NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji is traveling to Syria and Lebanon with a taxpayer-funded NYPD security detail, despite federal warnings.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/nyc-first-lady-rama-duwaji-traveling-to-syria-lebanon-with-nypd-detail-sources/

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The 17-year-old driver in last year's fatal crash in Marin County has been denied diversion, and the families of the four teens who were killed remain divided over how she should be punished.

https://sfist.com/2026/08/10/teen-driver-in-marin-county-crash-that-killed-four-passengers-denied-diversion/

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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-albanese-tells-labor-caucus-he-expects-gambling-bill-to-pass-with-coalition-support-over-100-killed-in-colombia-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-20260811-p60n4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Sections of Melbourne’s Chinese community embraced Australian rules football long before names such as Barassi, Jesaulenko and Silvagni became synonymous with the code.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/how-a-director-s-love-of-the-speccy-turned-into-a-film-about-a-chinese-football-team-20260807-p60mgl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Albanese government says the first H5N1 vaccines will be administered to native animals in captivity over the coming weeks.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-to-roll-out-bird-flu-vaccines-for-wildlife-most-at-risk-20260811-p60n8p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

If you have the opportunity to buy a painting by an artist on the ascent, should you? Here’s what to think about first.

https://www.smh.com.au/money/investing/from-1000-to-half-a-million-how-to-build-a-valuable-art-collection-20260811-p60n7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Westrich Pacific said it plans to undertake a major, multi-phase redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre mall, with new residential, retail, entertainment and wellness options.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12016342/edmonton-city-centre-mall-sale-redevelopment/

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A lobbyist being investigated by the state’s corruption watchdog says invoices sent under a fake name were just “silly humour”.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/he-thought-it-was-funny-emails-from-fake-staffer-jessica-exposed-at-icac-20260811-p60n81.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Summer McIntosh already holds four individual world records. Now the Canadian superstar is targeting Titmus’ 200m freestyle mark at the Pan Pacs – and a place alongside Shane Gould in swimming history.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/she-s-the-world-s-best-female-swimmer-and-she-wants-ariarne-titmus-world-record-20260811-p60n92.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The inmate was allegedly punched and dragged across the sleeping quarters by a corrections officer at the Lautoka Remand Centre in the country’s west.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/shock-footage-shows-australian-bashed-in-fijian-jail-20260811-p60n6m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Discussions over move for Hearts boss pre-dated Danny Rohl exit

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/latest-rangers-news/rangers-reveal-thinking-behind-derek-mcinnes-appointment-as-they-opt-for-klopp-over-guardiola-8849616

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With Haitian TPS ending and ICE arrests surging, Miami’s Haitian community faces an uncertain future.

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/opinion/opinion-miami-leaders-cant-stay-silent-as-haitian-tps-ends-40575498/

Top spot on Maxim's hot 100 requires beauty, brains and business power, but where are the gold-standard celebrities today?

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/917237/every-winner-of-the-maxim-hot-100-see-how-they-look-today/

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Brighton and Hove Albion have tweaked their transfer policy during the summer window

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/welbeck-march-van-hecke-fabian-hurzelers-response-to-brighton-sales-says-everything-about-new-transfer-policy-8849779

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Chessington World of Adventures is set to reopen on Tuesday, August 11, following a water outage.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/chessington-world-of-adventures-open-as-usual-on-tuesday-after-water-outage-forces-theme-park-to-close-8848478

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The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

https://abcnews.com/International/colombia-earthquake-fatalities-buildings-collapsed/story?id=135518897

Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2gk7l7yl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

From falling in love on a movie set to a decade-long relationship that ended in a bitter split and legal battles, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ups and downs.

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-romance-timeline-4095601/

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Applying for a UK visa for study, work, business, or family relocation is a major task. While online forms may look simple, Home Office staff follow very strict rules.The post 10 mistakes people make when applying for UK Visa appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/10-mistakes-people-make-when-applying-for-uk-visa/

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See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/political-opinion-with-alison-bennett-mp-another-week-of-my-summer-tour-8848716

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While it was reported this week that Andy Burnham was prepared to ‘explore every option’ to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in jail, Downing Street has since played down the prospect of an imminent carve-out to keep the pair behind bars

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pc-andrew-harper-early-prison-release-b3030390.html

Sen. John Fetterman warned that Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to streamer Hasan Piker could cost Democrats a crucial Michigan Senate seat.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/fetterman-dares-el-sayed-to-stick-with-piker-claims-michigan-nominee-has-little-man-syndrome-energy/

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A staggering 230 people crossed the Channel in a single boat on Monday, eclipsing a record of 165 set just last month. Home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft takes a closer look at the changing face of Channel crossings – and why it could be more dangerous for asylum seekers, and possibly even more lucrative for people-smugglers

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/channel-crossing-mega-dinghy-migrants-small-boats-b3030373.html

#independent

When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland, B.C., around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12015240/why-information-officer-kept-camera-rolling-even-as-he-fled-b-c-wildfire-with-family/

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Canon John Twisleton, assistant priest at St John the Evangelist Church, Burgess Hill will be launching his latest book on September 20th.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/priest-writes-new-book-on-history-of-burgess-hill-8848871

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Sovereignty's domination of a tough field in Saturday's Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga Race Course was the highlight of weekend horse racing

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2026/08/10/horse-racing-Sovereignty-Whitney-Saratoga/2921786335785/

#upiasia

The ICC has announced plans to change the format for next year’s Cricket World Cup

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/cricket-world-cup-format-scotland-netherlands-icc-b3030449.html

#independent

Russian officials say another 75 people were injured by the attack in the Tatarstan region, one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjvgv926po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Sky watchers throughout Sussex can witness the biggest partial solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday, 12 August.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environment/biggest-partial-solar-eclipse-in-25-years-to-be-visible-across-sussex-this-week-8848544

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The value on offer from the MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI6E and its essential core feature set is a bright light in a bleak PC market.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/rss/click/reviews/11570/?c=reviews

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The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, a spokesperson said.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12015312/mark-zuckerberg-yacht/

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The New England Patriots signed tight end Hunter Henry to a two-year, $16 million contract extension, a league source told UPI on Monday.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2026/08/10/New-England-Patriots-sign-Hunter-Henry/8861786368024/

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The corporate regulator ASIC has taken aim at major car insurers, finding that the companies are not explaining why customers' premiums are rising faster than inflation.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-10/car-insurers-warned-rising-premiums-corporate-regulator-asic/107008124

The indictment said the former flight attendant used a fictitious employee identification card to obtain the free flights, according to the U.S. attorney's office.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12015252/toronto-man-poses-as-pilot-free-flights-guilty-plea/

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Plug-in solar panels will become legal in Great Britain from 27 August, but retailers have yet to confirm when compliant products will go on sale

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/house-garden/where-to-buy-plug-in-solar-panels-uk-b3030270.html

#Independent

Peter V'landys speaks to Nine's Danny Weidler about the PNG Chiefs' signing spree and his bold plan for grand final week.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/vlandys-explains-bold-grand-final-week-plans-20260810-p60n3p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_nrl

The singathon took place as part of Graham's final day on the hospice's 12-week programme

https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-hospice-patient-smashes-fundraising-target-with-singathon-8848233

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People smugglers have been increasing the number of migrants crammed into boats in recent months

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/migrant-channel-mega-dinghy-small-boats-france-uk-b3030280.html