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Trump Affirms Support for Susie Wiles, Denies Replacement Plans
Donald Trump firmly dismisses any possibility of replacing Susie Wiles as his Chief of Staff amid swirling speculation.
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Albanian Prime Minister Blames “Foreign Hands” as Student Protests Escalate
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has accused unspecified “foreign hands” of instigating increasingly violent student-led protests demanding his resignation, amidst escalating clashes across the countr…
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Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation Hits Record Low Ahead of Run‑off
Annual deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon fell to the lowest level on record—3,335 sq km—from August 2025 to July 2026, according to official data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE).
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Ukrainian Drones Allegedly Hit VK Data Center, Causing Fire and Disruptions
Ukrainian drones allegedly hit Russian social media giant VK's data center, causing disruptions.
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Trump Pauses Implementation of New Russia Sanctions
Sanctions against Russia have been paused pending further review and consultations.
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Russian Strikes in Ukraine Kill 8, Leave 1 Million Without Power
Recent Russian missile strikes hit regions across Ukraine, resulting in casualties and power disruptions.
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Historic Limoges Town Hall Destroyed Amid Ongoing French Riots
The Limoges Town Hall, a historical landmark in France, has been severely damaged amidst ongoing unrest.
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Egypt's Sisi Seeks Approval for Defense Aid to Saudi Arabia
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi approaches parliament for defense aid approval.
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Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Drones as Egypt Weighs Sending Help
The Saudi-led coalition thwarted drone attacks from Yemen, while Egypt assesses possible military aid to Saudi Arabia.
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Ilhan Omar's Lawyers Demand Return of Property Seized in FBI Raid
Ilhan Omar's legal team calls for the return of items seized during a recent FBI raid on her residence.
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Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions Amid Diesel Price Surge
President Trump temporarily lifts new sanctions on Russia to manage domestic diesel prices.
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Ukrainian MiG-29 Shoots Down Russian Drone Over Black Sea
Ukrainian forces successfully intercept Russian drone over Black Sea.
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