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Newest first · UTC+11:00Erdogan says Mecca Defence Agreement open to 'other friendly nations'
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan was open to the participation of “other friendly nations”, Turkish media reported.
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How Arab streamers are building audiences on Twitch | The National
Middle East viewers are financially supporting Twitch creators at rates approaching those in the US, according to the company. This, despite Arabic-language channels attracting comparatively smaller audiences.
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How could New Mexico’s $567 million ruling change Meta?
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Football association apologizes amid allegations over providing sexual entertainment for foreign referees
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The national football association apologized Saturday over allegations that it provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees before and after international matches held in the country between 2011 and 2012.
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Reese Witherspoon speaks out after dad John, 84, lands in hospital after a ‘fall’
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' exceeds 5 mln ticket sales in S. Korea
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- The latest Spider-Man film surpassed 5 million ticket sales on the 11th day of its release in South Korea, the film's local distributor said Saturday.
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Mama June reacts to daughter Pumpkin releasing ‘hardcore’ OnlyFans content
Mama June is OK with her daughter Pumpkin creating explicit content for OnlyFans — but she does have some reservations.
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Benzie Jandoc honored at intimate post-birthday celebration
Benzie Jandoc, known as the “Brandman” and founder and chairman of Philippines’ Loveliest, was recently honored with an intimate post-birthday celebration hosted by hi-society and Dr. George Sarakinis.
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LA’s massive new music festival canceled before it starts as organizers axe events
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· Katie Jerkovich
What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics
If you would like to spend some time this summer watching classic Israeli movies, visit the Israel Film Archive, where many beloved films are available to rent.
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111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops
· Zoey Zhang
111-year-old Chinese grandma reveals secret daily ‘workout’ leading to her longevity
With 672 centenarians in her area, researchers suggest that the mineral-rich soil contributes to the health benefits of locally grown crops
· Zoey Zhang
US judge brands Meta ‘public nuisance’ akin to air pollution
A New Mexico judge has declared Meta a “public nuisance,” comparing the social media giant to a polluting factory. The ruling orders the company to establish an abatement fund and overhaul key features of its platforms over alleged harm to children.
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Teenage girls film attack on former police officer in WA's far north
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 9:25am
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The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding
In an abandoned luxury apartment in the Syrian capital Damascus, armed men dressed in military fatigues sifted through designer clothes and documents.
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Want to learn Cantonese? These influencers are sparking a Canto revival on social media
Influencers like Uncle Donnie, Andrew Bui and Mihi Matshingana are connecting a Cantonese-speaking diaspora and inspiring learning
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Want to learn Cantonese? These influencers are sparking a Canto revival on social media
Influencers like Uncle Donnie, Andrew Bui and Mihi Matshingana are connecting a Cantonese-speaking diaspora and inspiring learning
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Montgomery activated from injured list and will pitch out of Rangers bullpen
Texas Rangers pitcher Jordan Montgomery answers a question during a World Series baseball media day Oct. 26, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Lewis Hamilton shares never-before-seen date pics with Kim Kardashian
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Five decades in the making, a Garma announcement has an eye to the future
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 8:35am
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Bears sign experienced safety Xavier Woods after Dallis Flowers injury
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson talks to media at a news conference during practice at the team’s NFL football training camp, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Lake Forest, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Reese Witherspoon’s father, John, rushed to hospital after being found near pool at Nashville home
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· Carson Blackwelder, Carlos Greer
Fifty years of friendship: How I saw the world beside a poetry great
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Meet Rami Malek’s twin brother, English teacher Sami, who joined him at Wimbledon
From swapping identities to sharing a bungalow in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actor and his younger twin are very close
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Meet Rami Malek’s twin brother, English teacher Sami, who joined him at Wimbledon
From swapping identities to sharing a bungalow in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actor and his younger twin are very close
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Tate McRae in shock split from sports star boyfriend
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· Martha Williams
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Last House’ on Netflix, an Over-the-Top Dud of a Sci-Fi-Thriller That Wastes Wagner Moura and Greta Lee
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· John Serba
Perez Hilton’s friends fear lengthy sepsis battle triggered horrifying self-harm incident
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Muzzle: City of Wolves’ on Hulu, a Bizarre Mess of an Aaron Eckhart K-9 Cop Action Flick
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Hilary Duff reps the New York Knicks with championship tee at MSG concert
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Judge pauses $800-a-day-fines for journo Catherine Herridge, boosting her First Amendment case
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· Alexandra Steigrad
Beyond money and ambition: Meet the young people defining success differently
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Our Sticky Love’ On Netflix, About A Prosecutor With Amnesia Being Protected By A Boxer-Turned-Gangster
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· Joel Keller
Hillary Clinton warns Dems that GOP’s anti-communist platform will be ‘very effective attack’
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· Taylor Herzlich
New Mexico attorney general hopes Meta ruling leads to Big Tech review
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said during a media briefing on Friday that Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta “must pay the price for the choice that they made to put profits over children’s safety.”
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Media execs think CBS is done with Tony Romo over ‘uncontrollable’ fear after arrest
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· Collin Ward
Sky Country: Indigenous fashion weaves culture and climate together
First Nations designers, models, artists and artisans from across Australia gathered on Larrakia Country in Darwin this week for the Country to Couture runway show and the National Indigenous Fashion awards. In between, Guardian Australia photographed several of the featured models and designers
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ On Netflix, A Drama About An Elite Indian Air Force Squadron Training To Fight Pakistani Forces Over Their Occupation Of Kashmir
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Britney Spears believes she ‘failed as a mother’ as she blasts her own parents in lengthy new rant
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· Eric Todisco
Israeli consul in NYC cancels New York Times subscriptions over ‘blood libels’
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· Doree Lewak