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UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
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Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens
Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.
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Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
Moscow’s troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.
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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Pact will ‘reshape security architecture’ of the region, experts say.
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Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.
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TRAFFIC, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Friday info
6:01 AM: Good morning. It’s Friday, August 7, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET The Air Quality Alert for smoke expires at…
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5 things to do in western Washington: Aug. 7-9
Explore a weekend of celebrations in western Washington with the Mariners’ 50th anniversary, Capitol Hill Block Party and more.
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Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Sheikh Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
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First school for robots opens in China
“Our main goal is to empower robots’ brains.” China has launched its first robot school.
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