon's parliament speaker.

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Why the UK faces a prisons crisis amid row over release of cop killers

The killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.

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Iran is not anti-imperialist. It is a state calculating survival

Regardless of its current hostile rhetoric, the Islamic Republic will likely reach a settlement with the US and Israel.

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Lionel Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death

Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.

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Argentina star Messi not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death

Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement from football.

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‘Burn in hell’: Israeli settlers spread hate through graffiti, attacks

Racist settler graffiti on West Bank homes and schools reveals a brazen ideological drive for Palestinian displacement.

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Sudanese army intercepts RSF drones over el-Obeid

Sudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.

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