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August 20, 2026 · The Independent

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A key ingredient that makes manicures more durable has been banned
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Landslide at gold mine in Central African Republic collapses into crowd, killing at least 100
More than 100 people have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in the Central African Republic (CAR).
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US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse
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