Dailynews Hungary 21m

Hungary prepares emergency power restrictions, Paks nuclear plant could shut down this weekend

Hungary has announced further emergency energy-saving measures after Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant may have to shut down completely as early as this weekend due to the exceptionally low level of the River Danube. In a video statement released on Saturday morni»»»

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Gulf News 22m

US Embassy Jordan issues alert over possible flight disruptions amid Middle East tensions

The US Embassy in Amman has issued a security alert warning Americans in Jordan and across the Middle East to remain cautious amid heightened regional tensions and the risk of further escalation. The embassy said the security environment remains “complex”, with the possibility of flight cancellatio»»»

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The Peninsula 33m

Search ended at mall wrecked by Japan quake blast

Tokyo: Japanese officials said Saturday they had ended rescue operations at a shopping mall devastated by an explosion following a powerful earthquake that killed at least 36 people. A total of 12 people were pulled from the site, including seven who were confirmed dead, according to the disaster m»»»

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The Peninsula 39m

Quake near Italy's Naples injures 21, damages properties

Rome: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake west of Italy's city of Naples caused 21 injuries and damage to properties, authorities said on Saturday, a day after the seismic tremor. The quake had occurred late Friday in the Campi Flegrei area, at a depth of three kilometres (two miles), according to Italy's I»»»

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The Peninsula 45m

Hungary says nuclear shutdown may come this weekend

Budapest: Hungary's sole nuclear power plant could shut down this weekend, days earlier than predicted, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said Saturday, as a sweltering heatwave strains energy systems across central Europe. National weather service HungaroMet forecast highs of over 40C over coming days. »»»

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Gulf News 53m

Dream job in Dubai: How much do Emirates pilots earn? Airline reveals salaries and benefits

Dreaming of flying one of the world’s largest international airline networks? Emirates is giving experienced pilots a closer look at life on its flight deck with a global recruitment roadshow spanning Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The Dubai-based airline’s recruitment team will meet commer»»»

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Sputnik 55m

Kandinsky Becomes Most Expensive Russian Artist at World Auctions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Wassily Kandinsky has topped the list of Russian artists by the total value of the most expensive artworks sold at the Sotheby's and Christie's auctions, according to the calculations made by Sputnik. The cost of about 40 artworks by Kandinsky have exceeded $5 million and their t»»»

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Sputnik 55m

Spanish Authorities Begin Installing Sea Barriers Around Ceuta – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish authorities started installing new barriers off the Tarajal beach in the enclave of Ceuta amid a surge in migrant arrivals, media reported on Saturday, citing the Spanish government. The barrier consists of an inflatable fence 500 meters (1,640 feet) long and 30 to 70 cen»»»

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The Peninsula 57m

At least 67 people died in recent migrant surge in Ceuta: Spanish minister

Madrid: At least 67 people died in the recent surge in migrant crossing from Morocco to Spain's north African enclave Ceuta, Spain's Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told reporters on Saturday. Most of the migrants had returned by Saturday back to Morocco after tens of thousands crossed o»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Death toll in Spain-Morocco border crisis in Ceuta reaches 67 as tens of thousands cross back

The death toll in Spain's Ceuta border crisis with Morocco has climbed to 67, the Spanish government said Saturday. They included some who drowned and some who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier. Spain announced it was installing a 500-meter-long containment barrier along the b»»»

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Gulf News 1h

"Our destiny is shared": Gargash says Gulf unity matters more than ever

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has stressed that the lessons of Iraq's 1990 invasion of Kuwait remain as relevant as ever, saying the anniversary reaffirms the importance of Gulf solidarity and the shared responsibility of safeguarding the region's security a»»»

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Arab News 1h

Municipality brings story of 'Riyadh's Big Ben' to life with rare archive photos

RIYADH: The Riyadh Region Municipality has released a set of rare historical photographs of Al-Safat Square, offering a glimpse into the daily rhythms of a place that once sat at the beating heart of the Saudi capital, and paying tribute to its famous clock, affectionately dubbed by locals as “Riya»»»

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Arab News 1h

Loli Bahia shares behind-the-scenes of Saint Laurent’s ‘Respiro’ campaign

DUBAI: French-Algerian model Loli Bahia gave her followers a behind-the-scenes look at Saint Laurent’s summer campaign, “Respiro,” posting a series of images from the Mediterranean shoot on Instagram. The campaign was created by the French label’s creative director, Belgian designer Anthony Vaccare»»»

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France24 1h

Russian attack on Ukrainian capital kills at least nine people

At least nine people were killed and 28 others wounded in Ukraine's capital Kyiv after Russia launched a series of ballistic missiles overnight into Saturday, authorities said. Both Russia and Ukraine have ramped up attacks in recent months, with Moscow increasing its long-range strikes on towns an»»»

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Novinite 1h

Out of Radev's Shadow? President Yotova Seeks a Mandate of Her Own in October

President Iliyana Yotova has entered the race to keep the office she already holds, with the kind of head start few Bulgarian candidates ever get: an approval rating hovering around 50%, name recognition built over two full terms as vice president at Dondukov 2, and the backing of both the BSP and »»»

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RT 1h

Kiev’s dirty war goes global

On the morning of July 25, Ukrainian drones attacked an Iranian merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea. An explosion occurred on board, killing one sailor and injuring another. Tehran described the incident as an act of aggression, summoned Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires and warned that retaliatory measur»»»

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RT 1h

Claude AI models accidentally targeted real companies during hacking tests

AI developer Anthropic has disclosed three incidents in which its Claude AI models unintentionally targeted real-world organizations during cybersecurity evaluations that were supposed to take place in an isolated environment. The cases were identified retrospectively during a review prompted by a »»»

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DW 2h

Germany weighs the future of minijobs

SocietyGermanyGermany weighs the future of minijobsDasha ThyssenGermany's popular minijob system allows millions of workers, including students, to avoid paying income tax or social security contributions. But a reform is on the cards that may soon end this advantage. https://p.dw.com/p/5Htq0Anahit»»»

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Gulf News 2h

1,000 days of UAE humanitarian support for the Palestinian people

On November 5, 2023, at a time when the world’s hearts were breaking over the suffering in Gaza, as the cries of children, women and the elderly echoed in search of medicine, a piece of bread, and a ray of hope, the United Arab Emirates once again emerged to affirm that humanity knows no borders, a»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir sends congratulations to President of Benin

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Benin HE Romuald Wadagni on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Kuwait says Iranian attack hit government site, vehicles damaged

Kuwait’s armed forces detected and intercepted hostile drones that entered the country’s airspace early on Saturday, the Ministry of Defence said. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Colonel Saud Al-Atwan, said air defence systems responded to the drone threat and successfully dealt with the atta»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2h

Central Election Commission Has No Major Concerns Over Machine Voting, Spokesperson Says

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has no major concerns over machine voting, as machines have already been used in polling stations with more than 300 voters, CEC spokesperson Stoyanka Balova said on Saturday on Bulgarian National Television, commenting on the latest amendments to the Election »»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir sends congratulations to President of the Swiss Confederation

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Swiss Confederation HE Guy Parmelin on the occasion of his country's National Day.»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Amir sends condolences to Algerian president

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has sent a message of condolences to the President of the People's Republic of Algeria HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune for the victims of a bus overturn, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Gaza disarmament agreement: A turning point that could end the war—or a new test for peace?

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the Peace Council has reached a historic agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, as part of President Trump’s 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza. The UAE affirmed tha»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Away at a training camp, home burgled, police recovered everything in under three hours.

Sharjah: Sharjah Police recovered valuables worth nearly Dh500,000 in less than three hours after receiving a report that the home of an athlete, who was abroad attending a training camp, had been burgled, in a rapid security response demonstrating the force's operational readiness and investigativ»»»

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France24 3h

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx into Spain's Ceuta

The EU is grappling with one of its largest migrant crises for the European Union in recent years after about 60,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco. Officials said more than 48,000 migrants had returned by Friday evening, but the reasons for the s»»»

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Novinite 3h

First Two U.S. Tanker Aircraft Arrive at Bulgaria's Bezmer Base

The first two of the eight planned U.S. Air Force tanker aircraft have arrived at Bulgaria's Bezmer Air Base as part of a temporary deployment approved by the National Assembly under the country's defense commitments to the United States. The deployment includes both the aircraft and accompanying U»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Firefighters in Greece struggle to save coastal resort as winds rage

Athens, Greece: Hundreds of firefighters in Greece on Saturday were battling to save a popular coastal resort northwest of Athens as violent winds continued to lash the country, hampering operations. The fire department said over 300 firefighters were operating in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70»»»

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Gulf News 3h

The UAE has already carried out 110 cloud-seeding missions this year and rain is back in the forecast

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has carried out 110 cloud-seeding missions since the start of 2026, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) saying it continues to advance rain enhancement technology through scientific research while preparing for another spell of unsettled weather early next week. The NCM»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kuwait Air Defenses repel Iranian drone attacks

Kuwait: Kuwait's armed forces said Saturday they had intercepted hostile drones after the country came under an Iranian attack. The General Staff of the Armed Forces said air defense systems had intercepted the hostile drones and urged the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant»»»

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Gulf News 3h

India August 2026 financial deadlines: ITR filing, RBI policy, bank charges and Tatkal booking changes explained

August brings several important financial deadlines and policy events that could affect taxpayers, investors and banking customers. Businesses and professionals required to file ITR-3 or ITR-4 and not subject to tax audit must submit their income tax returns by August 31. The deadline applies to se»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Wildfire burns out of control in Southern Germany

Berlin, Germany: A wildfire in southern Germany was burning out of control on Saturday as strong winds hampered firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze, local authorities said. The fire broke out in a forest near Freudenberg, in the Amberg-Sulzbach district of Upper Palatinate, Bavaria. About 33»»»

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Arab News 3h

Startup Wrap: Gaming, healthcare and fintech firms raise funding and expand operations in lively market

RIYADH: Strategic investments, product launches and expansion plans by companies across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt, were all announced this week, alongside funding rounds and a regional investor’s participation in a Canadian AI startup. Saudi Arabia-based insurance tech startup DESAISIV has l»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Search resumes for missing climbers from Pakistan avalanche

Skardu, Pakistan: Pakistan rescue teams resumed a high-altitude search on Saturday for seven climbers missing after a powerful avalanche on one of the world's highest peaks, with the remains of three mountaineers recovered. The avalanche struck Thursday, cutting off contact with the ten-member inte»»»

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Arab News 3h

‘Responsibility’: Saudi fitness influencers thriving as online space drives physical and mental health transformation

RIYADH: As people turn increasingly to social media for direction about diet, fitness and sports culture, the online athletic community is booming with interest, content creators, and a following that is here to stay in the Kingdom. Both male and female athletes are growing significant followings a»»»

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The Peninsula 3h

Kuwaiti oil price falls $1.41 to $85.28 per barrel

Kuwait: The price of Kuwaiti oil fell $1.41 to $85.28 per barrel in Friday's trading, down from $86.69 per barrel in the previous session, according to the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC). In global markets, Brent crude futures rose $1.07 to settle at $90.12 per barrel, while US West Texas Inter»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

QNB explores prospects for US monetary policy under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) highlighted the expected shift in the US monetary policy approach under Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, saying the next phase could see a reassessment of the balance between forward guidance and policymakers' flexibility in managing monetary policy in respo»»»

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UPI 4h

Radiation markers found in 44% of North Korean defectors tested - UPI.com

South Korea says results cannot establish that exposure came from nuclear testing at Punggye-ri Earth is displaced during an explosion on the first day of dismantling at North Korea's Punggye-ri nuclear test site in Punggye-ri, North Korea, 24 May 2018. On 24 May North Korea started to demolish its»»»

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Gulf News 4h

UAE welcomes announcement of agreement on disarmament in Gaza Strip

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip as part of Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza. The UAE affirmed that this»»»

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Gulf News 4h

No more printed OEC? Manila airport rolls out digital OFW Pass on 24 airlines

Dubai: Filipino workers travelling overseas will no longer need to carry a printed overseas employment certificate (OEC) when departing from Manila, as 24 international airlines at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) have started accepting the new digital OFW Pass. The move has been expected »»»

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Gulf News 4h

Tanker hit, explosion reported off Oman: Strait of Hormuz shipping under pressure

Two tanker-related incidents have been reported off Oman as tensions continue to rise across Gulf waters, with maritime authorities urging vessels to exercise caution. The developments come as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declines sharply amid the ongoing Iran-US standoff, with ope»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Google rolls back new satellite image AI tool

Washington, United States: Google rolled back Friday a new feature allowing Google Earth users to generate AI visualizations on top of the service's satellite imagery, following a furious backlash from researchers and open-source intelligence experts about the potential for disinformation. "We've s»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Anthropic discloses real-world cyber evaluation incidents involving AI models

San Francisco: U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic said Thursday that three of its AI models accessed or interacted with computer systems belonging to three real-world organizations during internal cyber capability evaluations after internet access was inadvertently left available. »»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 4h

First Session of Bulgaria's 52nd Parliament Marked by Budget Adoption, Electoral and Judicial Reforms

The first session of Bulgaria's 52nd National Assembly was dominated by the newly formed Progressive Bulgaria party, which secured a parliamentary majority following the April 19 snap elections, enabling the adoption of the 2026 budget, changes to electoral legislation and amendments to the Judicia»»»

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24 News Agency 4h

Amangeldiev: Russia supported resumption of fuel supplies to Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan Daniyar Amangeldiev announced that an agreement had been reached to resume fuel and lubricant supplies from Russia. Answering journalists’ questions in Issyk-Kul region, Amangeldiev noted that negotiations on fuel supplies were conducted wit»»»

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The Peninsula 4h

Social media use among Australian under-16s falling since ban implemented

Canberra, Australia: The proportion of Australian children with social media accounts fell by 10 percentage points in the first three months of the country's world-first under-16 social media ban, according to new data. The eSafety Commissioner, Australia's online safety watchdog, on Friday release»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Red alert in Kerala: Landslides, flash floods as heavy rain continues

Heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, flash floods and widespread disruption across Kerala, with two people killed and rescue operations underway for those feared trapped under debris. In Idukki district, a landslide at Adurmala in Kudayathoor, near Thodupuzha, buried a house, killing Sumathi, a»»»

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The Peninsula 5h

Study finds mining threatens over 12,000 species worldwide

Canberra, Australia: Scientists have found that mining threatens more than 12,000 species worldwide, including nearly 6,000 already classified as "threatened." Researchers in Australia and Britain combined global maps of mining activity with data on threatened species to examine the extent of minin»»»

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France24 5h

George Clooney's family evacuates their home in France amid wildfires

George Clooney and his family have evacuated their home in southeastern France after a nearby wildfire threatened the area, his agent said Thursday. Blazes continued to scorch parts of the country during a prolonged spell of extreme summer heat. George Clooney and his family have been forced to eva»»»

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