Syria warns Israeli actions could push region toward wider war
Syria’s UN ambassador Ibrahim Olabi has accused Israel of escalating regional tensions through airstrikes and incursions while Damascus participates in US-backed diplomacy.
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Trump says Russia will not attack NATO as CIA chief visits Moscow
US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions that Russia is preparing to attack NATO territory after CIA Director John Ratcliffe held unannounced talks in Moscow.
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East Midlands Railway warns of bank holiday disruption at St Pancras
East Midlands Railway will operate a sharply reduced timetable during RMT strikes on August 30 and 31, with London St Pancras services expected to be very busy.
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British Museum schedules new Bayeux Tapestry ticket release
The British Museum will release another allocation of Bayeux Tapestry tickets on October 21 for visits from January through March 2027.
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Six treated after sign falls at Big Church Festival in West Sussex
Emergency teams treated six people after a sign reportedly fell at Big Church Festival near Steyning, prompting organisers to halt the day’s programme.
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From forced labour to living heritage: Sao Tome's colonial plantations
Conceicao Moreno is a descendant of agricultural workers, of whom many were brought by force from other African nations to Sao Tome and Principe to labour on colonial-era plantations.
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Norway, in mourning, enters a new era under Haakon VIII
Norway opened a new chapter in its history on Saturday under King Haakon VIII, after the death of his father Harald, a unifying figure who was on the throne for 35 years.
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Motorola September 2026 Deals: Up to $700 Off Razr Ultra and Moto G
Motorola is offering significant savings on its smartphone lineup for September 2026, with discounts reaching $700 on flagship devices like the Razr Ultra. Shoppers can access automatic price reductions on budget-friendly Moto G models, bundle incentives including free smartwatches and headphones, and a dedicated 10% discount for verified military personnel.
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Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.
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In war-split Myanmar 'spirit consorts' commune across divide
As monsoon rains pound the heartlands of war-fractured Myanmar, "spirit consorts" gather to renew their vows with a pantheon of gods hailed for their powers to protect and destroy.
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