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Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’
Iraq’s Prime Minister states the September 30 deadline for US-led coalition withdrawal is final, marking the end of foreign military presence in the country following decades of involvement.
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death
Brazil ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl died by suicide following a livestream where authorities say she was encouraged to harm herself.
Trump says Press Secretary Leavitt to leave post
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month to focus on her family, President Trump announced, calling her one of his most trusted aides.
Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities
Australia will begin vaccinating native bird species in captivity against H5 bird flu as the virus spreads across the country, with state governments managing the rollout of the program.
US says it fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
The US military says it fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to reach Iranian ports, hitting its engine room after the crew ignored warnings.
Assam: How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old woman was rescued on a banana trunk raft during severe flooding in Assam that killed 100 people and affected nearly 1.2 million across 25 districts in July.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-time partner Georgina Rodríguez
Cristiano Ronaldo married model and influencer Georgina Rodríguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal on 11 August. The couple have been together for a decade and share two children.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon wins confidence vote, surviving second challenge to leadership
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survives a second leadership confidence vote in four months, 87 days before the country’s general election, retaining caucus support.
Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
At least six people were killed when Houthi rebels attacked an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, Yemen’s government reported, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the group since February 28.
David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin governor primary
David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, defeating progressive candidate Francesca Hong in a surprising result that breaks a streak of left-wing primary victories across the nation.
China’s courts side with workers displaced by AI, but job anxiety persists
Chinese courts have ruled in favor of workers displaced by AI, ordering companies to provide severance and retraining rather than dismissals, though job anxiety persists amid rapid AI adoption.
Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war
Russia’s supreme court banned the country’s only remaining anti-war party, Yabloko, from participating in September parliamentary elections, eliminating the last ballot option for voters opposing the conflict.
Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
Six people were killed and ten injured when Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck a cargo ship in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles, marking the group’s first deadly attack on a vessel since the start of recent regional hostilities.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
France has implemented a ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls starting Tuesday, prohibiting businesses from contacting consumers without prior consent or an existing contract relationship.
Trump faces lawsuit over push to limit birthright citizenship
Rights groups have filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, days after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt to end the practice.
US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
A New York judge ruled that jurors in Luigi Mangione’s murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will remain anonymous, with jury selection expected to begin on September 8.
Brazil’s Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections
Brazil’s Supreme Court will hear cases on Wednesday that could significantly reshape Amazon rainforest protections, following Congressional vetoes of environmental measures backed by President Lula.
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Four major human rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s sanctions campaign targeting the International Criminal Court, arguing the measures violate constitutional rights of US citizens and groups.
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Venezuela and Israel have agreed to restore consular relations following Israeli humanitarian assistance after earthquakes devastated the South American nation, marking a significant diplomatic shift.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO reports 2.4 million Afghan girls are barred from secondary school, with the figure rising by 200,000 since the prior year, as the Taliban maintains restrictions on female education.
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
At least 18 people, many of them children, died when a pick-up truck carrying agricultural laborers crashed in Egypt’s Ismailia governorate on Tuesday.
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