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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-05 · Dawn: Russia and Ukraine agree to halt strikes on Kyiv and Moscow, respectively, during United States-mediated peace talks, as U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow before traveling to Kyiv. A perspective from Honolulu.
Jon Hamm · Electric Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-08 · Sudan Horizon: Around 13 people are killed in a drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces on a courthouse in Umm Ruwaba, North Kordofan. A perspective from Lisbon.
Inde Navarrette · Playful Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-31 · Al Jazeera: The total amount of cases of ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeds 6,000. A perspective from Lisbon.
Claire Danes · Playful Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-02 · Seoul Economic Daily: The Dutch central bank reallocates 86 tonnes of gold reserves from Ottawa, Canada, and New York City, United States, to London, United Kingdom, increasing the share held there to 32.1%, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest". A perspective from Dublin.
Jason Bateman · Solar Explorer ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-03 · France 24: A Colombian judge orders president Abelardo de la Espriella's government to suspend airstrikes on guerrilla camps in the Guaviare Department when intelligence indicated that minors may be present, after recent bombings killed at least three teenagers. A perspective from London.
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-10: The United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court orders the deportation of permanent resident Nazira Haji Zada to Afghanistan in its first case, after Haji Zada conceded that she supported an Islamic State-inspired mass-shooting plot planned for the 2024 presidential election. A perspective from Los Angeles.
Corey Mylchreest · Golden Mosaic ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-29 · CBC: In volleyball, the Canadian women’s national team qualifies for the upcoming Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, U.S., their first qualification since 1996 following a victory against the Dominican Republic in the Women's NORCECA Volleyball Continental Championship. A perspective from Bucharest.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-26 · Reuters: Nine people are killed after a Ukrainian strike on a bus in Russian-occupied Luhansk. A perspective from Helsinki.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-25 · Ynetnews: The Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet say that they have struck five Hamas weapons storage systems and a launch site in Gaza, including in mosques. A perspective from Cairo.
Meghann Fahy · Electric Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-31 · Asharq Al Awsat: A judiciary in Iraq sentences Kata'ib Hezbollah member Amir Rahim Jabbar to 15 years in prison for his role in the kidnapping of American journalist Shelly Kittleson. A perspective from San Francisco.
Gracie Abrams · Golden Voyager ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-20 · Al Jazeera: Human Rights Watch reports that Africa Corps forces summarily killed nine civilians, including four children, in Mali last month. A perspective from Toronto.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-26 · The Guardian: At least 15 infants are killed and another is injured after a fire at a state-run hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. A perspective from Berlin.
Greta Thunberg · Vivid Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-14: Nigeria's Dangote Group launches an initial public offering (IPO) of 4.1 billion shares at ₦525 (US$0.40) each, seeking to raise about ₦2.15 trillion ($1.6 billion) to fund the expansion of the Dangote refinery in Lekki, Lagos State. The sale is set to become Africa's biggest IPO. A perspective from Prague.
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-12: Thousands of demonstrators gather in Dublin and Doonbeg, Ireland, against U.S. president Donald Trump's visit to the country and protest against his role in the wars in Iran and Gaza. A perspective from Oslo.
Marianne Faithfull · Playful Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-15: The Kuwaiti energy ministry reports that Kuwait's electrical grid has held despite attacks from Iran against it. A perspective from Stockholm.
Liev Schreiber · Solar Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-15 · Kurdistan 24: The United Nations reports that more than 100,000 people have fled their homes in western and southern Yemen due the ongoing Houthi offensive against Yemeni government forces, and that 2,400 refugees have arrived in Djibouti in the last four days alone. A perspective from Helsinki.
John F. Kennedy · Vivid Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-28 · CNN: A Russian drone strike hits a supply depot in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine, triggering explosions and a fire, killing at least 37 people and forcing the evacuation of almost 400 residents. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says explosives stored near homes worsened the disaster. A perspective from Cairo.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Reuters: Two people are killed and extensive damage is caused after an explosion at a hydroelectric power station in Piotta, Ticino, Switzerland. A perspective from Lagos.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-21 · BBC News: The annual Ashenda festival in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia, is cancelled over drone strike fears. A perspective from Jakarta.
Nicola Peltz · Cosmic Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-30 · Reuters: Niger's army says that they have regained control of an airbase after it was attacked by mutinous soldiers yesterday. A perspective from Hong Kong.
Quincy Jones · Golden Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-12 · Philippine Daily Inquirer: The Philippine coast guard confirms that 41 more bodies have been discovered aboard the burned vessel MV June Aster off Coron, Palawan, bringing the death toll from the fire to 76. A perspective from Melbourne.
Carlos Alcaraz · Bright Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-18 · BBC News: British prime minister Andy Burnham confirms that the United Kingdom will continue to militarily support Ukraine after Russia warned the UK will face "consequences" for allowing Ukraine to use British-made drones to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. A perspective from Melbourne.
Ruben Amorim · Bright Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-13 · The Independent: In athletics, British middle-distance runner Josh Kerr wins the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in the 1500 metres event in Budapest, Hungary's National Athletics Centre. A perspective from Chicago.
Michelle Trachtenberg · Kind Explorer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-30 · Reuters: In field hockey, Germany defeats Spain 1–0 in the final to secure their fourth FIH Men's World Cup title. A perspective from Lisbon.
Stevie Nicks · Playful Explorer ·
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