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Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody SYRI
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Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody

Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.

Aug 21, 2026 View report
Delimitation, NEET and Cauvery: What Tamil Nadu CM Vijay discussed with Amit Shah
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India News | Times of India Politics

Delimitation, NEET and Cauvery: What Tamil Nadu CM Vijay discussed with Amit Shah

Speaking at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah, Vijay, who is also the council's vice-chairman, sought an assurance from the Centre that states which have successfull...

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HOCKEY WORLD CUP | India enters the next round with a mountain to climb
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The Hindu Sport Sports

HOCKEY WORLD CUP | India enters the next round with a mountain to climb

Despite advancing, India has underwhelmed and conceded eight goals, exhibited a drop in intensity and lack of control while defending leads all while playing only one of the tournament’s top sides

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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan
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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan

Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.

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Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
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Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy

The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

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Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn
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Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn

Volodymyr Zhuravlev had been consulted on Snake Island, a dramatised reconstruction of incidentEarlier this month locals in Zagreb noticed something odd outside an art deco building. Sandbags and barricades appeared in...

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Home Minister calls for early resolution of pending water-related issues in south India
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Home Minister calls for early resolution of pending water-related issues in south India

He says linking major rivers, such as the Brahmaputra and the Cauvery and the Godavari, could ensure India faces no water shortage for the next 100 years; he also calls for swift investigation of cases of rape against w...

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JD Sports boss is still struggling to turn up the heat on a tepid trainer market
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Guardian Business Business

JD Sports boss is still struggling to turn up the heat on a tepid trainer market

Latest profit warning is particularly disappointing in a World Cup year, which should have given the global business a sporty buzzJD Sports cuts £50m from profit forecast as cost of living pressures hit trainer salesIt...

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Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public
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BBC Technology Technology

Is Vine back? Short-form video-sharing app Divine opens to public

The app lets users create six-second looping videos and hosts more than two million classic videos.

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Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert | Angus Fontaine
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Guardian Sport Sports

Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert | Angus Fontaine

The code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby play...

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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
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UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears

Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits of AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses amid fears they could...

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Jaayjeet Banerjee escapes injury after speeding lorry hits car
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Jaayjeet Banerjee escapes injury after speeding lorry hits car

Bengali actor Jaayjeet Banerjee was involved in a troubling accident near Tollygunge Karunamoyee Bridge when a speeding lorry collided with his car while he descended towards Haridevpur. Although the damage was substant...

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Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 500 points
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The Hindu Business Business

Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 500 points

All 30 Sensex firms were trading in positive territory during the early deals

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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back
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Walmart sales under strain as US shoppers pull back

High gas prices and weaker pharmacy sales pushed Walmart's growth to its slowest pace in six years

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Turkiye denies military visit to Syria air base hit by Israel
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Turkiye denies military visit to Syria air base hit by Israel

The denial came two days after Syria accused Israel of hitting a disused military air base near the northwestern city of Aleppo that was damaged during the civil war

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His father earned just ₹3,000 a month, he now earns ₹1.5 crore at 24: IIT Bombay graduate Shashank Agarwal’s inspiring journey
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His father earned just ₹3,000 a month, he now earns ₹1.5 crore at 24: IIT Bombay graduate Shashank Agarwal’s inspiring journey

At 24, Shashank Agarwal has turned a challenging financial beginning into an extraordinary career milestone. After securing AIR 20 in JEE Advanced and graduating from IIT Bombay, he reportedly earns ₹1.5 crore annually...

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Investors dump India bonds after hawkish RBI minutes
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Investors dump India bonds after hawkish RBI minutes

Domestic bonds experienced mounting pressure after the Reserve Bank of India's recent policy minutes conveyed a hawkish tone. The escalation in oil prices further compounded this decline in bond values. Policymakers exp...

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