Trump's White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt to leave role
• Aug 12, 2026, 9:54 PM
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, ending the tenure of one of his most prominent and trusted advisers as the administration heads towards November's midterm elections.
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Who are the eight candidates running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN chief?
• 3:32 PM
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The United Nations Security Council meets Friday for a second informal straw poll to gauge the popularity of candidates seeking to succeed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will complete his second five-year term at the end of the year. Eight candi
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Fishermen floating in cooler rescued after five days at sea off Mexican coast
• 1:08 PM
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The Mexican Navy rescued two fishermen on Wednesday after they spent five days adrift in the Pacific Ocean aboard a cooler. They were found alive and have been reunited with their families.
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Strong 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Peru, damaging homes and schools
• 8:08 AM
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the co
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