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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-28 · BBC News: King Harald V of Norway dies at the age of 89 after a 35-year reign and is succeeded by his son Haakon VIII. A perspective from Tokyo.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-26 · Channels TV: A spokesperson for Malian singer Salif Keita confirms that he has cancelled all upcoming concerts in South Africa over its response to anti-migrant protests in the country. A perspective from Shanghai.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-30 · Euronews: The body of one man is found near the Colorado River while 15 other people remain missing after a flash flood at Bright Angel Creek in the Grand Canyon in Arizona, United States. A perspective from Honolulu.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-31 · The Guardian: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that a supertanker caught fire after hitting two naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC accuses the United States of responsibility for the attack, which the United States Central Command on an X post denies. A perspective from Kyiv.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-26 · France 24: The United States designates the Italy-based Autistici/Inventati, the UK-based Palestine Action, and pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil as terrorist organizations, citing alleged involvement in politically motivated violence and extremist activity. A perspective from New York.
Brandi Carlile · Electric Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-07 · France 24: In Australian rules football, the Australian Football League introduces limits on contact training from the 2027 preseason to reduce concussion risk, capping weekly contact at 120 minutes initially and 160 minutes later while prohibiting high-intensity sessions on consecutive days. A perspective from Toronto.
David Attenborough · Kind Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-13 · Reuters: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sanctions his former press secretary, Iuliia Mendel, and nine others for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda and supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The 10-year sanctions include asset freezes and trade restrictions. A perspective from Mexico City.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-17 · The Korea Herald: Former South Korean prime minister Kim Min-seok is elected as the new leader of the Democratic Party with 54.08% of the vote against its former leader Jung Chung-rae. A perspective from Buenos Aires.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-01 · AP in Spanish: Peru's foreign ministry says that the country has cut off ties with Iran, accusing it of escalating the war in the Middle East. A perspective from Berlin.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-07 · NBC News: A private Piper PA-34-200T Seneca aircraft goes missing off Andros Island, the Bahamas, with four people on board. A search and rescue operation is ongoing. A perspective from Amsterdam.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson · Electric Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-03 · Arab News: Israel releases prisoner Malek Ghazi and hands him over to the Lebanese army, the first release since the war started in March, as part of an effort to revive peace talks. A perspective from Prague.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-12 · Al Jazeera: Protesters gather in Germany across 20 cities against the Alternative for Germany following its victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election. A perspective from Vienna.
Robin Williams · Lunar Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-10: At least 20 people are killed and five others are reported missing after a fire breaks out on a cargo ship in Qingdao, Shandong, China. A perspective from Bucharest.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-13 · Reuters: Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy sanctions his former press secretary, Iuliia Mendel, and nine others for allegedly spreading Russian propaganda and supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine. The 10-year sanctions include asset freezes and trade restrictions. A perspective from Oslo.
Tom Holland · Playful Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-22 · Daily Tribune: The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency reports that authorities in Kiribati, Palau, and Papua New Guinea have detained four Chinese and Indonesian fishing vessels for alleged illegal fishing or licence violations during a regional enforcement operation across the Pacific Ocean. A perspective from Oslo.
Aneet Padda · Playful Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-09 · CNN: The state funeral of King Harald V takes place at the Oslo Cathedral in Oslo, Norway. A perspective from Lagos.
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On the public-interest radar: World brief 2026-09-12: The Olympic flame arrives in Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the upcoming Youth Olympic Games, which will be the first Olympic Games held in Africa. A perspective from Nairobi.
William McKinley · Kind Comet ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Xinhua: Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić dissolves the National Assembly and calls a snap parliamentary election for October 25, following a government proposal amid prolonged political tensions. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party nominates Vučić as its lead candidate and candidate for prime minister. A perspective from Cape Town.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-10 · France 24: Houthis capture the port city of Mokha, as government forces retreat from the districts of Hays and Al Khawkhah. A mass exodus of civilians from the area towards Aden is reported. A perspective from Dubai.
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-04 · Caspian Post: Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe begins construction on the 340-meter-high Dushanbe Tower, which is set to become the tallest building in Central Asia. President Emomali Rahmon and Mayor Rustami Emomali lay the building's foundation stone. A perspective from Mumbai.
Zara Larsson · Playful Comet ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-03 · The Guardian: In the United States, the Supreme Court of Missouri blocks the use of a congressional map intended to favor Republicans, despite the map having already been used for primary elections in the state. A referendum on the 2025 map will appear on the ballot for the November election in the state. A perspective from Delhi.
Rebecca Ferguson · Solar Comet ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Xinhua: Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić dissolves the National Assembly and calls a snap parliamentary election for October 25, following a government proposal amid prolonged political tensions. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party nominates Vučić as its lead candidate and candidate for prime minister. A perspective from Jakarta.
Jacob Elordi · Cosmic Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-30 · AP: Bissau-Guineans vote on a constitutional referendum that proposes to expand presidential powers. A perspective from Manila.
Amanda Seyfried · Electric Dreamer ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Xinhua: Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić dissolves the National Assembly and calls a snap parliamentary election for October 25, following a government proposal amid prolonged political tensions. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party nominates Vučić as its lead candidate and candidate for prime minister. A perspective from Seoul.
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