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August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

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Spanish PM Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Intern arrested on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters

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EU finds TikTok violates digital rule book by failing to protect minors

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

6 Charred Bodies Found in Lift in Brussels

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

FIFA has 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380

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France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over US-Belgium match

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup

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FIFA's Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided independently

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump lavish ring

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians

Japanese royal family visits Belgian royal family at the Castle of Laeken

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow as Ukraine war rages

Pentagon chief's review appears out of step with what NATO allies are already doing

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe

Sidelined Orbán meets with far-right allies in Brussels

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