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The Hawaiian islands as seen from the International Space Station.

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Nauru Officially Changes Name to Republic of Naoero

The Pacific Island nation adopts its traditional name to honor its heritage and language.

Aug 3, 2026, 3:26 PM ABC Top Stories

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President Donald Trump being sworn in on January 20, 2017 at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. Melania Trump wears a sky-blue cashmere Ralph Lauren ensemble. He holds his left hand on two versions of the Bible , one childhood Bible given to him by his mother, along with Abraham Lincoln’s Bible.

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Former Counterterrorism Official Urges Trump to Declare Victory and Withdraw Troops from Middle East

President Donald Trump halts military strikes against Iran amid calls for troop withdrawal and upcoming negotiations.

Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM

St George Illawarra Dragons and North Queensland Cowboys players competing in the second NRL game to be played in the regional Australian city of Rockhampton, Queensland on 28 August 2021. The North Queensland Cowboys won the match 38-26. The game attracted a crowd of 4,487. The Round 24 game was the second of two NRL games played in Rockhampton over two consecutive weeks with the attendance boosted by the presence of a Queensland-based team. (1,624 more people attended the second game compared to the previous week's game at Browne Park between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks.)

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Tom Dearden Affirms Commitment to North Queensland Cowboys Amid Exit Speculation

North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden denies reports of seeking early exit, confirming his contract runs until 2029 and targeting a return from injury in Round 26.

ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:11 PM

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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Terminates Trump’s $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Amid Senate Confirmation Standoff

Following weeks of negotiations with Republican senators blocking his nomination, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche formally rescinded the controversial fund intended to compensate President Trump’s political allies.

Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 10:33 AM

Pete Hegseth speaking with attendees at the 2018 Student Action Summit hosted by Turning Point USA at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

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Hegseth Faces Senate Resistance Over Iran War Funding Request

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth struggles to secure Senate support for tens of billions in funding amid concerns over war costs and leadership.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 10:12 AM

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Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Amid Attorney General Confirmation Pressure

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche withdrew the nearly $1.8 billion fund and clarified IRS audit protections for Donald Trump following opposition from Republican senators.

ABC Top Stories | Aug 3, 2026, 5:52 AM

Building of UEFA ( Union of European Football Associations ) situated in Nyon , Switzerland .

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UEFA Withdraws Confidence in FIFA Leadership Amid Growing Pressure on Gianni Infantino

Following a controversial plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors, UEFA has declared no confidence in FIFA's leadership, intensifying calls for accountability within global football governance.

Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM

This picture was taken by Nadja Tata in May 2003 during a Massive Attack concert in Berlin, Germany.

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Massive Attack Banned from Singapore After Pro-Palestine Concert Display

The UK band expressed surprise and disappointment after Singaporean authorities detained members and banned them for displaying a Palestinian flag and chanting at a July concert.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 4:55 AM

This photo was taken in June 1989, two years before the collapse of the Soviet Union. This shows the Senate building.

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Senate Appropriators Reach Bipartisan Funding Deal to Prevent Government Shutdown

The Senate Appropriations Committee agreed on a funding bill to keep the government running through December, blocking a controversial Office of Management and Budget rule.

The Hill | Aug 3, 2026, 3:23 AM

President Donald Trump poses for his official portrait at The White House, in Washington, D.C., on Friday, October 6, 2017. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)

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Japan and US Confirm Rare Joint Intervention to Support Yen

The coordinated action aims to halt the yen's slide to a 40-year low, with both countries signaling readiness for future interventions.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:44 AM

Exchange Square (交易廣塲) is a building complex located in Central, Hong Kong and houses the offices of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Global Investors Show Strong Interest in Hong Kong’s New Chinese Bond Futures

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reports positive response from international institutional investors ahead of the debut of 5-year China government bond futures.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 12:37 AM

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Migrants in Ceuta Hold on to Hopes of Reaching Mainland Spain

After a deadly border crossing, some migrants remain in Ceuta, Spain, clinging to dreams of a better life despite harsh conditions.

Washington Times News | Aug 3, 2026, 12:37 AM

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Most Migrants Who Breached Ceuta Border Have Returned to Morocco, Spain Says

Spanish officials report that nearly all of the over 50,000 migrants who crossed into Ceuta this week have been repatriated, following a deadly border surge that claimed at least 72 lives.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 10:12 PM

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Minnesota Lynx End Indiana Fever's Winning Streak Amid Grueling WNBA Travel Schedule

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Indiana Fever 108-100, snapping Indiana’s five-game winning streak as the Fever struggled with a demanding travel itinerary.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 9:18 PM

A malnourished Afghan child, weighing 14 pounds (6.4 kg) at 18 months of age, is treated by a US Army medical team member in Paktya, Afghanistan.

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Greek Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of British Woman Found in Suitcase

A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of Scottish national Elisabeth-Jane Ross, whose body was discovered in a suitcase in Athens last month.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 2, 2026, 7:39 PM

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Establishment Democrats Face Left-Wing Challenges in Michigan Primary

Michigan’s Democratic establishment risks losing ground as progressive candidates gain momentum ahead of the August 4th primary.

Daily Caller | Aug 2, 2026, 7:28 PM

Māori Battalion survivors of action in Greece, performing a haka in Helwan , Egypt for the King of Greece . From left to right, the four men in the foreground are John Manuel, Maaka White, Te Kooti Reihana, and Rangi Henderson. A cropped version of this photo featured on an ANZAC commemorative stamp issued in 2008. [2]

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Death Toll from Migrant Rush into Spain’s Ceuta Rises to 72

Following a mass surge from Morocco, at least 72 migrants have died attempting to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, with thousands returning to Morocco amid ongoing efforts to restore normality.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 5:59 PM

John F. Kennedy , former President of the United States. Slightly modified from original (right eye darkened to match brightness of left).

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Senator John Kennedy Expresses Doubt Over Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Amid Anti-Weaponization Fund Dispute

Senator John Kennedy voices skepticism about the Senate confirming acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, citing ongoing GOP opposition tied to a controversial DOJ fund linked to President Trump.

The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 4:05 PM

U.S. Congressman Max Miller speaking with attendees at the Republican Jewish Coalition's 2023 Annual Leadership Summit at the Venetian Convention & Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.

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Ohio Rep. Max Miller Denies Abuse Allegations Amid Growing Political Pressure

GOP Rep. Max Miller publicly refutes abuse claims from his ex-wife, while Democrats call for his resignation and eye his vulnerable Ohio district.

Fox News Latest | Aug 2, 2026, 2:59 PM

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Israeli Air Strikes Kill at Least 18 in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

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

* Summary: The narrator is fond of blossoms which serve as a reminder of home. Chorus arranged for 4-part chorus (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Cover drawing shows a woman leaning against a rock by the sea, a lyre partially hidden at her right side, with two geese at her feet. Statement of responsibility : words by Arthur French ; music by J.P. Skelly.

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49ers WAG Claire Kittle Shines on Girls Trip as NFL Season Kicks Off with Hall of Fame Game

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

One of the mass graves discovered in an excavation from July–August of 2014 at Estépar ( Burgos ). Dating from the start of the Spanish Civil War , the grave contains twenty-six republicans who were killed by nationalists in August-September 1936, possibly released prisoners on September 29 and 30, 1936 and part of a purge of 2500 executions in the area. For more information in English, see [1] (Note: goes rather political at the end of that source).

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Life in Spanish Enclave Ceuta Disrupted by Migrant Influx, Says Mayor

Ceuta faces unrest after 60,000 migrants breached its border, with a death toll of 67 and ongoing efforts to restore order.

Africanews | Aug 2, 2026, 11:26 AM

FIFA Ballon D‘OR Awards, FIFA Museum, Zurich

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Fifa President Gianni Infantino Faces Growing Pressure Amid Controversial Investment Plan

Following a failed attempt to sell stakes in Fifa competitions, including the World Cup, Gianni Infantino's leadership is under intense scrutiny from major football confederations and sponsors.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 8:28 AM

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., was appointed Director of NIAID in 1984. He oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat established infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, tuberculosis and malaria as well as emerging diseases such as Ebola and Zika. Credit: NIAID

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Louisiana Launches Investigation into Anthony Fauci Following Senate Hearing

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci after his recent Senate testimony where he invoked the Fifth Amendment multiple times.

The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 7:02 AM