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India Releases Updated Petrol and Diesel Prices for Major Cities
New retail fuel rates were announced for cities including Delhi and Mumbai to reflect global oil shifts.
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Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Proposal
Tehran describes talks to extend a truce as illogical, citing unresolved transit issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign
President Donald Trump announced Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
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US Credit Card Debt Nears All-Time High
Total outstanding balances rose to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, driven by inflation and spending.
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Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Dozens of Trading Partners
New import taxes aim to combat forced labor and boost US manufacturing, though critics warn of rising consumer costs.
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Spanish Skateboarder Danny León Times Jump With Solar Eclipse
Olympic athlete Danny León synchronized a skateboard stunt with the solar eclipse on Aug. 13, 2026.
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Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Western Europe
Millions gather in northern Spain and other regions to witness the first total solar eclipse in mainland Europe since 2006.
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Colombia Earthquake Search Enters Critical Phase
Rescue teams search for thousands missing in western Colombia after a magnitude-7.4 earthquake leaves hundreds dead.
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Partial Solar Eclipse Silhouettes Eiffel Tower in Paris
The celestial event on 12 August 2026 turned the iconic landmark into a dark silhouette against the bright Sun.
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US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to Resign
Leavitt will leave her White House role at the end of June 2026 to focus on her family and transition to an advisory position.
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Zambia Votes in Presidential Election Testing Economic Reforms
President Hakainde Hichilema faces a referendum on his economic record as voters weigh cost-of-living pressures against inflation drops.
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Colombian lawyer dies protecting dog during earthquake
Lenny Fernández was found dead in the rubble of her Cali home, but her dog Salomón was rescued alive.
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Liberal Media Director Caught on Hot Mic Berating Reporter
Kane Silom called questions regarding an ICAC investigation a "fricking disgrace" during a press conference with Angus Taylor.
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Australian Governments Provide $2.5 Billion Bailout to Tomago Smelter
New South Wales and Commonwealth governments commit 10-year funding plan to support the Hunter Valley aluminium facility.
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Angus Taylor Adviser Confronts Journalist Over ICAC Inquiry
A senior media advisor for the opposition leader snapped at a Network 10 political editor during questioning about a corruption probe.
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Total Solar Eclipse Plunges Parts of Europe Into Darkness
Millions gather across Spain and Europe to witness a rare celestial alignment marking the first totality in mainland Spain since 1905.
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Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner to buy Los Angeles Lakers
Former Disney CEO and venture capitalist agree to a record-breaking $12.5 billion deal for the NBA franchise.
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Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner Buy LA Lakers for $12.5 Billion
Former Disney CEO and venture capitalist set record price for the NBA franchise in a deal announced Wednesday.
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Severe Storms Cause Sinkholes and Flooding in Indiana
Heavy rain and damaging winds across the Indianapolis metropolitan area leave residents overwhelmed and infrastructure damaged.
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Travis Kelce Describes Wedding to Taylor Swift as Best Night of His Life
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end spoke about the ceremony held at Madison Square Garden.
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Iranian Photojournalist Sentenced to 15 Years for Espionage
Yalda Moaiery received the prison term for providing photographs and interviews to foreign media organizations.
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Timelapse captures total solar eclipse over Mallorca
Footage from Spain shows the rare once-in-a-generation astronomical event that occurred Wednesday.
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Netflix Reopens Love Is Blind UK Pods for Third Season
Hosts Matt and Emma Willis return as a new group of singles seeks romance without sight in the latest installment of the dating series.
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Millions Witness Total Solar Eclipse Across Spain and Iceland
The rare astronomical event marked the first total solar eclipse in Spain in more than 100 years.
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Meta Faces US Federal Trial Over Youth Social Media Addiction
A coalition of 29 states alleges Facebook and Instagram were engineered to be addictive to children, causing mental health harm.
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Total Solar Eclipse Sweeps Across Europe and Greenland
Millions of skywatchers gathered Wednesday to witness a rare celestial alignment crossing Spain, Iceland, and northern Russia.
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US S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rise on CoreWeave Earnings
AI infrastructure growth and mild inflation data drive market gains as investors eye Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.
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Severe Storms Cause Sinkholes and Flooding in Indianapolis
Heavy rain and damaging winds leave neighborhoods in the Indianapolis metropolitan area with flooded streets and collapsed roads.
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Woman and kitten rescued from Colombia earthquake rubble
Daniela Largo Sanchez was pulled alive from a collapsed building in Pereira after being trapped for 36 hours.
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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265
President Abelardo de la Espirella warns hundreds remain missing after a magnitude-7.4 quake struck western Colombia.
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Millions Witness First Total Solar Eclipse in Europe in Decades
The astronomical event swept across Iceland and northern Spain on Wednesday, marking a historic return of totality to the continent.
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Colombia Responds to Major Earthquake as Spain Prepares for Solar Eclipse
Rescue efforts continue in Colombia while Morocco accuses Spain of aggression against migrants in Ceuta.
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Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265
President Abelardo De la Espriella announces updated casualty figures and government aid measures following a magnitude 7.4 quake.
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Manizales converts Coliseo Menor into earthquake aid center
The facility is now collecting humanitarian supplies for residents displaced by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia.
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US Announces $15.5 Million in Aid for Colombia After Earthquake
The humanitarian package follows a magnitude-7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10.
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Colombia Issues Official Earthquake Preparedness Guide
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management provides essential steps and kit lists to reduce injuries during seismic events.
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Lewis Hamilton Opens First Card Culture Flagship Store in Frankfurt
The seven-time Formula 1 champion expands his trading-card venture with a new retail presence in Germany.
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Total Solar Eclipse Crosses Greenland, Europe and Russia
NASA tracked the astronomical event on Aug. 12, 2026, which brought totality to parts of Spain, Portugal, and Iceland.
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Arkansas Trooper Sued After Video Shows Him Punching Teen
Federal lawsuit filed after Trooper Moisses Arellano body-slammed and punched 18-year-old Alisa Hackett during a traffic stop.
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TVN Chile Launches Vertical Series 'Los Sabores del Amor'
The romantic comedy starring Loreto Aravena and Pepe López is now streaming on the TVN Vertical platform.
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Colombia Search Continues After Major Earthquake
Rescue teams seek survivors in Versalles as death toll exceeds 260 and structural damage devastates the region.
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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens Parts of Europe and Northern Hemisphere
The rare celestial event crossed Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and northern Russia on Wednesday.
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Brazil Senate enters recess without date for 6x1 work schedule vote
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has not scheduled a vote on President Lula's proposal to end the six-days-on, one-day-off shift.
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Flávio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid using AI of father
The senator and PL candidate used AI-generated video and historic symbols to mobilize supporters during his campaign kickoff.
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Rescuers search for survivors after 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Search teams operate in Pereira, Cali, and Manizales as buildings continue to shift following the quake.
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Discord Disputes Brazil Regulator Order to Halt Live Streams
The platform says Brazil's National Data Protection Authority mischaracterized its service following a suspension order.
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Venezuelan Rescue Brigade Arrives in Cali to Assist After Emergencies
About 70 rescuers led by Héctor Méndez arrived in Colombia to save lives and manage public panic following seismic events.
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Flávio Bolsonaro campaign corrects curriculum over missing degree
The presidential candidate's team acknowledged that official profiles incorrectly listed a postgraduate specialization from UFRJ.
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Social Media Algorithms Shape User Learning and Consumption
TikTok and Instagram recommendation systems prioritize engagement to control user attention and influence digital perceptions.
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Earthquake in Pereira, Colombia Leaves at Least 239 Dead
Rescue teams search for survivors as more than 3,700 people are injured in the wake of widespread infrastructure collapse.
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Brazilian Judge Suspended After Drinking Wine During Virtual Session
Milton Lívio Lemos Salles will continue receiving his monthly salary while facing disciplinary proceedings in Minas Gerais.
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Heat Wave Forecast for Brazil Through August 19
Temperatures are expected to reach 42°C in several regions as a mass of hot, dry air moves across the country.
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Total Solar Eclipse Darkens Europe
Millions witnessed a celestial spectacle as the moon blocked the sun from the Russian Arctic to the Mediterranean coast of Spain.
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Mexico Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Logging
Environmental agency Profepa closes dozens of sawmills and seizes equipment across 25 states to combat organized crime.
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Brazil Supreme Court Validates Soy Moratorium
The STF ruling blocks indemnity lawsuits and upholds a private agreement to prevent soy production on deforested Amazon land.
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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Practices Chi Kung for Mental Focus
The president adopted the Chinese meditative exercise following a recommendation from former Olympic rower Rommel Pacheco.
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Brazil services sector remained stable in June 2026
IBGE data shows zero growth for the sector, though some analysts report signs of demand recovery.
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Report finds elderly dolphins suffering from cancer and neglect in Cancun
Nine dolphins at Dolphin Discovery Ventura Park show signs of severe illness and abandonment, according to a new report.
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Cruzeiro and Flamengo Meet in Copa Libertadores Round of 16
The Brazilian clubs face off in the first leg of the knockout stage at Mineirão stadium in Belo Horizonte.
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Caixa Econômica Federal Holds Multiple Lottery Draws in São Paulo
The Loteria Federal, Dupla Sena, and + Milionária draws took place Wednesday at the Espaço da Sorte.