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Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Iran war live: Trump denies munitions shortages; Tehran, Oman near deal

Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.

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Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police

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Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win

US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'

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Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?

President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.

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Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's sweeping levies in February.

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Lightning strike kills Thai footballer during match

Footage shows the moment a lightning strike hit a football player in southern Thailand, during a semi-final match.

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How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul

Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.

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Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.

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Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration

Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.

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Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

24-year-old TikToker Cesar Gastelum, was shot dead while livestreaming with friends outside a fast-food restaurant.

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Meta’s AI model follows rivals in revealing hacks of outside systems

Meta joins OpenAI and Anthropic in disclosing AI hacking during cybersecurity testing.

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FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet

Air traffic controllers had failed to pause commercial flights during Marine One’s departure, sources say.

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How Lionel Messi's legend is driving tourism in his hometown

In the city where Lionel Messi grew up, fans are coming to celebrate a legend — and city leaders are hoping they'll discover much more.

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Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope

New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

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Iran war live: Tehran, Oman close in on Hormuz deal; Houthis attack tankers

Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.

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