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Food & Drink

Rotting Food from LA Fire Causes Stench, Anger

A fire on 17 June destroyed a large cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles, leaving behind 85 million pounds of rotting food and a pungent odor that residents say has persisted for nearly two months, according to BBC.

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Books & Literature

420 arrested over French wildfires as blame divides

French authorities have arrested 420 people for suspected involvement in the summer wildfires, but critics question the justice of some prosecutions. The government is under pressure as the fires have burned over 300,000 acres.

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US Politics

Trump’s Former Lawyer Becomes Attorney General

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, according to Al Jazeera.

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Space

Madonna homenajea al productor William Orbit: ‘genio y otro mundo’

Madonna llamó a William Orbit 'genio' y 'otro mundo', según BBC y Herts Advertiser.

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Space

Madonna ehrt ‘Genie’ William Orbit – 23. Juli 2024

Madonna würdigt den verstorbenen Produzenten William Orbit als 'Genie' und 'außerirdisch', wie BBC und Herts Advertiser berichten.

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Middle East

Lebanon Detains Former Al-Assad-Era General, Considers Transfer

Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.

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US Politics

Kosovo MP Throws Eggs at Acting PM During Parliamentary Session

An opposition MP threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister during a parliamentary session on August 8, 2026, according to the BBC.

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Space

Madonna Pays Tribute to ‘Genius’ Producer William Orbit

Madison's tribute to producer William Orbit calls him 'genius' and 'otherworldly,' according to BBC and Herts Advertiser.

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Basketball

Wildfire Smoke Kills 1.5 Million Annually, ‘I couldn’t breathe’

Wildfire smoke kills 1.5 million people each year—more than floods, flames, storms, and heat combined, according to a 2024 study in the Lancet. As climate breakdown worsens fire weather, scientists are struggling to understand the full health impacts.

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Política de EE.UU.

Hunter Biden: El indulto no fue bueno para EE. UU. ni para su legado

Hunter Biden le dijo a la BBC que es 'la persona más privilegiada' tras recibir un indulto de su padre, el ex presidente Joe Biden, admitiendo que no fue una buena decisión para Estados Unidos ni para su legado.

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Conflictos y Seguridad

14 años: Estudiante describió cómo asesino abatió a profesora

Una alumna relató cómo estaba frente a su profesora cuando fue baleada durante un tiroteo masivo en una escuela en Nonthaburi, informó la BBC.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Thai Schülerin vor Lehrerin erschossen: 5 Tote

Eine Schülerin stand vor ihrer Lehrerin, als diese erschossen wurde, berichtete die BBC. Ein 14-jähriger Junge tötete fünf Lehrer und verletzte 23 Menschen.

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Mental Health

Sophia Laforteza se toma un descanso: segundo miembro que abandona Katseye este año

La vocalista de Katseye, Sophia Laforteza, anunció que se tomará un descanso temporal por razones de salud mental, según HYBE x Geffen Records.

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Mental Health

Sophia Laforteza verlässt Katseye vorerst: Zweiter Ausfall in diesem Jahr

Die Sängerin Sophia Laforteza der Girlgroup Katseye wird vorerst nicht an Konzerten teilnehmen, wie HYBE x Geffen Records mitteilte.

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Mental Health

Sophia Laforteza Steps Away from Katseye Amid Health Priorities

Katseye vocalist Sophia Laforteza has announced she will temporarily step away from the popular girl group over mental health concerns, according to HYBE x Geffen Records.

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US Politics

Hunter Biden Tells BBC Pardon Was ‘Not Good’ for America or Legacy

Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is 'the most privileged person there is' after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.

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Conflicts & Security

Thai Student: I Was Standing Front Teacher When She Was Shot

A student at a school outside Bangkok said she was standing in front of her teacher when she was shot during a mass shooting at Debsirin School, according to BBC reports.

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Europe

Spain Imposes Border Controls Against Italy Amid Ceuta Migrant Dispute

Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy amid a growing dispute over a migrant influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, according to the BBC.

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Internet y Apps

Corte de Nuevo México ordena a Meta pagar $567 mdd por daños a salud mental infantil

Una corte de Nuevo México ordenó a Meta pagar 567 millones de dólares para abordar los impactos negativos en la salud mental de los niños, según The Guardian.

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Internet & Apps

Meta muss 567 Mio. Dollar zahlen – Kindermentalgesundheit

Ein Gericht in New Mexico hat Meta aufgefordert, 567 Millionen Dollar in einen Fonds einzuzahlen, um die negativen Auswirkungen auf die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern zu bekämpfen.

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Conflicts & Security

Colombia on Brink as ELN Guerrilla Group Prepares for War

Colombia’s 62-year-old armed conflict is on the brink of a new chapter as the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, vows an end to peace talks and a new military offensive, according to The Guardian and AOL.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Ties After 2025 Asylum Dispute

Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a dispute over the granting of asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, according to a joint statement released on 7 August.

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Europe

Spain Threatens Retaliation Over Italy’s Border Controls Following Ceuta Crossings

Spain has warned it will take counter-measures against Italy if it fails to lift border controls introduced after mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Seven Killed in Thai School Shooting by 14-Year-Old Student

At least seven people have been killed and 23 injured after a 14-year-old boy opened fire at his home and school in Nonthaburi, Thailand, according to the BBC.

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Internet & Apps

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Safety Case

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the adverse mental health impacts from its social media platforms, according to The Guardian.

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