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Is Perrier as pure as it claims? The bottled water scandal gripping France

August 8, 2025 - 13:58
Claims that natural mineral water brands are filtering their water have shocked the country.
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Crocs shares slump as US shoppers rein in spending

August 8, 2025 - 11:57
The firms says it expects revenue for the three months to the end of August to fall by about 10% compared with last year.
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Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay

August 8, 2025 - 11:18
Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate.
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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

August 8, 2025 - 11:05
A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled.
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US offers $50m reward for arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

August 8, 2025 - 11:05
A reward for information leading to the capture of Maduro, who the US accuses of drug trafficking, has been doubled.
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Mushroom murderer's alleged attempts to kill husband revealed

August 8, 2025 - 09:44
One alleged attempt left Simon Patterson in a coma, with his family twice told to say their goodbyes.
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Is the world's oldest leader set for an eighth term?

August 8, 2025 - 08:49
Paul Biya is the world's oldest president and if he wins October's election, would stay in power until he's 99.
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Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

August 8, 2025 - 07:47
The unusual demand adds to challenges facing the firm, which has been seen as falling behind in the chip race.
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Trump opens door for crypto in retirement accounts

August 8, 2025 - 07:41
The president signs an order aimed at expanding the kinds of investments allowed in retirement accounts.
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Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza

August 8, 2025 - 06:34
The Israeli PM says he seeks full control of Gaza, the removal of Hamas and then to transfer governance to another party.
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India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike

August 8, 2025 - 06:02
An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.
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Cacio e pepe: Good Food pasta recipe sparks fury in Italy

August 8, 2025 - 05:21
"Whoever uses cream does not know what cooking means!" said one Rome café owner.
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Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says

August 8, 2025 - 02:17
The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
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Six dead in Kenya medical small plane crash, official says

August 8, 2025 - 02:17
The plane lost signal just three minutes after take off according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
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Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

August 7, 2025 - 23:58
Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.
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Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

August 7, 2025 - 23:58
Zambia's government says the water is safe to drink after the US embassy ordered its staff to withdraw.
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Israeli security cabinet to meet over plan to fully occupy Gaza

August 7, 2025 - 23:35
The key meeting comes amid reports of tensions between Netanyahu and military chiefs opposed to the plan.
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Ex-Superman actor says he's becoming ICE agent

August 7, 2025 - 21:32
Dean Cain says he'll be "sworn in as an ICE agent asap" following a recruitment drive by the agency.
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Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war

August 7, 2025 - 21:20
Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach.
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Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

August 7, 2025 - 20:54
The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.
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