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CIA director makes rare, unannounced visit to Moscow

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-08-25T18:39:30+00:00

The trip came as Ukrainian forces have stepped up attacks deep inside Russia, including in the capital.

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Dozens Massacred in Haiti, Officials Say, Heightening Fears of Gangs

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-25T18:38:33+00:00

Gangs targeted a key community on the outskirts of the capital, raising fears about the gangs’ next move. The mayor said at least 25 people had been killed, but the U.N. put the death toll at 47.

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Итоги торгов на Мосбирже 25 августа

Source: Vedomosti – All Articles · Published: 2026-08-25T18:22:57+00:00

Главный бенчмарк российского фондового рынка по итогам основной сессии во вторник, 25 августа, увеличился на 2,22% до 2117,15 пункта. Его долларовый аналог индекс РТС прибавил 0,8% и составил 789,63 пункта.

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Trump faces backlash from Republicans over plan to lift tariffs on beef imports

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T18:15:17+00:00

Alarm as Republicans warn that ‘flooding’ stores with 300,000 metric tons of beef imports will hit US farmersDonald Trump is facing growing criticism from within his own party over his decision to temporarily pause US tariffs on foreign beef in a bid to bring down grocery prices.The president’s announcement that the US will import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign beef without charging higher tariffs has alarmed some senior Republicans, who warn that “flooding” stores with imports will hit US farmers. Continue reading...

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Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T18:14:26+00:00

The country music’s death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on InstagramDolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80Country ⁠music ​legend ⁠Dolly Parton ⁠has ​died at the age of 80, ‌her ‌family has announced.In a video posted to Parton’s X account 15 minutes ago, her nephew Bryan Seaver announced the death of his aunt, for whom he acted as head of security.This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father, Larry, held before me. I have

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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products as trade war deepens

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-08-25T18:14:00+00:00

Canada announced new tariffs of up to 50 percent on hundreds of American goods in retaliation for U.S. tariffs that took effect last week. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will double tariffs on American steel and aluminum to 50 percent and impose tariffs on around 700 other products.

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A Gaza, les enfants doivent ranger leurs cerfs-volants après des menaces israéliennes

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T18:00:11+00:00

Après la découverte, du côté israélien, de plusieurs cerfs-volants venus de l’enclave, les autorités, y voyant un potentiel danger, ont annoncé que quiconque en ferait voler serait pris pour cible. De nombreuses familles palestiniennes ont préféré confisquer ces jouets à leurs enfants, un des seuls loisirs qu’il leur restait.

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Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:59:40+00:00

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causesDolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music who was also much cherished for her philanthropy, has died aged 80.Her death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram. Continue reading...

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Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:59:40+00:00

Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causesAlexis Petridis on Dolly Parton’s peerless career which turned country music cliches inside outDolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music who was also much cherished for her philanthropy, has died aged 80.Her death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram. “I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now,” he said. “It is an honour, an honour that is mixed with absolute pride and great

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Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:54:00+00:00

The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic X flagged as ‘Made with AI’US politics live – latest updatesKen Paxton, a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has unveiled plans to tackle the “negative impact” of datacenters amid a growing backlash across the political spectrum.Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump but facing a close contest against Democrat James Talarico, posted a “Texas first” datacenter plan on X with a graphic that the social media network flagged as “Made with AI”. Continue reading...

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EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : les dernières informations

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-25T17:39:20+00:00

A Kramatorsk, dans l’est de l’Ukraine, les attaques russes de la nuit de lundi à mardi ont fait 21 blessés, et « 34 immeubles d’habitation ont été endommagés » par des bombes, selon les autorités.

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At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:35:16+00:00

Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killingsAt least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has said.A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community of Kenscoff, nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. Continue reading...

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India’s Summer of Youth Protests Is Boiling Over

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:27:41+00:00

The police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.

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Multiple people killed in shooting at Montana home also set on fire, officials say

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-25T17:09:19+00:00

Children were among victims of Sunday shooting in Billings in case police have characterized as a family disturbanceMultiple people – including children – were killed on Sunday evening in a shooting at a home in Billings, Montana, that was also set on fire, according to authorities and local media reports.Police have characterized the case as a family disturbance, according to Montana news outlet KULR. Continue reading...

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Corte Suprema dà ragione a Trump: “Può limitare il voto per posta”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-25T17:00:37+00:00

Revocato il blocco all’ordine esecutivo del presidente americano, che sostiene che l’attuale sistema favorisca la corruzione. Il provvedimento del tycoon impone al Dipartimento per la Sicurezza interna di fornire agli Stati gli elenchi dei cittadini aventi diritto al voto e al servizio postale di consegnare le schede elettorali solo agli elettori presenti in quelle liste

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UN:BLOC launches website for patients with chronic diseases

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-25T17:00:08+00:00

The healthcare venture seeks to offer an alternative approach to managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, PCOS and obesity

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