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Caucasian mafia head Yanis Yushayev killed in shooting at Caesarea gas station

Video footage of the incident showed Yushayev leaving a restaurant at the gas station before the suspected killer approached him from behind and shot him at close range in the head.

  • Caucasian mafia leader Yanis Yushayev killed in Caesarea gas station shooting
  • Assassin fired close-range shot to Yushayev's head, killing him
  • Police investigation launched, perpetrator's identity unknown

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In his desperate search for a Middle East victory, Trump confuses tactics with strategy - opinion

Hardly a day goes by without Iran thumbing its nose at Trump, declaring that Tehran, not Washington, controls the international waterway of the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Trump's Middle East strategy mixes tactics with strategy
  • Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and Nikolai Mladenov involved in negotiations
  • Netanyahu aware only Israel can enforce agreement against Hamas

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Man arrested for breaking into Toronto synagogue, stealing religious items

The suspect, Kayce Ranger, allegedly broke into the place of worship during the early morning hours on August 18 and stole several religious items before fleeing the scene.

  • 35-year-old Kayce Ranger arrested for breaking into Toronto synagogue
  • Ranger stole religious items during early morning break-in
  • Ranger charged with breaking and entering, faces additional hate crime charges

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Mayors left disappointed by National ruling out bed tax

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the decision raises serious questions about the government's commitment to the Regional Deal.

  • Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown disappointed National Party ruled out bed tax
  • Queenstown Lakes District Mayor John Glover called it a "complete u-turn"
  • Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell expressed surprise, councils rely on ratepayer funds

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ANC has proven its commitment to fighting corruption: Ramaphosa

ANC President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the party has proven its commitment to fighting corruption

  • ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa affirmed party's commitment to fighting corruption.
  • Measures include step-aside resolution, strengthened integrity commission, and Madlanga Commission.
  • ANC-led government rebuilding law enforcement and pursuing state capture cases.

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Lagos proposes new wastewater, faecal sludge rates and charges

The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), has proposed new rates and charges for wastewater and faecal sludge management across the state. The post Lagos proposes new wastewater, faecal sludge rates and charges appeared first on Nairametrics .

  • Lagos proposes new wastewater and faecal sludge rates and charges.
  • Proposal aims to enhance regulation and improve service delivery.
  • Rates to undergo legislative review before approval.

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Syria meets Israeli spy chief to 'defuse tensions' after bombing

Syria has quietly held talks with an Israeli spy chief to “defuse tensions” after an airbase bombing that threatened to open a new front in the regional conflict, Axios reported on Sunday. Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani meanwhile said Syria expects negotiations to resume soon on a security agreement that would involve Israel…

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11 bodies recovered after boat carrying migrants sinks off Tunisia

Coastguard, military and civil protection teams, backed by two helicopters, continued to search.

  • Eleven Tunisian migrants' bodies recovered from sunken boat
  • Three migrants still missing after Thursday's sinking off Tunisia
  • Rescue operation with coastguard, military, civil protection teams continues

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Sudi donates Ksh3M, pledges another Ksh7M to Homa Bay church

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has donated Ksh3 million to a church fundraiser in Homa Bay and pledged another Ksh7 million towards the project.

  • Oscar Sudi donated Ksh3M to Homa Bay church fundraiser on August 23, 2026
  • Pledged additional Ksh7M, totaling Ksh10M for church project
  • Treasury CS John Mbadi will contribute to the church project

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Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians across West Bank in separate incidents

Israeli forces open fire on Palestinians across West Bank in separate incidents The Israeli army said it apprehended a 16-year-old Palestinian suspected of stabbing an Israeli on Sunday in Al-Auja in the occupied West Bank.

  • Israeli forces open fire in Al-Auja, Taybeh, and Askar refugee camp
  • 16-year-old Palestinian apprehended in Al-Auja after stabbing an Israeli
  • 14-year-old Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri killed in Askar refugee camp
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