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Ansichtkaart voor de Nederlandse #SheSaid drive, met een citaat van Ariana Grande

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Ariana Grande to Step Back from Public Life Following World Tour

The US singer will withdraw from public appearances and exit a London musical production amid ongoing scrutiny of her appearance and health.

Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM BBC World

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When you're hot, you're hot! Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conduct training at the Silver Flag area of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2 during Beverly High 09-01, a local operational readiness exercise to test the readiness of Kadena's 18th Wing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Rey Ramon)

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Trump Announces New Talks with Iran to Begin Monday, Calls Off Planned Strikes

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran will start soon after halting what he described as potentially massive military strikes, amid signs of progress on regional agreements.

BBC World | Aug 3, 2026, 4:08 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

Chapel, Palea Kameni, Santorini, Greece.

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Two Crew Members Killed in Mid-Air Helicopter Collision While Fighting Wildfires in Greece

A Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer died after two Bell helicopters collided near Athens during wildfire suppression efforts. A British pilot and another Greek crew member survived with minor injuries.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 7:40 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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At Least 13 Killed in Gaza Following Hamas Disarmament Agreement

Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah have resulted in multiple deaths amid ongoing tensions despite a recent disarmament plan.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:55 PM

Aerial shot of the city of Entebbe and Entebbe International Airport in sunset.

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Uganda Unveils Statue Honoring Yonatan Netanyahu, Brother of Israel's PM, 50 Years After Entebbe Raid

The statue commemorates Yonatan Netanyahu, the sole Israeli soldier killed during the 1976 Entebbe hostage rescue mission, highlighting enduring Uganda-Israel ties.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:00 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 Strikes Major Russian Oil Refinery and Airfield; Moscow Reports Eight Deaths

Ukraine conducted overnight strikes deep inside Russia targeting strategic military and economic facilities, while Moscow reported attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels in the Black Sea.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PM

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Indonesia Urged to Take Leadership Role in Global Climate Diplomacy

At the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2026, experts and youth participants called for Indonesia to actively engage in climate diplomacy amid shifting global priorities and emphasize its biodiversity assets.

CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM

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Five Dead, 41 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire Off Madura Island

An Indonesian ferry caught fire while sailing from East Java to South Sulawesi, resulting in five deaths and 41 missing persons as rescue operations continue.

South China Morning Post World | 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

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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Trump Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran Pending Rapid Deal

US President Donald Trump announces cancellation of strikes on Iran, contingent on swiftly reaching an agreement amid rising regional tensions.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 AM

How to ring bells with electric motors, Giralda tower, Seville, Spain.

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Spain's Migrant Crisis Sparks Political Tensions Across Europe

The influx of migrants into Ceuta has ignited political disputes between Spain, Italy, and other European actors, highlighting divisions over migration policies and regional security.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:38 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

A Soviet-built Cuban Foxtrot Class patrol submarine underway.

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Teenage Hitmen Network Linked to Iran Behind 35 Murders Across Europe

The Foxtrot Network recruits young assassins via social media, using gamified tactics to carry out killings and attacks on Israeli and regime-opposition targets.

BBC World | Aug 2, 2026, 12:05 AM

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Tourist Plane Crashes Over Nazca Lines in Peru, Killing 13

A small plane carrying tourists crashed near the Nazca Lines archaeological site in southern Peru, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 9:26 PM

Northern door of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral in the Kremlin, Moscow.

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Three Killed in Bomb Attack at Moscow Restaurant

A bombing near Moscow city centre kills three and injures 15 as a woman carrying a homemade device is stopped at the entrance.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:34 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

Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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Uefa Withdraws Support for Infantino Amid Controversial Fifa Investment Plan

European football's governing body criticizes Fifa president Gianni Infantino for failing to deliver on transparency promises and welcomes the withdrawal of a contentious investment proposal.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 11:11 AM

A Panorama of Toledo as seen from Parador Hotel

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Spain Condemns EU Countries' Response to Ceuta Migrant Influx Amid Schengen Suspension

Tensions rise within the EU as Spain criticizes some member states' reactions to a surge of migrants entering Ceuta, prompting emergency talks and border control measures.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 10:26 AM

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Experts Confirm Pellet Gun Injuries Among Protesters in Delhi

Ballistic analysis links wounds of Cockroach Janta Party supporters to pellet gun fire during violent protests in India's capital.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 7:05 AM

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Fifa Abandons Controversial Plan to Sell Stakes in World Cup Competitions

Following widespread opposition from football confederations and officials, Fifa president Gianni Infantino has scrapped the proposal to privatize stakes in major Fifa tournaments.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:33 AM

Israel's "Security Fence", "West Bank Barrier", is a solid wall along 5% of its length. 10 metres high and reinforced concrete.

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Israeli Settler Justifies Attacks on Palestinians as Revenge Amid Rising West Bank Violence

Violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians escalates in the West Bank following the killing of an Israeli security guard, with settler rhetoric endorsing lethal retaliation.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 AM

Vydubychi Monastery : Saint George Cathedral (1696-1701) and bell tower (1727-1733), Kiev, Ukraine

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Russian Missile Strikes Kill at Least Nine in Kyiv Amid Escalating Attacks

Multiple ballistic missile strikes hit Ukraine's capital Kyiv on August 1st, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, as Moscow intensifies attacks.

BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:21 AM

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Plan for Hamas to Disarm in Gaza Faces Major Challenges but Offers Rare Hope

A new proposal linking Hamas disarmament to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza presents a complex but potentially significant diplomatic opportunity amid ongoing conflict.

BBC World | Jul 31, 2026, 3:43 PM