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Japan, South Korea, U.S. Forge New Nuclear Alliance

Japan, South Korea, and the United States have signed a cooperation agreement for the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs), solidifying a new nuclear energy alliance, according to reports.

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World

Trump's Face on Coin Sparks Debate

President Donald Trump has reignited discussions regarding the US position on disputed islands' sovereignty, stating that the US could revise its neutral stance if the UK fails to increase defence spending.

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Faith

Pope Leo XIV Honors Catholic Roots of Oxford’s Oriel College

Pope Leo XIV marked the 700th anniversary of Oriel College's royal charter, an institution deeply rooted in Catholic tradition, by honoring its historical and academic contributions, particularly those of St. John Henry Newman, a 19th-century British intellectual.

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Sports

Humphries beats Greaves as Littler also wins

Luke Humphries, a three-time champion at the Czech Open, secured a 6-2 victory over Beau Greaves, the first woman to win a match on the European Tour.

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Science

Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches on Falcon Heavy Rocket

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to revolutionize our understanding of the universe, has successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Florida, initiating a three-month journey to its intended orbit around the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 2.

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Sports

Williams Sisters' US Open Doubles Return Ends in Thrilling Loss

NEW YORK: A roaring Arthur Ashe Stadium welcomed Serena and Venus Williams back to Grand Slam doubles, but the sisters' comeback ended in heartbreak. The match, which lasted three hours, saw the Williams sisters fight back from a set down and force a 10-point match tiebreaker.

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Business

Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.

The rise of artificial intelligence is sending shockwaves through the online gig economy in Kenya, with thousands of Kenyans who once made a living by crafting college essays for overseas students finding themselves suddenly without work.

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World

Punjab Government Transfers DSP in Custodial Torture Row

Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's office faced criticism over the alleged custodial torture of Mohanjit Singh, who was taken into custody on September 2 following an incident during a Lok Milni programme in Sheron village.

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Entertainment

Lainey Wilson Returns as Host of 2026 CMA Awards

Lainey Wilson expressed her excitement about hosting the 60th Annual CMA Awards for a third time, stating, 'I couldn't be more excited to be hosting the CMA Awards again this year, especially with it being the 60th anniversary.

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World

UK Port of Dover Blocked by Masked Protesters

Protesters dressed in black, some wearing balaclavas, blocked major roads leading into the Port of Dover on Saturday morning, halting all ferry traffic between England and France and causing significant delays.

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Health

Diwali Train Ticket Booking Begins Tomorrow

Diwali 2026, celebrated on Sunday, November 8, will see train ticket reservations begin tomorrow, September 6, according to Livechennai. Based on the travel date, booking windows open on different days, with November 5 travel bookings starting on September 6, and so forth.

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Sports

Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl

Fenerbahce players Mason Greenwood and Matteo Guendouzi have been suspended and fined for their part in a chaotic brawl that erupted after their club's Champions League playoff victory over Lyon.

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Health

Eight-hour sleep rule questioned by new research

But growing evidence suggests that eight hours of sleep may not be optimal for everyone, according to a new narrative review in Brain Medicine, as reported by the Independent.

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Politics

Federal Judge Extends Block on USPS Mail Ballot Rules

A federal judge in Boston has extended a block on new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot rules, just two months before the midterm elections, citing concerns over potential disenfranchisement of millions of voters who seek to vote by mail.

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Sports

India and Pakistan skip handshake at Women’s Asia Cup 2026 opener

The tradition of avoiding handshakes between Indian and Pakistani cricket teams has persisted, with the two sides skipping the customary pre-toss pleasantries during their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 fixture at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 5, 2026.

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Sports

Sources: LSU leaves ex-pros off roster for opener

LSU did not include Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, former NFL players, on its official roster ahead of Saturday's season opener against Clemson, according to reports.

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Health

Indian River Cleaner Gets Job Offer from Ocean Cleanup Founder

A 21-year-old man, Surendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, gained international attention after a video of him cleaning the trash-filled Ajnar River went viral. The Ocean Cleanup, a Netherlands-based NGO, responded by offering him a job, according to reports.

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Health

India Expands Freight Rail Network with New Corridors

India is expanding its dedicated freight rail network by examining the development of a new corridor parallel to the Samruddhi Mahamarg in Maharashtra, as per Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Central Railway.

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Business

Iran President Urges Unity Amid US Economic Pressure

The US has announced an 'Economic D-Day' against Tehran, implementing the toughest sanctions regime in history aimed at cutting off all economic lifelines to Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to reports.

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Politics

New Jersey Mayor Calls for Sanctuary Policy Rollback After Baby's Death

The mayor of the New Jersey township where a baby boy was killed last week after an illegal immigrant allegedly struck the child's family with her car in a grocery store parking lot is now calling for a rollback of the state's sanctuary policies, according to Fox News Digital.

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World

Putin Orders Pause in Kyiv Strikes for U.S. Envoy Visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv, starting from midnight Saturday, ahead of a visit by U.S. envoys to Moscow for peace talks, according to reports from the Daily Pioneer and Hindustan Times.

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Health

Billion-Rupee House in Chandigarh Sells for Premium Price

The 2,489-square-yard house in Chandigarh's plush Sector 9 recently sold for nearly 69% above its collector value, reaching a billion-rupee mark, according to the latest property registration data accessed by The Indian Express.

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Technology

T-Mobile’s Secret $25/month Plan Sparks Debate

Recently, we learned about a secret T-Mobile plan that costs just $25 per month, significantly undercutting every major US carrier, according to Android Authority. This plan has sparked debate among consumers and industry experts.

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Business

Pensioners Face Winter Fuel Payment Changes

The government has restricted the winter fuel payment scheme for the 2024 winter to only the lowest-income pensioners, a move that has now been expanded for the 2026-2027 winter.

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Health

India's Growth Dreams Need a Reality Check

Mark Twain's caution about statistics in 1906-07 offers a pertinent reminder as India celebrates its recent growth data, underscoring the need for a critical examination of the economic narrative.

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Science

AI Could Undermine Managers' Judgment, Study Warns

A study by the University of Bath has warned that managers who rely on artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are at risk of undermining their own judgment and failing to develop insights they might gain through experience, according to a report in Personnel Today.

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Health

I’m a psychologist

Dr. Lisa Thompson, a psychologist, warns in her new book *You Are Not a Diagnosis* that common feelings like worry and distraction do not always indicate serious mental health conditions such as anxiety or ADHD, according to reports from *The i Paper*.

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Sports

Isak's Double Boosts Liverpool as Gakpo Shines

Liverpool secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 2-0 win over Ipswich, thanks to a quick double from new striker Alexander Isak in the first nine minutes.

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Science

Beavers filmed bonding after release in the wild

Conservationists are hopeful that two beavers released into the wild in Somerset earlier this year have formed a pair, according to reports from the BBC and lbc.co.uk. This development is seen as a positive sign for the species' population recovery.

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World

NB8 Nations Commit $1B for Ukraine’s Winter Energy Security

First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) nations will work to attract additional financial and technical support for Ukraine’s energy grid ahead of the winter.

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World

KONGSBERG StrikeMaster Deploys to Jan Mayen for NATO Arctic Exercise

KONGSBERG Australia's managing director, John Fry, highlighted the StrikeMaster's deployability and flexibility during Operation Atlantic City, a NATO exercise involving forces from the US, UK, and Norway around the Norwegian territory of Jan Mayen.

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Health

Water Firm Bosses Refuse to Swim in Cleaned-Up Rivers

As part of a Save Britain’s Rivers campaign, The i Paper has been advocating for 100 clean river bathing spots across the country by 2030, with stricter water quality testing to enhance swimming conditions.

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Sports

Ruiz Jr Loses Comeback Fight, Demands Rematch

Former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr lost his comeback fight to Poland's Damian Knyba, with judges scoring the fight 117-110, 114-113, and 114-113 in favor of the Pole.

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Politics

UK Party Promises to Boost Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £15,000

Reform, a UK political party, has announced plans to increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000, a move aimed at boosting the financial well-being of individuals. However, the announcement has been overshadowed by ongoing disputes over party donations.

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World

US Sanctions Turkish Bank in Iran Crackdown

The US Treasury announced Friday that it has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution, as part of its efforts to sever 'critical financial lifelines' for the Iranian government, according to The Times of Israel.

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Science

Manx space group urges election candidates to back treaty

SpaceX recently set a new record for back-to-back launches, completing two missions in just 38.5 minutes, as reported by Spaceflight Now. This marks a significant milestone in the company's rapid launch capabilities.

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Health

Anna Wintour at Center of Controversy Threatening Her Career

Anna Wintour, the iconic editor of Vogue, finds herself at the center of a controversy that insiders are saying could end her career. Despite the common belief that 'nobody reads fashion magazines anymore,' Wintour remains a household name in the industry.

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Health

Stray Dogs Rescue Woman from Sexual Assault in Coimbatore

An unexpected scene captured on CCTV in Coimbatore has drawn attention after two stray dogs intervened when a man allegedly attempted to molest a mentally challenged woman, according to reports from Odisha TV.

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