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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January’s protests. Source
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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges
Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed. As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707 deaths, according to the latest government update. It is not clear when the outbreak will reach its peak, Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya said during…
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Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising. Source
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Flood situation in Assam critical as overnight rains threaten fresh inundation
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), with overnight rains threatening fresh inundation in low-lying areas even as the death toll reached 89 and more than 1.22 lakh people remained affected across five districts. < p class=”referpara”>Also Read | Assam flood: Government releases first tranche of ₹75,000 interim relief to…
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Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast
All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India’s ministry of external affairs says. Source
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Turns Out, The Team Behind Riftbound Is Shockingly Small
During last week’s Gen Con, Riftbound, the League of Legends trading card game (TCG), boasted a massive presence. Fans were able to enter two different booths to get their hands on cards and exclusive merchandise, as well as meet some of the talent behind the game’s creation and design. GameSpot was onsite for the show,…
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EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says. Source
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Ujjaini Mahankali Rangam 2026: Oracle predicts heavy rains in Telangana, warns of fires, accidents and loss of lives
The annual Rangam (soothsayer ritual) at the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad on Monday (August 3, 2026), saw the oracle forecast heavy rainfall across Telangana during the year, while warning of fire incidents, accidents and possible loss of lives. The oracle also expressed displeasure over an unfulfilled promise concerning the Goddess’ idol. What is…
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1.35 lakh affected still affected by floods in Assam; 3 more deaths take toll to 85
The flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday (August 2, 2026) with around 1.35 lakh people now affected in five districts even though three more persons died, taking the toll in this year’s deluge to 85, according to an official bulletin. All three deaths were reported from Sivasagar district. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority…
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At the scene of deadly Moscow bomb blast
Three people have been killed and 21 injured after an explosive device detonated at an Italian restaurant, Russian media reports. Source
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Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island. Source
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Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans
For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more. Source
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Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 1.78 lakh
The flood situation in Assam improved slightly, with the number of affected people coming down to 1.78 lakh even though the count of districts hit by the deluge increased to seven, an official bulletin said. No fatalities were reported in the State in the last 24 hours, with the death toll remaining at 82, the…
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Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: A Growing Crisis
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. Source Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says. The World Health Organization has issued a grave warning about the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. It is the worst the nation has faced to date.…
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Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 9, wound more than two dozen
Russia rained drones and ballistic missiles on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least nine people and causing damage across the city, officials said. Of the 27 ballistic missiles launched, Ukraine could only intercept one due to shortages of air defences, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Ukraine has pleaded with its allies for more supplies…
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Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
At least 18 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border. Source
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Hundreds escape Greek wildfire by sea as blazes continue across Europe
Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are evacuated by boat from Agios Vasileios after becoming trapped. Source
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Silent Hill: Townfall Dev Wants Players To Discuss Its Story Mysteries For Decades
One way to gauge the success of a game is by looking at how much talk it generates after launch, and in the case of Silent Hill Townfall, game director Jon McKellan has an ambitious goal for the Scottish psychological-horror. According to McKellan, the team at Screen Burn is looking to give players just the…
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Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday. Source
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Japan earthquake: ‘Many people’ feared trapped in mall
“Many people” were feared trapped in a stricken shopping mall in Japan late on Tuesday (July 28, 2026), authorities said, after a major earthquake toppled buildings, sparked fires and reportedly injured more than 100. Japan earthquake LIVE updates Private broadcaster TBS reported that a “considerable number” were feared dead inside the mall in the town…
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Why are there protests over the Ken-Betwa project?
The story so far: Madhya Pradesh police personnel went to the banks of the Barana river stream in Kupi village of Chhatarpur district on July 19 and cleared a protest site where hundreds of villagers, mostly tribal people, had been demonstrating for two weeks against the Union government’s ₹44,000 crore Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first…
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Delhi Police likely to withdraw FIRs as agitation ends, says DCP
Following the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) decision to call off its 36-day Jantar Mantar protest, Delhi Police is likely to withdraw all FIRs registered in connection with the agitation, officials said on Saturday. “The official communication is yet to come, but the FIRs are likely to be withdrawn now,” said Sachin Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of…
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Assam Police arrest six over Guwahati protest backing Delhi demonstration; over two dozen detained
At least six people have been arrested in connection with a demonstration held in Guwahati in solidarity with the protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, while over two dozen people were detained while on their way to attend another protest on Saturday. A protest, called by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), had been held at…