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South Korea and US hold talks to boost nuclear cooperation including submarines
South Korea and the US held two-day consultations in Seoul to advance nuclear cooperation and discuss nuclear-powered submarines.
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Violent Museum Heists Rise in Europe, Thieves Recruited via Social Media Target Priceless Artifacts
European museums face increasing violent robberies as social media-recruited thieves steal precious metals and cultural treasures using weapons and explosives.
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Germany Fails to Win UN Security Council Seat, Losing to Portugal and Austria
Germany failed to secure a nonpermanent UN Security Council seat for 2027-2028, losing to Portugal and Austria in the June 3 vote.
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Judge holds sealed hearing in Luigi Mangione New York murder case despite press objections
Judge Gregory Carro held a sealed virtual hearing on June 3 in the Luigi Mangione murder case amid media protests.
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UK and Ukraine sign AI defence partnership to develop battlefield and security technology
The UK and Ukraine signed an agreement on August 24, 2026, to jointly develop AI tools for defence and security applications.
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Pope Leo XIV names Maria Montserrat Alvarado first laywoman to head Vatican communications
Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, effective November 1, 2026.
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Ukraine names army unit after UPA amid Polish objections and calls for dialogue
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy named a special forces unit after the UPA on May 26, sparking Polish protests and calls for dialogue.
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Anti-migrant violence in South Africa forces hundreds of foreign nationals to flee homes
Violent mobs in South Africa have driven hundreds of foreign nationals, mainly from Mozambique and Malawi, to flee their homes and cross borders.
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US Southern Command kills two alleged drug traffickers in eastern Pacific strike
On August 23, 2026, US Southern Command conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two individuals described as drug traffickers.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Visits Ukraine, Pledges Strong Support on Independence Day
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham made his first foreign visit to Ukraine on August 24, pledging sustained UK support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Twelve arrested after A66 crash kills seven including two police officers near Middlesbrough
Twelve people were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences and organised crime after a wrong-way crash on the A66 killed seven, including two officers, police said.
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Armenia holds parliamentary elections seen as referendum on foreign policy future
Armenia held parliamentary elections June 7, testing public support for PM Pashinyan's pro-European agenda versus pro-Russian opposition parties.
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Indian-origin woman wins £6.6 million in UK divorce after husband hid £28 million fortune
Varsha Gohil secured £6.6 million in a UK divorce settlement after her husband concealed £28 million in assets.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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Kazakhstan’s Adilet party wins landslide in first single-chamber parliament election
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party won about 71% of the vote in August 23 elections for a new 145-seat single-chamber parliament.
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EU and Russia send firefighting aid to Serbia for major wildfires in Deliblatska Pescara
Serbia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism on August 21 to request aid, joined by Russian firefighting aircraft combating wildfires since late July.
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Iranian parliamentary committee approves draft charging ships fees for Strait of Hormuz passage
Iran’s parliamentary committee approved a draft law allowing fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing navigation and security services.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two Palestinians including child amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli air and drone attacks in Gaza on August 23-24 killed two Palestinians, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
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UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, announces missile tech sharing to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and pledged ongoing support, including missile technology sharing.
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Australia's nicotine consumption rises 40% as illegal tobacco dominates market by 2025
Australia’s nicotine use grew 40% from 2017 to 2025, driven by an 80% share of illegal tobacco products in consumption.
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Human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces evacuation of nearly 90,000 people
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, burned 10,500 acres and forced 42,000 residents to evacuate as authorities mobilized emergency response.
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North Korea Condemns US General’s Remarks Calling South Korea ‘Dagger in the Heart of Asia’
North Korea criticized US General Xavier Brunson’s description of South Korea as ‘the dagger in the heart of Asia’ in a June interview.
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Landslide at Conakry landfill kills at least 30, injures dozens
A landslide at a Conakry landfill on August 23 killed at least 30 people and injured about 22 others after heavy rain.