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Mexican drug lords arrested in El Paso

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and a son of his former partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested on Thursday in El Paso, Texas, in a major coup for U.S. authorities that may also reshape the Mexican criminal landsc...

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The spray-on marathon shoe set for Paris

Running brand On made its latest move in the super shoe race on the eve of the Paris Olympics, unveiling a marathon shoe produced by a robotic arm spraying material onto a mold in three minutes.

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Netanyahu meets Trump, says working on cease-fire

Former U.S. President Donald Trump said his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had always been warm as the two leaders met on Friday (July 26), and the Israeli leader said he hoped progress was being made in talk...

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World’s largest platypus conservation center opens in Australia

Platypus Rescue HQ, the world's largest and first of its kind conservation centre, has welcomed its founding population as part of a project to advance understanding of the animals' reproductive biology and stem their decline in the face...

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Saboteurs attack French railways ahead of Olympic ceremony

Saboteurs struck France's TGV high-speed train network in a series of pre-dawn attacks that caused chaos on the country's busiest rail lines ahead of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for...

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U.S. upgrades Australia's northern bases amid tensions with China

The U.S. military is building infrastructure in northern Australia to help it project power into the South China Sea if a crisis with China erupts, a Reuters review of documents and interviews with U.S. and Australian defense officials s...

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Thai opposition set for court battle over royal insults law

Thailand's main opposition figurehead is hopeful his election-winning Move Forward Party will survive an upcoming dissolution case, but warned of the impact of another investigation that could leave the popular progressive outfit decimated.

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U.S. arrests El Chapo's son and Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' in Texas

Mexican drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and the son of his former partner, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, were arrested in El Paso, Texas, the U.S. Justice Department said.

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Harris strikes tougher tone on Gaza ceasefire deal

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to help reach a Gaza ceasefire deal that would ease the suffering of Palestinian civilians, striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden.

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California governor orders removal of homeless encampment

California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state would begin removing homeless encampments after a recent Supreme Court decision upheld anti-camping laws used to ticket and fine people living on the streets.

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Alberta premier holds back tears as wildfire rages

A raging wildfire has devastated the western Canadian tourist town of Jasper, potentially destroying up to 50% of structures, and firefighters were working to save as many buildings as possible, authorities said.

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What you need to know about Venezuela's election

Venezuela’s presidential candidates made their final appeals to voters ahead of the country’s election Sunday. President Nicholas Maduro who has been in the job since 2013 is running for a third term. His challenger is Edmundo Gonzalez, ...

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Biden meets with Netanyahu, presses for ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. President Joe Biden pressed for a ceasefire to the 9-month-old war in Gaza in talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (July 25), with Vice President Kamala Harris due to meet the Israeli leader later in the ...

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Germany demands better airport security after activist blockades

German politicians insisted better protection was needed for the country's airports on Thursday (July 25) after climate activists were able to breach fences and disrupt air traffic for the second day in a row.

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N. Korean trash balloons land near S. Korea's presidential complex

North Korean balloons carrying trash have landed near South Korea's presidential office, the Presidential Security Service said on Wednesday. North Korea has been sending balloons across the fortified border since May.

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Deadly typhoon sinks freighter as it barrels through Taiwan

Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan, killing two people, triggering flooding and sinking a freighter offshore before heading across the sea and into China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.

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Sea urchins fed cabbage in Japan to help fight marine damage

The waters of Sagami Bay, located off Japan's Kanagawa Prefecture, are inundated with black sea urchins who graze on marine plants. Researchers say the booming population has caused desertification along Kanagawa's coast and are now work...

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Salt Lake City to host 2034 Winter Olympics

After earning 83 out of a possible 89 “yes” votes from the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday, Salt Lake City was officially named the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, the first time the U.S. city has done so since 2002.

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How Tahiti’s seafloor contributes to perfect surfing waves

While most 2024 Olympians will be battling for glory in Paris, the world's best surfers will be going for gold some 10,000 miles away on the island of Tahiti, where the spinning blue barrels of Teahupo'o might be the real star of the show.

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Typhoon Gaemi brings heavy rain to Manila, forcing evacuation

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi has flooded the Philippine capital Manila and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices and cancel flights and declare a state of calamity in a region that is home to 13 million people.

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Nepal plane crash at Kathmandu airport kills 18

At least 18 people were killed when a regional passenger plane belonging to Nepal's Saurya Airlines crashed and caught fire while taking off from the capital Kathmandu on Wednesday, officials said. The pilot, who was pulled from the wrec...

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New Zealand report finds over 200,000 people abused in care

A landmark New Zealand report revealed that near one in three children, young people and vulnerable adults were abused in the country's state and religious care over the last 70 years. The findings follow a national investigation into th...

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Secret Service head quits after Trump assassination attempt

U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned after the agency came under harsh scrutiny for its failure to stop a would-be assassin from wounding former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, the White House said.

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Will anyone challenge Kamala Harris' nomination?

Four thousand Democratic delegates are set to vote for U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's official presidential nominee at the Democratic National Convention, which will take place Aug. 19-22, but what are the chances th...

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Netanyahu in U.S. says hostage deal may come soon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told families of hostages held in Gaza that a deal that would secure their loved ones' release could be nearing, his office said.

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Tiny insect devastates Tunisia's prickly pear industry

A tiny insect, known to some as the prickly pear cochineal, is ravaging Tunisia’s prickly pears, a critical source of revenue for the North African country's agriculture sector and economy.

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Mallorcans live in caravans as tourists snap up housing

A number of Mallorcan residents are resorting to living in caravans parked in makeshift camps as they are priced out of the housing market partly due to a tourism boom on the Spanish holiday island.

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Kenyan police fire teargas amid pro and anti-govt protests

Kenya's anti-government protesters were met by counter-demonstrators in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday (July 22) in the latest unrest since demonstrations erupted over proposed tax hikes last month. More than 50 people have been killed a...

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Palestinian factions agree to form government in China talks

Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah agreed to end their divisions and form an interim national unity government during negotiations in China that ended on Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said.

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Ukraine mourns athletes lost to war ahead of Olympics

Ahead of the Summer Olympics which open in Paris this week, Ukraine is mourning athletes like rising judo star Stanislav Hulenkov whose sporting promise was cut short by the war, now grinding towards its 30th month.

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