U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on Russia

via U.S. Senate passes bill that would impose punishing new sanctions on RussiaThe bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports that fund the Ukraine war.

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U.S. doing ‘whatever it takes to support’ Japan as Yen plummets: Bessent

via U.S. doing ‘whatever it takes to support’ Japan as Yen plummets: BessentBessent said the yen's substantial undervaluation could trigger other economic problems or competitive devaluations of other currencies "which is unhealthy."

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U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia

via U.S. State Department closing consulates in Canada, Japan and IndonesiaThe State Department is planning to close its posts in St. George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada.

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Iran, US make opposing claims of peace talks as cargo ships report strikes

via Iran, US make opposing claims of peace talks as cargo ships report strikesA British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East

via Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle EastOil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.

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Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officials

via Canadian NATO intern to stay in Belgian custody on spying charge: officialsFollowing a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention.

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Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.

via Tate brothers to remain in jail as they fight extradition to the U.K.A judge set a detention hearing for Aug. 13 to determine whether the Tates should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process.

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A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowd

via A person is killed and several are injured at Berlin’s LGBTQ+ march when a car drives into the crowdOne person was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a car drove into a crowd during Berlin's annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade, prompting police to end the event.

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ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

via ICC removes chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegationsBy a large majority, the International Criminal Court’s 125-member states ousted British barrister Karim Khan, the first time in its history the court has made such a move.

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Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboard

via Police boat crashes into central London bridge, throwing officers overboardParamedics treated the injured on a black inflatable boat as a police helicopter hovered overhead near the clock tower that houses the bell known as Big Ben.

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Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officials

via Ebola outbreak in Congo has killed over 1,000 at a record rate: officialsThe head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said 1,031 deaths have been confirmed from the fast-spreading and incurable Bundibugyo virus behind the outbreak.

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Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadership

via Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine army chief after protests over military leadershipZelenskyy appointed Mykhailo Drapatyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine’s armed forces after protests demanding his predecessor's removal and the defence minister's reinstatement.

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UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe

via UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann WiddecombeJoshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror. Police are continuing to investigate his motive.

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U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continues

via U.S. strikes Iran over troop deaths as campaign against Tehran continuesStep by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month's interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplier

via Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce at Taco Bell, Mexico supplierThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said shredded lettuce from a single supplier in Mexico was sent to Taco Bell in five U.S. states.

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More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: poll

via More Canadians now trust China under Xi than U.S. under Trump: pollChina executed four Canadian citizens in early 2025, with Beijing saying at the time all four were dual citizens and had been prosecuted on drug charges.

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Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. police

via Former politician Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’: U.K. policeA 28-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder and terror crimes remains in custody on an extended detention warrant under the Terrorism Act.

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U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola

via U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for EbolaThe CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization, other U.S. federal agencies and public health authorities 'to help prevent further transmission.'

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Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reports

via Passenger’s head and shoulders sucked out of window on flight from Greece: reportsPassengers told Greek media that they heard a loud bang, that oxygen masks dropped and that the plane began descending, the Associated Press said.

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Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPP

via Canadian fugitive arrested in Colombia after over 3 years on the run: OPPThe OPP said Arif Jhuman was located and arrested in Medellín by Colombian police.

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