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Saturday, 08 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 07:25 CST
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Sudan war threatens ancient Meroe pyramids

Sudan’s ongoing war is endangering the ancient Meroe pyramids, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The biggest AI bill for parents yet?

Congress is pushing a new bill forward that would give parents the power over their kid’s interactions with AI chatbots.

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CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico

Salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 US states.

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Ceuta’s leader says 100 died in border rush as up to 5,000 still in enclave

After migrant surge from Morocco, EU says Spain assured Schengen is safe but warns Europe's borders are 'vulnerable'.

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Poll suggests US adults are facing increased strain from extreme heat

More than half of Americans told the AP-NORC poll that climate change is happening, a slight decline from last year.

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Two killed, several wounded in minibus blast near Syria’s Damascus

Body parts found at scene and at least 13 wounded after explosion on minibus in town of Jaramana, health ministry says.

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A partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz appears close

Mediators say Iran and Oman are close to an agreement to partially reopen shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The US has also signaled a deal could be close.

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Women expose rape as a weapon of war in Sudan

Women displaced by Sudan's war are speaking publicly about surviving rape by Rapid Support Forces fighters.

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Houthis launch deadly attacks on Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen

Yemen's Houthis say they launched drones and ballistic missiles in Marib and Hadramout.

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Blast hits vehicle on outskirts of Syria’s Damascus: state media

Syrian state TV says several people killed and others wounded in city of Jaramana.

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Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?

Experts question Netanyahu's strategy, labelling US war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.

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Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says

The 34-year-old boxer tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.

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Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza

Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza's hospitals, demand action to protect medics.

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Argentina won’t retaliate after Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties

Buenos Aires says it will not respond after Brasilia reduced diplomatic ties over Milei’s latest attacks on Lula.

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US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes

Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.

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