Top 10 world news today: Iran's COVID-19 crisis, death toll in Spain & more
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Iran death toll from new coronavirus outbreak rises by 91 to 5,209: Health ministry official
The total number of diagnosed cases of the new coronavirus in Iran, the Middle Eastern country hardest hit by the outbreak, has reached 83،505, he said.
Critics were quick to slam him for turning a pandemic briefing into a “campaign ad”.
As COVID-19 truncates media profits, Australia orders digital platforms to split revenue
Australia was one of the first countries to respond to the outbreak and has since then managed to limit its spread.
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Who is Ruchika Singh, booked for using foul language against PM Modi at Jantar Mantar protests?
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'I was almost trafficked in Paris,' says Australian woman, shares terrifying ordeal - 'I am on the black market'
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Why did India turn down the US offer for F-35 fighter jets? EXPLAINED
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Lock Upp 2: Harshad Chopda sacrifices finale spot to save Shivangi Joshi, sparks internet debate
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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'Muslims should not befriend kaafirs': Pak Army DG says India-Afghan ties that of 'master-slave'
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Dhaka raises Sheikh Hasina’s planned address with Indian envoy
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Can an S-400 detect a bird?
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'Fifth-generation fighters': Can the S-400 shoot down an F-35?
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'FIR not withdrawn' against Noida teen who 'abused' PM Modi despite apology, claims CJP
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Pakistan minister admits ‘system has collapsed’, Munir pushes for more provinces | Gravitas
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Why are iPhones so expensive compared to Android phones?
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC ODI rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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US signs deal to boost production of Patriot, THAAD missile interceptor systems
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What’s happening in Nepal? How did a local clash turn into communal violence? WION Decodes
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‘Deal or total surrender’: Trump says Iran’s leadership dishonest and ‘unbelievably duplicitous’
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‘Talks on right now’: Trump says he wants to give Iran ‘every last chance before decapitation’
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7 longest flights in the world - Singapore, Qantas, Qatar and others
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Have 7,000 Karnataka students tested positive for HIV? Here's the truth
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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Kim Kardashian shares sweet moment with boyfriend Lewis Hamilton during summer vacation
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Meet top 5 batters in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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US move on Venezuela oil bond could unlock gains for India’s energy companies
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Meet top 5 bowlers in latest ICC T20I rankings 2026 - check who sits at the top
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'He is courageous leader': DK Shivakumar after TN CM Vijay postpone his Cauvery-related Karnataka visit
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Why Russian tanks are much lighter compared to US tanks
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Tamil Nadu leader Udhayanidhi Stalin draws severe backlash over derogatory remark against Trisha
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Why Russian jets use heavier steel compared to US jets
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New OTT releases this week (August 3-9, 2026): Main Vaapas Aaunga, Uyir, Operation Safed Sagar- 6 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Why Russian fighter pilots wear blue flight suits compared to US pilots
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How often does an S-400 need maintenance?
As coronavirus reinfections surface across countries, what threats do such lapses pose?
It’s important to note that people who retest positive may or may not be contagious, for 44 per cent of them showed only mild symptoms.
One-day COVID-19 death toll in Spain falls below 400 for first time
The Spanish bank warned that the economy is likely to contract between 6.6 per cent and 13.6 per cent due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown.
Of the Great Manchurian Plague of 1911, and its lessons
The epidemic came from Tarbagan marmots, a rodent caught for its fur that, when properly dyed, became a low-cost alternative for sable.
Social distancing for Milky Way? Our galaxy is flinging stars to the edge!
The home to our solar system and many more celestial objects is now flinging stars away from itself. Researchers recently found that the Milky Way galaxy is pushing stars farther away from itself.
Singapore reports record jump in coronavirus cases
Last Thursday, Singaporehad reported 728 new cases with the number of confirmed coronavirus cases jumping to 4,427.
Could farts transmit COVID-19?
Turns out, farts are capable of spreading the novel coronavirus, which continues to kill thousands globally everyday.
Russian jet executes 'unsafe' intercept of US Navy aircraft
The US Army announced that the Russian jet, incompatible with good airmanship and universal flight rules, came within 25 feet of the P-8 while flying in international airspace.