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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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Truck Bomb Explodes Outside Colombia Police Base, Injuring 11 Officers and Killing a Police Dog

Colombian authorities blame the National Liberation Army for a truck bomb attack in Cucuta amid escalating tensions ahead of a presidential inauguration.

Aug 1, 2026, 7:53 PM South China Morning Post World

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Car Bomb Near Colombian Police Station Injures 11 Ahead of Presidential Inauguration

The attack in Cucuta, near the Venezuelan border, occurred six days before right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office.

Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 4:11 PM

Dawenkou pottery, white earthenware, some of them slightly grey, red or yellow. Shandong Provincial Museum, Jinan

Senate Judiciary Committee to Reconsider Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Amid Trump’s Push for $1.8bn Fund

Donald Trump reverses course to revive a controversial $1.8 billion fund as Todd Blanche’s confirmation faces hurdles from Republican senators.

Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 3:47 PM

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Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Over Coming Days

The Hong Kong Observatory warns of heavy rain and squally thunderstorms affecting southern China’s coast, with multiple landslide reports already received.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:15 PM

An oriental cockroach (female Blatta orientalis ).

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India’s Modi Forgives Students Who Abused Him During Cockroach Protests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls protesting students 'misled children' and urges guidance over punishment amid ongoing legal actions against demonstrators.

Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 11:46 AM

FIFA Ballon D‘OR Awards, FIFA Museum, Zurich

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Asian Football Confederation Chief Welcomes FIFA's Reversal on World Cup Stake Sale

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa emphasizes transparency and consultation after FIFA scraps plan to sell a stake in World Cup events.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:35 AM

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

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Legal Support Contract Expiry Raises Deportation Risks for US Children

Immigration advocates warn that the expiration of a federal contract could leave thousands of undocumented children in the US without legal representation, increasing their risk of deportation.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 11:04 PM

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers, December 6, 2015, Tammy Anthony Baker, Photographer

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Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman Andrus Peat Announces Retirement from the NFL at 32

After 11 seasons in the NFL, Andrus Peat retires, expressing gratitude for his career and looking forward to life with his family.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 10:59 PM

Central Park Bridges (view from Bridlepath looking southwest), Gothic Arch, Spanning bridlepath south of tennis courts, north of reservoir, New York City, New York County, NY

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Mangione’s Lawyers Challenge Media Restrictions in Murder Trial as Unconstitutional

Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione argue that limiting media access to his upcoming state murder trial infringes on his constitutional right to a public trial.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 10:03 PM

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Mangione's Lawyers Challenge Media Restrictions at Murder Trial, Claim Constitutional Violations

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione argue that limiting media access to his state murder trial infringes on his constitutional right to a public trial and raises concerns over selective press coverage.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:51 PM

The Norias of Hama are a number of norias ("wheels of pots") along the Orontes River in the city of Hama. The earliest norias in Hama were developed during the Byzantine era, although none of the norias today precede the Ayyubid period (12th century). They are mostly unused now and serve an aesthetic purpose. Hama, Orontes River, Syria.

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Hamas Agrees to Disarm as Part of US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Hamas commits to handing over weapons to a Palestinian governing committee, while Israel insists on full disarmament before troop withdrawal.

France 24 English | Jul 31, 2026, 9:33 PM

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Palestinians Skeptical as Hamas Agrees to Disarm in Conditional Peace Deal

Following months of diplomacy, Hamas has agreed to disarm, but Palestinians in Gaza express doubt about the deal's impact amid ongoing violence and political tensions.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:52 PM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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UN Weather Agency Warns of Strong El Niño Developing from August

The UN Meteorological Organization forecasts intensifying El Niño conditions that could drive extreme weather globally, urging early action amid unprecedented ocean heat.

UN News | Jul 31, 2026, 7:29 PM

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Trump Announces Hamas Agreement to Disarm in Gaza Peace Plan

President Trump states Hamas has agreed to disarm as part of the next phase in efforts to bring peace to Gaza.

CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 5:18 PM

A view of most of North America taken from a low orbit of about 826 km altitude. The whole hemisphere is not visible owing to the low orbit , and the horizon is at a distance of about 3,300 km, while the radius of the planet is 6,371 km. The diameter seen from this height is about 125 degrees. An image of the Earth taken from the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA's Earth-observing research satellite, Suomi NPP. This composite image uses a number of swaths of the Earth's surface taken on 4 January 2012. The NPP satellite was renamed 'Suomi NPP' on 24 January 2012 to honour the late Verner E. Suomi of the University of Wisconsin. Suomi NPP carries five instruments on board. The biggest and most important instrument is The Visible/Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite or VIIRS.

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Ghana Forecasts 16% Decline in Cocoa Production Due to Weather and Disease

Ghana anticipates a significant drop in cocoa output next season, citing erratic weather, disease, and illegal mining as key factors.

Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 4:38 PM

The pedestrian bridge on the campus of the University of North Texas in Denton , Texas ( United States ).

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Trump Criticizes Sen. John Cornyn Over Stalled AG Nomination Amid Texas Primary Tensions

President Trump accuses Sen. Cornyn of blocking Todd Blanche’s attorney general confirmation due to disputes over an anti-weaponization fund and audit immunity, linking the fight to a contentious Texas Senate primary.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 2:14 PM

Josh Kennedy clearance during the AFL round two match between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney on 31 March 2017 at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Eliza Ault-Connell Wins Bronze in Re-Run of Women's 1,500m T54 at Commonwealth Games

Australian para athlete Eliza Ault-Connell secures bronze in the re-run of the women's 1,500m T54 race, while fellow competitor Mikaela Dingley finishes sixth.

ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:04 PM

An extremely high resolution image of Tower Bridge in London. This image is a mosaic of 53 12.8 megapixel segments stitched with PTGui. They were taken with a Canon 5D and 70-200mm f/2.8L at ~185mm, f14 and 3.2 seconds per exposure.

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UK Court Rules Approval for China’s Mega Embassy in London Was Lawful

The High Court dismissed a legal challenge against the construction of China’s largest embassy in the UK, located near the Tower of London.

Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 1:27 PM

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

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Siya Kolisi Returns to Springboks Squad for Crucial Test Against Argentina

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is included in the 26-man squad for the August 8 warm-up match in Buenos Aires, marking a key opportunity to retain his place ahead of a four-test series against New Zealand.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 1:14 PM

John Cornyn , member of the United States Senate .

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Senate Republican Warns Trump Against Delaying Todd Blanche Nomination Amid Senate Control Uncertainty

President Trump continues to support a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund for MAGA allies despite bipartisan opposition and assurances from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche that the fund will not proceed.

Reason | Jul 31, 2026, 12:40 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The July 31, 2026 edition of Fox News Digital's News Quiz tests knowledge on recent headlines including a WNBA co-owner's suspension and Ella Langley's historic Billboard Hot 100 achievement.

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Fox News Digital's News Quiz Highlights WNBA Suspension and Ella Langley's Billboard Record

The July 31, 2026 edition of Fox News Digital's News Quiz tests knowledge on recent headlines including a WNBA co-owner's suspension and Ella Langley's historic Billboard Hot 100 achievement.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

First National Bank and Trust Building located in Bryan, Texas, United States. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1987.

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Standard Chartered to Transfer Some Credit Card and Personal Loan Customers to Trust Bank

From September 2026, select Standard Chartered customers will have their credit card and personal loan accounts moved to Trust Bank, a digital bank jointly owned by Standard Chartered and FairPrice Group.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 8:58 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The typhoon, currently over the western North Pacific, is likely to move near the East China Sea, causing hot conditions along southeastern China’s coast.

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Super Typhoon Dolphin Expected to Bring Very Hot Weather to Hong Kong Next Week

The typhoon, currently over the western North Pacific, is likely to move near the East China Sea, causing hot conditions along southeastern China’s coast.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 8:52 AM

Sankorfa Traditional Dance Ensemble in a group picture with their musical instruments. Sankorfa is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to "Go back and get it" and also refers to the Asante Adinkra symbol represented either with a stylized heart shape or by a bird with its head turned backwards while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth.

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JERA Secures LNG Stocks Through October, Sees No Risk to Summer Power Supply

Japan's largest power generator JERA reports strong quarterly profits and confirms stable LNG inventory amid summer demand concerns.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 5:46 AM