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Monday, August 3, 2026 · 14 stories
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Tim Dolighan cartoon, August 3, 2026.
Morocco 's interior ministry on Sunday issued its first toll for those who died trying to reach Spain 's North African enclave of Ceuta last week, saying 11 people had died. Morocco’s figure is significantly lower than the death toll issued by Spain, which says at least 72 people died.
Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’ Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting derision from linguists and legal experts and a now-viral broadside from a Māori MP who called it “pathetic”. The English language bill became law on 30 July giving English, which is spoken by 95% of the country,.
An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said.
Infantino’s plans fell apart after UEFA’s 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.
Infielder Ty Southisene, outfielder Brett Bateman the reported return from Chicago for former all-star righty. The reigning AL champs are moving the successful righty at the trade deadline, and Chicago certainly needs him.
Prospects of Interest: What Bateman, Southisene bring Blue Jays in Gausman deal. What Blue Jays are getting in every trade deadline deal.