More than 260 firefighters battled a wildfire near Greece’s capital Athens on Saturday, as wind conditions raised alarms about the fire’s potential to escalate.
The blaze, which has already left one person dead, broke out on Friday…
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A look at the top news stories of the week
It’s been a busy news week. If you’re just catching up, here’s a look at the top stories of the week of Aug. 3 — as well as some lighter content.
— Trump’s tariffs come into force
The United…
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Russia Presses Ahead With Massed Forces, Drones and Saboteurs – The New York Times
- Russia Presses Ahead With Massed Forces, Drones and Saboteurs The New York Times
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 8, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia ramps up grinding summer offensive as Ukraine seeks US battlefield aid
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After starvation in Gaza, Sudan, refeeding syndrome a risk – DW – 08/09/2025
As of August 8, 197 people, including 96 children, have died of famine in Gaza as a result of Israel’s blockade and military offensive, according to Gaza health authorities.
UN-backed health monitors have said some 100,000 Palestinian women and…
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European allies back Ukraine’s borders after Donald Trump floats land swap with Russia
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European leaders declared that Ukraine’s border “must not be changed by force” after Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
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US role in nuclear bombings omitted at commemoration events
Japanese and UN officials once again failed to say who attacked Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The United States’ role in the atomic bombing of Nagasaki 80 years ago went unmentioned during the city’s commemoration events on Friday, continuing a…
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Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work? : NPR
An artistic rendering of the proposed 2-mile-long Strait of Messina Bridge between Sicily and the rest of Italy.
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We get asked about tariffs all the time. Here’s what we say : NPR
On April 2, President Trump signed an executive order imposing wide-ranging tariffs. After delays and adjustments, they are…
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Trump and Pashinyan signed three documents on deepening the partnership between the United States and Armenia
Following a bilateral meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed three documents on an in-depth bilateral partnership.
The press secretary of the head of…
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Muhammad is the most popular name in England and Wales – our map reveals how that compares to the rest of Europe
The most popular baby names across Europe can today be revealed.
Noah leads the way for German boys, according to the Daily Mail’s interactive map, while Louise tops the table for French girls.
Click on the map to find out the ten most common names…
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