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18 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 02 August 2026 10 stories
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Why has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?

United States President Donald Trump recently announced the cancellation of a planned military

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Two crew killed after firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, as British pilot survives

One Danish and one Greek national died in the incident, while a British pilot and another Greek crew member survived.

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Body of climber Nirmal Purja, six others recovered after Pakistan avalanche

Search for remains of three last climbers continues on Broad Peak, days after avalanche killed all 10 mountaineers.

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At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.

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A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

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06

Wildfires force mass evacuations across the Pacific Northwest

Fast-moving wildfires are forcing evacuations across Washington State, US and nearby British Columbia, Canada.

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Local volunteers help rebuild destroyed Christian monastery in Lebanon

Interfaith volunteers rebuild war-damaged Catholic monastery in Lebanon’s Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.

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UK PM Burnham vows to be ‘relentless’ on Channel migrant crossings

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said his government will be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings the Channel.

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Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties

Both countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.

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10

Is Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela?

Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.

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