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More oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz than previously reported, analyst reveals
Oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz reached 17 million barrels on Monday, the highest volume since the war began, according t
topicKyiv, Odesa hardest hit in overnight Russian attack as 16 killed, 54 injured across Ukraine
Russian attacks have killed 16 and injured 54 across Ukraine, with Kyiv and Odesa being the hardest hit. The Kyiv region strike de
topicNotting Hill Carnival revels in 60th anniversary celebrations
The Notting Hill Carnival is celebrating its 60th anniversary with revelers taking part in J'ouvert celebrations and other events.
topicKing Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state
King Haakon VIII has pledged an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father, King Harald V, lies in state. The oath
topic‘We Are Shattered’: Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus
A Turkish ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in at least 8 deaths and 20 missin
topicFrench high schools rush to put Macron’s phone ban into force
French high schools are rushing to implement a nationwide ban on mobile phones, with some schools taking weeks to work out the rul
topicDigital reconstruction reveals Conquest Man's face
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of a man who lived through the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century. Th
topicSix months in six charts: Here's how the Iran war has affected you
The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has driven oil prices to a two-month high after fresh US strikes. The war has result
Norway’s crown prince becomes King Haakon VIII after his father’s death
King Haakon VIII has become Norway's new monarch after his father, King Harald V, died on Friday at 89. Haakon, 53, adopted the mo
topicIsrael to help Greece build an air defense shield in a landmark weapons deal
Israel and Greece signed a multi-billion-dollar defense agreement in Tel Aviv on August 31 to build a nationwide, multi-layered ai
topicIsrael says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Israeli forces captured a senior Hamas security chief during a daytime raid in Gaza City. The operation, carried out by Shin Bet s
topicA Principal Saved 900 Students Before His School Was Washed Away in Nepal
A school principal in Nepal saved 900 students by ordering a rapid evacuation minutes before flash floods destroyed the campus. Th
topicUkraine-Russia war latest: Moscow vows ‘massive strikes’ in retaliation to huge fires at ‘Amazon-style’ warehouses
The Russian Defence Ministry is preparing large-scale attacks against Ukraine's energy facilities and power plants. These threats
topicFour killed, over a dozen injured as Russia strikes Kyiv region for sixth successive day
Russian air attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region on Tuesday killed at least 4 people and injured over a dozen, according to
topicMatt Bradley & NBC News Team “Recovering Well” After Israeli Settlers Attack In West Bank
Matt Bradley and his NBC News team are "recovering well" after masked Israeli settlers attacked them and a Palestinian woman in th
topicNiger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Niger's ruling junta has regained control of its capital and military infrastructure following a 24-hour mutiny. Soldiers attacked
topicWe tested how AI chatbots would handle foreign propaganda. They did surprisingly well
AI chatbots successfully identified and debunked disinformation in 75 percent of cases during tests involving foreign propaganda a
topicOrangutan rescued from fire zone in Indonesia's Borneo, battles respiratory illness
Residents, activists, and authorities in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province rescued an adult male orangutan named Sampurna on Sa
topicIsrael says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat
Israel's Shin Bet security agency confirmed the urgent evacuation of Yair Netanyahu, the 35-year-old eldest son of Prime Minister
topicGermany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate
The German government has officially accused Russia of involvement in a foiled drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month. T
topicExplosions heard in Ukraine's Kyiv, Reuters witness says
Russian air attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have continued for a seventh consecutive day as of Wednesday. Recent strike
topicThieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
Thieves stole 66 original pieces of 3,000-year-old prehistoric goldwork from a local archaeological museum in Villena, Spain. The
topicAt least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
Pakistan has suspended eight officials and launched a criminal probe following a hospital nursery fire in Islamabad that killed 14
topicPentagon in Talks With Venezuelan Mogul for Massive Oil Deal
Chevron is expanding its operations in Venezuela following an August 28 announcement by President Donald Trump regarding a deal to