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Bomb blast at Moscow restaurant kills three
An explosion at the Balzi Rossi restaurant in Moscow on 2 August killed three people and wounded at least 21 others. A woman carried the device into the venue during a private function before it detonated. Russian authorities have opened a terrorism investigation. No group has claimed responsibility.
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Gunman Kills Three at Idaho Fast Food Restaurant
A shooter opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing at least three people and wounding several others. Authorities confirmed the casualty figures through a city spokesman, though reported injury counts varied across outlets. The suspected gunman's identity and motive had not been publicly released as of initial reports.
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Ten climbers die in Broad Peak avalanche
All ten climbers caught in an avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan have been confirmed dead, including Nirmal Purja, the Nepali mountaineer known for summiting all 14 eight-thousanders in record time. The group included five other Nepali nationals. Rescue teams recovered some bodies before conditions halted further operations. The mountain, on the China-Pakistan border, is among the world's highest and most dangerous peaks.
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Thirteen die in Peru Nazca Lines plane crash
A small sightseeing aircraft carrying European tourists crashed near the Nazca Lines in southern Peru, killing all 13 people on board. The flight was one of many that operate daily over the ancient geoglyphs, a popular tourist destination. Peruvian authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the crash. The Nazca Lines region has seen several similar accidents over the years due to the challenging flying conditions.
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Sixty-Seven Migrants Die Crossing to Ceuta
A surge of migrants attempting to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco has left at least 67 people dead. Many were young men drawn by social media images of life in Europe. Spanish and Moroccan border authorities are managing the aftermath, while survivors remain stranded on the Ceuta seafront without adequate shelter. The crossings have renewed political pressure on both governments over migration policy.
"Dozens of young people set out to sea, chasing a vision they'd seen online, and are now being sent back to Morocco in coffins."
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UEFA and CONCACAF withdraw confidence from Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a governance crisis after UEFA and CONCACAF declared they have lost confidence in his leadership, following the collapse of a commercial deal tied to the 2026 World Cup. The two confederations represent the majority of FIFA's most commercially significant member associations. The dispute centres on how broadcast and sponsorship negotiations were handled, raising questions about transparency at the top of world football's governing body.
"UEFA and CONCACAF declared lost confidence in Infantino over a scrapped World Cup deal."
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Trump Orders Halt to Iran Strikes After Deal Parameters Agreed
President Trump announced he will order a pause in US strikes against Iran after both sides reached preliminary parameters for a deal to end the ongoing military conflict. The decision follows a US-Israeli campaign that has affected Iranian civilians and Gulf state populations. At least three people were reported killed before the pause was announced. The agreement remains in its early stages, with full terms not yet finalised.
"Parameters have been reached for a deal to end the war."
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Vincent Pastore, Sopranos Actor, Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, died at the age of 80. Pastore had worked in entertainment for decades before the HBO series brought him widespread recognition in the late 1990s. His death drew tributes from the entertainment community and longtime fans of the show.
"I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before The Sopranos made him a household name."
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Trump Disputes DOJ Decision to Drop Pool Charges
The Justice Department dropped charges against a man arrested in connection with damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, with interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro attributing the damage to a botched installation rather than vandalism. President Trump publicly disagreed with the decision. The reversal contradicts earlier statements made by Pirro herself and claims made at the time of the June arrest. Visitors to the National Mall had been denied access to the Reflecting Pool during the period following the incident.
"The damage was the result of a botched installation and not vandalism — contradicting both her own previous statements and claims made following the arrest."
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Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Pending Rapid Deal
President Trump announced on Truth Social that he has called off planned military strikes against Iran, conditional on Tehran reaching a deal quickly. The stated terms include opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending Iran's nuclear programme. The announcement leaves the situation unresolved, with the threat of strikes remaining if negotiations do not move at the pace Trump demands.
"Trump wrote that he had decided to 'cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL.'"
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