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Josh Kerr Wins Men's Mile Gold at Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Scotland's Josh Kerr triumphs in the men's mile at the Commonwealth Games, marking a memorable victory on home soil just weeks after breaking the world mile record.

Aug 2, 2026, 7:36 AM CNA Latest News

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London, United Kingdom. Minister for the Lords, DHSC, Lord Nick Markham CBE, signs a memorandum of understanding with Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minister for Public Health, H.E. Mr Anutin Charnvirakul at the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Thai PM Anutin Visits Indonesia to Announce Strategic Partnership Roadmap; Indian IPO and Japanese Carmaker Earnings in Focus

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul begins a two-day visit to Indonesia to unveil a new strategic partnership plan, while India's Manipal Healthcare prepares for a major IPO amid regional economic shifts.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 7:03 AM

A 46 segment × 3 exposure HDR panorama of the Hong Kong night skyline. Taken from Lugard Road at Victoria Peak .

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Hong Kong to Raise 2026 GDP Forecast After Strong First-Half Growth

Finance Chief Paul Chan pledges to promote global yuan use following debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:42 AM

Panoramic image of Danube pictured in Ritopek , suburb of Belgrade , Serbia.

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Hungary to Shut Down Paks Nuclear Plant for First Time in 44 Years Due to Low Danube Water Levels

Record-low water levels in the Danube River have forced Hungary to halt operations at its sole nuclear power plant, raising concerns about potential power shortages and increased electricity costs.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 2:33 AM

Corporate headquarters of ASML (NASDAQ:ASMLD), a supplier of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry. The office building is 82 metres tall and located in Veldhoven, Netherlands.

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Analysts Say China’s Home-Grown DUV Lithography Progress Not Biggest Threat to ASML

Despite reports of China manufacturing deep-ultraviolet lithography machines, experts urge caution, noting challenges in commercial viability and continuous production.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:31 AM

Iowa 67 vs. Iowa State 58, December 6, 2023. Clark: 35 pts, 9 rebounds, 5 assists.

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Social Media Reacts to Caitlin Clark's Omission from Ion Sports' WNBA MVP Graphic

Fans express surprise and frustration after Ion Sports excludes Caitlin Clark from its top five WNBA MVP candidates graphic, sparking debate amid her standout season performances.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 AM

The train station platform, Tororo, Uganda, Sept. 14, 2010. U.S. Army photo by John Hanson Railways, the technology that transformed Europe and America in the 19th century, may yet play a significant role in the future economic development of Uganda. Two U.S. Army logisticians, John Hanson from U.S. Army Africa’s G-4 Programs and Policy Branch, and Lloyd Coakley, from the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Transportation Engineering Agency, conducted a four-day assessment of Ugandan railway infrastructure Sept. 13-17 at the request of the Uganda People’s Defense Force’s Engineer Brigade. The mission was to determine the current operational status of the Uganda railway system and its rolling stock, to assess the capability of UPDF personnel to rehabilitate the network, and to identify potential sites for training and repair operations. USARAF and SDDC were invited to contribute their expertise by Brig. Gen. Timothy Sabiiti, commander of the Uganda People’s Defense Force’s Engineer Brigade, Hanson said. “He’s been charged with assisting in the rehabilitation of the railways. It would have a very positive economic impact, including natural resource development. It’s a five-year plan, a complete rehabilitation of the railroad. That’s why they’re doing it. It’s all civil development, but the railroad would be used by the military, too. It would enhance their mobility,” Hanson said. Ugandan assessment team members included Engineer Murungi Daudi, Brig. Gen. George Etyang, Nakaliika Rahmat, Lt. Col. Luke Arikosi, and Engineer Kyamugambi Kasingye. Hanson, Coakley, and their Ugandan hosts, accompanied by a representative of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala, assessed the railroad stations and infrastructure in Jinja, Tororo, Mbale, Kumi, Soroti, Lira and Gulu. They also toured the Nalukolongo Railway Repair Facility in Kampala, he said. “It’s a significant percentage of the railroad, the majority of the rail lines. We saw almost the entire rail line that has not been completely abandoned,” Hanson said. The assessment team found the condition of the Ugandan system to vary greatly by region. The railway is still fully functional and operating in the Jinja-Tororo area, Hanson said. Tororo is the easternmost link on the line before it crosses into Kenya, heading for the coast at Mombasa. As the team progressed north, however, damaged rails were common place, and track along the western section, from Gulu to Pakwach, is in general disrepair, a result of the area being for years under control of the Lord’s Resistance Army. “It’s been pretty much abandoned since then,” Hanson said. Nonetheless, the Ugandan-American team could clearly see the potential for future reconstruction. “The Ugandan government and the UPDF are committed to returning their railway system to a fully operational status. SDDC and USARAF can assist in this effort to help build capacity, not only in Uganda, but eventually throughout the region,” Coakley said. “It was great to partner with another Army Service Component Command on the continent,” said Hanson. “The engineers from SDDC have a lot of experience and expertise that can assist USARAF in finding solutions to the transportation and mobility issues we face throughout most of Africa.” The railroads came to East Africa just before the turn of the 20th century, in the hey-day of European colonial expansion, and England and Germany in particular were in competition to build systems to extract the natural resources of what are today Kenya and Uganda. Beginning in the 1890s, both countries undertook mammoth engineering projects to build railroads from the Indian Ocean coast to Lake Victoria in the interior. The development had profound economic and demographic impacts on the entire region. The influx of workers from British India to build the railways resulted in thriving Indian diaspora communities in both present day Uganda and Kenya; the growth of rail construction centers and nodes stimulated the establishment of such urban centers as Kisumu (then called Port Florence) and Nairobi, both in Kenya. The Ugandan rail line finally reached Kampala in 1931. The northern branch, beginning in Tororo, was extended to Soroti by 1929 and reached Pakwach only in 1964. The presently serviceable rolling stock consists of approximately 1,000 wagons and 35 diesel hydraulic locomotives, said Hanson, and though activity has been dormant in some areas for decades, and clearly in need of rehabilitation, the Ugandan system holds great promise for the future. “SDDC has produced numerous studies on African seaports and infrastructure in the past. USARAF needs to synchronize our efforts with SDDC as they identify future locations to conduct their analyses,” Hanson said. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>

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Uganda's Effective Ebola Response Stands in Contrast to Rapid Spread in DR Congo

While the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo worsens, Uganda has contained its cases through early detection and quarantine measures.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:57 AM

Juan Martin del Potro at the 2008 Legg Mason Tennis Classic

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Jessica Pegula to face Alexandra Eala in Washington Open final

Top-seeded American Jessica Pegula defeated Diana Shnaider to reach the Washington Open final, where she will face Philippines' Alexandra Eala, who beat Naomi Osaka.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:55 AM

Solar annular eclipse of January 15, 2010 in Jinan , People's Republic of China .

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China Shifts Growth Strategy from Exporting Goods to Exporting Factories and Technologies

Facing limits in its traditional export model and domestic economic challenges, China aims to drive growth by exporting its industrial capabilities and brands rather than just goods.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:50 AM

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Truth Social Launches Subscription Service Offering Early Access to Trump Posts

Financial firms can now receive real-time alerts on President Donald Trump's most market-moving posts before the general public through a new Truth Social data feed.

NBC Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 12:48 AM

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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China’s Strategic Subsidies Drive Export Growth, Raising Global Trade Concerns

Paris-based OECD reports China’s subsidies far exceed those of rich-world rivals, fueling export gains and sparking debate over the future of the rules-based trading system.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:07 AM

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Vincent Pastore, Star of The Sopranos, Dies at 80

The actor known for his role as Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero was found at his New York City home, leaving behind a legacy in film and television.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 11:12 PM

Damage to residential buildings in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, caused by an Israeli airstrike on October 9, 2023.

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Hamas Agreement, Attorney General Nomination, and Fauci Testimony Highlight Political Challenges

President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan faces skepticism, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation stalls, and Anthony Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony.

The Hill | Aug 1, 2026, 10:45 PM

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Greenland’s Southeast Asian Migrants Face Uncertainty Amid Trump’s Push for Control

As military tensions rise over Greenland, the island’s Southeast Asian migrant community confronts growing economic and social pressures.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 10:25 PM

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California Sets Highest US Minimum Wage at $17.40 Starting January 2027

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a minimum wage increase to $17.40, the highest in the nation, effective January 1, 2027, amid criticism of federal wage policies.

Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 9:04 PM

Marco Sanfilippo, Research Fellow, European University Institute EUI. Presentation: Impact of South-South integration on the Export Upgrading of African Economies.

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NYC Mayor Mamdani Extends Deadline for Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Applications

Homeowners now have an additional month to apply for exemptions from the new tax targeting high-value secondary residences in New York City.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 8:13 PM

LYTHAM ST ANNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 27: Azahara Muñoz of Spain on the 15th hole during first practice round before 2009 Ricoh Women's British Open held at Royal Lytham & St Annes on July 27, 2009 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Wojciech Migda)

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Yealimi Noh Takes Three-Shot Lead After Third Round at Women’s British Open

American golfer Yealimi Noh leads the Women’s British Open by three shots heading into the final round at Royal Lytham.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 7:48 PM

This is an artist's impression of a unique type of extrasolar planet discovered with the Hubble Space Telescope. The planet is so close to its star that it completes an orbit in 10.5 hours. The planet is only 750,000 miles (about 1.207 Million kilometres) from the star, or 1/130th the distance between Earth and the Sun. The Jupiter-sized planet orbits an unnamed red dwarf star that lies in the direction of the Galactic Centre; the exact stellar distance is unknown. Hubble detected the planet in a survey that identified 16 Jupiter-sized planets in short-period, edge-on orbits (as viewed from Earth) that pass in front of their parent stars. Hubble could not see the planets, but measured the dimming of starlight as the planets passed in front of their stars. This illustration presents a purely speculative view of what such a "hot Jupiter" might look like. It could have a powerful magnetic field that traps charged particles from the star. These particles create glowing auroral rings around the planet's magnetic poles. A powerful magnetic flux tube links the planet and star. This enhances stellar activity and triggers powerful flares. A powerful stellar wind creates a bow shock around the planet. The planet's atmosphere seethes at 1,650 degrees Celsius.

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DOJ Drops Charges Against Olympian in Reflecting Pool Case, Citing Contractor Fault

District of Columbia Attorney Jeanine Pirro moves to dismiss vandalism indictment against David Hearn, attributing damage to contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings.

Daily Caller | Aug 1, 2026, 7:41 PM

Castel Sant'Angelo /St. Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo (Rome)

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Italy Places Nearly All Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert Amid Mediterranean Heatwave

By Monday, 25 of Italy's 27 major cities will face red heat alerts as a subtropical anticyclone from North Africa intensifies over the Mediterranean.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:51 PM

A London Underground District Line D Stock train arrives at West Ham with a westbound service.

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Consortium Led by Amanda Staveley to Acquire Gold Family’s Shares in West Ham United

Vanessa Gold agrees to sell family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham United to a consortium after a prior deal with Daniel Kretinsky falls through.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:59 PM

Demi Vollering on the ascent of the Col du Tourmalet during the Tour de France Femmes 2023.

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Lorena Wiebes Wins Opening Stage of Tour de France Femmes, Claims First Yellow Jersey

Dutch cyclist Lorena Wiebes took the victory in the opening stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes in Lausanne, securing the race leader's yellow jersey.

France 24 English | Aug 1, 2026, 5:54 PM

The City of Houston developed rapidly in the 19th century due in large part to its capacity for shipping and transportation. This was made possible by waterways, such as Buffalo Bayou, and railroads, five of which radiated from the city in 1861. Houston's industrial center, the warehouse district, grew up east of Main Street, along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. In 1860, Samuel May Williams sold this property to Houston physician D.F. Stuart, who built a warehouse in the 1880s for cotton storage. The Lottman brothers purchased the site in 1893 and converted the building into a mattress factory. In 1904, they sold the property to H.F. Spalti, vice-president of Olive & Myers Manufacturing Company of Dallas. Spalti and Company President W.B. Myers started Myers-Spalti on this site. J.A. Grieves assisted them in developing the Houston branch of their successful mattress and furniture factory. The original warehouse housed the millwork and planning sections of the company. Built in 1905, Warehouse Number Two housed the shipping, cabinetry and finishing departments, and Warehouse Number Three contained the printing and management offices. By 1907, a rail line extended onto the property from nearby tracks. Myers-Spalti added a fourth warehouse for storage in 1909 and additional structures in the 1920s. The company moved operations in the 1950s. The development of Houston's industrial architecture can be seen in this site's building styles, which range from brick and heavy timber to concrete slab and columns. Since the 1950s, the buildings have housed hardware sales, electronics and manufacturing, storage and other light industrial businesses. The structures were once part of a city marketplace project and later developed into residential housing. Location 29° 45.612? N, 95° 20.815?

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Houston Texans’ 2025 Win Total Set at 9.5 Amid Offensive Line Concerns for CJ Stroud

Despite a strong 12-5 record last season, the Houston Texans face questions about their offensive line as they aim for continued success in 2025.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Communist Party of China 's General Secretary Xi Jinping before their bilateral meeting in Beijing, China , on March 19, 2017. [State Department photo/Public Domain]

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Chinese Test Pilot Awarded First-Class Merit for Handling Cabin Pressure Leak

Veteran naval test pilot Yang Yong received a top defence science and technology award from President Xi Jinping after safely landing a plane despite a critical cabin pressure leak.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 4:08 PM

Bridges over the Cher river in Montrichard, Loir-et-Cher, France

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Financial and Career Challenges When One Partner Stops Working

Financial blogger Dawn Cher highlights the hidden costs and career hurdles couples face when living on a single income.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 3:20 PM