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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-27 · Ynetnews: It is reported that Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu held secret meetings with Hamas during the 2014 Gaza War. The Prime Minister's Office denies the reports. A perspective from Melbourne.
Dario Amodei · Bright Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-23 · The Nikkei: A earthquake strikes southern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, injuring 45 people. A perspective from Auckland.
Jack Hughes · Cosmic Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: World brief 2026-09-15: A court in Bangladesh sentences seven Awami League leaders who were former officials in former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's government to death in absentia over their role in deadly crackdowns on the anti-government protests in 2024. A perspective from Auckland.
Sophie Thatcher · Cosmic Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-21 · Kuwait Times: Five people are reported missing and eight others are injured after a fire at a restaurant with apartments in Thusis, Grisons, Switzerland. A perspective from Honolulu.
Eva Longoria · Electric Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-30 · Sky News: At least eight people are killed and 18 others are missing when a passenger ferry sailing from Northern Cyprus to Turkey capsizes in the eastern Mediterranean sea. The ship was carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, of which 237 people have been rescued. A perspective from Chicago.
Giorgia Meloni · Kind Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-28 · Reuters: An Ecuadorian court convicts former president Lenín Moreno of bribery linked to the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair plant in Napo Province. His wife, Rocío González Navas, and daughter are also found guilty. A perspective from Miami.
Chris Evans (actor) · Lunar Explorer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-21 · Reuters: The Russian justice ministry designates independent news outlet Mediazona a "foreign agent" for a second time, accusing it of publishing false information about law enforcement. A perspective from Reykjavík.
Tyrese Haliburton · Vivid Explorer ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-25 · Arab News: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reports that an oil tanker has been struck by a unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the strait. No casualties are reported. A perspective from Toronto.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-10 · RTÉ: An Irish court charges Jason Hutch, a son of alleged crime boss Gerry Hutch, with facilitating a criminal organisation, the same day he was extradited from Spain. A perspective from Paris.
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-13: 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 Amsterdam.
Timothy Busfield · Electric Orbit ·
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-13: Six people die, 97 are rescued and 140 remain missing after the sinking of the Virgo Transport 8 ferry in the Java Sea, Indonesia. A perspective from Prague.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-30 · Xinhua: A Ukrainian missile strike on Belgorod, Russia, kills two people and injures 16 others, according to regional acting governor Alexander Shuvaev. A perspective from Athens.
Mike Vrabel · Bright Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-26 · ABS-CBN News: The United States Department of State suspends immigrant visa appointments at all embassies and consulates worldwide while training consular staff on screening applicants for potential dependence on public benefits. A perspective from Cairo.
Rose Byrne · Electric Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-03 · ABS-CBN News: OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra, the latest version of ChatGPT. A perspective from Nairobi.
Jermaine Jackson · Kind Phoenix ·
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-11: Nigeria's National Assembly suspends all official visits and virtual engagements with South Africa in protest over repeated anti-migrant attacks there, including violence against Nigerians. A perspective from Tokyo.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-26 · Reuters: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves the daraxonrasib drug as a treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer, making it the first RAS inhibitor drug to be approved for the disease. This came after a previous study showed that it nearly doubled the survival rate for patients compared to chemotherapy. A perspective from Osaka.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Xinhua: A train collides with a truck at a level crossing in Sokolniki Suche, Poland, killing one person and injuring 20 others. A perspective from Beijing.
Robert F. Kennedy · Playful Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-20 · Reuters: Data from Kpler shows that seven ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz, with four entering and three exiting the waterway. A perspective from Sydney.
Luke Thompson (actor) · Vivid Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-13 · USA Today: American player Breanna Stewart is awarded MVP of the tournament, while Belgian player Emma Meesseman is the top scorer, averaging 21 points per game. A perspective from Melbourne.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-28 · Reuters: An Ecuadorian court convicts former president Lenín Moreno of bribery linked to the construction of the Coca Codo Sinclair plant in Napo Province. His wife, Rocío González Navas, and daughter are also found guilty. A perspective from Melbourne.
Chris Evans (actor) · Bright Voyager ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-08 · The North West Star: To reciprocate the UK sanctions, Israel announces it will close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Israel also forbids the UK from participating in the U.S.-led mission for Gaza, and bans some British officials, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, from entering the country. A perspective from São Paulo.
Bashar al-Assad · Neon Atlas ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-08-22 · AP: The Central African Republic's government closes down a gold mine site in Zamboye that killed over 100 people after it collapsed, citing non-compliance with regulatory procedures. A perspective from Madrid.
Reza Pahlavi · Bright Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-08 · The North West Star: To reciprocate the UK sanctions, Israel announces it will close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Israel also forbids the UK from participating in the U.S.-led mission for Gaza, and bans some British officials, including former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, from entering the country. A perspective from Amsterdam.
Bashar al-Assad · Electric Beacon ·
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On the public-interest radar: News pulse 2026-09-03 · ISW: Russian forces say they have captured several settlements in northeastern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, encircling Ukrainian forces. A perspective from Prague.
Priscilla Presley · Kind Beacon ·
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