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Record-high heat soars through South Korea

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-08-07T05:00:48+00:00

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

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Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-07T05:00:08+00:00

Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsTemperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as the extreme weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the continent continues.Countries including Slovakia, Austria and Hungary registered record temperatures. On Thursday, the Slovakian hydrometeorological agency said a new high of 42C (108F) had been reached in Dolné Plachtince. Continue reading...

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July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-07T05:00:07+00:00

Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures, with many choosing to buy online instead as the mercury in some areas rose into the mid-30Cs.Trips to high streets were down by 3.8% year on year in July after a 6.2% fall in June, according to research from the monitoring firm Sensormatic for the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Continue reading...

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Acrilico. “Un anno e due mesi che non vedo mia figlia”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-07T05:00:00+00:00

LE STORIE D’AMORE DEL VENERDI’. “La sua ultima immagine profilo: lei a figura intera, jeans aderenti, pelliccetta bianca (attenzione alla pelliccetta Shein, valore 12 euro).”

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Australia news live: Attorney General warns women and children at risk of ‘harmful conduct’ from smartglasses users; major delays at Sydney airport

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-07T04:47:14+00:00

Follow today’s news liveFederal parliament is returning from winter break next week.Do you have a question you’d like to ask Guardian Australia’s team of political reporters in Canberra? Our political editor, Tom McIlroy, and the team will be answering readers’ questions on the Australian Politics podcast. Continue reading...

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Center reduces takedown timeline for unlawful content to three hours

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:39:22+00:00

Intermediaries are also required to ensure clear labelling and traceable metadata for permissible AI-generated content, so that users can easily identify synthetically generated material and prevent deception or misuse

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Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Sensex down 200 pts, Nifty reaches 24,600 led by IT stocks, rising oil prices; Bajaj Finance falls 4.5%

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:37:43+00:00

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Benchmark indices opened ​lower on Friday, weighed down by ‌heavyweight financial stocks and ​rising oil prices amid ⁠concerns over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while quarterly ‌earnings drove stock-specific moves.

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MSMEs are backbone of India's economy: Official

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:30:49+00:00

It is essential that the benefits of various schemes launched by the Central and State governments to reach at the grassroots level, stated Dilip Swami, Managing Director, Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation

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« Les musulmans de l’enclave sont constamment sommés de prouver qu’ils sont de vrais Espagnols » : Ceuta, à l’épreuve d’une crise migratoire sans précédent

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-07T04:30:03+00:00

L’irruption dans l’enclave espagnole de 72 000 personnes venues du Maroc, entre le 30 et le 31 juillet, a mis en lumière les fêlures et les solidarités qui traversent cette ville où coexistent depuis des siècles chrétiens et musulmans.

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« Les musulmans de l’enclave sont constamment sommés de prouver qu’ils sont de vrais Espagnols » : Ceuta à l’épreuve d’une crise migratoire sans précédent

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-08-07T04:30:03+00:00

L’irruption dans l’enclave espagnole de 72 000 personnes venues du Maroc, entre le 30 et le 31 juillet, a mis en lumière les fêlures et les solidarités qui traversent cette ville où coexistent depuis des siècles chrétiens et musulmans.

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Трамп розлютився через витік інформації про дефіцит запасів зброї у США, – CNN

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-07T04:23:00+00:00

Витоки інформації можуть надходити від чиновників в адміністрації, які виступають проти війни і прагнуть змусити Трампа вивести США з війни з Іраном.

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Praggnanandhaa wins St. Louis Rapid and blitz

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:14:49+00:00

Not losing any games on the final day of the last rapid and blitz in the Grand Chess tour, Praggnanandhaa jumped to second spot in the GCT which almost guarantees a place in the grand finale scheduled later this year

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RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil jump, traders say

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:06:20+00:00

The rupee ‌appeared on track to open weaker around 95.35-95.40 per ‌dollar, but ​central bank intervention right around the ⁠time the local spot market ‌opened at 9:00 am IST helped shore up the currency

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Handloom Day: Govt will keep supporting sector, says PM Modi

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:03:47+00:00

PM Modi said that India celebrates its rich and vibrant handloom heritage and salutes the skill, creativity, and dedication of weavers and artisans

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India must not rewrite its UPI policies under US pressure: GTRI

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-08-07T04:01:59+00:00

Zero MDR contributed significantly to this growth by allowing consumers, small shops and roadside vendors to make and receive payments without transaction charges: GTRI

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How Japan Minimized Deaths from a Major Earthquake

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-07T04:01:15+00:00

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

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Residents of London’s Barbican Are Battling a New Tower

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-08-07T04:01:14+00:00

The Barbican, a once divisive housing complex in central London, is now considered an architectural masterpiece. Residents are fighting plans for a 20-story building next door.

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