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American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months
Aug 14, 2026 - World 
Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officialsAn American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger in October has been released, his organisation has said.Serving in Mission International said Kevin Rideout “is in good health in the care of US officials” and would soon be reunited with his extended family. Continue reading...
A second passenger train derails in England in 2 days
Aug 14, 2026 - World 
A passenger train has derailed near London, marking the second such incident in two days
France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban, citing constitutional freedoms
Aug 14, 2026 - World
France's top court has struck down a law banning children under 15 from using social media, saying it infringes on fundamental freedoms
Colombia grapples with rebuilding a shattered nation after a deadly earthquake
Aug 14, 2026 - World
Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 285 people and affected more than 100,000
Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs in effort to show strength
Aug 14, 2026 - World
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs
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