Mercedes no longer have the fastest car in F1, says leader Antonelli
McLaren’s reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
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Latest World news and updates from Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan community in Australia.
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‘Economic D-Day’: U.S. threatens Iran with new sanctions, Tehran fires back
U.S. threatens Iran with severe economic sanctions, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation by halting oil exports from the Gulf.
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Air India flight from Delhi suffers bird hit at Patna airport, passengers safe
Air India flight from Delhi experiences bird strike during landing in Patna; all 164 passengers safe, no flight disruptions reported.
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15 Delhi-bound flights diverted amid heavy rain, thunderstorms; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet issue advisories
Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted Delhi flight operations on Monday, with 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted, 12 to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to…
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Indian citizen arrested on charges of elder fraud, money laundering in US
Older people were made to believe that their bank accounts or funds were compromised in some way, and were asked to liquidate assets in the form of cash, gold…
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Iran says Pakistan's army chief to visit Tehran on Monday amid peace efforts
Pakistan has taken on a mediator role in negotiations between Iran and the US aimed at ending the war which began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran in…
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Landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains
A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
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Netanyahu warns Hamas over Gaza launches as group accuses Israel of escalation
Netanyahu warns Hamas of intensified Gaza strikes over drone and kite launches as Hamas accuses Israel of using children’s kites to justify escalation.
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Cameron Smith blows shot at drought-breaking LIV Golf title in Indianapolis
The Aussie collapsed from contention and now he’s got a long time to stew over his three-year winless run.
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Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
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National rental prices rise to half average Australian income
Housing advocacy group Everybody's Home says renting a unit now costs more than half the median take-home pay of a single worker in every Australian capital…
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Sediments reveal secrets from before the Great Barrier Reef was underwater
Tens of thousands of years ago, the Great Barrier Reef was above water. Whether it was grassland, rainforest, or mangrove swamp is something researchers and…
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Breaking: Five arrested as police raid CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne
Detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed warrants at the construction union headquarters and five other properties this morning.
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Born in 1909: World’s Oldest Living Person Turns 117
British woman Ethel Caterham, officially recognized as the world’s oldest living person, has celebrated her 117th birthday.
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Seven dead in UK after vehicle travelling wrong way hits police car
Two police officers were among those who died.
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China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters
The Chang’e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon’s shadowed craters.
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Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14
Fourteen civilians, mostly elderly, die in a Myanmar airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in Sagaing as rebel witnesses describe a deliberate attack on…
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Sydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.
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Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei slams Trump’s latest threat as a return to ‘full-scale classic colonialism’.
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Watch: Emirati dancers take over Moscow square at Doorway to Abu Dhabi festival
Doorway to Abu Dhabi festival being held at the Manezhnaya Square in Moscow, until August 23, 2026, a grand cultural event bringing UAE's heritage to life to…
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Six-year-old girl dies days after UK seaside tragedy kills family
British-Palestinian family of four, including a six-year-old girl, die after a tragic seaside drowning at Shoreham on the southern English coast.
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Father leaves seven-year-old son alone for hours on Mount Fuji during climb
Mount Fuji scare as seven-year-old left waiting for hours with snacks and a drink while father hikes on with older son
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Two UAE women honoured for bringing food, cold drinks to workers in summer heat
The women provided workers with food and cold refreshments in a thoughtful gesture of support and appreciation for those working outdoors through the hot…
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TikTok reaches $400m deal with US over alleged child privacy violations
US DOJ secures a $400m settlement from TikTok over alleged child privacy breaches, amid mounting global concerns about kids’ safety on social media.
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Seven killed, including two police officers, after head-on collision in England
Seven people, including two police officers, have died in a head-on collision in the north-east of England following a pursuit.
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What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.
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Carney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have the sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.
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Ukraine strikes Russian retail warehouse in wave of drone attacks
Ukraine has launched drone attacks targeting a Russian oil refinery and a online retail warehouse, while Russia continues its campaign of missile attacks on…
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El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters
Met Office predicts ‘unprecedented’ sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.
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Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide
In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.
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Abu Dhabi Police warn against jaywalking, urge pedestrians to use designated crossings
The authority also urged motorists to remain alert to pedestrian movement, reduce their speed near designated crossings, and give pedestrians priority when…
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Gold mine shut in Central African Republic after deadly collapse
Central African Republic shuts artisanal gold mine after deadly landslide kills dozens near Cameroon border, highlighting grave safety risks in informal mining.
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Iran calls for end to war as US pressure mounts: What UAE residents need to know tonight (August 21)
Tensions rise as Iran urges an end to war, US pressure grows and UAE flights face disruption. Get tonight’s key Middle East updates for residents.
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Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.