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CEO who snatched boy's hat at US Open says he made 'huge mistake'

CEO who snatched boy’s hat at US Open says he made ‘huge mistake’

Piotr Szczerek, a Polish chief executive, was filmed taking a hat from a young boy during a recent US Open tennis match. After the incident garnered significant attention online, Szczerek acknowledged his actions as a “huge mistake,” expressing regret for any hurt caused to the child and the disappointment of fans. Szczerek claimed that he […]

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What we know and what we don't

What we know and what we don’t

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, near Jalalabad, resulting in significant casualties and extensive damage. The quake occurred at 23:47 local time on Sunday and was located approximately 27 kilometers from Jalalabad in Nangarhar province. It was shallow, at a depth of 8 kilometers, and was felt as far away as Kabul and parts

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EU chief von der Leyen's plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference

EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS interference

The European Commission reported an incident involving the navigation system of a plane carrying its president, Ursula von der Leyen, which was disrupted, potentially due to Russian interference. This event occurred as von der Leyen was approaching Bulgaria on Sunday. Despite the disruption, she managed to land safely. A spokesperson from the European Commission stated

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Vladimir Putin says he reached 'understandings' with Donald Trump over war's end

Vladimir Putin says he reached ‘understandings’ with Donald Trump over war’s end

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he reached “understandings” with US President Donald Trump regarding the conflict in Ukraine during a recent meeting in Alaska. However, he did not confirm whether he would agree to peace talks mediated by Trump, who has set a deadline for Putin’s response. At a summit in China, Putin reiterated

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Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children

Judge blocks Trump administration move to deport Guatemalan children

A U.S. District Court judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s efforts to deport a group of unaccompanied Guatemalan children back to Guatemala. This decision was made following reports that the children were being prepared for deportation flights, which prompted concerns from legal advocates regarding the potential risks of abuse and persecution they might face

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Australia's teen social media ban can be 'effective', report says

Australia’s teen social media ban can be ‘effective’, report says

A report has outlined various technologies that Australia could use to enforce its upcoming social media ban for users under 16, although each method presents its own challenges and limitations. This ban, effective in December, aims to mitigate the adverse effects of social media, positioning Australia as a potential leader in this area, attracting global

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Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia

Man arrested after crashing car into Russian consulate in Australia

A man was arrested after driving a vehicle through the gates of the Russian consulate located in Woollahra, Sydney. The incident occurred around 08:00 local time when police were alerted to an unauthorized vehicle parked in the consulate’s driveway. Upon attempting to engage with the driver, the individual reportedly crashed through the entrance gates. The

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UK embassy in Cairo closed amid row over Egyptian activist's arrest

UK embassy in Cairo closed amid row over Egyptian activist’s arrest

The UK embassy in Cairo has been temporarily closed following the removal of security barriers by Egyptian authorities. This action occurs amidst a diplomatic disagreement over the recent arrest of an activist. According to the UK Foreign Office, although the main embassy building in the Garden City area is shut for review, the embassy continues

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