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Rare photos of former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi give her family hope.

NPR·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·3 Aug
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Myanmar's military released rare new photos of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after an ICRC visit. Her son said the images offered hope, while experts cautioned they do not signal progress toward freedom or peace.

Russia's Wildberries says warehouse in Vladimir region is on fire after Ukrainian drone attack - Reuters

Reuters·●●●3 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇭🇰·3 Aug
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Wildberries said its warehouse in Russia's Vladimir region caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack. The incident affected a major Russian e-commerce warehouse.

Russian planes fire glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1 and wounding dozens - AP News

AP News·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·3 Aug
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Russian planes dropped eight glide bombs on Zaporizhzhia, killing one woman, wounding 31 people, and damaging 22 apartment buildings. The attack struck four districts, underscoring the civilian toll of guided Soviet-era munitions used against southern Ukraine.

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Reform UK would use the Royal Navy to stop small boats.

BBC·●●2 sources·🇬🇧·3 Aug
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Reform UK promises the largest Channel operation since 1945, using the Royal Navy to intercept boats and return them to France or Belgium. More than 2,000 migrants have arrived since Burnham became prime minister, including 326 on Saturday, while legal and diplomatic questions remain.

Trump says new talks with Iran will begin on Monday after calling off strikes.

South China Morning Post·●●2 sources·🇭🇰 🇺🇸·2 Aug
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Trump said talks with Iran will begin Monday after he paused planned strikes. He cited requests from Iran and Gulf partners, saying a deal may cover Hormuz and denuclearisation.

Rupert Lowe urges Nigel Farage to work with Restore Britain

The Guardian·●●2 sources·🇬🇧·2 Aug
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Rupert Lowe invited Nigel Farage to cooperate, citing common ground between Restore Britain and Reform UK after Restore Britain’s 8.7% mayoral result. Lowe says cross-party cooperation could support serious reform and government while countering a leftwing alliance.

Republican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress

Al Jazeera·●●2 sources·🇶🇦 🇬🇧·2 Aug
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Senator Bernie Moreno called for Representative Max Miller, his former son-in-law, to resign amid domestic abuse allegations involving Moreno's daughter Emily. Moreno questioned Miller's character, while Mother Jones reported their two-year-old daughter suffered a bone injury amid a custody dispute.

Seoul faces highest heat alert for first time Tuesday

Koreatimes·●●2 sources·🇰🇷·3 Aug
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Seoul and nearby areas face the highest heat alert Tuesday, with highs near 39°C and perceived temperatures above 38°C. Heat-related illnesses reached 1,889, with 14 fatalities reported as of Saturday.

Supreme Court says states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters

In·●●2 sources·🇮🇳·3 Aug
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The Supreme Court said states may close or withdraw FIRs against CJP protesters, except those accused of grave and serious offences. The clarification defines criminal antecedents to include grave offences, while the Centre reiterated its assurance on handling protesters’ FIRs.

New Yorker: China seeks to lead the industries of the future.

Axios·1 source·🇺🇸·3 Aug
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Axios reports The New Yorker says China leads drones, EVs, batteries, solar cells and industrial robots, producing 70% of these sectors globally. Experts warn losing AI, biotech and robotics leadership to China could shift power, with Trump-era US policies framed as accelerating China’s momentum.

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