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Reports: Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

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Iran says open to nuclear talks but no stop to enrichment

The comments by the spokesperson of the foreign ministry come after a visit by an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) official to Tehran last week.

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Sherrod Brown announces run for Senate

Brown, 72, is viewed as one of Democrats' most formidable Senate candidates in next year's midterms, as they try to take control of the chamber in the face of a daunting map.

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California's proposed redistricting maps face Republican backlash

Newly proposed maps for redistricting in California could potentially cut down the number of Republicans from nine representatives to five.

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Three GOP governors sending National Guard troops to D.C.

The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio have said they're sending hundreds of their National Guard troops to join the military force already deployed in Washington, D.C. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

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U.S. to change 'good moral character' citizenship requirement

CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the new rule could make it harder for immigrants to become U.S. citizens.

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Zelenskiy bringing European leaders to Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be joined by several European leaders at a White House meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday (August 18) aimed at brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Africanews

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German FM criticizes China over 'aggressive behavior'

During a trip to Japan on Monday, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also criticized China for its "support for the Russian war machine" amid Moscow's ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now well into its fourth year.

Euronews

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Debunking Moscow allegations EU plotting Hungarian 'regime change'

The Kremlin has made unfounded claims Brussels is actively plotting the overthrow of Viktor Orbán — analysts warn Russia is meddling in Hungarian politics.

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U.S. talks with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

U.S. special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a U.S.-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.

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China extends probe into EU dairy products

China has extended its anti-subsidy investigation into European Union dairy imports by six months, showing little sign of let up in a two-front trade war with Brussels and Washington.

Reuters

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Bolivia presidential count shows centrist Rodrigo Paz in surprise lead

Early official results in Bolivia showed the centrist Rodrigo Paz of the Christian Democratic Party leading Sunday's presidential race, with a surprise 32% of the vote according to the country's electoral tribunal.

Reuters

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Largest U.S. immigration detention centre opens in Texas

A new immigration detention centre in the US, set to become the country's largest, has officially opened in Texas. It's part of the Trump administration's strategy to increase deportations of undocumented migrants. The facility is on a m...

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Productivity boss: Red tape holding back Australian economy

Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood says regulations and 'red tape' are dampening productivity in Australian workplaces, adding that governments need to embody a 'growth mindset'.

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Metro becomes a major battleground for next year's NSW election

The Metro is shaping up to be one of the big debates for the 2026 New South Wales state election, with both the Premier and Opposition Leader fronting media to plug their progress — or lack thereof — on new projects.

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Poilievre’s future in the hands of rural Alberta voters

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s future will be determined in a byelection in the rural Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. Not only will the voters decide if he returns to the House of Commons, it could signal whether Poiliev...

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More national guard troops are expected to deploy to D.C.

More National Guard troops are heading soon to Washington, D.C., and they are preparing to start carrying weapons in the coming days, officials say, a major shift that comes days after President Trump said he was deploying them to “take ...

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Washington State sues Trump Administration over Climate Funds

Washington state's attorney general, Nick Brown, is suing the Trump administration for illegally withholding over $9 million in federal funds intended to help the state combat the effects of climate change

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European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of peace talks

European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with U.S President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.

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Bolivians head to the polls in elections marked by economic crisis

Bolivians head to the polls Sunday (August 17) for elections marked by a deep economic crisis that has seen the left implode and the right eyeing its first shot at power in 20 years.

France 24

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France to loan iconic Bayeux Tapestry to UK

A storytelling masterpiece recounting the complex history of Anglo-French relations, will soon leave French territory for the first time in 900 years. From September of next year, the Bayeux Tapestry will star at a blockbuster exhibition...

France 24

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DR Congo government rejects Kenya's naming of consul to occupied Goma

Kinshasa said the appointment amounted to disrespect for the country’s territorial integrity and could appear to legitimise the M23’s occupation of the eastern city.

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France says citizen arrested in Mali is accredited embassy employee

The junta took Yann Vezilier into custody recently along with others, accusing them of taking part in an alleged plot to destabilize the country.

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The Summit: Trump's diplomatic gambit, and Putin's prize

The first meeting between the American and Russian presidents since Vladimir Putin launched his war on Ukraine three-and-a-half years ago resulted in no ceasefire, and no concrete results. So, what did President Trump and President Putin...

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Woman with ALS hopes Uruguay is closer to legalizing euthanasia

CNN’s Dario Klein speaks with a woman living with ALS who says she doesn’t want to suffer anymore and supports legalizing euthanasia in Uruguay.

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Rural clinics may be forced to close due to provision in Trump law

President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is impacting federal funding for health care clinics in rural Maine.

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Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia

European leaders issued a statement after being debriefed by US President Donald Trump on his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. They said they are ready to work towards a trilateral meeting, insisting on "ironclad secu...

Euronews

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Bolivia faces rightward shift as election looms amid crisis and divide

Bolivia’s presidential race is taking shape against the backdrop of a deep economic crisis and fractures within the ruling left. Analysts say the divisions have boosted the chances of a right-wing victory, which would mark a major politi...

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Trump orders Smithsonian museums to be reviewed for ‘Americanism’

Supporters of the Smithsonian museums in the US push back against the Trump administration's plans to target racial diversity.

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