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18 August 2026
World News

World News

Evening Edition 09 August 2026 10 stories
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Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected a US-backed 1

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Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank

New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.

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Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?

Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.

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Alleged cartel boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland amid heavy security

Daniel Kinahan is the latest alleged member of the multinational organised crime group to be charged in Dublin.

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Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in

A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.

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Perez Hilton faces long recovery after reports he self-harmed during livestream

The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.

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Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is currently facing significant pressure to resign,

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Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found

Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.

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Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace

‘We're going backwards.’

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Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

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