Keir Starmer to resign as MP and refocus on global affairs
Former UK prime minister Keir Starmer says he will step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras, triggering a by-election six weeks after leaving office.
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Judge says Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson can face trial
A Utah judge ruled there was enough evidence to send the murder case against Tyler Robinson to trial after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Justice Department sues Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools over transgender policies
The Justice Department has filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools, alleging its transgender student policies violate federal privacy law.
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Haakon VIII takes Norway’s crown in Storting oath ceremony
The new king pledged allegiance to the constitution after Harald V’s death, with Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra at his side and a week of mourning underway.
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Clancy jury remains deadlocked after days of deliberation in Massachusetts
Jurors told the judge they were unable to agree on a verdict in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, prompting an order to keep deliberating.
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Lindsay Clancy trial remains unresolved after jury says it cannot agree
A CNN live update said the Massachusetts jury told the judge it could not reach a unanimous decision, leaving the closely watched case in limbo.
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The jury in the Massachusetts murder trial said it was deadlocked, sending the case back into the courtroom with no immediate resolution.
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Police kill knife-wielding attacker after fatal Times Square stabbing
A knife attack in New York’s Times Square left one person dead and another injured before police shot the suspect, officials said on the event date 2026-08-31.
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Police kill Times Square stabbing suspect after deadly attack leaves one woman dead and another hurt
A knife-wielding woman killed one person and injured another in Times Square on 2026-08-31 before police shot her after a standoff.
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Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting in Aarau
Authorities arrested a 43-year-old man after a weekend shooting in Aarau killed an Italian woman and injured several others.
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St Kitts and Nevis prime minister Terrance Drew hospitalised and expected to travel abroad for observation
A government statement said Dr Terrance Drew was admitted after mild discomfort, nausea and headache, and doctors later advised overseas monitoring.
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Times Square stabbing leaves one dead before police shoot suspect
Police say a knife attack in the heart of New York left one person dead and another wounded before officers shot the suspect.
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Duane Davis convicted over Tupac Shakur murder after brief jury deliberations
A Las Vegas jury found Duane Davis guilty in the killing of Tupac Shakur, 30 years after the rapper died in a drive-by shooting.
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Iraq sentences Kata'ib Hezbollah member to 15 years over journalist kidnapping
A court handed Amir Rahim Jabbar a long prison term for abducting American reporter Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, a ruling the journalist welcomed as Iraq tries to rein in armed groups.
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Swiss police arrest suspect after deadly rave shooting in Aarau
A 43-year-old Swiss man was detained after a weekend shooting killed an Italian woman, injured several others and raised fears of a possible terror motive.
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South Korea court sends Unification Church leader Hak Ja Han to prison in bribery case
A Seoul court has sentenced the 83-year-old religious leader to two years in prison after finding she approved a scheme that included gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee.
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Zambian opposition figure Brian Mundubile charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after disputes over the presidential election and a deadly security raid intensified tensions.
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Mundubile treason charge deepens Zambia's post-election standoff
Brian Mundubile and 17 others face treason allegations after a deadly raid, a disputed vote and a failed bid to challenge the result.
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Two dead and nine hurt in Trenton street-gathering shooting, AA reports
Authorities are investigating a shooting at an unauthorized gathering in Trenton, New Jersey, after gunfire left two people dead and nine others injured.
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Trenton shooting leaves two dead and nine injured as investigators seek witnesses
Authorities in Trenton are investigating an unauthorized street gathering shooting that killed two people and wounded nine others, with police urging witnesses to come forward as the case unfolds.
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Guinea-Bissau votes on referendum that would expand presidential powers
The referendum comes ahead of a December election and has been boycotted by the opposition, which says the proposed constitution would concentrate power in the presidency.
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Eleven shot, two killed in Trenton gathering as police investigate overnight gunfire
Police say 11 people were shot and two died after gunfire broke out during a gathering on Locust Street in Trenton, New Jersey, in the early hours of the event date.
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Trenton shooting leaves two dead and nine injured after overnight gunfire
Police said 11 people were shot, two fatally, after gunfire erupted during a gathering in Trenton, New Jersey, in the early hours of the event date, 2026-08-30.
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Police Hunt for Gunman After Deadly Rave Shooting in Aarau
A manhunt is under way after a shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland left one person dead and five others injured on August 30, 2026.
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