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Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A number of ship wakes can be seen in the area of the strait. Sunglint in the Persian Gulf to the northwest, accentuates the complex currents and oil slicks, seen as dark toned blue streaks on the surface. Qeshm Island, just off the coast of Iran, can be seen on the edge of the photo.

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Cargo Ship Hit by Unknown Projectile Near Oman Amid US-Iran Tensions

A cargo vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran prepare for new talks to end ongoing conflict.

Aug 4, 2026, 11:49 AM Africanews

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Palestinian Patients Return to Gaza Amid Ongoing Medical Evacuation Challenges

After nearly three years apart, Palestinian patients treated abroad have returned to Gaza, while thousands remain unable to leave for urgent medical care due to Israeli restrictions.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 10:58 AM

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Taiwan Prepares for Annual Han Kuang Anti-Invasion Drills with New Measures

The 2026 Han Kuang exercises will include internet throttling for the first time and adopt U.S.-style military rehearsals to enhance readiness.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 8:20 AM

A photo taken of Rhinoceros eating in a national park in South Africa.

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Zimbabwe Mourns Mother and Daughters Allegedly Killed in the UK

The bodies of Nothabo Zandile Tshuma and her two daughters have been returned to Zimbabwe for burial, while the suspected perpetrator remains in custody in South Africa.

Africanews | Aug 4, 2026, 7:47 AM

Satellite image of Cuba in November 2001.

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Cuba Faces New Nationwide Blackout, Weather Hampers Power Restoration Efforts

A second nationwide power cut in one day disrupts Cuba's attempts to restore electricity amid ongoing blackouts, with adverse weather conditions further complicating recovery.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 6:57 AM

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Three Lions Die from Suspected Heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park Amid Record Summer Heat

Japan’s Tama Zoological Park has suspended its lion exhibit and enhanced cooling measures after three lionesses died during an unusually hot and humid summer.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:56 AM

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Israel Intensifies Strikes in Gaza Following US-Brokered Hamas Disarmament Deal

Despite a historic agreement announced by US President Donald Trump for Hamas disarmament, Israeli military actions in Gaza and the West Bank have escalated, leading to significant casualties and land seizures.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 6:44 AM

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Surge in Migrants Crossing into Ceuta Sparks Debate Over Morocco's Border Controls

A sharp increase in migrant arrivals in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has raised questions about whether Morocco eased border security, with officials and analysts offering differing perspectives.

Africanews | Aug 4, 2026, 6:11 AM

Japanese Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu signs the Instrument of Surrender on behalf of the Japanese Government, on board USS Missouri (BB-63) , 2 September 1945. Lieutenant General Richard K. Sutherland, U.S. Army, watches from the opposite side of the table. Foreign Ministry representative Toshikazu Kase is assisting Mr. Shigemitsu.

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France Wildfires Uncover 400 WWII Shells in Le Porge Village

Historic munitions buried since World War Two detonated amid forest fires in southwest France, prompting evacuations and ongoing demining efforts.

BBC World | Aug 4, 2026, 6:10 AM

A panoramic view of the skyline of Spokane , the second largest city in the state of Washington, as seen from above Edwidge Woldson Park.

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Rapid Wildfires Devastate Spokane, Washington; Arson Suspect Arrested

More than 700 buildings destroyed and 65,000 residents evacuated as fast-moving wildfires spread across Spokane's outskirts, prompting a major firefighting response and an arson arrest.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 5:36 AM

Far view of Las Lajas Sanctuary and its surroundings, a basilica church located in the southern Department of Nariño , municipality of Ipiales , Colombia. The place is a popular pilgrimage location since the apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1754. The first shrine was built by 1750 and was replaced by a bigger one in 1802 including a bridge over the canyon of the Guáitara River . The present temple, of Gothic Revival style, was built between 1916 and 1949.

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Colombia’s Gustavo Petro Reiterates Vote Fraud Claims Ahead of Power Transfer

Outgoing President Gustavo Petro alleges manipulation of election results, while Colombia faces political tensions and security concerns ahead of the presidential transition.

Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 4:22 AM

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Wildfires in Spokane Force 65,000 Evacuations and Destroy Hundreds of Buildings

Major wildfires fueled by drought and heat have led to the evacuation of tens of thousands in Spokane, Washington, with extensive structural damage reported.

France 24 English | Aug 4, 2026, 3:50 AM

Black Sea , satellite image, May 2004. – Original image caption from Visible Earth collection of NASA: " Phytoplankton blooms and plumes of sediment form the bright blue swirls that ring the Black Sea in this Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image. Sediment flows into the sea through the vast network of rivers that empty into it. The sediment tints the water tan near the mouth of the river and green as the dirt diffuses through the water. In this image, sediment clouds the Sea of Azov in the upper right corner of the image. Two powerful rivers, the Don and the Kuban, flow into the shallow sea, depositing silt in the waters. Sediment is not the only thing that flows into the Black Sea on river water. Some of Europe’ largest rivers also deposit fertilizer from agricultural run-off in the Black Sea, and that feeds frequent phytoplankton blooms. Phytoplankton are microscopic plants that can be seen from space when large colonies grow in one place. Most of the agricultural run-off enters the Sea through the Danube River, the bright green area on the upper left side of the Sea. The water around the river’s mouths is tinted dark green, probably from the growth of surface phytoplankton. The phytoplankton blooms are a problem because their growth and decay can consume all of the available oxygen in a region, creating dead zones where fish cannot live. From the upper left corner, the countries around the Sea are Moldova , Ukraine , Russia , Georgia , Turkey , Bulgaria , and Romania . The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Aqua satellite acquired this image on May 22, 2004." [data date 2004-05-22, visualization date 2004-05-25]

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Russia Reports Ukrainian Drone Attack Killed 7 at Black Sea Resort

Seven people, including three children, were killed and 40 injured in a drone incident at Gelendzhik, Russia, which Moscow attributes to Ukraine.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 4, 2026, 3:50 AM

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field office, Minneapolis Division, at 1501 Freeway Boulevard in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.

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Feds Charge FBI Agent Accused of Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Russia

A supervisory special agent at the FBI is charged with theft of cryptocurrency, citing frustration over the bureau’s handling of adversarial crypto accounts.

NBC Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 3:50 AM

“Schwäbisches Donaumoos”, by nature a special western part of the natural region Donauried . The area next after Ulm / Langenau is a permanent wetland of ca. 7,5x15 km, devided by the border Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. In this area the meltwater of the pleistocene river Upper Danube transported gravel , over time forming gravel beds of enormous size, functioning as a groundwater reservoir, which kept the surface a wetland. This kind of “full water tub” contains the karst waters of the southeastern Swabian Alb, mainly from river Lone and its dry valley -tributaries. This river network meanwhile percolates ca. 80% of its precipitation underground to the wetland area of the Danube. Four large karst springs in Langenau, the biotope / geotope ]/ natural monument Grimmensee, the Naturschutzgebiet “Langenauer Ried”, „Leipheimer Moos” and “Gundelfinger Moos” are legally protected.

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Dry Danube River Causes Energy Crisis in Romania and Hungary

Prolonged drought and record low water levels on the Danube River have forced nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania to reduce output, prompting industrial shutdowns and military interventions to restore water flow.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 AM

Jeanine Pirro speaking at the 2017 CPAC in National Harbor, Maryland.

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D.C. Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Four Accused of Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Following new evidence, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office dismissed misdemeanor vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn and three others.

CBS Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 3:00 AM

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Hundreds of Migrant Children Stranded in Spain’s Ceuta After Mass Crossing

More than 860 minors remain in Ceuta following a large-scale migrant crossing from Morocco, with dozens confirmed dead during the attempt.

Washington Times News | Aug 4, 2026, 2:14 AM

Ice block at beach near Jökulsárlón , Iceland. See the URL below how the image was shot ...

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Federal Judge Blocks New York Law Banning ICE Agents from Wearing Masks

U.S. District Judge Mae D’Agostino issued a preliminary injunction against New York’s mask and identification requirements for federal immigration officers, while allowing the state’s ban on local cooperation with ICE to stand.

The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 1:21 AM

Satellite image of Japan in May 2003. The islands of Japan are shown clearly off the coast of North and South Korea, China, and Russia in this true-color image. Running down through the islands are a string of mountains that make up part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire." The Ring of Fire is a zone of frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that stretches in a series of arcs from New Zealand, through Indonesia, up through the Philippines, Japan, the Kuril Islands and Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), across the Pacific Ocean via the Aleutian Islands, and down the coast of the Americas. Seventy-five percent of the world's volcanoes are in this ring, making it the most volcanically-active region on the planet. Also shown in this image are a number of fires, which are marked with red dots. A few fires were detected in Japan, China, and North Korea, but the majority were detected in Russia's Primorskiy-Kray region. This true-color Aqua MODIS image was acquired on May 1, 2003.

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Japan Accelerates Kumamoto Earthquake Recovery Amid Rising Heat Risks

One week after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan speeds up recovery efforts to mitigate risks posed by soaring summer temperatures.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 4, 2026, 12:26 AM

Courtroom of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

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European Court of Human Rights Shifts Hate Speech Jurisprudence, Raising Concerns Over Free Expression Safeguards

A new analysis reveals the European Court of Human Rights' evolving approach to hate speech cases, emphasizing state obligations and potentially limiting traditional free speech protections.

Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PM

America newly delineated / by Jodocus Hondius ; engraved by H. Picard. A 17th-century map of the Americas. Scale ca. 1:45,000,000. Map ranges from W 125°–W 5° and N 70°–S 60°. Also includes insets of the polar regions.

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Young Libertarians Highlight America First Values, AI Concerns, and Iran War at National Convention

Student activists at the 17th Young Americans for Liberty National Convention identified establishment politicians, foreign wars, and AI data center growth as key challenges facing America First liberty.

Daily Caller | Aug 3, 2026, 11:13 PM

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Israeli Strikes Kill Over Two Dozen in Gaza; Lebanese Airspace Violated Amid Ongoing Conflict

UN agencies report continued violence in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefire agreements, with critical shortages and high food prices worsening humanitarian conditions.

UN News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:08 PM

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a Press conference in Doha. Doha Stadium Plus/Vinod Divakaran

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Opponents of Fifa President Gianni Infantino Threaten Non-Cooperation Amid Leadership Dispute

Senior Uefa sources report that opponents of Fifa president Gianni Infantino are threatening to withhold cooperation unless he resigns, as tensions rise over his controversial plans and upcoming re-election bid.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 9:55 PM

Saint Nicholas Monastery (Mukacheve) (1772-1806, complex of architecture monuments of national significance №171): St. Nicholas Church and cells. Transcarpathian region, Mukachevo

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Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill 11 at Russian Black Sea Resort and Crimea

Drone attacks by Ukraine on August 3rd, 2026, targeted a Russian Black Sea resort and the annexed Crimea peninsula, resulting in at least 11 deaths and multiple injuries.

ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 8:19 PM