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Brazil Places Jair Bolsonaro Under 24-Hour Surveillance Amid Coup Plot Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered round-the-clock surveillance of former President Jair Bolsonaro, citing him as a potential “flight risk.” Justice Alexandre de Moraes directed the federal police to conduct full-time monitoring of the 70-year-old ex-leader, who is currently under house arrest. Bolsonaro is awaiting the verdict in a coup-plotting case, where prosecutors have accused him…
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SpaceX’s Starship Demonstrates Satellite Deployment Capability
After multiple delays, SpaceX’s Starship rocket has successfully completed its tenth test flight, marking a significant milestone in the company’s space program. During the mission, the Starship deployed dummy Starlink satellites to demonstrate its ability to place payloads into orbit. The test flight also included trials of newly designed heat shield tiles, aimed at improving…
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Ukraine admits Russia has entered key region of Dnipropetrovsk
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Russian ministry of defence Russia’s defence ministry released an image claiming to show Russian troops inside the village of Zaporizke, but Ukraine says it is still in control there Ukrainian forces have acknowledged that Russia’s military has crossed into the eastern industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk and is trying to establish a…
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French bulldog mix Petunia takes crown at World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Sonoma Co.
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. — The dogs strutted the red carpet and showed off their unconventional looks in hopes of walking away with $5,000 in cash, a Mug Root Beer merchandise deal and bragging rights from the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Friday. This year’s field was composed of cancer survivors, senior…
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First human case of New World screwworm parasite confirmed in US
The first human case of a flesh-eating parasite infestation has been confirmed in the US, authorities say. New World screwworm (NWS) myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, the Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday. The case was confirmed on 4 August. NWS myiasis is…
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Hong commands all-around; Senior National Team and World Champs roster named at Xfinity U.S. Championships • USA Gymnastics
Asher Hong (Tomball, Texas/Stanford University) dominated the senior all-around competition Saturday evening to conclude men’s action at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (August 9, 2025) – Asher Hong (Tomball, Texas/Stanford University) dominated the senior all-around competition Saturday evening to conclude men’s action at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics…
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Donald Trump: Inside the Indian factories hit hard by US’s 50% tariffs
Archana Shukla, Roxy Gagdekar & Garikipati Umakanth BBC News Reporting fromTiruppur, Surat & Veeravasaram Vishnu Vardhan, BBC News Tiruppur, which contributes to a third of India’s exports of apparel to US brands, is gripped by anxiety about tariffs An eerie silence hangs over N Krishnamurthy’s garment manufacturing unit in Tiruppur, one of India’s largest textile…
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Iceland Tops Global Peace Index for 17th Consecutive Year
London (International Desk) – Despite a year overshadowed by wars, rising border tensions, and escalating trade disputes, five countries continue to be ranked among the world’s most peaceful nations, according to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025. For the 17th consecutive year, Iceland has secured the top position, followed by Ireland, New Zealand, Austria, and…
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German Auto Sector Faces 7% Workforce Decline Amid Trade Pressures
Berlin (International Desk) –Germany’s auto industry has seen a steep dip in employment, equating to nearly 7% of its total workforce, industry data revealed on Tuesday. Analysts point to faltering exports to China and the United States as a key driver of the downturn. Newly imposed tariffs in both markets have raised significant barriers to…
