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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
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Fifth-generation farm at a standstill due to contamination
The future of Kate Tucker's family farm looks as murky as its waterways, which face a raft of contamination issues, but poor environmental regulation has left her with few options.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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
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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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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 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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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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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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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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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
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
CDChina DailyChina
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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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'Owner has no other option': Increase in cars abandoned on Canberra roads
Tow truck operators say they are being called to more abandoned vehicles across Canberra - and while the government aims to resolve cases within nine days, officials say investigations often take four to six weeks.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Gulf exporters' quest to bypass Hormuz will reshape the region: Bousso
Read original for full source context.
Jun 18, 2026LocalRead at Arab News
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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
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Advocate fears people could 'die waiting' for NDIS appeals
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
S.N.N. Sankaralinga Iyer's biography released in city
Read original for full source context.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
NNPRUSA
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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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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'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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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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Empowered Women, Empower Nations: Chikunga launches Women's Month
The launch marks 70 years since the historic 1956 Women's March
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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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
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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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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Balaclava gang target children on bikes and police officers on river path
Concerned parents say their children have been attacked while riding bikes on the trail since June.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
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Alex Antic's long quest for Liberal Party influence reaches crunch time
After years building a power base within the SA division, the right-wing senator is the frontrunner to become the Liberal Party's state president. It could have wide-ranging implications for Angus Taylor and Ashton Hurn.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
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
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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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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 1, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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'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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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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SABC has amplified South African voices for 90 Years: Sangoni-Diko
Friday marked the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the SABC
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
TTagesschauGermany
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
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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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
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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, 2026FoodRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Dhimsa 'jamboree' highlights tribal heritage of A.P. at Bhogapuram airport inaugural
Around 13,750 schoolchildren perform flawlessly and dances their way to Guinness World Records
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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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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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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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
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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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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Western Cape's new police chief steps in amid violence crisis
His appointment comes as many communities across townships are faced with gang violence
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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
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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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
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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
Trawling ban end fails to cheer fishers as adverse weather spoils their plans
The IMD had warned fishers against venturing out into the sea off Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep in view of possible gusty winds and inclement weather
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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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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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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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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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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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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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
CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
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Victoria's tobacco kingpin is in jail, but violence still grips the state
Kazem Hamad, once dubbed one of the most dangerous wanted men in the world, is now behind bars. But the violence on Victorian streets has continued unabated.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Incessant downpour disrupts life in Kerala's Kozhikode
Eight relief camps opened in district accommodating 214 persons from 72 families evacuated from vulnerable areas
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
NNPRUSA
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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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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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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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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Two children die in Durbanville fire
Twigg says the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
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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
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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
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
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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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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 1, 2026LocalRead at BBC
ANABC News AustraliaAustralia
'We're blowing this thing into the harbour': 50 years since woodchip bombing
A stolen car full of explosives, a hostage held at gunpoint, and a plan gone awry. Inside the anti-woodchip bombing at WA's Bunbury port in 1976.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
Heavy rain batters Kerala's Kannur, two missing, 26 shifted to relief camp
Eight families comprising 26 people were shifted to a relief camp after floodwaters entered houses at Peratta Thottipalam in Ulikkal grama panchayat
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
NNPRUSA
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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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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TSThe Straits TimesSingapore
Police appeal for missing teen, last seen in Changi Village
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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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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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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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
CNChannel NewsAsiaSingapore
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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
'People are really suffering': Ukraine's drones bring war home to Russia
For years, people in Russia's largest and most affluent cities were shielded from the impacts of their country's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but not anymore.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at ABC News Australia
THThe HinduIndia
The hopes of two families are dashed as terror attack leaves their sole breadwinners dead
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announces an ex gratiaassistance of ₹20 lakh each for the families of the two Chhattisgarh workers killed in a terror attack in Kelam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at The Hindu
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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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Nearly 1 in 4 Americans want CEOs to "stop being greedy," survey finds
New poll explores what people wish corporate leaders understood about economic life in the U.S. today.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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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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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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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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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
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
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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
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
No evidence of EVM tampering, says poll official on fourth day
"This is not re-counting. This is EVM Checking and Verification process," Chennai District Election Officer and Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G.S. Sameeran said. "It is a 100% transparent exercise to...
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead brief
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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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CNCBS NewsUSA
Lawyer for Rep. Miller's ex-wife files for restraining order amid abuse claims
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse - which he denies.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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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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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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Limpopo Health dept urges men to speak out against GBV
The dept says men should be active participants in ending GBVF.
Aug 1, 2026LocalRead at SABC News
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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
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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
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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
ANArab NewsSaudi Arabia
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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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
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China's 'push towards assimilation' could drive its minorities to extinction
China's new ethnic unity law is threatening to make the languages and culture of 55 different ethnic groups extinct.
Aug 1, 2026Human RightsRead brief
THThe HinduIndia
UAS-B introduces low-cost technology to farmers to produce biochar, trains them to improve soil health
The team from UAS-B has used a simple and portable drum technology that doesn't cost much to produce biochar
Aug 1, 2026HealthRead brief
CNCBS NewsUSA
Brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho" pleads guilty to U.S. drug charges
Antonio Oseguera Cervantes worked for cartels with his brother Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, the drug lord known as "El Mencho," according to federal prosecutors.
Jul 31, 2026LocalRead at CBS News
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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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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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