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Oil prices have climbed and global stock markets have fallen following a new exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran, marking the first significant escalation in a month. The flare-up has intensified fears of broader regional conflict and potential disruptions to crude supply.
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A catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-China border has claimed nearly 1,000 lives, with thousands more reported missing. Rescuers are desperately searching mud-filled tunnels for survivors, as climate change is implicated in the disaster.
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Hundreds of thousands gathered for vigils and flower‑laying ceremonies after the death of King Harald V. A state funeral on 9 September will mark the transition to Crown Prince Haakon’s reign.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have formalised a trilateral defence agreement, creating a secretariat in Riyadh to coordinate joint security initiatives. The pact, led by Pakistan, seeks deeper military cooperation among the three Muslim nations and opens the door for additional members.
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Prime Minister Robert Fico said an Austrian contractor will overhaul the Gabčíkovo hydroelectric complex for almost €500 million, with financing arranged outside the state budget. The project aims to modernise the plant and secure energy output without straining public finances.
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A sudden flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Creek, killing at least one hiker and leaving between 15 and 20 people unaccounted for. Dozens of visitors were evacuated and park infrastructure, including a water pipeline, suffered extensive damage.
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Spanish intelligence services project a rise in clandestine operations targeting Ceuta and Melilla, its North African territories, amid recent migrant-related incidents. This forecast comes as Spain grapples with heightened tensions surrounding its borders with Morocco.
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A catamaran ferry carrying roughly 267 passengers capsized shortly after departing Kyrenia, killing at least eight people and leaving dozens unaccounted for. Rescue teams have saved hundreds, while authorities detain the captain and crew pending an investigation.
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The United States launched strikes against Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting immediate retaliatory ballistic missile attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guard on US military bases in Jordan. This exchange marks the first significant escalation of hostilities between the two nations since late July.
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Despite a national decrease in the murder rate, several police precincts in Cape Town continue to report alarmingly high numbers of homicides, with gang activity and firearms cited as primary drivers. The persistent violence highlights a complex challenge within South Africa's broader crime statistics.
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An AI boom is turning a Swiss canton into a billion‑franc hub for data centres, making it the country’s top domestic story. The growth mirrors a global race for AI compute, drawing regulatory scrutiny and multibillion‑dollar investments worldwide.
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A gunman opened fire on an annual techno party in Aarau, west of Zurich, killing a 22‑year‑old woman and wounding five other young adults. Swiss police have launched a large‑scale manhunt while details of the motive and suspect remain unclear.