Kabini dam: Fresh flood alert issued as rains intensify in Kerala
Inflow into the Kabini dam in Mysuru district has gone up yet again as incessant rains lashed its catchment areas in Kerala
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Why the Loire Valley is about so much more than fairytale castles
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Right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as new Colombian president: All you need to know about him
Abelardo de la Espriella took office as Colombia’s president on Friday, pledging a tough crackdown on crime and insurgency.
Inside Newcastle 2.0 - how the project is changing
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Hormuz attacks intensify pressure on ADNOC operations
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DOE confirms haze movement, unhealthy API hits Serian, Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Bintulu
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Yonhap News hosts annual badminton tournament for multicultural families
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Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service
Social organizations are skeptical about the government's ideas for a civilian service program that youths could choose as an alternative should Germany reinstate mandatory military conscription.
Top 61 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Christina Aguilera and Shakira to Trevor Noah
The UAE’s live events season is nearing full swing, with a wave of rescheduled concerts joining newly announced shows to create another busy calendar.
Environmentalists flag land use changes in Periya-Pakranthalam elephant corridor
The Animal and Nature Ethics Community Trust has submitted a representation to senior forest department officials seeking immediate intervention to protect the ecologically sensitive corridor
Maharashtra FDA permanently cancels Pune-based pharma firm's license over six contaminated medicines, GMP lapses
The inspection revealed incomplete manufacturing records, poor hygiene, inadequate quality-control systems and the omission of ingredients specified in approved Ayurvedic formulations
Defence ministry initiates efforts to co-join 6th-Generation fighter aircraft programme: Parliamentary panel
The Ministry of Defence reportedly told the panel that it has “initiated efforts in a concerted manner to co-join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme viz., Future Combat Air…
MLB Best Home Run Bets For August 8, 2026—Schwarber And Harper
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Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defence supply chains
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Saifuddin Nasution vows stronger security, aims to place Malaysia in Global Peace Index top 10
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Taylor Swift Appears to Block Trump From Using Her Song in TikTok Celebrating His Presidency
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Why are homeowners mixing baking soda, detergent and toothpaste? I put this DIY cleaning hack to the test to find out
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Smriti Irani’s motherhood reflections strike emotional chord
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PPS says family visit ban exposes Palestinian prisoners to further Israeli abuse
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Gina Rinehart says ABC Ombudsman finding 'fails all Australian women'
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Saudi Pro League salaries 2026/27: Cristiano Ronaldo is highest-paid player in the world
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Heat-related illness patients in late summer up threefold over past decade: data
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Typhoon Dolphin causes flight chaos in China, with Shanghai set to enter danger zone
Flights serving eastern China were disrupted on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached the coast, with some services cancelled and airlines offering flexible rebooking and refund options for affected passengers.
Lime bikes hurtling around the city: is this the revenge of a priced-out generation? | Andy Beckett
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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke
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Bilawal calls Makkah Defence Agreement historic milestone, hails PM Shehbaz and CDF Munir
Says it will further strengthen the country's defence capabilities
India’s Kusha missile test signals step closer to self-reliance for air defence
India’s first test of its Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile system is seen as a milestone that could pave the way for New Delhi to bolster its home-grown air defence network and meet the challenges of future conflicts.
The humble notebook still matters in the age of AI
When I think about one of the most critical thinking tools in the history of civilization, I think about the notebook. Yes, I mean the paper-filled wonder that so many of the world’s greatest thinkers have used to capture thoughts that sometimes contained great ideas.
Man found with knife wounds in lift before another falls to death at same Hong Kong block
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Paediatrician makes vaccine call over summer flu
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Skye Blakely and Claire Pease tied for the lead after 1st day of the US gymnastics championships
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Waldschmidt walks off LA with 2-run HR as D-backs hand Dodgers 7th straight loss
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Sindh IG dissolves Mir Raza probe team after post-mortem reveals firearm injury
Multiple ante-mortem injuries, firearm wound found; lawyer accuses police of pressuring family to accept suicide
Trump announces $560m critical minerals investment in tiny NSW town
The Pentagon is investing more than half a billion dollars to expand an Australian critical mineral project poised to become the world's first scandium mine.
Rockliff adviser, ex-minister chosen as Liberal Senate replacements
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X announces the Original Content Rewards Program and will discontinue Revenue Sharing on Sep. 7, saying existing Revenue Sharing members can apply for access (@xcreators)
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What I’ve been reading
1. Mike Jay, Wireheads: An Unnatural History of Technology in the Brain. Much of this story is told through the lens of the accompanying science fiction and non-neuro trends in other parts of science.
- Mike Jay's "Wireheads" explores tech's impact on the brain.
- Vasily Grossman's WWII narrative is compelling despite repetition.
- Forough Farrokhzad's poetry is passionate despite early death.
Q1 Results Today Live: Delhivery, Anant Raj, Apollo Micro Systems, Akums Drugs Pharma, Aditya Birla Fashion, Ceigall India, PNC Infratech Oswal Pumps to announce Q1 results
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'End this war. NOW': US senators introduce resolution
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New mystery microbe found in toxic pesticide dump could hold key to new medicines
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What to know about Trump’s new attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The Trump administration is once again trying to limit who can become an American, with a pair of executive orders issued this week that attempt to place restrictions on birthright citizenship and on…
Rushdy Abaza: the Don Juan of Egyptian cinema
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SEBI streamlines inspections of market intermediaries, cuts routine visits
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Driver charged with causing death of pump attendant was allegedly under influence of drugs
Ray Png AZ was on Aug 8 handed a total of eight charges for several traffic offences.
All Eyes Are on AJ Brown During Patriots' Training Camp
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5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and more (Aug. 8-9)
Looking for what to watch this weekend? 'Evil Dead Burns,' 'Pearl,' 'Spoiler Alert,' and more great movies just landed on streaming
Captain martyred, 7 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Hangu: ISPR
The military media affairs wing said on Saturday that a captain was martyred while seven terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district.
Naqvi sets Sept 30 deadline for Safe City expansion in Islamabad
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday directed that the Islamabad Safe City expansion project be completed by Sept 30.
APOD: 2026 August 8 – A Messier Moment for Tempel 2
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Red Sox Extend Improbable Winning Streak in Wild Way
The Boston Red Sox pushed their winning streak to nine games on Friday, bringing their record to 27-4 since July 1.
Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions
Pezeshkian says Iran open to dialogue, warns against regional divisions Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is prepared to pursue dialogue to protect its national interests but will not accept demands that undermine its sovereignty or defensive capabilities, IRNA reported.
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
The Hong Kong Bar Association has said it “broadly supports” a dedicated offence for persistent child sexual abuse, after concerns over evidential issues in such cases were resolved in other jurisdictions in the past two decades.
Artificial Intelligence: Do AI systems need to be kept on a short leash?
US corporations admit to autonomous hacking capabilities of their AI. Can stricter rules prevent this? And what risks does over-regulation pose?
Supreme leader with no supreme power: Mojtaba Khamenei's absence exposes cracks in Iran's ruling order
In a matter of days, Iran 's President Masoud Pezeshkian went from declaring his "greater access" to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to reporting "very difficult" communication with the injured supreme…
All primary, secondary and JC teachers to complete compulsory AI modules under new MOE plan
The first module must be completed by the end of 2026.
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