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Chernobyl disaster evacuee 'forever grateful' to Welsh family who took him in
Anton Honchanka was one of thousands of people affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster who came to the UK.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Grandfather and grandson pedal 5,300km from Broome to Bowral for MND
Bob Montgomery, 82, and his grandson Tom Malcolm, 18, have completed an epic cross-country cycling journey to raise money for research into motor neurone disease.
Aug 2, 2026HealthRead brief
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IEC expects 5,021 voting stations to open in KZN
Sunday marks the commission's last day of the voter registration drive for the November LGE.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
THThe HinduIndia
Eight deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Kerala: CMO
Thirteen people sustained injuries while 5,792 people were shifted to 209 relief camps; twenty-seven houses were completely destroyed and 196 houses were partially destroyed
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead brief
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Will a $10,000 reward motivate my PSLE child?
This question always comes up just before the PSLE.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Rare clue at Minneapolis crime scene points to a barefoot killer
"In Minnesota here, people are not committing crimes a lot of times with the socks and shoes off," said a forensic scientist about footprints left in the victim's blood.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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Man arrested after marble fired from catapult allegedly damages Woodlands flat window
Investigations revealed that the man had used a catapult to shoot marbles at a flock of birds along Woodlands Ring Road.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Toter bei Unwetter in Sachsen - Gewitter in mehreren Regionen
In mehreren Regionen Deutschlands hat es am Abend schwere Unwetter gegeben. In einem Kurort in der Sächsischen Schweiz wurde ein Mann von einem Baum erschlagen. Starke Gewitter gab es auch in Hamburg und Stuttgart.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Water diversion project drives environmental improvements and provides new jobs for locals
Green industries such as eco-agriculture and tourism are helping to raise living standards along the program's central route
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Community gathers to mourn 11-year-old Calgary boy after end of near 2-week search
A crowd of people attended one of several gatherings Thursday evening for Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing earlier this month and was confirmed dead earlier that day.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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'Sopranos' actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
Vincent Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including "Goodfellas" and "Awakenings," both in 1990.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Recipes for Success: Chef Robert Tsitaishvili talks simplicity, salt, and stories
DUBAI: Robert Tsitaishvili is the head chef of Qartuli, a Georgian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, where his goal, he says, is "to reinterpret Georgian culinary heritage for a contemporary audience." Tsitaishvili has...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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River path balaclava gang target children on bikes and police officers
Concerned parents say their children have been attacked while riding bikes on the trail since June.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Drivers brace for petrol price hikes as fuel excise cut comes to end
Prices are forecast to increase to about $2.20 a litre for unleaded and $2.60 a litre for diesel when the fuel excise returns to its normal rate.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Cape Town authorities probe deadly Fisantekraal blaze
Residents say a third child was rescued from a burning home and taken to a nearby hospital
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
THThe HinduIndia
PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan', says drug-free youth crucial for Viksit Bharat
The launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide 'Jan Bhagidari' campaign, under which activities will be organised every Sunday across the country
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
National Day deals at Mandai Wildlife Reserve; Aug 9 fun at National Museum of S'pore; Mandarin play The Forest Heroes
Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer
In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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Commentary: Fast-tracking of former public servants into Cabinet shows PM Wong has limited cards to play
Diversity is important and the Cabinet will benefit from members drawn from different backgrounds, but the prime minister's hands were in effect tied, says veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
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Flüge nach Afghanistan: Deutschland, die Taliban und Abschiebungen
Erstmals wurde ein Mann nach Afghanistan abgeschoben, bei dem es sich nicht um einen verurteilten Straftäter handelte. Viele weitere Flüge dürften folgen. Die Kritik bleibt, dass dazu Absprachen mit den Taliban...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Oldest Nanjing Massacre survivor dies at 100
The oldest survivor of the Nanjing Massacre died on Sunday, and fewer than 100 survivors remain, the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre said on Monday.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Weather conditions expected to spark new wildfires, accelerate fire growth, B.C. Wildfire Service says
The B.C. Wildfire Service warns an approaching cold front could spark new wildfires and cause existing fires to spread rapidly because of strong winds and possible lightning.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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Avalanche in Pakistan kills famed mountaineer Nirmal Purja and his fellow climbers
A mountaineering team with climbers from around the world, including the U.S., was attempting to climb one of the tallest peaks on earth.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Gulf exporters' quest to bypass Hormuz will reshape the region: Bousso
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Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says
The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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From playing on a rock to rocking out - the 'steep rise' of Wild Honey
The grandsons of Yothu Yindi's lead singer have ambitions to take their band Wild Honey from Garma to the MCG and beyond.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
Sunday marks final day of voter registration ahead of LGE
IEC says voter registration started on a positive note on Saturday.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
THThe HinduIndia
Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das | The three faces of a revolt
Fuelled by viral outrage and youthful anger, the Cockroach Janta Party's rapid rise was driven by three very different men whose skills, ambitions and political histories transformed a satirical online campaign into...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Condo VIP sales need clearer rules and limits to ensure transparency
There should be a cap on the units that can be sold via VIP sales before public booking starts.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Several people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant, officials say
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead brief
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Singapore's aquaculture farms get productivity boost through digital technology
From AI-powered shrimp feeding to digital farm records, Singapore's aquaculture sector is embracing technology to improve efficiency and strengthen local seafood production.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Kräftige Gewitter und Sturmböen nach Hitze erwartet
39 Grad - regional kann es in Deutschland heute sehr heiß werden. Große Temperaturunterschiede bringen ein großes Gewitterrisiko mit sich. Der Deutsche Wetterdienst warnt vor starken Sturmböen.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Israeli feels special connection to Harbin
A young foreign man walks around the city, giving big hugs to the strangers he meets on the streets in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
How a road trip detour to Tumbler Ridge led this tourist from Taiwan to a 100-million-year-old dinosaur track
One of five UNESCO Geoparks in Canada, Tumbler Ridge has been attracting people from around the world who are helping to uncover the region's dinosaur past.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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Overnight Russian barrage kills nine in Kyiv, as air defense struggle with U.S. continues
Ballistic missiles tore into five districts of the Ukrainian capital before dawn Saturday. President Trump is now walking back a promised boost to Ukraine's missile defense systems.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island
SYDNEY: A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said Thursday. Researchers found the...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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The Papers: Chancellor 'warns' supermarkets and 'own goal'
John Healey's vow to crackdown on grocery "price gouging" and the Fifa World Cup scandal dominate Sunday's front pages.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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How a factually dubious video by Ivanka Trump angered an entire nation
Albania's coastline has become a hotspot for cheap European summer sojourns but as Ivanka Trump claims her Christopher Columbus moment locals are adamant that their island is not for sale.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Bodies of Nothabo Tshuma, daughters expected to arrive in Zimbabwe
The bodies were found at their home in Bedfordshire in the UK last month.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
THThe HinduIndia
Anam focuses on improving infrastructure in his constituency
The far-flung Marripadu Mandal, located in a corner of his constituency abutting the adjoining Kadapa district, gained attention when he inaugurated the classroom and laboratory buildings at the Kasturba School and...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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More young S'poreans under 35 want to live independently. Will a new co-living initiative help?
While the initiative aims to meet this need, experts say price may be a deterrent.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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This week on "Sunday Morning": The Money Issue (Aug. 2)
This week Jane Pauley hosts "The Money Issue," our annual special broadcast dedicated to the many ways in which money underscores the way we live.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Missing Singaporean woman found in Cambodia says she was not forced into scam activities
Aishah Siregar said in a video that she went to Cambodia to work as an English teacher.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
SPD und Union debattieren über Rente nach 45 Beitragsjahren
In der Koalition treten Differenzen über die Rentenpläne immer deutlicher zutage. Auch SPD-Generalsekretär Klüssendorf will an der abschlagsfreien Rente nach 45 Beitragsjahren festhalten. Unions-Fraktionschef Frei...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy
China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a...
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
The mystery of the 'Great Wall' of Hant's Harbour
Though the local nickname "The Great Wall" may be tongue-in-cheek, it does reflect the intensive labour that must have gone into building these structures.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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Spain's Pedro Sánchez was a hero of migrants. After Ceuta, he faces his biggest challenge
The pro-immigration leader is facing backlash at home and abroad after roughly 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Oil falls to 3-1/2-month low after US, Iran sign ceasefire deal
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell by more than $2 per barrel on Thursday after the US and Iran signed an interim agreement that would end the Iran war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and waive US sanctions on...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Son of Wicker Man maker dies just weeks before his sequel to film premieres
The British filmmaker died on Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said in a statement.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Trump holds off on new strikes against Iran amid emerging 'deal'
Donald Trump says the US will hold off on fresh strikes against Iran, as Middle East allies have agreed to parameters of a deal to end the war.
Aug 2, 2026SecurityRead brief
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Three killed, four injured in head-on collision at Ndwedwe, KZN
Emergency services were called out to the scene of the crash at around 5o clock on Saturday.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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THThe HinduIndia
YSRCP accuses A.P. CM of stealing credit for Bhogapuram airport
80% of the physical progress of Bhogapuram airport project has been achieved during the YSRCP's tenure between 2019 and 2024, says Sajalla
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Young S'poreans see promise in job tasters, but hope for deeper and more targeted career support
Under SG Youth Plan, up to 30,000 job taster opportunities will be offered each year by 2030.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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DOJ to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charges, citing "botched installation"
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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More students can pursue mother tongue languages under expanded programme from 2027
The Ministry of Education will expand Tamil and Chinese language elective programmes and the Malay (Special Programme), giving more students opportunities to deepen their learning of mother tongue languages.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
TTagesschauGermany
CSD-Verein warnt nach Anschlag vor Spaltung und Hass gegen Muslime
Nach dem Anschlag auf den Berliner CSD gibt es in vielen Städten Mahnwachen. Vertreter der queeren Community warnen davor, die Tat zu instrumentalisieren. Man werde nicht zulassen, dass nun Hass gegen Muslime...
Jul 27, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Satellite lofted for first Arab country
A Chinese-made communications satellite became the first "export" of such a spacecraft to an Arab country when it was launched by China on Monday for Algeria.
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Montreal police investigating suspicious fire at kosher restaurant
Police are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out overnight at a kosher restaurant in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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Opinion: Remembering Margo Howard
Margo Howard had a lot of life experience and used it to offer advice for years as "Dear Prudence" for Slate. She died this week at the age of 86.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Kane double fires England World Cup bid as Ronaldo's Portugal stumble
LOS ANGELES, United States: England launched their World Cup bid with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Croatia on Wednesday as Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal stumbled to a draw against the Democratic Republic of...
Jun 18, 2026SportRead at Arab News
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I had a vasectomy in my 20s after the trauma of my sons' births
As the number of young men having vasectomies rises, BBC News spoke to two about why they chose to have the snip.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Australia's Rhiannan Iffland becomes greatest cliff diver of all time
The 34-year-old from Newcastle writes her name in the record books, sealing a 10th consecutive World Series title and 48th victory of her career in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Aug 2, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Four shot and killed on the Cape Flats in past 24-hours
Late on Friday evening a man was shot and killed in Wallacedene.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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THThe HinduIndia
CWG 2026 India's medal tally: Complete list of winners and table
Here's a complete list of winners from the Indian contigent categorized by sport.
Aug 2, 2026SportRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Most working parents in the US say finding enough time is a challenge
Most handle family responsibilities during the workday and do work during family time.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi urges NTU doctoral graduates to 'actively seek the unknown' at conferment ceremony
In a 10-minute speech at the ceremony, the 43-year-old Singaporean spoke about his upbringing in Yio Chu Kang, his early encounters with technology to eventually leading the social media platform.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
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Ab August greift Rechtsanspruch auf Ganztagsbetreuung
Acht Stunden Bildung und Betreuung am Tag: Ab August greift stufenweise der Rechtsanspruch auf eine Ganztagsbetreuung für Grundschulkinder. Was Eltern jetzt wissen müssen. Von Chris Berdrow.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
AIIB loans $250m for Beijing coal-to-gas conversion
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank announced on Monday a $250 million loan for a natural gas project in Beijing, the bank's first such investment in China, to help cut coal use and improve air quality in the...
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Pimicikamak Cree Nation under lockdown after gunshots fired, 1 person dead: chief
Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias says a shooter is still on the loose and the northern Manitoba remains in lockdown Saturday morning after after gunshots were fired and one person died.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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How these slum dwellers went from one-room shacks to beautiful new apartments
It's a bold new experiment and it's already won a prize. Residents in a jam-packed slum, many of them living in one-room tin shacks, help design their apartments in a brand new building.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Lina Ghotmeh: 'Being in AlUla, you start to understand all the beauty of the world'
ALULA: AlUla is no stranger to art. It is renowned as an "open-air natural museum" with 7,000 years of lived-in history. Even so, the upcoming AlUla Contemporary Art Museum, created as part of Saudi Vision 2030, is...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Peak District's rebrand deal brings in cash - but also criticism
After the Peak District signed a brand deal with Skoda, could other national parks follow suit?
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Garma land council announcement sparks concern in region
A key clan elder on the Gove Peninsula has voiced his frustration, confusion and concern over a bold plan to create a new Aboriginal land council in his region.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
SNSABC NewsSouth Africa
SABC marks 90th anniversary with Orlando Children's Home in Soweto
The first stop is Orlando Children's Home in Soweto.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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THThe HinduIndia
Bankipur bypoll: Heart of the heartland will speak on August 3
Bankipur bypoll outcome on Monday in Bihar will be a clear sign of heartland public mood after the student protests
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Police appeal for information on missing man, 61, last seen at Marina Bay Sands
Lau Kim Lok was wearing a navy blue polo T-shirt and grey bermuda shorts.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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U.S. probes if Iran was behind cyberattack on utilities in Michigan, Minnesota
Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota, leading authorities to dig into whether Iranian actors are behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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Singapore deepens Latin America ties as MERCOSUR trade pact takes effect for Brazil
The agreement comes as Singapore and Brazil prepare to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Dobrindt will Grenzkontrollen in Deutschland verlängern
Angesichts Zehntausender Flüchtlinge in Ceuta hält Innenminister Dobrindt an den Grenzkontrollen fest - auch wenn sie in der EU umstritten sind. Die Linke dagegen fordert, den Menschen in der spanischen Exklave jetzt...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Discovering Yunnan's Tibetan Plateau - A personal Shangri-La
High in the northwestern uplands of Yunnan lies a popular destination known as Shangri-La since 2001. When Bruce Connolly visited it in 1995, it was called Zhongdian. A town partly fulfilling Bruce's Tibetan dream.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
2 teens charged with 2nd-degree murder of woman in Prince Albert, Sask.
Two teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder after 27-year-old Daina Gauthier was fatally stabbed on Thursday in Prince Albert.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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FDA weighs a new kind of flu shot based on technology RFK Jr. has questioned
The FDA is poised to render a decision on Moderna's mRNA-based flu shot, which could be the first of its kind to market. The decision is expected to reverberate throughout the biotech industry.
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
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Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges
SYDNEY: Australia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday, as its center-left government seeks to combat an ascendent far-right riding a wave of public discontent over soaring housing...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead brief
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Love Island has a problem, say fans - 'there hasn't been much love'
Fans, commentators and an ex-Islander reflect on what the dating series could do to draw in more viewers again.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Live: 'Never seen that before': Eels on top being denied by rare knock-on
The Parramatta Eels have taken a half-time lead over the Wests Tigers, after being denied a try by a rare knock-on which ABC Sport's Matthew Elliott says he has "never seen before". Follow live.
Aug 2, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Two children die in Durbanville fire
Twigg says the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
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THThe HinduIndia
Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 1.78 lakh
Read original for full source context.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
8 men, 1 woman to be charged with sexual exploitation of minors
The 20-year-old female suspect is alleged to have facilitated the provision of commercial sexual services.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Savannah Guthrie asks for answers about mom Nancy after notes released
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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Mamamoo 4ward concert in Singapore: Solar, Moonbyul, Wheein and Hwasa prove why they're the vocal queens of K-pop
K-pop girl group Mamamoo staged their 4ward concert at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Friday (Jul 31).
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Fall Abdul B.: Kamen Deradikalisierungsgespräche zu spät?
Der mutmaßliche CSD-Attentäter Abdul B. sollte nach einem Urteil in ein Deradikalisierungsprogramm. Doch Vorgespräche liefen ins Leere. Sein Anwalt sagt Report Mainz, Gespräche müssten in solchen Fällen schon in...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
PLA Navy stations women on Nansha Islands for the 1st time
The People's Liberation Army has sent 10 of its female members to join the garrison guarding the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, according to the PLA Navy.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Kayaker on St. John River makes a pair of grim discoveries
Melissa Lavigne has done a lot of kayaking on the St. John River, but on a recent paddle, she came across something new: a headstone and grave marker for two long-dead Fredericton men.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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Lebanese who fled the Israeli invasion visit to see what's left
Residents of the ancient town of Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon have endured wars in the past, but the latest conflict with Israel is testing the limits of their endurance.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Daily Telegraph columnist argues Saudi Arabia should join G7
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia should be invited to join the Group of Seven nations as the organization adapts to a changing global order, according to a column published in the Daily Telegraph by former UK prime ministerial...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to kick off in Belfast
The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Victoria Park masterplan for Brisbane 2032 unveiled
The draft plan includes Brisbane Stadium, the National Aquatic Centre at Centenary Pool, upgrades to Brisbane Showgrounds and "expanded" parklands and public spaces.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Police seize R28 million worth of drugs at OR Tambo International
A consignment of close to 100 kilograms of cocaine was uncovered on a plane from Brazil.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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THThe HinduIndia
Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash floods, mudslides, and road and neighbourhood inundation in...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead brief
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Man arrested for allegedly shooting marbles at birds and damaging window in Woodlands
A catapult and an assortment of marbles and pebbles were seized.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes are released, including message saying she died
One of the notes threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie if a multimillion-dollar ransom wasn't paid in a week. The second, a few days later, says, "She is buried in nature now."
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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For a day, anyone could create and spread fake Singapore satellite images. Then Google backtracked
A new Google Earth AI-generation feature has been pulled after backlash and concerns over disinformation risks.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Ganz Deutschland hat Ferien: ADAC rechnet mit vollen Straßen
Mit Baden-Württemberg und Bayern starten an diesem Wochenende auch die letzten beiden Bundesländer in die Sommerferien. Der ADAC rechnet mit vollen Straßen. Ein Überblick über mögliche Stau-Hotspots.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Forum tackles urban problems for sustainable future
A forum tackling the more challenging problems in urban development gathered people in this area on Saturday to raise awareness of greener and more sustainable urban development.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Canadians ready to play ball as 1st season of Women's Pro Baseball League gets underway
Nearly a dozen Canadian athletes are going to be part of the chase to be the first-ever champions of the Women's Pro Baseball League, which begins its inaugural season in the United States on Saturday.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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US will be candid in push for 'hard-line' NATO alliance, Hegseth says
BRUSSELS: NATO needs to return to its roots as a "hard-line" military alliance and the United States will be candid in public and private about countries that need to do more to meet their commitments, US...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Emotional Kerr delivers moment Glasgow 2026 has waited for with men's mile gold
There were no pacers and no wave lights. This was a Saturday night scrap - Glasgow rules - and Josh Kerr wasn't going to let anyone beat him in that fight.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Live: Eagles star in tears after loss to Tigers, Suns and Dees exchange blows
No.1 pick Willem Duursma breaks down after West Coast's loss to Richmond at the MCG as Gold Coast and Melbourne go goal-for-goal in a thrilling first half. Follow live.
Aug 2, 2026SportRead at ABC News Australia
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Fatal bus crash at Reitz-Tweeling Crossing leaves four dead
The crash is one of three separate bus-related incidents reported in the province on Saturday
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
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THThe HinduIndia
Kerala heavy rains LIVE: Eight dead, 13 injured, 8 missing following rains: Kerala CM
The Chief Minister also said that 27 houses were completely destroyed, 196 homes were partially damaged and 5,792 people have been shifted to the 209 relief camps set up across the State
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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A fall, a commuter's panic, and the push to offer more than transit
Through frontline staff training and community partnerships, SMRT is working to reshape its network into places of care, culture, and connection.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.
Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota. If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Is walking your dog enough? Inside Singapore's dog gym that's changing canine fitness
A gym for dogs? Not quite Hyrox-level training, but Barker & Pooch offers tailored fitness programmes for canines, using custom-built inclined treadmills, swim sessions and post-workout recovery to help them lead...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Nach Berlin-Anschlag: Wie bereiten sich die kommenden CSD-Paraden vor?
In einigen Städten stehen an den kommenden Wochenenden CSD-Paraden an. Nach dem Anschlag in Berlin sind viele Organisatoren besorgt. Polizei und Veranstalter überprüfen noch einmal ihre Sicherheitskonzepte. Von...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Six killed in Hebei bath house fire
Six people were killed on Sunday afternoon in a fire at a bath house in Yongnian district of Handan, Hebei province, authorities said on Monday.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Winnipeg man pleads guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred in social media posts
A Winnipeg man who self-identified as being "extremely racist" in posts he made on social media has pleaded guilty to advocating genocide and wilfully promoting hatred against Muslims and Jews.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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NNPRUSA
Death toll in Spain border crisis reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back in to Morocco
The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at NPR
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Trump, Netanyahu clash over Iran strategy and Lebanon ceasefire
DUBAI: American President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have found themselves at odds over Iran, Lebanon and the course of ongoing negotiations in the Middle East according to The...
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Love story: Adding three adoptive children was beautiful chaos
Anna and Mark Dombkins say their love for one another and helping others led them to move overseas to adopt.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
NSCN(K) militant arrested in Manipur's Tamenglong
Several extortion documents and cash of ₹2,800 were seized from his possession
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
'No let-up on war on vaping', says HSA chief executive; youngest abuser was 10 years old
HSA CEO Raymond Chua said vaping and its supply networks will continue to evolve, just like scams and drugs.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
FIFA scraps its World Cup investment plan after backlash
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
One person dead, two firefighters injured in Clementi flat fire
Two firefighters suffered burn injuries during the operation and were taken to Singapore General Hospital.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Kretschmer kündigt Ablehnung der Rentenreform im Bundesrat an
Die Bundesregierung will die Rentenreform vollständig umsetzen, doch im Osten gibt es Widerstand. Sachsens Ministerpräsident Kretschmer kündigte ein Nein im Bundesrat an. Die Union im Bund hält dagegen.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Honor mobile phone leading in AI speed
Many commentators have deemed 2017 to be year one for the artificial intelligence smartphone as iPhone X and Honor V10 launched into the highly competitive but uniform cellphone market. So will an intelligent phone...
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Saskatoon fire crews searching river after reports of missing person, dog
Reports of a person and dog in the river came in at 11:50 a.m. CST on Friday, said Saskatoon fire chief Doug Wegren.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row defends his work
Prof Jason Arday admitted errors in his work but said he was not a liar after attracting criticism online.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Australia records biggest-ever surge in EV sales
Nearly one in every two new vehicles sold was either electric or hybrid across April, May and June.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Body of one of the fish workers missing from Muthalapozhi recovered
Freemon's body was recovered from Kannanthura, around 23 kilometres away from Muthalalozhi during a joint search operation of the Indian Coast Guard, Coastal Police and the Marine Enforcement Wing
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
'Grateful to driver who reported me to police': Ex-Kpod addict who vaped in private-hire car
The 25-year-old was so hooked on Kpods he spent $4,000 in two weeks to feed his habit.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
A timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as search stretches on
Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Years after working together, three former colleagues reunited to design a home in Singapore
Their shared history and easy rapport allowed the house to evolve naturally, resulting in light-filled spaces designed for gatherings, everyday comfort and the family's treasured belongings.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Debatte über Fünf-Prozent-Hürde: Ist die Sperrklausel noch zeitgemäß?
In Deutschland hat die Debatte über die Fünf-Prozent-Hürde erneut Fahrt aufgenommen. Befürworter und Gegner streiten über die Sperrklausel. Eine Reform des Wahlrechts gilt als möglich. Von Frank Aischmann.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Xi stresses nonstop efforts to fight undesirable work styles
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, stressed that the fight against undesirable work styles should not be stopped.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
One of Calgary's most decorated Second World War veterans dies at 101
Navy Capt. William (Bill) Wilson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1942, serving aboard HMCS Ottawa as a seaman gunner during the latter stages of the Battle of the Atlantic and taking part in the D-Day landings...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Root in 'very different place' over Test captaincy
England's Joe Root is ready to embrace his second stint as Test captain, saying he is in a "very different place" to when he stepped down from the role four years ago.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Eighteen days in a Japanese police cell killed our daughter, family says
A 16-year-old girl's family alleges she was so traumatised by her time in a police cell, it killed her. Her case is now the focus of court action alleging she was a victim of Japan's "hostage justice" system.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
UDF government orders re-investigation into KSU black flag protest against Veena George
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala's office said the decision was predicated on a petition filed by KSU activists arrested on allegedly trumped-up charges of attempted murder and armed assault
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Hundreds of vape, Kpod addicts have sought help at IMH; some lost jobs due to addiction
The national rehabilitation programme comprises four individual and two group counselling sessions.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
3 states would face Colorado River water cuts under federal plan
Arizona, California, and Nevada would take less water from the Colorado River under a federal proposal to stave off a crisis in the river.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Why older men may be particularly vulnerable to suicide in Singapore
From retirement and declining health to shrinking social circles, older men can face a combination of life changes that experts say may increase their vulnerability to suicide.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead brief
TTagesschauGermany
40-Grad-Marke erneut geknackt - Abkühlung nach Gewittern
Ganz so heiß wie im Juni war es nicht, doch in drei Bundesländern wurde ein neuer Juli-Rekord aufgestellt - mit bis zu 40,5 Grad. Auf die Hitze folgten vielerorts Gewitter. Am Möhnesee in NRW wurden zwei Jugendliche...
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
World's largest automated container terminal starts operation in Shanghai
As part of the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, the system can operate completely unmanned.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Convicted drug trafficker to keep Halifax-area lakeside home, but will pay $240K fine
Gary (Boo) Boudreau, who was targeted by a major cocaine and cannabis investigation, will not lose the million-dollar lakeside home he built partly on the proceeds of crime, but has instead been ordered to pay a $240...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
William and Kate bring children to second last day of Commonwealth Games
Spectators at Glasgow's OVO Hydro were treated to exhilarating performances during New Zealand's 61-54 win over England.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Quick hits: Sprinter's surprise, a bored prince and a stunning upset
Prince George looks utterly disinterested, Jamaican netballers celebrate and Australian sprinter's surprise visit. Here are the quick hits from day nine of the Commonwealth Games.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Three go missing, one injured, following landslip due to heavy rains at Tirthahalli
Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra, who visited the spot, said those affected were workers who had come from different parts of the State in search of employment
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Marching towards inclusion: How S'pore's first contingent of persons with disabilities train for NDP 2026
The historic 21-member contingent includes a visually impaired woman with her guide dog.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
Survivor's testimony key in helping convict ex-boyfriend of murder
C.C. Opanowski says it's still difficult to process the fact that a person she once loved was convicted of murder. She hopes that others can learn from her story.
May 11, 2025LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Massive Attack band members barred from re-entering Singapore over support for political cause, unfurling of foreign flag at concert
The band held up a Palestinian flag during a concert on Jul 19. Singapore does not allow the public display of foreign national emblems without a permit or exemption.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Hamburger Datenschutzbeauftragter: Verbot von Meta Glasses möglich
Der Hamburger Datenschutzbeauftragte Fuchs warnt vor Meta Smart Glasses: Die Brillen, die kaum von normalen Brillen zu unterscheiden sind, ermöglichen heimliches Filmen. Ein Verbot sei nicht ausgeschlossen. Von...
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
China launches communication satellite for Algeria
China launched Algeria's first communication satellite, Alcomsat-1, into a preset orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan early Monday.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Aboriginal to Indigenous: Leaders, advocates reflect on decades of state linguistic changes
Ten years after the Government of Canada officially adopted the term "Indigenous" instead of "Aboriginal," discussions persist on what terms best describe First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead brief
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BBBCUK
Suffolk fire 'stable' and fundraiser set up
Fire crews remain at Dunwich Heath and RSPB Minsmere. Meanwhile, a fundraising appeal is launched.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
The US may have reached 'turning point' in school shooting punishments
For the third time in US history, a parent has been held criminally responsible for the murderous actions of their child. Legal experts have suggested it marks a turning point for American prosecutors.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Train services affected due to landslips on tracks between Yedakumari and Shirvagilu stations
A relief material train reached the affected spot to assist in the restoration operations.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
'I'm out of a deep hole': 41-year-old mother on her two-year journey in building stability
With help from her family coach and the ComLink+ scheme, she found employment and enrolled her kid in pre-school.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNCBS NewsUSA
Dr. Anthony Fauci on pandemics, partisan critics, and "the psyche of the country"
Millions today owe their lives to the work of the man who devoted his career to public health, but in recent years Dr. Anthony Fauci has been targeted by a partisan, anti-science spectrum of opponents.
Jun 16, 2024LocalRead at CBS News
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
5 Singapore hotels to check into for the National Day long weekend
From neighbourhood stays in Chinatown and Selegie to a quieter Sentosa escape, these hotels offer plenty of reasons to play tourist at home over the SG61 long weekend.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
BGH betont strenge Regeln für Ärzte-Siegel
Die Zeitschrift Focus vergibt ein Ärzte-Siegel, mit dem Mediziner gegen Gebühr werben können. Die Wettbewerbszentrale hält das für unzulässig und hat vor dem Bundesgerichtshof nun einen Erfolg errungen. Von Max Bauer.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Chinese, Algerian presidents hail successful launch of communications satellite
President Xi Jinping and his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika exchanged congratulatory messages on the successful launch of Alcomsat-1 in the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China's southwestern province...
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
Permits issued for Alberta coal mine expansion despite environmental opposition
A sprawling expansion of a massive thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alta., has been approved by Alberta's provincial regulator, clearing the way for the operator to extend the life of the project well into the next decade.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Manhunt after prisoner escapes from van outside court
Stephen Grzyb, 22, was being taken to Liverpool Magistrates' Court after being charged with burglary.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
The secret formula that makes Eastern Rosellas the perfect earworm
Eastern Rosellas by seven-year-old Miles and his dad Joel Phillips is the perfect song you can't get out of your head. Experts in stage and academia say the ingredients are all there.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Arrested terror suspect had planned to infiltrate CJP protest, says West Bengal Special Task Force
Police say Hamim Mondal was tasked with studying CM Suvendu Adhikari's movements to find vulnerabilities in his security
Aug 2, 2026SecurityRead brief
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Woman who was reported missing found safe in Cambodia by local police
Siti Aishah Siregar Sahat Siregar was believed to have travelled alone to Cambodia on July 28.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Law Society seeks to strike Pritam Singh off the rolls
A High Court notice issued ahead of an Aug 13 Court of Three Judges hearing states that the Law Society is applying to have the Workers' Party chief struck off following his conviction for giving false evidence under...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead brief
TTagesschauGermany
Lückenhafte Kontrollen gegen Schleuserkriminalität in Großstädten
In Frankfurt am Main hatten Schleuser offenbar leichtes Spiel mit falschen Wohnungsbescheinigungen. Hessen will diese Schlupflöcher nun schließen. Doch auch in anderen Bundesländern gibt es Defizite. Von Volker Siefert.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab
The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
CNCBC NewsCanada
A year after devastating wildfires, N.L. government vows to continue to help
Craig Pardy, Newfoundland and Labrador's finance minister and chair of the Conception Bay North Response and Recovery Committee, says almost a year after the devastating Kingston wildfire there is hope amongst...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Greater Manchester mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
'A tsunami of need': Inside the fight over NDIS appeal rights
Appealing NDIS decisions is already difficult, but advocates fear it is about to become even harder for "incredibly vulnerable" people.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Second Godavari flood warning in force, releif operation in full swing in Konaseema, Polavaram districts
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District Collector R. Mahesh Kumar told The Hindu, "We have intensified relief operations as per the flood protocol for the second flood warning"
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Government will continue to invest in infrastructure, education for Singaporeans: PM Wong
He was speaking at the reopening of Fuchun Community Club in Marsiling on Aug 1.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
National space agency aims to set up satellite mission operations centre by first half of 2027
Satellite mission planning and tasking, space situational awareness capabilities and a multi-agency coordination platform will be housed in the National Space Agency of Singapore's new operations centre.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Laut RKI: 2026 bereits fast 10.000 Menschen wegen Hitze gestorben
In diesem Sommer hat es in Deutschland bereits fast 10.000 Hitzetote gegeben. Das geht aus dem Wochenbericht des Robert Koch-Instituts hervor. Die Zahl ist schon höher als in jedem Gesamtjahr seit 2016.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Asia's tallest wooden pagoda destroyed
The 16-story structure was said to be the tallest wooden pagoda in Asia. No casualties were reported in the incident. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead brief
CNCBC NewsCanada
Feds approve Crawford Nickel Project in Ontario, promising it'll create 5,000 jobs during build
The federal government has approved the Crawford Nickel Project in Northern Ontario saying the mine will draw in $5 billion in investment and create 5,000 jobs during its construction and another 1,300 jobs for...
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Greater Manchester's mayor says Burnham's new powers will change lives
Bev Craig succeeds Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester's mayor after winning Thursday's by-election.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
To prove how easy it is to buy unregulated peptides the ABC organised a deal
The injectable drugs have not been approved for use in Australia but are advertised widely on social media.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Punjab's Dalits power politics with the purse
For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into society's architecture, much like in other parts of India. Guru Ghar in Chak Hakim village of Phagwara is seen as a symbol of rising social, economic...
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Seniors in Kampong Chai Chee can test health gadgets at home for free under new community pilot
The pilot aims to empower older people and caregivers with practical digital skills.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Man gets jail for sexually abusing 11-year-old step-granddaughter who lived with him
After finding out about the abuse, the girl's stepfather confronted his father, but he denied doing anything of a sexual nature.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Städtetag fordert Milliardensummen für Klimaanpassung
Hitzewellen belasten Körper, Psyche, Infrastruktur - umso mehr in Städten, in denen es kaum Möglichkeit zur Abkühlung gibt. Dem müsse man mit Investitionen entgegenwirken, fordert der Deutsche Städtetag.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Xi-style diplomacy brings China closer to world
BEIJING -- A China-style major-country diplomacy has taken shape over the past five years through the overseas trips by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The 29 visits to 58 countries and major international and regional...
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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CNCBC NewsCanada
Canada earns 2 judo golds, Warner claims decathlon silver at Commonwealth Games
Canada topped a pair of judo podiums and Damian Warner added a decathlon silver as part of an eight-medal haul Friday at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Greek police fast-tracking tests to find out how British woman found in suitcase died
Authorities are yet unable to say whether the death of Elisabeth-Jane Ross is considered murder, but toxicology tests are being fast-tracked.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
UTI led to Sydney woman's death three days after giving birth
Gia Lam gave birth to her son and was dead three days later. A coronial inquest found her death was preventable. Her family are now breaking their silence.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Pawan Kalyan gets a special handshake from PM Modi
Wearing a sling, Mr. Pawan Kalyan attended the first public meeting and shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Teen last seen in Changi Village has been found
He was wearing a red T-shirt with black pants, and carrying a beige pouch.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Missing Singaporean woman who unexpectedly left for Cambodia found safe
The family of 20-year-old Aishah Siregar discovered that she transferred hundreds of dollars to an unknown person in the days before she travelled to Cambodia without informing them.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at Channel NewsAsia
TTagesschauGermany
Bilger: Stimmung in der Union und Pläne im Verkehrsministerium
Laut dem neuen Verkehrsminister Bilger verlief die Sondersitzung der Unionsfraktion konstruktiv - wenn auch mit Kritik aus den Wahlkreisen. Mit seinem neuen Job will er "die Infrastruktur in Deutschland aus den...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
China to hold annual memorial for Nanjing Massacre victims
China will hold an annual memorial for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre, in the eastern city of Nanjing Wednesday.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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CNCBC NewsCanada
Man shot at controversial Halifax park criticizes decision to cut security weeks earlier
Early on July 12, Robby Gaudet was hanging out in a public park across from the homeless shelter where he was staying. The next thing he knew he was shot four times. The shooting has highlighted the vulnerability of...
Jul 31, 2026SecurityRead brief
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BBBCUK
Soap star Shane Richie facing drink-drive charge
The 62-year-old was arrested at a petrol station and is due in court in September, police say.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Voters are starting to ask a new question about politics, money
Debate about money in politics has traditionally revolved around whether politicians have broken the rules. But voters are increasingly asking what good judgement looks like.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Narendra Modi all praise for Bobbili Veena artisans
Bobbili Veena is crafted in the heritage city of Bobbili in Vizianagaram district. The instrument has gained nationwide prominence due to patronage from great musicians across the country.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Seniors take flight in first drone soccer tournament
The event is part of a broader push to keep them active and engaged while building social bond.
Aug 1, 2026SportRead at The Straits Times
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CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
Woman jailed after swapping seats with boyfriend who was banned from driving, lying to police
In a separate incident, the woman mounted a centre divider curb, then went for supper instead of moving the car, which was obstructing the rightmost lane of the road.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead brief
TTagesschauGermany
Personalumbau in der CDU: Merz hat jetzt keinen Schutzschild mehr
In der Fraktionssitzung machten die Unionsabgeordneten ihrem Unmut Luft. Merz' Personalumbau scheint zwar zu besänftigen - aber der Kanzler hat jetzt ein Instrument verbraucht, das ihm bald fehlen könnte. Von Tina...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Residents mobilized to protect environment in Tibet
Residents of southwest China's Tibet autonomous region have been mobilized for government-paid patrolling jobs to protect the ecosystem on the "roof of the world."
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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CNCBC NewsCanada
WestJet flight attendants go on strike after airline, union fail to reach a deal
Read original for full source context.
Jul 30, 2026LocalRead at CBC News
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BBBCUK
Sir John Curtice: The 'Burnham bounce' is real but it's not massive
The governing party's poll ratings have improved but they're only just ahead of Reform.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
Trump's new respect for Zelenskyy highlights Netanyahu's problem
Volodymyr Zelenskyy must have felt a little triggered walking into the Oval Office this week. But Donald Trump's public anger is now often directed at another at-war ally.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Bhogapuram airport a historic chapter for Uttarandhra, says Union Civil Aviation Minister
The new international airport will open up unprecedented opportunities in investment, tourism, trade, industry and employment, while placing the region prominently on the global map, says Rammohan Naidu
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
ASEAN and China must continue to strengthen collaborations: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore and China cooperation has shown how countries can co-create solutions.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Steinmeier ernennt Warken, Bilger und Linnemann zu Ministern
Bundespräsident Steinmeier hat drei neue Minister ernannt: Nina Warken, Steffen Bilger und Carsten Linnemann. Die Vereidigung ist aber erst für September geplant, was auf Kritik stößt.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
Education, health fees among key concerns
China to legislate on preschool education
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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BBBCUK
Stick to spending limits, PM and chancellor tell ministers in joint memo
The Chancellor said the Budget on 28 October would "meet our fiscal rules" and give families "stability" to plan for the future.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
'What's happened to me?': Bearing witness as my nan faced dementia
The woman who once chased down a donkey to save her granddaughter would one day need saving herself - and teach me a lesson about love.
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
THThe HinduIndia
S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer's biography released in city
Read original for full source context.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
'Nothing is cast in stone': MPs pledge to raise concerns over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks
They were speaking at a talk concerning the trade-offs between nature and development.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Frei zum Vorsitzenden der Unionsfraktion gewählt
Klare Mehrheit für den neuen Chef: Der bisherige Kanzleramtsminister Frei ist mit 91,9 Prozent der Stimmen zum Vorsitzenden der Unionsfraktion im Bundestag gewählt worden. Er folgt auf den zurückgetretenen Spahn.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
CDChina DailyChina
International group praises green revival
A high-level international advisory body applauded China's efforts to improve the environment and suggested a 15-year strategy against pollution in a draft recommendation report on Monday.
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead brief
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Boaters race against clock as drained canals close
Boaters are trying to beat lock closures as low water levels grip the canal network.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Annabel Crabb's rich chocolate cake with a surprising ingredient
This moist, dark cake has an almost earthy richness and is perfect for those who don't love their desserts super sweet.
Jul 27, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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Bhogapuram airport built six months ahead of schedule: GMR Group Chairman
The GMR group has constructed the new airport at Bhogapuram, the native district of Mr. Rao. The GMR group has constructed the airport six months in advance of the deadline of December, he said.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Access to areas near National Stadium reopened after restrictions owing to NDP Preview
The public is advised to check online map Crowd@NationalStadium for the latest information.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Neue Hitzewelle hat Deutschland im Griff - schwere Gewitter erwartet
Erst wenige Wochen ist es her, dass in Deutschland Temperaturrekorde gebrochen wurden. Jetzt hat die nächste Hitzewelle das Land im Griff. Am Donnerstag soll es bis zu 39 Grad heiß werden. Der DWD warnt vor schweren...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Beijing, Moscow drill for potential missile warfare
China and Russia kicked off their second joint computer-assisted anti-missile drill on Monday, a move experts said could deter potential missile threats amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
Vizianagaram district administration gets a pat
Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy got appreciation for successful conduct of the programme
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Lifting of wait-out period a relief for private home owners eyeing a flat
The 15-month wait-out period was lifted on July 28, after being in place for nearly four years.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Nach CSD-Anschlag: Prien will Programme gegen Radikalisierung stärken
Der mutmaßliche Attentäter vom Berliner CSD hatte sich früh radikalisiert. Als Konsequenz aus dem Anschlag will Familienministerin Prien Programme stärken, die solche Jugendliche aus dem Extremismus zurückholen sollen.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Memorial Day a time to 'remember', 'inspire'
A memorial service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nanjing Massacre committed during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) brought together hundreds of activists and members of the Chinese...
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
HMT crisis: employees seek MP's intervention
The HMT Employees Union (CITU), in its memorandum, said salaries had been delayed continuously and urged the Centre to implement the long-pending HMT revival package announced earlier.
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Lien Foundation's latest biennial report is a first-aid box
The box is filled with 'medication and tools' that are revealed to be reimagined remedies.
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
Health
TTagesschauGermany
CDU-Personalumbau: Was wird aus dem Unmut über Merz?
Vorläufiger Schlussakt im Stühlerücken: Heute sind die neuen Minister im Kabinett Merz ernannt worden - und Thorsten Frei wurde zum Unionsfraktionschef gewählt. Endet damit auch der Unmut über den CDU-Chef und...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Dangerous stunts get thumbs-down from video platforms
Multiple social media and video streaming platforms will limit who can view videos that depict dangerous stunts - and may even prohibit such material - in an effort to discourage imitators.
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
Digital medical emergency referral system set to transform patient care in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the first State in the country to implement the model, in which a referred patient's medical history will reach the control room online before they arrive at the hospital
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Stay curious in the age of AI, TikTok chief Chew Shou Zi tells NTU PhD graduates
Hours spent playing computer games as a boy fuelled his interest in technology.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Niedrigwasser auf Rhein und Donau schränkt Schifffahrt ein
Sichtbare Kiesbänke, vertrocknete Uferbereiche und Seitenarme ohne Wasser - die Flüsse leiden unter dem fehlenden Regen. Die historisch niedrigen Pegelstände behindern die Schifffahrt auf Donau und Rhein massiv.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Taiwan's New Party vows to help improve relations
Top political adviser Yu Zhengsheng met with a Taiwan delegation representing the island's New Party in Beijing on Monday to discuss the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations and how to achieve the "great...
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
Kerala heavy rains highlights: Eight killed as heavy rain triggers floods across Kerala
Orange alert issued for 13 Districts; Thiruvananthapuram to recieve isolated moderate rainfall over the next three hours
Aug 2, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
The courage to go bald: Why more girls are shaving their heads for children with cancer
The growing number of girls taking part reflects changing social attitudes.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Berliner Justiz wehrt sich gegen Kritik nach CSD-Anschlag
Den mutmaßlichen Attentäter vom CSD in Berlin hatten die Behörden im Blick - dennoch kam es zum Anschlag. Nach lauter Kritik weist die Berliner Justiz Vorwürfe zurück. Die öffentliche Auseinandersetzung sei zu...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Former Chongqing political official facing corruption investigation
Sun Zhengcai, the former secretary of Chongqing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, has been placed under investigation on suspicion of accepting bribes, according to the Supreme People's...
Dec 12, 2017LocalRead brief
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THThe HinduIndia
How monsoon ready is Chennai?
As Chennai begins the countdown to the Northeast monsoon, the city confronts the twin challenges of a weak Southwest monsoon, followed by prospects of intense rainfall during the ensuing monsoon. An additional factor...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Underground hub in Marine Parade offers S'pore's first one-stop access to social services, shops
The Anchor @ Marine Parade is expected to be fully operational in 2027.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Straits Times
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TTagesschauGermany
Hintergrund zur Kabinettsumbildung: Drei Entlassungen, drei Ernennungen
Bundespräsident Steinmeier hat heute den neuen Kabinettsmitgliedern ihre Ernennungs- und den scheidenden ihre Entlassungsurkunden übergeben - eine Ministerin bekam sogar beides. Wer welchen Posten übernimmt.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Xi: Uproot undesirable work styles
General Secretary Xi Jinping warns about the recurrence of undesirable work styles - formalities for formalities' sake, hedonism, and extravagance.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
J&K speeds up FRA implementation; warns Forest Dept. against eviction notices
The announcement comes months after the Lok Bhavan and the elected government were at loggerheads over the eviction drive in Jammu's Sunjwan, Bathindi, Raika, and Sidhra areas in Jammu
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Singer's rare benign spinal tumour kept at bay with proton beam therapy
Proton beam therapy was used to shrink the tumour after it occurred for the third time.
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
Health
TTagesschauGermany
Ernennung und Vereidigung: Wann ist ein Minister ein Minister?
Der Bundespräsident hat heute neue Minister ernannt. Aber erst nach der Sommerpause im September sollen sie im Bundestag vereidigt werden. Das ist umstritten. Von Frank Aischmann.
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Beijing's Haidian district halts removal of building signs
Urban management authorities in Beijing's Haidian district have suspended the removal of signs and billboards from buildings, and have not made a decision when work would resume.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
More choices for test centres among key changes for NEET (PG) 2026
The reforms are aimed at making the process more convenient for the candidates, according to the Union Health Ministry; a total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET (PG) 2026 which will be conducted in a...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Enhanced security measures around National Stadium for NDP 2026
The enhanced measures will take effect for the whole of Aug 9.
Aug 1, 2026SecurityRead brief
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TTagesschauGermany
Wie Wahlkämpfer in Sachsen-Anhalt auf die Kabinettsumbildung schauen
Kanzler Merz wollte mit dem Personalumbau neuen Schwung erzeugen - CDU-Politiker in Sachsen-Anhalt befürchten das Gegenteil. Besonders ein Fall sorgt für Unmut. Zerstritten erscheinen will man aber nicht. Von Hannes...
Jul 29, 2026LocalRead at Tagesschau
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Emojis frown on corruption
An emojis package highlighting the eight-point austerity rules has become a hit on the internet.
Dec 11, 2017LocalRead at China Daily
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THThe HinduIndia
Health Minister inaugurates development projects at Ernakulam General Hospital
Minister inaugurates a tensile-roof walkway, a yard development and drainage project, and the Gastroenterology department at the General Hospital
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
