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Death toll rises from Ceuta migrant surge
Will Fitzpatrick
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Death toll rises from Ceuta migrant surge

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Fires force evacuations in Europe
Farida Dowidar
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Fires force evacuations in Europe

Labour takes the lead
Farida Dowidar
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Labour takes the lead

Hunger strike in India intensifies
Farida Dowidar
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Hunger strike in India intensifies

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Ebola death toll continues to rise
Will Fitzpatrick
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Ebola death toll continues to rise

Where is the world’s oldest head of state?
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Where is the world’s oldest head of state?

It’s not the first time Paul Biya’s absence has sparked rumors...

Hard number: Clemency denied
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Hard number: Clemency denied

Earlier this month, the Trump administration had suggested it might mark America’s 250th birthday by granting clemency to hundreds of people. Instead, it issued 11 pardons in early July, including to people convicted of environmental crimes and a political donor, while denying clemency to thousands of other applicants.

The ‘gooolllll’ heard around the world
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The ‘gooolllll’ heard around the world

Commentator Cantor helped make the elongated “goooool” synonymous with Spanish-language soccer broadcasting. But the 44-second call wasn’t his longest of the tournament.

Betting on Trump
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Betting on Trump

Gabriel Perez, who has worked for the president since 2016, is under fire for his prediction market wagers, allegedly using his access to the speeches to make his bets

China’s economic engine cools
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China’s economic engine cools

China’s economy posted one of its slowest quarterly growth rates on record.

No more father-son time for the Bolsonaros
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No more father-son time for the Bolsonaros

The ban will prevent the father and son political duo from meeting until after the first round of the election, scheduled for October 4

Europe has one last spree of Russian gas
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Europe has one last spree of Russian gas

The massive purchase of liquified natural gas, mostly from France, Belgium and Spain, highlights just how reliant Europe has been on Russian energy.

Zohran over Bibi?
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Zohran over Bibi?

More American Jewish voters held a favorable view of the New York City mayor than of the Israeli prime minister, despite Mamdani’s outspoken criticism of Israel.

Ebola death toll tops 600
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Ebola death toll tops 600

The Ebola outbreak reached a grim milestone on Thursday.

Tour de Heat
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Tour de Heat

Temperatures forced race organizers to relax regulations and allow greater assistance from team cars.

Out of Le Pen-alty box
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Out of Le Pen-alty box

Le Pen, who leads the National Rally party, can run for president for a fourth time next year in 2027, after the Paris Court of Appeals shortened her ban on holding public office.