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Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E5: Dinner of Awkwardness
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Sweden dominates Italy 5-0, secures World Cup knockout spot
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Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation
Thousands of opposition supporters marched in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Friday, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government to resign, July 28,...
At least a dozen killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
Thai Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel examine the site of an explosion at a firework warehouse in Narathiwat province, southern Thailand [Kriya Tehtan...
Colombian president’s son arrested in money laundering probe
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Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation
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Protesters beating drums and blaring horns take to the streets of the capital Tel Aviv [Ammar Awad/Reuters]Tens of thousands of flag-waving Israelis have s...
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The damaged facade of an office building in seen in Moscow City following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital, July 30, 2023 [Reuters]...
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To my daughters: Don’t forgive my generation for failing you and the planet
This image provided by Maxar Technologies shows fire fighting crews working near close to the wildfire on the island of Rhodes, Greece, July 24, 2023 [Maxa...
Twitter, now called X, reinstates Kanye West account
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Iraq’s electric grid hit by fire, explosions amid scorching heat
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Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E4: Earring Magic Ken
So last week on The Bachelorette there was BS drama between Brayden and Aaron B. Basically, Brayden (who has never met a chandelie...
The Puzzle and Card Games That Got Me Through Nursing School
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The Matzah Ball The Matzah Ball by Jean Melt...
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Hide Your Wallet: July 25th Release Week!
Welcome back, everyone! I feel like July’s releases were in like a lion and out like a lamb. There were a ton of anticipated relea...
How to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne Long
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Elyse Watches The Bachelorette–S20 E5: Dinner of Awkwardness
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The U.S. is right to deny a travel waiver to Beijing’s enforcer in the supposedly autonomous city. ...
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The video that shattered the silence around Manipur
A viral video revealing a shocking case of sexual assault has put the northeastern Indian state of Manipur on the radar and shed l...
Sweden dominates Italy 5-0, secures World Cup knockout spot
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Beijing evacuates thousands as Doksuri pummels northern China
Firefighters evacuate residents stranded by floodwaters after Typhoon Doksuri made landfall in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China [c...
Renard gives France 2-1 victory over Brazil at Women’s World Cup
France's Wendie Renard, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's second goal [Aisha Schulz/AP Photo]Captain Wendi...
Bangladesh opposition protest in Dhaka, demand PM’s resignation
Thousands of opposition supporters marched in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Friday, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's gover...
At least a dozen killed in Thailand fireworks warehouse explosion
Thai Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel examine the site of an explosion at a firework warehouse in Narathiwat province, southe...
Colombian president’s son arrested in money laundering probe
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says he will not interfere in the probe [File: Vannessa Jimenez/Reuters]Colombian police have a...
Bangladesh police clash with protesters calling for PM resignation
Bangladesh police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at stone-throwing opposition party supporters blocking major roads in the...
Kenya government and opposition agree to talks after protests
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Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu over judicial overhaul
Protesters beating drums and blaring horns take to the streets of the capital Tel Aviv [Ammar Awad/Reuters]Tens of thousands of fl...
Poland raises alarm as Wagner forces move closer to border
Joint training of PMC Wagner fighters with Belarusian special forces servicemen at the Brestsky military ground, according to the ...
Can Bangladesh’s opposition unseat the prime minister?
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Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko charged with fomenting insurrection
New charges against Ousmane Sonko also include undermining state security, acts aimed at jeopardising public security, criminal as...
Putin says African proposal could be basis for peace in Ukraine
Russia's President Vladimir Putin speaks during a press conference following the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia,...
Ukrainian drone attack wounds one in Moscow, briefly shuts airport
The damaged facade of an office building in seen in Moscow City following a reported Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital...
Biden’s fossil fuel hypocrisy is betraying the planet
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 522
Medics help an injured Ukrainian serviceman in a front-line medical stabilisation point in the Zaporizhia region, Ukraine, Thursda...
To my daughters: Don’t forgive my generation for failing you and the planet
This image provided by Maxar Technologies shows fire fighting crews working near close to the wildfire on the island of Rhodes, Gr...
Twitter, now called X, reinstates Kanye West account
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Iraq’s electric grid hit by fire, explosions amid scorching heat
Iraq's dilapidated power grid remains incapable of meeting peak demand during hot summers, leaving many without electricity as tem...
Why is the Bangladeshi opposition protesting against Sheikh Hasina’s gov’t?
Police in Bangladesh have been clashing with supporters of the opposition, firing tear gas and rubber bullets as supporters of the...