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GOP Sen. James Lankford asserts President Trump remains focused on negotiating a deal with Iran after calling off planned military strikes.
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United States President Donald Trump delays military action against Iran following regional requests, while Iran maintains control over key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM
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El Mahdi Lyoubi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, was granted bail after his arrest in Rabat. He faces charges of insulting a constitutional institution with a trial set for October 2.
Africanews | Aug 2, 2026, 2:39 PM
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Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, bounced back from a heartbreaking semifinal loss to claim bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone for the sport.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:39 PM![When Arthur Bently Worthington embarked upon his return voyage to Christchurch from Tasmania in 1897, he must have been aware that his arrival there was unlikely to be accompanied by the same degree of fanfare and enthusiasm that greeted him when he first set foot in the city, in 1890. In December 1895 the ‘tall and handsome’ American with ‘steel-blue greyish and expressive eyes’, whose real name was Oakley Crawford, had suddenly departed Christchurch, having spent the previous five years in residence there building up and ministering to his flock of acolytes, the ‘Students of Truth’, converts to his new religion. In reality, the charming Worthington was a notorious confidence trickster, having previously travelled the length and breadth of the United States bigamously marrying and swiftly defrauding the many wealthy women who crossed his path – abandoning them, and any children that he may have fathered along the way. His liaison with Mary Plunkett, the ‘wife’ who accompanied him to New Zealand in 1890, was the first to diverge from this pattern. Worthington met Mary, the editor of a Christian Science journal and wife of a notable businessman, in New York in 1889, whilst posing as a faith-healer for the sect, and quickly won her over. It wasn’t long before the two, accompanied by her two children, fled America, as Mary’s former husband had begun to unravel Worthington’s shameful and shocking past. In Mary, Worthington had found a woman whose charisma and beauty perfectly complemented his own, and hoards of Christchurch residents soon fell prey to their peculiar brand of proselytisation. Many in Christchurch willingly parted with their cash, and in some cases even mortgaged their homes, to further the religion, and to furnish the couple’s lifestyle. This extended even to the erection of a magnificent columned edifice, the Temple of Truth, in Latimer Square in 1892 (and the lavish private residence attached to it for the couple), within which Worthington preached his self-styled revivalist ‘rational form of Christianity’ to large congregations several times a week, and his insights into reincarnation and sexology for a smaller, more select audience. It was the latter that provoked an outcry – the Methodists first, and then the other denominations expressed their moral outrage at Worthington’s doctrine of free love, and as details of his sordid past started to emerge, and whispers grew about the sexual ‘goings on’ within the group, things began to heat up for him. Creditors were soon seeking financial reparation in the courts from Worthington for bad loans, a schism occurred within the group which culminated in Mary leaving Worthington (historian Geoffrey Rice in Christchurch Crimes and Scandals 1876-99 speculates that this was likely on account of Worthington’s sexual promiscuity - he quickly moved on and ‘wed’ a young parishioner, however), and New Zealand authorities moved to have him extradited by the United States. No wonder then that he fled for Australia at the close of 1895. What is more surprising is his decision to return in 1897 – presumably to have ‘another crack’ at the citizenry of Christchurch via a series of lectures at the Oddfellows’ Hall in September. During his third lecture, on 26 September, an angry crowd thought to number 6000 amassed in the street outside the building; the police found themselves unable to placate the mob and felt that they needed to read the Riot Act – doing so for the first time in Christchurch’s history. In 1899, Worthington finally made a permanent departure from New Zealand – though the events in Christchurch didn’t deter him from continuing his life of crime, and he died in prison in New York in 1917. Entries in the Police Communications Book, such as those pictured, record the frantic attempts of the police to prepare for and contain the anger on the streets of Christchurch. Archives New Zealand’s Christchurch Regional Office holds a wealth of historical material relating to the Canterbury and Westland areas, and this book can be viewed in person in our Christchurch Reading Room. Archives New Zealand/Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Christchurch Regional Office [Archives Reference: CH439/26].](/assets/images/2026-08-02T14-38-51-238Z-sri-lanka-deploys-troops-to-contain-riot-at-overcrowded-mahara-prison-wikimedia-480.webp)
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An inmate was killed and six others wounded as inmates destroyed multiple facilities inside Mahara Prison near Colombo.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM
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Mamadou Sangaré moves from French club Lens to Premier League side Brentford in a landmark deal, setting a new record sale for Lens.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM
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Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza on August 2, 2026, causing significant casualties despite recent US-led ceasefire efforts.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM
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The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act aims to provide additional food assistance to lower- and moderate-income households through a pilot program offering $60 monthly for fruits and vegetables.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM
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Multiple towns in southern Nepal experience heightened tensions following several days of clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM
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Despite hiring Joe Brady and adding key players DJ Moore and Bradley Chubb, questions remain about the Buffalo Bills' ability to secure a Super Bowl title.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM
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Claire Kittle enjoys a training camp bikini trip while the NFL season begins with the Hall of Fame game and Carolina Panthers face Arizona Cardinals.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM
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A 1,500-year-old geometric mosaic featuring a heart-shaped ivy leaf was found in the ancient city of Smyrna, revealing new insights into this biblical site.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 2:25 PM
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Former India captain warns Tata Group's exit from Indian Super League could harm Indian football's top tier.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM
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A new book chronicles nearly eight decades of the pro-Israel lobby's impact on US foreign policy, highlighting key moments from Truman to Ford.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM
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Philip Kong, a 75-year-old retiree, discovered that medical treatment in Shenzhen could reduce his healthcare expenses by nearly 90%, underscoring challenges faced by Hong Kong’s elderly amid rising medical inflation.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM
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Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker discusses President Donald Trump’s dispute with Republicans over a key nomination, while Democrats confront ideological divisions before the August 4th primary.
NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 1:52 PM
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The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry caught fire while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 1:52 PM
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At Fanboy Expo Knoxville, Mackenzie Phillips discussed how a morals clause in her contract led to her sudden departure from the CBS sitcom amid struggles with substance abuse.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:20 PM
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President Trump halts a major military strike on Iran following requests linked to a potential deal, while ending a Medicare drug subsidy program that may conflict with his administration’s affordability message before November elections.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 1:20 PM
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Following the largest mass migration in Ceuta’s history, 22 EU member states urge stronger external border controls amid ongoing migrant returns to Morocco.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
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Republican senators warn that President Donald Trump’s insistence on canceling the August recess could hinder GOP incumbents’ ability to campaign, risking key Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
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A small tourist plane crashed shortly after take-off in Peru, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board, including eleven foreign tourists and two crew members.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 1:08 PM
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Six of eight accused individuals have been apprehended after removing electronic monitoring devices, diverting significant police resources over the weekend.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM
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Vietnamese police arrested 65 individuals, including four Singaporeans, for allegedly operating a network injecting narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and distributing them.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM