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Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Blames Russia and Israel for Disinformation in Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez accused Russia and Israel of spreading disinformation during July's Ceuta migrant surge and denied Moroccan involvement.
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US and Iran exchange military strikes in Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
The US launched airstrikes on Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliations targeting US bases.
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Japan requests record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for fiscal 2027 focused on AI and hypersonic missiles
Japan’s Defence Ministry submitted a record 8.9 trillion yen budget request emphasizing AI, drones, and advanced weapons for fiscal year 2027.
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Anti-immigrant riots erupt in Belfast after Sudanese refugee stabs man
A 30-year-old Sudanese refugee was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack in Belfast that sparked violent anti-immigrant riots.
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South Korea’s Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja sentenced to two years for bribery
Han Hak-ja, 83, was sentenced to two years in prison for bribery and political funding offenses involving former first lady Kim Keon-hee.
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Nicolás Maduro shares first photos from US custody since January abduction
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro posted first photos from US detention after his January 2026 abduction.
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Jordan shoots down missiles from Iran targeting Azraq Air Base with no casualties
Jordanian air defenses intercepted missiles fired from Iran toward Azraq Air Base, causing no injuries or damage, officials said.
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British woman fatally stabbed at Rosenheim railway station in Germany
A 31-year-old British woman was stabbed and killed at Rosenheim station in Bavaria early Sunday; a 27-year-old German man was arrested on the scene.
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Nearly 600 Ebola cases confirmed in DR Congo amid attacks on health workers
DR Congo has reported nearly 600 Ebola cases and 115 deaths as attacks on health workers hinder response efforts.
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Shooting at Aarau rave kills 22-year-old woman, injures five attendees
A gunman opened fire early Sunday at a techno rave in Aarau, Switzerland, killing a 22-year-old woman and injuring five others.
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Violent Unrest Erupts in Belfast After Stabbing Attack Charges
Masked men attacked a house near Belfast’s Shankill Road, sparking riots following a stabbing-related attempted murder charge.
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Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to hold first Mecca Joint Defence Committee meeting in Istanbul
Top officials from Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan will meet in Istanbul on August 31 for their first Strategic Political and Defence Committee session under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement.
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14-year-old girl arrested after stabbing injures teacher and two students in Manchester
A 14-year-old girl was arrested after stabbing a teacher and two students at Co-op Academy in Manchester, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
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David Stroud receives first sentence under UK's new sex-motivated harassment law
David Stroud became the first person sentenced under the UK’s new harassment law after an April train incident, receiving a 12-month community order.
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Ukraine steps up drone strikes on Russian supply routes, deepening Crimea fuel crisis
Ukraine has launched about 300 drone strikes on Russian trucks since May, severely disrupting supply lines to Crimea and causing fuel shortages [s1].
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Man Attacked by Alligator While Fleeing Police in Louisiana Swamp
Victor Rivas, 40, was attacked by an alligator after fleeing police on foot in a Louisiana swamp during a traffic stop.
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Libya's Rival Factions Agree to Hold National Elections Within 24 Months
Libya's rival political parties signed an agreement on August 30 to hold legislative and presidential elections under a unified executive within 24 months.
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Germany records record 85,837 politically motivated crimes in 2025
Germany saw a historic high of 85,837 politically motivated crimes in 2025, with sharp rises in right- and left-wing extremist offenses.
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Passenger ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight and leaving dozens missing
A ferry carrying about 270 people capsized near Kyrenia on August 30, killing at least eight and leaving up to 24 missing as rescue continues.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to announce social media restrictions for under-16s soon
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to unveil new social media rules limiting under-16s’ access within days.
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Russia Prepares Large-Scale Strikes on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Conflict
On August 30, 2026, Russia announced plans for major strikes on Ukraine's energy facilities in response to Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure.
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One Dead, Five Injured in Shooting at Rave Party in Aarau, Switzerland
A shooting at a rave party in Aarau early Sunday left one dead and five injured, prompting a large police manhunt.
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Pakistan suspends eight officials after fire kills 14 newborns at Islamabad hospital
Pakistan suspended eight officials and ordered criminal action after a fire in a neonatal ward killed 14 newborns at Islamabad’s PIMS hospital.
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Masked Israeli settlers attack Palestinian woman and NBC News team in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian woman and injured four NBC News crew members in Jalud, West Bank, on August 29.