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Americas

Venezuelan Opposition Angered Over Reports of US Oil and Gas Stake

The Venezuelan opposition has raised concerns over reports the US seeks a significant stake in the country's oil and gas resources. 'It’s a land grab – a massive land grab,' said one well-known opposition figure, according to The Guardian.

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Leaders

Thieves Steal 600-Diamond Necklace Worth $4M from Vienna Museum

Two men stole a necklace decorated with more than 600 diamonds from a Vienna museum in broad daylight, according to police. The necklace is believed to be worth over $4 million.

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Conflicts & Security

Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE as Deportation Proceeds

British right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is awaiting deportation, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

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Europe

Norway Mourns King Harald as Haakon VIII Ascends Throne

King Harald V of Norway died at 89 on Aug. 28, and his son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeded him as King Haakon VIII, according to the Royal Palace and the BBC.

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Public Health

Ebola Spreads to 60 Zones in DRC as Outbreak Accelerates

The fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history has reached two new health zones in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with a total of 60 areas now affected, according to the latest government figures.

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Big Tech

US will 303 Mrd. Barrel Öl in Venezuela

Berichte über US-Pläne für eine Beteiligung an Venezuelas Ölvorkommen lösen Empörung aus.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Nach zwei Jahren aufgehobene Ausgangssperre in Khartum

Der von der Armee geführte sudanesische Regierung hat die seit über zwei Jahren geltende Ausgangssperre und den Ausnahmezustand in Khartum aufgehoben, wie staatliche Medien berichten.

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Celebrity

Tim Curry, Voice of Wild Thornberrys’ Nigel, Dies at 80

Tim Curry, the British actor known for his iconic voice role as Nigel Thornberry in The Wild Thornberrys, has died at the age of 80. His cause of death has not been disclosed, though he had faced significant health issues since suffering a major stroke in 2012.

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Football

Harry Kane Transfer Update: Talks, Form, and Ballon d’Or Hopes

Bayern Munich captain Harry Kane is in contract talks with the club until at least 2029, according to FC Bayern sporting director Max Eberl.

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Europa

Roban collar de 673 diamantes en Viena

La policía austríaca investiga el robo de un collar de platino con 673 diamantes que pertenecía a la reina de Egipto y estaba expuesto en Viena.

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Grandes tecnológicas

EE.UU. busca gran parte de recursos energéticos de Venezuela

Informes sobre que Estados Unidos busca un gran porcentaje en los vastos recursos energéticos de Venezuela han generado críticas, con descripciones de la medida como 'predadora' e 'inconstitucional', según The Guardian.

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Amerikas

Tropensturm Dolly zieht auf die Karibik zu

Tropensturm Dolly bewegt sich schnell über den Atlantik in Richtung Leewardinseln. Starkregen ist für das Wochenende erwartet, wie das Nationale Hurrikan-Zentrum mitteilte.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Trump-Handelssperre belastet Detroit: 63 % der Einwohner lehnen ab

Die Einwohner von Detroit fürchten wirtschaftliche Folgen durch Trumps 50 %ige Zölle auf kanadische Waren, die Kritiker als 'Unvernunft' bezeichnen.

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Asien-Pazifik

RSS-Chef spricht in New York trotz Visa-Kritik

Der Leiter der indischen RSS wird in New York sprechen, obwohl es Forderungen nach der Aufhebung seines Visums gibt. Dies wirft Fragen über die wachsende Einflusskraft der Gruppe in den USA auf.

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Diplomacy & Trade

India’s RSS Hosts Event in New York Amid Visa Controversy

The head of India’s RSS is set to speak in New York despite calls for his visa to be revoked, raising questions about the group's growing international presence.

WH News Aug 28, 2026