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Survivors recall blasts before deadly Indonesian ferry fire
Survivors recall blasts before deadly Indonesian ferry fire

Survivors said on Monday they heard multiple blasts moments before an Indonesian passenger ferry caught fire, killing five passengers and prompting many to jump into the sea, with some still missing more than 24 hours later.

August 03, 2026

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Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff
Trump attorney general pick says has reached deal with senators after standoff

The US acting attorney general said Sunday he had reached an agreement with lawmakers and issued an order officially scrapping a $1.8-billion compensation fund that has led to a standoff over his Senate confirmation.

August 03, 2026

Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar: president office
Detained Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official in Myanmar: president office

Myanmar's detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the nation's Red Cross representative on Monday, the president's office said, the first publicised meeting between her and a foreign official since she was ousted in a 2021 coup.

August 03, 2026

Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault
Star Australian broadcaster faces trial for sexual assault

A star Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach fronted court on Monday to face trial on a raft of sexual assault accusations.

August 03, 2026

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Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday
Pegula leads Eala as storms push Washington Open finals to Monday

World number three Jessica Pegula and rising star Alexandra Eala must wait until Monday to decide a Washington Open champion after thunderstorms postponed the completion of Sunday's WTA final.

August 03, 2026

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Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims
Four Al-Fayed survivors told they were trafficking victims

Four women who allege abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed were confirmed as victims of human trafficking by the UK's interior ministry, a group representing the survivors told AFP on Monday.

August 02, 2026