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NYC Releases 170K Pages of 9/11 Air Quality Records

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Argentina

Argentina Adds Sanctions, Charges Over Falklands Oil Drilling

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Politics

U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamations on Tuesday banning imports of most Canadian alcoholic beverages, motorcycles, whey, molasses and nonalcoholic beer. The measures are set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Sept. 29.

Trump Bans Canadian Alcohol, Motorcycle Imports

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Artificial Intelligence

Zero-Click AI Worm Can Hack WeChat Accounts Via Calls

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United States of America

Amazon Sued Over Alleged Bias Against Pregnant Warehouse Workers

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The Lindsay Clancy Case

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Brazil Elections: Congress

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Governance

Serbia's government asked President Aleksandar Vucic on Monday to dissolve parliament and call a snap election. Prime Minister Djuro Macut made the proposal during a government session in Belgrade.

Serbia's Government Calls for Snap October Election

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Kenya

Hundreds of Burundians Seek to Leave Kenya Despite Amnesty

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Europe

EU Pledges 200 Million Euros in Greenland Partnership Deal

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Tanzania

Husband of Tanzania's President Samia Dies in Hospital

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Austria

Austria's School Headscarf Ban Takes Effect for Under-14s

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Politics

United States of America

Lonnie G. Bunch III announced Tuesday that he will retire as secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, saying that he leaves "with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitude." The Smithsonian said that he's expected to depart by the end of the year.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch to Retire

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Brazil

Polls Show Bolsonaro, Lula Tied in Potential Brazil Runoff

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Crime & justice

Ukraine's Top Prosecutor Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

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Russia

Russian Attacks on Kyiv Resume After US Envoy Visit

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Israel

UK Sanctions Israeli Settlements, Israel Responds

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Crime & justice

Syria

Syria's Internal Security Forces said Monday they had arrested former Maj. Gen. Mohammed Ali Durgham, described as a prominent officer under Bashar Assad, after a tracking operation in Tartus province carried out with the Anti-Terrorism Directorate.

Syria Arrests Top Assad-Era General in Tartus Raid

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India

Delhi Building Collapse Toll Hits 7, Owner Arrested

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Crime & justice

Egypt: TV Host Among 12 Sentenced to Death for Drug Crimes

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Crime & justice

Jamaica Petitions Legal Questions to King Charles Over Slavery

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United States of America

ICE Officer Pleads Not Guilty to Lying About Shooting

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Health

United States of America

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said Monday they recovered the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder from the Amazon Prime Air cargo plane that crashed at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people.

Black Boxes Recovered in Deadly Miami Cargo Jet Crash

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Health

Novo Nordisk: Semaglutide Cuts Obesity in 40% of Kids Under 12

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India

Phuket-Delhi Flight Scare: Air India Pilot Fails Drug Test, Fired

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Mexico

Mexico: At Least 10 Killed in Fireworks Explosion

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Australia

New Zealand Approves MDMA Therapy for PTSD Patients

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Science & technology

Australia

Australia's Communications Minister Anika Wells said Monday that draft "digital duty of care" legislation, which is to be released this week, would require social media platforms to let users switch off content-recommendation algorithms.

Australia Drafts Bill to Let Users Disable Social Media Algorithms

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Science & technology

Tesla Cybercab Launches in Austin

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Health

Man Survives 271 Days With Pig Kidney in Record Feat

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United States of America

IRS May Strip Tax-Exempt Status Over Race Policies

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Astra with 'Critical' Cyber Rating

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Social issues

Freedom & human rights

U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk said Monday that four more people have died in U.S. immigration custody since June, bringing the total to 23 deaths in 2026. He stated that there must be accountability for those deaths.

UN Rights Chief: 23 Deaths in US Immigration Custody

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United Kingdom

Protesters Clash With Police After 140 Migrants Land in Portsmouth

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Social issues

Report: Elderly Now Outnumber Young Children Worldwide

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Artificial Intelligence

Study: Half of Workers Say AI Makes Them Look More Experienced

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Politics

Vance Discusses Dark Forces, End Times on Podcast

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Money

United Kingdom

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) confirmed on Monday that it will cut roughly 4,000 roles worldwide over the next two years, arguing that the reductions are needed to build a "stronger, more competitive" business for its shareholders.

Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs in £1.7B Savings Push

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China

China Pumps $54B into 8 State Banks, Insurers

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United States of America

Trump Threatens Some Global Trade Halt Over Fed Rates

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United States of America

Trump Suggests Ending All Trade With Canada

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Germany

VW Approves Plan to Cut 100K Jobs by 2030

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Entertainment

British actor Tim Curry died Tuesday at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 80. His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed his death, and law enforcement sources said no foul play was suspected.

'Rocky Horror' Star Tim Curry Dead at 80

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Entertainment

Country Singer Dolly Parton Dies at 80

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Artificial Intelligence

Australia Bans AI-Made Music From Charts

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Entertainment

Saudi Arabia to Build $7B Theme Parks Near Paris

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Babies

Study: Global Fertility Falls Below Replacement for First Time

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Sports

Tiger Woods pleaded no contest Wednesday to reduced charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test, resolving a DUI case stemming from a March rollover crash in Martin County, Florida. His driver's license was suspended for five years.

Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest, Loses License for 5 Years

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Austria

FIFA Bans Austrian Club Official Who Filmed Female Players Worldwide

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Sports

Curaçao Wins Second Little League World Series Title

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Argentina

Argentina's Messi Retires From International Soccer

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Sports

Callaway Cuts Ties With Good Good Golf

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Environment/energy

Environment

More than 150,000 passengers were left stranded Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau forced Indonesian authorities to suspend operations of at least 712 flights at eight airports.

Volcanic Eruption Shuts 8 Indonesian Airports, Strands 150K

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World

Xi Visits Egypt, Signs Over 25 Deals in Decade-First Trip

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France

France Hits Ultra-Fast Fashion With Fees, Ad Ban

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Climate change

UN: 1.5°C Climate Limit Now Unavoidable

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Germany

Germany Seeks to Boost Algeria Gas, Economic Ties

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Military

Yemen

Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia on Tuesday wounded at least 73 people, including women and children, and struck the cities of Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, according to Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki.

At Least 73 Wounded in Houthi Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia

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United States of America

Report: Pentagon Polygraphs 50 on Joint Staff in Leak Probe

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Yemen

Yemen Death Toll Tops 300 as Fighting Escalates

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United States of America

Panetta: Iran War to Last Another Six Months

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Armed conflict

US Envoys Meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv After Putin Talks

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Culture

Robberies and thefts

Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole four paintings, dropping two in the museum garden as they fled.

Thieves Steal Paintings Worth €9M From French Renoir Museum

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Culture

Yayoi Kusama, Japanese Polka Dot Artist, Dies at 97

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Sports

Callaway, Good Good Golf Apologize Over Controversial Ad

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Race

Target Pulls Clown Costume Following Social Media Backlash

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Culture

Netherlands to Boycott Eurovision 2027 Over Israel Dispute

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Weather

The U.K. recorded its hottest summer since records began in 1884, with a provisional mean temperature of 16.5 degrees Celsius (61.7 degrees Fahrenheit) across June, July and August — surpassing the previous record of 16.1 C set in 2025 and exceeding the next three hottest summers, which all recorded 15.7 C.

UK Shatters Records with Hottest Summer Since 1884

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Floods

Grand Canyon: 1 Dead, 15 Missing After Flash Flood

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Weather

Report: Europe Heatwaves Have Killed Over 35K in Record Summer

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Climate change

France Eases Cheese Rules After Historic Drought

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Accidents

French Tourist Dies in California's Death Valley at 116°F

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Media

Freedom of press

Turkish journalist İrem Delice was arrested on Aug. 28 after prosecutors appealed her initial release under judicial supervision, following a social media post by Aydın Denge newspaper bearing the words "Erdoğan passed away" in reference to a local woman named Gülşen Erdoğan.

Turkish Journalist Jailed Over Writing 'Erdoğan has Passed Away'

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United States of America

Maria Bartiromo Exits Fox News

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Media

Laura Loomer Posts Spark Controversy in GOP, Democratic Party

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Freedom of press

UK: Reform Rejects Journalists From Party Conference

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United States of America

Report: Pentagon Secretly Hired Conservative Influencers

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