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Trump administration announces $1.9B loan to support Iowa nuclear plant restart

The Hill

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Trump administration announces $1.9B loan to support Iowa nuclear plant restart

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it will loan $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to finance the restart of an Iowa nuclear plant. The project — which will be the Hawkeye State’s only nuclear power plant — is expected to generate…

The Hill

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Deutsche Welle

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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How Mao Zedong's legacy still shapes China 50 years on

China has transformed since Mao Zedong's death 50 years ago. But his legacy endures — from Xi Jinping's rule to a new wave of Mao nostalgia among young Chinese.

Deutsche Welle

Politics

Costco opening 14 new warehouses soon: Here’s where

The Hill

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Costco opening 14 new warehouses soon: Here’s where

(NEXSTAR) – It’s not just chicken chains and massive travel centers that are expanding. Warehouse giant Costco is on track to open more than a dozen new stores in the next few months, many of which will be throughout the U.S. With these…

The Hill

Politics

Bosnia expels two Serbian embassy diplomats in protest over Mladic funeral

Straits Times

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Bosnia expels two Serbian embassy diplomats in protest over Mladic funeral

SARAJEVO, Sept 8 - Bosnia expelled two Serbian diplomats on Tuesday and suspended plans to sign a regional cooperation accord in protest over Belgrade's decision to hold a lavish public funeral for former Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic.

Straits Times

Politics

Tinubu mourns loss of presidential media aide

The Punch

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Tinubu mourns loss of presidential media aide

President Bola Tinubu mourns the death of Peter Onwubuariri, a dedicated presidential media aide and veteran journalist who served three administrations. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-mourns-loss-of-presidential-media-aide/

The Punch

Politics

UK foreign secretary announces sanctions on trade with Israeli West Bank settlements – video

The Guardian

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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UK foreign secretary announces sanctions on trade with Israeli West Bank settlements – video

In the strongest condemnation ever issued by a UK government, Ed Miliband said it would take the official position that Israel’s occupation of the West Bank was unlawful in its entirety. The sanctions imposed include bans on goods from…

The Guardian

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TASS

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Russia’s latest Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system downs numerous Ukrainian UAVs

The latest air defense missile system is designed to provide protection against massive enemy attacks, including those involving unmanned aerial vehicles

TASS

Politics

Eiffel Tower reopens after 1-day strike over limits on female staff during Hindu delegation visit

CBC

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Eiffel Tower reopens after 1-day strike over limits on female staff during Hindu delegation visit

The Eiffel Tower reopened Tuesday, a day after one of the world's most-visited landmarks was closed by a strike to protest what a union official called "unacceptable" management instructions limiting the presence of women during a visit by…

CBC

Politics

Singapore open to considering chemical castration for sex offenders if proven effective: Shanmugam

CNA

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Singapore open to considering chemical castration for sex offenders if proven effective: Shanmugam

The evidence on whether chemical castration is effective in bringing down crime rates is so far "not conclusive", said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam.

CNA

Politics

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

BBC

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats as relations worsen

For years, Hungary was viewed as Russia's closest ally in the EU, but the new government has dropped the pro-Kremlin stance.

BBC

Politics

Threads of tradition: How miniature art is bridging Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan

Arab News

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Threads of tradition: How miniature art is bridging Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan

Uzbek and Saudi creative communities gathered in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter to mark the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence through a unique celebration of shared artistic heritage. Titled The Art of Al-Mounamnamat: From Bukhara…

Arab News

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AllAfrica

PoliticsSep 8, 2026 · 1 min

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Nigeria: 'Totally Unacceptable' - - Obi Reacts to Obstruction of Convoy in Benue

[Vanguard] Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the alleged obstruction of his convoy on Tuesday by suspected political thugs and security operatives in Benue State.

AllAfrica

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