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Anthropic insider warns AI could kill all humans. Should we be scared
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Funeral held for Norway's King Harald V in Oslo
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Iran claims to have captured US submersible in Strait of Hormuz
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The 'battle for the soul of Germany' how the AfD election win played out
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Iran-backed Houthis claim major advance in Yemen
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France's latest art heist 'the hunt for two missing Renoir paintings'
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Former CENTCOM deputy commander - This is a battle of 'CAPACITY'
Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a former Navy SEAL and former deputy commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), warned that the current escalating military conflict between Washington and Tehran has transformed into a "battle of capacity."
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Inside risky Navy SEAL de-mining missions
A recently declassified report published by The Financial Times revealed that U.S. Navy SEAL divers spent four months conducting a highly dangerous, covert de-mining mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines.
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'DEAD MAN WALKING' Expert warns Iran's economy is heading toward collapse
Financial and geopolitical analysts characterize the Iranian economy as a "dead man walking" due to intensifying U.S. and allied pressures under Operation Economic Outcast, which has severely degraded Tehran's financial lifelines and foreign currency reserves.
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Iran responds as US sanctions squeeze economy 'SERIOUSLY'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi mocked expanding U.S. sanctions by asking on social media, "After failing to achieve its aims through sanctions or war, Washington's 'novel' solution is… more sanctions. Seriously?"
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Harris Faulkner 'Im BAFFLED by this'
Harris Faulkner stated she was "baffled" by the lack of massive parental protests at school board and city council meetings nationwide despite significant declines in American student test scores.
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Far-right German party wins state election
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a historic landslide victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, marking the first time a far-right party has finished first in a German state election since World War II.
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Canada retaliatory tariffs loom as Ottawa moves to rename Trump Ave
Canada implemented retaliatory tariffs targeting roughly $20 billion to $28 billion worth of U.S. imports, intensifying a severe trade dispute as the Ottawa City Council moves forward with plans to strip U.S. President Donald Trump's name from a local residential street.
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Houthis attack Saudi Arabia as US weighs Mideast pullback
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a major wave of missile and drone strikes targeting four cities in southern Saudi Arabia, wounding more than 73 people and setting state oil installations ablaze.
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Could Germanys far right take power in a state for the first time
Following a historic political earthquake in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) secured a staggering 43.8% landslide victory. While the party fell just three seats short of an absolute majority needed to govern alone, it has plunged German politics into uncharted waters and severely fractured the establishment's defense mechanisms.
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German rocket launch makes history 'Can it compete with SpaceX?'
German launch startup Isar Aerospace made history by successfully launching its Spectrum rocket into orbit, marking the first-ever commercial orbital flight from continental European soil.
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Donald Tusk slams Poles who celebrate German far-right election win
Tusk stated, "A few have gathered in the Confederation and in PiS," referring to members of the radical-right Confederation (Konfederacja) coalition and the former governing Law and Justice (PiS) party.
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Far-right AfD leads polls ahead of crucial Saxony-Anhalt state election in Germany
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has officially transitioned from leading opinion polls to securing a historic landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election.
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German Chancellor Merz admits far-right voters question support for Kyiv
Following a historic far-right election victory in eastern Germany, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that many voters supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) strongly question and oppose Berlin's aid to Kyiv. However, he forcefully declared that his government's resolve will not falter, stating he will "not retreat one millimeter" from supporting Ukraine or defending Western values against Russia.
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How one of Spain's hottest cities handles the heat
Seville, Spain—affectionately but warily nicknamed the "frying pan of Europe"—is on the absolute frontline of climate adaptation. Facing intense summer heatwaves that regularly push temperatures past 40°C (104°F) and threaten to hit 50°C by mid-century, the city has pioneered a mix of ancient architecture, modern tech, and aggressive public health policies to keep its citizens cool.
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'He knows there's no evidence' Ex-Trump WH attorney on president's hunt to find voter fraud
“The reality is he knows there's no evidence.” This sharp characterization from Ty Cobb, a prominent former White House attorney during the first Trump administration, directly targeted the president's ongoing, aggressive campaign to locate widespread voter fraud.
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Judge extends block on Trump's mail voting limit order 'It's likely 'unlawful and unconstitutional'
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani has escalated her initial temporary block into a formal preliminary injunction, indefinitely stopping the Trump administration from enforcing its strict new vote-by-mail restrictions during the 2026 midterm elections.
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Federal judge BLOCKS Trumps mail-in ballot restrictions
A federal judge in Boston has issued a sweeping preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s new U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rules aimed at restricting mail-in voting. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani declared the rushed restrictions likely unconstitutional, warning they would make voter disenfranchisement "practically inevitable" just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections.
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Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
A Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in the high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after the jury remained hopelessly deadlocked following seven days of intense deliberations.
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Hegseth's Pentagon wanted them fired, but wouldn't say why. This publisher refused to comply.
Max D. Lederer Jr., the publisher of Stars and Stripes, refused an order from Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon to fire two top newsroom staffers after being denied a formal explanation for the demand.
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'His entire project is about himself' reaction to Trump's massive arch
“His entire project is about himself.” This blunt critique capturing the intense backlash followed the Trump administration's sudden announcement that excavation for a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch near the nation’s capital would begin within weeks.
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Frustration with Trump and his policies draw comparison to Bush
Growing economic frustration and complex foreign policy entanglements are fueling deep public dissatisfaction with Donald Trump, prompting political analysts to draw strong parallels to the midterms of George W. Bush's presidency. As the 2026 midterm elections approach, political watchers note that "shades of 2006" are looming over the current political landscape.
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'An issue of lack of trust' Inside the FIASCO at Trump's Pentagon
A deepening "issue of lack of trust" has plunged the Pentagon into severe internal disarray under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Judge rules that Pentagon can fire military newspaper journalists
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden has ruled that the Pentagon can proceed with firing three prominent journalists from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes. On September 4, 2026, the federal judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order, delivering an opening victory to the Department of Defense as it seeks to exert greater editorial control over the historically independent publication.
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Abdul El-Sayed says Michigan voters not happy with Trump's 'vanity trade war'
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has heavily criticized President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, framing it as a "vanity war" that directly threatens Michigan’s economy. In early September 2026 campaign stops and national interviews, El-Sayed argued that ordinary Michiganders are paying the ultimate financial price for a trade policy driven more by presidential ego than sound industrial strategy.
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Another MLA quits the B.C. Conservative caucus
The Conservative Party of B.C. has lost nine MLAs in a massive wave of defections. In the first week of September 2026, Donegal Wilson and Scott McInnis became the eighth and ninth members to quit the caucus within a three-week span. Both announced they are stepping away to sit as Independents, citing deep concerns over the judgment and direction of new party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
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Trump LOSES mail voting ruling as judge BLOCKS midterm scheme
Federal Judge Indira Talwani has blocked the Trump administration's executive order that sought to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. On September 4, 2026, the Massachusetts federal district judge issued a preliminary injunction, preventing the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from implementing a directive that critics warned could disenfranchise millions of voters.
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Port of Dover disruption as masked 'stop the boats' protesters block roads
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, hundreds of masked, black-clad anti-immigration protesters caused severe travel disruptions at the Port of Dover by blockading major access roads and chanting "stop the boats".
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Godzilla El Niño is hitting us already. Heres how
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How Richard Osman deals with vision impairment Access All
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UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size
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US envoys prepare for Ukraine talks after meeting Russias Vladimir Putin
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Defense claims one juror is not following 'doubt' instruction from judge
Judge William Sullivan has declared a mistrial in the high-profile Massachusetts murder trial of Lindsay Clancy after the defense accused a single holdout juror of actively refusing to follow the court's instructions on reasonable doubt.
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MapQuest to Trump's Lake America order 'We're not changing it'
MapQuest has surged to the top of the Apple App Store after publicly refusing to comply with President Donald Trump's executive order. The executive order, signed amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada, directed federal agencies to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America"
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Nepal rescue pilot interview & where 'body after body' is turning up
Bodies are being recovered from narrow river valleys and hydropower tunnels along the Trishuli River following catastrophic flash flooding in Nepal
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