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Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 05:25 CST
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Iran war live: Trump expects war to end ‘pretty soon’; Hormuz deal close

The US, Iran and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

Authorities said the motive was still being investigated.

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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak

A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports

Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

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Record-high heat soars through South Korea

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

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Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect

Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

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At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say

Authorities say the suspected gunman also found dead after shooting at a school north west of Bangkok.

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Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary

Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

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Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say

The shooter was a student and deaths and injuries were reported.

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AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time

US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.

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More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state

Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.

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Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.

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Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

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New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harm to youths

The ruling comes in the second phase of a landmark trial, with the Instagram, Facebook owner also losing in March.

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Brazil formally accuses 16 people over 2024 Voepass deadly plane crash

Official says plane was irregularly cleared for departure before crash that killed 62 people outside Sao Paulo.

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