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Trump doesn’t deny a possible federal takeover of elections: ‘Stranger things have happened’
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Hormuz to stay closed unless US meets Iran's conditions, Iran official says
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Drone strike sparks massive blaze at Libya’s Zawiya refinery
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US jury in Luigi Mangione murder trial to remain anonymous
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Hotel prices in Europe jump before total solar eclipse
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Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former GOP Mayor John Giles as running mate
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Rep Carlos Gimenez warns against rise of Marxism in US elections
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Shipping traffic in Strait of Hormuz falls to 6 vessels
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Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
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Over 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during the war in Ukraine are still held, UN estimates
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Poland says Women’s World Cup plan on course despite UEFA boycott of FIFA
Poland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
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August 11, 2026 Primary Election Results: Alabama, Connecticut, Minnesota, South Carolina, Vermont and Wisconsin
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Solar eclipse: protective glasses in short supply across France
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Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
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Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe
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