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The bird of prey was found injured on the ground but was nursed back to health over a month.
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Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026
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The smartest city begins with shade
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Malaysia shuts down Network School, Balaji Srinivasan's techno-utopian project, over licensing issues; Srinivasan says he is opening a new campus in Kazakhstan (Wall Street Journal)
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Singer-actor Cha Eun-woo files appeal after paying 13 bln won in taxes
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₹18 crore donations 'stolen' annually from Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple: MNS chief Raj Thackeray
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Report: Saudi crown prince urged Trump to refrain from strikes
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EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis
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I tried the new Galaxy AI video tracker on my Z Fold 8 — and it fixes my biggest problem with phone videos
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A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need.
Hundreds of dead fish in river linked to heatwave
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How 'Situational Awareness' Hedge Fund Dropped 67% in AI Stock Rout
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Three incidents keep search and rescue crews busy in Tasmania
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Space stocks could offer long-term growth beyond launch providers: Report
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Cancer may be breaking its own DNA to keep growing
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Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal
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SpaceAI could be Southeast Asia’s edge against El Niño—if governments actually use it
SpaceAI—the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and space technologies—can help Southeast Asia turn raw data into outcomes like saved lives.
Australia's Rhiannan Iffland becomes greatest cliff diver of all time
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Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
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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.
Young S’poreans see promise in job tasters, but hope for deeper and more targeted career support
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See the Moon phase expected for August 2, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
US: Multiple dead in shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Idaho
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iPhone Air 2 leak points to a smaller Dynamic Island and upgraded cameras
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Are Americans really richer than Europeans?
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