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  Last update: 17:55 25.08.2019

  17:55 25.08.2019

  Middle East

  US Aircraft Carrier Deployed to 'Deter' Iran Stays 600 Miles Away From Strait of Hormuz

  The United States sent an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in May in a "clear message" to Iran that any attack on American interests or those of its allies would be met with "unrelenting force" in response to what Washington described as a "number of troubling and escalatory indications".

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  Last update: 14:32 25.08.2019

  14:32 25.08.2019

  World

  Prince Andrew Reportedly Flew on Epstein's Jet With Ex-Miss Russia Who Allegedly Dated George Soros

  Following weeks of media speculation, Prince Andrew has denied being aware of any "behaviour of the sort" that led to the arrest and conviction of the now-deceased US financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite his statement, new details about their 20-year "friendship" continue to surface.

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  Last update: 13:06 25.08.2019

  13:06 25.08.2019

  US

  Taylor Swift Reveals Security Cam Aimed at Her Bum at Meet-and-Greets After ‘Traumatising’ Assault

  US superstar Taylor Swift’s first major label album, Lover, was released Friday, with the celebrity making the media rounds and opening up on some of the highlights of her intense year.

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  Last update: 14:23 25.08.2019

  14:23 25.08.2019

  World

  Iranian Navy Ready to Escort Oil Tanker Sought by US: Done It in Gulf, Can Do It Anywhere

  An Iranian tanker was arrested by authorities in British overseas territory Gibraltar last month over a tip from the US that the ship allegedly was carrying oil for Syria thus undermining EU sanctions against the country. Tehran has denied Washington's claims.

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  Last update: 14:52 25.08.2019

  14:52 25.08.2019

  Russia

  Series of Earthquake Shocks Recorded Near Lake Baikal, Russia

  Three minor earthquakes over several hours were recorded on 24 and 25 August on the shores of Lake Baikal in the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, according to the website of the Baikal branch of the Geophysical Service of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

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  Last update: 15:47 25.08.2019

  15:47 25.08.2019

  Tech

  Jordan Peterson Deepfake Voice Generator Taken Down After He Suggested Legal Action ASAP

  Jordan Peterson has called on lawmakers to take measures and make the production of deepfakes a felony offense after an audio spoofing website, based on a neural network, appeared to mimic the voice of the Canadian professor, thus making him say things he never said.

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  Last update: 10:09 25.08.2019

  10:09 25.08.2019

  Europe

  Cristiano Ronaldo’s Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez Shares Intimate Details of Life With Football Icon

  Cristiano Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez have experienced a tough year, including allegations of sexual misconduct against Ronaldo. Nonetheless, the two have survived the ordeal, with the football icon maintaining his lucrative sponsorship deals.

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  Last update: 09:29 25.08.2019

  09:29 25.08.2019

  Europe

  Live Updates: Second Day of G7 Summit in Biarritz, France

  The annual G7 summit started the day before in Biarritz, France with the seven leaders of the member states discussing important international economic and financial issues.