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Kushner and Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Strategy Amid Ongoing Conflict

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WORLD Aug 17, 2026, 9:05 pm

Kushner and Netanyahu Agree on Gaza Strategy Amid Ongoing Conflict

Jared Kushner and Israeli PM Netanyahu hold extensive talks, agreeing Gaza reconstruction depends on Hamas disarmament amid stalled ceasefire efforts.

Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Appeal in E Jean Carroll Abuse Case

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Aug 17, 2026, 9:05 pm

Supreme Court Denies Trump’s Appeal in E Jean Carroll Abuse Case

The US Supreme Court has once again refused Donald Trump's attempt to overturn the ruling in E Jean Carroll's sexual abuse and…

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Slovak Police Detonate WWII-Era Mine in Controlled Operation

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Aug 17, 2026, 8:35 pm

Slovak Police Detonate WWII-Era Mine in Controlled Operation

Slovak bomb disposal team safely detonates a World War II-era mine in a controlled explosion, ensuring public safety and preserving historical artifacts.

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Trump Confirms Secret Backchannel Talks with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

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Aug 17, 2026, 8:06 pm

Trump Confirms Secret Backchannel Talks with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

President Trump reveals direct communication with Iran’s IRGC amid stalled 60-day negotiation period and ongoing US-Iran tensions.

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US Hiker Killed by Lightning Strike on Mount Etna Amid Thunderstorm

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Aug 17, 2026, 7:50 pm

US Hiker Killed by Lightning Strike on Mount Etna Amid Thunderstorm

A 30-year-old American hiker died after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna during a sudden thunderstorm, highlighting volcanic hiking risks.

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Trump Warns Oman of Military Action Over Iran Dispute

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Aug 17, 2026, 7:50 pm

Trump Warns Oman of Military Action Over Iran Dispute

Former President Trump threatened Oman with bombing if it interferes in US-Iran tensions, claiming a secret US-Iran backchannel despite denials.

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Pippa Middleton Ordered to Revamp Car Park at £15m Berkshire Estate

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Aug 17, 2026, 7:50 pm

Pippa Middleton Ordered to Revamp Car Park at £15m Berkshire Estate

Pippa Middleton has been instructed to redesign an unattractive car park at her £15 million Berkshire property, highlighting planning concerns.

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Global Outcry Over Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians Intensifies

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Aug 17, 2026, 7:35 pm

Global Outcry Over Israeli Settler Violence Against Palestinians Intensifies

International community condemns escalating violence by Israeli settlers targeting Palestinians, raising concerns over regional stability and human rights.

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