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Why Deir al-Zour remains Syria’s most ruined city and how people are trying to rebuild
Deir al-Zour was Syria's most battered city, and it remains divided and bruised, yet people are demanding normal life.
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China tightens control over religion with ban on online preaching and AI use
The sweeping crackdown highlights Beijing’s effort to rein in commercialized faith while reasserting party authority.
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RFK Jr.’s new vaccine panel upends CDC practices, raising global concerns about US immunization policy
A newly reshaped CDC advisory committee focused on side effects, dropped long-standing processes, and stirred controversy in its first meeting.
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Who is Erika Kirk? How Charlie Kirk’s widow is stepping into a leading role at Turning Point USA
Erika Kirk, once known mainly as Charlie Kirk’s partner and a mother of two, is now poised to become the face of a growing conservative youth movement.
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Why sneaker production is shifting from China to Vietnam
Vietnam has overtaken China as the top sneaker supplier to global brands, but rising tariffs and supply chain risks make the future uncertain.
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China’s flying car start-ups: how close are they to real urban transport?
Tourism flights, new investment, and government backing are pushing the sector forward — but mass adoption remains years away.
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Inside Trump’s Windsor Castle state dinner: what was on the menu, who attended, and why it mattered
A 160-guest banquet at Windsor Castle showcased royal pageantry, fine dining, and high-profile guests during President Trump’s state visit to Britain.
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Why Trump fumes at Netanyahu in private but still gives him free rein in public
The US president's annoyance at Israel's prime minister is a sign of tensions in Gaza policy, but his backing for Netanyahu remains unchanged.
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John H. Luckadoo, last surviving pilot of WWII’s Bloody 100th, dies at 103
The World War II veteran survived 25 perilous B-17 missions over Nazi Germany and later became a voice for remembering the airmen who never returned.
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How climate change turned Europe’s summer into a deadly season
New analysis shows 24,400 people died from heat this summer, three times more than in a world without warming.
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TikTok’s future in the US: How Trump and Xi are shaping the new ownership deal
A US-led investor group is preparing to take control of TikTok’s American assets as Trump and Xi near a final agreement.
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How Elon Musk’s daughter Vivian Wilson is making her mark on the runway
Elon Musk’s estranged transgender daughter is making her mark on the runway, where her presence is being read as both fashion and statement.
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Has Britain gone too far with digital surveillance?
From facial recognition vans to online speech laws, the UK is testing how far democracy can stretch in the digital age.
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Charlie Kirk suspect joked about his ‘doppelganger’ after shooting
The accused exchanged Discord messages mocking news reports before surrendering to police.
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Why more Americans are stuck in jobs they don’t want
A weakening labour market in the US is pushing workers into part-time roles and leaving many struggling to make ends meet.
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How Brazil resisted US pressure and sentenced Bolsonaro
The conviction of the former president has tested US pressure and pushed Brazil closer to China.
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Toxic fumes on planes are rising, investigation finds
A Wall Street Journal review links bleed-air leaks to growing in-flight illnesses even as manufacturers and regulators play down the risk.
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Why Trump won’t pressure Putin or Netanyahu
The US president claims to be a peacemaker, but his reluctance to use leverage with Russia and Israel has left him sidelined.
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Trump’s UK state visit explained: AI, nuclear, and whisky deals on the table
The state visit is expected to showcase AI, energy, and trade agreements, even as controversy over Britain’s ambassador clouds the backdrop.
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How Hangzhou became China’s AI powerhouse: The rise of DeepSeek and the city’s tech ecosystem
China's AI quest is picking up speed, and Hangzhou has turned centre stage as the city that is leading the charge, where talent, capital, and entrepreneurial ambition come together to present a challenge to U.S. dominance.
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How scientists are building an ‘animal internet’ with phones for dogs and touchscreens for parrots
New experiments suggest technology could allow pets and zoo animals to choose their own social interactions and even make friends worldwide.
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Why Russia’s drone incursion into Poland is a critical test for NATO
NATO fighter jets' initial encounter with Russian drones on alliance soil raises questions of solidarity, readiness, and deterrence.
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What the Senate’s ‘nuclear option’ means for Trump’s nominees and American politics
The Republican Party in the US changes rules to confirm multiple appointees at once, escalating partisan fights and reshaping customs of the Senate.
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Why graphic videos of Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska’s deaths spread online — and what it means for social media moderation
The circulation of horrific video footage after two killings has once again raised questions about how sites handle offending content and protect users.
