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National Trust shuts famous UK beach voted one of best in the world due to health and safety fears
The Scottish Sun
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August 16, 2025
ONE of Britain’s most jaw‑dropping beaches has been shut off without warning after safety bosses sounded the alarm over dangerous conditions. Pedn Vounder in Cornwall has been closed to the public by the National Trust amid mounting fears over rip...
Women’s Rugby World Cup: the definitive guide to the pools
The Guardian
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August 16, 2025
Pool A England are red-hot favourites to top their pool and to lift the silverware as hosts thanks to their unstoppable form. They have not lost since the 2022 World Cup final and in April added a seventh consecutive Six Nations title to their...
Research: Top Sports For Betting in the World by Region
Grand Prix 247
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August 14, 2025
Today, sports betting occupies leading positions in various ratings of modern leisure activities, from Formula 1 to football and all major sports in between. However, the gamblers’ interest in choosing a betting market differs significantly...
U.S. SOUTHCOM Deploying 4,000 Troops To Latin American Waters As Counter-Narco-Terror Operations Loom
Zero Hedge
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The Trump administration is preparing for a large force projection across the Latin American and Caribbean theater. U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) will deploy 4,000 Marines and sailors to counter narco-terrorist cartels. The move aims to enhance...
Report: US deploys 4,000 more troops to waters near Latin America in cartel fight
Straight Arrow News
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The United States military is deploying more than 4,000 Marines and sailors to the waters around Latin America, according to a report from CNN. It’s part of President Donald Trump’s plan to use the military to combat drug cartels. Military...
'Disappointed and angry': How negotiations for a global plastic treaty fell apart this week
SBS
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Talks to strike a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart on Friday, leaving many frustrated and some calling it a "missed opportunity". Negotiators from 185 nations met in Geneva last week to try and draft the world's first...
Global plastics treaty remains an elusive dream
Dawn
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August 16, 2025
ACTIVISTS protest during the final day of negotiations on a global treaty on plastic pollution, at the United Nations offices in Geneva.—AFP KARACHI: The 10-day negotiations towards a legally binding agreement to tackle global plastic pollution...
Mexico’s players overcome adversity to reach Little League World Series
Williamsport Sun-Gazette - Pennsylvania
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Each of the 20 teams participating in the 2025 Little League World Series has had to overcome adversity on the way to South Williamsport. Chief among those is El Segundo Perfecto Little League of Chihuahua, Mexico. The Mexican National Little...
An AI that speaks the languages of Latin America
PRI - The World
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August 15, 2025
Latin American researchers are developing a new artificial intelligence model — one that aims to speak the region’s languages and reflect its cultures. The model, known as Latam-GPT, is under construction in Chile and led by the country’s National...
Trump orders Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels
World Socialist Web Site
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August 15, 2025
U.S. troops patrolling border near Tucson, Ariz., May 11, 2025 [Photo: U.S. Army/Staff Sgt. Remoi Brown]Citing anonymous sources, the New York Times reports that President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “begin using military force...
The beautiful islands off UK coast named the best for holiday in the world that look more like Caribbean
MyLondon
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August 16, 2025
The UK boasts its own version of a tropical paradise, akin to the Caribbean, in the form of the Isles of Scilly. Home to hardly more than 2000 residents, the islands have just been named the best islands for a holiday in the whole world, beating...
Valencia catcher represents Team USA in Latin American Baseball Classic
The Santa Clarita Valley Signal - California
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August 15, 2025
Jack Yamamura, catcher for Valencia High School, represented Team USA 18U in late July at the Latin America Baseball Classic in the Dominican Republic, where his team took home the championship. Jack Yamamura with gold medal. Courtesy...
Man spent nine years sailing 30,000 miles around the world alone
Devon Live
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August 16, 2025
An ex-Plymouth lifeboatman has spent nine years sailing alone 30,000 miles around the world - and now he's coming home after an incredible adventure. Barry Perrins 68, fulfilled a childhood dream on his 36ft sailing boat. He says it was a...
International report confirms fears about growing global issue: 'The results affirm the reality'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
In 2024, Earth's climate indicators broke numerous records, including the highest polluting gas concentrations, global mean sea level, ocean heat, and ice loss, according to the influential international State of the Climate report. Supported by...
FORT THOMAS FIASCO IN THE MAKING — GOVERNMENT PUSHES NEW “WORLD-CLASS” MUSEUM WHILE OTHERS ROT
Times Caribbean
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August 15, 2025
With the National Museum crumbling, the $14M Bradshaw Museum gathering dust for two years, and the Heroes Park already acting as a monument, the Fort Thomas plan is being blasted as another glossy project doomed to decay. BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS —...
Global EV Sales Surge 27% in 2025 Amid US Policy Challenges
WebProNews
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August 15, 2025
Global Surge in EV Adoption Global electric vehicle sales have surged by 27% so far in 2025, defying expectations amid varying regional policies and market dynamics. This robust growth, reported in a recent analysis by CleanTechnica, highlights...
World Steel Pan Day celebrated this week with pledges to strengthen the local steelpan movement
NBC SVG
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August 15, 2025
St. Vincent and the Grenadines joined in commemorating World Steelpan Day on Monday. World Steelpan Day is observed annually on August 11, in recognition of the steelpan’s unique place in the world of culture, as the only acoustic instrument...
Mahindra plans world tour on multi-energy, modular SUV platform
ETAuto
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August 16, 2025
Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO- Auto and Farm Sector, Mahindra & MahindraAnchored by a new modular, multi-energy SUV platform that will underpin its next generation of products, Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to sharpen its global...
Canada blanked by Venezuela at Little League World Series
Sportsnet
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August 15, 2025
Canada’s run at the Little League World Series started on a sour note Friday as Vancouver’s Little Mountain lost 4-0 to Latin America, represented by Venezuela’s Cardenales Little League. The Canadian champions managed just one hit — a single by...
Caribbean inspires Mahalia’s new EP ‘Luvergirl’
The Voice
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August 15, 2025
MAHALIA HAS dropped a new seven-track EP ‘Luvergirl’, a project she wrote across the UK, Jamaica and St Vincent. New single “Pity” samples the 2009 hit “It’s A Pity” with a re-recorded vocal by Jamaican icon Tanya Stephens herself. Mahalia adds...