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‘My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back’
Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), after a bill banning the practice was passed unanimously by Congress last week. The move marks a milestone for campaigners, including activist Carla Quiñonez, whose own daughter was subjected to FGM as a baby by a family member without her…
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More than half of some US weapons stockpiles used in Iran war, raising concerns about China threat
The United States has reportedly used more than half of its stockpiles of certain weapons systems during its recent conflict with Iran, prompting concern among defence analysts about the country’s preparedness for a potential future confrontation with China. The depletion has led the Pentagon to request billions of dollars in additional funding to replenish munitions,…
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Rubio leads Vance by 36 points in new 2028 GOP straw poll
Secretary of State Marco Rubio captured a strong majority of conservatives participating in a 2028 GOP presidential straw poll over the weekend, finishing 36 points ahead of Vice President Vance. The survey of attendees at the Western Conservative Summit in Colorado found that 57 percent of 500-plus respondents backed Rubio — who led a group…
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The 1967 album that ruled America for 18 weeks: “Probably the worst album in the history of the world”
The article revisits the extraordinary commercial success of The Monkees’ second album, “More of the Monkees”, which topped the American charts for 18 consecutive weeks in 1967 despite being dismissed by the band’s own members as low-quality, rushed product. It highlights the tension between the album’s blockbuster sales, driven by the huge popularity of the…
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Federal agents flag man with gun near Trump’s LA golf club
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s investigators confirmed the weekend arrest of a man found with a gun and hollow-point ammunition at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, just days before President Donald Trump was due to speak there at a Republican National Committee fundraiser on the evening of 4 August 2026. Federal agents…
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Big Walk Just Hit A Major Milestone On PS Plus
It’s been nearly seven years since developer House House released its breakthrough title, Untitled Goose Game. The company’s follow-up, a co-op puzzle-solving game called Big Walk, is out now, and it’s already achieved an unexpected critical milestone on PlayStation Plus Essential. As reported by GameSpot’s sister site Metacritic, Big Walk has landed with a 94…
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US supply of long-range missiles, THAAD interceptors nearly exhausted: Reports
The U.S. military’s supply of its premier long-range missiles and interceptors for a key missile defense system are nearly exhausted after over five months of airstrikes against Iran, underscoring worries about U.S. preparedness to fight other conflicts that may emerge around the world, news outlets reported on Tuesday. The Army has expended “virtually all” of…
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Kanye West’s Vultures II and Bully Used AI, New Lawsuit Alleges
A producer has filed a lawsuit alleging that Kanye West’s albums Vultures 2 and Bully made extensive use of AI-generated vocals, corroborating earlier speculation about the 2024 release. The anonymous producer, who sued in Los Angeles’ Superior Court, claims he was drafted in on an “emergency basis” just two days before Vultures 2 dropped, and…
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No-nonsense Lee Anderson shows his tender side in France’s largest camp… only for one refugee to try and get a lift to London on his bus
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson, known for his blunt “30p meals” rhetoric, was reported to have shown an unexpectedly sympathetic side during a visit to France’s largest migrant camp. The visit forms part of continuing political and media scrutiny of Channel crossings and the conditions migrants face in camps near the French coast. During the…
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Kentucky child killer walks free as family says justice failed despite years of legal fights
A Kentucky father has spoken out after the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the stabbing death of his six-year-old son was released from prison, calling the outcome “a slap on the wrist.” Ronald Exantus was freed from Kentucky Department of Corrections custody on 29 July after completing a sentence for assaulting…