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New South Wales launches gun buyback scheme after Bondi Beach attack
Australia's most populous state will offer up to AUS$1,000 for eligible firearms starting November 2, following the December 2025 terror attack that killed 15 people.
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Spain
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Moroccan security forces stopped multiple groups of sub-Saharan migrants near the border with the Spanish enclave Saturday, detaining over 100 people.
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Colombia's president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after earthquake
President Abelardo de la Espriella requested temporary relief on U.S. tariffs following Monday's 7.4-magnitude quake that killed hundreds.
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Brazil
Brazil invokes reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs
Brazil initiated an administrative process to apply reciprocal trade measures against U.S. tariffs ranging from 12.5% to 25% on Brazilian products.
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August 13, 2026
Sara Curtis breaks 50m backstroke world record twice in two days
Italian swimmer Curtis won gold at European Championships in Paris with 26.56 seconds, her second world record in the event in 24 hours.
U.S.
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August 13, 2026
World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with soap and graffiti
Vandals dumped bubble soap into a fountain and sprayed red graffiti at the DC landmark Thursday, forcing closure to the public.
Football
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August 13, 2026
Barcelona and PSG agree €50m deal for Ferran Torres
The Spanish forward, who scored in the World Cup final, is set to join PSG after documentation exchange between clubs.
Football
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August 13, 2026
Haaland receives four Guinness World Records certificates
Manchester City striker recognized for records including fastest to 100 Premier League goals and most UEFA Nations League goals.
Crime
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August 13, 2026
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges
Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is scheduled to enter a plea Friday in Manhattan federal court.
Football
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August 13, 2026
FIFA's Infantino gains Arab federation backing amid leadership crisis
Six Arab football associations, including Qatar and Morocco, publicly support Infantino's re-election bid as he faces opposition from European, Asian and North American confederations.
World
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August 13, 2026
Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands for first time, drawing Japanese protest
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril Islands on Thursday, meeting with regional officials and touring facilities. Japan condemned the visit, asserting territorial claims.
Crime
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August 13, 2026
Man shot multiple times and killed in Brooklyn
A man was fatally shot on a busy sidewalk in Bedford Stuyvesant Wednesday night; police are investigating.
Middle East
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August 13, 2026
US says it can maintain Iran naval blockade indefinitely
Pentagon official Pete Hegseth stated the US Navy can sustain the blockade through ship rotation, while Iran claims no vessel can transit the Strait of Hormuz without its authorization.
Technology
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August 13, 2026
Instagram updates wordmark logo after decade, drawing mixed user reaction
Instagram replaced its decade-old cursive wordmark with a new design combining cursive and print elements, announced by head Adam Mosseri on Thursday.
Middle East
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August 13, 2026
Israeli army orders Palestinians to leave homes in West Bank village
About a dozen Palestinian households in Qusra were told to evacuate as Israeli forces conducted an operation to remove settlers who had besieged three homes.
Crime
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August 13, 2026
15-year-old killed in Bronx apartment shooting; teen gunman sought
Riley Billingslea was shot in the head Wednesday evening in Kingsbridge Heights. A 13-year-old was also injured; police are investigating.