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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-03 · Space.com: The BepiColombo begins its final mission to Mercury, eight years after its launch by the European Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. A perspective from Bucharest.
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Around the world today: World brief 2026-09-13: In Formula One racing, Kimi Antonelli wins the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring in Madrid, Spain. A perspective from Bucharest.
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-09 · Sudan Tribune: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs announces that a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign has been launched in Tawila, North Darfur in a effort to immunize 95,000 people in the area. Additionally, 16 deaths are reported from cholera in Sudan's West Kordofan state. A perspective from Hong Kong.
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-08-18 · Khaleej Times: The United Arab Emirates's defence ministry detects two missiles fired from Iran towards the country, including one that fell outside territorial waters and another that fell within it. A perspective from Seoul.
Death of Michael Jackson · Kind Spark ·
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-05 · ESPN: In women's basketball, the Mali women's national basketball team upsets Spain 82-73, making it Mali's second ever victory in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup after its 2010 victory against Senegal. A perspective from Tokyo.
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-07 · The Independent: North Korea and Russia opens the Yakov Novichenko Bridge at its border, the first road bridge connecting the two countries. A perspective from Osaka.
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-15 · BBC News: Oman's maritime security centre reports that two sailors are reported to be missing after the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz near the Musandam Peninsula. A perspective from Melbourne.
Ariana Grande · Bright Voyager ·
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-08-24 · Al Jazeera: Former British snooker player Graeme Dott is found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school children. A perspective from Melbourne.
Rod Stewart · Bright Voyager ·
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Around the world today: News pulse 2026-09-13 · France 24: In tennis, Alexander Zverev wins the men's singles title of the 2026 US Open after defeating Ben Shelton in the final, 6–3, 7–6(7–2), 5–7, 6–2. It is his first US Open title and second major title overall. A perspective from Chicago.
Kamala Harris · Kind Voyager ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-04 · AP: The opening ceremony for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup is held in Berlin, Germany, with the defending champions United States defeating China 94–61. A perspective from Los Angeles.
Robert Pattinson · Golden Atlas ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-06 · Sudan Tribune: The Sudanese Armed Forces and Joint Forces advance in Sudan's North Kordofan state, and recaptures the town of Hamrat al-Wiz. A perspective from Toronto.
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-17 · Garowe Online: Several fighters from both sides are killed after Somali federal forces and opposition groups clash in the South West State. Two civilians are also killed. Militias loyal to former state president Abdiaziz Laftagareen enter the regional capital Baidoa, challenging two battalions of the Somali National Army loyal to Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. A perspective from Mexico City.
Vinícius Júnior · Lunar Atlas ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-08-16 · The Express Tribune: Seven suspected members of the Pakistani Taliban are killed in a intelligence-based joint operation in Kharan District, Balochistan, Pakistan. A perspective from Istanbul.
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-02 · ERR: Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, the only candidate, is elected by the Riigikogu as President of Estonia. She will be sworn into office on October 12, succeeding Alar Karis. A perspective from Dubai.
Jelly Roll (singer) · Neon Comet ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-11 · Nine.com.au: Princess Astrid, an older sister of the late Norwegian King Harald V and daughter of Olav V, dies at the age of 94. A perspective from Tokyo.
Christopher Nolan · Lunar Dreamer ·
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A story worth mapping: World brief 2026-09-12: Libya's RADA Special Deterrence Forces seize about 100,000 MDMA pills moulded with former leader Muammar Gaddafi's likeness after tracking a shipment smuggled from Europe. Officers find the drugs hidden in a cargo van and refer several suspects to prosecutors. A perspective from Sydney.
Michael Keaton · Vivid Dreamer ·
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A story worth mapping: News pulse 2026-09-04 · BBC News: In the United States, Massachusetts Superior Court associate justice William F. Sullivan declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial after jurors were deadlocked following more than 38 hours of deliberations, with the panel split 11–1. A perspective from Auckland.
Mariah Carey · Cosmic Explorer ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-22 · Reuters: The Indian Coast Guard launches a rescue operation after a Panama–flagged cargo bulk carrier sunk off the coast of eastern India. A perspective from Singapore.
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The global conversation: World brief 2026-09-10: Algeria cuts diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, without specifying a reason. A perspective from Singapore.
Trey Yesavage · Bright Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-16 · Xinhua: Ten people are killed after a tourist bus overturns near Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A perspective from Manila.
Pete Seeger · Electric Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-10 · Israel National News: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Shin Bet confirm that they have killed Hamas senior leader Farah Hamed, a senior member who was accused of carrying out the 2003 attack that resulted in the killing of, the late husband of Limor Son Har-Melech, in a airstrike in the Gaza Strip. A perspective from Osaka.
2016 United States presidential election · Neon Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-08-26 · Reuters: An overnight Ukrainian drone attack "completely destroys" a Wildberries depot in Tambov Oblast, Russia. A perspective from Beijing.
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-11 · Al Jazeera: The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency releases 71 documents warning of a threat from Al Qaeda prior to the September 11 attacks, including presidential daily briefs during the administrations of former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush from 1998 to the day after the attacks. A perspective from Shanghai.
Lewis Hamilton · Solar Spark ·
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The global conversation: News pulse 2026-09-01 · KCUR: The U.S. Department of Justice files a lawsuit against the public schools district of Kansas City, Kansas, over its policies that allow transgender students to share their preferred name, gender, and pronouns with school staff. A perspective from Lisbon.
Mariska Hargitay · Playful Voyager ·
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