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Beloved country star Dolly Parton was many things to her fans, including an actor, singer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. But after her death on Tuesday at the age of 80, some admirers are remembering her as something she never overtly claimed: feminist icon.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 3:57:29 PMThe deadly strike comes amid 72 hours of near constant drone strikes across Ukraine, severely disrupting daily life.
NPR • 8/29/2026, 3:54:40 PMNearly 3,000 people remained missing on Saturday, while 682 deaths had been confirmed after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. Rescue operations remain risky as a lake formed upstream by the floods threatens to burst its banks. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 3:22:32 PMAl Jazeera asked people on the Benin-Agbor-Asaba road how they view this infrastructure crisis.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 2:01:46 PMA group of soldiers in Niger rebelled against officers at a key military base and fired at sensitive locations in the capital, Niamey, in an apparent mutiny marked by gunfire and explosions, authorities said Saturday, in what was seen as a major threat to the country's struggling junta. FRANCE 24's Wassim Nasr brings you this analysis.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 1:59:17 PMAn elderly South Korean waits to see a brother in the North one last time, while a North Korean defector risks it all.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:51:16 PMHalf the world away, a Himalayan diaspora reacts in sorrow and pitches in to help victims in their home countries Geeta Tamang was getting ready for bed when her aunts shared news that upended her world. “My aunts came into my room and told me what had happened,” said Tamang, a 24-year-old computer science student at Queens College. She lives in Jackson Heights, home to one of the largest Nepali and Tibetan communities in New York City...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 1:43:05 PMAt least four Palestinians are trapped inside the home, while settlers have set fire to nearby Palestinian land.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:11:41 PMRescuers raced to clear roads leading to the mudslide-hit border port of Gyirong, China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:10:47 PMAn UNRWA vocational centre in the occupied West Bank has been raided by Israeli forces and ordered to close.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:10:04 PMIsrael threatens the Qalandiya Training Centre, one of Jerusalem's oldest still-operational educational institutions.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 12:58:25 PMAfter nearly three years of war, a farmer returns to Sheikh Ijlin’s renowned grape fields.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 12:56:27 PMMost arrive with nothing except the clothes they are wearing. As rescue efforts in communities buried by catastrophic flash floods along the border between Nepal and China entered their fourth day Saturday, authorities continued finding survivors and transporting them to safety. At relief centers, as some arrive, families wait anxiously for news of their loved ones as the death toll and the number of people unaccounted for continued to rise.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 12:37:17 PMNiger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively retaking control of sites targeted in an overnight attack on the capital Niamey, according to a statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after temporarily going offline.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 12:33:03 PMThe crash occurred when a truck overtook another vehicle and struck the minibus, police say.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 12:02:57 PMThere’s little optimism about treasury secretary’s ability to handle Trump’s tariffs, Iran sanctions and colossal US debt History remembers Gen Dwight Eisenhower, the supreme commander of the allied forces in Europe during the second world war, for his role in the D-day invasion of Normandy. Whether Scott Bessent will achieve similar posterity as the face of the “economic D-day” in Iran remains to be seen. The US treasury secretary, already trying to manage a $40tn national debt pile, this week took charge of Donald Trump’s effort to reverse-engineer his war of choice. Whereas the US would typically take on an adversary with diplomacy, sanctions and military force, in that order, the US president started with a six-month bombing campaign and now hopes that economic isolation can finish the job...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 12:00:27 PMThe strike, on a warehouse near Ukraine’s capital, came after days of attacks that strained air defenses and struck fear in civilians.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 11:54:42 AMA charity built 96 bridges to connect communities separated by rivers and gorges. A new study looks at the life-changing impact of a concrete-and-steel pedestrian crossing.
NPR Health • 8/29/2026, 11:54:36 AMOne migrant has died and 72 others have been rescued from a small boat trying to reach the UK from France.
Sky News • 8/29/2026, 11:51:00 AMAhmed Hrustanovic reflects on Ratko Mladic's death with NPR's Scott Simon. All of Hrustanovic's adult male relatives died in the Srebrenica Massacre engineered by Mladic.
NPR • 8/29/2026, 11:40:57 AM101 East investigates whether Palau may hold the key to saving the world’s coral reefs from climate-driven destruction.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 11:30:00 AMSigning of World Cup winner adds to sense that this is the summer when BlueCo got serious in transfer market Carlo Cudicini was a very good goalkeeper. However, José Mourinho was ruthless when he became Chelsea manager in 2004. Very good was not good enough. Mourinho wanted the best and one of the main factors behind the Portuguese winning the Premier League during his first season in charge was the decision to replace Cudicini with Petr Cech. There is an old line about a great goalkeeper being worth 15 points a season. It is not for nothing, for instance, that Brian Clough regarded Peter Shilton as one of his most important signings at Nottingham Forest. Shilton was key when Forest defied the odds by winning the Division One title in 1978 and there are plenty of other examples of promising teams taking the next step only after buying a top No 1...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 11:00:26 AMThe 23-year-old French forward would bolster new boss Andoni Iraola's squad after the departure of Mohamed Salah.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 10:49:31 AMIsraeli strikes in Gaza have killed five people, local hospital officials said Friday. Two brothers and another relative died in a strike on the family’s home outside Khan Younis, officials at Nasser Hospital said. Two separate Israeli strikes killed one person each in Gaza City, according to health officials at Shifa hospital.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 10:34:58 AMAt least 27 people have died after a Russian drone struck a depot near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, sparking a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 10:24:33 AM‘Total peace’ plan of previous government led only 99 of Colombia’s 30,000 armed combatants to disarm, but new president Abelardo De la Espriella opposes peace agreements In mid-June, 99 guerrilla fighters were flown by helicopter to a small settlement in a rural area of southern Colombia where they lined up and, one by one, handed their weapons to government officials: rifles, pistols, machine guns and grenade launchers. They also stripped off their heavy tactical vests, field packs and camouflage uniforms, which were each piled into a bonfire to mark the beginning of a new life away from an armed conflict that has claimed nearly half a million lives in the last six decades...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 10:00:24 AMAfter trade talks collapsed, Mark Carney rallied the nation, Canadian businesses stood defiant, and President Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 10:00:05 AMNorris: ‘I want my whole career to be with McLaren’ F1 title holder says other teams have approached him Lando Norris has said he would like to see out his career with McLaren, as the defending Formula One world champion announced he has agreed a multi-year deal until at least 2030 with the team he described as like “a second family”. The 26-year-old, who won his first F1 title last season, joined McLaren to make his debut in the sport in 2019. He has been with them ever since and his current contract was due to run until the end of this year. Norris emphasised that he had not countenanced leaving McLaren and had made no approaches toward other teams – although some had made advances towards him...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 9:26:53 AMThe loss of power-generating capacity has raised questions about an ambitious expansion of renewable energy in one of the world’s most hazard-prone mountain regions.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 9:23:10 AMAs rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 9:04:16 AMIsrael’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 9:03:50 AMThe U.S.-Canada trade war has galvanized Canadians behind their prime minister’s decision to walk away from negotiations. What happens when the time comes for talks to restart?
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 9:03:29 AMThe annual UTMB, the flagship race of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc week, kicked off on Friday with 2,500 participants. As the race continues to attract more runners each year, local residents are increasingly concerned about its environmental impact.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 9:01:17 AMA Russian drone strike on a warehouse on the outskirts of Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday killed at least 27 people and forced hundreds to evacuate, Ukrainian authorities said Saturday.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 8:57:05 AMNepali army rescue teams were using drilling equipment on Saturday seeking to rescue more than 100 people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel, three days after devastating floods struck the site.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 8:50:06 AMThe drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the institute has advised.
BBC News • 8/29/2026, 8:48:34 AMA dramatic start to Matchday 2 in Ligue 1. Just like last week at Rennes, Paris Saint-Germain found themselves 2-0 down, only to produce another miraculous comeback. Vitinha sparked the revival before Marquinhos rescued a point for the Parisians in Lille.
France 24 • 8/29/2026, 8:07:53 AMJackson arrives as a replacement for Ollie Watkins, whose move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal is being finalised.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 7:33:34 AMThe staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets.
BBC News • 8/29/2026, 7:11:04 AMThe issue came up for discussions during the visit of Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal to Buenos Aires this week.
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 7:00:22 AMFilip Hrgovic singing to the press is a stark contrast to the brooding Briton who is grappling with the blinding lights of fame and glory Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic have presented an intriguing study in contrast this week. The 21-year-old prodigy from Chatham in Kent, of Slovakian and Nigerian descent, has been a thoughtful and slightly brooding presence while the seasoned 34-year-old from Croatia has been full of sunshine and songs. On Tuesday, Hrgovic burst into a room where a few boxing writers sat and, looking tanned without a shirt beneath his leather gilet, belted out a word-perfect version of Saturday Night at the Movies, a 1965 ditty by the Drifters...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 7:00:21 AMGulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 6:11:58 AMThe Yosemite NPS Employees Union said it was "appalled" by the ceding of public lands to private interests, calling the proposed trade "antithetical to what we stand for" as stewards of the park.
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 6:07:37 AMSummerhall, Edinburgh Angele and Malcolm Galea’s two-hander cycles through grief and sorrow as a broken-hearted hero is trapped in purgatory A fairytale plunges the reader into a dilemma then resolves it. But what if the happy ending never arrives? Will the tale just circle around into a netherworld, never finding a conclusion? That is the prospect in this two-hander by Malta’s Angele and Malcolm Galea, a couple whose experience of pregnancy loss finds expression in a thwarted fairytale – the kind of tale, perhaps, they might have read to their daughter...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 6:00:19 AMCountry holds a knife-edge referendum that cuts across political divides on taking step closer to Brussels after Trump threats towards Greenland For a long time, the prospect of becoming the third generation to run his family farm was an exciting one, says Davíð Clausen Pétursson. Icelandic farmers were starting to get higher prices for their meat and milk, debt was no longer an occupational prerequisite and innovation was on the rise...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 6:00:18 AMThe success of the Swarnagiri project is encouraging the State Government to look beyond a single mine and explore the potential of other gold-bearing regions as well
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:57:49 AMKharge also raised concerns about Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin stranded in different parts of Nepal because of the floods
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:40:51 AMJustice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy directs a social media content creator to express regret for having made an unverified allegation against HR&CE Minister Ramesh
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:35:21 AMHealth Minister Satya Kumar Yadav reviews arrangements, stresses strict monitoring of drinking-water quality, food safety, and communicable diseases; directes officials to fill vacancies soon
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:29:49 AMThousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 5:27:25 AMFadnavis says his govt. has accepted the drivers’ request for more time; announces no action will be taken during this period for not having the required knowledge of the State’s official language
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:24:57 AMAfter the Bankipore byelection defeat, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav steps up grassroots outreach, protests and visits to affected families in Bihar
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:23:43 AMAmid economic and security challenges, Iceland is holding a referendum more than a decade after pausing accession talks.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 5:18:46 AMMr. Raghavendra has urged the government of Karnataka to order a physical survey of the ESA area and reduce it following the Kerala model
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 5:07:11 AMWorld Humanoid Robot Games showcased leaps Beijing has made in the tech, but also highlighted limitations as US rivals prepare their own launches With exploding pelvises, enough comic pratfalls for a Buster Keaton show reel and the odd moment of ruthless violence, the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing gripped the world this week with an unsettling mixture of hilarity, trepidation and relief. The five-day showcase staked out China’s claim to undisputed leadership in humanoid robotics as android martial artists landed knockout roundhouse kicks and robot teams marched into the arena heralded by flag-waving captains astride giant robotic dogs. The games’ blue-riband event, the 100m, did not disappoint when the robot-sprinters ran quicker than Usain Bolt before slamming mindlessly into a padded wall in a blaze of sparks, flames and flying mechanical limbs...
The Guardian • 8/29/2026, 5:00:19 AMAnil taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday. The CM’s convoy was allegedly blocked in Sreekaryam police station limits in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday evening
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 4:50:49 AMBooth-level officers (BLOs) will be present at polling stations on these days to assist electors with the process
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 4:37:25 AMThe testing agency had also issued a special notice concerning the Sociology, Commerce and English papers after an expert committee found factual, typographical, translation and language-related errors in the question papers.
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 4:20:49 AMUS President Donald Trump has claimed the US and Venezuela have reached the ‘biggest oil deal in world history’.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 4:16:01 AMThe Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 4:01:14 AMIn a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 4:01:06 AMA few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 4:01:06 AMSeven Yemeni men were arrested in Malaysia after they allegedly performed dangerous stunts while travelling in two vehicles along Jalan Sungai Besi early on Friday. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the incident, which occurred at about 12.30am, came to light after a video of the incident went viral on social media. He said preliminary investigations found that both vehicles were travelling along Jalan Sungai Besi towards Jalan Bukit...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 4:00:25 AMCongress leader Ashok Gehlot claims Penguin India sought to remove sections critical of the PM, the RSS, and China’s “occupation“ of Indian land; says Penguin Worldwide was willing to publish the book unchanged for global audience
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 3:49:44 AMLenin Moreno, 73, has also been permanently barred from holding any public office in the future.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 3:48:25 AMRescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 3:35:58 AMWe remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions are made, said the U.S. State Department
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 3:34:49 AMThe President called the newest recipients “four intrepid space heroes”
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 3:31:39 AMIranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the United States, with the supreme leader calling on the government to address the hardship while the president reported foreign trade has shrunk 35 per cent due to the American sanctions and blockade. The warnings came even as other leaders threaten the US with military retaliation and declarations that the Iranian navy maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway giving Iran leverage through its ability to...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 3:23:00 AMA BJP leader from Panvel said that the party workers had no connection with the matter.
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 2:37:50 AMThe Philippines spent years dismantling Chinese-linked gambling compounds in dramatic, headline-grabbing raids. But all the while, and with far less scrutiny, South Korean syndicates were building a parallel industry worth billions of US dollars – one that a spate of recent arrests suggests is still very much intact. The most recent involved a 29-year-old Korean woman named Kim Young-sun, who authorities allege ran a network of 23 illegal online betting websites out of offices in Pasay and...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 2:30:12 AMA former White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets on the prediction market Kalshi has been ordered to turn over more than US$100,000 in profits and pay a US$65,000 fine as part of a settlement with federal authorities. The settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, announced on Friday, also dealt Gabriel Perez a three-year trading ban. Perez was placed on unpaid leave from his job at the White House after reports emerged that he used his...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 2:19:44 AMBeijing’s recent curbs on cross-border investment and a tax shift targeting overseas insurance gains may create short-term uncertainty, but they will not undermine Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as a major wealth management hub, according to a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase. Kwang Kam-shing, Hong Kong CEO and chairwoman of North Asia at the biggest bank by assets in the United States, said she remained optimistic about the long-term outlook for Asia’s financial sector, citing...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 2:00:20 AMTuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:50:03 AMRescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 586 bodies so far -- and some of the dead swept downstream
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 1:44:24 AMShots were heard around the city's Diori Hamani International Airport, and near the presidential palace.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 1:30:08 AM21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu return safely; India sends third flight to Kathmandu with relief materials and a 11-member expert panel onboard
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 1:28:43 AMMs. Sitharaman is on a nine-day joint visit to Canada and U.S., which is scheduled to end on September 2
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 1:27:20 AMThe facility supplies food to children through Anganwadi centres in all districts of Telangana and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and its major ready-to-eat products include Balamrutham, Balamrutham Plus and snack food, besides hot food products such as Kichidi Mix and Upma Mix
The Hindu • 8/29/2026, 1:16:21 AMVideos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.
NY Times • 8/29/2026, 12:58:11 AMTurbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
BBC News • 8/29/2026, 12:56:19 AMUS President Donald Trump’s administration is considering giving away a section of the renowned Yosemite National Park to a private developer. An investigation published on Friday by NOTUS, a news outlet, said the government had spent over a year quietly working to transfer a roughly 400-metre (0.25-mile) strip of the park to a company linked through a web of other entities to Nevada-based Kingsbarn Realty Capital. It is the latest move by the Trump administration to roll back conservation...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 12:55:52 AMA woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.
BBC News • 8/29/2026, 12:32:17 AMThe Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a plan to use an underground facility near Tokyo Station as a shelter for residents and tourists in the event of a ballistic missile attack. Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike told a press conference earlier this month that a survey would begin in the current financial year through March in preparation for revamping Yaesu car park, which is located about two to 11 metres (six to 36 feet) underground. The alterations are expected to include setting up...
South China Morning Post • 8/29/2026, 12:21:33 AMThe US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 12:19:00 AMIran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.
Al Jazeera • 8/29/2026, 12:00:00 AMThe ruling comes just before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 11:52:31 PMCambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:48:56 PMThousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:39:48 PMVice President J.D. Vance will attend the New York observance, and other administration officials will go to the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the White House said
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 11:25:21 PMHaryana’s khap panchayats have issued diktats against love marriages within a village cluster or clan, and live-in and same-sex relationships. If people do not abide by these, they will be barred from entering their villages, the khaps say. This has drawn strong opposition from Gen Z on social media. A section of the youth, both women and men, say the personal choices of consenting adults trump community custom. And that laws, rather than elderly men, protect women, reports Ashok Kumar
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 11:05:20 PMThe Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 10:59:41 PMProtest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 10:59:19 PMDrawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 10:33:35 PMThe disaster has left countless people with little or nothing of the lives they had built, struggling with immediate survival and unsure how to rebuild.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 10:15:23 PMA helper at Temba ashram school in the Thane district’s Shahapur region was arrested for allegedly molesting 22 minor female students
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 9:40:25 PMRitabrata Banerjee alleged that the BJP government had nominated its MPs and MLAs to college governing bodies
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 9:30:11 PMKai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 9:29:01 PMBefore-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 9:26:32 PMThe recreational centres will provide senior citizens with facilities such as indoor games, including carrom and ludo, seating arrangements, fans, coolers, televisions and computers
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 9:18:04 PMThe deadly flooding that struck Nepal this week is not the first disaster that people in the region have endured. The country's unique geography makes it especially prone to natural disasters.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 9:14:40 PMScientists collaborated with narwhals for a new study to understand human-caused climate change in the Arctic and rising sea levels around the world.
NPR Science • 8/28/2026, 9:12:55 PMEight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 9:01:41 PMThe paramilitary force guards 370 units across the country, including those in the highly sensitive sectors such as aviation, nuclear power, space and oil refineries, among others, and it has been designated as the nodal agency to handle aerial threats at these installations
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:56:00 PMTruth commission to be established after two expert reports failed to agree whether scheme constituted genocide.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 8:54:35 PMAt least 100 cameras with automatic number plate recognition to target traffic violations; preparations are on to cover 150 problem spots to curb reckless waste dumping
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:37:26 PMExclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 8:33:01 PMThe party's social media handles, including X, posted the sudden development
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:24:15 PMRescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and China raced to respond to catastrophic flash floods that killed nearly 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing. The rescue efforts included a team that rappelled into a severely damaged checkpoint area on the Chinese side of the border between the two countries. Rescuers were on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 8:21:45 PMSuvendu Adhikari visited Jadavpur for a public recital of national song Vande Mataram, which saw thousands of people joining the Chief Minister
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:16:18 PMThe Nandan Nilekani-led task force set up by PM Narendra Modi requested stakeholders to submit their suggestions by Sept. 13; submissions can be made in English, Hindi or regional languages by phone, mail, WhatsApp or website
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:02:41 PMExperts examined the use of forced contraception on the Inuit community during the 1960s and 70s.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 7:57:50 PMCentre had earlier assured that ‘existing e-KYC verified job cards will remain valid until issuance of the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards’; States repeatedly missed e-KYC verification deadlines
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:48:34 PMIraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 7:45:39 PMThe British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 7:45:00 PMThe widened and redeveloped portions beneath the Vyttila flyover being opened to traffic in a phased manner; a dedicated bus bay to park four buses at a time to be readied on the south-western side of the junction
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:42:46 PMWard 141 councillor A. Raja Anbazhagan said councillors should consider resigning before the next Council meeting if the ward development funds were not released
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:38:58 PMInstead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 7:35:24 PMThere is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 7:33:42 PMThe development followed a notice issued by the FSDA on Thursday after it took note of social media publicity for the proposed event
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:07:41 PMOngoing Russian attacks have killed several people and wounded dozens across Ukraine.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 7:03:02 PMClaiming that he had been targeted by the ‘Manuvadi’ BJP, Nagendra appealed to the party to allow him to contest the Ballari Rural constituency again so that he could come clean politically
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:01:56 PMBy seeking a fresh mandate in Ballari Rural, the Congress MLA appears to be betting on his electoral record and his standing among the Valmiki community to overcome the shadow of the Valmiki Corporation case
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:01:12 PMCMD of TG-Genco writes to Ministry of Power for supply of coal to run its thermal stations at rated capacities
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 6:58:41 PMStudents in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:50:08 PMRussia intensified attacks across Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and warehouses near Kyiv
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:37:17 PMFor Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of nature’s fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of geopolitics
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 6:26:26 PMThe group, organising another Sree Narayana Guru event at Chenthi, signalled the CM’s vehicle which was heading to Chempazhanthy to stop and attend their event
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 6:21:01 PMExporters can self-generate a one-time authorisation for multiple consignments without seeking separate approval for each batch; licence validity increased to two years
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:42:43 PMPARIVARTAN scheme offers interest savings, tax waivers and purchase incentives to accelerate the shift to cleaner vehicles
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:36:24 PMThe rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 5:32:55 PMIndian publisher says it was its responsibility to ‘fact-check’; sources say Penguin’s legal team required changes that Mrs. Gandhi refused to make; it is learnt that the international edition will include the contested sections
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:17:12 PMIsrael's military said it carried out an air strike in the Jenin area in the West Bank on Friday that killed a Palestinian it described as a Hamas militant operative as well as two of his accomplices, in a rare use of deadly Israeli air power in the occupied territory.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 5:14:47 PMThe "Defend the Vote" march brought protesters to the National Mall 63 years to the day after Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the landmark 1963 March on Washington
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:14:32 PMSatheesan recalls his announcement in the 2026-27 Revised Budget that a statue and cultural centre dedicated to Narayana Guru would be established in New Delhi
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:06:42 PMNew guidance by world’s top cardiovascular health groups upgrades types of attacks that primarily affect women Doctors have agreed the world’s first universal definition of a heart attack, paving the way for millions of women to finally receive better treatment after decades of being “deprioritised”. In one of the biggest procedural shakeups in a generation, the world’s four leading cardiovascular health groups have signed off on new guidance for healthcare professionals when seeing suspected heart attack patients...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 5:00:03 PMMuch like Central Cee, the Chelsea attacker is a distinct presence and right now is perhaps the only truly creative English player out there This week Central Cee launched his new Premier League song, called The Team. It owes its existence to a youth-centred, fist-bumping corporate tie-in with Coca-Cola, the press release for which appears to have involved a man in golf-casual clothing frowning at his computer screen for half an hour before typing “cool urban street words, what are?” into the AI search box, then nipping off for a quick brain-bowl strategy lunch with Roger from the Bluesky Synergy hub. The song is really good, because Central Cee is really good. He’s super-smart with words, funny and snappy, but also surprisingly tender and raw...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:59:43 PMWilliam Hilderbrandt is pleased to welcome David Fisher, Head of Delegation, Nepal International Federation of Red Cross. The scale of Nepal’s disaster cannot yet be fully measured. Entire communities remain difficult to reach, tens of thousands of people have been affected, and official assessments are only beginning. But the central challenge is already clear: this cannot be treated solely as an immediate humanitarian emergency. What happens to these communities in the years ahead depends heavily on what we do now. Emergency relief must be accompanied from the outset by planning, funding and action for long-term recovery, including rebuilding homes and livelihoods. If that work is postponed until international attention has moved elsewhere, many people may never fully recover. And signs suggest that the speed and destructive force of this extreme natural event could become more frequent.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 4:57:59 PMNepal's confirmed death toll has risen to at least 538, but families are still searching hospitals and disaster zones in the hope their loved ones will be found alive, with nearly 1,000 people still missing. More than 3,700 people have been rescued so far, though destroyed roads, bridges and thick mud continue to hamper search efforts.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 4:56:39 PMKing Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 4:45:58 PMIsraeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza's banking system and daily commerce.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:44:24 PMAfter repeated disappointments over US Patriots, Kyiv switches to attacking Russia using European weapons.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:42:31 PMDefending champion arrives at Flushing Meadows in poor form and with a host of challengers looking to usurp her Under any normal circumstances Aryna Sabalenka would not have lost her third round match at the Cincinnati Open last week. For all of her unforced errors, indecisiveness and the obvious tension surrounding her tennis, the world No 1 had led the unheralded Sára Bejlek 5-1 in the first set tie-break and then 4-1 in set two. She gave herself more than enough chances to close out a comfortable win. Instead Sabalenka returns to New York trying to find a path through her greatest crisis since she first reached No 1 in the rankings more than three years ago. That straight-sets loss in Cincinnati extended a mediocre 17-7 record dating back to the beginning of April without reaching a single final. She has just one more chance to turn her fortunes around as she tries to claim her first grand slam title of the year at the US Open, the tournament she has won on the last two occasions...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:39:37 PMThe latest round of attacks comes as Palestinians across the strip continue to face severe food insecurity.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:38:41 PMRussian forces have resumed drone attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region that hit numerous buildings and storage depots
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:35:29 PMScores of students sang Vande Mataram, terming it as a mantra, however, the Nizam’s Government saw it as a song fueling patriotism rather than its religious message
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:32:32 PMNorway is mourning King Harald V after the country's longest-serving monarch died at the age of 89, with tributes pouring in from across Europe. His death paves the way for Crown Prince Haakon to become king, as the royal family faces renewed scrutiny over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's reported past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and the conviction of her son for rape.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 4:31:12 PMThe head of India’s controversial Hindu nationalist RSS is due to speak in New York.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:31:01 PMA group of migrants is accused of throwing stones at a military vehicle, while some locals set fire to their camps on the beach.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 4:30:59 PMCritics call move to gain long-term access to country’s massive energy reserves ‘predatory’ and ‘unconstitutional’ Reports that the US is preparing to claim a big stake in Venezuela’s massive energy reserves have sparked an outcry, with critics describing the move as “predatory” and “unconstitutional”. Several media outlets this week reported that the Trump administration – which abducted Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, in January and has steered the South American country ever since – hopes to secure long-term access to its oil and gasfields...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:30:23 PMAround 500 people are sheltering at a monastery-turned-relief camp in northern Kathmandu, where many families are still in shock after losing their homes and loved ones in the devastating Nepal floods. FRANCE 24's Shahzaib Wahlah reports from the camp as rescue teams continue searching for nearly 1,000 missing people, with operations set to continue through the night.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 4:20:59 PMNDMA head confirms the formation of two new lakes and moraines, but says no information is available on water volume; monitoring limitations mean that early warning systems may not be able to prevent another such disaster
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:13:14 PMTraders frustrated by more than $5,000 duty hike they say will hurt small businesses.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:12:16 PMRowed by the Kumarakom Town Boat Club under the banner of Souhridham 87, the boat crossed the finish line first to secure the championship title along with a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh. Naduvilaparamban, rowed by Sangham Kannetti, in second place, followed by St. Pius Tenth, operated by the Iruvar Boat Club, in third
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:08:55 PMGreenland's government said Friday it would establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission to shed light on a campaign of forced contraception carried out by Danish authorities from the 1960s to 1990, after experts failed to agree on whether the practice constituted genocide. The brutal campaign saw thousands of Indignous women and girls receive intrauterine devices or contraceptive injections without their consent.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 4:05:16 PMIsraeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank isn’t just driven by ideology, but also by economic incentives.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:02:08 PMAnger is growing in #Austria over the planned construction of a business park on top of what was a #Nazi concentration camp during the #SecondWorldWar. Around six million #Jewish people were murdered in the Holocaust, around half of them in concentration or extermination camps.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 3:50:44 PMA source in the GBA’s town planning section confirmed to The Hindu that the external agency that had given the soil investigation report had discrepancies, which led to the tilt
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:42:13 PMCritics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happen A street artist has defended his mural of the snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield after critics suggested the world champion looked like a zombie. Chris Ashmore was commissioned to produce the artwork featuring the former seven-time world champion for the back wall of the Spot On snooker club, the BBC reported...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 3:34:31 PMSenior Congress leader says the party organisation in Keralam has remained 'inactive' for the past three months and adds that the KPCC needs a full-time president and not an ad hoc arrangement
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:33:40 PMA video showing an airplane rammed into the side of a building has been circulating widely on social media. While social media users are claiming that the video shows a plane that crashed in Tel Aviv after an Iranian attack, its origin remains unknown and its authenticity highly questionable.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 3:31:19 PMThe issue is not so much about the ‘nominal’ post as it is about the clamour for collective leadership; in other words, it is a mutiny against the Leader of the Opposition, whose absolute authority has been resented by the CPI over the last decade and a half
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:22:08 PMChina’s leader, Xi Jinping, issued his first message to Nepal’s government since the landslide on Wednesday that has left hundreds dead near the countries’ border.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 3:20:02 PMOver 400 painted ‘tigers,’ constituting nine teams, set to turn Swaraj Round into a riot of colour for Onam on Saturday. Each team will field a ‘Pulivandi’ and a tableau combining mythology with contemporary themes
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:17:16 PMThe US central bank will “have work to do” if policymakers are not confident that underlying inflation is returning to its 2 per cent target, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said on Friday in remarks that acknowledged financial conditions do not appear restrictive and marked the closest he has come to acknowledging interest rate hikes may be needed to ease price pressures. “Here is my standard: We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 3:13:26 PMNorwegians grieved a monarch who remained popular despite scandals involving the royal family. His death marks a new era for the country.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 2:56:44 PMFederation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may have been affected by Wednesday’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed more than 540 people, left another 1,500 missing, and triggered a huge rescue operation that is being hampered by fears of new flooding. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network, said it feared the death toll would continue to rise as some of the hardest-hit areas remained inaccessible after roads and bridges were destroyed by the torrents...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 2:54:58 PMRSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 2:20:40 PMEmergency services are rushing to find survivors and treat the wounded after a devastating flash flood on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing. But the remote and rugged terrain, as well as the risk of further flooding from upstream lakes formed by piles of debris, make their work as delicate as it is dangerous.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 2:14:00 PMIt announces plan to launch a round-the-clock protest starting Sept. 2
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 2:07:14 PMMarseille and Lyon were both drawn against Bayer Leverkusen in the group stage of the Europa League on Friday, while fellow French club Rennes will take on Italian giants Juventus. The draw in Monaco also handed English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland a glamour tie against AC Milan.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 2:01:47 PMPleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh In his award-nominated show, the standup ruminates on myth and memory with some lovely observations ‘There’s a moment when that ends,” muses Li Jin Hao, “and this begins …” As well as being jam-packed with swoonsome one-liners like that, Li’s show traces the tension between this and that; the draw the past exerts on this self-proclaimed Mr Nostalgia, versus the necessity of living in the present. Beginning with a yearning sun-and-moon myth learned at his granny’s knee, Li’s show – nominated for the Edinburgh comedy award – toggles between a day in his current London life and memories of his upbringing in east Asia, and a long-gone romance he can’t quite shake off. What makes the show distinctive, though, is the ruminative angle at which Li addresses his experiences, and the quality and consistency of its joke-writing – so many ravishing little insights revealing the world to us in shapes askew. It’s a leap forward from his 2024 debut, which signalled the talent but was sheepish in its delivery. The only thing sheepish here is the twisty livestock gag that opens Li’s show, with a swagger that marks a performer now in his element onstage...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 2:00:01 PMAnne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 1:50:34 PMThis year alone there have been more than 65 shootings in the Belgian capital, as drug crime soars.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 1:41:18 PMCéline Dion blew kisses and made a love-heart shape with her hands as she swept into the French capital on Friday ahead of her first series of concerts since revealing her diagnosis with Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disorder.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 1:41:11 PMAl Jazeera investigation reveals UK public money flowing to companies linked to Israeli settlements in occupied land.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 1:40:04 PMDesperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Families are rushing to Nepal to search for the 33 British nationals who are still missing, as fears mount over the risk of a second wave of flooding in the region. The catastrophic flash floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering down valleys and sweeping away entire villages, have killed at least 538 people, while more than 1,500 remain missing...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 1:39:36 PMThe peak is revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and those belonging to the pre-Buddhist Bon religion.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 1:36:26 PMRetired Madras HC judge Justice V. Bharathidasan has been appointed as its Chairman
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 1:06:14 PMAt Paris's Rock en Seine, visually impaired festival-goers can enjoy concerts through live audio description. The festival is offering dedicated platforms, as well as headphones and receivers provided by the Valentin Haüy Association, a pioneer in audio description in France. Spectators can experience a concert with audio description each day of the music festival, from August 26 to August 30.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 1:02:40 PMBefore The Witcher 4 arrives in 2028, CD Projekt Red is returning us to the world of The Witcher 3 for one last foray. Looks like wind’s still howlin’ The game that graced us with Bathtub Geralt, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, arrived more than a decade ago. So it was a touch surprising this summer when developers CD Projekt Red announced a new expansion to the venerable adventure, titled Songs of the Past, for next year. It will release alongside a full remaster of the original game, which will be free for anyone who bought it back in 2015. (The studio is also working on a sequel, The Witcher 4, but that’s not due until 2028.) As it turns out, this is all possible thanks to a partnership with Fool’s Theory, a studio founded by CD Projekt Red veterans, which took on the brunt of the development work. “We’ve had this story in a drawer for many years,” explains Marcin Blacha, VP story director at CD Projekt Red. “Of course, we moved on to Cyberpunk 2077 and now The Witcher 4, as well as our other projects. But because we knew The Witcher 4 would take time, we saw a gap in our release calendar where Songs of the Past could go. Thankfully, we were able to find the right partner to help execute it.”..
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 1:00:00 PMVideo shows the moment a Russian attack hit a parking lot near Ukraine’s capital.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 12:59:54 PMA glacier broke apart. An ice and rock avalanche followed. Then came an earthquake, before a landslide triggered devastating floods that tore through kilometres of valley. This is what happened along the Nepal-China border, where rescue teams are still trying to recover survivors 48 hours after the catastrophe. FRANCE 24 breaks down the chain of events and the scientific explanations behind the disaster.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 12:48:06 PMHigh blood levels of xylitol associated with higher risk of major cardiovascular events, in largest study of its kind A common sweetener used in products such as chewing gum, toothpaste, jam, yoghurts and ice cream worldwide has been linked to an increased risk of strokes, heart attacks and death. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol present in some natural foods in very low amounts. It is also added – often in amounts 1,000 times higher – to artificially sweeten foods, beverages and oral care products...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 12:42:54 PMTowards the end of World War II, as US troops advanced across the Pacific, Japan resorted to a desperate strategy: kamikaze attacks. Thousands of Japanese pilots, with an average age of just 21, were ordered to crash their explosive-laden planes into enemy ships. More than 3,800 pilots gave up their lives, killing over 7,000 allied naval personnel. Our reporter Mélodie Sforza met one of the last surviving former kamikaze pilots.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 12:42:02 PMNepali soldiers rescued around 100 people trapped inside a flooded hydropower tunnel as the death toll from the Nepal-China floods continued to climb, with more than 1,500 people still missing. Rescue efforts were briefly suspended over fears that an overflowing landslide lake could trigger more flooding, while families across the disaster zone continue searching for loved ones.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 12:38:01 PMSacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s inclusion may be a classic piece of misdirection from South Africa in their must-win match against New Zealand On the face of it, South Africa have been beset by disruption before their most significant match since the successful defence of their World Cup title. Rassie Erasmus had sought to lean further on the Springboks’ set-piece strengths by selecting Handré Pollard at fly-half for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, suggesting a narrow gameplan. A return to the tried and tested. A reliance on what he knows best. Then came news of the “niggle”. Out goes Pollard, who, according to the Friday morning bulletin, suffered said niggle in training on Wednesday and failed a fitness test 24 hours before the match, and back comes the far more adventurous Sacha Feinberg‑Mngomezulu into the No 10 jersey. Feinberg‑Mngomezulu struggled in last week’s 33-16 defeat at Ellis Park, as he did on his comeback from injury against Argentina earlier this month, but the 24-year-old has a skill set that has marked him out as a future global star...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 12:35:16 PMFamilies are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 12:33:51 PMComedian Tarang Hardikar opens up about his debut special at the Fringe, which draws parallels between his observations about lines and life post his autism diagnosis.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 12:28:31 PMThirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:56:26 AMSurvivors of the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, some still missing family members, shared harrowing accounts of their escape from raging floodwaters that brought devastation to the Himalayan border region, leaving more than 550 people dead and some 1,500 missing.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 11:55:15 AMQatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:45:07 AMThe death toll continues to rise in the Nepal and Tibet floods as the situation remains fast-moving. The Red Cross says around 93,000 people have been affected. International aid is arriving from several countries, but rescue efforts have been hampered by the difficulty of coordinating operations in the remote Himalayan terrain. The epicentre of the disaster was only reached 48 hours after the floods began. FRANCE 24's Jamie Smith-Maillet has the latest.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 11:42:48 AMFrom Kuwait to Saudi Arabia, Gulf states are deepening defence ties with Pakistan, but its own gains remain unclear.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:41:02 AMProtesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:25:55 AMGiven the challenges in forecasting and detecting such calamities, researchers advised banning construction on floodplains and marking out clear evacuation routes.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 11:02:36 AMGlacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 11:02:10 AMAs the death toll rises from flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border, experts are warning more flooding could be on the way. And, Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is expected to give a key address today.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 11:01:11 AMShreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 10:54:22 AMNPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Shreya Ahuja about her parents, who are missing in the floods in Nepal.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 10:54:22 AMA gang leader in Haiti has threatened to execute more than 50 hostages days after 47 people from a once-peaceful farming community were killed.
Sky News • 8/28/2026, 10:41:00 AM#Rescue operations are underway in #Nepal after devastating #floods killed hundreds and left more than 1,400 missing. The #RedCross has also raised concern over humanitarian #aid, as it estimates nearly 100,000 people were affected by the #disaster.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 10:36:51 AMThe killing has drawn criticism from the Samajwadi Party and Congress, which have targeted the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the law and order situation.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 10:30:15 AMSulaiman and Kasim Khan are increasingly worried after hearing their father is 'agitated' and suffering from anxiety.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 10:18:02 AMKing Oyo Nyimba, leader of the Tooro kingdom in western Uganda, has died at the age of 34, the region's prime minister of his kingdom announced Thursday. Crowned at three years old, he became the world's youngest reigning monarch in 1995.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:52:44 AMAlison Sargent is pleased to welcome Sunita Sharma, Head of Programs of Karuna-Shechen. While Nepal has considerable experience responding to natural disasters, the scale of the present devastation exposes a deeper challenge: Placing greater emphasis on preparedness. The immediate priorities are clear: finding those still missing and providing survivors with drinking water, food, shelter, clothing and medicine. But recovery cannot end there. Ultimately, they will need to rebuild confidence and entire communities. Given the scale of the destruction, that process could take years.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:50:55 AMWhen contacted, a senior government official said the project was being re-examined. “The area is prone to flooding. We are studying it,” he added
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 9:35:07 AMCrown Prince Haakon, the only son of King Harald V, will become monarch, a largely ceremonial and symbolic role.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:31:22 AMThe death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 9:30:45 AMAt the height of China's controversial one-child policy, children were torn away from their birth families and put up for adoption. FRANCE 24's Yena Lee follows one adoptee, now an adult, who is on a quest to
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:19:33 AMAt least 472 people have been killed and more than 1,500 remain missing after devastating flash floods hit the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, where over 3,250 people have already been evacuated by helicopter. As rescuers race to find survivors, one of the biggest fears is that the death toll will continue to rise, with authorities also warning that an overflowing lake upstream could trigger more flooding. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari has the latest.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:16:45 AMThe EU is pressing Meta to introduce the same protections for under-18s in Europe that it agreed to in a landmark US settlement, including screen-time limits and stronger parental controls on Facebook and Instagram. Brussels is also demanding additional measures.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:13:28 AMAndrew and Tristan Tate will remain in custody in Miami after a federal judge declined to rule on their bail request as they fight extradition to the UK, where they face charges including rape, assault, human trafficking and money laundering. The UK has until mid-September to submit its evidence to the US State Department, while the brothers continue to deny wrongdoing and claim their online personas were fictional.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 9:10:00 AMThe usually genial country is been bitterly divided over a vote this weekend on whether to enter membership talks with the European Union.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:05:44 AMThe announcement has sent panic through a community that fled its country’s brutal military rule, civil war, religious persecution or some combination of the three.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:04:27 AMVideo shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 9:01:51 AMThe Taliban have banned education for millions of Afghan girls. Times journalists examined classrooms where students, teachers and parents continue to resist by defying the rules.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:01:16 AMTourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:00:46 AMDoing research and getting advice from your doctor before you go can make your trip smoother.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 9:00:27 AMIranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 8:58:35 AMLiza Kaminov is pleased to welcome Nadav Weiman, Executive Director of Breaking the Silence. He says there is a troubling gap between how Israeli military operations in Gaza are publicly explained and what soldiers experience on the ground. Testimonies collected by Breaking the Silence suggest that this gap is not simply about individual incidents, but about the policies, assumptions and rules of engagement. The testimony surrounding the Nasser Hospital strike points to “retrospective incrimination”: rather than identifying a legitimate military target before an attack, evidence connecting those killed to Hamas may be sought afterward in order to justify the strike.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 8:58:15 AMThe deal marks a significant step in defence cooperation between the two countries; the Javelin system is currently operated by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and several international customers
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:57:23 AMTrump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 8:55:52 AMHarald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 8:54:14 AMThis was established from the number of people injured and killed in the Mundathikode explosion in April, says Central government and Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:49:50 AMThe deceased was part of a team that went to Madhya Pradesh to pursue a lead in a cybercrime case
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:19:16 AMCanadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 8:09:21 AMThis is a compilation of The Hindu’s coverage on the dropping of Parandur airport project by the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government in August 2026 citing farmers’ opposition and ecological concerns after the site was finalised during the DMK regime in 2022.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:08:26 AMFlash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe Following an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has had more extreme rainfall in recent days. Moisture from the Sea of Japan brought relentless heavy rain to the prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday. In Himi, Toyama, 361.5mm of rain fell in 24 hours, equivalent to half the average annual rainfall in London and Paris. As a result of the downpours, several rivers burst their banks, leading to flash floods and mudslides with trees felled and buildings damaged. Japan’s Meteorological Agency issued its highest-level rain warning within the two prefectures earlier in the week as well as landslide warnings, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of thousands from the region. Models on Thursday indicated there could be a further 200mm of rain just south of this region as it continues to come in from the west...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 8:02:51 AMHe urges the court to vacate an interim stay imposed on the conduct of bypolls to the Tiruchi East, Perundurai, Ambasamudram, Viralimalai, and Karur constituencies
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 8:00:06 AMNorway's King Haakon VIII automatically succeeded to the throne after his father, King Harald, passed away on Friday. As comfortable in a duffel coat as in ceremonial dress, he is the new face of a monarchy long praised for its modernity and modesty, but now beset by woe and scandal. He swears an oath before the government later in the day.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 7:51:11 AMCM Vijay has announced the launch of Thaimaaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam. Here’s all you need to know about the scheme.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 7:48:55 AMRescuers are racing to find survivors of a torrent that swept through valleys along the China-Nepal border. The Nepali police on Friday warned people to head for safety, citing a new risk of flooding.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 7:20:21 AMEdinburgh has given festival audiences a look at two long awaited musicals – Bliss and Disenchanted! – with both aiming to now scale up their spectacle The Edinburgh fringe is mostly where new work is forged but that’s not the full picture. Amid all the hot-off-the-press shows are a number of familiar titles that have been around for years yet are only making their professional UK debut now. That’s the case with two fairytale musical productions hoping for a longer life whose festival run is a chance to engineer that happily ever after. Bliss, co-created by Tyler Beattie and Emma Lively, won a new play award in the US in 2019 and had its world premiere in Seattle the year after. A handful of its songs were released in 2022. Now developed into what is billed as “the biggest new musical of the Edinburgh fringe”, it has a cast of 17 which exceeds regular fringe proportions – as does the running time (80 minutes rather than the standard hour)...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 7:00:52 AMThe Indian, just 21, scored his second major success of the summer following Norway Chess at Oslo while Wesley So halved to Sinquefield Cup victory with nine straight draws India’s world No 12, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, won the Grand Chess Tour finals in St Louis on Thursday night when he defeated the US world No 2, Fabiano Caruana, in a mix of classical, rapid and blitz games by 15-13. It was the 21-year-old’s second major success of the summer following Norway Chess at Oslo and it earned him a record $200,000 first prize, up from $150,000 in 2025. Earlier, Wesley So, the US world No 6, won the prestigious Sinquefield Cup and over $100,000 for the second year in succession, despite a run of nine mostly colourless draws...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 7:00:50 AMShortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:45:10 AMEconomic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:35:08 AMThe US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:31:47 AMBid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:31:29 AMKing Harald of Norway has died aged 89, after more than three decades on the throne.
Sky News • 8/28/2026, 6:30:00 AMThe evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 6:19:41 AMOver 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 6:08:12 AMFrom the first US and Israeli strikes six months ago to the battle for Hormuz, this timeline plots how Trump’s war on Iran quickly became a regional conflict with global economic consequences On 28 February 2026, the US and Israel began large-scale strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by attacking Israeli and US allies across the Gulf. Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed on the first day of strikes, and the strait of Hormuz – a crucial waterway for transporting oil – was effectively closed soon after. The conflict quickly became a regional war with global economic consequences. Donald Trump: EPA/Trump Vance transition team US CENTCOM: AP Abbas Araghchi: AP Esmail Baqaei: Getty/Anadolu Masoud Pezeshkian: AP Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Getty/NurPhoto Iran flag: Alamy..
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 6:00:50 AMChina says a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst in the coming days.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 5:50:59 AMEarlier, the CID arrested key accused Abhay Tiwari, his wife Sushama Kumari and brother Akshay Tiwari in connection with alleged irregularities in the JSSC-CGL examination
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:49:10 AMThe announcement that the three countries will go ahead with a trilateral military drill comes a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what it called U.S. hostilities.
NPR • 8/28/2026, 5:46:43 AMLake has formed at epicentre of flood, forcing rescue teams to withdraw, Chinese state media report Nepal flash flood – latest updates Nearly 1,400 missing, mostly tourists, and hundreds killed Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? China has paused rescue work at the epicentre of the catastrophic flooding in Tibet this week amid fears that a lake formed at the site was at risk of bursting, as the overall death toll in Nepal rose to 469 people, with more than 1,300 missing. A lake formed by immense piles of debris has begun overflowing towards the area where rescue teams were headed, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Friday...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 5:45:36 AMDuring a recent event at an educational institution, Kapikad allegedly used sexually derogatory language while referring to Lord Ayyappa and Malikappurathamma
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:42:55 AMThe government said the interests of the country and its people would be given the highest priority in joining any defence agreement or alliance
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:31:22 AMIt is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that part Etiquette, manners and consideration for others are integral pillars of Japanese society but there are times when they might go a step too far, according to one city’s emergency services. The fire department in the central city of Kanazawa has urged people not to tidy up the shoes that paramedic crews have taken off when entering a house, warning it could hinder their ability to get in or out quickly, particularly when carrying someone on a stretcher...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 5:25:07 AMColombian military announced Thursday that a French-Colombian soldier from the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August while travelling in the department of Narino. The kidnappers are believed to be members of the Estado Mayor Central, dissidents from the far-left FARC guerrilla group.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 5:24:45 AMAlmost 90% of the staff working in Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction and Panambur stations are from Keralam, say functionaries of the Southern Railway Employees’ Sangh
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:23:33 AMRailway officials say the minimum fine for travelling without a ticket has been doubled from ₹250 to ₹500, with the revised penalty coming into effect in June 2026
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:23:01 AMThe graduating batch comprises 1,162 B.Tech, 575 M.Tech, 130 PhD, 102 M.Sc, 76 MBA, 65 B.Arch, and 18 M.Plan students
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 5:14:44 AMSouth Korea supports US President Donald Trump’s efforts to resume dialogue with North Korea, but aims to ensure its security posture is not weakened and that Seoul is not sidelined, according to South Korea’s national security adviser. Seoul believed the resumption of talks between the US and North Korea should focus on progress on the North Korean nuclear weapons issue and must not undermine the country’s security readiness, Wi Sung-lac told reporters on Friday. “One point to keep in mind is...
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The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:51:18 AMWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 4:45:04 AMNepali and Chinese authorities warned that a lake created by a deadly landslide could burst open soon. Another deluge would pose the most risk to rescuers, an expert said.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 4:30:46 AMReports have surfaced claiming that Kurup is alive and living in Brunei under a different name and using another passport. He is wanted in connection with 1984 murder of Chacko in Mavelikara, allegedly as part of a plan to fake his own death and claim a life insurance payout
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:26:55 AMChina has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 4:20:27 AMCandidates who do not select Choice-1 but wish to participate in the third round must first cancel the seat allotted to them in the second round
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 4:13:39 AMProsecutors will seek to prove that members of Palestine Action who they say painted “Gaza is not 4 sale” on the Scottish golf course last year committed acts connected to terrorism.
NY Times • 8/28/2026, 4:01:07 AMThis summer has been a tipping point. But it’s not too late to save what makes this place unique When I first started visiting Marseille more than 20 years ago, few could have predicted that France’s then beleaguered second city would become one of the most popular destinations in the most-visited country in the world. Tarnished by stereotypes and home to some of Europe’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, the port city seemed down on its luck, unloved and, in the eyes of many, somewhere to avoid. Tourists stopping at the city’s Saint-Charles station would clutch their bags while waiting for their connecting train to rural Provence, or the beaches of the Côte d’Azur. Two decades on, poverty and drug gang violence still affect parts of Marseille, but this rough diamond has been reinvented as a modish holiday destination. Last month, I saw a local TV channel asking whether Marseille had become France’s capital of tourism, after Booking.com revealed it had surpassed Paris and Nice as the most searched-for destination for French users of the site. Breathless foreign media coverage – the New York Times published a “36 hours in Marseille” guide in 2019 and another one in 2025 – has driven the number of overseas visitors. From seaside petanque to vocoder rap and pizza served on aluminium plates, influencers revel in the golden-hued aesthetic of the urban riviera and promote the city’s most Instagram-friendly corners. Tourist numbers are expected to reach almost 7 million this year...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:00:50 AMWhy do the Texan innovator’s records take so long to make? ‘It’s important to gather the data,’ she says: the death, dating and dopamine behind her exquisite comeback alongside the Alchemist Erykah Badu needs the lights down low. The singer, producer, actor and registered doula shuffles into a private room at London’s Soho hotel and quietly asks for some changes to the atmosphere: lights dimmed, soft seat. A green juice would be great. As it turns out, Badu was out last night with Dave Chappelle, sitting with the comedian at a grand piano and playing songs into the wee hours. She looks mischievous when she thinks about the impromptu party, but declines to go into detail about what, exactly, went on. Instead, the 55-year-old smiles at me, eyes wide, her gold teeth glinting in the low light: “Oh yes,” she says slowly and quietly, like some kind of mysterious warlock. “It was a late one …”..
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:00:49 AMOther governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the Netherlands In October 2021, Abrham Meareg’s father, a professor of chemistry in Ethiopia’s northern town of Bahir Dar, was shot at close range and died outside his family home. This was in the middle of the country’s civil war. For weeks, Facebook’s algorithm had actively promoted posts calling for the academic to be murdered, according to Meareg and Foxglove, a nonprofit organisation supporting Meareg’s lawsuit against the company in Kenya. These posts included photos of his father and his home address...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 4:00:48 AMThe death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides at the Gyirong Port border crossing between China and Nepal continued to rise on Friday, as satellite images revealed the full scale of the destruction. As of Friday morning, three people were confirmed dead and 558 missing on the Chinese side of the border, with 469 dead and at least 644 missing in Nepal. The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday morning when a massive Himalayan landslide triggered a fast-moving debris flow that swept down...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 3:51:41 AMU.S. President Trump has targeted universities with probes and funding threats over issues like pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel’s assault on Gaza, diversity initiatives, climate programs and transgender policies.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:45:41 AMUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a US$16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist. ICE moved forward with the purchase despite opposition from civil rights advocates and Democratic members of Congress, who said ICE officers cannot be trusted to use them appropriately. A notice published in a federal database Thursday said ICE entered into a no-bid...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 3:38:43 AMSouth Korea said on Friday it would hold joint military exercises with the United States and Japan in September, after Washington scaled back annual drills with Seoul in an apparent bid to encourage dialogue with North Korea. The three countries would conduct the North Korea-focused Freedom Edge exercise from September 7 to 11 in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. “This exercise is a defensive drill conducted annually by...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 3:35:37 AMThe tribe argued that the wall would cause “significant devastation” on the reservation, including the destruction of mountain peaks sacred to the tribe, and would alter the boundaries of their nation.
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 3:21:45 AMChinese surgeons last month completed the world’s first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury, a milestone in the neurotechnology development race with US companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This month a Chinese company, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world’s first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation surgery. September will see the first undergraduates in China to major in...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 3:17:36 AMRenewed scrutiny comes after police officer accused of falsifying records in order to close the cases of people who were later found dead South Korean police will re-examine about 310,000 missing persons cases closed over the past three years, prompted by a scandal in which an officer was arrested on suspicion of falsifying records to close files on two people who were later found dead. The case has drawn national attention, with President Lee Jae Myung ordering an investigation into the police handling of it and telling the force to draw up a reform plan...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 3:06:40 AMChinese authorities warned Friday that a lake formed by a mudslide on the China-Nepal border could breach and send floodwaters downstream, threatening further damage. Water levels are expected to rise over the next three days, with 499 residents and 555 tourists already evacuated from the disaster zone. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/28/2026, 3:03:22 AMA US federal judge on Thursday blocked the US Postal Service from implementing core parts of a new rule it adopted at President Donald Trump’s direction that would tighten mail-in voting requirements ahead of the November congressional elections. US District Judge Indira Talwani in Boston issued a temporary restraining order at the behest of Democratic-led states and voting rights groups after the US Supreme Court on Monday issued a ruling that led to the lifting of earlier injunctions blocking...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 2:51:40 AMPact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 2:32:15 AMThe catastrophic flash flood has killed at least 389 people and left more than 1,300 missing, with hundreds of tourists unaccounted for Nearly 1,400 missing, mostly tourists, and hundreds killed Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Chinese authorities have warned that an artificial lake formed after a catastrophic flash flood hit the China-Nepal border on Wednesday faces a “high risk of breaching and sending flood waters downstream”, according to state media. “According to forecasts, inflows into the lake could reach about 3 million cubic meters over the next three days amid continued rainfall, increasing the risk of a breach that could send flood waters downstream and potentially cause further damage in areas including Gyirong Port and elsewhere downstream”, state news agency Xinhua reported late Thursday. Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border after a huge torrent of water and mud swept through communities following a glacier collapse on Wednesday. More than 390 people were killed, authorities in Nepal and China said, and more than 1,400 were missing, including hundreds of foreign citizens and pilgrims. More than 500 foreign citizens were among 826 people missing in Nepal, police and tourism officials said. Among those unaccounted for were 177 from India, 90 from the US, 34 from Australia, 33 from Britain and 25 from Canada. Chinese state media said at least 558 were missing on the Tibet side of the border, of whom at least 260 were foreign nationals. UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said he ordered the release of $2m from the UN’s central emergency response fund to help with medical care, shelter and water. US president Donald Trump said the flooding was terrible to see, describing how “strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks”. Nepalese officials said dozens of bridges were destroyed and nearly 40km of roads damaged, complicating search efforts. The Nepalese army had rescued more than 100 people by helicopter, an army spokesperson said. Army teams also evacuated people trapped inside facilities linked to the Trishuli hydropower project, he said. Dozens of injured people were transported to Kathmandu for medical care. Rescuers found bodies in Nepal’s Chitwan district, hundreds of kilometres downstream from the hardest-hit areas. The Nepal Red Cross Society said the agency has shifted its focus from rescue to large-scale relief operations in the flood-hit districts. China’s premier, Li Qiang, arrived on Thursday in Gyirong to direct rescue efforts, alongside 500 military and paramilitary personnel...
The Guardian • 8/28/2026, 2:27:38 AMAfter decades of being caught between Maoists and the police, the seven families still living in Telangana’s Karreguttalu Hills are discovering life beyond fear. Once a formidable Maoist stronghold on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border, the hills are now opening up with roads, security infrastructure and the promise of electricity and development. But return of the State’s writ also raises questions about the future of the forests and the communities that have lived here for decades. Abhinay Deshpande reports
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 2:27:26 AMAnti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 2:15:53 AMThe Anand theatre in Mount Road was the one to stake its claim as “the first 70mm theatre of South India”
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 2:15:24 AMPreliminary evidence suggests a large volume of ice and rock may have plunged into the Lhende Khola, a tributary of the Bhote Koshi River. Researchers said the collapse could have displaced water and picked up loose sediment and boulders, producing a powerful surge downstream
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 2:03:28 AMA lawyer has accused Judge Roy Altman, who calls the keffiyeh a 'terror scarf', of anti-Palestinian bias in his remarks.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 2:01:17 AM[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Thirty years after Hong Kong established a statutory body to combat discrimination, equal opportunity has become increasingly embedded in laws, workplaces and community. As the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) marks its 30th anniversary this year, its record offers much to reflect on, but the work is far from finished considering the challenges brought by changing social needs. Following the enactment of the Sex...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 2:00:08 AMConstruction work at the White House was a factor in the US presidential helicopter passing too close to a passenger plane in the skies over Washington earlier this month, investigators said Thursday. The close pass happened on August 4 after President Donald Trump took off on Marine One from a temporary site on the Ellipse, outside the grounds of the White House, during the construction of a permanent helipad inside the grounds. The White House and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 1:49:39 AMAndrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
BBC News • 8/28/2026, 1:43:41 AMAn air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 1:33:01 AMThe Red Cross launched an emergency appeal for $31 million to respond to the devastating flash floods and landslides
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 1:23:58 AMIran to issue terms for reopening Strait of Hormuz as mediating countries send delegations to Tehran to revive talks.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 1:23:42 AMFirst phase of Malaysia's repatriation plan will involve Myanmar nationals who are 'willing to return voluntarily'.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 1:15:47 AMA more international and upgraded lantern show is set to light up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month, as part of the city’s efforts to entice locals and tourists alike. The International Lantern Spectacular, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held at the Causeway Bay park between September 17 and 27, complementing other festive activities such as the Fire Dragon Dance in the nearby Tai Hang neighbourhood. To help readers get into the spirit of the...
South China Morning Post • 8/28/2026, 1:00:11 AMAfter weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 12:59:11 AMA second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of relief material has been handed over to Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs said, adding that additional support would be extended
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 12:40:57 AMGhana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 12:19:22 AMThe contracted players have been divided into three grades, with Grade A players receiving ₹12 lakh annually, Grade B ₹8 lakh and Grade C ₹6 lakh
The Hindu • 8/28/2026, 12:14:52 AMIran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
Al Jazeera • 8/28/2026, 12:00:00 AMThe Democratic Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria ends its autonomous rule following its full integration into Syria.
Wikipedia Current Events • 8/28/2026, 12:00:00 AMThe arrests are part of a federal task force initiative targeting criminal gangs and transnational organisations.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 11:58:26 PMSir Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic epic explores the feeling of hope in a pandemic-riddled world.
BBC Culture • 8/27/2026, 11:44:07 PMVenue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 11:29:49 PMSyrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 11:09:41 PMKremlin also dismissed the reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a possible move on Europe, following a rare visit to the Russian capital by CIA Director John Ratcliffe that sparked fevered speculation
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 10:53:36 PMThe attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 10:51:44 PMRegional governor Oleksandr Prokudin urged residents to leave the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson on Thursday as Russian strikes damaged a district heating plant and threatened prolonged power and heating outages.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 10:40:52 PMA former lieutenant colonel in Venezuela’s National Guard living in Florida was deported, interrupting a lawsuit that accused him of ordering violent raids and torture.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 10:10:23 PMHe distributed more than ₹3.42 crore in incentives to 107 startups and ₹1.79 crore to nine incubators under the Startup Policy
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 10:02:08 PMAn act supporting Catalonia's pro-independence symbol organized as Barcelona hosts first game since Spain World Cup win.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 10:00:43 PMIn arguably his most important foreign trip, Elbridge Colby, US undersecretary for defence policy, visited key Southeast Asian capitals this month. In a speech in Manila, the Pentagon policy chief extolled America’s “flexible realism”, which he said serves “the practical, concrete interests of regular Americans” and echoes Southeast Asian nations’ commitment to “pragmatism, an openness to dialogue, respect for counterparts, proud nationalism, and a focus on economic prosperity”. Amid the United...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 9:30:08 PMTwo cars were destroyed at the Toronto home of Salma Zahid, a Liberal member of Parliament, in an overnight episode condemned by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:19:12 PMThe Bihar government today also agreed to the main demand of protesting students for conducting Teacher Recruitment Examination-4 (TRE-4) in a single phase
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 9:07:39 PMA visit near the border with Tibet laid bare the effects of a swollen river’s furious speed. Miles of devastation were left behind in a flash flood that killed more than 300.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:06:30 PMDos Santos and Russell smash hurdles world records Werro comes within 0.42sec of 800m world record Bednarek and Wanyonyi clock world-leading times Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set a world record while Mondo Duplantis won a historic pole vault on a frenetic Thursday night in Zurich. The Letzigrund Stadium had a raucous sell-out 25,000 crowd and the still, balmy weather conditions helped the athletes no end...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 9:05:05 PMThe movie “Filipiñana” pits a country club’s members against its staff, using a golf course to explore the Philippines’ deep divides over land and class.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:00:12 PMFires severely impacting people's health in West Kalimantan, with pregnant women and children particularly vulnerable.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 8:36:05 PMThe police said that they received confidential information about a call centre called ‘Insta Transfer Biz Pvt. Ltd.’ at Evershine Mall in Malad West and raided it on August 24, 2026
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 8:32:41 PMRussia hammered Ukrainian ports, industrial sites and retailers' distribution facilities with missiles and drones in an hours-long attack on Kyiv and other cities that was partly repelled, Ukrainian officials said on Thursday.
CBC News • 8/27/2026, 8:29:26 PMA 57-member group from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry had travelled to Nepal as part of a tour. Besides this group, another 49 people had travelled to Nepal from Chennai.
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 8:29:07 PMLieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attend valedictory ceremony of the ‘Prabodhan’ Induction Programme-2026 at IGDTUW
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 8:26:26 PMTwo belugas and four dolphins from Canada’s Marineland were relocated to an aquarium in Spain.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 8:23:34 PMOrder declares a national emergency over an 'unusual and extraordinary foreign threat' to the grid.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 8:15:55 PMPeter Cullen, who voiced characters in Winnie the Pooh and Transformers, has died aged 85, his agent and family have confirmed.
Sky News • 8/27/2026, 8:04:00 PMThe accused, identified as Imran, 26, is absconding; police have formed around 15 teams to trace him, an official said
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 8:02:35 PMAndy Thapa is a charter and rescue pilot for a Nepali helicopter company. He's been rescuing people stranded by the catastrophic flooding, and carrying them to safety.
NPR • 8/27/2026, 8:01:44 PMPWD to invite tenders for construction in early September; project to be commissioned in a year
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:56:45 PMInstitute says it is committed to ensuring students’ well-being; collecting evidence on ‘insensitive’ remarks by Dean as well as ‘tone-deaf’ comments made by faculty on deaths by suicide: students
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:46:41 PMIn this week’s In Focus-Parley, Experts Apoorvanand and Ganesh Devy discuss whether English should be considered a foreign language in India’s diverse linguistic landscape.
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:30:22 PMTwenty-five miles of roads were erased, stranding a quarter of a million Nepalis and knocking out phone and power lines.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 7:27:01 PMUttarakhand unit chief of the BJP Mahendra Bhatt had said the venue had been ‘polluted’ by slogans that were not appropriate for a religious place, dismissing the Opposition’s criticism of the ritual
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:26:41 PMNayaka was part of an Isha Foundation group that had undertaken a pilgrimage to Manasarovar
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:21:07 PMPicket points set up at 102 key locations; patrol intensified in bar hotels, DJ party venues; 24 control room vehicles, four Pink Patrol vehicles, and one highway patrol vehicle deployed; entire city to remain under CCTV surveillance as rush continues
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:19:32 PMUS parents say they were ‘robbed’ of seeing evidence of Meta’s awareness of the harm caused by its products.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 7:15:37 PMStories don’t always begin with pitches; sometimes, they can emerge from unexpected gates and casual strolls
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:15:07 PMAccused in the Malayattoor elephant poaching case in 2015 moves court after the Forest department refused sanction to prosecute the officials. Court holds that prosecution sanction is not required in the case as the alleged acts bore no reasonable connection with the performance of official duties
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:14:34 PMThe collapse of part of a mountain created a flash flood of a scale and speed no one had imagined, survivors said. Hundreds died, at least, and many more are missing.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 7:07:43 PMEngland battled back from 80-4 at lunch to 248-9 by the end of the rain shortened first day at Lord's.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 7:05:32 PMUefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president in a dramatic new development Anyone who interpreted Uefa’s decision to withdraw a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions, revealed by the Guardian on Wednesday, as a backward step in the attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa’s president has been quickly disabused of that notion. In a stunning development that overshadowed one of the biggest days in the European football calendar as national football federation and club executives gathered for the Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, Uefa announced it was preparing to make a legal complaint against Infantino in Switzerland alleging “criminal mismanagement” for his role in the failed World Cup sell-off plan...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 7:00:36 PMIsraeli defence minister renews threat to expel Palestinians from areas where kites or balloons are being flown in Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 6:56:08 PMOther Reservation Hatao Andolan leaders claim delegation was a government “plant”, insist that protests will continue; CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke asks why Mr. Nadda is not naming the movement or its goals
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:46:56 PMIt had already announced, during the demands for grants for the Public Works Department, a plan to create an eight-lane road between Chennai and Kanniyakumari, says Aadhav Arjuna
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:43:43 PMA crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 6:39:24 PMCommittee discusses six demands raised by JUDA; another round of discussions to be held on increase in stipends
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:26:52 PMCollector distributes land title deeds to displaced families, says all residents of rehabilitation villages will get compensation before the scheduled release of water
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:25:25 PMPreliminary key to be released within three days, followed by a seven-day window for raising objections
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:23:34 PM15 persons, including four children and nine women, on board the auto-rickshaw were returning after attending a birthday celebration when the accident occurred; Home Minister orders a probe
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:17:56 PMWith no water for cultivation, all 60 families of the hilltop village, once a suitable place for groundnut farming, have gradually migrated for jobs
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:11:41 PMUnusual heat this year may have melted ice and thawed bonds that hold glaciers in place – leading to catastrophe Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What caused the flash flood in Nepal and Tibet? The devastating flash flood that ripped through the border communities of Nepal and Tibet has heightened fears that the climate crisis is destabilising the geology of mountain and polar regions, threatening millions of people. Satellite imagery suggests a glacier collapse high in the Himalayas was the primary cause of the deadly torrent of mud, water and ice that tore along the Bhotekoshi River on Wednesday. It swept away buildings and roads and left at least 360 dead and 1,400 missing...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 6:02:51 PMThe X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum – @AheadForum1 remained "unavailable" to users and was restored after intervention from X
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:02:15 PM‘Godzilla’ event currently brewing could push 50 million people into acute hunger before the end of next year A series of strong El Niño climatic patterns in recent decades, such as the “Godzilla” event currently brewing that is set to warp weather around the world, have been supercharged by the broader overheating of the planet caused by the burning of fossil fuels, a major new study has found. El Niño is a naturally occurring phenomenon, taking place every two to seven years, when the waters of the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean heat up, causing a cascade of impacts around the world. The latest developing El Niño, set to peak later this year, is set to be the strongest in living memory and has been informally dubbed a “Godzilla” event...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 6:00:34 PMSix employees at Frankfurt Airport were infected this summer, according to German health officials and the airport’s operator. Four recovered.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 5:59:00 PMFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Tommaso Della Longa, Spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. The immediate challenge in Nepal is not only the scale of destruction, explains Della Longa, but the difficulty of reaching communities whose roads, bridges and communications have been swept away. Their priority remains search and rescue and the delivery of life-saving assistance, even as they begin preparing for longer-term recovery. Yet this is also a deeply human crisis for first responders: local Red Cross volunteers are supporting their own communities while some have themselves lost homes or relatives.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 5:53:51 PMOfficials review efforts being made to reduce war escalation and create 'appropriate conditions' for dialogue, Doha says
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 5:47:16 PMProsecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 5:46:21 PMAround 100 calls were received after the Telangana government set up a helpline in view of floods at the Nepal-Tibet border
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:37:02 PMAn eight-point outcome document released on Wednesday says the two sides ‘discussed ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas, for better border management’
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:27:56 PMUS President Donald Trump is once again trying to impose a $100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire skilled temporary foreign workers through the H-1B visa programme. But while tech titans like Elon Musk have long championed the programme as a crucial way of drawing top global talent to Silicon Valley, critics on both left and right say the scheme is largely used to replace skilled US-born workers with cheaper – and more easily controlled – foreign guest workers.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 5:24:55 PMMeta has agreed to a settlement worth up to $16.68 billion in a case alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to keep children engaged and collect their data. The company denies wrongdoing, but the agreement could bring major changes for teenage users across the United States.
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:20:25 PMThe latest demonstration drew thousands of people and ended in clashes after police fired tear gas to prevent confrontations with migrants camping on a beach, according to Spanish media reports
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:16:22 PMOne of the accused officers was arrested by the central agency in a different case
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:11:51 PMSatellite images show widespread destruction along more than 50 miles of Himalayan valleys where a torrent of mud swept away villages on Wednesday.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 5:09:24 PMMallinath, a resident of Kalaburagi district in North Karnataka, was travelling with his 30-year-old son-in-law, Sangamesh, as part of a 25-member group from Hyderabad heading towards Manasa Sarovara in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, near Mount Kailash
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 5:01:59 PMRatko Mladic, convicted of genocide for orchestrating the 1995 Srebrenica massacre of at least 8,000 Muslims in Europe's worst atrocity since the Second World War, has died.
CBC News • 8/27/2026, 4:58:07 PMManipur Chief Minister Yumnan Khemchand Singh and Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam condemned the “senseless violence” and said it “strikes at our collective efforts to restore peace and normalcy”
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 4:56:57 PMThe US military is experiencing a “beyond critical” shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe largely driven by US President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, an American defence official in Europe and a Nato official said, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in Nato countries to a potential Russian attack. The US defence official said the most concerning shortfall involves Patriot missile interceptors, which can shoot down Russia’s high-speed ballistic missiles. The Nato official...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 4:52:49 PMJustices G. Jayachandran and E. Manoharan direct Special Government Pleader (HR&CE) to obtain instructions by September 10, 2026
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 4:52:39 PMThe Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to sell a stake in World Cup revenues to investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, for $4.2 billion, a price UEFA lawyers called a “fraudulently off-market price".
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 4:46:06 PMBritish government has banned Palestine Action; U.S. has also declared Italy-based Autistici/Inventati (also known as A/I Collective) and the pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil as “terrorist organisations”
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 4:44:43 PMChristian Castro, accused of carrying out nonfatal shooting in Minnesota, walks free after extradition lapse.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:34:57 PMFor decades, Denmark implanted intrauterine devices in women in Greenland in an effort to keep down the island’s population. On Thursday, the government passed a compensation bill.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 4:28:37 PMIsraeli forces have installed three new metal gates near Palestinian homes that are under siege in Qusra.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:23:13 PMScientists and disaster response researchers said Nepal’s early flood warning system relied on a conventional network of river gauges in this remote region.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 4:22:45 PMThe State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai and Chennai
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 4:17:04 PMViolence has eased since the US-Iran MoU and Israel-Lebanon framework, but Beirut still reports strikes and demolitions.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:04:22 PMHarshly repressed protests that have shaken Pakistan-administered Kashmir since early June have continued through local legislative elections held in July and August. With internet access cut off and access by foreign media restricted, local residents are attempting to report on the situation on the ground.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 4:04:09 PMThe death toll crosses 350; MEA says at least 288 Indians still missing and around 200 others are stranded on the Chinese side
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:59:49 PMPolice have arrested a man after an incident in which two people were killed including an 18-year-old.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 3:47:34 PMThe department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectivity and other facilities to clear the backlog of applications
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:39:47 PMEuropean football's governing body considering criminal complaint against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 3:32:52 PMThe body of the 37-year-old woman was found near a stream at Ettappara near Nilambur on Wednesday night
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:31:59 PMToo many players are off the pace and Roberto De Zerbi has had no hesitation in naming names Jan Paul van Hecke was among those given an unwanted name-check by Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham’s 3-0 defeat at Brentford on Saturday. Not at the right level physically, was the gist of the manager’s comments. De Zerbi also mentioned Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali, two more of the club’s new signings. Their condition had to come as no surprise. It certainly did not to De Zerbi...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 3:27:04 PMThe minister in charge of trade with the United States was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, to a Canadian broadcaster.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 3:26:58 PMBeyond the popular Onam narrative, featuring the Mahabali, pookkalam and sadya, the festival is celebrated in uniquely diverse ways across Keralam
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:25:38 PMThe confrontation erupted during Milad-un-Nabi celebrations on August 24, 2026, stemming from a two-year-old feud regarding the appointment of the mosque’s current Khateeb (preacher)
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:24:04 PMAs the world pays homage to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, François Picard is pleased to welcome Nashville's Irene Kelley, Country musician and celebrated songwriter, alongside her daughter, Justyna Kelley, Country musician, songwriter, actress and producer. For the Kelley family, Dolly Parton’s significance lies in the extraordinary reach of her music, and even more in the way she turned intimate stories into something remarkably universal. Her songs were grounded in home and family, sharing life's immense struggles, while staying true to her values. The Kelleys see Parton as a national treasure who transcended generations, social class and the great political divide.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 3:21:20 PMThe agency, which manages streetlights for the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Corporations, is expected to launch the survey by the first week of September after consultations with the KSEB
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 3:14:39 PMDeal includes an obligation to make the move permanent next year, reportedly for a guaranteed $68m.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 3:09:48 PMThai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is set to make a temporary stop in Thailand next week as it heads back to the United States, Thai navy officials said, after spending more than 250 consecutive days at sea supporting US operations against Iran amid recent reports of poor living conditions and low morale onboard the vessel. The Lincoln left the Middle East several days ago after being relieved by the USS George Washington, and is now heading home to San Diego. A Thai navy official told Reuters this week that the carrier was expected to make a brief port visit in Thailand next week for the crew to rest and recuperate before continuing their journey home...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 3:05:55 PMJapan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said on Thursday, triggering tributes from around the world. Eve Jackson takes a look at how the woman dubbed the "polka dot queen" became an icon of the art world.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 3:01:47 PMGilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh Songs, physical comedy and clever design come together in Theatr Iolo’s adaptation of Arnold Lobel’s offbeat story, aimed at over-fives Arnold Lobel was a writer with a keen sense of the seasons. Frog and Toad Are Friends, one of my favourite books since childhood, has a wonderful story where the excitable Frog wakes up his grumpy friend Toad and tricks him into enjoying the dawn of spring with him. Those stories celebrate togetherness but Lobel’s collection Owl at Home is about aloneness and being at one with your surroundings – even when the arrival of winter brings a snowstorm blowing through your roost. With his hair gelled into tufts, George Williams plays Owl in this adaptation by Rina Vergano and Theatr Iolo, directed by Lee Lyford. We find Williams dozing in an armchair on Anisha Fields’ accomplished set, which retains the cosy essence of Lobel’s illustrations but is less twee. The roost functions as an equally eccentric character in itself, filled with contraptions, dark wooden furniture and a periscope to nervously keep an eye on the world outside...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 2:53:25 PMIt is the second consecutive year that jellyfish has forced the closure of the Gravelines power station in northern France.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 2:49:23 PMUefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan and has applied for the release of documents related to its conception. In an explosive escalation of the war engulfing football’s governing bodies, Uefa has made separate applications in the United States for information, including from Fifa...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 2:06:37 PMExperts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of death in women. Researchers analysed the scans using artificial intelligence and were able to successfully identify women with coronary heart disease, high blood pressure or who had suffered a stroke...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 2:00:16 PMWhile extreme weather is disrupting nuclear power generation in some parts of the world, it is unlikely to derail China’s rapid expansion in the sector, according to an industry specialist. The unusually hot and dry summer has disrupted reactors across Europe, forcing units to shut down from France to Romania, as river levels have fallen and water temperatures risen. France – where nuclear accounts for around 70 per cent of electricity generation – had a record shortfall of more than 20 per cent...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 2:00:10 PMHundreds of Indian nationals are missing in Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic Himalayan flood. They include several pilgrims doing the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a mountain in Tibet that holds sacred significance for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and the Tibetan Bon religion, explains FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:57:23 PMGhana has announced a ban on the exporting of unrefined gold from the country. Africa’s leading gold producer wants to move beyond the role of a supplier of raw minerals and enable the country to capture greater economic value from its gold resources. Our correspondent, Justice Baidoo, has more.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:43:37 PMResidents of a remote Tunisian city near the Libyan border attended the funeral of eight local youths who died in the Mediterranean. The tragedy took place late last week when a small boat carrying 15 people capsized near the Tunisian coastline.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:41:51 PMAn alleged underworld kingpin wrapped up his testimony at a high profile South African corruption enquiry on Wednesday. Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala returned to the witness stand before the Madlanga Commission looking into allegations including accusations that a suspended deputy police chief took kickbacks from criminals. Eunice Masson has more.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:39:59 PMIn a disrupted job market people are turning to heritage crafts such as bookbinding, metalwork and boatbuilding It’s a bleak moment for young people entering the workforce for the first time. For decades, a university degree seemed to promise a stable career – but entry-level white-collar jobs across almost all sectors are being disrupted by AI. Budding accountants, software engineers and junior lawyers increasingly find themselves displaced by cheap automation. Even creative fields are struggling against AI tech that can produce artwork, lengthy prose or complex design briefs in seconds...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 1:38:30 PMRatko Mladic was one of the most notorious figures of a war that killed over 100,000 people in the 1990s. He commanded his troops to "scorch the brains" of the Bosnian Muslims and boasted of being a "Serbian God."
NPR • 8/27/2026, 1:32:43 PMThe killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 1:26:29 PMIn Italy, the government has drafted an update to its traffic code to fine pedestrians caught staring at their screens while crossing the road. The measure, set to be approved by mid-October, comes after several court rulings that have held careless pedestrians responsible for accidents.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:25:58 PMThe authorities accused the man of attacking César Gastélum, a young influencer, during a livestream in Sinaloa this month.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 1:22:53 PMSettler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 1:21:20 PMSaudi football federation says it supports Infantino's 'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 1:18:03 PMThis week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world Not many people would count paying $18bn they didn’t expect to when they woke up that morning as a victory. Yet for Meta, the owners of Facebook and Instagram, the agreement with 52 US attorneys general to settle claims that it designed its products to be addictive to children, and misled people about their safety, could be described as a win of sorts. Meta denies wrongdoing, and the amount it plans to pay will be spread over a decade. Some of it is contingent on other big tech firms not named in its case coughing up too. The cash is chump change for Meta, which made around $60bn in profit last year. More damaging to the tech giant in the long run could be the agreement to unwind some of the mechanics it has spent two decades perfecting to keep us on its platforms. Chris Stokel-Walker is the author of TikTok Boom: The Inside Story of the World’s Favourite App..
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 1:11:16 PMBag, camera and pipe belonging to 86-year-old are latest relics uncovered as glaciers melt due to global heating An 86-year-old mountaineer has been reunited with his backpack and climbing equipment after they emerged from a melting glacier in Austria – more than 60 years after he was forced to leave them there. Items including an ice axe, camera and a pipe dating from the 1950s or 1960s were discovered on the Sulztalferner glacier in Austria’s Tyrol region, at an altitude of 2,955 metres (9,700ft) above sea level, by a hiker in July...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 1:03:31 PMFrom quiet acts of generosity and life-changing gigs to singing for a professional puppeteer, Dolly Parton has had a profound impact on readers’ lives • Photo gallery: fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton I had the opportunity to meet her when I volunteered to work the Country Music Awards in the late 70s. Me and three other kids had Dolly all to ourselves for about 20 minutes. I remember with disbelief how she took several unhurried minutes with each of us and gave us her undivided attention for that time. She had no reason to do this. She was just as genuine as they come. Her philanthropy was exceptional. Her talent speaks for itself. I miss her already. Larry Lipman, Tennessee..
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 1:02:10 PMAsian-American lawmakers in the US Congress have condemned a right-wing podcast that called for the forced internment of Chinese-Americans during a hypothetical war with Beijing, warning that such rhetoric fuelled hate against the community. The joint statement was released by congresswomen Grace Meng, chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (Capac), and Judy Chu, Capac’s chairwoman emerita, as well as congressman Ted Lieu, vice-chairman of the House Democratic Caucus. The...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 1:00:05 PMForeign ministry warns against 'terrorism' of firing long-range British cruise missiles at targets in Russia.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 12:58:11 PMDinusha's 133 not out, his second century of the match and third in four innings, helps the hosts avoid defeat.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 12:55:55 PMNew satellite imagery added to scientists’ understanding of the events that precipitated the deadly flooding in Nepal and Tibet.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 12:47:19 PMA general during the Balkan wars of the 1990s, he was convicted in the killing of some 8,000 Muslims at Srebrenica, Europe’s deadliest massacre since World War II.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 12:44:34 PMThe Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate. Six months after US and Israeli forces attacked Iran, killing its supreme leader and maiming his son and successor, the Iranian government is under economic siege, but it still holds power and believes it has time on its side. A threat by US President Donald Trump to impose crippling new sanctions on Iran faces a fundamental problem: Tehran is betting he will not take the final step to break the stalemate – aggressively enforcing...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 11:53:30 AMSheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attacks.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 11:38:41 AMFrance 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya mountains, contributed to the initial confusion over the cause of catastrophic floods that have killed at least 180 people - now believed to be the result of a glacial collapse.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 11:33:52 AMArtists, scholars and fans celebrated Ms. Kusama as a cultural giant who helped bring Japanese art to the masses.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 11:06:17 AMMaharashtra’s law aiming to curb forced conversion has created unease among minority communities and those in interfaith relationship who fear the new Act can be used against them
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 11:02:55 AMAfter two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 10:57:03 AMSurvivors described the terrifying speed and power of the “boulders, sand and thick sludge” that killed hundreds and wiped out villages on the border between Nepal and Tibet.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 10:54:09 AMMany of the missing are foreign tourists after deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping away entire villages.
NPR • 8/27/2026, 10:50:35 AMAn undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month's Berlin Marathon.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 10:40:06 AMUnclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 10:35:36 AMNchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 10:25:32 AMRussian troops are trying to infiltrate the vast, overgrown reservoir basin of a dam they blew up three years ago as Ukrainian soldiers hunt them at close quarters.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:54:11 AMThe largest contingent appears to have been pilgrims traveling between Nepal and a sacred site in the Chinese region of Tibet.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:42:49 AMZiva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians -- a commitment that led to her being set upon by fellow Israelis also professing to be driven by Judaism.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 9:41:20 AMUS President Donald Trump posted a video of him crossing out Lake Ontario on a map and writing ‘Lake America’ instead.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 9:37:21 AMMeta will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims it designed those social media platforms to addict children. The settlements announced on Wednesday end a federal trial over allegations Meta's products harmed children and the company misled the public about their safety.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 9:29:24 AMA crisis in one narrow passage has disrupted an industry that carries about 80 percent of the world’s trade.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 9:29:06 AMThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to conduct a detailed investigation into the accident in accordance with applicable rules
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 9:10:36 AMThe deadly Himalayan torrent damaged roads and dozens of bridges. The devastation was impeding the search for survivors and relief deliveries, aid groups said.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:09:41 AMA year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the face of President Trump’s latest tariffs.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:03:48 AMThe success of progressive candidates in the United States is inspiring leftists abroad struggling under pressure from the Trump administration and its allies.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:03:45 AMAnalysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:01:06 AMRussia is the largest destination for stolen Canadian cars. Smugglers are meeting the demand of a booming black market.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 9:00:38 AMSabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 8:58:34 AMThe brothers, who have denied all wrongdoing, are fighting extradition to Britain on multiple charges, including rape and sex trafficking.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 8:50:51 AMAbout 180 people have been killed and 1,400 are missing, with numbers expected to rise significantly.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 8:35:29 AMVideos of the disaster, which tore through the border area between Tibet and Nepal, have been removed from social media by China’s censors.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 8:25:27 AMLawyers claim Eman el-Shazly, from Birmingham, was detained in effort to silence her sister, a critic of Sisi regime The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene to secure the release of a British-Egyptian woman who it is claimed has been arrested in Cairo because of her sister’s political activism. Eman el-Shazly, a 45-year-old based in Birmingham, was arrested on 16 August while visiting Egypt. Her lawyers say she has been detained in an attempt to silence her sister Mona, a relentless and harsh critic of the Egyptian government on her UK-based YouTube channel...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 8:00:09 AMHundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 7:43:04 AMMore than 1,300 people were missing in Nepal and the Tibet region of China after a torrent of mud, water and ice swept away villages and bridges, killing at least 168.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 7:18:56 AMAt least 165 people have been confirmed dead and officials expect the toll to rise.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 7:18:00 AMOver 250 young elected representatives from the State’s urban and rural areas, in the age group of 20 to 30 years, participated in it in Mumbai
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 7:17:55 AMThe region has experienced an economic boom even as natural disasters have repeatedly struck, including a flood that killed more than 160 people on Wednesday.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 7:11:51 AMBefore the IBF world heavyweight title clash with Filip Hrgovic on Saturday, Barry Jones and Andy Lee analyse the unbeaten fighter On Saturday night the 21-year-old Moses Itauma expects to become the second-youngest world heavyweight champion in history, after Mike Tyson, when he fights Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic for the IBF title at the O2 Arena in London. In an attempt to sift through the hype and to assess the potential Itauma has shown, the Guardian asked Barry Jones and Andy Lee for their expert views on the strengths and possible weaknesses of the young British fighter. Itauma promises to become the dominant new force of the unpredictable heavyweight division but Hrgovic is his first real test as he strives to become a world champion in just his 15th fight...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 7:00:09 AMThe women’s singles champion at SW19 on her off-court passions, growing up in Czechia, and the aftermath of achieving her dream Linda Noskova has spent almost her entire life working towards mastering her sport. She began travelling around Czechia, Europe and then the world for tournaments before she was a teenager. Her life decisions have revolved around tennis for as long as she can remember. Those early years prepared Noskova for the challenge of winning her first grand slam title, but the biggest lesson from her triumph at Wimbledon last month has been her lack of preparedness for everything that followed. The world did not come to a halt upon the completion of her ultimate goal. Life continues at the same pace, and now she must find her place in the sport once more...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 7:00:08 AMEntire villages swept away after glacial collapse triggers flood in mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What we know so far Have you been affected by the flash floods? Nearly 1,500 people are missing, the majority of them tourists, authorities have said, after a catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal and Tibet, roaring down valleys and wiping out entire villages, with the preliminary death toll standing at 165. Rescuers are racing to locate people missing in the mountainous region popular with trekkers and pilgrims, including the hundreds of nationals from India, the US, UK, Australia and Canada...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 6:51:40 AMTwo people have been arrested in South Africa for allegedly attempting to smuggle parrot eggs out of the country.
Sky News • 8/27/2026, 6:29:00 AMIn cities such as Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, peri-urban land that once served as agricultural fields or natural lake catchments has mutated into prime real estate
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 6:23:17 AMAltalena wreck fuels Netanyahu-Ben-Gvir rivalry, with each claiming to be heir of Irgun militia.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 6:00:18 AMDid a massive glacial collapse in the Himalayas trigger the disaster and is climate change involved? Flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday have left scores dead and more than 1000 people missing. Here’s what we know so far, and what likely caused the disaster. – with Reuters and Associated Press..
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 5:53:21 AMRescue teams are rushing to find hundreds of people still missing after flash floods near Nepal's border with China.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 5:34:18 AMLocals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 5:05:33 AMMore than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:28:44 AMIsraeli artillery attacks, air raids and incursions continue as questions grow over US commitment to ending strikes.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:25:44 AMFunerals have begun for the 14 babies who were killed in a fire at Islamabad’s Institute of Medical Sciences.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 4:16:47 AMSouth Korea’s police said on Thursday they were seeking indictments of seven transport ministry officials over the 2024 Jeju Air crash that killed all but two of the 181 people on board. The Boeing 737-800 operated by Jeju Air skidded off the runway at Muan International Airport in southern South Korea after its landing gear failed to deploy, slamming into a concrete structure and bursting into flames. Authorities have found traces of bird strike in the plane’s engines and the plane’s two black...
South China Morning Post • 8/27/2026, 4:06:52 AMJapan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, triggering tributes from fans around the world.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 4:03:19 AMYears of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 4:01:06 AMThe former political prisoner Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is unpacking 4,000 paintings he brought to Miami from Cuba and dodging criticism from exiles who once welcomed him.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 4:00:09 AMIt has inspired violent protests from Norway to Rome – and now it’s hitting the UK. Playwright Tiago Rodrigues explains why the far-right speech at the drama’s climax has proved so incendiary In February, turbulent scenes inside a German theatre made headlines around the globe. During the final act of a play at Schauspielhaus theatre in Bochum, the audience first jeered and whistled at a performer in the role of a far-right politician. An orange lobbed from the auditorium narrowly missed its target; eventually, two spectators climbed on to the stage and tried to wrestle the actor off. News of the incident travelled around the world: it seemed a bizarre throwback to a world in which people were not able to tell the difference between art and real life, like 19th-century Parisians stampeding out of a cinema after watching a train hurtle towards the camera. For the man who wrote the play, however, it was nothing unusual. “I was not surprised by the reaction,” says Portuguese playwright Tiago Rodrigues. “I was surprised by the fact that it was so surprising for so many people.” He describes the audience’s reaction to his play Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists as “very intense”, but also “typical”...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 4:00:07 AMOur buildings are monuments to extraction and extreme emissions. But what if we turned from destructive concrete to timber? Last chance to buy the summer issue of The Long Read magazine, now with 15% off. It felt like arriving into the future. Or, at least, a fragment of a possible future. I drove north in the quiet digital bubble of my electric rental car. In 2024, Norway became the first country in the world where electric cars outnumbered petrol cars. A smooth, pristine motorway unfolded between farmlands and low hillsides of dense green forest. Long tunnels carried the route up above the banks of Lake Mjøsa, Norway’s largest lake. After a little more than an hour, the road curved downward to run parallel to the lakeshore...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 4:00:06 AMAI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the world For tickets to the Science Weekly live event at the London podcast festival on the future of AI, visit the event page at kingsplace.co.uk Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod..
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 4:00:05 AMComté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers. Comté, a hard cheese made from raw cows’ milk in the Jura mountains, is France’s top-selling traditional cheese, with more than 62,000 tonnes produced last year. The government announced on Wednesday that its producers would be granted a temporary change to strict rules on grazing after farmers said extreme heat had scorched their pastures, putting production at risk...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 4:00:03 AMThe Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks have been shown in museums and galleries worldwide.
NPR • 8/27/2026, 3:42:56 AMEuropean soccer body UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino’s failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived. UEFA’s member federations are meeting Thursday in Monaco ahead of the Champions League draw, where they are expected to end the threat.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 2:23:14 AMNorthern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 2:10:18 AM“Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred,” U.S. Geological Survey said.
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 2:03:51 AMRevisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi looks into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society Today in Focus is on a summer break and will be back with new episodes from 1 September. In the meantime, we are bringing you season one of Black Box, before the launch of season two in early September. This episode was first broadcast on 14 March 2024. Two stories about the way artificial intelligence could make the world better – and is already doing so. In Montana, when Lee Johnson discovered his wife, Yokie, had cancer, he turned to AI – and was surprised by the answers he got. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, Prof Regina Barzilay’s experience with cancer has led her to build an AI system that can detect the disease years before a human can...
The Guardian • 8/27/2026, 2:00:01 AMA car ploughed into pedestrians in the French city of Caen late Wednesday, killing one person and injuring 10 others, including seven critically. Police detained a 26-year-old man after he fled the scene, while prosecutors said the incident was not currently being treated as terrorism.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 1:55:27 AMThe authorities reported hundreds of people missing and at least 160 people killed in the border region of Nepal and Tibet, where an avalanche of mud, water, ice and rocks smashed down.
NY Times • 8/27/2026, 1:47:03 AMThe decision comes at a fractious time for the party amid a growing divide among its voters over US aid to Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 1:24:33 AMRuffalo is accused of anti-Semitism for calling out the family behind an impending media deal.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 1:19:39 AMCourt noted a gap in inter-agency coordination and document-verification procedures that allowed foreign nationals to obtain Aadhaar cards fraudulently
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 1:14:29 AMFootage filmed by a worker shows floodwaters sweeping into Mailung in Nepal, sending workers scrambling for safety.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 1:09:01 AMThe accused, identified as Ravindra alias Pamplet Eknath Vichare, was arrested from Ashutosh Lodge in Karmala in Solapur district after investigators received information
The Hindu • 8/27/2026, 12:39:16 AMA landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/27/2026, 12:25:53 AMOne suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
BBC News • 8/27/2026, 12:02:56 AMQatar's PM will meet Iranian officials to discuss ways to de-escalate tensions in the region, foreign ministry says.
Al Jazeera • 8/27/2026, 12:00:00 AMInternational body declares Uganda Ebola-free after 42 days without new transmission, though cases rise in DR Congo.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 11:46:49 PMThousands of people pelt each other with tomatoes as Spain’s famous ‘La Tomatina’ festival gets underway.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 11:23:18 PMWithout brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.
BBC Health • 8/26/2026, 11:07:22 PMSurgeons aided by real-time analysis of camera footage that identified critical anatomy in brain to be avoided Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said. The surgery was performed in May at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London hospitals NHS foundation trust, but details were kept secret until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 11:01:25 PMICE agent Christian Castro faces criminal charges for shooting a Minnesota man in the leg during an immigration raid.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 10:49:49 PMThe Tohono O'odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 10:38:33 PMAn ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood water.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 10:35:49 PMThe FDA also inspected 37 hotels, restaurants and dhabas, issued improvement notices to 31 establishments and suspended the licenses of four food establishments, and approximately 60,709.8 kg of stock worth ₹2,24,61,888 was seized
The Hindu • 8/26/2026, 10:33:41 PMA 33-year-old woman was rescued along with her climbing partner on Tuesday after she was stung while hiking in the British Columbia backcountry north of Vancouver.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 10:25:10 PMExperts have hailed the drug, daraxonrasib, as a game changer for one of the world's deadliest cancers.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 10:02:18 PMBlues consider making offer for Argentina goalkeeper Villa agree £65m Jackson deal as Watkins nears £50m exit Manchester City expected to make bid for Fernández Chelsea have been offered Emiliano Martínez and are considering a bid for the goalkeeper. The club are in talks with Martínez’s camp, and are also braced for a bid from Manchester City for the World Cup winner’s Argentina teammate Enzo Fernández. Martínez has told Aston Villa he wants to leave but a move to Juventus collapsed last week after Villa had signed his replacement, Zion Suzuki, from Parma for £30m...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 9:30:42 PMMeta has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a landmark settlement with US states
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:21:14 PMUNRWA chief says the seizure of its training centre is part of Israel’s efforts to eliminate agency and refugee issue
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:09:57 PMPalestinians held vigils across the occupied West Bank demanding the return of Palestinian bodies held by Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:07:50 PMFloodwaters swept away villages near the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 8:53:48 PMPeople in China are way more optimistic about the technology than Americans. We look at what’s behind the difference.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 8:50:51 PMGovernments around the world have passed or proposed a range of bans or restrictions on young teens using addictive social media platforms.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 8:48:37 PMIn tonight's programme, a three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposed how deep the link between alleged criminals and high profile police officers is in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia grieving families lay their lost youth, all victims of a boat that went down in the Mediterranean Sea over the weekend. And finally in an era of mass production and electric machines, a young Kenyan fashion designer is taking a slower approach.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 8:48:12 PMThe Syrian Democratic Forces announces its dissolution after merging with Syria's army.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:37:11 PMIran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But the plan faces several hurdles.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 8:29:00 PMA debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:13:52 PMResidents of Tunisia’s coastal town of Ben Guerdane on Wednesday attended the funerals of eight young migrants.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:05:57 PMHamas has pledged to hand over its weapons as part of the US plan for Gaza, which Israeli PM Netanyahu has rejected.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:31:34 PMChristian Saunders tells Al Jazeera raid part of campaign to weaken agency and eliminate Palestinian rights.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:25:04 PMWhat led to the surprising return of Meghan and Harry to Britain? What will it mean? Our journalists, and many competitors, are seeking answers.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 7:18:41 PMIsraeli forces installed gates around the home of Palestinian American Lou Ridi in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:09:38 PMSDF's dissolution is a major victory for Damascus, but unresolved questions over command and deployment remain.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 6:19:14 PMUEFA set to end threat of FIFA events boycott after assurances over Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup investor plan.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 6:13:54 PMTim Curry, the British character actor who created a gallery of flamboyant villains for stage and screen, most famously Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show", has died at the age of 80, his manager said on Wednesday.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 6:09:12 PMThe incident in Kandivali has brought the friction between Marathi and non-Marathi rickshaw drivers into the open
The Hindu • 8/26/2026, 5:43:41 PMPilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August. Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event. Outside the shrines, the atmosphere is almost festive.
NPR • 8/26/2026, 5:36:13 PMThe Bombay High Court ordered the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration to re-inspect five eateries operating on the premises of the Mumbai Cricket Association
The Hindu • 8/26/2026, 5:34:38 PMMore than 400 travellers are said to be missing after flood on Tibet border, including 33 Britons Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border – latest updates Thirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board. The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday. The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 5:33:33 PMThe couple quit royal duties six years ago to head to California. It's unclear how they will be received on return.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 5:27:49 PMTributes pour in from across the worlds of music, film and politics for the star, who died at the age of 80.
BBC Culture • 8/26/2026, 5:26:12 PMAt least 50 people were injured after several fireworks exploded among a crowd at a festival in northern Spain.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 5:07:55 PMAnalysts say mine clearance alone is unlikely to make shipping 'safe' in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 5:05:57 PMMany of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 4:57:26 PMSyria has been in talks on the fate of Khmeimim and Tartous bases, which Russia used to support ousted Assad regime.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 4:27:42 PMIt took just 10 seconds for thieves to steal $1.2 million worth of luxury watches from a Tokyo shop in broad daylight.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 4:25:12 PMChina’s fashion giant will list in Hong Kong with a shrunken price tag – and big questions over its business model In a parallel world, we might now be preparing for the arrival on the London stock market of Shein, the giant Chinese-founded fast-fashion retailer. Or it could have happened already. The possibility of a London flotation was a running story during 2024 and into last year as politicians from both main parties engaged in behind-the-scenes wooing. Shein was seen as a shot of tech adrenalin for a listless local listings scene, and an opportunity to advertise the UK’s openness to international capital...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 4:21:36 PMThe US decision leaves three nations - Cuba, Iran and North Korea - on its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' blacklist.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 4:11:40 PMGenie Godula is pleased to welcome journalist Harold Isaac on the ground in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. He says what we are witnessing in Haiti is not simply another episode of gang violence, but a profound challenge to the authority of the state at a moment when the country is attempting to return to electoral politics. With armed groups controlling roughly 80 percent of Port-au-Prince, the capital is effectively under siege, while the circulation of people, goods and services increasingly requires some form of negotiation with gang power. The attack in Kenscoff is especially significant because of its proximity to some of the country’s most affluent areas. This as authorities seek to organize Haiti’s first elections in a decade, against a backdrop of arms smuggling, institutional fragility and an unresolved political transition.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 3:45:21 PMThe justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 3:42:45 PMBird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking. A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on 20 August, carrying 50 bird eggs in a homemade incubator in a hand-luggage bag, South Africa’s environment ministry said in a statement...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 3:09:58 PMThe Israeli Product Centre says it has not been given enough time to sell off its stock.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:59:22 PMTurkey on Wednesday said the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) marked a key step towards strengthening state authority and achieving lasting stability in Syria. Turkey has long regarded the SDF as an extension of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which waged an insurgency against the Turkish state for decades. FRANCE 24's Jasper Mortimer reports from Ankara, Turkey.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 2:56:59 PMAt least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped after armed men attacked a once-peaceful community near Haiti’s capital earlier this week, the United Nations said Tuesday. It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince. Sunday’s attack on Kenscoff pierced the belief that security in the troubled Caribbean country was improving. Journalist Harold Isaac reports from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 2:55:31 PMCats “massacred” in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta? Three weeks after thousands of migrants crossed the border into Ceuta, Spanish websites and social media users are claiming that the migrants who have stayed are killing cats. But all of the dead cat photos that have been shared so far are either fake or have been taken out of context. Our team spoke to a local cat rescue organisation, which also confirmed that this is a rumour.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 2:54:50 PMRaid on UNRWA centre exposes Israel's strategic push to erase refugee rights, seal West Bank annexation, analysts say.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:42:36 PMNickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace’s high representative for Gaza, criticized Israel for its ongoing strikes on Hamas, after it rejected a U.S.-backed plan to disarm the militant group.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 2:40:35 PMLethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? The term “climate change”, said Mélenchon – the most likely rival to Marine Le Pen in next year’s presidential run-off, according to one poll this week – may sound “almost reassuring”, but its actual impact will feel like “landing on another planet whenever we leave home”...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 2:40:15 PMMeta settles $16.68bn lawsuit over child addiction claims, agreeing to major changes in Facebook and Instagram features.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:21:23 PMA wall of water crashed through a Himalayan river valley between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet, killing dozens of people, the Nepali authorities said. The missing included border officials, port workers and foreign tourists.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 2:18:27 PM"I have no time schedule," Trump says when asked when he expects Iran to return to the negotiating table.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:16:29 PMA police officer has been arrested after the bodies of four missing people were found on Jeju Island in South Korea.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:00:43 PMA 10-year-old boy who makes kites says he is afraid to fly them after Israel threatened to treat kites as acts of war.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:53:09 PMOver 100,000 people displaced last year alone, adding to the 1.3 million people already forced to flee from their homes.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:49:05 PMThe King and Queen will undertake a royal visit to Antigua and Barbuda during an autumn tour, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Sky News • 8/26/2026, 1:40:00 PMThe advert, which was released online last week before being pulled, prompted calls for a boycott of Callaway products.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:36:32 PMTeja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:22:58 PMWashington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:15:59 PMWorld No 10 is one of the best players yet to win a major and heads to Flushing Meadows in fine form after learning to embrace being uncomfortable Amanda Anisimova can see the signs now. It is just over three years since the American announced she would be taking an indefinite break for mental health reasons. A brilliant junior, she was a semi-finalist at the French Open in 2019 and seemingly destined for the top, only for her world to be rocked by the sudden death of her father, Konstantin, a few months later. Struggling for motivation and burned out, in May 2023, she revealed she would be stepping away from the sport. It turned out to be the best decision she ever made. “I learned how important it is to have a great balance on and off the court,” Anisimova says in an interview from New York, ahead of the US Open, where she will try to go one better than last year and win her first grand slam title...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 1:00:13 PMFlash floods have swept through northern Nepal, killing at least eight people and washing away homes.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:44:14 PMCCTV footage shows people fleeing seconds before a massive mudslide engulfs a crossing on the Nepal-China border.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:36:34 PMChina's Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have left three people dead and 558 missing, while police in Nepal reported at least 162 were killed.
NPR • 8/26/2026, 12:27:19 PMRaheem Sterling has also been accused of possession of nitrous oxide and will appear in court on September 15.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:22:18 PMA roughly 12-metre-long whale has been found dead on a beach in Tijuana, Mexico.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:04:22 PMPiketon datacenter promises to generate thousands of jobs, but environmental groups voice concern over project On a winding road tucked away behind forests in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio is where OpenAI, Nvidia and Japanese investors are set to spend $500bn on one of the largest artificial intelligence datacenters on the planet. Last March, the energy secretary, Chris Wright, the commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick and a host of Japanese and other dignitaries briefly descended on Piketon to enthusiastically break ground on a project to build 8GW worth of AI computing power...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 12:00:12 PMThe broadcaster said that the family were expected to land in the U.K. on Wednesday, without naming its sources.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 11:49:04 AMDolly Parton was one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music and a pioneer for women throughout her career. The Guardian US's deputy arts editor Owen Myers reflects on a career and legacy whose impact transcends generations Dolly Parton dies aged 80 after cancer diagnosis Celebrity tributes pour in for Dolly Parton: ‘a gift to the world’..
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 11:48:56 AMUefa has received guarantees after ill-fated Infantino plan European sides will go to under-20 Women’s World Cup Uefa is to drop its threatened boycott of Fifa competitions after receiving concrete guarantees that the global governing body will never attempt a repeat of Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. European teams have been cleared for participation in the upcoming Under-20 Women’s World Cup, along with subsequent tournaments, after Fifa provided the binding assurances that no equivalent of its president’s ill-fated scheme will be put on the table...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 11:16:27 AMTen Nile crocodile eggs at a wildlife park in southern France hatched naturally without the need for controlled incubators, zoo authorities said Wednesday. The natural incubation, a first at the reserve for reptiles, occured due to a spate of extreme heatwaves this summer.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 11:15:13 AMIn Ethiopia, festivities marking Mawlid, the Muslim holiday celebrating the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, have been cancelled at the last minute over fears of drone strikes. The cancellation comes just days after another major Tigrayan festival, Ashenda, was also called off at the last minute for the same reason. Drone strikes hit northern Ethiopia in recent days, as tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government continue to escalate. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 11:06:38 AMThe two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 11:02:07 AMThe public health emergencies in 2022 and 2024 saw the virus reported in 145 countries, but in the new cases children appear particularly affected A fresh outbreak of mpox in Guinea Bissau – the country’s first – means the virus formerly known as monkey pox is back in the headlines. So what has changed? Since 2022, there have been almost 190,000 lab-confirmed cases of mpox reported worldwide in 145 countries. Before then, outbreaks of mpox tended to be relatively small and in a handful of African countries, where the viral infection was known to be endemic...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 11:00:12 AMIn effort to prime chatbots to make pro-Israel arguments the site published 124 reports, over 560,000 words in nine days, Guardian analysis shows A pro-Israel messaging website badged with the name of a thinktank that does not exist has published more than half a million words in nine days, built on a commercial platform that promises to optimize content so that AI chatbots will cite it. The site gives Israel’s position on subjects including the torture of Palestinian prisoners, Israeli war crimes and whether Israel has deliberately starved Palestinians in Gaza, all presented as neutral research...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 11:00:11 AMDeath toll of nine likely to rise as floods and mudslide sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects Torrential floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and in Tibet in China have killed at least nine people and destroyed roads, bridges and power projects, as authorities in both countries braced for more casualties. Houses and roads were swept away in Nepal while officials in Tibet said they feared “major casualties” with some missing in the county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a land crossing between the neighbours...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 10:45:44 AMThe Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe held talks with Russian intelligence officials during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday but did not meet President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was also too early to say whether such contacts between the two countries' intelligence agencies could help improve US-Russia relations.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 10:44:26 AMChancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that the perpetrators of hybrid attacks against Germany, such as an explosive drone found at an airport, "will pay for them," without naming a target. NATO member Germany – a major supporter of Ukraine in its fight against Russia – has long accused Moscow of targeting it with a campaign of hybrid attacks, espionage and sabotage. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 10:29:05 AMExperts say Japanese lawmakers' visit to Beijing signals an attempt by Japan to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 10:28:52 AMThe Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group, will integrate with the country’s military, in a sign of its weakened role.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 10:20:11 AMIsraeli forces took control of a vocational training centre run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in an east Jerusalem suburb on Tuesday, in its latest move targeting the beleaguered organisation. The raid drew condemnation from UN chief Antonio Guterres, and followed warnings by UNRWA that Israeli authorities were threatening its Qalandia training centre. The centre was established in 1952 and offers vocational training to around 340 Palestinians from the occupied West Bank every year, according to UNRWA.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 10:15:00 AMIn the remote Kenyan village of Cheporor, a recent discovery of gold sent thousands of amateur prospectors rushing to the area in recent weeks. The village now looks like a bustling small town, but is lacking the infrastructure to house these arrivals, posing security challenges.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 10:11:36 AMThe quiet-spoken Canadian prime minister has spoken unutterable truths Is it perhaps a sign of the times that Mark Carney, the prime minister of Canada, has become a thrilling orator? A sober banker, he speaks calmly, without many vocal inflections. We expect Canadians to be somewhat flat; even a little boring, and yet Carney has already delivered two remarkable speeches in 2026, and the year is far from over. The first, at Davos, described a “rupture in the world order”, and “the end of a pleasant fiction”. By that, he meant that the world could no longer depend on the United States to lead the Pax Americana that has largely kept the peace since the end of the second world war...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 10:00:42 AMAuthorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:48:36 AMThe flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 9:47:08 AMTambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre "completely destroyed by fire".
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:36:08 AMUS Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 9:20:33 AMBusiness owners are preparing for financial pain after the latest U.S.-Canada trade talks collapsed. But many Canadians are embracing a show of resistance.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 9:03:57 AMThe Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 9:03:14 AMArtifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 9:02:23 AMThe number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:55:23 AMUN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:54:35 AMThousands in Japan are pulling this historic castle back into place
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:46:53 AMThroughout her lifetime, Dolly Parton worked to build a better world, while becoming inextricable from the American imagination. She was embraced by fans across gender, race and class, embodying a mythology typically inaccessible to even the most influential historical figures. It is one of her greatest legacies: to take what you have and help someone with it.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 8:21:41 AMGrowing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:18:55 AMThe 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 8:04:13 AMA Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 8:01:56 AMA US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:47:42 AMUN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:43:36 AMUS President Donald Trump scored two badly needed victories Tuesday as his preferred candidates in South Carolina and Oklahoma won the Republican runoffs. The sweep interrupts a bruising run for Trump, whose endorsed candidates had lost 10 Republican contests this cycle, including six in the previous two weeks, as his own approval ratings fell sharply.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 7:41:24 AMVideo shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:41:02 AMEvery country tells a different economic story. It's time to test your knowledge of the big ideas we've collected on our World Tour. Eight questions stand between you and your Summer School diploma.
NPR Business • 8/26/2026, 7:30:00 AMSudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 7:26:45 AMKriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 7:26:03 AMA police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
BBC News • 8/26/2026, 7:01:45 AMCivil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions Dozens of civil society groups have demanded the UK government do more to promote cycling and walking, after this summer’s extreme heat exposed the desperate need to decarbonise transport. This summer’s heatwaves and wildfires were “immediate, real-world manifestations of the climate emergency”, the groups said, making reform of transport – responsible for more carbon emissions than any other sector in the UK – an urgent priority...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 7:00:37 AMDeputy foreign minster says the route's entry as well as part of the exit would run through Iranian territorial waters.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 6:02:13 AMIcelanders are to vote Saturday on whether to resume entry talks with the European Union amid growing global insecurity, in a referendum seen as going down to the wire.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 5:23:14 AMTwo explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 5:17:40 AMA truck hit a natural gas pipeline near Saxon, Wisconsin prompted nearby residents to evacuate.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 5:15:51 AMThe vast majority of the global public wants international cooperation on human rights, climate and AI. Like-minded countries must stand together to deliver Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, is already having to make one of his gravest decisions. He has to issue the instructions that he alone gives to the military, setting out the UK response in a doomsday scenario of a nuclear weapons attack on us. He will, as I did two decades ago, sign a piece of paper telling commanders whether or not to retaliate and, if so, whether through targeting civilian conurbations or military sites. These instructions are written down in the aptly named “letter of last resort”. Now, more than at any time since the 1960s Cuban missile crisis, the European public fears a third world war. With the nuclear Doomsday Clock developed by atomic scientists moving ever closer to midnight, and Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Poland and Germany contemplating either acquiring nuclear weapons or siting them on their soil, our world is descending from a rules-based order to a power-based one, where might is deemed right and brute force dominates. Gordon Brown is the UN’s special envoy for global education and was UK prime minister from 2007 to 2010 The future starts with us: Gordon Brown in conversation On Thursday 10 September, join Hugh Muir and Gordon Brown to discuss the intricate connections between global instability and civic decline, as explored in Brown’s new book, The Future Starts With Us. Book tickets here..
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 5:00:35 AMResearch finds demand has more than doubled since 2000 and 80% of current demand comes from Asia A booming demand for concrete has resulted in sand and gravel being extracted from riverbeds faster than nature can replenish it. A study published in Reviews of Geophysics shows that the demand for sand and gravel has more than doubled in the last two decades, with overextraction leading to weaker riverbanks, lower groundwater levels, coastal salt intrusion and poorer water quality. In 2024, city-building and infrastructure projects around the world turned 28bn tonnes of sand and gravel into concrete. Researchers reviewed data on sand and gravel extraction going back to 1974 and have shown that since 2000 demand has more than doubled, with more than 80% of current demand coming from Asia, supporting urban development and road-building across China and India in particular. They found much of the material was being extracted from rivers across Asia and Africa. Data on extraction is scarce but where it does exist the researchers showed that extraction often exceeded natural sediment replacement severalfold...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 5:00:35 AMWith the federal deficit near 6% of GDP and the national debt over $40tn, America’s fiscal position looks increasingly precarious Bessent ‘will lose’ battle with bond markets, ex-mentor warns Are we seeing the first signs of panic in Donald Trump’s Treasury? The US is by far the world’s biggest debtor, and the steady rise in global long-term interest rates – which I have long argued was inevitable – is starting to cause real pain. Until now, the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has dismissed concerns about US debt, which recently surpassed $40tn, as a big nothingburger. Growth, in his telling, will be so spectacular the US will easily be able to meet its interest obligations without any significant tax rises or spending cuts, while the rest of the world will happily keep feeding it money. But if Bessent really believes that, why is he trying to strong-arm the bond market by fiddling with the maturity structure of government debt?..
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 5:00:34 AMRussia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 4:54:38 AMThe National Museum of Korean Democracy, which opened last year, documents an era of brutal suppression. But that dark history has resurfaced in troubling ways.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 4:01:12 AMBank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
NY Times • 8/26/2026, 4:01:05 AMCritics say ownership registers are too costly and too complicated, scuppering attempts to expose alleged money laundering Since Britain’s offshore secrecy jurisdictions caved in to pressure from Westminster to embrace corporate transparency, finding out who owns a company in one of these island havens is, in theory at least, a piece of cake. Take the Cayman Islands...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 4:00:34 AMInternal calls to end war get louder as Gulf neighbours plan alternative pipelines to cut reliance on waterway Is the strait of Hormuz, recently cited by the office of the Iranian supreme leader as “the pillar of Iran’s new security order”, and as transformative as possessing a nuclear weapon, in reality becoming a fast-diminishing asset, leaving Iran increasingly vulnerable to the new planned US wave of economic sanctions? It is the key debate that is raging inside Iran, with many different conclusions being drawn for Tehran’s negotiating strategy. Those who warn the strait’s value as a chokehold on the world economy will erode, leaving the country without foreign exchange reserves, argue that Iran’s negotiators should seek a deal soon...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 4:00:33 AMSudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N rebels killed 27 people in South Kordofan, including four children.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 3:49:23 AMMatt Stanton says company has ‘good pipeline’ of AI deals ahead even as it aims to cut $160m in costs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The head of Nine Entertainment sees a “world of growth in publishing” on the horizon backed by laws designed to force tech platforms into commercial deals, even as the network cuts costs across its newsrooms. Parliament passed revamped media bargaining laws last week, clearing the way for levies on global tech platforms that fail to strike deals with Australian news outlets for the use of their journalism...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 3:30:15 AMUS President Donald Trump has submitted a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review, an administration official said. The classified pact, sent to Capitol Hill on Monday, is aimed at bolstering Riyadh’s nuclear programme but remains contingent on Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel.
France 24 • 8/26/2026, 3:17:31 AMZohran Mamdani says he opposes a right-wing Hindu nationalist event scheduled for next week at Madison Square Garden.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 2:47:02 AMFamilies displaced by war in Sudan’s El Obeid refugee camps face crippling water shortages.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:54:00 AMHeavy rain expected in parts of Vietnam and southern China, as another storm system, Typhoon Saudel, heads for Japan and Taiwan Widespread flooding triggered by Typhoon Narra has submerged homes and forced mass evacuations in southern China, as another storm system tracked towards Japan and Taiwan. Authorities in Chongzuo, in China’s Guangxi region – famous for its giant waterfalls and karst limestone mountains – on Tuesday evacuated more than 15,000 people after water levels surpassed a record high set in 2008...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 1:46:25 AMMalaysian leader's comments on the island have prompted discussion about whether the country is leaning towards China.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 1:43:50 AMCompanion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families When law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was “heartbroken”. She had been talking to Wang Ye every day since she created him in January. “I was crying my eyes out – snot and tears everywhere,” the 19-year-old says...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 12:47:38 AMNew report says abuses against Rohingya and unchecked resource exploitation deepening crisis in Myanmar.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:29:01 AMAn adaptation of Peter Heller’s 2012 novel never finds its footing with overly familiar survival beats and a glum lack of energy Looking towards the end of an August movie dumping ground littered with more unwanted trash than usual, there seemed to be a faint glimmer of hope, a shiny treasure poking out through the dusty mass of unnecessary sequels and sex purge romcoms. Somehow, there was a $110m-budget adaptation of an acclaimed novel directed by Ridley Scott, led by a recently Oscar-nominated rising star with support from two Oscar-nominated actors and an Oscar-winner. But why then would such a film be unveiled in between the summer blockbuster season and the upcoming deluge of prestige fall festival big hitters? A cursed weekend that’s recently been home to Jay Roach’s heinous War of the Roses remake, Dennis Quaid’s Ronald Reagan biopic and George Miller’s hard-to-define and even harder-to-love flop Three Thousand Years of Longing. Ever since The Dog Stars, based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel, had been yanked from its far more encouraging date at the end of March, there were multiple red flags flying and the rotten end of August has ultimately become an appropriate punishment for a limp and lethargic film that only briefly fascinates in pushing us to wonder what anyone was really hoping this would end up being. It’s yet another grubby postapocalyptic survival tale, an overcrowded subgenre that hasn’t just reached maximum capacity on the big screen but on the small one too. In a world of seven Walking Dead shows, the beats are now far too familiar – artfully dishevelled actors grieve for the past and fear for the future as they scramble to find and protect resources – and there’s nothing new or notable here to conjure anything but deja vu...
The Guardian • 8/26/2026, 12:00:28 AMTehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
Al Jazeera • 8/26/2026, 12:00:00 AMThe United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 10:58:03 PMThe amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:32:00 PMHealth Ministry warns of 'complete collapse of the basic necessities of life' in Gaza as Israel's attacks continue.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:26:25 PMIran has closed the vital waterway since the beginning of the conflict causing wild fluctuations in oil prices worldwide.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 9:23:41 PMCongress members call on Marco Rubio to 'use every tool' at his disposal to secure release of 20-year-old Sama Safi.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:09:35 PMThe Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces will dissolve as an independent military force under an agreement with Damascus
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:09:05 PMNigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a rescue operation on Tuesday for victims of 600-person mass abduction.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 8:37:42 PMYouth-led movement plans more demonstrations for next month.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 8:08:41 PMDepartment of Justice lawyers told a federal judge the venue 'cannot survive' without the US president's help.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 8:08:33 PMOmani FM hopes the two countries will 'soon announce' a joint temporary transit corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:47:51 PMMore than 1,300 people were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Virginia and Maryland.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:36:12 PMThe operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 7:30:37 PMIsraeli forces told Palestinian American Lou Ridi he cannot walk on his own land in Qusra, while settlers roam freely.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:27:00 PMPolice used water cannons and batons as a few thousand protesters broke through security barricades in Bihar's capital.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:24:43 PMSDF commander campaigns for Kurdish language preservation after decade fighting the Islamic State.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:13:52 PMA thriving ‘conflict economy’ is extracting minerals while the military and armed groups inflict abuse on civilians, according to a new report on the scale of recent violence in Myanmar.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 6:48:11 PMGangs targeted a key community on the outskirts of the capital, raising fears about the gangs’ next move. The mayor said at least 25 people had been killed, but the U.N. put the death toll at 47.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 6:38:33 PMBeneath the wig and rhinestones, Parton was the genius behind strings of classic songs from Jolene to I Will Always Love You that continue to inspire new artists Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 Dolly Parton dies aged 80 – latest updates Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parton In December 1977, Dolly Parton submitted to an interview with ABC Television’s Barbara Walters, much against her friends’ advice. Walters was not noted for her deep love and understanding of country music. She was a notoriously tough cookie, a Boston-born, Sarah Lawrence-educated journalist who had battled scarcely believable sexism to become the first female co-host of an American news programme. The month before she met Parton, she had interviewed Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin while they were working out the terms of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. It was all a very long way from Parton’s world, and the interview has something of the anthropological exercise about it. Walters looks aghast as Parton shows her around her tour bus, her collection of wigs and her “hand-washable and wrinkle-free” stage outfits (“you really like this? To me, it seems like horror”), and sits impassively as Parton sings Coat of Many Colours to her: an impressive feat, given the song’s saga of rural poverty and homespun wisdom is the mother of all tearjerkers from an artist never averse to yanking at her audience’s heartstrings. She asks Parton if people from “where I come from” would call her a hillbilly; regards the singer’s outfit with a jaundiced eye and tells her “you don’t have to look like this”. And, most infamously, she enquires: “Do you ever feel that you’re a joke?”..
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 6:07:47 PMWashington reportedly alerted Ukraine to refrain from strikes until delegation leaves Moscow, US media reports.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 6:01:37 PMFatah and Dahlan's Democratic Reform hold talks in Alamein as fears grow over a potential opposition coalition.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 5:39:22 PMGang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight ‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has said. A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community of Kenscoff, nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 5:35:16 PMEuropean Commission says it is 'assessing' Spain's request after some 70,000 migrants surged into North African enclave.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 5:31:09 PMThe police fired water cannons at protesters in the state of Bihar, while the leaders of the ‘Cockroach’ student movement vowed to return to Delhi’s streets.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 5:27:41 PMSurvey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 5:27:01 PMA drone attack on Leipzig Airport highlights the "very real threat" faced by the country, the German chancellor says.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 5:12:21 PMNigerian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday ordered security agencies to conduct a rescue operation after the mass kidnapping of worshippers during an attack on a mosque in the north-central Niger State last week. Local authorities were still trying to verify the number of missing people, but local residents said roughly 600 women, children and elderly people had been abducted.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 5:10:23 PMUS judge rejects Maxwell’s claims that newly released Epstein files could help overturn her sex-trafficking convictions.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 5:02:29 PMCameroon midfielder joins EPL powerhouse for a fee understood to be worth up to 70 million pounds.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 4:55:29 PMThe footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 4:40:11 PMVideos showed Israeli troops standing by as Zvi Sukkot attacked the monument with a sledgehammer. The military said soldiers had stopped the demolition.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 4:38:18 PMOttawa’s ‘focused response’ to levies imposed by Donald Trump on Canadian products comes after trade talks collapsed last week US politics live – latest updates Canada has announced it will impose tariffs on a wide range of key American industries including cosmetics, dairy, wood products and outdoor equipment in the coming weeks, as it retaliates roughly “dollar for dollar” against levies imposed by the US. In a strong Canadian countermove to tariffs levied by Donald Trump, which took effect on Saturday after trade talks collapsed the day before, Canada’s finance and industry ministers on Tuesday called the measure a “focused response” to what they see as unfair trade practices...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 4:17:44 PMHundreds of students clashed with police on Tuesday in India’s Bihar state over alleged paper leaks in an exam.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 4:04:25 PMPhilanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 3:58:20 PMExtreme heat waves this summer have set off an early grape harvest in Champagne and elsewhere in France.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 3:54:21 PMFlight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 3:43:50 PMChinese robot seven-tenths of a second faster than the 9.58-second men's world record set by Usain Bolt in 100m.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 3:42:43 PMAmid waning support and growing criticism, the FIFA chief looks to hold onto his powerful position in world football.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 3:42:21 PMCanada announced tariffs as high as 50 percent on hundreds of American products, days after the collapse of trade talks triggered tariffs from the Trump administration.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 3:27:42 PMCIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Russia to attend meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, according to two US media outlets, in what is believed to be Ratcliffe's first known trip to Russia since taking over as US spy chief. The reported visit comes as US-brokered talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war have stalled.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 3:26:36 PMThe armed forces request the seizure of the plot near Muskö Naval Base citing threats from Russian drones.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 3:18:50 PMIt’s been one year since AP journalist Mariam Dagga was killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 3:09:10 PMThe Democratic establishment is still firmly in the pro-Israeli camp while trying to appeal to its pro-Palestine voters.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 3:03:46 PMCanada said the higher levies, on items from aluminum foil to dishwashers to fish, would help protect workers, producers and manufacturers harmed by new Trump tariffs.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 3:00:27 PMYang has taken more than 500,000 photographs since he first moved to Sydney in the late 1960s and now devotes most of his time to untangling the past As a young adult, William Yang discovered that his family’s story was actually a murder mystery. His uncle, William Fang Yuen, was killed by an employee on the family’s farm in far north Queensland in 1922, but his mother refused to tell him the full story. In 1990, he travelled to Innisfail in search of the truth. One aunt told Yang that his uncle and the worker had got into a fight over a gambling debt, and the worker had stabbed him to death with a spear. A cousin said a gang was involved. A local woman, who had been a child at the time, remembered it as a card game gone wrong...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 3:00:17 PMThe world largely moved on from the Rohingya crisis. But the exodus has not stopped, aid is shrinking and a generation of refugees is growing up with little prospect of going home.
NPR • 8/25/2026, 2:59:12 PMThe video of a Ukrainian cyclist being targeted and killed by a short-range drone posted – and later deleted – by the Russian military Friday left viewers outraged and shaken. But it’s not the first time that Russian drone operators have been accused of terrorising Ukrainian civilians by deliberately targeting them in “human safaris” denounced as a war crime by an independent UN commission.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 2:27:23 PMDozens of people were injured after a tornado ravaged a small village in southern France. According to local authorities in Pomas, two people are in critical condition. Over 1,400 homes are still without electricity on August 25.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 2:26:26 PMThe policy could affect up to 200,000 people and deter many more from filing an asylum claim once in the US.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 2:04:44 PMRobert Corrigan has been dealing with the ‘smart’ rodents all his life – and believes there are better solutions to deal with the growing infestation in the world’s cities “The rodents have paid for every single bill I’ve ever had – every mortgage, every car payment, every pint of Guinness,” says Dr Robert Corrigan. “It’s been a great ride and I’m still at it.” New York-based Corrigan is one of the most respected voices in the world of rodentology. Now in his 70s, he has devoted his entire adult life to studying rats and our relationship with them...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 2:00:38 PMYan Diomande topped Real's transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:42:14 PMA group of displaced girls in Gaza finds moments of joy, safety, and self-expression at a weekly movie screening.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:25:21 PMGaza child breaks down in tears after an Israeli threat over kites
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:23:37 PMUkraine hits Russia's Afipsky oil refinery and gas plant in latest attacks targeting energy infrastructure.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:10:24 PMThe forces raided and seized the Qalandiya Training Centre, a key facility operated by the UNRWA.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:59:32 PMThese special and run-off elections will continue setting the stage for November's midterm elections.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:58:23 PMSavinho's arrival, which comes in a busy transfer window for Spurs, takes their spending past $400m.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:48:38 PMUK PM Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on his first foreign trip, pledging to give cruise missile designs to Ukraine.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:30:45 PMThere are countless initiatives around the world that can inspire people and spur them into action. Amid the devastation of the climate crisis, our journalists strive to highlight these stories of hope Climate campaign 2026: help us reach 30,000 acts of support The news is very often about the bad things (especially if you’re on the Guardian’s environment desk). Wildfires, floods, tipping points, billionaires making huge profits and buying themselves island refuges for the apocalypse … And yet, ticking along beside that is the steady pulse of what the rest of humanity is doing in response to the climate crisis. From housing developments with no cars to buildings made out of hemp, all over the planet people are ploughing ahead and changing their neighbourhoods and cities and the world. But as news stories typically need to be about new developments or things people didn’t previously know about, it can be hard to cover all those brilliant initiatives being undertaken in the background – no matter how cheering they are. Which is why, back in 2023, we decided to ignore the usual rules about what constitutes “news” and start writing about them anyway. Readers, we knew, would like to hear about them. Climate campaign 2026: help us reach 30,000 acts of support..
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 12:27:21 PMOne million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 12:22:27 PMA Palestinian spring now fills a swimming pool that belongs to Israeli settlers. AJLabs on how water became a weapon.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:20:37 PMAt a time when fashion is increasingly dominated by mass production, a young Kenyan designer is taking a slower approach. Hillary Mukabwa, the founder and lead designer of Mukabwa Studio in Nairobi, works with hand looms to create cotton fabrics that he turns into clothes, bags and more in a deliberate attempt to reconnect with a craft increasingly being pushed aside by modernisation.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 12:19:46 PMThe United Council of Rohingya refugee group says it organised the protest to highlight 'ongoing humanitarian crisis'.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 12:15:19 PMA rare tornado that swept through the Aude department in southern France devastated the tiny village of Pomas, the mayor said Tuesday, destroying homes, the town hall and local school, and leaving residents feeling like they are living through "a wartime situation".
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 12:12:36 PMGao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention Gao Zhen, a prominent Chinese artist known for provocative sculptures of the former leader Mao Zedong, has been sentenced to three years in prison after being found guilty of slandering China’s “heroes and martyrs”. The sentencing came two years after he was detained while visiting the country with his family, according to his wife and human rights groups. The case has attracted international condemnation, largely because the artworks at the centre of the case were created more than 10 years before China created the law under which Gao was charged...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 11:53:58 AMMilitary recruitment efforts are reportedly more aggressive as Russia prepares for a winter offensive in Ukraine.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 11:53:03 AMIsrael deepens Gaza attacks and West Bank expansion as countries condemn abuses but impose few consequences.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 11:52:40 AMRohingya refugees face deep aid cuts in Bangladesh and forced evictions in Malaysia and India.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 11:46:13 AMBeijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties? China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran, saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests. Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had been predicted. China buys an estimated 80% of Iran’s oil exports and it has defied previous US efforts to limit the flow of revenue to the Tehran regime...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 11:43:14 AMMVRDV – the firm behind Marble Arch Mound – says Rotterdam ROCKS! will inspire visitors to live sustainably. But in an era when the greenest building is the one that already exists, this tottering cairn looks set to misfire ‘It looks like something Shrek would throw up,” sniffed one online commentator, unflatteringly comparing Rotterdam ROCKS!, the recently unveiled proposal for a waterfront site in Europe’s largest port, with the vomitings of a cartoon ogre. Designed by Dutch architectural firm MVRDV, which gave London the supremely underwhelming Marble Arch Mound in 2021, Rotterdam ROCKS! (the use of EMPHATIC CAPITALS connoting an in-your-face energy) is the winner of a major architectural competition intended to create “a new world wonder”. But instead of a modern Hanging Gardens of Babylon or contemporary Colossus of Rhodes, MVRDV’s super slick renderings depict a pile of artificial “rocks” (or ROCKS!) stacked together in a humongously scaled tottering cairn, wreathed in suspiciously luxuriant foliage and sluiced by a preposterous waterfall...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 11:37:02 AMPresident Trump is calling on world leaders to join his economic war against Iran. And, the Supreme Court is backing the president for now on his order to restrict mail-in voting.
NPR • 8/25/2026, 11:09:01 AMCERD says India must tackle hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and increase protections for other groups.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 11:01:26 AMThe powerful pro-Israeli lobby group is increasingly becoming liability for both the progressive as well as right-wing.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 10:55:43 AMAt least 47 people were killed and 22 more injured in an overnight gang raid on a neighbourhood overlooking Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, the UN said on Monday, prompting anger over the lack of protection from repeated deadly attacks.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 10:52:58 AMPakistan says progress was made in Tehran, but Iran’s security establishment remains wary of Washington.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 10:22:00 AMSliman Mansour's art captured the essence of Palestine, blending ancient traditions with modern themes of resistance.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 10:11:46 AMThe Ultimate Trail of Mont Blanc is about to get underway, an annual 174km alpine running race that's world renowned. However, the event has come under increasing criticism from residents of Chamonix with a tense atmosphere leading up to this 23rd edition.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 9:52:55 AMExperts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:46:41 AMNine years after the 2017 atrocities, Rohingya are still being forced to flee because the genocide has never stopped.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:46:11 AMRoadblocks and burning tyres in Libya protests over power cuts
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:45:19 AMEvacuated foreign service officers could begin heading back to their posts as early as this week, an internal document shows, suggesting Washington does not anticipate a renewal of full-scale conflict with Iran.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:32:55 AMThe US wants to isolate Iran from the global economy. Here is who Tehran trades with, and how much is at stake.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:23:05 AMShiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 9:05:54 AMIn July, an unreleased OpenAI model went rogue and demonstrated remarkable hacking abilities. This week, a lab called Z.ai will release a similarly powerful system to everyone.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:02:38 AMArtemis Ghasemzadeh, who had escaped religious persecution, was deported to Panama under Trump’s immigration crackdown. Now, Canada has given her asylum.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:02:25 AMUkraine pleaded for the expensive weapons, and ultimately got them, but drones have rendered them almost unusable.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:01:55 AMThe 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 9:01:35 AMA trek in a remote corner of the Iberian Peninsula brought a writer face-to-face with ancient oaks, rewilding efforts and prehistoric cave art.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 9:01:06 AMNew documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sites Nuclear energy was supposed to be our salvation, humanity’s chance to retool technology first conceived as a weapon of mass destruction into an engine of limitless prosperity. But even as the industry touted nuclear fission as an economic game-changer (never mind the astronomical startup costs), a safety paragon (never mind the spills at Chornobyl, Three Mile Island and Fukushima) and harmless fodder for an American comedy institution (never mind that glowing rod on Homer’s back or the three-eyed fish), there was no getting around the matter of what to do with all the toxic waste (never mind nuclear’s claimed green credentials). The stagnant state of that dirty business brought Casey Carter, the director of the new avant-garde documentary called To Use a Mountain, back to his interview with a Washington state farmer who was part of a class-action lawsuit against the government over the release of radioactive material from the Hanford nuclear reservation – site of the world’s first full-scale plutonium production reactor. The farmer’s words still echo, despite ultimately being cut to fit the film’s 90-minute runtime. “He joked that nuclear power is the only faith-based energy because everyone always asks, ‘Do you believe in it?’” Carter says. “He was like, ‘You don’t have to believe in solar. It’s just a pretty good idea.’”..
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 9:00:53 AMOn the heels of a visit from Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to Paris, there’s a lot of talk about one of the investments his country is making here in France. It's a set of attractions that includes a massive manga-themed amusement park in the greater Paris region, with a total investment of six billion euros.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 8:53:34 AMA deadly gang attack on the village of Kenscoff in Haiti has left between 30 and 40 people dead. Located in the southeast of Port-au-Prince, the farming community that was targeted has a strategic position useful to armed groups. Over 3,000 people have died in 2026 alone from gang violence in the country.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 8:47:03 AMDozens have been injured and more than 300 homes damaged after a tornado swept through a small village in southwestern France.
Sky News • 8/25/2026, 8:36:00 AMCopernicus warns of 'unprecedented strain' on world's oceans as El Nino and climate change drive up sea temperatures.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 8:10:10 AMDanish toymaker also scores success with KPop Demon Hunters, Star Wars and botanicals products Business live – latest updates Lego sales have risen by more than a fifth as tie-ups with the football World Cup, Formula One and the hit film KPop Demon Hunters as well as its flower-based and Star Wars kits drive demand. The Danish toymaker said its revenues increased by 21% to 41.9bn Danish kroner (£4.8bn) in the first six months of 2026, driven by strong growth in the Americas, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. Sales by its clients to consumers rose by 22%...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 8:08:03 AMUnder new rules, recordings developed using generative A.I. will only be allowed if they are “substantially human-made,” the peak body says.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 8:04:49 AMThe American poet and essayist weaves memoir, fiction, criticism and lyrical lament into a tale of friendship in an age of existential crisis “Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental,” writes the multi-award winning Jamaican-American poet, essayist and playwright Claudia Rankine in the disclaimer to her latest work. “Unless it isn’t.” The pretzel-logic of this statement, its assertive ambiguity, sets the tone for a book that digs directly into the question of what we are to do with the idea of truth, when the world we live in is asking us “to hold, visually and emotionally, realities we do not yet have a viable system of language for”. In Triage, Rankine borrows from her personal history and from a world whose landscape now encompasses “the rise of fascism, the implementation through deportations of the Great Replacement theory, the starvation of devastated populations subjected to war and climate change”, and uses the material she gathers to pose a simple question. When faced with realities such as these, what do you do? Do you stand, or do you fall? The book begins with a friendship. Two young people – our narrator, and another she refers to only as “the theorist” – meet in college in the late 20th century, and are drawn to each other. They’re passionate; they’re idealistic; they’re committed to the activism of the time (“shantytowns were built on campus to protest apartheid South Africa”) and steeped in the texts and authors and philosophical conceits of the humanities. Over time, they develop a game. “When we spied each other during the day,” the narrator explains, “we had to collapse.”..
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 8:00:51 AMA Thai vendor confronted Israeli tourists outside his shop on the island of Phuket, waving a Palestinian flag.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:50:26 AMAnalysts say an Indian commitment not to allow ousted Bangladesh PM to engage in politics from their soil would help.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 7:46:56 AMFor months, Masoumeh Zakeri has endlessly replayed the last night she spent with her nine-year-old daughter before she was killed in a strike on her school during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran. Motahreh excitedly talked about coming holidays, planned weddings and the clothes she wanted to buy. She had a Ramadan pre-fast meal shortly before dawn and then Zakeri tucked her into bed. “I never saw her again. (That was) the last time,” the 44-year-old mother told Agence...
South China Morning Post • 8/25/2026, 7:09:13 AMRecent attacks in the UK and the US demonstrate critical vulnerabilities that governments need to urgently address.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 6:37:32 AMJoao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target as Chelsea open scoring within 31 seconds of the match in London.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 6:32:43 AMReese broke Chamique Holdsclaw's record of 24 rebounds and added 11 points for her 27th double-double of the season.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 6:12:43 AMDeploying two US carrier strike groups to the Middle East represents a significant concentration of firepower
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 5:19:24 AMGao Zhen, part of a brotherly duo famous for satirical artworks, was convicted of slandering one of China’s heroes after a secret one-day trial.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 5:17:50 AMBurnham, who was in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day, said defense firm MBDA will release details on U.K.-made parts for the SCALP missile to Ukraine to help the country assemble the weapons.
NPR • 8/25/2026, 5:14:03 AMHolyrood ‘inching towards moratorium’ amid concerns over massive proposed developments in Auchtertool and beyond In a village 21 miles north of Edinburgh, a real estate consultancy plans to build a datacentre larger than the village itself – 35 metres high, with an area larger than 100 football pitches. Billed as the second-biggest datacentre in the world, the development in Auchertool, Fife, has attracted 1,600 objections...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 5:00:49 AMSyrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 4:38:24 AMIn Indonesia’s Kalimantan, fires have ravaged tens of thousands of acres, with suffocating smoke reaching Malaysia and putting Singapore on alert Suwadi can barely see five metres in front of him when he steps outside his home in Indonesian Borneo. Each breath, he says, feels “like smoking a cigarette”...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 4:17:06 AMThe comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 4:06:34 AMAustralia confirmed its first case of H5N1 in June in migratory seabirds. Since then, the virus has spread rapidly, straining government responses.
NY Times • 8/25/2026, 4:01:07 AMFootage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 3:56:30 AMAn oil tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman, causing damage but no casualties, the the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said early Tuesday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 3:31:45 AMThe body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 3:07:34 AMAmnesty says India used lethal weapons on ‘Cockroach’ protesters.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 2:53:48 AMThe US has put the world on notice to cease doing business with Iran, but experts say Washington is wary China could retaliate against any sanctions The US has unveiled an expansion of sanctions that it says will cut off Iran’s economic lifeline but stopped short of the most punishing measures, instead putting the world on notice to cease doing business with the Islamic republic. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent warned other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system. He previously urged cooperation from China – the biggest buyer of Iranian oil for several years – although the US blockade of Iran’s ports, renewed in mid-July, has already cut much of the Iranian oil flows to China...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 2:44:59 AMGang members killed around 40 displaced people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, a local mayor said on Monday. The victims were killed in an attack on Sunday night in Kenscoff, in the hills above Port-au-Prince, Mayor Massillon Jean said, describing a “night of terror”. Some people remained missing.
France 24 • 8/25/2026, 2:25:09 AMMuslims in Iraq, Libya and Morocco gathered for Mawlid al-Nabi, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 2:11:08 AMThe 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 2:08:57 AMThe world’s largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:51:16 AMAt least 30 people have been killed in a gang attack on a hillside community that overlooks routes into Haiti's capital.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:46:26 AMAfter repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metres To chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations. The keep – a fortified tower within a castle – had to be moved to repair a wall that was damaged in a major earthquake...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 1:10:44 AMIf the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.
Al Jazeera • 8/25/2026, 1:01:44 AMFar-right leader echoes ally Donald Trump and says operations to ‘track down illegal immigrants’ should begin this week, amid earthquake aftermath Colombia’s far-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced a crackdown on immigrants, ordering authorities to detain and deport people who are in the country irregularly or have committed crimes. In office for just over two weeks, the millionaire former lawyer made the announcement on Sunday as the country continued to grapple with the aftermath of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake on 10 August that killed more than 300 people and destroyed more than 30,000 homes...
The Guardian • 8/25/2026, 12:34:47 AMThe tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
BBC News • 8/25/2026, 12:16:35 AMMore than 3,000 products were shown at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing as China showcased its rapidly growing robotics industry. The event, which ran from 19-23 August, showcased the latest advances across the robotics industry, from humanoid robots to embodied intelligence and cutting-edge components..
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 11:59:48 PMA former fisherman from South Yorkshire is believed to have become the first British citizen to die fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Sky News • 8/24/2026, 11:20:00 PMPresident Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US history.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:54:49 PMWashington also rescinded designation of HTS, formerly led by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, as a 'terrorist' organisation.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 10:32:26 PMWhen the U.S.-Iran war began, more than 1,000 dependents of U.S. Navy personnel in Bahrain were ordered to evacuate. After six months in temporary conditions, they want to know what the plan is.
NPR • 8/24/2026, 10:22:13 PMPrivate meeting between Jeffries and Kushner fuels discussions amid contentious US midterm battle.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 10:19:08 PMA tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages and transport disruption and forcing officials to cancel a Vuelta a Espana cycling stage.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:16:12 PMThe trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 10:13:36 PMThe role marks Harington's third collaboration with HBO, after starring in the tentpole Game of Thrones and financial drama The Industry.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 9:58:49 PMIsrael struck a makeshift tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, killing one man.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:12:06 PMA displaced Palestinian has built a traditional mud-brick house as an alternative to tents.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:45:51 PMIsland nation grapples with violence as it seeks to hold first elections in more than a decade.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:23:39 PMUS Southern Command has struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two accused of trafficking drugs After a pause of more than two months, the US military announced Monday that it once again carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. It brings the overall death toll to 223 people killed in 67 strikes during the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing alleged drug boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. US Southern Command says the campaign has resulted in the destruction of 64 speedboats, three “low-profile” ships and a semisubmersible craft...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 8:23:26 PMFabinho joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad in 2023, where he won the league after his five-year stint at Liverpool.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:03:48 PMKaren Attiah was fired for posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination that the Post said violated its social media policy.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:00:18 PMPresident Sheinbaum criticises Governor Rocha's return amid US drug charges, calling it 'reckless' and 'inappropriate'.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 7:46:42 PMSaudi shipping company Bahri confirmed its vessel was struck, all crew members safe.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 7:44:23 PMIsraeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank aren’t just ‘clashes’, they fit the definition of pogroms.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 7:09:45 PMNew proposal would charge $103,265 for the US's H-1B visas, and make permanent a temporary rule challenged by courts.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 6:46:09 PMFrance and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit focused on bilateral deals and the current crisis in the Middle East.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 6:13:11 PMMass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 6:02:50 PMAs Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 5:41:42 PMThe improbable story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja’s wild youth became the subject of a study, as well as inspiring a novel and a film.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 5:39:42 PMSpokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ mission The Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had been at the centre of a human rights controversy. Prince Harry’s spokesperson confirmed he was no longer a trustee of African Parks, which admitted last year that human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in the Republic of the Congo...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 5:34:50 PMThere have been protests since the girl was found dead last week, three days after she went missing.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 5:24:25 PMA cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 5:16:10 PMOwners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:59:47 PMThe 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:35:57 PMMore than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:27:36 PMJean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too important for energy, regional security, investment and diplomacy in the Middle East to be permanently isolated. So Macron wanted to establish France as an independent, balanced power between the Mediterranean and the Gulf."
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 4:26:34 PMNathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:21:55 PMTehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:02:50 PMHumanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 3:30:54 PMThe UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 3:17:36 PMThe mortal remains of 26-year-old Merchant Navy sailor Akhil Joyan, who was killed in a Russian drone strike on a cargo vessel off Ukraine’s Odessa coast, were laid to rest at his native Vellarikundu on August 24.
The Hindu • 8/24/2026, 3:15:13 PMIsraeli settler attacks, aided by military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 3:02:34 PMSeveral houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 2:48:53 PMGunmen attacked worshippers in Dekara village on Friday taking women, children and older people An armed group has posted a video showing what residents said were about 600 women, children and older people abducted in an attack on a mosque in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State last week. The video, posted on Facebook and WhatsApp, showed large groups of people seated in a forested area surrounded by armed men. Several children could be heard crying in the background...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 2:19:14 PMHamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 1:56:22 PMSaudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 investment plan. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali is at the Elysée Palace and tells us more.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 1:52:23 PMAlgerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 1:48:46 PMWorld’s largest streaming services have also increased subscription costs repeatedly in US, research finds Business live – latest updates Subscribers to Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video in western Europe have faced higher price increases than in any other market in recent years, according to research. Over the past four years the world’s largest subscription video streaming services have dramatically changed their business models introducing lower-priced, basic advertising tiers to attract new subscribers, while also increasingly monetising users willing to pay more for a premium experience...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 1:45:04 PMFilm directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the two Israeli co-directors of No Other Land, investigates ‘Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians’ during the war A new documentary about Israel’s bombing campaign in Gaza, directed by Oscar-winning directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and produced by the Guardian is to receive its world premiere at the Venice film festival. The film, called NAZA, has been produced with Jim Wilson and executive produced by Jonathan Glazer, the team behind The Zone of Interest, and is the only documentary that will compete this year for Venice’s prestigious Golden Lion...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 1:16:20 PMSaudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 12:59:55 PMAverage sea surface temperature outside polar regions was 21.1C on Saturday, latest data finds The world’s oceans were hotter than ever previously recorded on Saturday, according to the latest data. The average surface temperature was 21.1C, with the rising marine heat a stark indicator of the climate crisis. More than 90% of the heat trapped by carbon dioxide from fossil fuel burning enters the oceans. The Guardian’s climate forum 2026 On Tuesday 20 October, join Damian Carrington, and our panel of experts – including Professor Andy Haines, Katie White MP, Asad Rehman, Shruti Suresh Gareth Thomas and Amy Fairman for a hopeful and solutions-focused evening. Book tickets here or at guardian.live..
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 12:49:15 PMTete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 12:48:53 PMIn Guinea, a landslide at a garbage dump outside the capital Conakry has claimed the lives of at least 30 people. The government of the West African country says it has mobilised significant resources to try and find survivors that may still be trapped under massive piles of waste. Less than a week ago, that same government had announced plans to close the Dar-es-Salam landfill due to dangerous conditions there.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 12:42:59 PMIran has warned that Tehran would respond harshly to expanded U.S. sanctions, including measures against countries it sees as cooperating with Washington. The expanded sanctions come after weeks of impasse. The United States has not dislodged Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s traded oil passed before the war started nearly six months ago. Now, Washington is hoping the extra sanctions will bring change. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us about the atmosphere in Iran, from Tehran.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 12:34:40 PMThe government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 12:17:34 PMA funeral mass has been held for one of the teenagers killed in a head-on collision in County Kildare last week - with a heavy police presence at Carlow for the event.
Sky News • 8/24/2026, 12:11:00 PMPro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 12:07:44 PMIsrael has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 11:57:26 AMTest of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Iran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, has billed as “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary”. In advance of the US announcement, the United Arab Emirates, Iran’s single biggest trading partner in the Middle East, announced it was ending all trade with Iran, a move Tehran believes was coordinated between Washington and Dubai...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 11:53:10 AMAn investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 11:08:27 AMChina’s humanoid robots are achieving superhuman feats of athleticism. But how that translates into the real world is still an open question, experts said.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 11:04:52 AMSecurity forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 10:53:21 AMAVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 10:42:16 AMOzon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 10:40:22 AMEuropean leaders are meeting Kyiv as Ukraine holds celebrations for its 35th Independence Day. The so-called Coalition of the Willing is set to hold talks regarding support to the country, four-and-a-half years after the Russian invasion started, with the European Union having announced it was releasing over six billion euros in aid. But US support to Kyiv regarding critical air defence is still missing. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:37:54 AMThe CEO of the German car-making group Volkswagen is warning that the situation at the company is "more than critical". Oliver Blume is saying that ahead of meetings with the car giant's staff. He says Volkswagen and the rest of Germany's car industry are facing "the biggest upheaval in their history" due to global headwinds and Chinese competition.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:19:36 AMWar-induced shortages set off cross-border fuel runs and deepen energy problems for Russia's allies.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 10:11:19 AMAn additional 45,000 people have been placed under evacuation warnings in the northwestern US state of Nevada. This comes as the fast moving Hawk fire threatens the city of Reno. According to officials the fire was "human caused", but they have not detailed if it was set intentionally. Eight hundred firefighters have been mobilized to bring the blazes under control. Unpredictable winds have complicated the effort, and so far there's been zero percent containment.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:10:48 AMMohammed bin Salman has arrived in Paris for a two-day official visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Talks are expected to include the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as new energy routes to bypass the Strait. The two made an appearance at the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, held for the first time outside of Saudi Arabia but largely funded by Riyadh.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 10:03:01 AMUS Southern Command says Sunday's strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:58:03 AMAugust 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia. As European leaders meet in Kyiv, the Coalition of the Willing is set to chair a meeting with Volodymr Zelensky to discuss ways to bolster support for Ukraine, which is facing an escalating bombing campaign from Moscow.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 9:56:58 AMDozens of coordinated arson attacks carried out across Thailand
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:44:57 AMSaudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:44:41 AMIran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 9:44:14 AMArgentinian striker was targeted by fans while warming up and jeered again after coming on in the 66th minute.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:29:26 AMThe move to call off the high-profile event was communicated in June, South Korea said. President Trump shortened another joint military exercise earlier this month.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 9:19:46 AMDespite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025, violence continues in Gaza. On August 23, Israeli strikes left several people dead in the enclave, and a young boy was killed by the Israeli military in the West Bank, according to local authorities. Since the announcement of the truce, more than 1,280 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, while Israel has reported the launch of drones, balloons and kites towards its territory.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 9:17:26 AMBrazil's Alison Dos Santos beats world record holder Karsten Warholm in a thrilling 400m hurdles final at the meet.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:11:46 AMIn his first foreign trip since taking office, Prime Minister Andy Burnham affirmed support for Kyiv despite new warnings from Moscow of consequences for doing so.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 9:08:25 AMMcLaren's reigning champion Lando Norris celebrates his second win in a row from pole position at Zandvoort.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 9:08:25 AMThe tech giant says it does not sell the devices in Russia, but they are widely available on resale markets. When purchased that way, they are virtually impossible to track.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 9:02:44 AMThousands of Argentines are flocking to a remote stretch of Patagonia, seeking work with only backpacks, tents and the hope that they and their country can turn around their fortunes.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 9:02:25 AMAn attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 9:00:32 AMIn recent weeks, the police have closed dozens of cafes, often citing laws that stipulate women must veil in public. Experts say the closures are part of an effort to control public space.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 8:47:21 AMThe director of American Doctor and two physicians in the film discuss the challenges of treating Gaza's wounded civilians and why they believe the world must see what is happening there.
NPR • 8/24/2026, 8:45:40 AMThe settlement threatens Palestinian statehood. But it could help Israel's PM, other far-right leaders before elections.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:45:10 AMOne of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 8:32:46 AMThe religious figure faced various charges, including inciting violence and providing legitimacy to the al-Assad regime.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 8:18:12 AMAt least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 7:26:15 AMEU crews and a Russian aircraft help Serbia fight major wildfires as extreme heat fuels fires across the Balkans.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 7:19:32 AM'Coalition of the Willing' leaders to discuss air defence shortage as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 6:55:58 AMSalah started his first game for the Turkish Super Lig side, whom he joined on a free transfer earlier this month.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 6:18:32 AMGauff beat Pegula for her second Cincinnati Open trophy and Fils overcame Tiafoe for his first Masters 1000 title.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 6:08:15 AMUsing the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 5:40:48 AMParis Saint-Germain snatched a draw away at Rennes (2-2) on the opening day of Ligue 1. Ferran Torres, Paris’s new signing, came on after the break and saved the day for PSG.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 5:36:33 AMInvestors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxiety The new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test this week amid anxiety in government bond markets over inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans. As the world’s most powerful central bank prepares for its annual Jackson Hole conference, analysts said bond traders would be looking for signals from Warsh over its commitment to fighting inflation...
The Guardian • 8/24/2026, 5:00:52 AMUkraine on Monday hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion. The meeting of the Coalition of the Willing will be jointly chaired by the leaders of Britain, France and Germany. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/24/2026, 4:50:32 AMMaradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:19:46 AMFootage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 4:18:16 AM“Drone debris fell on a private children’s centre in Krasnodar. Sadly, two children were killed,” Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said in a Telegram message
The Hindu • 8/24/2026, 4:06:30 AMThe unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one.
NY Times • 8/24/2026, 4:01:07 AMCase fatality rate climbs to nearly 48 percent in DRC, meaning almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 2:02:28 AMThe Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Fix the Schools’ campaign in India is facing pushback from BJP leaders and supporters.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 1:51:40 AMLeah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
BBC News • 8/24/2026, 12:34:59 AMA large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 12:30:00 AMExit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
Al Jazeera • 8/24/2026, 12:12:21 AMIt comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 11:07:10 PMDump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African state A landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks. The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the site and relocate the waste because of the threat it posed, especially during the rainy season, which causes landslides and fatal flash floods each year in crowded, underdeveloped cities across parts of West Africa...
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 10:16:53 PMSerbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 9:27:57 PMAmbassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 9:23:05 PMIn a recent article for Foregin Affairs, Mark Leonard makes that argument that America's leading role in the world order is fading. He discusses his argument with NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.
NPR • 8/23/2026, 9:21:23 PMExpect gory set pieces and jump scares galore in the return of the supernatural anthology series, with Dan Stevens among the many poor souls terrorised by an evil spirit haunting their ward Things that go bump in the night? Bad. Things that go bump in the night in a dilapidated psychiatric hospital? Infinitely worse. That, basically, is the premise of Devil in Silver, the latest volume of anthology series The Terror, which began in 2018 with a supernaturally charged tale of a polar expedition to find out what happened to Sir John Franklin’s voyage. Crikey, it does not end well. The next was set during the second world war and was about shapeshifters from Japanese folklore terrorising a Japanese-American community in southern California. A hiatus followed, but now The Terror is back with a double dose of horror: a malevolent spirit moving in and out of the bodies of the patients of New Hyde psychiatric hospital, and the more tangible but no less frightening diabolism of the US mental healthcare system. Pepper (Dan Stevens, still of Downton Abbey fame despite his many varied roles since) is in New Hyde because the three policemen who arrested him after they caught a few punches he was aiming at his girlfriend’s controlling ex threw him in there rather than completing the paperwork the station would have required. There he meets the lost and suffering souls who have ended up in what amounts, due to underfunding and understaffing, to a holding pen rather than a rehabilitative or care facility. Dorry (Judith Light) is the longest-serving resident – put there decades ago by her husband because of her endless crying fits, though her later memories reveal a greater darkness. Kofi (Chinaza Uche) – or Coffee, as he is called by the rest of his companions until it is too late – was a structural engineer in Ghana but now depends on medication to keep himself steady. Loochie (played by non-binary actor b) ended up in the system after a violent incident with a sibling, but at least one member of staff believes her charge is able to cope in the real world and, as the hospital’s evil spirit gathers strength and wrath, gets the chance to prove it...
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 9:05:42 PMIran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strikes on gas facilities, oil depots and transport routes.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 8:38:25 PMIsrael is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 8:23:01 PMWinds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 8:00:22 PMThe owner of a Swiss bar where a New Year’s fire killed 41 people has been placed in pre-trial detention over alleged violence against his wife, local media reported Sunday. Jacques Moretti and his wife, Jessica, are already under criminal investigation over the deadly blaze at Le Constellation in Crans-Montana.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 7:57:30 PMThe US special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey on Sunday walked back his comments from two days ago that Israel “still” occupies the Golan Heights in violation of UN resolutions, remarks that went against US President Donald Trump’s position on the disputed territory. Israel captured the Golan Heights from Syria in the 1967 Middle East war and annexed it in 1981. The United Nations and most of the international community consider the territory occupied Syrian land and does not recognise...
South China Morning Post • 8/23/2026, 7:44:53 PMGaza’s hospitals face oxygen shortages, putting the lives of premature babies and critically ill patients at risk.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 7:40:11 PMCentre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s influence ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is seeking to position himself as a pro-European, pro-Ukraine alternative to both the far right and hard left.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 7:38:57 PMA landslide at a waste site in Guinea has killed 30 people after a mound of rubbish collapsed on to nearby homes.
Sky News • 8/23/2026, 7:29:00 PMTwo people were killed after a massive Ganesha idol fell onto a crowd during a procession in Mumbai, India.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 7:27:17 PMSenior Colonel Zhou Bo and Sreenivasan Jain discuss China's vision of a fairer, multipolar world and work towards that.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 7:00:56 PMThe outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared 100 days ago and is spreading faster than any on record, officials said.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 6:04:38 PMA migrant boat carrying 15 Tunisians sank off the country's southeastern coast while heading to Italy, killing eight.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 5:57:48 PMBreakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground ‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade war The calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States is a warning to nations worldwide that pursuing any kind of dialogue with the current US administration is doomed at the outset, according to observers who say this recent episode indicates seeking a fair deal is futile. Andrea Lawlor, an associate professor of political science at McMaster University in Ontario, said: “No matter the closeness of the historical relationship, the American administration has signalled that it now prioritises its interests above those of some sort of global economic coordination or harmony...
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 5:24:46 PMThe president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 4:57:05 PMA mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at Dar es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital Conakry, early on Sunday killing at least 30 people, according to a provisional death toll from the country’s civil protection service. Heavy rains, which started at around 3am, washed over the refuse, triggering a landslide that buried nearby shacks. Lancine Sylla, the head of the suburb where the incident happened, said he feared a heavy death toll. Guinea’s minister for territorial administration,...
South China Morning Post • 8/23/2026, 4:54:40 PMIn the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 3:54:32 PMChina has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was due to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole, a government agency said Saturday. Officials said the mission did not meet launch conditions, without providing further details.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 2:23:11 PMIndia and Bangladesh have not been able to move past the contentious question of Sheikh Hasina, living in New Delhi.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 2:17:18 PMThe Ukrainian president repeated his long-held position that elections in the middle of war would tear his country apart.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 2:09:59 PMGreece's most famous islands have spent this year fighting to keep tourists out... with Santorini and Mykonos now capping cruise arrivals and charging steep entry fees just to manage the crowds. But on one small island, they're hoping for the opposite problem. Ithaca, the legendary home of Homer's Ulysses, is banking on a Hollywood boost, as Christopher Nolan's Odyssey draws new attention to a corner of Greece that's largely stayed off the tourist map. Story by Camille Knight.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 1:43:52 PMIn the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 1:37:50 PMEthiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 1:35:06 PMEurope this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as a global climate reckoning? Answer with Stefan Eye-cot, professor of sociology at the University of Hamburg.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 1:15:30 PMRussian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 1:09:15 PMMany local government offices and several vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the 51 attacks late on Saturday.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 1:08:37 PMIran’s new hard-line national security adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, vowed to prevent “a single drop of oil” from leaving the region.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 12:47:30 PMThe embattled Ukrainian president slams Mykhailo Fedorov's idea as a 'tsunami' that would 'split' the country.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 12:19:12 PMEl-Sayed has hit back at JD Vance, saying his identity and religion aren’t causing the Trump administration’s problems.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 12:02:08 PMHumanoid robots smashed sprinting records and competed in boxing, football and martial arts at Beijing’s World Robot Games. While some machines stumbled, toppled or failed to start, the robo-athletes drew cheers from hundreds of spectators and showcased China’s growing dominance in humanoid robotics.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 11:45:17 AMThe medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, as one of the city's landmarks.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 11:44:18 AMThe displaced in Gaza are struggling to find safe, discreet and sanitary toilets amid health crisis.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 11:00:18 AMMore than 2,000 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the first case of this epidemic was recorded in May. The Guardian's global health correspondent, Kat Lay, spoke to CDC Africa's Yap Boum II to understand why health teams on the ground are struggling and what is being put in place to try to contain the spread Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history..
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 10:50:36 AMFar-right influencer Jake Lang was arrested after clashes erupted at his rally outside Minneapolis City Hall.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 10:41:05 AMThe five-day World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, featuring 51 events, 30 sport competitions and more than 2,000 humanoid robots. They have already revealed the technology can out-run and out-jump humans and that they are capable of sports such as table tennis and soccer. And the machines will also take on human tasks, such as connecting cables or handling packages. For China, the Games are another chance to showcase its competitiveness in the global tech race. Details by Eliza Herbert.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 10:22:37 AMNo group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which the military said "aimed at creating unrest".
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 10:22:32 AMThe summer holidays in France are continuing. However, as we head towards the end of August, a trend has emerged. Destinations in the north of the country are proving more popular, due to the series of heatwaves the country has experienced this year.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 10:21:32 AMSaudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the Saudis. Analysis by Andy Miah, chair of Sciences Communication & Future Media at the University of Salford.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 10:09:17 AMBrazilian president Lula de Silva and his political opponent Flavio Bolsonaro pressed on with their presidential campaigns over the weekend, as both candidates held rallies in Rio De Janeiro. Top of the agenda for both candidates was crime, though the two took distinctly different approaches to the issue. Details by Camille Corcoran.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 9:49:31 AMCanada suspended trade negotiations, triggering President Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods. Mark Carney said he would retaliate “dollar for dollar.”
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 9:47:28 AMIn Gaza, the war has upended the lives of an entire generation of children. In an effort to help them cope with the trauma of the conflict, an NGO has launched a project in Khan Younis: a huge swimming lesson that could even set a world record. Hundreds of children have gathered on the beach to learn how to swim. Story by Charlotte Hughes.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 9:46:24 AMTwo months after two earthquakes struck Venezuela, more than 12,500 people are still living in temporary camps in La Guaira. Many survivors are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of loved ones and their homes. They have been forced to adapt to precarious living conditions, exposed to the elements, with little access to medical care and humanitarian aid. France 24 reporters Herminia Fernández and Julio Uribarris visited three camps housing earthquake survivors.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 9:45:24 AMBuoys, dog muzzles, capes, national flags and “base metal statuettes” from Canada are now more expensive for U.S. shoppers.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 9:44:57 AMSaudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It's already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country -- in Paris -- for the first time. This is part of efforts to diversify away from its oil and gas driven economy.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 9:44:11 AMIsraeli air attack near Gaza's Maghazi camp kills one person and injures two others.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 9:43:47 AMThe second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 9:42:05 AM37 injured as magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes eastern Japan
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 9:21:12 AMWater-related conflicts have nearly quadrupled since 2020. As World Water Week 2026 begins, Al Jazeera unpacks the data.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 9:13:23 AMKryvyi Rih is still digging through the wreckage. The Russian strike on a shopping centre there, in President Zelensky's own hometown, has now claimed at least sixteen lives, with several people still unaccounted for. It has added urgency to the request Zelensky has been making for months: he needs Patriot interceptors as the threat of winter looms. Camille Knight has more.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 9:05:59 AMWith cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 9:01:52 AMBad harvests and attacks on trade passages threaten to drive food prices higher.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 9:01:49 AMIsraeli forces launch wide search in Jordan Valley after a stabbing incident in the occupied West Bank village of al-Auja.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 8:38:01 AMIsrael faces mounting debt pressures as wars and declining tax revenues collide and more top earners leave the country.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 7:46:52 AMPresident Donald Trump is betting new sanctions, a naval blockade and ramped-up economic pressure against Iran’s trading partners can accomplish what thousands of bombs and missiles could not: force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. But like other US efforts to force Iran into capitulation, there is one main problem: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has claimed control of the vital Strait of Hormuz and sent volleys of attack drones across the Gulf, may be...
South China Morning Post • 8/23/2026, 7:04:02 AMSimilar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them Ten years ago, Alastair Harper was an advocate for young people’s health sitting in a stuffy meeting room in London planning an air pollution campaign. “My phone started buzzing,” he said. “I took the call, and then told the room I needed to leave immediately. “I had to get to UCLH [one of London’s major hospitals]. My own child was headed there in a blue-lit ambulance because she was struggling to breathe London’s toxic air.”..
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 7:00:26 AMAustralia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 6:48:34 AMThe women’s all-American final will be followed by a men's title clash between Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fils of France.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 6:15:50 AMBob Brown from Saltash has ridden a non-electric scooter from Perth to Sydney.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 6:01:16 AMFollowing the collapse, the CMC Commissioner has directed the Town Planning Wing to undertake a comprehensive inspection of unauthorised constructions across the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits
The Hindu • 8/23/2026, 5:54:43 AMRubén Rocha Moya of Sinaloa reversed course a day after returning to office, amid widespread criticism, including from members of his own party.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 5:46:20 AMEx-Colombian President, Gustavo Petro, says restoring ties with Israel amounts to applauding the Gaza genocide.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 5:10:05 AMThe mysterious collapse of a European cryptocurrency exchange helps to explain why the industry hasn’t shaken off its reputation as a magnet for criminals.
NY Times • 8/23/2026, 4:01:08 AMCoal-dependent Indonesia is reviving decades-old plans to build nuclear power plants that were put on hold following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, as it seeks to meet its decarbonisation targets. Some members of the public and experts, however, have voiced concerns about the risks of a nuclear disaster in the quake-prone country, despite one of the leading candidate sites being an uninhabited island considered not to be in an active seismic zone. The government began discussing...
South China Morning Post • 8/23/2026, 3:52:00 AMHardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security council The new leader of Iran’s top security body has warned its neighbours against joining new US efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy, and threatened US commercial interests in the region, as Donald Trump doubled down on his fanciful view that the strait of Hormuz was a new US territory. Mohsen Rezaei, the hardline new leader of Iran’s supreme national security council, told state television that Iran would target oil-shipping routes out the Gulf – alternatives to the strait of Hormuz – if its neighbours joined what he called the “economic war” waged by the US. Those neighbours would be “considered an enemy” and “we will target their interests”, he said...
The Guardian • 8/23/2026, 3:34:27 AMSolar-powered telemedicine is helping rural Chadians overcome distance and limited access to doctors.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 3:21:03 AMAfter repeated volcanic eruptions near a fishing town in Iceland, two architects are pushing a novel, futuristic way to harness vast lava fields - by turning molten rock into a construction material.
Sky News • 8/23/2026, 2:30:00 AMSaudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) was welcomed on Sunday by French President Emmanuel Macron for a two-day visit to the country. Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship.
France 24 • 8/23/2026, 1:57:12 AMThousands flee Sudan’s Kordofan fighting for relative safety of El Obeid.
Al Jazeera • 8/23/2026, 1:51:47 AMTwo boys aged 12 and 17 were also injured in the attack, while an 18-year-old suspect has been detained.
BBC News • 8/23/2026, 1:34:15 AMArmed men have kidnapped a number of people from a mosque in Nigeria's north-central Niger state, residents and police have said, in the latest mass abduction in a region plagued by violent gangs.
Sky News • 8/23/2026, 1:17:00 AMFor the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 10:29:07 PMIran on Saturday denounced US plans to announce new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. Iran on Saturday warned countries against taking part in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic Republic, saying they would be considered enemies. “We declare to all countries … do not join the economic war waged by the United States. Any country participating in the imposition of...
South China Morning Post • 8/22/2026, 9:21:14 PMIsrael opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:40:58 PMIsraeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:24:51 PMIn an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:24:00 PMUS official Tom Barrack has criticised Israel for failing to give his country adequate warning, a claim Tel Aviv denies.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:18:02 PMTogo’s government said Saturday it had “serious and corroborative evidence” against two French documentary filmmakers arrested last month alongside their Togolese fixer. The three men deny charges of making “false declarations”.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 7:05:17 PMIn Syria, Israel is not only at odds with Turkiye but also with the regional and international consensus.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 6:35:48 PMPolice say three villages and a mosque were attacked, and worshippers kidnapped in central Niger State.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:58:15 PMIsrael’s Chief Rabbi denied Palestinians are a people, claimed Gaza for Jews and called for its destruction and return.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:54:52 PMWhile lawyers for the US president argue the subpoenas are 'cynical', the BBC says they could help shine light on case.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:52:42 PMLiberia's government announced the move on Tuesday, two days before the flight. Politicians say they were not consulted.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:47:02 PMAccident follows similar crashes in Ireland where police highlighted social media trend driving in opposite direction.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:34:28 PMErik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".
BBC News • 8/22/2026, 4:57:19 PMPanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 4:46:22 PMA donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer was reportedly stolen and dragged to death by Israeli settlers.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 4:41:43 PMAs the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 4:17:54 PMPalestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 3:45:40 PMAn open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 3:30:49 PMPrime Minister Mark Carney addressed Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after he ordered negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 3:10:50 PMDozens of former senior French and UK diplomats on Saturday urged their governments to work together to uphold international law in the Palestinian territories, accusing Israel of seeking to "destroy" any prospect of a viable Palestinian state. Analysis by Matthew-Mary Caruchet, FRANCE 24 international affairs editor.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 2:50:57 PMSyria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 2:37:40 PMCollapse of trade talks could lead to job losses, but biggest impact on traditional allies is expected to be political The US has imposed 50% tariffs on some goods from Canada, and the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has vowed to match them “dollar for dollar” after the collapse of trade talks. The tariffs came into force on around $20bn (£14.6bn) of goods – ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors – at 04.00 GMT. Trade experts said the tariffs could result in some job losses, but the largest impact is expected to be political, driving a further wedge between the traditional allies...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 2:04:57 PMWaldhof Mannheim and Kaiserslautern game halted for 30 minutes as eight people hospitalised with about 100 injured.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 1:44:02 PMFires between January and July burned more than 200,000 hectares of land, says the government.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 1:35:57 PMThe prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 1:28:51 PMThis Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the ground by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 1:26:28 PMA right-wing wave is sweeping through the region and that is not good news.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 1:23:56 PMIsrael's genocidal war on Gaza has seen thousands of bodies buried in makeshift sites.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 1:10:45 PMJewish activists provide a ‘protective presence’ to deter settler violence in parts of the Occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 12:51:55 PMWhen Germany was divided, the Guetingers were among the 70 million people split between two opposing nations.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 12:31:00 PMBoy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb A man who abandoned his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji in Japan after the boy complained of feeling tired while on a family hike has been reprimanded by local police. A worker on Japan’s highest mountain discovered the child sitting alone on a bench near the sixth station of the Fujinomiya trail at an altitude of more than 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) on Thursday...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 12:25:16 PMPM tells regional mayors during informal discussions he is keen for tournament to return to British Isles Andy Burnham has said he wants to bring the men’s World Cup to the UK in 2042, returning the tournament to Britain for the first time in almost eight decades. During informal discussions at No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, the prime minister told regional mayors he was keen for the tournament to be played in the British Isles...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 12:13:28 PMChinese robot reaches peak speed of 14.5 metres per second to beat Bolt's 100m record in Beijing, says state media.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 11:30:51 AMIn 1894, when the Belgian city of Antwerp was hosting a World's Fair, more than a hundred Congolese people were forcibly brought to the city to be exhibited in the Congo Pavilion. In this "human zoo", seven Congolese men ultimately died of disease. Today, this shocking episode still haunts Belgium as one of its colonial history's darkest chapters. This year, a monument to the victims was unveiled. Report by Alix le Bourbon and Dave Keating.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 11:05:57 AMWho killed Tupac Shakur? Three decades after the rap superstar was murdered in Nevada, a trial in Las Vegas intends to answer that question. 63-year-old Duane Davis is accused of orchestrating the drive-by killing. Kim Langtree, lecturer in Law and the University of Salford in the UK, has been following the case closely. She delivers her analysis of the case’s latest developments.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 11:03:24 AMThe pilot had reported a "cabin fire in the back" of American Airlines Flight 2398, which landed safely.
BBC News • 8/22/2026, 10:27:25 AMThe two countries are locked in a potentially devastating tariff war after last-minute demands ended talks in Washington late Friday night.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 10:22:04 AMFIFA president Gianni Infantino has been asked to stay away from a youth tournament this weekend in a sign of deepening divisions caused by his attempted World Cup sell-off, Sky News has learnt.
Sky News • 8/22/2026, 9:52:00 AMZolani Tete, who held WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world titles, killed at his home in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 9:51:50 AMOne effect of moving back is that Archie and Lilibet now have the opportunity to be schooled as Britons. Here’s what that might look like.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 9:49:29 AMEarly this Saturday, Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone killed a man and wounded four, according to officials, while a warehouse was on fire in Kyiv. It comes after a Russian bombing killed at least 20 people on Friday, 16 of them in two successive strikes on a busy shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kiyv, Emmanuelle Chaze.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 9:38:57 AMThe football that Diego Maradona punched into the net for his infamous "Hand of God" goal is under the hammer this weekend. The historic ball from that infamous quarter final World Cup match between Argentina and England in 1986 is expected to fetch over 10 million dollars. Details by Camille Knight.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 9:37:21 AMAustralia’s capital will join a gun buy-back as part of a response to a shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday. Albanese’s centre-left government enacted laws in January for the gun buy-back, tighter checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate in the wake of the December 14 gun attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. The state, Australia’s most populous, became the...
South China Morning Post • 8/22/2026, 9:36:45 AMCanada’s prime minister walked away from what he thought was a bad trade deal with the United States. Many Canadians are behind him, but it will be costly.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 9:14:04 AMRussian drones struck a shopping centre in the city of Kryvyi Rih in central Ukraine this Friday. 14 people were killed. Authorities reported that children were among the scores of people injured in the strikes, which targeted President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown. Details by Nick Rushworth.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 9:08:13 AMPresident Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 9:02:01 AMWhen two British historians, Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook, began the show, neither anticipated it would become the top history podcast in the English-speaking world.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 9:00:58 AMThe diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authoritarian leader.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 9:00:29 AMThe man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
BBC News • 8/22/2026, 8:40:49 AMFrances Tiafoe and Brandon Nakashima set up one all-American men's semifinal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula also win.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 8:30:31 AMFifa president tells Sky man: ‘You have a nice haircut’ Defies Concacaf president plea to stay away from youth event Gianni Infantino told a reporter “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” after he was asked whether he had betrayed football over his aborted World Cup sell-off plan. The Fifa president was stopped outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic by the Sky News US correspondent, James Matthews, who challenged the under-fire leader of football’s governing body over why he had not resigned, despite calls from across the game for him to step down...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 8:09:22 AMIn trial that opened on Tuesday, California and 28 other states accused the company of designing addictive sites and violating laws protecting children’s privacy Meta’s business can be boiled down to four words that begin with the letter H: hook, hold, harvest, hide, according to a lawyer who is prosecuting the world’s largest social media company. The owner of Facebook and Instagram “hooks” in users, “holds” them on its platforms for as long as possible, “harvests” their data and then “hides” the truth from the public, she argued...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 8:00:58 AMMLS fine Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Ian Fray for separate incidents in match against Philadelphia Union.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:41:21 AMProfessionals who left a country in turmoil say they are unlikely to return as more in Libya could be planning to leave.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:41:10 AMConflict with Israel derails Lebanon's economic recovery as inflation and consumer prices rise, the global lender says.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 7:35:08 AMEurope’s biggest amateur sports event for children – that has drawn celebrity ambassadors ranging from Sean Dyche to Alastair Campbell – has marked its 30th birthday in Split On a dais overlooking the Adriatic, 20 children are playing chess. Arranged in a circle, they are competing not against each other but against the grandmaster Nigel Short, who passes awkwardly around the group playing one move each time. The children are no slouches, the best young chess players from the Balkans. But, in a twist, they can also call on the support of celebrity coaches. And so we have the unusual sight of precocious chess talents being coached through their games not just by the former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, but by the former Burnley manager Sean Dyche and, in quite the eyebrow-raiser, the rightwing tech billionaire Peter Thiel. This is just one event at the Plazma Youth Sport Games (YSG), which is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the Croatian city of Split this month. Described by some of its more esteemed visitors as “the Davos of sport”, it brings eminent figures from the world of sport and politics to the Dalmatian coast each summer. More important, it is also the biggest amateur sports event for children in Europe. Just under half a million young people from across Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia and North Macedonia took part in qualifying for this year’s event. The finals in 10 sports – from chess to 3v3 basketball – are then held over the course of a week in Split. Alongside the competition, children are encouraged to learn lessons in teamwork, collaboration and putting phones away. The organisers describe Plazma as both a sporting event and a “social project”...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 7:00:57 AMResearchers in North Yorkshire feel the clock ticking as they aim to transform British food production It has the vibe of a Bond villain’s underground lair but the workers in hi-vis and helmets aren’t weighing and packing hard drugs or parts for a death laser. It’s pak choi and lettuce. More than 1,000 metres down, researchers in North Yorkshire have created the world’s deepest underground farm and are running trials for a project that could transform UK food production...
The Guardian • 8/22/2026, 7:00:56 AMAt least two people were reported dead early Saturday by local authorities, after Russian strikes on Ukraine. The strikes came after a series of Russian bombings killed at least 20 people in Ukraine on Friday, including 16 in a daytime drone attack on a busy shopping center in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown Kryvyi Rih.
France 24 • 8/22/2026, 6:02:27 AMFrom father searching for his daughter's body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 5:35:50 AMDuring investigation into the violence, Sata emerged as the prime conspirator in the case, but he had fled to Dubai using a forged passport
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 5:12:47 AMAl Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Northern Philippines where inundated communities are demanding answers.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 4:36:26 AMA 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 4:30:20 AMOsaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 4:01:07 AMMany Italians see themselves in Andrea Bajani’s latest novel, a portrayal of the family as a “little totalitarian system” shaped by psychological and physical violence.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 4:01:07 AMAccording to police officials, the incident occurred late on Friday, August 21, night triggering panic among residents due to the explosion.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 3:48:44 AMThe defence brought their final witness - a forensic psychiatrist - to the stand to testify about the effects of postpartum psychosis.
BBC News • 8/22/2026, 3:43:26 AMMark Carney suspended talks and will take out retaliatory tariffs against the United States after days of negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse.
NY Times • 8/22/2026, 3:41:46 AM“Every time someone asks us where we are from, our fear cannot be described. Once you say West Bengal and if you’re a Muslim, the instant reply is, ‘Go to Bangladesh’. What does it take to prove that we are Indians?”, Rafikul Biswas questioned.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 3:37:24 AMThe CPI(M) organises ‘demand day’ to seek the national disaster tag for the State’s annual deluge
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 3:29:10 AMA federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 3:19:58 AMReshma alias Devyani Pardhi, a tribal Anganwadi worker serving at Numberwadi in Ambegaon taluka in Pune, had made social media reels showing the quality of white dried peas in her video; she had claimed that the peas remained uncooked despite being pressure cooked in the cooker for up to 10 whistles.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 3:12:16 AMTunisia was once a major departure point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, but departures have fallen sharply over the past two years amid a crackdown and tighter maritime controls, backed by European funding and modern border-monitoring equipment, particularly from Italy.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 2:52:34 AMU.S. President Donald Trump said, "We have total control of that entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz, and that means well into it, the land areas."
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 2:22:17 AMThe ₹600-crore Yamanashi fund, the dedicated Yamanashi Desk at Invest UP and regular coordination with JETRO and JICA will help us move faster from dialogue to implementation, says Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 2:20:22 AMPeru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 2:09:58 AMOnce a strategic military outpost and briefly the administrative headquarters of the Cuddapah district, the fort witnessed shifting centres of power. Its history, inscriptions, temples, sculptures, and architectural remains reveal the rich cultural legacy of this centuries-old monument, which is nestled between the Palakonda and Veligonda hill ranges, situated on the left bank of the Penna River.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 1:54:57 AMJay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, a Gujarat native who lived in Jersey City, New Jersey, was detained in Canada while attempting to flee to Qatar.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 1:53:53 AMLadakh’s key civil society groups, including Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), earlier this week submitted a list of “non-negotiable” demands to the administration and insisted on the withdrawal of pending cases against locals, who were arrested after the September 2025 violence in Leh.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 1:44:50 AMSaja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 1:42:33 AMDhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 1:26:40 AMNormal life in Punjab was disrupted, with shops and commercial establishments remaining fully or partially closed in rural areas.
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 1:14:42 AMVideos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building
The Hindu • 8/22/2026, 12:54:23 AMVictory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 12:38:06 AMGuyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 12:32:35 AMUkraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
Al Jazeera • 8/22/2026, 12:06:48 AMThey will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?
BBC News • 8/22/2026, 12:03:10 AMEditor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 11:51:40 PMThe US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 11:19:48 PMA weak monsoon has left farmers on both sides of the Cauvery struggling with dwindling water supplies. In Karnataka, farmers are worried about irrigation even as the State faces pressure to release water to Tamil Nadu, where large tracts of paddy fields remain barren. The competing demands have sharpened tensions between the two States
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 10:44:40 PMJoyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers are expected to supply a total of 1,28,499 one-gram gold rings for a four-month period beginning from June
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 10:20:03 PMAfter U.S. prosecutors accused Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, he said he would step down to focus on his defense. On Friday, he declared he was back.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:41:23 PMThe governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 9:38:32 PMThree boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution"
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 9:11:13 PMBriton felt ‘tired’ before Lausanne Diamond League 200m Audrey Werro triumphs in 800m in front of home crowd Britain’s Amy Hunt, who won a historic four golds at the recent European Athletics Championships, had to be happy with second behind the American Kayla White in the 200m at the Lausanne Diamond League on Friday. White won in 22.18sec, with Hunt holding off Nigeria’s Favour Ofili in a photo-finish at 22.32. Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, the two-time former world champion in the event, pulled up with 70m of the race to run. Hunt said she had been “tired before the race and my pre-competition felt pretty stiff”...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 8:41:57 PMHundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 8:35:07 PMTurkey’s request for an Interpol ‘red notice’ came at a time of escalating tensions between the two countries.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 8:29:03 PMThe UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 8:27:14 PMPope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 8:16:59 PMUK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 8:03:35 PMFive of the people flown to Liberia under the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program resisted leaving the plane. They were then flown to Equatorial Guinea.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 7:49:12 PMWhile the government says it is preventing an insurrection, activists and international observers have raised fears about arbitrary arrests and electoral fraud.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 7:47:41 PMCourt cuts Infowars founder's penalty for false claims that school shooting was a 'hoax' from $50m to $1.5m.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:29:20 PMFifteen years since Tripoli fell, Libyan parties are finally working towards unity.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:21:08 PMPalestinians with missing relatives are marking International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to Victims of Terrorism.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:14:42 PMNetanyahu and Erdogan trade insults as Ankara seeks warrant for Israel's attacks on Global Sumud Flotilla activists.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:08:30 PMA Russian drone strike hit a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 14 people and injuring over 100
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 6:40:11 PMThis would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 6:29:31 PMIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the US because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the long-time foes remain on hold, and the war started by the US and Israel in February has been locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially shut, and Washington is persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. “It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we...
South China Morning Post • 8/21/2026, 6:29:22 PMOne suspect is in custody, but police have not disclosed a possible motive.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 6:27:15 PMAnother 121 people were injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 6:23:11 PMA pair of Russian drone strikes that hit a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih Friday killed 14 people and wounded scores more, authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of targeting emergency workers in a "double-tap" strike, with the second drone reportedly striking the mall half an hour after the first.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 6:07:50 PMCM says KMRL authorities issued a press release on name change proposal without consulting with government
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 5:30:59 PMTehran has threatened Bulgaria, home to a US air base, but how credible is that threat?
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 5:29:17 PMOfficials were careful not to point a finger, after revealing what they said was a plan for a political attack, at a time when a series of destabilizing actions have been blamed on Russia.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 5:28:45 PMIsraeli settlers fatally shot 17-year-old Karim Sanad Shalaldeh while Israeli forces killed 58-year-old Fathi Khazem.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 5:17:55 PMRavi Naidu dismisses allegations of irregularities and challenges YSRCP to debate APPSC Group I and II exams held under previous government
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 5:09:59 PMFrench border police clashed with migrants in northern France on Friday, as they intercepted a small boat.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 4:58:28 PMViolence has escalated in the West Bank where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed in almost 1,500 attacks by Israeli settlers
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 4:32:48 PMGerman intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 4:26:53 PMCanadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carney faces a tough sell back home.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 4:22:44 PMAn eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 4:20:55 PMIn order to create an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a leader beloved by his people, pro-Russia social media users have been claiming that he travels without a security team, unlike other heads of state. To illustrate this claim, they shared a video of his latest trip to Siberia. The footage, however, shows him with a large security contingent.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 4:05:17 PMIsraeli settlers entered a stone quarry in Wadi Al-Rakheem near Hebron overnight and set fire to heavy machinery
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 4:00:02 PMFive-time major champion Sinner, who won the US Open in 2024, will not be competing at Flushing Meadows this year.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 3:57:54 PMLeandro Paredes banned for 10 games as FIFA suspends three Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle with Spain.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 3:31:33 PMIn Cuba, seven months of an effective oil blockade imposed by the Trump administration has not only increased power outages but is also leaving more and more people without running water. In August 2025, 2.6 million people on the Caribbean island nation had difficulty accessing water, according to the Cuban Institute of Hydraulic Resources. Today, that figure has risen to 3.5 million – around a third of the population. FRANCE 24’s Ed Augustin reports on the health risks rippling through the island.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 3:28:52 PMJapan's farmers are opting for more nocturnal schedules as daytime summer heat makes working conditions dangerous. North of Tokyo, Motoaki Iijima harvests flowers in his illuminated greenhouse long after sunset. The farmer was pushed to make a dramatic change after a worker suffered heatstroke picking sunflowers in the greenhouse three summers prior. A few towns away, poultry farmer Tetsuya Usuba has also adopted a nocturnal schedule, waking his flock at 2:30 am to eat.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 3:25:21 PMThree Argentina players have been banned for a number of games for their role in a brawl at the World Cup final - with the country's football association fined £235,000 over a Falklands Islands banner.
Sky News • 8/21/2026, 3:25:00 PMHarry and six other high-profile figures lost a privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers. They may eventually have to pay more than twice the initial sum, a judge said.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 3:24:02 PMRecent surveys suggest the broader public views both of them negatively, especially in comparison to Harry’s brother, William, and his wife, Kate.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 3:23:39 PMPutin's forces continue to bring horror to Ukrainian civilians as Kyiv destroys key sections of Russian infrastructure.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 3:13:31 PMScientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record.
BBC Science • 8/21/2026, 3:07:37 PMSummerhall, Edinburgh Intertwining his diaries with Anne Frank’s gives Brine a tough job, but his passionate performance and force of will combine in a heady brew It’s a hell of a swing to make a show paralleling your first love with Anne Frank’s – the more so for that show about her to end on an uplift. But Salty Brine is nothing if not the man for a big swing. This most overbrimming of cabaret artists is in town with his Living Record Collection project, which makes shows inspired by, and featuring, the songs from beloved rock and pop albums. This one takes Neutral Milk Hotel’s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea as the launchpad for an inquiry into religious traditions, the origins of the world, the migration of souls – and the adolescent passions of Frank and Brine. Is it in poor taste, I wondered, to co-opt the horrifying story of this murdered teenager for aesthetic effect? In Brine’s defence, the album in question itself riffs dreamlike on Frank’s story, fashioning from it something deeply moving – and the same could be said, for my money, of How Strange It Is...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 3:07:18 PMSeveral Argentina players including midfielder Leandro Paredes have been slapped with bans and fines for taking part in scuffles during the World Cup final against Spain in July. Paredes, who was banned for 10 international matches, was also fined $90,000.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 2:39:10 PMThe all-British, much anticipated boxing showdown between Fury and Joshua was scheduled for November.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 2:38:45 PMOfficials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 2:38:05 PMEnzo Maresca replaced Pep Guardiola between seasons but says Man City may need patience before more trophies arrive.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 2:36:24 PMCEUTA, Spain – Moroccan families are searching for loved ones who left last month for the Spanish enclave of Ceuta during a large wave of migration. Many of them are camping outside the Tarajal border post on the Moroccan side in hopes of obtaining information. Spain has set up a special office for missing persons.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 2:35:57 PMThis year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far. It is expected to be the most "intense" El Nino in more than a century, the head of long-range forecasting at the UK's Met Office warned on Friday. Stacked on top of long-term human-caused climate change, the temporary jolt will offer a glimpse of the heat the world can expect by the late 2030s, experts say.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 2:28:01 PMThe attack is the latest in a series of frequent and deadly aerial strikes targeting armed pro-democracy forces and ethnic armed groups in the country. The strikes often cause civilian casualties
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 2:24:55 PMFunerals have been held for two teenagers killed when the car they were in drove the wrong way down a motorway and crashed into another vehicle.
Sky News • 8/21/2026, 2:24:00 PMWorld No 1 makes ‘difficult decision’ to miss slam ‘New York has a special place in my heart’ Jannik Sinner will miss the US Open with a right knee injury. The world No 1 has not played a match since beating Alexander Zverev last month to successfully defend his Wimbledon title, missing the Masters 1000 events in Canada and Cincinnati. The news comes a day after his great rival Carlos Alcaraz, whom the Italian lost to in the final in New York 12 months ago, revealed he will make his comeback at Flushing Meadows after four months out with a wrist injury...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 2:21:49 PMThe US Treasury Secretary, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:59:28 PMPalestinian and Israeli authorities offered divergent accounts of the incident, which came as settler violence has surged across the Israeli-occupied territory.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 1:57:02 PMBeijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 1:44:41 PMBJP national secretary says that the delay in implementing the PM SHRI project in the State was a clear example of the extremist forces at work
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 1:29:53 PMLiverpool's new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:29:28 PMIn Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:29:19 PMSouth Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:04:32 PMIsraeli soldiers were filmed throwing belongings from Palestinian homes in Qusra.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:01:54 PMMin Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 12:48:17 PMExtreme temperatures and drought are adding to the stress on oak trees that have lived for hundreds of years and play a key role in the national imagination.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 12:17:42 PMA six-year-old child has collapsed and died after being slapped by his teacher in India.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 12:17:21 PMGoverning bodies had asked for ruling to end cases Judge says claimants ‘blameless’ for missing documents More than 500 former rugby union and league players’ lawsuits over neurological injuries can continue, London’s high court ruled on Friday, despite their former lawyers’ failure to disclose key medical evidence to governing bodies. World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union, plus the Rugby Football League and the British Amateur Rugby League Association, argued the claimants’ lawyers had repeatedly failed to provide records...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 12:09:49 PMCoach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 12:08:19 PMThe overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 11:57:37 AMExperts say the project would partition the occupied West Bank, making the prospect of Palestinian statehood impossible.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 11:57:21 AMAeroplane maker said to have watered down plans to restrict working from home to one day a week Airbus has reportedly bowed to employee demands on remote working, after a series strikes over its chief executive’s return-to-the office orders. The world’s largest aeroplane maker is said to have watered down plans to restrict remote working to one day a week from September. Currently, staff are able to work remotely for two...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 11:37:23 AMFormer Brazil star Ronaldinho, who retired from the game in 2015, said on Thursday that he was making a comeback 11 years later with Italian third-division side Ravenna to try and score "a 300th goal". The 46-year-old, who won the World Cup in 2002 and the Ballon d'Or in 2005, ended a glittering career when he played his last official match in September 2015 with Brazilian club Fluminense.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 11:33:55 AMRahul Gandhi alleges that 19-year-old pellet gun victim Sahil Lochab was not allowed to file an FIR
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 11:32:43 AMDrivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 11:31:51 AMA magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 11:14:38 AMIsraeli settlers attack six times a day in the occupied West Bank. AJLabs looks at how Palestinian land is taken.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 11:12:32 AMTake a walk with us through Beijing, where everyday A.I. can be useful, gimmicky, or unexpectedly funny.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 11:02:07 AMHolders Inter Milan face challenge from reinvigorated AC and Juventus, while Napoli and Roma look to bounce back.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 10:56:43 AMMohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with the United States, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 10:44:10 AMBritain's Met Office has predicted sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific will reach an "unheard-of" level of potentially more than three degrees above average, triggering severe droughts across South America and the West Pacific. Such an event would have serious knock-on effects for global food security.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 10:28:32 AMGerman authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 10:10:52 AMJustice Nath questioned why the government could not comply with the direction while simultaneously pursuing its review petition
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 10:08:44 AMWeeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 10:01:49 AMJosh Tarling returns to cycling in Spain a week after brother Finlay dies during Tour of Portugal.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 10:01:17 AMWith plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US With its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its quaint cafes and old-school cantinas, as well as the mix of English and Spanish spoken on the street, the Tabacalera neighborhood in downtown Mexico City has a certain US feel – so much so that it is has become known as Little LA. The nickname is about more than appearances, however. In recent years, this corner of the metropolis has become a haven for many Mexicans deported from the US, particularly those who spent years or decades living across the border and for whom Mexico feels like a foreign country. In Little LA, they have found a more familiar place to belong...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 10:00:31 AMIt is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 9:53:47 AMShe is a near-constant presence at US President Donald Trump's side, but until recently his ultra-loyal aide Natalie Harp had managed to stay out of the spotlight. That has all changed since it emerged the 35-year-old was one of a handful of people who secretly swapped from Air Force One with Trump in Turkey after a security threat. The blonde executive assistant to the president was then mentioned by a Democratic senate hopeful, in comments that set the internet alight – and incensed the White House.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 9:42:04 AMTorrential rainfall had led to flash flooding in parts of New York City.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 9:40:04 AMElena Rybakina's Cincinnati withdrawal raises concerns over the fitness of the world number two ahead of US Open.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 9:11:55 AMThe Italian prime minister is leading what will soon be the longest-lasting government in the country’s postwar history. She shows herself by turns funny and fierce in a rare interview.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:04:12 AMBritish regulators are investigating Al-Khair Foundation after U.S. prosecutors accused a man affiliated with the group of funding terrorism.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:04:05 AMOn 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest? Almost 100 days ago, Africa’s public health watchdog reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There have now been almost 5,000 cases and more than 2,000 deaths since 15 May, making this Ebola outbreak the biggest and most deadly in the DRC’s history...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 9:02:22 AMIn a rare interview, the onetime political outcast reflects on her route from “the uncomfortable side of history” to the threshold of leading Italy’s most durable postwar government.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:01:20 AMBoxing’s most mercurial star is putting an old friendship aside as he moves up to 147lb to challenge Rolly Romero for the welterweight title he won against Ryan Garcia For more than a decade, Teófimo López’s friendship with Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero endured through amateur tournaments, Las Vegas sparring sessions and the mismatched peaks and troughs of two volatile careers. That friendship ended, López says, the moment they signed to fight one another. On Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena along the Vegas Strip, the 29-year-old López will challenge for Romero’s World Boxing Association welterweight title. The former lightweight and junior-welterweight champion is moving up to 147lb in pursuit of a belt in a third division. For Romero, himself a three-weight belt-holder after stacking titles at 135lb and 140lb, a victory would add another marquee name to a résumé transformed by last year’s upset of Ryan Garcia. The fight will be broadcast globally on Dazn pay-per-view and will see the champion go off as a roughly 2-1 underdog...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 9:00:31 AMBiennial tournament could launch as early as 2028 Confederations are seeking to oust Gianni Infantino Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in another direct challenge to Fifa. The Guardian has learned that having come together to push for Gianni Infantino’s removal in the light of the World Cup sell-off controversy, the two confederations are now working on creating their own biennial tournament, which could launch as early as 2028 after the next European Championship...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 9:00:30 AMEbola virus, hantavirus and the pathogen that causes Covid-19 likely jumped from animals to humans. So do these viruses — and scientists say climate change is speeding their spread.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:00:29 AMRescue teams no longer enter the city of Lyman, in eastern Ukraine, because it is deemed too dangerous. The only way out is a terrifying journey on foot.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 9:00:08 AMExperts warn Trump's transactional approach to alliance will erode political trust
NPR • 8/21/2026, 9:00:00 AMVolume of goods sold in stores and online dropped 0.5% in July, ONS says Business live – latest updates Retail sales across Great Britain weakened last month despite the men’s football World Cup and record temperatures boosting the demand for food and drink. The Office for National Statistics said the volume of goods sold in stores and online fell 0.5% in July. That is down from 0.7% rise in June – revised down from initial estimates of 1% – and a 1.3% rise in May...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 8:58:10 AMFive people are missing after a fire broke out in the Swiss town of Thusis, local police have said.
Sky News • 8/21/2026, 8:49:00 AMRussia has begun importing fuel as Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries and depots cause shortages.
NPR • 8/21/2026, 8:45:01 AMThe couple lost their publicly funded security after deciding to leave Britain in 2020, deepening their split with the royal family.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 8:15:20 AMThe official death toll from Typhoon Maysak’s devastating floods in southern China jumped from 39 to 159 on Friday, as authorities updated the figures for the first time in six weeks. According to media briefings held in Nanning and Guigang in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, 10 people remained missing and the disaster affected more than 1.65 million people, state news agency Xinhua reported. The typhoon triggered “historically rare, large-scale and persistent heavy rainfall” in the province in...
South China Morning Post • 8/21/2026, 8:12:15 AMA 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday, injuring three people and damaging at least 22 homes, six schools and 12 medical centres, according to preliminary assessments. The quake was also felt in Lima and several other parts of the country.
France 24 • 8/21/2026, 8:08:21 AMCarolus Winfridus was asleep when an earthquake struck off Indonesia’s island of Flores, as he was awoken by intense rumbling and saw his wardrobe doors flying open. He and his family quickly scrambled for a way out of their house in the town of Maumere, Sikka Regency, one of nine regencies hit by Saturday’s devastating 7.7-magnitude quake that killed almost 80 people and displaced nearly 100,000. Survivors and officials describe how blocked roads, power cuts and relentless aftershocks have...
South China Morning Post • 8/21/2026, 8:03:05 AMIsraeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:58:41 AMThe 'unacceptable' E1 plan carries 'legal and reputational consequences' for those participating, European nations warn.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:56:21 AM‘Unprecedented’ weather pattern over Pacific Ocean to be felt worldwide with severe droughts expected in southern hemisphere The El Niño event developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest for more than a 100 years, the UK’s Met Office has said. Increased rainfall and storms are forecast to hit the UK this autumn as a result of the “unprecedented” weather pattern, which will also cause severe droughts in the southern hemisphere, the Met Office warned...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 7:42:21 AMEx-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England's new red-ball coach.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 7:37:35 AMEight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 7:06:16 AMNorway’s world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in France Magnus Carlsen, Norway’s world No 1, triumphed again last weekend when he won the 2026 Esports World Cup, staged over four days at the prestigious venue of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Carlsen retained his title from Riyadh 2025 and took home a monster first prize of $250,000 (£183,000). The time limit was close to blitz, 10 minutes each per player with no per move increment, a format where blunders would be hoped for, and were indeed made, as entertainment for the capacity audience...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 7:00:29 AMCourt to rule on whether five activists accused of vandalising a Barclays bank will face terrorism sentencing.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 6:56:19 AMBritish YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on allegations he raped a woman in Australia almost two years ago.
Sky News • 8/21/2026, 6:54:00 AMThe crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 6:46:08 AMThe collection documents key moments in Gandhi’s freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 6:33:32 AMRolling coverage of the latest events in global financial markets, the economy and major corporate moves Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Retail sales fell in July after a bumper period the previous month, despite the World Cup luring punters into pubs and the hot weather boosting alcoholic drink sales in supermarkets. 7am BST: ONS retail sales data 7am BST: ONS public finances 9am BST: Flash PMI eurozone 9.30am BST: UK flash PMI 2.45pm BST: US flash PMI..
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 6:24:22 AMOn Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union government’s ₹91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 6:19:36 AM3% hike offer is inadequate to compensate for the prevailing inflation, says APJUDA, adding that it has been assured of another round of talks
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 6:14:54 AMCyclist Josh Tarling will ride in a Spainish event just eight days after his younger brother Finlay died when he was hit by a car during the Volta a Portugal.
Sky News • 8/21/2026, 6:12:00 AMThe State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 5:41:12 AMThirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 5:00:57 AMThe body of Lily Hooper, 18, has been airlifted from a national park in the Southern Highlands following an eight-day search.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 4:54:21 AMPacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories Japan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russia’s navy around the disputed islands visited by Vladimir Putin last week amid continuing tensions between the two countries. Russia’s Pacific fleet said on Thursday that it had fired Bastion surface-to-ship missiles from Etorofu, the largest island in the disputed archipelago, simulating an attack on enemy vessels, hitting all of its targets approximately 300km away...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 4:54:01 AMFootage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 4:47:56 AMThe new government of Peter Magyar hoped to use the suite overlooking the Danube as evidence of an autocrat’s indulgence. The trappings fell short.
NY Times • 8/21/2026, 4:01:09 AMChester zoo resident, 23, ‘back to her usual feisty self’ after electrochemotherapy for tumour in her jaw A 15ft (4.5-metre) python is believed to be the first snake in the world to be given a pioneering, life-saving cancer treatment normally used on humans. The 50kg reticulated python, named Jodie Foster after the Hollywood star, has just turned 23 and lives at Chester zoo. Keepers first became concerned that she may be unwell when she began eating less and spending more time inactive in her habitat...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 4:00:25 AMValue of banknotes in circulation rises from €1bn in 2016 to €1.6bn in 2026 as people advised to keep stash of cash The number of banknotes in circulation in the EU is increasing despite widespread smartphone payments, new data shows, with wildfires ripping through parts of Europe fuelling demand for an emergency stash of cash. While cash plays second fiddle to contactless payments in many cities across Europe, the amount in circulation is actually going up, Philip Lane, the chief economist of the European Central Bank (ECB), said at the MacGill summer school conference in Ireland...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 4:00:24 AMSources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 2:52:29 AMLee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung - leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance – were tried under under a 2020 national security law Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 were found guilty of “incitement to subversion”, in a case widely criticised as exemplifying the erosion of freedom of expression in the Chinese city. Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41 “incited other persons to organise, plan, commit or participate in acts by unlawful means with a view to subverting the state power”, a press summary handed out to reporters said...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 2:45:42 AMJapan executed on Friday a man convicted of an arson attack on a pachinko parlour in 2009 that killed five people, authorities said. It was Japan’s first hanging since Takahiro Shiraishi, the “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered nine people, was put to death in June 2025. Sunao Takami, the man executed on Friday, doused a pachinko parlour – a popular game mixing pinball and a slot machine using small steel balls – near his home in Osaka with petrol and set it on fire, killing four...
South China Morning Post • 8/21/2026, 2:38:31 AMThree activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
BBC News • 8/21/2026, 2:22:17 AMFurther restrictions on shipping lane possible as Central America gripped by severe drought The Panama canal will cut the number of ships passing through it starting next month because of drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific said Thursday. From 3 September, the number of vessels allowed through each day will fall from 36 to 34 due to low water levels in two artificial lakes that feed the canal, the Panama Canal Authority said. From 15 September, the number of ships permitted will drop to 32...
The Guardian • 8/21/2026, 2:21:55 AMThree projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 2:11:33 AMTunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 1:06:30 AMWhile the Taliban have retained power, a weak economy, suffocating restrictions on women, international isolation and growing tensions with Pakistan remain key challenges; widespread poverty, unemployment and dependence on humanitarian assistance are the reality for millions
The Hindu • 8/21/2026, 12:54:49 AMThe two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 12:44:46 AMThe Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
Al Jazeera • 8/21/2026, 12:12:37 AMThe US hit a debt milestone this week, but just how worried should we be about the world's largest economy?
BBC Business • 8/20/2026, 11:15:15 PMThe suspect, Jessica Bowie, 35, was arrested on charges of providing material support for 'terrorism'.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 11:01:15 PMUS military exercises with South Korea end early on Friday, at a time when the North is in a position of strength.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 10:01:26 PMExperts worry that the conflict in Iran and other regional dynamics are setting the stage for a Somali pirates’ comeback.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:57:54 PMPresident Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:45:49 PMJapan had tried to dissuade the U.S. from imposing sanctions on Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, but the White House pressed ahead.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:19:47 PMNigeria's Drug enforcement has broken up an international cocaine trafficking ring that used the continent's most populous country as a transit point for internaionally bound shipments of life devastating narcotics.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 9:17:10 PMManas Vajpayee, a government bank employee, posted on WhatsApp that he killed his wife for cheating and then shot his sister before taking his own life
The Hindu • 8/20/2026, 8:50:49 PMThe former prime minister of Pakistan, who was convicted on corruption charges, has been fighting a legal battle over his medical treatment.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 8:40:24 PMOur colleagues at The Amplifier newsletter have music recommendations for the final sun-basking days of summer.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 8:37:59 PMHeartbreak, loss on Lebanon’s front lines, the story of a first responder
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:28:44 PMThe incident took place in the country's northwest Sokoto state, with many of the victims feared to be children.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 8:27:36 PMFour railway workers spraying herbicide on tracks north of Tokyo were killed by an express train.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:27:27 PMCameroonian President Paul Biya returned to the country on Thursday after a 73-day absence, with local media reporting the 93-year-old had been in Geneva with his family and close aides. The country's opposition criticised Biya's long absence, saying he had left the country on "autopilot".
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 8:19:47 PMAmputee children in Gaza are learning to swim as part of a programme helping them rebuild confidence and mobility.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:05:53 PMAll Thing Considered host Mary Louise Kelly speaks with NPR correspondents Tom Bowman and Emily Feng about the ways in which the U.S. war with Iran is connected to other conflicts across the globe.
NPR • 8/20/2026, 8:05:10 PMSyria's civil society grapples with redefining its role as the state reasserts itself after Assad's fall.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:59:54 PMAgreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown Twenty deportees from the United States arrived in Liberia on Thursday, as part of a new agreement that will see the west African country receive as many as 1,200 people under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The group arrived at the Roberts international airport outside the capital, Monrovia. The Liberia-US agreement is one of the largest third-country deportation arrangements pursued by the administration since Trump returned to office last year...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 7:57:59 PMEngland were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan's meagre first innings of 171.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:45:08 PMUS authorities charged Jessica Bowie, a woman who allegedly supported the Islamic State group, with a terrorism offense Thursday after she told an FBI informant she "wanted to destroy" the New York State Capitol buildings.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 7:31:12 PMThe earthquake was felt in several regions of southern Peru, including Ica and Arequipa
The Hindu • 8/20/2026, 7:29:21 PMTotal prize pool for tournament will be $108m Players guaranteed $140,000 for making first round The world’s leading tennis players have welcomed the US Open’s announcement of a 20% increase in prize money and agreed not to continue their protests at this year’s tournament as a result. The build up to both the French Open and Wimbledon was overshadowed earlier this year by a media boycott as the players continue to demand a greater share of tournament revenues, but after the US Tennis Association announced a record prize pot of $108m there will be no such disruption at Flushing Meadow...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 7:23:21 PMResearcher Nathan Cofnas, an outspoken critic of DEI, was himself sacked from Cambridge in 2024 over his views on race.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:13:53 PMScott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:11:44 PMFishermen were rescued after being found floating in the Pacific where they spent five days clinging to a fish cooler
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:10:45 PMThe detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 7:10:08 PMSchools across Thailand are carrying out active shooter drills to save lives and spread awareness.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:59:08 PMWho is Ahmad Hassoun, the 'barrel bomb mufti' close to the inner circle of the al-Assad regime?
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:55:52 PMThe US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 6:40:46 PMSwalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:39:03 PMLiberia is part of a growing list of partners under US President Donald Trump to accept third-country deportations.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:22:58 PMAl Jazeera’s AlMigdad Alruhaid travelled along one of the main supply roads to Sudan’s besieged city of el-Obeid.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:16:55 PMHuman Rights Watch alleges that the killings by Africa Corps troops took place in the presence of Malian soldiers.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 6:13:49 PMMeta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings It stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in Ireland: Strancally castle. The Meta chief executive and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought the gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare (440-acre) estate in county Waterford to use as a base during visits to Ireland...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 5:39:44 PMGhent University in Belgium said it suspended the professor, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 5:37:00 PMBangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:35:34 PMHumanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:17:47 PMLatest profit warning is particularly disappointing in a World Cup year, which should have given the business a sporty buzz JD Sports cuts £50m from profit forecast as cost of living pressures hit trainer sales It was a slower quarter for “high-heat footwear product”, said JD Sports. It didn’t mean it was struggling to shift sandals during a heatwave. Rather, it was referring coyly to the big global trainer brands’ failure to come up with hot new designs. When Nike and Adidas, reckoned by City analysts to account for slightly more than half JD’s sales, are on tepid form, the self-styled “king of trainers” retailer usually is as well. The low-heat grumble will be familiar to JD’s shareholders. So, too, the one about “incremental cost of living pressures”, especially in the US. And the phrase “a promotional market” has appeared so often in the company’s updates in the past couple of years that it would be easier to tell us when discounting isn’t dominant...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 5:14:31 PMA Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:05:31 PMFamilies in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:02:43 PMAlessandro Rapinese issues the prohibition for the historic city centre after an encounter with a cyclist last month.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 4:53:20 PMWhile President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 4:46:04 PMCritics in Liberia, a small West African nation, say their government has not explained why it agreed to one of the largest U.S. deportation deals, who the deportees are, or how they will be handled.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 4:37:49 PMHundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 4:22:46 PMAuthorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 4:19:30 PMAs yields are dragged higher in the UK, Europe and Japan, the impact for consumers and businesses will be far-reaching Government borrowing costs around the world have surged to the highest levels in decades amid growing fears over US bond market turmoil. Anxiety about Donald Trump’s handling of the US economy, and concern that the US president’s war with Iran is driving up inflation, are triggering a sell-off in the US bond market...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 4:14:59 PMA barn owl stranded some 70 nautical miles out to sea was rescued by an astonished British Army sailing crew competing in a gruelling race around Britain and Ireland.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 4:13:05 PMAt least 50 people, mostly children, have died after a boat carrying farm labourers capsized in Nigeria.
Sky News • 8/20/2026, 4:12:00 PMThe 62-year-old said that his "world was turned upside down" when a brain tumour was discovered.
BBC Culture • 8/20/2026, 4:01:37 PMRiyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 3:51:46 PMRussia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 3:41:56 PMHe is the second fisherman to have lost his life after a fisherman Maveeran was killed recently; the two were part of a group of four fishermen engaged in fishing in Saudia Arabia when they were allegedly shot
The Hindu • 8/20/2026, 3:33:18 PMStadium has hosted two men’s World Cup finals Arena Itaquera in São Paulo will host 10 matches The Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening game and the final of next year’s Women’s World Cup. The 78,838-capacity stadium, which hosted the finals of the 1950 and 2014 men’s World Cups as well as the finals of the Olympic football competitions in 2016, will be the venue for Brazil’s Group A match on 24 June and the final on 25 July. Fifa released the schedule on Thursday for all 64 matches for the tournament, which features 32 teams. The draw will take place this year after more of the qualification playoffs have been contested...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 3:25:54 PMThe US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 3:24:42 PMThe Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco. Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush into the north African territory on July 30-31, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports from Madrid, Spain.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 3:18:09 PMSpanish authorities have cleared the El Trampolín beach area in Ceuta, relocating around 1,500 migrants and asylum seekers according to official government figures. This large-scale operation addresses the humanitarian crisis triggered when thousands of migrants crossed the border from Morocco on 30 and 31 July.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 3:17:22 PMGaël Mocaër and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 3:16:44 PMMining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 3:08:16 PMThe code-hopping winger is one of the hottest properties in world rugby but says she feels ‘vulnerable’ ahead of her eagerly-anticipated first 15s Test cap Maddison Levi is widely considered the most exciting rugby player in the country. But this weekend the Gold Coast 24-year-old is a “vulnerable” rookie as she faces up to the biggest challenge of her career: finally making her hotly-anticipated debut in the 15-a-side game for Australia in a historic Test against New Zealand on Saturday. “I’m really excited,” Levi says. “Representing Australia in two codes is a pretty special achievement and this is a new environment and a massive challenge. I know I’ll probably make mistakes out there and I’m feeling pretty vulnerable but I’ve always set myself high standards and this is about me becoming a better player.”..
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 3:00:54 PMU Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 2:59:45 PMIran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 2:55:47 PMVessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 2:36:35 PMFour members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 2:34:15 PMAt Southern Zonal Council Meeting, V.D. Satheesan also urges Union government to annul the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
The Hindu • 8/20/2026, 2:30:45 PMCoventry’s £26m record signing from Nordsjælland, a Right to Dream academy alumnus, can make a top-flight splash It is mid-July in Kössen, an Austrian village on the edge of the Alps, close to the German border, at Nordsjælland’s pre-season camp. The Danish Superliga club’s coaching staff, including Michael Essien, are preparing for the new campaign, the stunning scenery par for the course. Every training session is recorded by a drone. The operator with the joystick in his hands? Well, that would be Caleb Yirenkyi, the Ghana midfielder who returned a week early from his post-World Cup break. He requested to join his teammates in the drills, but after physios told the 20-year-old he required more rest Yirenkyi did the next best thing. It is a story that speaks volumes of his modest character and, a month on, he is poised to make his Premier League debut at Arsenal on Friday after Coventry made him their £26m record signing...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 2:29:33 PMPresident Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 2:09:33 PMA Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been preparing the attack "for a long time".
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 2:04:35 PM🇪🇸 🌍 🔎 In Ceuta, the fate of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave at the end of July remains murky, but the trauma of the precarious journey remains. Most of the migrants who remain are forced to sleep in dangerous conditions, many among them unaccompanied minors. Meanwhile, the families of those who attempted the crossing have little to no news of what happened to their loved ones. FRANCE 24’s Hamza Hahboub, back from the enclave, brings you up-to-speed on the situation.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 1:31:40 PMThe International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest US sanctions targeting senior ICC staff, including its president, as a “flagrant attack” on the global tribunal's independence and vowed to continue seeking justice for atrocities around the world. The State Department announced Tuesday that it had hit ICC president Tomoko Akane, a Japanese national, and ICC senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, who is from Senegal, with sanctions that freeze any assets they have in US jurisdictions or come into contact with the U.S. financial system.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 1:30:15 PMDozens of questions swirled Thursday as Prince Harry prepares to move back to the UK with his wife and children, six years after his departure sparked a bitter rift with the royal family. In a surprise move, Harry and Meghan "plan to leave the United States by the end of the month to settle in a private, non-royal residence, which is said to be located outside London", The Daily Telegraph reported late on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza tells us more.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 1:24:23 PMHeavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concern.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 1:18:31 PMFunerals take place weeks after the bodies of 112 Palestinians were buried in another mass funeral.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 1:05:05 PMInvestigators believe they have identified an arsonist who attacked a Jewish community centre in Munich in 1970, killing seven people.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 1:04:15 PMSouth Korea has held a nationwide drill simulating an air raid to coincide with joint military exercises with the US.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 12:46:35 PMMore than 300 companies are displaying humanoid robots, industrial machines, service robots and other forms of embodied artificial intelligence at the Beijing's 2026 World Robot Conference. The five-day event kicked off on August 19, coinciding with Unitree's stock-market debut. The company, China's best-known humanoid robot maker, saw shares increase nearly six-fold on opening day. The conference comes as robotics emerges as a new front in the US-China rivalry.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 12:37:36 PMChannel 4’s programme wastes a chance to ask important questions about how ADHD is diagnosed and treated, instead indulging in unscientific methods and conspiracy theories Prof Gina Rippon is emeritus professor of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University When Channel 4 announced that it would air a documentary titled The Great ADHD Myth?, an outpouring of fury followed. Despite this, I set out to approach it as a scientist – not just as a scientist whose own work has dealt with developmental disorders, but as someone who has enormous respect for the scientific process and for the importance of evidence-led debate. Channel 4’s press release claimed the documentary sought to determine whether attention deficit hyperactivity disorder was a “genuine neurodevelopmental disorder, or a social construct”. At one level this is a brave enterprise. ADHD is recognised worldwide as a disorder, by the World Health Organization and our own NHS among others. Estimates suggest ADHD affects roughly 8% of children and adolescents and about 3% of adults worldwide. To overturn this consensus would require robust, reproducible findings capable of explaining away decades of genetic, developmental and clinical research. The press release described the documentary as “science-led”, which hinted at just such an enterprise. Was it really science-led? Prof Gina Rippon is emeritus professor of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, and the author of the books The Gendered Brain and The Lost Girls of Autism Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please..
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 12:18:28 PMNetanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 11:44:15 AMThe U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting has ties to a think tank aligned with him, raising concerns among experts.
NPR • 8/20/2026, 11:30:18 AMFans say Infantino has ‘lost the right to lead’ Statement also calls for Fifa to be reformed Fans’ groups worldwide have launched a petition calling for the resignation of Gianni Infantino as Fifa president and for wholesale reform of the organisation. Infantino is under mounting pressure after being forced to abandon plans to seek private investment to run Fifa tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 11:13:15 AMFrom a cake-baking Elton John to possibly the most horrible man in the world, comedians reveal how they get in character – and how far they can push things In the Covid lockdowns, I was drawing all these silly things, and one day I drew Elton John as a scone. It brought me lots of joy. I love Elton John and everything he’s about – his music and his outfits – and my first job as a musician was in a bar in Soho, where I used to play his back catalogue. I turned the drawing into a very silly character, just for my enjoyment...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 11:00:51 AMA tanker has been boarded by six gunmen off the coast of Yemen.
Sky News • 8/20/2026, 10:54:00 AMClément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Laurent before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 10:44:33 AMJust last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 10:26:07 AMClément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 10:14:47 AMThe Taliban navigates a complex web of global trade and security alliances without gaining full political recognition.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 10:14:30 AMPolice confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 10:07:48 AMDemocrats have called World Liberty Trust Company a stark example of corruption but officials claim there is no insider dealing Two fundamentals underpin the business model of a new crypto bank partly owned by the Trump family, cryptocurrency experts tell the Guardian. World Liberty Trust Company received conditional approval this month from the US office of the comptroller of the currency (OCC) to start a bank. An entity affiliated with Donald Trump and his family members owns about 38% of the company. The agency is led by a political appointee of the US president...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 10:00:49 AMMoscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:29:28 AMAfter years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:24:09 AMAustralia's top diplomat Penny Wong on Thursday said relations with Israel were "difficult" after it dropped a probe into the killing of aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza. Australian national Frankcom was among a group of seven World Central Kitchen staff killed in April 2024 when their aid convoy was hit by an Israeli air strike. Their deaths triggered global outrage and a renewed push to ensure the safety of aid workers in Gaza.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 9:19:30 AMThe death toll from a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe last week rose to 94 on Tuesday, police said, with the recovery of two more bodies. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe said Tuesday that the sinking was the "result of negligence and human error by the captain of the boat", and launched an investigation. FRANCE 24's Sharon Mazingaizo reports.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 9:14:14 AMFor weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:04:06 AMEngland’s Cotswolds region offers bucolic splendor, cultural riches, ancient woodlands and Neolithic monuments, not to mention excellent shopping and dining.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:03:43 AMIn the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:02:44 AMImprovements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study shows Wildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better. The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf more of Europe as carbon pollution pushes temperatures higher. In the worst-case scenario the researchers modelled, which would see global heating reach 3.6C above preindustrial levels, the burnt area would almost triple...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 9:01:47 AM“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 9:00:26 AMEager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline. Such scenes are no longer uncommon in the city's waterways, sparking excitement for animal lovers but also forcing new policy efforts to protect whales venturing into one of the busiest port regions in the United States.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 8:58:19 AMSome women who entered Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30 as part of a mass migrant crossing say the hardships of sleeping rough as they wait to be registered are compounded by the threat and fear of sexual harassment. Authorities say that between 5,000 and 8,000 people remain in the enclave, more than two weeks after 72,000 people crossed from Morocco in a deadly border surge.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 8:54:23 AMThe Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 8:45:16 AMMost ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:43:17 AMFour-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:27:55 AMHeatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:24:04 AMUkrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:18:15 AMFar-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 8:16:47 AMAn Australian woman who murdered three of her estranged husband's relatives with poisonous mushrooms should never be released from prison, a prosecutor told an appeals court.
Sky News • 8/20/2026, 8:05:00 AMSome 374 million barrels of oil exited the Gulf during 60-day window covered by MoU, Kpler data shows.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:38:22 AMWorld No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:17:13 AMUN warns of surging displacement in Kordofan as power and water infrastructure come under attack in El Obeid.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 7:11:37 AMProsecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 7:08:35 AMFor property giant Evergrande, the face of China's real estate woes, an excruciating saga that has dragged on for years culminated on Thursday with court rulings ordering fines and jail terms.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 6:57:10 AMUS President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would meet Kim Jong Un later this year, seeking to revive the bond he claims to have forged with the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea in his first term. FRANCE 24’s Monte Francis brings us more with this report.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 6:07:05 AMThe investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab and paramedics in Gaza launched by the Israeli army came as a “surprise” in the country, “because so much time has passed” since the events took place, FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky said. “The timing is extremely late.” But Tarnopolsky said “the fact that these two very renown cases are being referred to criminal investigation is already an admission on the part of the Israeli army that something here went deeply wrong.”
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 6:06:07 AMThe train collided with the four men at Shin-Kanuma Station, north of Tokyo, authorities say.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 6:02:10 AMAustralia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:43:01 AMA Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least nine people in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital throughout the night, local authorities said. At least 33 people were wounded.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 5:30:24 AMIn a questionnaire, the Pentagon presented a list of questions to 31 NATO allies to determine ‘loyalty’ to the US.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 5:06:23 AMPaul Pogba and AS Monaco have officially parted ways after just one season. The 2018 World Cup winner joined in June 2025 after nearly two years out of the game, but injuries limited him to just six appearances and 115 minutes last season.
France 24 • 8/20/2026, 5:05:53 AMA look at six of the best and worst of the new season’s strips gives us Pro Evo chic, throwbacks done right, and how – and how not – to use stripes The Premier League season kicks off on Friday and league debutants such as Christos Tzolis and Victor Muñoz, along with masses of fans, will be pulling on their teams’ shiny new strips. There were some lovely efforts at the World Cup (not least by the co-hosts the USA), and others more tedious than a 0-0 draw. It’s a mixed bag once again. Manchester City have gone with an ombre design, which feels – apposite for a gradient fading of colour – exhausted as a look in 2026. In the most surprising but successful collaboration since Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith,Sunderland have teamed up with Elvis Presley, or his estate, anyway, for a pink away shirt that nods to the supporters’ longstanding unofficial anthem Can’t Help Falling in Love...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 5:00:44 AMMany species under threat use the African-Eurasian flyway, one of the planet’s largest mass-migration systems It may still feel like summer, but in the world of birds, autumn migration is already well under way. Cuckoos and swifts have already left us, and while swallows and many species of warbler will not depart our shores until September, many species of Arctic-breeding waders have begun to stop off at our coastal marshes to refuel for their long journey south. This year, however, there could be fewer than usual. A review by the British Trust for Ornithology, working with other international conservation organisations, has found that more than half of these global travellers are suffering major declines in numbers – a worrying downward trend. Many of those under threat use the African-Eurasian flyway, one of the largest mass-migration systems on the planet...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 5:00:44 AMDwindling donations and stiff competition from secondhand sellers online prompt review but ‘no plans for closures yet’ Oxfam is reviewing the operations of its three warehouses in Batley, Bicester and Milton Keynes and says it “cannot give guarantees” on the future of its high street shops in a “difficult economic climate”. The charity said it had no plans to close warehouses or shops but insiders fear that Batley, which houses Oxfam’s main textile recycling centre, will shut as part of a cost-cutting drive because the West Yorkshire site’s lease is up for renewal...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 5:00:43 AMRussian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 4:59:22 AMApartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 4:46:32 AMWerner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 4:01:08 AMWith its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 4:01:05 AMProf Gustaf Hugelius warns wildfires could accelerate release of methane and carbon as vast regions approach irreversible thresholds Heatwaves and wildfires are not just scorching forests, they are adding to the tipping point risks in the world’s vast permafrost regions, which contain three times more carbon than all the living vegetation on Earth. This is a major concern for Gustaf Hugelius, a professor at the Bolin Centre of Climate Research at Stockholm University, Sweden, and a leading authority on the risks from thawing tundra and peatlands. In this Q&A, he explains why the world should pay attention...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 4:00:43 AMEvery year, hundreds of standups from across the world descend on the venerable festival. Here are some of their finest one-liners 10 of the funniest jokes from the 2025 fringe Olaf Falafel: I remember thinking, as I taped a piranha to my boomerang, this could come back to bite me. Richard Stott: To the person who stole my bank card and spent all my money on ancestry.com – you know who you are...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 4:00:42 AMLily Hooper was reported missing on 12 August after failing to return from a hike in a Sydney national park.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 3:16:22 AMJewel Howard-Taylor faces charges of illegally facilitating, importing and selling drugs, alongside money laundering.
BBC News • 8/20/2026, 3:09:24 AMAt least 14 of the 20 people wounded in the strike on Kyiv have been hospitalised, officials say.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 2:50:17 AMFears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 2:16:17 AMTrump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 1:56:41 AMThe couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.
NY Times • 8/20/2026, 1:40:34 AMRecently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 1:37:08 AMA landslide triggered by the quake had blocked access to the village where Paulina Pobi had lived, leaving her buried under the collapsed remains An 84-year-old woman has been discovered alive in the flattened remains of her home three days after a powerful earthquake hit eastern Indonesia, authorities have confirmed. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Indonesia’s Flores island on Saturday morning, killing at least 73 people, injuring more than 900 people and displacing nearly 60,000 others...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 12:57:42 AMNearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 12:26:59 AMThe collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue More than 100 people have died after an artisanal goldmine at a small village in western Central African Republic (CAR) caved in due to a landslide, local officials and aid workers said on Wednesday. The landslide happened on Tuesday afternoon in the village of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the town of Baboua and close to the border of Cameroon. Footage on social media appeared to show an avalanche of sand descend on a group of people, likely the miners, and cover them...
The Guardian • 8/20/2026, 12:14:17 AMEnglish footballer Harry Kane won the title of ‘Europe’s best goalscorer’, awarded the Golden Shoe for the second time.
Al Jazeera • 8/20/2026, 12:12:59 AMThe grandmother of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in her family’s car by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:56:47 PMThe discovery is part of Kosovo’s long-running effort to find people who disappeared during a brutal war in the 1990s.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:55:33 PMNicaragua's move to extend Ortega's rule and bar rivals from elections triggers a near-unanimous OAS rebuke.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:48:52 PME-commerce, rising income levels and the world's largest youth population are fuelling India's beauty boom.
BBC Business • 8/19/2026, 11:31:24 PMNATO allies probed on loyalty to US policies in Pentagon questionnaire obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:24:43 PMThe US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, Treasury data showed on Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing, interest costs and long-term obligations rose. Total public debt reached $40.05 trillion on Tuesday, above a Congressional Budget Office forecast of $39.4 trillion by end-fiscal 2026.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 10:12:39 PMThe United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 10:12:35 PMLandmark trial against Meta could lead to fines and fundamental changes in Facebook and Instagram's operations.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 10:01:26 PMThe milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 9:49:10 PMUS President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:35:34 PMAn Israeli strike on Gaza City’s police headquarters has killed the women’s police chief and several officers.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:22:17 PMMore than 1,000 Afghan refugees who fled their homes in 2021 have been stuck in Camp As-Sayliyah, Qatar. They're isolated and unable to leave, despite many having aided U.S. forces during the war.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 9:15:06 PM“You can't do anything. Just stand here and watch.” Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem watched Israeli attacks near his home town.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:10:39 PMThe Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:09:15 PMCEO says English football is ‘everything that it should be’ Concern over perception following World Cup scandal Richard Masters has sought to reassure fans that the Premier League remains “everything that it should be” after the Folarin Balogun red-card scandal called the integrity of disciplinary decisions into question. Both Masters, the chief executive of the Premier League, and Howard Webb, the chief refereeing officer for English football, were critical of the process that led to Fifa’s disciplinary committee suspending the USA striker’s one-game ban for a year after an intervention by the US president, Donald Trump. Masters went further, calling for a candidate with “a different offer” to run against Gianni Infantino for Fifa president next year...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 9:08:21 PMReports of dire conditions underscore supply challenges, questions of US plans going forward, experts say.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:01:54 PMFrance World Cup midfielder could cost £50m Tottenham discussing £150m double deal for forward pair Manchester City have identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential target to strengthen further Enzo Maresca’s options in midfield. While City have already bought Elliot Anderson for £116m and are closing in on the £85m signing of Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Maresca admires Koné for his dynamic mode of play. He would be expected to cost about £50m...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 8:56:13 PMThe U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 8:50:21 PMUS envoy warns Israel's strike could have sparked direct confrontation with Turkish forces.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:18:40 PMOfficials say all seven people onboard killed, including Telemundo executive and Ecuador intelligence chief Seven people, including five Americans, were killed when a safari helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, according to local police and the state department. Among the dead were an executive with Telemundo, the US-based Spanish-language network owned by NBC Universal, and the director of Ecuador’s national intelligence service...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 8:17:39 PMIsrael is launching a criminal investigation into the Gaza killings carried out by Israeli troops of a 5-year-old girl and her family and the medics sent to rescue her.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 8:11:34 PMNPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., about a recent congressional delegation to Ukraine, and what leaders there are asking for in terms of the country's air defense.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 7:58:14 PMEcuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and NBCUniversal journalist Jose Suarez are among the dead.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 7:53:12 PMA Sri Lankan mass grave excavation has uncovered 582 skeletons, including babies and children.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 7:26:58 PMThe death of Syrian White Helmets rescuer Mohammad Ghamira after an alleged police beating has sparked protests.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:50:17 PMFormer think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:48:49 PMAmy Lopez from Texas was last seen alive in September 1994 while on a visit to a fortress in Koblenz.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 6:26:21 PMCitizens and entities would have to seek authorisation to contact universities or talk to foreign media.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:21:37 PMCanada official condemns Israel's 'invasion' of Lebanon, calls for sovereignty as aid pledged to the crisis-hit nation.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:08:09 PMOpponents argue the venue seems 'intent on defying' a court order to remove the president's name from the building.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:06:55 PMKim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 6:02:52 PMThe Trump administration’s ‘America first’ approach has contributed to the scale of the crisis now unfolding in one of the world’s poorest countries For months health experts have warned that the scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could surpass the one that swept west Africa in 2014-16. This week, the authorities in the DRC announced that a grim milestone has already been passed: at least 2,325 people have died from the virus, making it the deadliest of the country’s 17 outbreaks and the fastest-growing in history. There is no effective vaccine against Bundibugyo – a rare strain of the virus that spread fatally undetected during the spring, often being misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid. In contrast to neighbouring Uganda, which succeeded in eliminating an outbreak, multiple factors are combining to let the disease rip through the DRC. The worst-affected region is contested by armed groups, and a context of population displacement and chronic insecurity has made monitoring and surveillance more difficult. Ebola treatment centres have been attacked as a result of misinformation and community distrust...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 5:59:29 PMThe bus was travelling to hospitals near Curitiba when the accident occurred.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:54:37 PMNATO says it will 'do what is necessary' amid media report Iran considered strikes against US targets in Europe.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:50:50 PMThe ex-FBI chief faces accusations of transmitting threats and exploiting controversy to market his upcoming novel.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:50:26 PMPresident says he plans to meet dictator this year but Kim Yo-jong says Washington remains Pyongyang’s enemy Donald Trump has said he is planning to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un later this year even as the reclusive leader’s younger sister cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the two leaders. Trump, who also claimed North Korea had 57 nuclear weapons, had suggested he and Kim were holding secret negotiations on Tuesday after announcing the US would downgrade its participation in military exercises held by South Korea, a US ally. Asked whether Kim had responded to his request for a conversation, Trump said: “Yeah, he has.”..
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 5:39:56 PMThe Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 5:28:52 PMIsraeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:14:21 PMWith Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Netanyahu needs a new escalation, undermining deconfliction efforts.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:12:11 PMAfter a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 5:07:23 PMSonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 4:04:39 PMFRANCE 24 spent an evening with unaccompanied minors who are sleeping rough in Ceuta but refusing to return home. Amid the fear, the cold and the long wait for help, these young Moroccan migrants shared their stories.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 3:55:55 PMIsraeli plans to build on the area east of Jerusalem - which would divide the occupied West Bank in two - have long been internationally condemned.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:50:22 PMIndia hold off Pakistan 5-3 to finish second with six points as England top Pool D with nine points from three wins.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:48:20 PMIsrael’s military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the war in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian paramedics. The military said it would not launch criminal investigations into three other attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 3:47:52 PMUS interventions in Iran and beyond reveal a recurring pattern of regime changes, with high human and financial costs.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:46:05 PMThe Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing that shook the world.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:44:02 PMOregon was the first state to establish a legalized and regulated psilocybin industry. Since then, thousands have tried magic mushrooms. Here is the latest data from the state's real-life experiment.
NPR Health • 8/19/2026, 3:22:35 PMChidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:12:41 PMAlongside Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer created a feminist punk vernacular that’s still inspiring the likes of Olivia Rodrigo. They recall the clarity and conviction of their historic teenage exploits Back in June, a cut-and-paste photocopied flyer began appearing on telegraph poles around Portland, Oregon, promoting a DIY show by an apparently defunct band at an intimate community space. The band hadn’t mentioned it online, but hopeful fans bought every ticket anyway. Their bet paid off: the gig really was the first in 32 years for Heavens to Betsy, the pioneering feminist punk duo of drummer Tracy Sawyer and singer-guitarist Corin Tucker – the latter’s band before Sleater-Kinney unleashed her visceral vibrato unto the world. Tucker proudly made the flyer herself. Heavens to Betsy were barely out of high school when they played their very first show, 35 years ago this week, in Olympia, Washington, a two-song set as part of a now-mythical indie fest dubbed the International Pop Underground Convention. The festival also featured the likes of Fugazi, Bikini Kill and Melvins; meanwhile Heavens to Betsy had practised only a couple times. Before an audience of about 100, Sawyer was so terrified that all she could think was, “This has to be over soon.”..
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 3:00:16 PMPalestinian news outlets reported a man with the number ‘44’ written on his forehead following a raid in Qabatiya.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 2:48:55 PMTimes reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 2:47:37 PMThe US chain said it received a $994 million pre-tax reimbursement, which resulted in its second quarter operating income rising to $2.6bn.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 2:47:02 PMA judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 2:38:11 PMWithout Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 2:36:25 PMA guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
Sky News • 8/19/2026, 2:34:00 PMMadrid government changes stance after previously saying anyone who entered territory illegally would be sent back The Spanish government has U-turned and said it will allow 500 migrant children in Ceuta to relocate to the mainland. The majority of the estimated 70,000 people who crossed into Ceuta – a Spanish territory on the coast of north Africa – on 30 July have returned to Morocco. However, under Spanish law, the state has a duty of care to young, unaccompanied migrants until they reach the age of 18...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 2:33:24 PMAustralian mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers said Wednesday the jury was not properly sequestered in her trial as they sought to overturn her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy. The 51-year-old was found guilty last year of murdering her husband's parents and an elderly aunt in 2023 by serving them a beef Wellington lunch laced with lethal death cap mushrooms.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 2:30:23 PMThe Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English Channel breezes and the sound of seagulls screeching through the cobbled streets.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 2:19:20 PMThree years ago, he won the Edinburgh comedy award with a work in progress. Now he’s back with a show inspired by Gerard Manley Hopkins and Friedrich Nietzsche. Isn’t this all a bit grownup? Among past winners of the Edinburgh comedy award, few seemed less likely when the starter’s pistol fired than Ahir Shah in 2023. Not because Shah wasn’t a contender: he had been nominated twice before. But that year he arrived on the fringe with a mere work in progress, not even eligible for the award. Shah’s director, the great Adam Brace, had recently died and the comic had just returned to the stage after a break from comedy. But then Ends, a tribute to the performer’s late grandfather and a hymn to multicultural Britain, began gathering steam. Shah reclassified it as a work-now-finished and, to a chorus of rapturous acclaim, it bagged the biggest prize in world comedy. Three years on, he is returning with the follow-up: less uncut diamond this time and more, he hopes, a polished gem. But didn’t the success of Ends prove polish was unnecessary? “You can get very in your head approaching the fringe, thinking: ‘Well, it has to be absolutely locked in by August because x thousand pounds are on the line,’” Shah admits. So doing a work in progress allowed him to “quiet some of those voices – and have less of a panic attack about what you’re going to say”...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 2:16:03 PMYoung people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 1:46:11 PMTwo high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 1:32:03 PMJose Mourinho is back for a second spell at Real Madrid who, he says, didn't need Barcelona's new signing Rodri.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 1:24:34 PMPalestinian detainees were marked with numbers during a mass Israeli arrest campaign in Qabatiya.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 1:20:08 PMIt is extremely difficult for trucks to get through the Israeli blockade, let alone for drivers to reach aid warehouses.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 1:01:39 PMAfter reports that Iran targeted the UAE with two ballistic missiles, the Emirates has suspended trade with Tehran.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 1:01:05 PMHamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 1:00:43 PMThe man is alleged to have been one of the scuba divers who planted explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 12:47:53 PMAl Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reports on what’s happening in a so-called ‘pilot zone’ in southern Lebanon.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 12:47:52 PMRescue operations ongoing after mine collapse kills dozens in the Central African Republic near the Cameroon border.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 12:38:22 PMIt is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 12:25:30 PMThe six-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 12:18:49 PMAfter being shelved as a tax-writeoff, this Looney Tunes reboot redraws the hapless hunter as the Erin Brockovich of the cartoon world Here is a quirky, peculiar, yet strangely diverting live-action-toon hybrid of the kind that hasn’t been popular at the movies for many a day; it gives us a new twist on the surreal forever war between Wile E Coyote and the speedy Road Runner (catchphrase “beep beep”, pronounced “meep, meep”). The music over the closing credits will incidentally disappoint fans of this animated franchise; they’ve gone with the Clash’s I Fought the Law, but surely it should be Roadrunner from Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers? Coyote Vs Acme is a comedy whose obsessive and hyperactive pedantry is exhausting, but arguably part of the point, aimed at America’s litigious culture, corporate arrogance and monopoly capitalism. So when producers Warner Bros initially decided to shelve the whole thing as a tax writeoff, that must have felt to director Dave Green like an ironic cartoon anvil to the head. Well, the film was rescued and it would be great therefore to discover that this is a masterpiece. Sadly it’s not, but there are some laughs and the pure fanatical oddity makes this watchable...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 12:00:14 PM'Busification', the term describing being captured on the street, is engulfed by abuse and corruption.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:47:44 AMIsraeli government issues tender for more than 1,200 housing units as part of illegal E1 settlement project.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 11:45:21 AMThe Aircraft Accident Investigation Department tells the BBC the identities of those on board are not yet known.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 11:32:51 AMThe band say they face "an existential crisis" after the success of the K-pop-inspired Netflix film.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 11:30:40 AM“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 11:28:27 AMPresident Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed presidential office deputy head Iryna Mudra on Wednesday, according to a decree published on the presidential website. The move came after Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies said they had uncovered a money laundering group allegedly involving senior officials from Zelensky's office. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 11:20:23 AMThis is endangering the lives of humanitarian workers and the vulnerable communities they serve.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 10:59:09 AMAnalysts say Trump's attempted rapprochement with Kim Jong Un is driven by political signals to Pyongyang and Seoul.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 10:57:57 AMFamilies of terminally ill patients have little or no awareness or preparedness for what comes next.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 10:53:01 AMThe Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which the country denies.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 10:39:49 AMSeveral tourists are feared dead after a helicopter crashed at a mountain in northern Kenya, according to local reports.
Sky News • 8/19/2026, 10:24:00 AMThe skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 10:10:09 AMIndia take a 1-0 lead with a 165-run win against the hosts in Galle to begin the two-Test series.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 10:02:16 AMWhen Indian authorities scrubbed the biopic of activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, local villagers and activists turned its censorship into a grassroots movement.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 10:02:00 AMMany of the alleged cyber attacks were carried out for the Iranian government, the Department of Justice says.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 9:48:16 AMUkraine's anti-graft agencies said on Wednesday they had uncovered a group including a presidential official that had laundered 150 million hryvnias ($3.35 million) used to pay for bail in an energy corruption scheme.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 9:42:17 AMMykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 9:36:26 AMRussia's Defence Ministry says 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:34:38 AMThe Australian said he made no excuses but admitted to struggling with the twilight of his career.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:29:41 AMVolunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 9:29:36 AMMeta knowingly hooked and exploited children, a US federal court heard Tuesday in a trial against the social media giant on charges that it deliberately made Instagram and Facebook addictive to young users. In what many experts have called social media's "big tobacco moment," a coalition of states is asking that Meta be penalised by around $200 billion for designing products addictive to children.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 9:28:12 AMFar-right protesters clashed with police at an anti-Muslim rally in the US city of Dearborn.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:26:16 AMSecond trial claims Diego Maradona's doctors missed crucial warning signs before Argentina football icon's 2020 passing.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:23:17 AMCars were swept downhill as floodwaters and mudslides tore through northern Chile.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:22:30 AMThe head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said Tuesday its inspectors had found several tons of nuclear material in Syria, at a site Damascus reported to the agency last month. Speaking at a news conference in Damascus, Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, praised Damascus's "courageous decision" to report the undisclosed site, which dates back to the rule of ousted former leader Bashar-al-Assad.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 9:19:47 AMGuo Degang, one of the country’s best-known comedians, was reported to the authorities, as the arts continue to be a focus for ideological crackdowns.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 9:15:58 AMUS pilot lands jet without front wheels after landing gear failure
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:06:08 AMThe three-time All-Star made history when she registered 20 or more points in a WNBA game for the 20th straight time.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 9:01:13 AMAfricans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 9:00:48 AMBeto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella In the week before Colombia’s presidential election, Beto Coral, a well-known activist living in the United States, travelled to Florida to persuade fellow Colombians not to vote for the far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella. Coral held banners outside polling stations in Miami warning that the millionaire lawyer, whose candidacy was endorsed by Donald Trump, would “help deport all of you”...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 9:00:12 AMBreastfeeding mothers in Gaza struggle to feed their babies amid hunger, displacement, stress and living conditions.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:46:51 AMTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:42:20 AMBayern Munich and Germany's Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but 'very optimistic' about condition.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:42:17 AMGaza remains the deadliest place for humanitarian workers for third consecutive year, with 186 killed in 2025.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:40:54 AMFlorida primaries reveal political shifts, reshaping key races ahead of crucial US midterm elections in November.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 8:38:29 AMErin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 8:25:03 AMIran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 8:00:56 AMMeta is on trial for intentionally seeking to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could rehsape some of the most popular apps in the world.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 8:00:00 AMBoth men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 7:21:51 AMThe 1,200 deportees will include Africans as well as nationals from North America, South America and the Caribbean, with the first batch of 20 expected on Thursday.
NPR • 8/19/2026, 6:57:51 AMTrump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 6:16:53 AMPresident Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quarters At their first summit, in August last year, South Korean president Lee Jae Myung told Donald Trump: “If you, Mr President, become the peacemaker, then I will assist you as the pacemaker.” The remark at the Oval Office captured the thrust of Lee’s approach to the North: dial down the military posturing and make repeated peace overtures to revive dialogue, even if they have been consistently rejected by Pyongyang largely over Seoul’s insistence on denuclearisation...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 5:40:29 AMFigures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:23:03 AMA former US State Department advisor on Syria tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ the improved relationship
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 5:12:54 AMNew evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 5:04:27 AMMore than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 5:00:39 AMA Palestinian-American has raised the US flag on his home besieged by Israeli settlers, as the United States renewed criticism of the siege that has generated condemnation around the world.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 4:43:11 AMAn attack on a village in Nigeria’s central Plateau state has killed at least 25 people.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 4:25:26 AMPoems, essays and books written by working-class writers have garnered recognition in recent years — as well as increasing government attention.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 4:00:08 AMAlpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in Dolomites Hundreds of people overwhelmed a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites, not for the panoramic views but in search of a creamy pastry, reigniting the debate about social-media-driven tourism. The visitors ventured en masse to the Friedrich August refuge – perched at 2,300 metres (7,500ft) above sea level, between Col Rodella and Passo Sella in Val di Fassa – some reportedly waking up at dawn or camping overnight, just to ensure they could buy a freshly baked krapfen, a traditional German pastry similar to a doughnut, before they ran out...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 4:00:05 AMHottest periods this year in most sea regions would have been ‘virtually impossible’ in a preindustrial climate Carbon pollution has fuelled a “massive expansion” of marine heatwaves in Europe this summer, research has found, with some waters recording temperatures 6C higher than normal. The hottest fortnights of this year would have been “virtually impossible” in a preindustrial climate in three of the four sea regions studied, according to analysis by World Weather Attribution, while in the Celtic region, which covers much of the water around the British Isles, heat hit levels that used to strike just once a century...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 4:00:05 AMA gym owner in Indonesia has posted a video on social media explaining why he refused service to three Israeli tourists.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:44:44 AMNew rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:42:28 AMIt comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:39:41 AMThe suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:36:59 AMIran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 3:34:40 AMA father and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck allegedly ran a red light and triggered a series of crashes in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur early on Wednesday. Preliminary investigations found that the empty truck, driven by a 43-year-old man, was headed to Chow Kit district at about 1am to pick up undocumented migrants detained in an operation, said Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zamzuri Mohd...
South China Morning Post • 8/19/2026, 3:30:16 AMA former Vietnamese politician unintentionally killed a teenager in a traffic accident in central Hanoi last year but was exempted from criminal prosecution, a police officer told state television, shedding light for the first time on a case that has fuelled criticism online for months. The interview was broadcast on Monday evening, days after people began leaving flowers at the site where the accident occurred last May, in what dissident and youth groups described as an act of protest in the...
South China Morning Post • 8/19/2026, 3:15:11 AMThe immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:12:06 AMTwisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 3:04:07 AMPrime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying ‘important work’ remained.
NY Times • 8/19/2026, 2:38:19 AMThe witness said he had little love for the man on trial for the rapper's murder, but refused to answer questions that he thought would send Duane "Keffe D" to prison.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 2:26:49 AMSouth Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the US South Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military drills with the US will be cut short, days after Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back the exercises. In a statement on Wednesday, South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said at the request of the US side, the Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise – which began on Monday would end on Friday, six days earlier than originally planned...
The Guardian • 8/19/2026, 2:18:25 AMUS official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 2:00:43 AMShares in the world's biggest humanoid robot maker started trading on Shanghai's Star market on Wednesday.
BBC Business • 8/19/2026, 1:49:46 AMTwo French nationals have been detained in Togo since July 27 and are under judicial investigation, France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The pair are journalist-directors working for a French production company, according to local media. Paris did not provide details on the investigation or reasons for their arrest.
France 24 • 8/19/2026, 12:55:26 AMUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 12:49:10 AMDamascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.
BBC News • 8/19/2026, 12:48:16 AMLeader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
Al Jazeera • 8/19/2026, 12:17:01 AMThousands are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 70 people.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 11:59:43 PMLawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 11:45:16 PMState Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:55:50 PMCritics said I was attacking motorists. It’s more important for me that the city’s children are no longer breathing dangerous levels of pollution Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds When I introduced London’s clean air zone – the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) – more than seven years ago, no city had ever attempted anything quite like it. At the time, the scheme in central London provoked fierce opposition. When I decided to expand it – first in 2021, to inner London, and then again in 2023 to the whole city, making it the biggest clean-air zone in the world – my detractors were louder still. I had, they claimed, declared war on drivers in blind pursuit of a policy that may not even work. All the mainstream political parties, including my own, were opposed. In recent years, though, those critics have gone quiet. There is now a mountain of evidence to show that the Ulez has slashed air pollution and improved air quality across London, and research published by Imperial College London earlier this year showed that this is already saving lives. Between 2019 (when I first introduced the Ulez) and 2024, estimated deaths associated with air pollution in the capital fell by around 40%. But a new, independent study published by Queen Mary University of London today goes further still, showing how – by helping to clean up the capital’s air – the Ulez is improving the lungs and lives of London’s children. Sadiq Khan is mayor of London..
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 10:30:02 PMUS President Donald Trump said on Tuesday there were no talks planned with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz remained open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Trump also threatened Oman as it sought to broker a shipping agreement with Tehran, regional officials said.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 10:22:09 PMThrough sheer determination, Neena Nizar has become the first patient in a clinical trial testing a treatment for her disease — one so rare it affects just 30 people worldwide.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 10:00:13 PMArrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:50:43 PMPentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:26:07 PMUN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:25:06 PMA day after President Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, visited Israel to advance a stalled plan for demilitarizing and rebuilding Gaza, the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:13:16 PMAs global fuel prices surge, electric vehicle adoption is breaking records around the world. These charts tell the story.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:09:57 PMUS president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:03:59 PMAn Australian woman, Erin Patterson, was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives and trying to kill a fourth by serving them deadly mushrooms.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:00:06 PMThe World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:53:44 PMConcern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:45:42 PMThe first group of 20 deportees is expected to arrive in the coming days.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:39:15 PMThe Cambridge professor, found dead last week, was at the center of a firestorm about race and hiring. We talk to the reporter covering the story.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 8:34:38 PMIn South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 8:28:00 PM"It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 8:27:44 PMA Russian missile strike on Pechenihy, in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17 others.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:26:01 PMPremier Sports secure rights with BBC not bidding Nandy: ‘As a fan myself, I share fans’ disappointment’ The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, has urged administrators to strike a deal to allow this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup to be shown on free-to-air broadcast after it was announced the event would be shown in the United Kingdom exclusively on subscription TV. The BBC’s longstanding relationship with the sport has led to it consistently showing the Rugby League World Cup irrespective of where and when the tournament has been held. But that tradition will seemingly end this autumn, after it was confirmed the broadcaster would not bid for the rights to show the event, which will be held in Australia...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 8:10:46 PMIvy League schools were pressured into settlements despite a lack of evidence, according to a former DOJ lawyer.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:56:48 PMA judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his $10bn defamation case against the BBC.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 7:52:32 PMFootage shows the moment Turkish New Party MP Melih Meric got into an argument with a man who stabbed him.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:51:17 PMJudge previously found US government brought charges against Abrego Garcia as retaliation for case that embarrassed it.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:46:39 PMRuling permits Trump administration to nix Ethiopians' protected status despite concern over conditions in the country.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:09:23 PMAn Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:32:24 PMHundreds of university students in Indonesia took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:17:35 PMRodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:01:12 PMLindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 5:54:46 PMAnalysts say the attack on Abu al-Duhur was likely an Israeli message warning to not rebuild Syria's air force.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 5:51:46 PMA number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has closed temporarily.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 5:15:39 PMDespite another reset with a new manager and fresh strategy, the boardroom drama persists at Stamford Bridge Perhaps, in hindsight, it was always going to end this way. As some of the world’s wealthiest investors scrambled to find funds after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine set a series of dominoes toppling that forced Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea, it threw together some unexpected allies. Todd Boehly became the public face of the winning bid, convincing US sports mogul Mark Walter and Swiss businessman Hansjörg Wyss to join as 12.8% minority investors. Private equity firm Clearlake Capital put in 61.6%, bringing owners Behdad Eghbali and José E Feliciano, who made their fortunes investing in tech, into the leadership fold...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 4:53:13 PMAfolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 4:26:22 PMThe network accuses the administration of retaliation against ABC, as it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 4:22:54 PMFCC faces scrutiny as Disney claims licence renewal order is tied to political motives against ABC's coverage.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 4:12:15 PMThe attack follows a series of military interventions in Syria over the past two years, and spurred the latest American rebuke of Israeli actions in recent weeks.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 4:10:02 PMJose Mourinho makes first official Real Madrid statements since returning as manager in unusually low-key ceremony.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 4:09:49 PMSpain is building four temporary reception sites with 1,500 places as an estimated 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 3:53:42 PMFarhan al Rashaydeh lives in a cave in the occupied West Bank with his family.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 3:53:38 PMPalestinian-American Loui Ridi expressed distress over how Israeli settlers have roamed around Qusra unchallenged.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 3:53:12 PMWeeks after some 70,000 migrants tried to cross from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, the ones who chose to stay have settled on El Trampolin beach. They hail from various countries, speak different languages and crossed many borders to get to this strip of sand. Europe seems very close, and yet so far.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 3:52:41 PMSearch operations were under way Monday evening for anyone who may have been on board a yacht found adrift off a French island. The alert was raised by a passenger aboard a Brittany Ferries vessel travelling from Portsmouth in Britain to Bilbao in Spain, who spotted the yacht apparently in distress.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 3:46:36 PMTrump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 3:04:24 PMFormer France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 2:38:59 PMHakainde Hichilema’s second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 2:01:47 PMWhat to know about the new Gaza working groups conditioning reconstruction on immediate disarmament.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:58:58 PMCountry’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in southern city of Zamboanga A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another pupil in a classroom in the southern Philippines before taking his own life, the second school attack in the country in less than two months. The shooting took place at a school attached to Ateneo de Zamboanga University in the southern city of Zamboanga, a Catholic private institution in western Mindanao. Zamboanga city’s mayor, Khymer Adan Olaso, told the DZMM radio station that the shooter “managed to enter carrying a high-powered firearm and a.45-calibre pistol”...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 1:21:43 PMChristian leaders and religious figures in the West Bank say difficult living conditions are pushing an increasing number of Christian families to leave their homes. The reality is threatening the historic presence of Christians in Palestinian territories. France 24's correspondent Majed Saeed reports.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 1:14:16 PMQatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:12:56 PMJapanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 12:47:41 PMMajed al-Ansari says the Iranian planes 'violated Qatar’s sovereignty' and were dealt with in accordance with the law.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 12:39:43 PMHow Myanmar stripped the Rohingya of citizenship, leading to mass expulsions and a genocide case at the ICJ.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 12:25:40 PMThe senior FIFA executive sacked for criticising Gianni Infantino's abandoned World Cup sell-off plan told colleagues "it's about doing what's right".
Sky News • 8/18/2026, 12:05:00 PMRapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after the murder.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 11:52:33 AMThe US president threatened to bomb Oman over Hormuz, with US-Iran peace negotiations in a deadlock.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 11:33:15 AMParkour may conjure images of rowdy teenagers swinging from building to building in urban landscapes, but since 2017, coach Tan Shie Boon has been using these techniques to improve Singaporean seniors’ strength and agility. Tan’s Movement Singapore classes have gone viral online, showing people in their 60s and 70s climbing structures, vaulting over railings, rolling down slanted surfaces and jumping off platforms.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 11:15:59 AMA race that once received little attention has seen outside spending from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 11:09:24 AMHakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 10:59:22 AMFormer gang boss Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis stands trial over Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, the first prosecution in the case.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:55:16 AMThe succession of heatwaves in France this year has played havoc with plants and husbandry, including in Claude Monet's celebrated home and gardens at Giverny, in Normandy. Some of the garden's most famous attractions have been damaged by the heat, as our colleagues at France 2 and Oliver Farry explain.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 10:51:03 AMSocial media giant Meta, is set to defend itself in a landmark trial. They are accused of knowingly and deliberately designing features which get children under the age of 13 addicted to its platforms. Story by Delano D'Souza.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 10:49:15 AMUkrainian families mourn their loved ones as experts lament Washington's elusive promises of military support.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:45:37 AMIn Kenya, wildlife experts are pushing back over the theory that blames 20 mysterious elephant deaths on cyanide poisoning from pesticides used on nearby farmland. Laurent Berstecher explains.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 10:40:11 AMConsumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflation Business live – latest updates Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month’s heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits, and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on foods such as potato salad, olives and coleslaw, while ice-cream sales also increased, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator, a market research company...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 10:29:58 AMCockroach leaders asked supporters to audit their nearest government-run schools. But it has started with a killing.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:22:03 AMSyrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:11:53 AMBrazil's president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:08:04 AMA Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 10:07:24 AMThis French woman is making history. Sophie Adenot is set to become the first French woman to complete a space walk this Tuesday, when she conducts repairs to the outside of the ISS. She'll spend around 6h30 on the task, which is very physically demanding. Details by Ellen Gainsford.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 10:04:50 AMMeta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:49:19 AMIntensifying restrictions have hit every part of the territory’s dealings, spurring worries about whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:37:18 AMA ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 9:31:56 AMIn the face of recent heatwaves and the big crowds that saturate the historic tourist sites during the day, this summer, Rome is testing a new way to visit the city: by opening tourist sites at night. This initiative includes museums, parks, archeological sites, monuments, villas, and historic residences. A revolution in the tourist rhythm explained by our correspondent in Rome, Natalia Mendoza, along with Bernard Bedarida and Charlotte Davan Wetton.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 9:20:03 AMBeijing wants to portray today’s China as carrying forward Zhu Rongji’s era of growth, but for many Chinese, the optimism of that time has since faded.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:11:52 AMAn unsolved tragedy that shook the music industry forever, enters a Nevada courtroom. The murder trial of former gang leader Duane Davis is now underway in Las Vegas, where prosecutors are laying out what they describe as a deadly act of revenge against rapper Tupac Shakur. Story by Caitlin Brown.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 9:06:34 AMMeena Geltink and Minal Tijssen were adopted from India by families in the Netherlands and grew up less than 100 miles apart.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:02:21 AMIn a picturesque village, the mayor closed a road, setting off a storm with residents and the owners of a castle that once belonged to his family.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:02:07 AMFrom handheld to corded, self-emptying to stick models, these are our resident cleaner’s favourite vacuums for a spotless home • The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested • How to make your vacuum cleaner last longer Buying a vacuum cleaner isn’t as easy as you might think. With so many brands and models to choose from, it can be bewildering. Sticking with established brands isn’t necessarily a safe bet, with past performance being no guarantee that the latest models will be as good. Meanwhile, prices can be deceptive, with some affordable models now closing the gap on top-of-the-range brands when it comes to cleaning performance. You can’t know all this by browsing through a department store or online. The ideal thing to do would be to take a few models home to try them out – but good luck persuading anyone to let you do that. Thankfully, you won’t have to try because I’ve tested an array of models for you. I’ve measured each one’s ability to perform a range of real-world cleaning jobs, so you can discover the best vacuum cleaner for you...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 9:01:05 AMThey made a risky bid to reunite after three years of separation, illness and deprivation — the kind of ordeal suffered by many thousands of families torn apart by the war in eastern Ukraine.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 9:00:11 AMAlexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:56:14 AMWhat can academia learn from Jason Arday's rise and fall? Atlantic staff writer and former academic Tyler Austin Harper weighs the questions his story left behind.
NPR • 8/18/2026, 8:41:14 AMThe former regime figure was found guilty of charges including premeditated murder and torture.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:23:59 AMIslamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:08:39 AMBrent crude climbs above $91 a barrel as US-Iran ceasefire ends Grocery inflation in the UK has slowed to the lowest rate in almost two years, bringing some relief to households, a monthly survey shows (ahead of tomorrow’s official inflation data). Inflation at supermarkets and other grocers eased for a fifth month, to 2.1% in the four weeks to 9 August – the lowest since October 2024, according to Worldpanel by Numerator. With inflation slowing again, this marks the fifth consecutive month of easing prices. Shoppers are feeling the relief with 39% now feeling financially comfortable, marking the highest level of financial confidence since November 2021. But it’s by no means the same picture for all, with 20% reporting that they are struggling, and this has a clear impact on spending decisions. Among these households, 30% are more likely to prioritise grocery essentials over additional summer spending such as holidays and travel. The continued heat across the UK has certainly impacted the way people are eating and drinking. Earlier this summer we saw that mealtimes were being pushed later in the day, with 13% of evening meals now eaten after 8pm. Shoppers have been trying to stay cool this month, with soft drinks growing 15.1% in spend, while the freezer aisle saw shoppers stocking up on ice cream, sorbet and frozen fruit to beat the heat. A brighter spot was that the rate of youth unemployment came down to 16.2% in June. This is relatively good news, but the data are volatile and so we would perhaps not place too much weight on one month’s data. Moreover of course this is a high level, which has climbed by over 2.5 percentage points over the past two years. It’s encouraging to see signs of progress in the latest figures, with employment on the up and a continued fall in unemployment rate. We will continue to reform welfare and employment support so that more people can live independently and restore opportunity across the country...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 8:06:25 AMAndrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 8:05:42 AMThe Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:59:53 AMMen in military fatigues identical to those worn by Japan’s Ground Self-Defence Forces (SDF) are reportedly prowling evacuated communities in Kumamoto prefecture to loot abandoned homes and businesses in the aftermath of last month’s earthquake. An official at the prefectural government confirmed media reports of “fake SDF personnel” attempting to enter properties in affected areas, although she said the authority’s immediate priority was still to find shelter and provide food and medical care...
South China Morning Post • 8/18/2026, 7:58:57 AMIsraeli settlers besiege Palestinian homes in West Bank, while Board of Peace goes back on Gaza disarmament deal.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:46:17 AMVideo released by the Palestinian Red Crescent shows Israeli settler children attacking and blocking an ambulance.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 7:20:35 AMWhile hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 7:17:07 AMThe bladder stone, which weighs as much as a full-term baby, is believed to be the largest on record.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 6:53:11 AMThe attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:47:40 AMBritish maritime agency says the incident caused one casualty and damaged the vessel's engine room.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:35:43 AMA total of 620 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, Russian officials said Monday, with several people wounded as buildings were struck. Moscow's mayor said that air defence units intercepted more than 180 of the drones over the capital region.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 6:32:32 AMBeijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 6:28:31 AMThe Irish media regulator is to contact social media giant TikTok over its efforts tackle videos of reckless and illegal driving.
Sky News • 8/18/2026, 6:27:00 AMThe Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks on travellers and provide new grounds for restricting Chinese citizens from leaving the country, including exit bans of up to three years in some cases.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 6:00:11 AMIran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the 60-day negotiation deadline set out under the June Iran-US memorandum of understanding for a lasting settlement had been rendered null and void by "violations" committed by Washington. After meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu, US envoy Jared Kushner said Monday he hoped to see the start of Hamas's disarmament within "30 days". Follow the latest developments.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 5:07:06 AMGerman authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 5:02:58 AMThe boy shot and killed a schoolmate at a junior high school before fatally turning the gun on himself, the mayor of Zamboanga City said.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 4:56:57 AMIn Chocó, a predominantly Afro-Colombian and Indigenous region, “pain, hunger and homelessness await” survivors of last week’s earthquake, the governor says.
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 4:01:17 AMCanada is seeking a deal to dodge further economic pain at the hands of the Trump administration on midnight Tuesday. But at what cost?
NY Times • 8/18/2026, 4:01:06 AMMany hoped that the march of technology would usher in an egalitarian utopia – but some foresaw the threat it would pose to liberal society. Why did nobody listen? One of the stranger things about this dizzying, headlong moment in time is that it doesn’t have much of a past. Everything is about the future of this, the future of that: the future of work, the future of humanity, the future of the planet. It’s as if everyone is screaming (some ecstatically, most terror-stricken): robots are taking over the world! Meanwhile, you can’t put down your phone, unplug, delete your AI apps, tell Zoom to piss off; it feels as if you are racing toward something, and can’t stop, or look back, or think straight. But of course this weird moment in history does have a past. It comes from somewhere. It wasn’t inevitable. Things could have turned out differently. They still can. And if you look back, one thing you’ll see is that a lot of people saw this all coming. They foresaw our present when it was still the future. They thought it might turn out fabulously, a computer utopia. And they worried it might turn out disastrously. Above all, they issued warning after warning about the rise of what I call the artificial state, the replacement of the liberal democratic nation-state, the consent of the governed, with the rule of people by machines. They warned of a future in which democratic deliberation would be replaced by prediction by calculation, the public sphere would be supplanted by data-driven commerce, and drones would take the place of the demos. Why didn’t anyone listen? The new underworld is made up of innocent and well-intentioned people who work with slide rules and calculating machines and computers which can retain an almost infinite number of bits of information as well as sort, categorise, and reproduce this information at the press of a button. Most of these people are highly educated, many of them are PhDs, and none that I have met have malignant political designs on the American public. They may, however, radically reconstruct the American political system, build a new politics, and even modify revered and venerable American institutions – facts of which they are blissfully innocent...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 4:00:13 AMMayor Khymer Adan Olaso says the casualties in Zamboanga were both students and included the gunman.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 2:51:22 AMUS President Donald Trump has revealed North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has responded ‘very positively’
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:58:11 AMAt least 20 injured and dozens of fuel tankers destroyed as flames rip through warehouse near northern Kurdish city.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:54:01 AMThousands mourned Jason Arday in central London, and voiced anger over the Cambridge professor’s media treatment.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:26:31 AMOfficial results show incumbent receiving about 60 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger.
Al Jazeera • 8/18/2026, 1:17:50 AMAn MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands "shoulder to shoulder" with Ukraine.
BBC News • 8/18/2026, 1:16:41 AMMore than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed. Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where the 800-mm deluge triggered a landslide, the interior and safety ministry said...
The Guardian • 8/18/2026, 12:37:42 AMThe Trump administration on Monday paused construction of a contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park, as the head of Customs and Border Protection travelled to the area to assess the plans amid fierce bipartisan opposition over their potential impact on the remote landscape.
France 24 • 8/18/2026, 12:20:29 AMTrump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 11:42:38 PMFIFA's third-highest-ranking official Kevin Lamour has left his post, the organisation confirmed Monday, after publicly criticising president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in major competitions to private investors. The departure comes as Infantino faces growing scrutiny over his leadership of world football's governing body.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 11:32:47 PMTrump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 11:25:17 PMStudy finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels People aged 60 and over face dangers to their health from exposure to heat at much lower temperatures than previously thought, research has found. Older adults will bear the brunt of increasingly frequent sustained spells of extreme heat globally as the world continues to warm up, according to a study in The Lancet Public Health...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 10:30:06 PMA week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 10:26:12 PMProsecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 9:39:22 PMThe family of a Palestinian-American man remain holed up in his West Bank home for more than a week, after Israeli settlers laid siege to the house and the Israeli army then turned it into a closed military area.
NPR • 8/17/2026, 9:27:58 PMVideos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:57:19 PMUN peacekeeping force recorded an average of 137 projectiles fired daily in the region over the last two weeks.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:54:03 PMTrump says Iran will not make the deal he believes is necessary
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:49:30 PMSenior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino.
BBC Business • 8/17/2026, 8:46:08 PMHeavy rains have flooded oads in Lima, while river overflows, landslides, and road closures continue to affect Peru.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:41:39 PMNew poll found a majority of US citizens concerned about the US war on Iran.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:41:31 PMTwo British tourists who were killed in a helicopter crash in Greece while on their honeymoon have been named.
Sky News • 8/17/2026, 8:33:00 PMSearch efforts to recover the remaining victims are still underway.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 7:12:19 PMFootball's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.
Sky News • 8/17/2026, 7:02:00 PMLev Shlosberg, a senior member of the Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month in prison on Monday.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 6:53:06 PMThe spotlight on the country’s only antiwar party has brought a spark to what had looked like another dull, tightly controlled election campaign.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 6:53:05 PMTupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of "revenge", Las Vegas jury heard on Monday, as the legendary West Coast rapper's assassination trial got underway more than three decades after his death.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 6:19:09 PMThe Australian, who notoriously poisoned her family members, is trying to overturn her conviction.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 6:03:23 PMAbbott accuses airports of religious discrimination over wudu stations, calls for federal investigation.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 6:02:15 PMThe data center, one of the world’s largest, could cost as much as $500 billion and will be leased by OpenAI.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 5:38:23 PMFamily members allege security officers ignored warnings about the man's hemophilia and subjected him to severe abuse.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 5:37:31 PMThe cause of the blast and the number of casualties have not been confirmed, with the Taliban government yet to comment.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 5:30:11 PMTeenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the abyss “The poor kid couldn’t believe what had happened; none of us could have if we’d just done what he had just done,” said Álvaro Mantilla, Racing Santander’s captain in the match they had longed for more than anything in the world. Which was why the kid – a 19-year-old from just along the coast who had been at the club half his life – wasn’t the only one crying. The day Sergio Martínez played his first game for Racing, he had climbed into the stand to hug his grandad; the day he played his first in primera, on Sunday afternoon at the Sardinero, he just about managed to stand before it, legs giving way a little and tears coming to his eyes. All around him they felt it too, 22,413 people absolutely losing it. What he had just done was, well, everything. At least that’s how it felt right then. “Euphoria”, his captain called it. In his first game in the first division, his third start ever, Sergio hadn’t just scored; he had scored the kind of goal you get in a comic, all explosions and exclamation marks. The ball sat up like an invitation and Kapow! – Sergio smashed it on the bounce, a cartoon arrow drawn to the top corner. It tore through the air and through time, flashing past at 126km an hour and 14 years a second, so Sergio ran to the corner, holding the badge he has worn since he was 10. There, there was a wobble as it came to him just what he had done. Bloody hell, this was actually happening...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 5:15:00 PMOn Monday, Israel's governing party will determine its candidate list for the next election.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 5:07:29 PMAnthropic says it will change way chatbot makes small, random choices, to comply with EU regulation The world is familiar by now with the usual tropes of machine-generated text: overuse of the word “delve”, an excess of em dashes, and the chirpy, relentless construction of “it’s not X but Y”. But is it about to get even worse?..
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 4:52:04 PMUS envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt and Israeli PM Netanyahu to push Trump’s 15-point Gaza roadmap.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 4:50:15 PMIran is offering $30,000 for captured or killed US soldiers. Trump cuts back South Korea drills.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 4:27:48 PMSomali forces repel rebel fighters in Baidoa after intense fighting involving explosives and dozens of casualties.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 4:24:43 PMWhile Moscow is stripping citizenship rights, European states are curbing access to legal status for Russian emigres.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 3:54:34 PMAs an earthquake tore apart homes, buildings and bridges in eastern Indonesia on Saturday, Maria Florida Nogo Kelen was giving birth to her daughter. The 39-year-old went in for emergency surgery during the quake that killed 68 people.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 3:40:43 PMIndustrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever China’s economy is showing signs of extending a slowdown with a slump in industrial output and retail sales in July, adding to pressure on Beijing to intervene with measures to support activity. After the world’s second largest economy posted one of its lowest quarterly growth readings on record in the three months to June, the latest figures suggest it continued to falter in July...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 3:36:25 PMFairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 3:21:47 PMThe armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 3:16:11 PMVideo footage released by police on Sunday shows Slovak bomb disposal experts executing a mine detonation.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 3:08:17 PMHarvard study finds traffic fatalities increase by 15% on release dates compared with similar days either side The release of a new album by Taylor Swift might be a cause for celebration among her fans, but such events have also been linked to a more sombre phenomenon: an increase in fatal car crashes. The team behind a new study say it sheds light on the impact of distracted driving. “You can’t randomise people into using their phones, and drivers rarely volunteer what they were doing in the seconds before a crash,” said Dr Vishal Patel, first author of the study based at Harvard Medical School...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 3:00:02 PMThe president also told Fox News the US had a direct backchannel with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps - something it denies.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 2:36:44 PMCourt issues notice to Union government and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board in petition challenging provisions of the Act, which limit liability of operators of nuclear installations, suppliers, manufacturers, etc
The Hindu • 8/17/2026, 2:32:18 PMRescuers found a 29-year-old man in serious condition on the volcano’s eastern slope on Sunday. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital in Catania.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 2:18:55 PMIran's more offensive posture follows Trump's comment that the US would soon make the Strait of Hormuz its territory.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 2:15:17 PMTwelve people including the captain are on board the vessel named Kate, in the latest attempt to deliver aid.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 2:12:08 PMAt least 2,325 people have died from the virus, according to official data, with outbreak on track to be biggest in history The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest in the country’s history, with at least 2,325 people dead, according to government data, surpassing the toll from the 2018-20 outbreak. The DRC’s public health institute said confirmed cases had risen to 4,945, including 101 detected in the previous 24 hours...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 2:07:31 PMGlobal condemnation of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 2:01:51 PMNearly 10 years after the attempted referendum on Catalan independence which led to violent clashes between the public and the police, the political demands of the independence movement have not been met. ENTR travelled to Catalonia in June to meet with young people there who are continuing the fight to preserve Catalan identity – not with politics, but with culture.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 1:53:35 PMAs Trump pushes allies to do more for their own defence, three US partners have created a security pact of their own.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 1:48:09 PMItalian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 1:24:57 PMCameroon wins its first WAFCON title, beating Malawi 3–0 in the final.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 1:06:47 PMBelgium is battling its worst wildfires in over a century, with hundreds of firefighters fighting flames in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. Germany, Sweden, Norway and the Netherlands have sent reinforcements, including helicopters, as several towns are evacuated.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 12:56:00 PMStrain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformation Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing their battle to contain the country’s deadliest Ebola outbreak. DRC’s health ministry declared an outbreak in Ituri province on 15 May, though sequencing shows it had begun in February. It has since spread to five other provinces and is on track to overtake the 2014-16 west Africa outbreak as the largest in history...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 12:53:16 PMMassive wildfires are burning across Europe, from Belgium and Greece to Spain, Italy and France. Alexander Held, Senior Expert at the European Forest Institute, explains why fires are spreading into unexpected areas and whether Europe is facing a new normal. He also looks at how citizens can help prevent and limit wildfires, while stressing the need for greater resilience and better funded government support to deal with increasingly extreme fire seasons.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 12:52:20 PMAn American tourist has been killed by a lightning strike after hiking in a restricted part of Mount Etna.
Sky News • 8/17/2026, 12:46:00 PMPrime Minister Andy Burnham messaged briefly with a person impersonating Susie Wiles, a British government official said.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 12:32:44 PMA prominent Malian broadcaster and an influencer were on Monday jailed for seven years after criticising the ruling junta. Mohamed Youssouf Bathily was convicted by the Bamaka court of criminal conspiracy and discrediting the state alongside Rokia Doumbia, a noted campaigner.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 12:31:03 PMBillionaire CEO of world’s biggest bank says any windfall tax on sector’s bumper profits could harm jobs in City Business live – latest updates Jamie Dimon, the boss of the US bank JP Morgan, has urged John Healey not to use his first budget as chancellor to increase taxes on banks’ bumper profits. Speculation has been growing that a windfall tax could be imposed on UK lenders to fund Andy Burnham’s cost of living agenda, with campaigners estimating such a move could raise £19bn...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 12:26:33 PMThe 30-year-old was on the active volcano when a thunderstorm developed, local media report.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 12:23:26 PMReligious fundamentalism is advancing through Israel’s institutions, narrowing freedoms and deepening inequality.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 12:15:49 PMArday was subjected to a vicious campaign fuelled by anti-Black racism.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 12:08:03 PMUS President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is seeking to gain Israeli backing for the US-backed Gaza peace plan.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 11:16:31 AMAl Jazeera examines a decade of earthquake data to see how 2026 compares and explains how and where earthquakes strike.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 11:09:18 AMThe USS Abraham Lincoln crisis highlights the toll of lengthy deployments on crew morale and operational readiness.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 10:57:49 AMExplosive drones target Iraqi Kurdish PM's office and security chief's residence; no casualties reported.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 10:54:50 AMA stampede at a Hindu temple in eastern India kills seven people and injures nineteen more.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 10:54:40 AMBack to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British trends, and reflects on the challenges facing the publishing industry.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 10:32:18 AMAndrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’ Europe live – latest updates The chief economist at Russia’s second-largest bank has been fired after a series of critical comments about the state of the economy, including warnings that Moscow would not win a prolonged economic war with Ukraine. Andrei Klepach, who had served in the role at the state-controlled development bank VEB since 2014, was fired days after Russian media reported on a scathing speech he had delivered to fellow economists in May...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 10:29:58 AMPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has refused to pull back the country’s military until Hamas fully disarms. But the Trump administration is under pressure to show progress.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 10:20:36 AMA Ukrainian missile strike killed six people and wounded another four, including a child, in Russia's border Belgorod region, the acting governor said on Monday. The assault came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail district in the southern region of Odesa overnight.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 9:49:46 AMBritain's new premier has promised to ease the suffering of millions of families unable to afford basic items.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 9:41:19 AMPresident Trump wants to curtail military exercises with South Korea, saying they were hostile to North Korea. But under Mr. Kim, the North has become increasingly belligerent toward the South.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 9:05:33 AMModi's BJP once controlled media narratives in India, but this might be changing with the 'Cockroach' movement.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 9:03:57 AMHere’s how speedy access to satellite imagery is bolstering Ukraine.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 9:02:10 AMScheffler's 21st career PGA Tour title earns the American $3.6m for his resounding victory at TPC Southwind.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:43:09 AMSome 53 people were killed and thousands displaced by the earthquake, which struck early on Saturday.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 8:38:41 AMAyatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment of hard-line loyalists to top jobs suggests he is prepared to keep the country on a war footing and to quash domestic dissent.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 8:29:54 AMSeven people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a stampede broke out at a temple in India.
Sky News • 8/17/2026, 8:25:00 AMTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:18:25 AMOutrage as Colombian president hands out footballs in earthquake-hit city where residents say they await urgent aid.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:18:05 AMOvernight Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine kill two people and injure 19.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 8:00:05 AMWildfire thought to be largest in Belgium’s history creeps closer to German border prompting evacuations Belgium’s King Philippe will visit the area affected by what is believed to be the largest wildfire in the country’s history this morning, after a weekend of intense firefighting in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve. The fire has been raging since Friday afternoon, burning more than 3,000 hectares of land, provisional figures show...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 7:39:32 AMThe authorities allege they were involved in an insurrection plot but the leading opposition candidate says there was an attempt on his life.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 7:31:36 AMGDP rises 0.3 percent in the second quarter as consumption and capital spending sag.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 6:14:39 AMThis fictional memoir by Octavius’s right-hand man shows us bloodshed, betrayal and hectic jockeying for power If you’re one of those people who thinks about the Roman empire several times a week, Robert Harris has you covered. He follows his trilogy of novels about the life of Cicero and his one-off about the unpleasantness in Pompeii with a narrative that takes us from civil war through the assassination of Julius Caesar, with all the bickering and bloodshed that follows, on to the decisive battle of Actium and Octavius’s apotheosis as Caesar Augustus. We meet Cicero, Fulvia, Lepidus, two Caesars and a burly Antony (“Imagine, if you will, a statue of Hercules with a club in one hand, a wineskin in the other”). Here’s the clever bit: he narrates it all from the point of view of Octavius’s right-hand man, Agrippa, a much less well-remembered figure. Harris tells us he “left behind no speeches, few letters and only a couple of sentences of direct quotation”. Yet Agrippa was “effective co-ruler of the Roman world for many years” and “the greatest general of the period”. Octavius couldn’t have risen without him, but he seems to have done his best to write him out of the story afterwards, according him only two passing mentions in the Res Gestae Divi Augusti...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 6:00:46 AMRC Lens won the Champions’ Trophy against Paris Saint-Germain (1-0). With Zinédine Zidane watching on, the Lens side held out for an hour despite being a man down.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 5:44:25 AMA 14-year-old child was among four others injured, the acting governor of Russia's Belgorod region says.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 5:38:13 AMThe fatal incident reportedly took place amid a rush of devotees at a temple in India's Bihar state.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 5:32:33 AMPalestinian lawyer Ahmad Ibsais argues Israeli attacks on women is a genocide overlooked by international law.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 4:58:47 AMMore than 12,000 people displaced by a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia were awaiting urgent aid on Monday as they sheltered at schools, police stations and government offices, while many remained stranded outside.
France 24 • 8/17/2026, 4:37:14 AMIt comes as large swathes of East and South East Asia have been pummelled by dats of heavy rain.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 4:34:09 AMThe "disappointed" Sydney Swans CEO wouldn't say what the incident was or how many players were involved.
BBC News • 8/17/2026, 4:30:15 AMPresident Trump said a cease-fire agreed in June would lead to limits on Iran’s nuclear program and finish the conflict, but the countries appear far apart.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 4:01:18 AMScrutiny over the gifts and support provided by George Cottrell to Mr. Farage, the Reform U.K. leader, will continue even after he won last week’s special election in Clacton.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 4:01:15 AMChina is exporting more than A.I. models. It wants its data to influence the world’s chatbots, raising fears that Beijing’s narratives will spread with the technology.
NY Times • 8/17/2026, 4:01:07 AMGuardian investigation finds apparent discrepancy between what tech company has said about its AI capacity – and the number of advanced chips it has in operation The chips are quite small and some can be held in the palm of a hand. They are fundamental to the development of artificial intelligence models – and the world’s biggest technology companies need vast numbers of them to keep ahead. Microsoft is one of them. And, on paper, it seems to have a problem. A Guardian investigation has found an apparent discrepancy between what the company has said about its AI capacity – and the number of advanced AI chips it has in operation...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 4:00:46 AMPalestinian-American Loui Ridi is flying from the US to Qusra, where Israeli settlers have encircled his family’s home.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 3:41:30 AMFootage shows a rare sighting of one of Iran’s most elusive wild felines.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 2:55:01 AMUN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 1:28:13 AMPresident says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilities Donald Trump has said he is scaling back joint US military drills with South Korea aimed at deterring North Korea, despite military officials from both countries warning that Kim Jong-un’s regime was learning new battlefield tactics from the Ukraine war. The drills under Ulchi Freedom Shield, one of two major annual exercises held by South Korea and the US, start on Monday and run until 27 August...
The Guardian • 8/17/2026, 12:19:53 AMEmotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/17/2026, 12:05:34 AMUN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 11:58:45 PMIndia's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist.
BBC Business • 8/16/2026, 11:26:30 PMIndustry tracker finds ‘exceptionally warm weather’ has helped boost job listings in hospitality and tourism sector The summer job has staged a comeback this year thanks to the hot weather and a packed calendar of events such as the men’s football World Cup, new UK figures show. Recent months have seen a significant increase in seasonal hiring in sectors such as hospitality and tourism compared with summer 2025, said the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC), which runs a monthly labour market tracker...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 11:01:38 PMViolence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel's far-right Netanyahu government.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:54:58 PMNearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:51:39 PMIn 2022, Ukraine asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to activate Starlink coverage around Sevastopol to support an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. He refused, saying SpaceX would become “explicitly complicit in a major act of war”; he later also cited US sanctions covering Crimea. At the moment that mattered, one private actor had the final say. It exposed a question hidden inside every chokepoint. We usually ask where dependence is concentrated: a strait, mineral, technology, network. But three...
South China Morning Post • 8/16/2026, 9:30:09 PMMalaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:23:03 PMCCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:02:08 PMErdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:55:19 PMLula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:36:32 PMBoth sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:28:21 PMIraq’s Integrity Commission seized of millions in cash and jewelry said to be linked to corruption charges.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:02:09 PMTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 7:29:31 PMTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 7:18:24 PMThe 19-year-old, who was not a student at the university, was found hiding in a closet on campus, according to police.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 7:00:23 PMPresident, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’ Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has launched his campaign for a historic fourth term and vowed that as long as he lived he would not allow the “shameless” right to return to power. Addressing a sea of supporters in São Bernardo do Campo, the industrial city where his political career began nearly half a century ago, the 80-year-old politician reminded voters of the chaos and violence that unfolded during the 2018-22 presidency of his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, whose son Flávio Bolsonaro will face Lula in October’s presidential election...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 6:44:41 PMFormer Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 5:46:21 PMIsraeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 5:45:52 PMAndy Burnham’s doubts about Zoom interviews apply more widely to a hiring process being transformed by AI Almost half of UK jobseekers have found themselves pitching to an AI bot, according to recent research, leading many to give up in frustration. As one despairing applicant lamented in the pages of the Guardian a few months ago: “The hiring process has become so mechanised, both figuratively and literally, that it’s hard to believe that the people who end up getting hired aren’t merely the best at gaming the system.” For young people especially, experiencing repeated rejection without interacting with a single human being is alienating as well as disappointing. It was encouraging, therefore, to hear Andy Burnham voice concerns about online recruitment processes on a recent employment-focused podcast. Describing the jobseeking environment for young people as “harsh”, the prime minister criticised the widespread use of interviews on Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and questioned whether applicants could properly convey their personal qualities without a face-to-face meeting. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please..
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 5:30:31 PMIsraeli settlers and soldiers besiege Qusra families for eight days, blocking water and aid.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 5:18:00 PMSuperstar forward gave his clearest indication yet that he might end his playing career after the current season.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 5:03:18 PMNearly 200 firefighters are trying to keep the two fires on Salamina apart, Greek media report.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 4:14:26 PMMoroccan migrants are protesting in Ceuta, demanding asylum two weeks after more than a massive migrant surge.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 3:51:26 PMHundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
NPR • 8/16/2026, 3:38:22 PMUkraine launched hundreds of drones across Russia, killing at least six people and striking a Wildberries logistics hub.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 3:35:53 PMBelgium battling biggest fire in more than a century as flames near German border and 600 people told to evacuate Two people have died in fires on the Greek island of Salamis as firefighting aircraft were called on to help tame the biggest blaze in Belgium in more than a century in the latest wave of wildfires in Europe. The bodies of two people were recovered from the Peristeria beach area of Salamis on Sunday after two fires broke out on the island, a fire department spokesperson told AFP. Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 3:16:45 PMChris Fearne says Europe must look beyond its borders to solve its migration problem.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 2:40:38 PMThe works, by Antonello da Messina, were taken as the Sicilian city of Messina held a religious celebration.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 2:40:05 PMA week after Israeli settlers began besieging Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra, human rights activist Netanael Hanadaro joined FRANCE 24 to recount what he witnessed there. He said he and other NGO members reached the isolated homes on foot and left food outside for the trapped residents, with the Israeli army saying it would deliver the supplies. Hanadaro described an extraordinary situation in which the homes, located on the outskirts of the village, have been surrounded by settlers while the army works to prevent clashes between the settlers and activists.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 2:38:57 PMIsrael’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for nightly killings in Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 2:35:15 PMAbout 2.5 million people, including Japanese war criminals who fought for the country, are enshrined at Yasukuni.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 2:29:18 PMThe Federal Reserve, the ECB and the Bank of England appear unclear on how to tackle inflation amid the Iran war New UK cost of living crisis looms as rising energy bills lift inflation Inflation rates have been falling across the industrialised world, but fears that the Middle East war will raise oil prices means central banks are sitting on their hands when they should be raising interest rates to subdue inflationary pressures. The US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank are still smarting from the criticism of their inaction in 2022 when inflation soared above 10% in the UK and eurozone, and over 9% in the US...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 2:00:27 PMNathan Cofnas, who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, believes intelligence varies between racial groups.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 1:53:20 PMPatients treated in tents after earthquake damages Indonesia hospital
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 1:19:35 PMHouthi missile and drone strikes target Marib and al-Makha, killing at least four people and injuring eight.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 1:18:28 PMIsraeli settlers encircle Palestinian homes and cut off supplies, leading to a declaration of a military zone.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 1:17:57 PMA crash involving a bus registered in Poland killed 12 people and severely injured at least 10 early Sunday on a Hungary highway, marking the worst accident of its kind in the country in more than 20 years. Poland will send an emergency aircraft to Budapest, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 12:48:32 PMA solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 12:02:18 PMIsrael's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 11:54:55 AMThe 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 11:35:25 AMA Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 11:33:32 AMAs wildfires rage across Europe and Britain swelters through its hottest summer on record, literary fiction has a vital role to play in capturing the severe consequences of climate crisis Earlier this summer, I travelled through Europe on a book tour. Everywhere I went, the heat broke records. In Italy, Germany and Spain, I sought refuge from the afternoon sun in air-conditioned hotels. In normally temperate Zurich, it averaged 37 degrees. I jumped into the Limmat for relief. On my final day in Warsaw, Poland had never been hotter – one of 14 countries to hit a historic high. In June, when I left to return to the US, Europe was scorching. At the end of July, as I write this, it is burning. Since the heatwaves began, there have been more than 10,000 excess deaths. Yet for many, myself included, the high temperatures brought nothing more than inconvenience – uncomfortable commutes, heat rash, less time outdoors. This seems to be a defining feature of today’s climate crisis; deadly for some, banal for others. Even when the world is on fire, it somehow doesn’t feel like an emergency for everyone...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 11:00:24 AMAt least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 10:59:10 AMFirefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents to return home.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 10:43:12 AMBut to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 10:09:32 AMThe Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:48:42 AMIsraeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed at least 11 people, in what local authorities describe as the largest escalation since the June agreement. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor working in the area, described a deteriorating humanitarian situation, saying some doctors lost their homes in Saturday’s strikes and healthcare workers are increasingly worried that hospitals could also be targeted. He said the most common injuries are blast and compression wounds, while doctors are also concerned about infections, as well as the long-term psychological impact on civilians.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 9:46:15 AMLive video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 9:24:22 AMMalawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 9:21:20 AMMorocco has deployed heavy security around the border city of Fnideq after false social media rumours claimed the border to Spain's Ceuta enclave would open. Hundreds of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, have gathered nearby, raising fears of another mass crossing just weeks after tens of thousands attempted to enter the Spanish territory.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 9:17:50 AMThe United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 9:02:18 AMArtem Murdid, his mother and his girlfriend are accused of terrorism. They say they did nothing wrong.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 9:01:44 AMA shooting at a U.S. Consulate has thrust a neighborhood with a troubled past into the center of an emerging criminal phenomenon: young guns for hire as gig workers in the underworld economy.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 9:00:13 AMAs part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 9:00:11 AMA three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:53:14 AMSeveral Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Qusra have been under siege for a week, with families trapped inside as supplies dwindle and water and electricity are cut off. Settlers have continued their attacks openly, despite the presence of Israeli soldiers and growing international pressure on Israel.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 8:50:57 AMBus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:50:30 AMAt least 47 people have been killed after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, triggering hundreds of aftershocks, widespread destruction and landslides. Rescue operations are underway as remote villages remain difficult to reach and the death toll is expected to rise.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 8:46:45 AMUS swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:39:38 AMHundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 51 people killed.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 8:23:38 AMCivil war and military rule have weakened Myanmar’s health care system, while heavy monsoon rains have increased the risk of waterborne disease.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 8:15:20 AMFirefighters are tackling a fire at a market in Kyiv, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 8:14:56 AMAustralia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 8:11:47 AMTwelve people have been killed after a Polish tourist bus crashed in Hungary.
Sky News • 8/16/2026, 8:04:00 AMWynd Kaufman, 69, chained and locked the front doors of OpenAI’s headquarters last year with members of StopAI An activist who blocked the entrance to one of the world’s biggest AI companies is believed to have become the first person jailed for protesting against artificial intelligence as supporters dub her the “Rosa Parks of AI risk”. Wynd Kaufman, 69, surrendered herself on Friday to authorities in San Francisco. She was found guilty by a jury for her role in an action last year that saw members of the group StopAI chain and lock the front doors of OpenAI’s headquarters in protest against the pursuit of artificial superintelligence...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 8:00:20 AMA Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said, in the latest incident to highlight the challenges facing NATO states bordering Ukraine.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 7:50:35 AMMessi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 7:47:45 AMIslam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 7:04:29 AMDozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
BBC News • 8/16/2026, 7:04:17 AMThe cyclists' union is "filled with anger" after the death of British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal race.
Sky News • 8/16/2026, 6:39:00 AMThousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 6:25:43 AMIn Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 6:10:58 AMDespite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 6:06:31 AMFire has always be part of life on the grasslands, but has grown worse due to rising temperatures and severe droughts. In response, people have turned to their nomadic heritage to help tackle the blazes Sodnomjamts Damchaabadgar squats in a shallow, rocky depression, working quietly with his hands. Inches above the rim of the pit, the wind whips across the grasslands. But in the marginal shelter of the dig site the air remains calm – essential for delicate operations. Damchaabadgar, a research fellow at the Institute of Archaeology at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, has erected a ger, a traditional nomad’s tent, nearby, which serves as his sleeping quarters and a field station. Two gers stand alone against the vast openness of the steppe in Eastern Mongolia. The ger – often called a yurt outside Mongolia – is a round dwelling designed to be assembled or disassembled in a matter of hours..
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 6:00:17 AMTwo women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 5:18:24 AMRomania's Defence Ministry didn't specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 4:54:33 AMDay six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 4:53:20 AMDiscussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments Japan’s defence minister will visit Canberra this week, the highest level engagement with Australia after controversy over Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from prime minister Sanae Takaichi. The defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, will meet his counterpart and deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, on Tuesday, with discussions focused on Australia’s acquisition of Japan’s Mogami-class frigates and enhanced security cooperation...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 4:44:30 AMIsraeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 4:43:21 AMSix hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian forces launched a missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/16/2026, 4:42:16 AMAustralia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 4:35:26 AMWidespread online abuse and visits from the police show the added risks women take standing up for their beliefs in a patriarchal society.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 4:01:23 AMImmigrants have long eased labor shortages on farms and factories in Italy. But churches also need foreign-born priests, like the Rev. Vincent Souly of the Ivory Coast.
NY Times • 8/16/2026, 4:01:17 AMSearchers dig through collapsed buildings and debris after 7.7 magnitude quake killed at least 51 people Rescue crews dug through collapsed buildings and landslide debris in eastern Indonesia on Sunday as they searched for bodies and possible survivors a day after a powerful earthquake killed at least 51 people, injured more than 100 and displaced thousands. At least 24 people died in Manggarai regency and 17 in neighbouring East Manggarai, with additional fatalities reported in Sikka, Ngada and Ende regencies, the national disaster management agency said. Rescuers were still searching for people feared buried beneath landslides triggered by the quake across six regencies on Flores, a predominantly Catholic island in Muslim-majority Indonesia...
The Guardian • 8/16/2026, 3:57:34 AMThree decades after rapper Tupac Shakur's death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 3:47:43 AMPalestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 2:26:54 AMRiders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 1:43:57 AMJavad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces
The Hindu • 8/16/2026, 1:15:16 AMSyrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 12:50:12 AMHamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 12:44:59 AMIsrael kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
Al Jazeera • 8/16/2026, 12:00:45 AMYemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:27:10 PMIndiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:19:34 PMPost-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:04:47 PMA number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash on a motorway in County Kildare in Ireland, police have said.
Sky News • 8/15/2026, 11:01:00 PMSouth Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 10:22:46 PMNew South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun-owners cash to give up their firearms.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 9:41:43 PMSaved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:12:27 PMIran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 9:03:57 PMThis comes as a magnitude 6.5 quake struck Indonesia, hours after a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake in the morning killed more than 40 people, CBS News reported
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 9:00:18 PMIran claims Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:55:29 PMThe federal wildland firefighting workforce, faced with low pay and cost of living issues, copes with Trump-era cuts.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:40:48 PMTwenty-six more bodies have been found after a ferry capsized in Zimbabwe - taking the total number of deaths to at least 72.
Sky News • 8/15/2026, 8:22:00 PMThe petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:09:33 PMSecurity forces in Fnideq have stepped up operations to prevent migrants from crossing into Ceuta.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:07:07 PMA social media campaign encouraged people to flock to Ceuta just weeks after many died while making the crossing.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:46:20 PMThe declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 7:41:57 PMEighteen children among the people killed after ferry capsized on Lake Kariba Twenty-two more bodies have been recovered after a boat accident in Zimbabwe, taking the death toll to 68, police said on Saturday. The ferry capsized on Tuesday on Lake Kariba, on the border with Zambia. An investigation has suggested it was overloaded when it turned over during heavy winds...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 7:39:07 PMA construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 7:36:29 PMSecurity had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 7:16:40 PMPolice say 23 more bodies have been recovered from Lake Kariba after the overloaded vessel capsized on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:10:06 PMPresident Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln deployment is "not nearly long enough." A family member of a sailor on board that ship said those comments are shameful.
NPR • 8/15/2026, 6:21:32 PMBorder security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territory Moroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides after social media posts called for another mass crossing. The attempted crossing on Saturday came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, causing tensions within the EU and prompting anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died trying to reach European soil...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 6:08:21 PMThe BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 6:02:30 PMAt least 111 people have been arrested for trying to get into Ceuta following another call on social media for a mass crossing of migrants.
Sky News • 8/15/2026, 6:00:00 PMThe 26-year-old, who has signed a five-year year, cost the Italian champions about $40m, according to media reports.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 5:48:32 PMAuthorities warn residents to take precautions as storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to the island chain.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 5:27:57 PMJason Arday was found dead on Friday, just days after resigning amid intense scrutiny over his academic work.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 5:19:12 PMThe armed forces aligned with the Yemeni government said the attack targeted civilian infrastructure and national assets at the port. Initial reports said four civilians were killed and several fishing boats were set on fire
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 5:15:51 PMAt least one person was killed and around 42 others were injured after a violent wildfire hit a coastal town in Croatia.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 4:33:05 PMAl-Burhan pledged temporary immunity and legal protections for participants in a Sudanese national dialogue.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 4:17:43 PMMany complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisation On Friday at 7pm, Thérèse Coffey was nine miles away from a nuclear power station when her phone made a loud, piercing and very worrying sound: it was a “severe” emergency alert. “Was expecting [a] much more specific alert, not a generic message on wildfires,” the former Tory cabinet minister said on X. She wasn’t alone in being alarmed by the alarm sent to phones in England and Wales. In the aftermath, thousands of social media users expressed their shock at alert. Some shared funny memes and others lamented what they viewed as lack of government action on decarbonisation. Academic John Ritzema called it a “massive overreach” and said the alert system should be “meant to be for ‘drop everything and prepare for something terrible’ situations”, something Coffey echoed, saying alerts should not become commonplace to avoid “Peter cries wolf situations”...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 3:54:15 PMUkraine used domestically produced Flamingo missiles to hit targets in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 3:50:06 PMAt least 11 people, including three children, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in the deadliest attacks since a US-mediated peace framework was agreed in June. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, while Lebanese officials condemned the strikes as a threat to ongoing negotiations and the country’s sovereignty.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 3:29:52 PMMusab Abu Rukbah, a former police chief, left Austria after appealing his eight-year sentence for crimes committed during Syria’s civil war.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 3:28:28 PMA decade ago, student leaders were jailed for shouting 'Azadi', which means freedom.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 3:25:51 PMA French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 3:09:37 PMIran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 2:52:47 PMConverts describe a demanding form of capturing nature very close up that has grown in popularity in last few years Vote here for your favourite invertebrate of the year “I always just pray ‘please don’t fly away’,” says Dara Ojo. As a wildlife photographer, he can handle spending minutes, hours and sometimes days waiting for the shot, but insects are not always very cooperative. Ojo is one of an increasing number of photographers turning their lenses towards something smaller: macro photography. This refers to photographing the natural world at an extremely close range, close enough to see the facets of a fly’s eye, or the geometry of a spider’s face...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 2:00:01 PMBelgian would be first non-Scot in role since Berti Vogts Scotland face Slovenia on 26 September in Nations League The Scottish Football Association hopes to name the Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli as the successor to Steve Clarke as manager early next week. The 39-year-old, who was sacked by Monaco in June, will become the country’s first non-Scottish manager since Berti Vogts, who was in charge from 2002-04. Clarke’s abrupt departure came as Scotland exited the World Cup at the group stage. He had signed a four-year contract extension immediately before the tournament. It quickly became clear the SFA would turn towards a foreign manager; Jon Dahl Tomasson and Kasper Hjulmand were linked with the position...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 1:09:59 PMAn Austrian activist in Vienna is challenging the city over public toilet fees.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 1:01:31 PMBritish Museum’s £33 tickets sold out in a day but some slots have been reserved for guests at five-star One Aldwych Those hoping to snare a glimpse of the Bayeux tapestry when it comes to the British Museum this September faced nine-hour online queues, with the £33 tickets sold out within a day. But the monied guests of a five-star hotel in Covent Garden have not had to go to such arduous lengths to get a view of the nearly 1,000-year-old depiction of William the Conqueror’s victory over King Harold II of England at Hastings in 1066...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 1:00:57 PMGilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh This is a fun and feverish journey, with well-crafted comedy and screaming guitar, through the star’s career so far In an industry that claims to be inclusive, it’s so easy to feel tokenised. For musician and comedian Charlene Kaye, it has been an uphill battle feeling like the token queer Asian female guitar player, in demand to cater to people’s otherwise superficial concern around diversity, as well as their attempts at being perceived as politically conscious. But if you’re booked and busy, and genuinely skilled at what you do, does it matter if the requests come in through slightly nefarious means? Diversity Shredder is a fun and feverish romp through Kaye’s journey of finding her artistic voice, and what it means to be an Asian American musician in the context of a very broken and unbalanced capitalist system. Using well-crafted, multi-genre musical comedy along with her masterful guitar skills, Kaye reflects on the mental gymnastics at play when you’re a person of colour trying to navigate a career in music, when all people really seem to want is Cassandra from Wayne’s World. At Gilded Balloon Teviot, Edinburgh, until 30 August All our Edinburgh festival reviews..
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 1:00:57 PMIn Chad, the Chari River has been badly affected by years of intensive sand extraction along its banks, particularly around the capital, N’Djamena. The Ministry of Mines recently banned the practice to protect the environment and wildlife, but the decision has sparked controversy as thousands of people in the capital depend on sand mining for their livelihoods.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 12:58:32 PMPolice found the gunshot victims near the university's residence halls.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 12:57:08 PMFresh back from Indonesia, FRANCE 24 journalist Jamie Smith-Maillet assesses the damage caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores region. Rescue teams are working to pull survivors from the rubble, while an aftershock has hit the area, raising fears of further casualties.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 12:34:05 PMLondon police force tells Telegraph incident was result of ‘human error’ and it is conducting an investigation The Metropolitan police have apologised for accidentally exposing the email addresses of more than 140 victims of Mohamed Al Fayed. In a group update about its investigation into the former Harrods owner, the force copied the email addresses of 143 victims of Fayed in a message that included about 12 other recipients, the Telegraph reported...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 12:22:47 PMWith the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 12:14:30 PMUkraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 11:43:15 AMPuerto Rican suffered brain bleed in only defeat WBC blamed illegal blows to back of the head Colón had won his first 16 professional fights The boxing world was in mourning Friday following the death of Puerto Rican fighter Prichard Colón at the age of 33, 11 years after he sustained brain damage in the only defeat of his professional career. Colón’s death was confirmed in statements by the World Boxing Council and the World Boxing Organization late Thursday...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 11:42:02 AMTaiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:30:00 AMThe Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:27:11 AMAmong those killed in the strike on Ansar included three children and two women, state media reports.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 11:24:24 AMDozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:19:56 AMThe Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 11:07:05 AMWomen’s football has much to gain from the kind of reforms that threats to snub upcoming tournaments might prompt. Infantino should be taken on “And I say to all the women … Pick the right battles. Pick the right fights. You have the power to change. You have the power to convince us men what we have to do and what we don’t have to do. You do it. Just do it. With men, with Fifa, you will find open doors. Just push the doors. They are open.” Those were the condescending words of Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, three years ago during a tone-deaf speech in Sydney, which left his audience, including some of the most senior women in the game, exasperated. It is a damning indictment of Infantino’s tenure that his patronising monologue on the eve of the Women’s World Cup final now barely even creeps into the top 10 of the most controversial moments since his latest re-election, in March 2023...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 11:00:55 AMThrough the Royal Photographic Society’s Eamonn McCabe bursary programme, Nathan McGill set out to explore women’s cricket across Bradford. What emerged was a close and extended engagement with one club: Bradford Park Avenue Ladies Cricket Club Interest in women’s cricket is expanding rapidly across the country. Attendance and viewing figures for this year’s Women’s T20 World Cup in England reached an all-time high, while the recent Test at Lord’s set a new attendance record for a women’s Test match. This month, the Hundred match between London Spirit and Southern Brave also set a new record for attendance at a women’s group game. Yet visual culture often struggles to keep pace. Historic archives remain sparse, although growing interest is creating a richer contemporary record – one to which this project, Wicket, contributes. Wicket is rooted in relationships and place. The project puts women and girls at the centre of the narrative, creating images that foreground not only participation but belonging, camaraderie and community. Bradford Park Avenue Ladies is a visibly diverse, intergenerational team shaped by a range of lived experiences – a reflection of Bradford’s social fabric, though still largely absent from mainstream images of cricket...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 11:00:55 AMThe Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 11:00:50 AMA father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 10:56:22 AMThe 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 10:48:41 AMIsraeli airstrikes on two villages in southern Lebanon have killed nine people, including three children.
Sky News • 8/15/2026, 10:19:00 AMAn overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 10:18:40 AMLong a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 10:00:07 AMOvernight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people in one village, in the deadliest escalation since the lull in fighting began two months ago. FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis, reporting from Beirut, says the strikes mark a significant escalation despite the so-called truce, and also gives us an update on ongoing negotiations with Israel.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 9:59:22 AMFive years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee doctor Fardina Samadi, France offers freedoms denied under Taliban rule, but rebuilding a career and integrating into French society remain difficult.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 9:13:06 AMMr. Hoekstra has been President Trump’s faithful messenger in Canada amid a historic low in relations. More than 160,000 Canadians want him gone.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:02:14 AMAsian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:01:00 AMSocial media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world Sorry Elon, but they’re not your kind of tweets. Social media users are flocking to TikTok to join a burgeoning trend for birding videos as the hobby attracts a younger demographic. With the internet ever more cluttered with polarising, shouty and AI content, evidence is emerging of Britons preferring a gentler, more melodic window on the world in the shape of footage of the nation’s feathered friends...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 9:00:53 AMAn uninhabited Irish island fills up one day each summer for a treasured amateur horse race in which young jockeys ride across the shifting sands.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:00:45 AMAzad, a popular online debate program, has tackled topics that push the limits of Iran’s authoritarian system. Some wonder how it has remained on air.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:00:24 AMThe classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 9:00:14 AMWhen the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
NPR • 8/15/2026, 9:00:00 AMAustralia close Day Three of the first Test against Bangladesh on 161-4, trailing the record-chasing tourists by 67.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:50:56 AMJason Arday, the school’s youngest Black professor, was found dead on Friday. The school ignored a series of warnings about his life story and his work.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 8:50:20 AMWorld Athletics' president says political influence in sport must be kept in check with LA Olympics on horizon.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:44:36 AMA powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings as well as causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes.
NPR • 8/15/2026, 8:29:20 AMAs the Ken-Betwa dam displaces thousands, legal protections on compensation are being ignored.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 8:22:09 AMA search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 8:21:01 AMDevelopment comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’ Secondhand booksellers in the UK and Ireland are reporting a flurry of bulk orders from mystery buyers, amid speculation AI companies are acquiring the tomes for their data. Bookshops contacted by the Guardian say they have been receiving orders from buyers in the US, Canada, continental Europe and the UK. The increase has been replicated around the world, with booksellers in the US, Australia and Europe also reporting unusual orders...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 8:00:51 AMHis family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 7:53:48 AMAustralia 56-17 Japan in Nations Championship Test in Townsville No 10 shows why he could be solution to coach Les Kiss’s problem Les is proving more for the Wallabies, with new coach Les Kiss leading the side to a second consecutive victory in an eight-try 56-17 triumph over Japan in Townsville. The impressive victory gives the Australian men their first three-match winning streak since 2024 and fires the hearts and hopes of fans in the 14-month run-up to the 2027 World Cup. In eight attempts, Japan had never beaten Australia at home. But after a scratchy, scary three-point win in Osaka last week, the Wallabies had to be far more ruthless on Saturday. Kiss’s strategy to swap his starters and finishers again paid off, with several of the Wallabies exciting young stars seizing their chance to shine on the big stage...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 7:28:00 AMAndrew Giuliani, son of ex-New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, tells critics of FIFA's Gianni Infantino 'it's just politics'.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:27:59 AMDespite pressure from the US to intervene against Hezbollah, the Syrian government is unlikely to do so.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:27:32 AMDeadliest Israeli attack in Lebanon since June agreements significantly reduced hostilities.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:18:13 AMFive years after seizing Kabul and returning to power, the Taliban is celebrating what it calls a more secure and "free" Afghanistan. But its anniversary comes amid mounting criticism over sweeping restrictions on women and girls, economic hardship and continued international isolation.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 7:14:24 AMIsraeli forces stormed a wedding hall in al-Eizariya town in the occupied West Bank and assaulted Palestinian attendees.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 7:13:11 AMThe BBC has attempted to subpoena members of Donald Trump's family to defend itself from the defamation lawsuit issued by the US president.
Sky News • 8/15/2026, 7:08:00 AMFlorentino Pérez pressed the Special One button again after two straight trophyless seasons at Real, but Lamine Yamal and co remain title favourites A lot has changed since José Mourinho was last appointed Real Madrid manager, but a lot has also not changed. Before his first game in charge in 2010, Spain had just become world champions, their extra-time winner in the final scored by a Barcelona player after their opponents, who had been reduced to 10 men, had tried to kick them off the park. Like then, Mourinho’s task is to take down a Barcelona team that have won two La Liga titles in succession. And like then, he has a host of world-class talent at his disposal. Florentino Pérez is also still around – and he is largely the reason why Mourinho is back. After the chief executive, José Ángel Sánchez, was said to have led the charge to appoint Xabi Alonso last summer, the 79-year-old club president has made the decision his own this time. He promised Mourinho, who won La Liga with 100 points in his first spell, would return if he was re-elected in snap elections in June and the announcement came, in true Pérez style, on the opening day of the World Cup...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 7:00:50 AMPolice bust illicit liquor stockpiling operation; van driver arrested, key accused under scanner. Seizure as part of Operation Toofan
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 6:39:24 AMThe BCI Council subsequently modified the Chairman’s order and said that all NALSAR 2026 graduates would be entitled to enrol with the State Bar Council of their choice
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 6:27:24 AMM.r Abdullah said the people in PoK would have been fighting to join Jammu and Kashmir if the Centre had not revoked the special constitutional guarantees in 2019
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 6:24:27 AMNotably, Vande Mataram song was not played at the function in accordance with direction of Union government
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 6:08:56 AMGreenhouses and rented plots are lifelines for Gaza farmers, helping them grow crops despite the extensive destruction.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 6:03:00 AMChina has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II. Beijing lodged a formal protest after Japanese defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the shrine on Saturday. China and many other countries in Asia view the site as a symbol of Japanese militarism. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit the site in person but she sent a ritual offering to...
South China Morning Post • 8/15/2026, 6:00:48 AMMurder cases fell by 10.1%, dacoity by 31.32% & riots by 18.97%. More than 50,000 appointments made into police force in the past one and half years.
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 5:56:35 AM"What a shame that those who oppose CJP chose India's Independence Day to try to muzzle our voice. We will not be intimidated by such cowardly acts!" the outfit said in a post
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 5:43:11 AMAddressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Singh highlighted the transformation of the defence sector over the past 12 years under initiatives such as ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Make in India’
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 5:41:55 AMA powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 20 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami.
France 24 • 8/15/2026, 5:36:19 AMWe are launching a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 to identify prospects in every corner of the country. They will get special training to become world class athletes, says Prime Minister Modi.
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 5:27:27 AMMorocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 4:54:53 AMThe arrest is part of Project Zero, a Statewide initiative launched by Vigilance department to curb corruption in government offices
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 4:51:53 AM“We have made a new Parliament, a new PM house. Why have we not been able to build new schools in our villages? Do we not consider the children of farmers and labourers the future of our country?”, Abhijeet Dipke asked.
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 4:46:33 AMTaiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 4:44:14 AMFM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 4:24:02 AMThe Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 4:01:18 AMDeaths spiked in northwest Europe in June, where countries were unprepared for extreme heat that hit much of the continent.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 4:01:14 AMA June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 4:01:09 AMFrench, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.
NY Times • 8/15/2026, 4:01:08 AMAgeing facilities offering daily refuge face funding threat as record temperatures parch the countryside Suzy Bernard took a breath and jumped into the deep end of her village swimming pool with a splash. “There’s a wonderful feeling of wellbeing in the water,” said the former hospital healthcare assistant, who recently learned to swim aged 75 and was now gliding along with her daughter and grandson...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 4:00:46 AMAssembly Hall, Edinburgh Can you dance flamenco to Eye of the Tiger? Of course, says the company Yllana, in a flamboyant celebration of breaking down barriers You don’t need to know anything about flamenco to enjoy Flamenc Oh!! That overuse of exclamation marks gives you an idea of the subtlety of this fun/silly dance-comedy by Spanish company Yllana, based on flamenco’s battle between tradition and modernity (which is a real thing in the flamenco world, with its division between purists and progressives). Here is our patriarch with his straight spine and authoritarian streak, banning all music other than flamenco from his family. There’s mother and daughter in polka dots and frills, the son forever trying (and failing) to impress his dad, and their hunk of a cousin who has returned from his travels with some new guitar chords and a love of the blues, ready to upset the status quo...
The Guardian • 8/15/2026, 4:00:46 AMThe US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 3:52:08 AMIndia marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 3:39:06 AMPK Narayanan, one of the few remaining performers of the Raveli pattu, is striving to keep the oral tradition alive
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 3:24:34 AMADNOC confirmed that one of its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of August 14, 2026
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 3:20:48 AMAn Army band played the tune of ‘Vande Mataram’ as the guests present on the occasion sung the national song
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 3:11:07 AMPresident’s remarks assume significance against the backdrop of the recent student-led protests over demands for systemic reforms following irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 3:05:08 AMTrinamool leader repeatedly claimed a crowd had gathered outside the circuit house chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 2:55:20 AMSexual violence is not the preserve of ‘monsters’. It can also emerge from ordinary assumptions about flirting, persistence, seniority, alcohol, women’s accommodation of male behaviour, and men being disinclined to intervene when another man crosses a line
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 2:50:25 AMOn August 15, 1947, Congress and Communist workers defied restrictions to hoist the tricolour, while the Nizam’s supporters celebrated ‘Independent Hyderabad Day’
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 2:40:02 AMUS President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 2:25:09 AMThe murderers, who were drugged, had used rods, logs and other weapons; it had happened in a broad daylight close to the college grounds in Coimbatore district, said A. Kathir executive director of Evidence, an NGO
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 2:14:12 AMAs detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 2:08:02 AMAuthorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 1:36:04 AMThe nation will is commemorating the 80th Independence Day, a red-letter day in the history of India
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 1:27:33 AMWith 119 EROs endowed with quasi judicial powers set to adjudicate over 94 lakh cases in this short window, they would get less than a minute’s time to verify each elector even if they worked 24 hours a day
The Hindu • 8/15/2026, 1:23:20 AMJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, while the country’s defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the site as Japan marks the 81st anniversary of the end of the second world war. Sources have said Takaichi, a conservative, is likely to refrain from visiting the war-linked shrine on the war anniversary. The shrine honours Japanese leaders convicted as war criminals. Visits by Japanese prime ministers and lawmakers...
South China Morning Post • 8/15/2026, 1:17:08 AMLocals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 1:12:02 AMFamilies are demanding answers over loved ones buried under rubble in Cali, Colombia after Monday’s 7.4 magnitude quake.
Al Jazeera • 8/15/2026, 12:14:47 AMThe BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.
BBC News • 8/15/2026, 12:01:53 AMQuake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km early on Saturday morning A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km at 5:58am on Saturday Indonesia time. It’s epicentre was 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 11:43:18 PMA potential mid-air collision was averted in the US after a Phoenix air traffic controller recognised that two American Airlines planes were mistakenly flying under the same number, and acted quickly to keep them apart.
Sky News • 8/14/2026, 11:43:00 PMIndonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 11:25:57 PMKashmir’s famed ₹700-crore bat-making industry supports at least 50,000 livelihoods. Since 2021, its bats have made their way to cricket grounds around the world, with 47 international players using Kashmir willow bats in major tournaments. But a shortage of willow, climate change, and smuggling are putting the industry under pressure. Peerzada Ashiq reports on its rise and the challenges threatening its future
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 11:18:08 PMRakesh Handu, a Pandit social activist, said he was in touch with the six Pandit employees whose names and mobile numbers figured in the threat letter online and “were shifted to Jammu”
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 11:04:51 PMHezbollah criticises Beirut’s approach, accusing officials of exposing the Lebanese army to risks and Israeli pressure.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:02:55 PMJ&K CM Omar Abdullah accused the Centre of dilly dallying on the issue of Transaction of Business Rules, mandatory to be drafted as per the J&K Reorganisation Act to define the roles and domains of the office of Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers and the Lok Bhavan
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 11:01:27 PMPolice said that there was an argument over the bill after which the accused — Beeru Tomar — unleashed his pet dogs on them, and that one of the employees suffered dog bite injuries
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 10:55:13 PMA group of activists from Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has written to CM Suvendu Adhikari and the police seeking clarification over the survey and also urged to maintain transparency
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 10:33:11 PMThe Nagaland Baptist Church Council says patriotism should arise from a shared love for the nation rather than compulsion
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 10:27:59 PMBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary led the Tiranga Yatra as part of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign-2026 in Munger district, whereas the 209 CoBRA Battalion (CRPF) organised a motorcycle Tiranga Yatra to foster patriotism, national integration, and respect for the Tricolour in Jharkhand
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 10:25:34 PMTiwari was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17, 2026, at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district of Bihar
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 10:13:02 PMIranians visiting the city of Van, Turkey, near the Iranian border say how expensive and difficult life back home is.
NPR • 8/14/2026, 10:03:08 PMWildfires fuelled by record heat are ravaging Europe, burning around 500,000 hectares and forcing thousands to flee.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 9:50:35 PMIsraeli soldiers accused of supporting ‘terrorist’ settlers in Qusra
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 9:45:20 PMRaúl Jiménez marked his return to Wolves with the stoppage-time equaliser that saved them from an embarrassing start to their return to the Championship. The Mexico striker, who scored against England during the World Cup finals, retained his composure to convert a penalty given for handball by Rayan Alebiosu that would have had VAR questioning whether the defender was in the area when Jackson Tchatchoua’s cross struck his arm. Thankfully for Wolves, the video assistant referee is no longer their problem. Jiménez, who had bought scarves for all supporters in the South Bank in gratitude for their response to welcoming him home, tucked away his first goal in this second spell for the club he graced during their recent heyday...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 9:21:18 PMWin is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills The Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after the region’s top court ruled in favour of the province on Friday, overturning a lower court’s decision that decreed removal would violate constitutional rights. The win is significant for Ontario’s premier, Doug Ford, and his government, who have long railed against Toronto’s bike lanes, blaming the protected zones for the city’s traffic ills...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 9:03:43 PMFlights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 9:03:07 PMThe drive against encroachers is being taken up ahead of laying pipelines to the city from a 190-mld water treatment plant that has been planned
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 8:49:22 PMJason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 8:46:40 PMCarcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 8:39:47 PMDefense Minister Katz called for the military to turn over to the police the responsibility for protecting Palestinians after two West Bank families were besieged by violent settlers.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 8:21:18 PMAction was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 8:04:01 PMThe authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 7:58:18 PMThe British police said a man had been found dead at a home linked to Mr. Arday, who resigned after the university announced an investigation into allegations of plagiarism and fabrication.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 7:53:03 PMThe US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 7:44:43 PMWhile the BJP dares government to ban RSS, Home Minister wonders if the RSS was a terrorist/underworld organisation or a group of criminals to threaten those who questioned it
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 7:42:18 PMA potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian oil.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 7:36:45 PMMangione has long denied his role in the killing but pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14, 2026
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 7:25:27 PMAndrés Manuel López Beltrán, a former president’s son, lashed out at the Trump administration after he said it canceled his visa, another flashpoint in the tense U.S.-Mexico relationship.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 7:16:55 PMThe State-wide demonstrations were held to criticise the TVK-led regime for not fully waiving cooperative crop loans and on its ‘lax’ handling of the Mekedatu issue
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 7:06:26 PMThe arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 6:55:24 PMIt marked the first time a court had heard Mangione describe how he committed a crime that garnered worldwide attention.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 6:54:58 PMNine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 6:37:59 PMElon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 6:28:17 PMWomen across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 6:25:38 PMNigel Farage, the Reform U.K. leader who resigned from Parliament and won back his seat on Thursday, stays on the offensive and says voters don’t care about allegations of financial impropriety.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 6:11:41 PMUltimatum issued hours before plan was scrapped European Football Clubs demanded Infantino back down Europe’s leading clubs threatened not to participate in future Club World Cups unless Gianni Infantino withdrew his Fifa Forward Enterprise scheme, issuing their ultimatum hours before the plan was scrapped. In a letter to the Fifa secretary general, Mattias Grafström, seen by the Guardian, the influential European Football Clubs (EFC) group warned its cooperation with future tournaments would hinge on Infantino backing down. It said the threat will hold unless a joint venture between EFC and Fifa – a framework for which has already been agreed – is completed before television rights can be sold for the 2028 Women’s Club World Cup...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 6:00:34 PMThousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 5:36:27 PMIn the last few months and over a year now, we have had several engagements and several ministerial visits from Afghanistan, says Randhir Jaiswal
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 5:35:54 PMUpdates from Friday’s evening session in Birmingham Latest report | Sean Ingle digs deeper into whether the gaps will damage London’s chances of hosting the 2029 world champs...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 5:26:35 PMIn Kenya, since the end of June, at least 19 elephants, mostly females or young animals, have died after displaying the same symptoms, notably partial paralysis preventing them from standing.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 5:18:38 PMTwo families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 5:03:17 PMCivil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 5:00:46 PMThe 1892 Holdings consortium, led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia, also includes Bezos’s K5 Sports Fund.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:59:41 PMRescue workers rushed to free a survivor Friday in Colombia amid the rubble left by a powerful earthquake nearly four days earlier that killed at least 285 people and injured 4,000. Some 400 people were still missing and tens of thousands of homes were damaged, leaving many Colombians sleeping in shelters or outside.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 4:49:37 PMRights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:46:30 PMSergei Lavrov said the alleged U.S. support included the supply of intelligence
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 4:38:42 PMGovernment launches investigation into potential unsafe practices at Spanish healthcare company Grifols A chain of private plasma donation clinics in Canada said Friday it is pausing collections after the deaths of two donors and a new government investigation into potential unsafe practices. Grifols, the Spanish healthcare company that runs 17 clinics across Canada and is the country’s only private clinic for plasma donation, said it informed Health Canada of its decision to temporarily pause collections on Wednesday...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 4:21:39 PMIn an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 4:01:43 PMThe decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:52:57 PMChief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan grants the interim stay until the disposal of a plea to quash the FIR
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 3:52:43 PMMangione admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court, still faces separate state charges.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:43:15 PMPolls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:25:11 PMThe electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 3:24:56 PMGuardian readers reflect on the ableism rife in the debate about Ray-Ban Meta eyewear, despite the life-changing difference they can make Your editorial on Meta’s smart glasses acknowledges their value to blind and visually impaired people, then asks that this “not be allowed to distract” from the harms (The Guardian view on Meta’s smart glasses: regulators must get on the front foot, 10 August). As an optometrist who owns a small independent practice, I’d suggest that it is visually impaired people who are being treated as the distraction. I was reluctant to stock Ray‑Ban Meta, having no fondness for Meta or Luxottica, but colleagues persuaded me of the benefits for people with sight impairment. The reality has surpassed that. The majority of our buyers have a visual impairment or learning difficulty. One man, practically illiterate, now has the world read to him...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 3:22:59 PMThe Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 3:07:41 PMAn exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:00:00 PMKevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials An 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...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 2:55:17 PMVisit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 2:48:54 PMThe Maghreb region is experiencing a dramatic decline in birth rates, with most women now having fewer than three children, compared with seven or eight on average in the 1970s. Ellen Gainsford looks at what is driving this major demographic shift.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 1:54:19 PMThe Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of Congo are set to build a new bridge linking their two major cities, Bangui and Zongo. The 60-million-dollar project will see the construction of a 645-metre bridge across the Congo River, aimed at strengthening trade and transport links between the two countries.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 1:52:37 PMWith Oceania praising Fifa on Friday, all six confederations have finally had their say on the fallout from the World Cup sell-off plan The Oceania Football Confederation’s (OFC) decision to belatedly issue a statement following this week’s executive committee meeting praising Fifa’s “progress achieved over the last decade” means all six continental confederations have finally had their say on the fallout from the World Cup sell-off plan that has split world football, with the votes seeming tied at three apiece on the key issue of whether Gianni Infantino should remain as Fifa president...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 1:26:51 PMConstruction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 1:18:08 PMFrance's constitutional council struck down a proposed ban on social media for children under 15 on Friday, citing freedom of expression.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 1:17:13 PMRussian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 1:04:23 PMAsh spewing from Sicily's Mount Etna has closed the Italian island’s largest airport for the fifth consecutive day, stranding hundreds of summer holiday travellers during the busiest travel week of the year. Catania’s airport will remain closed until early August 15. While Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, often disrupts airport operations, this marks the longest emergency since 2002.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 12:55:47 PMThirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:45:11 PMJared Kushner, President Trump’s senior aide, is expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, who has rejected a U.S.-backed deal to disarm Hamas.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 12:45:01 PMExtreme temperatures and repeated wildfires are pushing infrastructure to the limit and testing the continent’s resolve.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 12:35:23 PMBBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 12:19:21 PMIsraeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:11:56 PMAbout 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:09:47 PMJessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:02:02 PMA play based on the writer’s dreamlike novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World is touring the world, riding a wave of interest in Japanese culture. Its creators talk about how they adapted the famously cryptic tale Tatsuya Fujiwara is no stranger to London’s Barbican theatre. It was here nearly 30 years ago that one of Japan’s biggest film stars, now 44, made his stage debut. He was just 15, plucked out of an audition of more than 5,000 hopeful youngsters by the revered theatre director Yukio Ninagawa for his play Shintoku-Maru. It kickstarted Fujiwara’s career, and three years later he landed a role in the cult dystopian film Battle Royale, going on to star in hit TV dramas and blockbuster films, all the while continuing to perform in Ninagawa’s acclaimed productions. Now, Fujiwara returns to where it all began, to perform in a stage adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s science fiction novel Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World. The story alternates between two seemingly unrelated narratives: a cyberpunk thriller set in Tokyo, and a surreal fantasy that unfolds within a mysterious walled town. Directed by the French choreographer Philippe Decouflé, the play premiered in Tokyo in January, toured Japan until March, then Singapore in April. After the Barbican run this autumn, the tour will wrap up in Paris...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 12:00:27 PMCreative Assembly could strike gold again with this follow-up to their fan-favourite, film-inspired game … if you’re brave enough to venture outdoors Alien: Isolation redefined Alien games on its release in 2014, bringing the original taut, haunted house theme of the first movie to fans who had mostly been fed action-packed shooters. Cowering under desks and inside lockers wasn’t a new thing; being hunted by an intelligent and lethal xenomorph that could spring down from a duct at any moment was. “I was thinking about what we could do for a sequel while we were still finishing the first game,” reveals Creative Assembly’s Alistair Hope, creative lead on Alien: Isolation and its sequel. “But we didn’t actually start the project until around the time of the 10th anniversary. We’ve seen the response grow over time, watching [Alien: Isolation] continue to find new players, even though it’s a relatively old game. And they’re surprised there isn’t a sequel.”..
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 12:00:27 PMWhat’s it like to live on the set of a soap opera? Or above Ted Lasso’s favourite pub? The residents of the homes made famous by hit TV shows tell all Half the world recognises the apartment that Carrie Bradshaw lives in. Or the New Jersey mansion where Tony Soprano ate, slept and obsessed over the ducks in his swimming pool. In the 1990s, if you asked a good chunk of the global population where Will Smith lived, they would instantly picture a huge, white abode in Bel Air. For the real people who call those places home, this can be an issue...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 12:00:26 PMThe Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:57:56 AMRecord rainfall has caused deadly flooding in Japan, leaving thousands stranded at Narita Airport during the Obon holiday period.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 11:48:25 AMIn Zimbabwe, hundreds of people have attended a memorial service following a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed at least 46 lives. The boat was a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, but was reportedly overloaded when it ran into trouble on Tuesday. Laurent Berstecher has the details.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 11:37:37 AMUS ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:28:14 AMManchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:18:22 AMUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:06:59 AMUkraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 11:04:40 AMExclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’t Conservative backlash was supposed to put an end to the diversity, inclusion and equity (DEI) movement as companies were warned “go woke, go broke”. In January 2025, Donald Trump delivered a death knell, ending DEI within the federal government with executive orders and threatening to target companies that still supported it. Companies including Google, Goldman Sachs, McDonald’s and Walmart that had embraced DEI years earlier fell into line and announced an end to their policies...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 11:00:27 AMThe prints by the French master were taken in São Paulo last year in a brazen daylight heist.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 10:56:23 AMLawmakers want answers from the Pentagon chief and the U.S. Navy about living conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona.
NPR • 8/14/2026, 10:47:19 AMBundesliga club want at least €50m for England defender Gunners remain interested in Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa Arsenal have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for Jarell Quansah as they intensify efforts to bring in cover for William Saliba and Jurriën Timber. The England defender, who left Liverpool last summer for an initial £30m and was part of Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad, has been identified as an ideal replacement for the France and Netherlands defenders, who will miss the start of the new season due to injury. While Quansah’s preferred position is in central defence, he was also deployed at right-back by Tuchel at the World Cup and was sent off in the last-16 victory over Mexico...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 10:40:24 AMA large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme weather is also taking a toll on the world’s oceans: last month, average global sea temperatures reached a record high of 21 degrees Celsius. Antonia Kerrigan has the details.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 10:37:27 AMScrutiny over Farage’s finances has ‘hurt Reform UK support’
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 10:32:22 AMIn Colombia, hopes are fading of finding survivors after Monday’s powerful earthquake. Rescue teams are now turning their focus to recovering bodies, but families are still holding out hope of finding their loved ones alive beneath the rubble. Many have taken matters into their own hands, as our reporters found when they visited Cali, a city near the quake’s epicentre.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 10:30:32 AMAt least eight people died in Japan as heavy rains flooded roads and disrupted traffic while firefighters from Britain to France and Croatia struggled to contain blazes in Europe's fifth heatwave this summer
NPR • 8/14/2026, 10:30:17 AMOver the past five decades, Nepal has established itself as a model for wildlife conservation. Nearly 20 percent of the country’s territory has been designated as protected areas. An effective anti-poaching policy has helped save iconic species such as the one-horned rhinoceros and the gharial crocodile, which were once on the brink of extinction. But this success also comes with tragic consequences.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 10:29:10 AMWater and debris burst into a state-run hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand following a landslide.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 10:28:34 AMKevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 10:18:02 AMKevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 10:00:20 AMKyiv targets Baltic oil hub and warehouse near Moscow with drones.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 9:28:03 AMProtests that erupted after railway station canopy collapsed, killing 16, have grown into a broad social movement.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 9:18:25 AMFrance has faithfully renovated most of what burned at Notre-Dame in 2019. Contentiously, six towering windows will soon be replaced by a new design.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 9:02:13 AMIn Moldova, Moscow paid Orthodox priests, conducted a vote-buying scheme and set up training camps on election interference — all in an effort to derail the Western-leaning government.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 9:00:23 AMIsraeli settlers are conducting a campaign of violence and intimidation against the Palestinian village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank. Families have had their electricity and water supplies cut off, in what residents say is an attempt to force them from their homes. The IDF has nominally intervened and condemned the violence, but has failed to deter the settlers, who Palestinians say have long benefited from soldiers turning a blind eye to such attacks. Meanwhile, Washington has sharply condemned the settlers’ actions. Antonia Kerrigan tells us more.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 8:59:38 AMThe continent’s railways and roads “were engineered for a climate that no longer exists,” one expert said.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 8:56:43 AMTanzid Hasan hits first Bangladesh ton in Australia as tourists close Day Two of first Test on 351-6, leading by 153.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 8:40:55 AMThousands of people have been evacuated in the wake of wildfires burning across much of Europe.
Sky News • 8/14/2026, 8:30:00 AMAt least a dozen people have reportedly been hospitalised in Croatia after blazes tore into the tourist town of Omis.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 8:23:27 AMFlight crews had recorded four suspected bird strikes involving the same engine during the previous year.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 8:15:17 AM⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail Tom First up, big news in the murky world of football politics from Matt Hughes this morning:..
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 8:10:49 AMFighter jets on a NATO air defence mission shot down a drone that entered the airspace of Latvia, a NATO and European Union member, early Friday, Latvia's armed forces said.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 8:03:44 AMSouth Africa and Ghana claim Africa's two FIFA Intercontinental Playoff spots as Nigeria and Ivory Coast go out.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 7:44:25 AMFour people taken to hospital in Stourbridge, West Midlands with 500 people evacuated in southwest France Four taken to hospital and homes damaged in West Midlands fires UK prime minister Andy Burnham also responded to the wildfire in West Midlands, saying his thoughts are with everyone affected. “I’m in touch with local leaders like [West Midlands Mayor] Richard Parker and will be speaking to emergency services on the ground as they continue their response. Our firefighters are working in incredibly difficult conditions and putting themselves at risk to keep others safe. A huge thank you to them and everyone supporting the effort tonight.” “Please stay safe and follow their advice.”..
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 7:41:58 AMOFC’s 11 votes could prove crucial in Fifa election Stance shows continued backing from smaller nations The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has declared their support for Gianni Infantino following demands for the Fifa president to resign from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation in a development that further highlights world football’s civil war. After a meeting of its executive committee in Fiji on Wednesday, the OFC issued a statement on Friday praising “the progress achieved over the last decade” by Fifa in its first public comments since the abandoned World Cup sell-off plan emerged this month...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 7:13:59 AMBodhana Sivanandan, 11, is youngest ever British women’s champion while Supratit Banerjee, 12, becomes England’s youngest ever international master A new generation took over at the top of British chess on Sunday, when a trio of youthful talents demonstrated their skills on a national stage. Shreyas Royal, 17, of Dartford, Kent, became the youngest ever British champion, breaking Michael Adams’s 1989 record by two months and underlining his status as an emerging world-class talent. Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, and Supratit Banerjee, 12, also delivered memorable performances. First prize at the University of Warwick, Coventry, was £10,000...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 7:00:21 AMTourists have prioritised winning at home with spin in recent times, leaving their attack leaning heavily on Abbas’s guile for England tour When Pakistan last arrived in England for a Test tour, in the Covid-bubble summer of 2020, they brought along the future. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 20, was the towering left-armer set for world domination. Naseem Shah, 17, was armed with a Test hat-trick and a velvety action, the right arm whipping the ball down at 90mph. They looked the part, carrying the grand traditions of Pakistani fast bowling, a reminder of the golden names that came before: Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis. Mohammad Abbas joined Shaheen and Naseem in that seam attack as the odd man out, 30 and medium-fast, a first-class specialist, the accountant in a movie-star lineup. But six years on Abbas is the great survivor, the only one of that triumvirate named in Pakistan’s squad for their three-Test series in England starting next week. Shaheen and Naseem have suffered for their art – the former has struggled with the red ball since a knee injury in 2022 – and fallen victim to the tragicomic mismanagement of the Pakistan Cricket Board...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 7:00:20 AMUS firm tightens oversight of automatic licence-plate readers after reports of misuse by police officers.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 6:22:41 AMThe three deceased were reportedly playing at thier uncle's house when he hacked them to death
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 6:19:24 AMParis Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Barcelona to sign Ferran Torres, according to reports in French and Spanish outlets on Thursday evening. The forward, who scored the match-winner for Spain in the World Cup final, is expected to sign with the European champions for around €50 million.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 6:08:07 AMBond villain, Begbie, male stripper … the Trainspotting and Full Monty star has played everyone from Sherlock Holmes to Rumpelstiltskin. As his latest directorial project premieres in Edinburgh, he is here to answer your questions You’ll know Robert Carlyle for many things – getting his kit off in The Full Monty, being skewered through the heart with a plutonium rod as Bond villain Renard in The World Is Not Enough, playing Sherlock Holmes in Watson, joining Line of Duty as a gruff specialist firearms officer, and appearing opposite David Tennant and Toby Jones in ITV’s The Hack. He also appeared as Adolf Hitler in Hitler: The Rise of Evil and (uncredited) as John Lennon in Yesterday; as a cannibalistic soldier in Ravenous; Rumplestiltskin in Once Upon a Time; and the British prime minister in Cobra. But it’s hard to ever fully dissociate him from the fantastic moustache he sports as violent, pint-swilling psychopath Francis Begbie in Trainspotting – a moustache that is now, unbelievably, 30 years old and heading back to cinemas in a new 4K restoration from 21 August...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 6:00:20 AMMuse Betty Freeman sits at the centre of this sun-drenched book about art, eccentricity, and the spirit of Los Angeles David Hockney was 29 years old when he came to Betty Freeman’s house to photograph her swimming pool. Scouting locations for the pool paintings that would make him a household name, he took preparatory snaps of his partner, Peter Schlesinger, emerging naked from the water. And yet something about his aloof and quietly eccentric host, who dusted the hunting trophies while a handsome young man padded around her patio in the altogether, intrigued the artist. So he asked whether he might photograph her too, and she agreed. Completed a year later, Beverly Hills Housewife (1966/7) shows a beautiful woman standing outside a beautiful house. The scene is lit by an unbroken sun, her blond bob is undisturbed by any breeze, a lush fern sets off her popping pink dress. She is surrounded by the symbols of mid-century American prosperity: a chair by Le Corbusier, a tasteful modernist sculpture. We don’t need the title to know the place and time, because Hockney’s paintings have come to define them in our imagination: shimmering water and scattered light, bright colours and reflective surfaces, a clean and impassive contentment...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 6:00:19 AMNigel Farage, the leader of Reform U.K., won the parliamentary by-election in Clacton. Count Binface, his costumed main rival, came second.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 5:13:01 AMHistoric Taybeh, a Palestinian Christian town in the occupied West Bank, targeted by settlers in coordinated attacks.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 5:08:32 AMRecord rainfall in Chiba claims lives as more than 22,000 households without power on busy Bon Buddhist holiday week.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 5:02:19 AMThe storm cut power to more than 20,000 households and left 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport.
BBC News • 8/14/2026, 4:54:13 AMEnvironmental NGO Greenpeace warns that spill has rapidly expanded to 1,300 square kilometres, threatening ecosystems.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:52:45 AMAfter Maduro’s removal, US influence in Venezuela soared, but experts say Washington may still have to ‘own’ Venezuela.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:51:45 AMCancellation of the conference, in which around 700 participants were to take part, including scholars from China, has stoked a controversy over whether the Nepal government has succumbed to pressure from Beijing, which has in recent years steadily expanded its influence in Kathmandu
The Hindu • 8/14/2026, 4:50:18 AMAl Jazeera’s Jonah Hull spoke to candidate for MP, Count Binface, as votes were counted in Clacton.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:38:50 AMThe largest reservoir in the United States, located on the border of Arizona and Nevada, just hit a record low.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 4:26:09 AMEvacuation orders issued for 400,000 as torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture as flooding risks remain high despite rainfall easing At least four people died in eastern Japan after “unprecedented” heavy rain that left nearly 7,000 stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport, and forced thousands to take refuge in government buildings. The torrential rains hit Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Thursday night, triggering landslide warnings and power outages. Evacuation orders were issued for more than 400,000 people in Chiba and other areas, and about 45,000 homes lost power, as 115mm of rain fell hourly, approximately the same amount usually recorded for the whole month of August...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 4:14:17 AMTaking El Obeid would allow the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to consolidate its hold on western Sudan, a significant strategic goal.
NY Times • 8/14/2026, 4:01:06 AMtheSpace Triplex, Edinburgh Four skaters enter into feral competition in this darkly funny yet flimsily plotted play about female teenhood The title refers to the figure-skating legend and Olympian who, in the noughties, captivated the US with her performances on ice, winning a total of five world championships. Here, the four teen skaters trying to make it big worship her, quite literally, invoking her for strength on and off the ice. It is a great central idea with moments of frozen action as each girl sends a wish, a fear or prayer up to a godlike, absent Kwan in their most anxious or exhilarated moments. Christie Spessard’s play has verve, capturing the extremes of adolescent life and competitive sport. Energetically directed by Ryan Pangracs, it is full of humour with some zingers and movement that contains a true sense of gliding. At theSpace Triplex, Edinburgh, until 29 August All our Edinburgh festival reviews..
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 4:00:18 AMBlaze fuelled by hot, dry and windy conditions comes within metres of West Kalimantan rehabilitation centre Orangutans rescued from wildlife traffickers face a new threat from the record number of fires that have broken out in Indonesia in recent weeks. Flames have come within metres of an animal rehabilitation centre in West Kalimantan as hot, dry and windy conditions have been amplified by a powerful El Niño and the human-driven climate crisis...
The Guardian • 8/14/2026, 4:00:16 AMMalian army says the soldiers were held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:24:54 AMAn oil slick from the tanker the Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman’s coastline weeks after the vessel ran aground.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 3:20:09 AMUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened Thursday to subject Iran to economic isolation "like the world has never seen before", adding that new measures are expected next week. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/14/2026, 2:31:55 AMDonald Trump says the law stopping him from seeking a third presidential term is ‘very strong’.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 2:12:23 AMBodycam video captured the moment lightning struck just metres from South Dakota Highway Patrol officers.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 2:09:18 AMTaipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 1:43:08 AMThe crucial 72-hour window to find survivors has passed, but rescue teams in Colombia keep digging.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 1:21:02 AMIsrael’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised radical Hilltop Youth settlers for ‘holding onto’ Palestinian land.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:39:26 AMA shattered window through which a passenger was partially sucked out of during a Ryanair flight last month was caused by broken engine parts, US investigators have said.
Sky News • 8/14/2026, 12:25:00 AMCivilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:02:22 AMUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'.
Al Jazeera • 8/14/2026, 12:00:00 AMGrifols, a Spanish company, said “unfounded attention” on its blood plasma business in Canada had led it to temporarily end collections at 17 clinics.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 11:41:27 PMThe National Transportation Safety Board said it had found a bird’s remains and feathers on a broken engine.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 11:20:32 PMLatest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 11:09:15 PMA preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 9:43:47 PMCuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance on Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president received a standing ovation at the secure event in Havana as the island grapples with a deepening economic crisis and frequent blackouts.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:39:57 PMSearch efforts continue though hopes are fading as teams dig for survivors from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 250 people.
NPR • 8/13/2026, 9:39:19 PMDecrees restricting women’s rights to study, work, travel and act independently now threaten to damage Afghanistan permanently, experts say.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 9:21:57 PMSupporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:17:45 PMU.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee called settlers besieging a West Bank home of an American-Palestinian family "terrorists."
NPR • 8/13/2026, 9:11:59 PMIsraeli drone strikes killed at least 2 people and wounded several others in Gaza on Thursday.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:10:47 PMColombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:04:45 PMThe economy dominates voter concerns in the southern African country.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:04:22 PMTrustees condemn Kennedy Center’s move to re-add Trump’s name and shut down for extensive renovations.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:00:31 PMA powerful explosion tore through a munitions faction south of the Italian capital Rome on Thursday.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:52:48 PMIn tonight's program, mourners gather in memory of the 44 people killed in Tuesday's ferry accident. Also, ballot counting has started in Zambia, President Hichilema's is expected to win a second term. And finally researchers, reckon that the rising cost of living and changing societal expectation is behind a marked drop in the birth rates across North African countries.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 8:23:13 PMFormer world No 4 slumps to 6-3, 7-5 first-round loss Draper still recovering from long-term arm injury The minuscule amount of confidence and self-belief Jack Draper currently has to call upon in the most difficult period of his career was underscored in the first game of his opening match in Cincinnati. Draper began his service game by shanking a forehand into the back fence, which he followed up with two double faults. He immediately fell down a break and never recovered. A few fleeting positive moments followed, but this miserable start set the tone for another excruciating day for the former world No 4 as he could not escape the mental fatigue borne out of battling serious injury for 15 months and counting. Draper fell 6-3, 7-5 to Martín Landaluce, the world No 64...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 7:50:58 PMA passenger train derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, England, injuring at least 11 people, and two of them seriously.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:48:35 PMThe military’s failure to keep extremists away from two Palestinian families trapped in their West Bank homes made clear the chaos gripping the Israeli-occupied territory.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 7:38:40 PMIsraeli forces have ordered Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank to evacuate their homes in Qusra
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:36:15 PMEarthquake damages Cali's hospitals, forcing medical staff to prioritize critical patients as rescue teams work nonstop.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:23:35 PMA jury in Chicago in the US awarded the sum to Michael Ryan's family after his widow Naoise Connolly Ryan brought a civil suit against Boeing.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 7:08:49 PMSummerhall, Edinburgh Fadi Murad’s unconventional drama is a collage structured with the free-form imagination of a poet Last year, a group of Scottish producers staged a four-day mini festival called Welcome to the Fringe, Palestine. One of the excerpts was a scratch performance by Fadi Murad, which now returns as a full-length show. It is not a conventional drama. Rather, Come Back Home is structured with the free-ranging imagination of a poet, an impressionistic collage that resists straightforward interpretation. Murad’s theme is one of loss and the pull of home, focusing in particular on the death of his mother in a car accident when he was nine. He speaks touchingly from a child’s perspective of what it meant to lose the nurturer in his life, the one he turned to in just such a moment of distress. And he shares video footage of his younger self singing Mad World by Tears for Fears at her memorial. It is as cute as it is sad. At Summerhall, Edinburgh, until 31 August All our Edinburgh festival reviews..
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 7:00:06 PMUK records its hottest day of the year as the temperature in west London reaches 38.1 degrees Celsius.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:34:51 PMUnited's preseason outlay pales in comparison with some of their fellow title contenders.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:33:28 PMRuling latest setback in Trump administration response to Gaza war protests that swept college campuses.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:28:14 PMThe suspect has been identified as a Russian citizen who planned to kill one of Moscow's critics in Warsaw.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:04:43 PMStudy of 56m-year-old leaves counters claims from Trump administration members of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollution Adding huge quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is set to cause the Earth’s forests to wither and die rather than flourish, according to a new study that counters erroneous claims that fossil fuel pollution will green the planet. An analysis of fossilized leaf cells from a period known as the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (or PETM), which occurred about 56 million years ago, has helped reconstruct how the world’s forests responded when planet-heating gases were previously being released at a rapid rate...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 6:00:04 PMArtists in Gaza painted a mural honouring former Burger King employee Arianna Hamilton.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 5:57:21 PMWednesday’s eerie spectacle united crowds beneath the sky, continuing a human fascination that stretches from ancient myth to modern physics “I’d describe it as a magical eeriness.” Lisa Redfern’s description to the Guardian conveys the combination of beauty and wrongness that accompanied Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse in Britain. Crowds across the country assembled as the sun’s power seemed to wane, twilight changed tone abruptly, the temperature fell and the familiar landscape took on an unnatural appearance. In a divided world, there is comfort in coming together in awe. Ms Redfern, speaking from Cornwall, was right that Britons “may not see another one. We have to make the most of these moments.” The country has to wait 55 years for another comparably deep partial eclipse. To experience the true marvel of the eclipse, one had to be in the path of totality – which this week crossed over Greenland, Iceland and Spain. There the sun was completely obscured. Britain saw a partial version, with the moon covering part of the sun, with only a thin yellow crescent showing. Totality is another world of wonder: for a few minutes a black disc appears where the sun should be, surrounded by a fiery corona in a purplish firmament. It is 64 years before a total eclipse of the sun will be seen over Britain. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please..
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 5:46:44 PMA new report finds key federal agencies have stopped providing oversight of civil rights laws nationally.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 5:46:18 PMIf you know Nigeria's city of Lagos, you're surely familiar with the hum of its traffic jams. But a new sound is emerging... or rather, one is disappearing. As soaring fuel prices have hit Nigeria in recent years, some motorists are turning to electric vehicles. But in Africa's biggest oil producer, the transition remains fraught with challenges.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 4:56:57 PMKyiv and Moscow have been trading attacks on each other's grain warehouses, as concerns mount that global food prices could rise as a result. Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain shipment port on the Danube overnight, causing damage and setting off a fire. The attack came a day after Ukraine hit Novorossiysk, a major grain hub in Russia's part of the Black Sea.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 4:53:05 PMIt comes after one of its planes suddenly lost altitude last week, with a number of passengers injured.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 4:52:15 PMRescuers in Colombia made a last-ditch effort to locate earthquake survivors early Thursday, as the critical 72-hour window for finding people alive drew to a close. Our journalist Rosa Perez gives us the lastest information.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 4:50:05 PMChinese state media have released footage of a joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 4:44:27 PMUS senators call for inquiry as USS Lincoln has record-long period without port stop amid war on Iran.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 4:44:15 PMEmergency services said they were working at the scene of a derailment near Lewes, in East Sussex, on Thursday. Nine other people were less seriously hurt.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:34:57 PMThere are reports of food shortages, broken plumbing and other potential harms aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been at sea since November.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 4:30:06 PMTopos Azteca, a Mexican volunteer rescue group that works worldwide and helped after the Sept. 11 attacks, arrived in Colombia after searching for survivors in Venezuela.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:26:46 PMMangione faces two federal stalking crimes that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 4:24:00 PMUnder local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear".
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 3:30:57 PMAnalysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 3:27:52 PMRussia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.
NPR • 8/13/2026, 3:18:27 PMMan dies in Bas-Uele after travelling from Haut-Uele, as head of WHO says outbreak on track to be deadliest ever The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to a sixth province, officials have said, a day after the head of the World Health Organization said the outbreak was on track to surpass the deadliest in history, which killed at least 11,000 people more than a decade ago. The current outbreak has killed more than 2,100 people out of more than 4,500 cases, according to the latest government figures released on Tuesday. At the same point in the 2014-16 outbreak in west Africa, the previous most deadly outbreak, 755 cases had been recorded, according to WHO data...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 3:17:13 PMOne of the most famous teams in the world is about to change hands for the second time in less than a year for more than $12bn. Will anyone push back? One of the most brutal lessons we must learn as fans is that the team we shed blood, sweat and tears for is seen by those who own it as just one of many assets. That gap has never felt as wide as it does this week. On Wednesday, ESPN reported that the Los Angeles Lakers are set to change hands, for the second time in 10 months, for $12.5bn, a sum that would be a record for any North American sports team. (The deal must be approved by the NBA’s board of governors before it can go through.) The buyers aren’t diehards who saved up every penny like the good Dr Jerry Buss in the 1970s. Those days are gone. If and when the deal is approved, the new owners will be venture capitalist Josh Kushner and his business partner, Bob Iger. Kushner is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, the titleless Wormtongue to Donald Trump’s Saruman. Iger used to run Disney. These men have connections across the political world and influence in every corner of the American empire. A franchise woven into a city’s identity should never become an asset vastly wealthy people move around like a chip around a poker table. But that is exactly what the Lakers are about to become. The way the deal came together should terrify anyone who still thinks sports belong to the fans. Mark Walter took control of the team from the Buss family last October at a valuation of roughly $10bn. Now he is set to cash out around $2bn richer. That’s not how this is supposed to work. The old guard, like Buss, used to guard their NBA teams like heirlooms and pass them down. Walter is set to flip the team after less than a year...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 3:12:26 PMIsraeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 3:11:07 PMIn a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 3:07:42 PMThe mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 2:58:09 PMOil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 2:29:58 PMInquiry follows security concerns over reported visits of dozens of women to Bruno Foucher’s official residence France has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims that he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns. The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relations with CAR, after their sharp deterioration in recent years amid Russia’s expanding influence in the former French colony...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 2:21:52 PMA U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 2:12:25 PMSummerhall, Edinburgh Vengeance for a slaughtered pig is the starting point for a riotous parody that suggests the meat industry poses an existential threat to human survival That’s my next hotdog ruined. Shakespeare’s “too solid flesh” is squeezed into a sausage-shaped form in Mary Higgins and Ell Potter’s inventively guilt-trippy new show. Leaping wildly from Hamlet, this outrageous, confrontational performance-activism layers hooting comedy with world-ending dread as Mary (a vegan) attempts to persuade Potter (nicknamed “the sausage queen” by their dad) to change their meat-eating ways. Transposing Hamlet’s existential questions to the future survival of humanity via the meat industry’s impact on the planet, Higgins takes on the role of our stubborn, sauntering prince, seeking vengeance for the ghost of a poor, slaughtered, strangely seductive pig. Suave and silly, Potter is both ghost and Gertrude, the latter reading madness into the truth only her son is brave enough to face. At Summerhall, Edinburgh, until 30 August All our Edinburgh festival reviews..
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 2:08:39 PMA blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six others on Thursday, officials said, as police investigated the cause of the explosion. A spokesperson for major energy commodities trading company Gunvor said an “incident” occurred during maintenance work on a storage tank. A police spokesperson said that there was no immediate sign of sabotage and that all possible scenarios were under investigation. Rotterdam is...
South China Morning Post • 8/13/2026, 1:57:38 PMA court found Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, guilty of sexually abusing two men, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 1:57:11 PMThe drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
NPR • 8/13/2026, 1:18:43 PMPeople gathered across the continent to watch the total solar eclipse on Wednesday.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 1:17:11 PMThe tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 1:06:56 PMSyria's economic capital Aleppo was left largely in ruins by the fighting that raged there between regime and rebel forces from 2012 to 2016. A 2023 earthquake also caused severe damage to the old city. But reconstruction is now well underway, in particular of Aleppo's treasured historic monuments.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 1:02:33 PMThree nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 12:42:28 PMEtna erupts often, but it usually doesn’t release this much ash, an expert said. Tens of thousands of travelers’ plans have been disrupted in the past week.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 12:37:28 PMRomania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 12:30:08 PMThe NDRF said it ended the search and rescue operations in consultation with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials at around 1.25 p.m., more than 33 hours after the incident
The Hindu • 8/13/2026, 12:27:07 PMIt’s a nice sentiment, but all AI users should ask three questions about their preferred choice of AI platform On Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word essay, The Future Is for Everyone. The essay came with something even rarer: a new Meta open-weight model. An open-weight AI model is the kind of AI with which you download the entire thing, and it works on your own computer (with or without the internet) and nobody can switch it off except for you. Almost every mainstream AI tool you use, whether it be Gemini, ChatGPT or Claude, is one you rent access to. Meta’s is one that you can download and actually own. I downloaded it before I finished the essay. So can you. This major move by the world’s largest tech heavyweight comes amid a summer heavy with AI news, full of nations at war. Washington against Beijing; tech founder against tech founder. But beneath those conflicts is a deeper contest between two kinds of power: a government that can order technology offline in an instant, and a company that can simply close your account. Neither is necessarily villainous. But the rest of us are not merely the audience in this fight; we are the prize. And the terms are already being written: intelligence on lease, a future we pay for but never quite own...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 12:00:00 PMThe US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 11:56:40 AMThursday morning will mark 72 hours since the quake in Colombia, where "people are surprised that the government didn't accept the help from foreign rescue teams", says our journalist Rosa Perez.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 11:51:13 AMA blast at a petroleum storage facility in the port of Rotterdam has killed one person and wounded six others, Dutch officials said.
Sky News • 8/13/2026, 11:44:00 AMEurope is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 11:38:39 AMAt least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 11:14:35 AMThe Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 11:10:31 AMPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan has been a public critic of Mr. Putin, who has denounced her country’s sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 10:56:13 AMHakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 10:51:35 AMIsrael, which hosted the contest in 2019, will no longer be allowed to do so - but can still compete, protesters say.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 10:41:47 AMWeaker growth, rising energy costs and persistent inflation mean Britain could face tougher times in the autumn UK economic growth slows down Business live – latest updates In the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war among the world’s most advanced nations. Almost six months into the conflict, on the surface, the UK appears to be proving the forecasters wrong. The latest official figures show the UK maintained its pole position as the fastest growing economy in the G7 in the first half of 2026. Despite the gloomy international backdrop and yet more domestic political uncertainty, consumers have largely continued spending and business investment has boomed...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 10:26:46 AMMillions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Iceland and northern Spain, while much of Europe, including France and the UK, saw a spectacular partial eclipse, with more than 90% of the Sun covered in many areas.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 10:06:34 AMA new Al Jazeera film speaks to the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:51:30 AMThe first total solar eclipse visible in Europe in almost 30 years swept across the continent on Wednesday evening. Millions of tourists flocked to Spain, where the eclipse’s "path of totality" meant the Moon completely blocked out the Sun. But around one in eight people around the world were able to glimpse a partial eclipse.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:49:34 AMThe Maghreb region has seen a dramatic drop in birth rates in recent years. Most women now have fewer than three children, compared with the 7-8 children per woman that was typical in the 1970s.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:48:08 AMAJ's Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:46:22 AMIncheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubs South Korea’s Incheon airport has become the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, in part due to disruption in the Middle East caused by the Iran war. The airport, South Korea’s main gateway about 30 miles (48km) west of Seoul, handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first half of 2026, according to preliminary figures compiled by the Airports Council International (ACI), the global trade body for airports...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 9:45:56 AMA Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 9:42:18 AMTributes to the former premier recalled his spirited style and his efforts to integrate China into global commerce, in contrast with the rigidity of the Xi era.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 9:40:33 AMFormer France international Fabien Barthez was put in charge of the national team's goalkeepers on Thursday under newly appointed head coach Zinedine Zidane, reuniting two legends of French football who carried Les Bleus to World Cup and Euro titles in 1998 and 2000.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:27:10 AMTons of aid from regional partners began to roll into Colombia on Wednesday, as the search for survivors in the rubble of a powerful earthquake grew more desperate after the temblor razed buildings, buckled roads and crushed cars.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:26:09 AMMalawi continued their giant-killing run at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as they defeated Algeria 3-1 on Wednesday with goals from Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa to book a place in the final. They go on to face Cameroon, who beat hosts Morocco in a penalty shootout in the other semi-final.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:20:19 AMUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Thursday denounced a siege by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank village of Qusra as a "horrific act of terror". Huckabee, an evangelical Christian pastor who in the past has embraced Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, said the Israeli army intervened on Wednesday after a US request, but the soldiers failed to remove the settlers.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 9:14:41 AMThe distance between life and death is razor thin at one medical clinic in Rwampara, the heart of the epidemic ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 9:02:03 AMA total solar eclipse on Wednesday plunged Spain’s Segovia into daytime darkness for 59 seconds. Perched high up on the city's iconic cathedral bell tower, locals and visitors from and wide watched, in awe, as the moon’s shadow blotted out the sun.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 8:56:08 AMAustralia dismissed for lowest total against Bangladesh as Hasan Mahmud claims career-best on Day One of first Test.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:51:16 AMIsraeli settlers have blocked the homes of three Palestinian families in Qusra, cutting them off from food and supplies.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:38:13 AMEarthquakes can happen suddenly, but knowing what to do before, during and after one can reduce the risk of injury.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:28:02 AMThe accusations against Bruno Foucher prompted investigations into a potential security breach.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 8:15:10 AMThe last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:13:08 AMIga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for the Toronto tennis title, as Elina Svitolina and Coco Gauff exit in semifinals.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 8:06:51 AMUS defence secretary says drug cartels will be ‘targeted like ISIS’
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:58:31 AMMalawi will face Cameroon in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:41:12 AMArgentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami's defeat by Leon.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:17:55 AMA deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 7:05:35 AMBack-to-back world champions can use Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry to establish themselves as one of the greatest teams of all time South Africans are supposed to care about the All Blacks more than this. On Tuesday night 14,759 people dotted the 52,000-seat Kings Park Stadium to watch New Zealand dismantle the Sharks 54-0. Durban was cold and soaked, with snow falling elsewhere in KwaZulu-Natal, but even allowing for the weather it made for an awkward for a grand new project. Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry – the eight-match tour by New Zealand, culminating in four Tests, including one in the US – is an attempt to turn more than a century of history into a modern commercial property. The unions have formed a 50-50 venture, sharing commercial income, while taking the final Test to Baltimore is expected to generate $4m-$6m more than another game in South Africa. Both unions need the money and professional sport is supposed to generate revenue. But a rivalry cannot live on branding alone...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 7:00:52 AMPalestinian family's home demolished despite court order, leaving them homeless under sweltering heat in the West Bank.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 7:00:38 AMThe designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:33:31 AMThe US military campaign against Iran has so far failed to force Tehran to capitulate. The Trump administration is betting once again that suffocating economic pressure will do the job. Facing a shortfall of necessary munitions and wary of continuing an unpopular war, Trump and his top officials are returning to a familiar playbook with Iran: relying on a steady increase in economic sanctions and a naval blockade to stifle oil exports. The renewed emphasis on economic pain – it was dubbed...
South China Morning Post • 8/13/2026, 6:28:04 AMLive, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as GDP rises in June despite Iran war after stagnating in May Good morning, and welcome to our live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets. The UK economy grew by 0.4% in the second quarter of 2026, in line with economists’ expectations, but with faster growth than expected in June as the football World Cup and warmer weather helped retailers and leisure sectors. The FIFA Football World Cup, which started on 11 June 2026, was cited as a reason for an increase in turnover in June 2026 by businesses in industries such as the manufacture of alcohol, wholesale, food and beverage serving activities, publishing activities, television production and advertising. Some positive impacts were cited by some businesses across a range of manufacturing industries, retail, accommodation, and amusement and recreation activities. On the reverse, the warm weather was also cited as having a negative impact in terms of construction activities and also in education where schools were closed because of the heatwave. 10am BST: Eurozone industrial production (June; previous: -0.2%; consensus: -0.1%) 1:30pm BST: US producer price index inflation (July; prev.: -0.3%; cons.: 0.2%)..
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 6:26:42 AMThe announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:21:24 AMThe sky will go dark for six minutes or more over landmarks like the Rock of Gibraltar, the casbah of Tangier and the temples of Luxor, Egypt.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 6:19:40 AMRussia struck the area around Ukraine's largest Danube port of Izmail overnight, causing damage and setting off a fire, regional authorities said Thursday. Meanwhile Moscow said it downed 362 Ukrainian drones overnight as an attack in Russia's Salavat area triggered a blaze at an oil refinery, according to local authorities. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 6:14:52 AMAs the sky darkened, gradually at first and then quickly, people broke into applause and cheered. It was the Spain's first total solar eclipse in more than a century.
NPR • 8/13/2026, 6:04:38 AMOne in 10 children in Afghanistan are suffering as healthcare funding plummets, Save the Children says.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 6:00:55 AMUkraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 5:26:05 AMThe Russian leader visited the Kuril islands for the first time, according to state media.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 4:50:16 AMThree Palestinian families in Qusra, occupied West Bank, are being besieged inside their homes.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 4:34:46 AMPresident de La Espriella promises to set up an emergency fund to help rebuild destroyed hospitals and schools.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 4:26:46 AMThe chief minister of Andhra Pradesh has 25,000 workers building his dream capital with waterways, bike lanes and a “Quantum Valley” tech hub.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:12:21 AMThe K-pop star says he has suffered hearing issues for over two years before revealing it publicly this week.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 4:09:12 AMNigel Farage, the right-wing populist leader, forced a by-election in his parliamentary seat of Clacton after he came under pressure over his financial declarations.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:01:08 AMThe deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:01:08 AMHakainde Hichilema is bidding for second term, but feud between him and family of Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025, continues As Zambians go to the polls, the ghost of the current president’s predecessor hangs over the elections. Hakainde Hichilema, 64, is bidding for a second term leading the southern African country after defeating his arch-rival Edgar Lungu by a landslide in 2021...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 4:00:49 AMRise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an increase of 11% from the year before, even as demand for coal plateaus, according to a new report. Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, found that India ignited a rise in new coalmine proposals in 2025 despite a global slowdown in the number of mine openings because of falling demand for the fossil fuel...
The Guardian • 8/13/2026, 4:00:48 AMWith forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.
NY Times • 8/13/2026, 4:00:05 AMVenezuela's interim government and opposition ended their first round of talks on Wednesday with agreements to reform the Supreme Tribunal of Justice and seek access to the country's frozen reserves at the Bank of England, in order to finance recovery from June's devastating earthquakes.
France 24 • 8/13/2026, 3:07:41 AMA partial solar eclipse illuminated Paris’s sky over the city’s iconic Eiffel Tower.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 2:42:24 AMDavid McBride was jailed after pleading guilty to leaking military secrets about Afghanistan.
BBC News • 8/13/2026, 2:23:39 AMSpanish Olympic skateboarder Danny León timed a jump with the moon passing in front of the sun during a solar eclipse.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 1:56:11 AMA new land policy is reopening disputes over farms seized during Zimbabwe’s land reform after 2000.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 1:48:39 AMErling Haaland’s name and image turned up on hundreds of cocaine bricks seized by Ecuadorian police.
Al Jazeera • 8/13/2026, 12:05:28 AMSouth Korean farmers are suffering in record heat, as Hong Kong reports its highest ever temperature and Japan swelters through newly designated ‘cruelly hot’ days In a potato field in Yanggu county, 80 miles (130km) north-east of Seoul, Lee Sang-hyuk dug into the soil and found nothing worth saving. A week earlier the crop, located in Gangwon province, had looked fine. Now the potatoes came up soft and collapsing, “like boiled potatoes”, spoiled by heat that had turned the ground into something closer to an oven...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 11:34:13 PMHeidi Beirich, an expert on far-right extremism, has been charged over alleged misuse of donor funds to pay informants.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 11:23:14 PMLawsuit claims Trump profits unfairly by charging up to $100,000 monthly for exclusive access to presidential posts.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 11:23:00 PMNew owner is said to be involved in AI industry, as new class of multimillionaires is entering the real estate race A luxury Lake Como-inspired estate in the San Francisco Bay Area has sold to a buyer “in the AI world” for a record $70m, in the latest sign of a new tech wealth boom that’s pushing home prices to extraordinary heights in the region The property south of San Francisco not only becomes the most expensive sale in its affluent town of Hillsborough, doubling a previous record, but is also the most expensive sale in northern California this year, according to listing agent Jennifer Gilson of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 11:22:48 PMThe spill of Russian crude bound for India compounds the environmental damage from spills in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where tankers and oil facilities have come under attack.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 10:49:14 PMIn the comments, Kelce called Swift his "wife" for first time and said it was a "childhood dream" to wed at Madison Square Garden.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 10:31:02 PMTwo families have been trapped by settlers for days, casting a spotlight on the army’s struggle to curtail settler violence and protect Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 10:27:22 PMUS Homeland Security is expected to buy up to $20m in gloves amid criticism of the president's immigration crackdown.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 10:22:57 PMAs Japan swelters through extreme summer heat, BBC Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries out a new way to cool down.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 10:07:47 PMThe unclassified Pentagon review sheds new light on civilian harm from the US campaign against Yemen’s Houthis.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 9:53:17 PMUS defence chief vows to continue campaign against drug cartels, says Colombia has joined regional military coalition.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 9:52:18 PMIn a place known for its fickle weather, eclipse watchers took a risk. Only some got to see the sun.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 9:10:48 PMMorocco Interior Ministry says it has increased security along its borders with the Spanish exclaves Ceuta and Melilla.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 9:07:12 PMThe father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 9:06:12 PMPresident Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new heights in recent years.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 9:06:11 PMEclipse witnessed by tens of millions across western Europe as enthusiasts gather along path of totality Solar eclipse 2026 across Europe: in pictures Cruise ships, quiet towns and an all-day festival: millions flock to eclipse viewing spots across Europe in Land’s End, Cornwall The roads and car parks of west and north Cornwall are clogged as people gather to watch the solar eclipse...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 9:00:02 PMStrike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:58:42 PMHeavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:58:24 PMA court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:53:26 PMDespite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 8:52:20 PMAlong West Africa's slave coast, a painful past is being preserved — and marketed — raising questions about memory, tourism, and profit.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 8:51:34 PMThe total eclipse in Spain – and partial eclipse seen across much of Europe – gave rise to a host of incredible photos.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 8:19:09 PMReport by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:15:38 PMLeavitt will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family, the president says.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 7:57:31 PMA total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:29:15 PMThe US immigration agency is buying enforcement officers and agents $20m worth of gloves, which the maker says are safe when properly used.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 7:21:22 PMA US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:11:03 PMThree American warships were sent to Valencia to capture pictures of the sun’s corona with a high-definition camera that would cost over $34,000 in today’s money.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 7:08:09 PMÁngel Aguirre indicted in case that rocked Mexico and became symbol of its brutal cartel violence The former governor of Guerrero state in Mexico has been formally charged over his alleged involvement in the disappearance of 43 students in 2014, a case that has become a symbol of the country’s brutal cartel violence and government impunity. Ángel Aguirre, who was arrested last week, is accused of forced disappearance and obstruction of justice for ordering the destruction of surveillance tapes that may have shed light on what happened to the students from the Ayotzinapa teacher training college on the night of 26 September 2014...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 6:46:30 PMSoaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here’s how travelers are responding.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 6:46:04 PMLebanese families rallied in Beirut demanding answers about relatives detained by Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 6:15:03 PMHundreds of passengers have been left stranded at Italy’s Catania airport after Mount Etna erupted.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 6:13:00 PMUS envoy had claimed Americans could be extracting crude by as early as next year Greenland authorities have forced a US oil company connected to Donald Trump to postpone drilling wells in the Arctic territory, defying claims by the US president’s envoy that Americans could be extracting crude by next year. Amid Trump’s imperialist threats, tensions have been rising on Greenland’s eastern coast after the oil company brought drilling equipment ashore in July without permission, drawing a “strong warning” from the government...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 6:00:41 PMThe White House defended reports it planned to spend nearly $1bn on controversial construction projects.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 5:23:45 PMGrain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 5:20:03 PMThe recurring climate phenomenon is expected to peak later this year, but it is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 5:04:10 PMTrump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 4:23:28 PMMar Carretero-Castrillo, an astrophysicist, returned to her remote village in Spain to be in the path of totality. Hundreds of partygoers came too.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 3:50:12 PMEurope is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 3:40:24 PMVoters in six US states went to the polls to choose their preferred candidates in primaries and special elections ahead of November’s midterms. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley narrowly defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the race for governor. On the Republican side, Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to a runoff in the Senate primary. Yuka Royer has the story.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 3:29:27 PMIRGC advisers say Iran has replaced more missiles and drones than it used, and cite falling US munition stocks.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 3:29:20 PMLionel Messi has raised "serious doubts" over his footballing future in a touching tribute to his father, Jorge, who died last week.
Sky News • 8/12/2026, 3:00:00 PMFemale staff alleged company failed to maintain safe workplace, after allegations of sexual assault against pilot The Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay C$4.5m (£2.4m) to settle a decade-long sexual harassment class action lawsuit levelled by its female flight attendants, who alleged the company failed to maintain a safe workplace. The suit followed allegations by Mandalena Lewis, a former flight attendant, that a pilot had sexually assaulted her and a colleague, but that WestJet kept the pilot flying, thereby putting other employees at risk...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 2:40:36 PMThe killers of PC Andrew Harper had been set to partake in early release scheme as prison system on verge of collapse.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 2:23:34 PMRegardless of its current hostile rhetoric, the Islamic Republic will likely reach a settlement with the US and Israel.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 2:23:13 PMFormer Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement following the death of his father.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 1:59:34 PMRacist settler graffiti on West Bank homes and schools reveals a brazen ideological drive for Palestinian displacement.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 1:58:02 PMRussian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliation over the West’s seizure of commercial vessels. Speaking aboard a Russian warship, Putin described the measures targeting Russia as an act of piracy and robbery. France 24 International Affairs editor Philip Turle shares further insights.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 1:47:40 PMThe pristine white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park are bordered by thick jungle on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Thousands of lagoons fill up after the rainy season.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 1:38:58 PMSudanese army air defenses reportedly intercepted drones launched by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over el-Obeid.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 1:29:29 PMPyongyang has repeatedly condemned US–South Korea military drills, claiming they are a 'rehearsal for invasion'.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 1:10:14 PMColombia on Wednesday declared three days of mourning after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed more than 200 people in the west of the country. Monday's quake was the strongest to hit Colombia this century, and the search for survivors under the rubble is ongoing.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 12:55:15 PMEsmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 12:34:50 PMSadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concerns The Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology on Britain’s busiest shopping street. In June the Met said it would introduce the technology in London’s West End by Christmas and into a further six areas next year. Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, has indicated that the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street will be included...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 12:22:31 PMIsraeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 12:16:22 PMThe total solar eclipse, which will briefly plunge a small part of Europe into darkness in broad daylight, began Wednesday in a remote region of the Arctic, the Russian space agency Roscosmos has announced. It is the first total eclipse – the moment when the moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun – in mainland Europe in two decades. Follow our liveblog for updates and reactions.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 12:13:29 PMZhu brought China into the WTO and championed reforms that fuelled growth.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 12:10:45 PMWith temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 11:55:39 AMFrom Iceland to Spain, people have flocked to places where, briefly, the moon will completely block the sun.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 11:46:20 AMA remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 11:28:05 AMIf European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 11:11:26 AMEarlier this week, Zelenskyy accused North Korea of stepping up its support for Russia, with ballistic missiles from Pyongyang reportedly used in another deadly attack on Zaporizhzhia. Let’s get more on this from France 24’s correspondent in South Korea, Chloe Borgnon.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 10:57:11 AMWe’re just hours away from a rare celestial event, a total solar eclipse. Day will briefly turn into night across parts of northern Spain as the Moon completely blocks out the Sun. Beyond Spain, millions more will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern US and northwest Africa. And we’ll have plenty of coverage for you throughout the day. Francis Monte reports.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 10:53:33 AMAfter President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 10:47:30 AMThree-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 10:40:57 AMA 32-year-old woman was rescued after 36 hours under rubble following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 10:37:42 AMCalls for speed limiters or mandated helmet use after research into injuries at three paediatric trauma centres The number of children involved in crashes on e-scooters has soared in recent years, with some as young as nine involved in collisions, research has found. Researchers carried out a review of injuries among the under-16s at three specialist paediatric trauma centres – Alder Hey in Liverpool, and Sheffield and Royal Manchester children’s hospitals – between January 2019 and December 2024...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 10:36:25 AMIran says Hormuz stays closed until US meets its demands and changes its 'behaviour' as global energy prices rise.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 10:27:22 AMA Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 10:02:16 AMCentrist David Crowley is projected to have beaten democratic socialist Francesca Hong, breaking a recent nationwide trend.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 9:55:40 AMFormer France and Manchester United star Paul Pogba suffers latest injury setback, sparking rumours about Monaco future.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 9:24:59 AMTuesday was primary election day in six US states, with both major parties holding runoffs in several races. In Minnesota, the progressive Lieutenant Governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary, while Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial primary remains too close to call. Also in Minnesota, eccentric Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Mike Lindell lost the Republican governor’s primary to House Speaker Lisa Demuth. And in South Carolina, Darlene Graham advanced to the Republican Senate runoff to succeed her late brother, Lindsay Graham, who died suddenly last month. France 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani shares further insights.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 9:07:39 AMEcuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 9:02:30 AMIf President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 9:02:04 AMA 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 9:00:00 AMMilwaukee County Executive David Crowley on Wednesday eked out a stunningly narrow win against democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Democratic party primary for the Wisconsin governor's race. Crowley's win by less than a percentage point comes as the party faces a divide between establishment candidates and an insurgent progressive movement ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 8:56:42 AMChandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 8:50:52 AMElena Rybakina stages a huge comeback to beat Naomi Osaka and will now play Coco Gauff for a place in the final.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:45:46 AMTrump-backed candidates both win and lose: Results from Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and Alabama.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:45:00 AMRepeated heatwaves this summer have had severe consequences across Europe, scorching grasslands and causing rivers to fall so low that they’ve revealed secrets dating back to the Second World War. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans, and Europe remains the fastest-warming continent. Here’s Emerald Maxwell with a snapshot of what that looks like.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 8:44:23 AMNorth Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.
Sky News • 8/12/2026, 8:42:00 AMThe company akin to Amazon has come under heavy attacks in Russia as Kyiv tries to bring the sense of war home.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 8:19:05 AMThousands of people in Spain were buzzing with excitement as they dashed to find the best location from which to view Wednesday's total solar eclipse. Trains were jam packed, travellers booked last-minute carpools and social media users shared the best viewing spots. FRANCE 24 met several eclipse enthusiasts as they set off from Madrid.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 8:04:41 AMWorld's largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:58:04 AMRussia's Novorossiysk 'endured a horrific night', with a child killed and dozens of buildings damaged, says local mayor.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:49:22 AMTrader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 7:44:44 AMIsraeli settlers demolish homes in village, leaving rubble and fear among displaced Palestinian families in Jericho.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:28:48 AMContinuous bombing disrupts routines, causing sensory shocks and behavioural relapses in Gaza's autistic children.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 7:27:42 AMEclipse chasers have driven a tourist surge in sleepy towns and villages in Spain and several other parts of Europe as the continent gets set for its first total eclipse since 2006.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 7:14:55 AMBrent crude prices hover near $90 per barrel, as fallout from Iran war hits travel firm Tui’s profits Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. Oil prices are still on the rise, as fresh attacks on ships raise concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern fuel supplies, adding to doubts over the prospects of a US-Iran peace deal. Yesterday, the rally in US crude paused for a minute after Pakistan’s Defence Minister said that they were getting “close to some sort of arrangement”, but the relief remained short-lived after Iran added that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the conditions it demands from the US are met. And the conditions that both parties demand from each other suggest that the problems won’t be solved by tomorrow. 1.30pm BST: US inflation data for July..
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 6:59:37 AMThe vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 6:21:42 AMAs Tokyo turns back mangoes, Beijing blocks rice, and European inspectors flag spices, Indian growers ask what's wrong.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 5:34:14 AMRussia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 5:27:13 AMThe earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
NPR • 8/12/2026, 5:13:06 AMIsrael’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan which has exposed tensions between the two.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 5:01:43 AMIsraeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians and demolish home of man killed in confrontation with Israeli settlers in July.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 4:59:19 AMNew reports reveal the US President hid in a catering truck to switch planes over an alleged bomb plot in July.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 4:52:26 AMPresident Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling on them.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 4:01:20 AMThe insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 4:01:12 AMNigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty candidate.
NY Times • 8/12/2026, 4:01:07 AMExclusive: Horace Mason, 74, who has lived in Sweden for 25 years, faces being deported after court ruling A 74-year-old British man who has been living in Sweden for 25 years who needs round-the-clock care for dementia has been given 10 days to leave the country after he lost a post-Brexit migration court case. The deportation order comes after a Swedish court ruling in July that the government’s drive to reduce immigration trumped the needs of a man in full-time care...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 4:00:19 AMThe boy from the most-watched YouTube video of all time is now 17 years old, and wants to be a K-pop star.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 3:26:32 AMPolice charged Ahmed al Ahmed in June after an alleged incident with his father at a Sydney home.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 2:59:51 AMAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 2:47:36 AMIran's top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the US meets its conditions.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 2:29:30 AMSyrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 2:21:20 AMNorth Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills next week. The launches appear to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion.
France 24 • 8/12/2026, 2:18:24 AMThe Comac C919 will fly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, although experts say it could take generations for it to challenge the west’s dominance of the industry China hopes to break into the world of commercial aviation with the first international flight of a Chinese-made passenger jet scheduled for Wednesday. The Comac C919 will take off from Beijing capital international airport at 3pm, landing in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, just over two hours later...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 2:02:04 AMReporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 1:40:33 AMPrime minister Anutin Charnvirakul calls for tighter gun controls and ‘decisive penalties’ after nine dead in school shooting Thailand has suspended firearms licences after last week’s deadly school shooting, as the bodies of the teenage attacker and the grandparents he killed were cremated. The prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, said he had ordered the interior ministry and police to stop issuing licenses to possess, purchase and carry firearms, and called for “tighter controls and decisive penalties”...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 1:20:22 AMThe prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the polls As voters in the Cook Islands prepare to head to the polls in a high-stakes general election, they will have much to reflect on. Over recent years, politics in this small island nation has been defined by fierce debates about deep-sea mining, diplomatic rifts with ally New Zealand and a major reshaping of the country’s foreign partnerships. In an exclusive interview with the Guardian, days before Wednesday’s poll, Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown defended his four-year term and the decisions he made that have seen this South Pacific nation of 17,000 people pushed into the international limelight, turning it into a battleground for influence between Beijing and western powers...
The Guardian • 8/12/2026, 12:24:55 AMIt marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 12:14:42 AMThe Portuguese superstar has posted an image of two hands - presumed to be his on top of his wife's - both wearing wedding rings.
BBC News • 8/12/2026, 12:02:06 AMUS forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.
Al Jazeera • 8/12/2026, 12:00:00 AMFootage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 11:57:55 PMLibya's eastern-based army said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the stronghold of military commander Khalifa Haftar as efforts continue to reunify the divided country.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 11:33:37 PMMalaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 11:31:18 PMWhen Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
Sky News • 8/11/2026, 9:42:00 PMForced to rely on basic tools, a father and his sons are clearing the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 9:24:34 PMHundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.
NPR • 8/11/2026, 9:12:05 PMRelatives gathered to mourn the three Nepali mountaineers, Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa, and Nima Sherpa.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:56:30 PMElaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 8:39:42 PMWidows in Gaza struggle alone under displacement, burdened by loss, insecurity, and daily battles for survival.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:30:11 PMMany Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:29:34 PMVideo shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:18:51 PMDonald Trump labels US Democratic nominees 'jihadists' in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:11:53 PMUS Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 8:04:11 PMThe top of the world is warming faster than any other region. For 20 years, the Arctic Report Card chronicled the extraordinary transformation.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 8:02:24 PMTwo pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 7:21:32 PMColombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 7:09:52 PMThe man accused of shooting a US healthcare executive dead in a street has appeared in a New York courtroom, as a judge ruled the murder trial will be heard by an anonymous jury.
Sky News • 8/11/2026, 7:09:00 PMUNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 6:59:42 PMAs Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 6:45:26 PMSyrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 6:32:42 PMAt least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 6:31:54 PMIceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 6:22:14 PMAs the nature of Russia’s war in Ukraine evolves, Baltic startups are seeking new ways to respond to the hybrid threat from Russia, hoping rapid innovation can have a deterrent effect on Moscow.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 5:48:28 PMUefa, Concacaf and AFC working together on system Fifa has ignored calls for an independent review Gianni Infantino’s opponents are working together to produce a new framework for running world football to replace what they regard as a system of patronage that Fifa has adopted since he replaced Sepp Blatter as president 10 years ago. Repeated calls from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation for an independent review of Fifa’s governance have been ignored by Infantino since his plan to sell off 21% of the World Cup was made public a fortnight ago, and the rebels are now understood to have taken matters into their own hands...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 5:32:58 PMRussia released Robert Gilman on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said. Mr. Gilman’s family had said he was in dire physical condition.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 5:14:05 PMThe US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 5:09:31 PMPoland says their preparations to host the Women's Under-20 World Cup remain on schedule, despite UEFA-FIFA fallout.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 5:04:52 PMA former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 5:02:10 PMA boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members has capsized on a lake in Zimbabe, with rescue efforts under way, police say.
Sky News • 8/11/2026, 4:58:00 PMBulgaria’s second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 4:03:54 PMHow colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 3:49:09 PMRobert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 3:35:01 PMThe Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The Iran-backed Houthis have not commented on the attack.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 3:28:03 PMMixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 3:07:50 PMMillions will see the sun disappear as the eclipse sweeps from the Arctic to Europe, bringing two minutes of totality.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 2:56:06 PMFar be it for Football Daily to make cheap gags [wait, what? – Football Daily Ed] relating to the involvement of Amazon founder and master of the universe Jeff Bezos in a consortium buying around 30% of Liverpool FC. Will new signings arrive via prompt delivery but end up next door at Everton? How will fans rate the packaging? Etc, etc. There’s also the involvement of Eduardo Saverin, the Facebook co-founder poking his head in. Though long ago unfriended by Mark Zuckerberg, Saverin still ranked No 56 on Forbes’s billionaires list. These are seriously rich men, and among the planet’s chino class, to quote Vladimir Putin, “soccer is popular”. The Geopolitics World Cup posh seats were full of those eyeing up deals on a frontier hardly new to investors from the USA USA USA, but where there may be much more gold to strike. See Gianni Infantino’s misreading of the art of the deal as an, ahem, prime example. Having also boycotted the GWC and also being very concerned about the season to come, I sympathise with Ken Muir (yesterday’s Football Daily letters). But at least Hearts know who their manager is. Due to the absurd, months-long FA ‘investigation’ into the manager who’s clearly admitted culpability for the undisputed facts of Spygate, my club, Southampton, is in a horrid limbo. Surely it could have been done and dusted in a couple of weeks and Saints could have planned accordingly. But perhaps the FA blazers were too busy writing their letter of support to Gianni Infantino to worry about destabilising my football club” – Bob Cushion. ‘It’s 15 years of frustration here at this club,’ says Rangers boss Derek McInnes (yesterday’s Quote of the Day.) Steven Gerrard and the sole object in his managerial trophy cabinet would like a word, Derek” – David Maddock. Given the surfeit of the recent GWC machinations, the blatherings and canvassing for Gianni to do one (or not) and the less-than-sportsmanlike attitude from members of the Argentina team, can we please have a reprise of the Football Daily’s erstwhile, eventually abortive, attempt to ‘STOP FOOTBALL’? It has to be worth a thought, before VAR, PGMOL and Arsenal’s Dark Arts Department™ get to work on the 2026-27 Premier League shenanigans, surely?” – Budgie Wright. This is an extract from our daily football email … Football Daily. To get the full version, just visit this page and follow the instructions...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 2:50:02 PMPolice say 17 suspected gang members and two civilians were also killed in Kebbi State.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 2:44:10 PM“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where rescuers face a race against time to find the living.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 2:43:17 PMParis is preparing for the solar eclipse. The last one here in France was in 1999. So this is one not to miss, especially for the astrophotographer we met.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 2:40:19 PMAt least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 2:32:29 PMAuthorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 2:16:44 PMWith over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there was approximately one miscarriage for every five live births. The Observers team spoke with two OBGYN doctors in Gaza.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 2:16:29 PMDespite risks in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea, seafarers from the Philippines are still competing for jobs.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 2:06:09 PMFlight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failed A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refused to wear a seatbelt. The child was standing in their chair as the 6 August Porter Airlines flight taxied towards the runway, the airline said. Repeated attempts by an accompanying parent and crew to secure the child in their seat failed, so the crew elected to return to the terminal and have the two passengers disembark as “the aircraft could not take off in this unsafe condition”, it added...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 2:03:28 PMThe aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 2:02:07 PMThe Mecca defence pact combines a top oil exporter, NATO's second-largest army and the only Muslim nuclear arsenal.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 1:47:50 PMFirst responders in Lebanon risk their lives to save others even as Israeli attacks intensify around them.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 1:46:44 PMMusic streaming platform creates ‘AI persona’ label that will appear on profiles and track listings in crackdown on fake performers Spotify is to label AI artists and exclude them from algorithm recommendations as part of a crackdown on fake performers. The world’s largest music streaming platform is creating a label for AI-generated artist identities called “AI personas” that will appear on the artist profile and on track listings on playlists...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 1:40:14 PMThree crew members were killed in a suspected Houthi attack on an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Tuesday, while a container ship was struck by a missile off Pakistan in a suspected US attack, maritime and Yemeni sources said.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 1:34:58 PMPhilippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:40:11 PMLate-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:36:37 PMPools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:31:49 PMColombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands and buckets to search for survivors early Tuesday (August 11) after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people and smashed dozens of buildings.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 12:30:26 PMOil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:27:15 PMUS Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:05:54 PMLebanon on Tuesday became the first Middle East country to formally abolish the death penalty. Lebanon had not carried out an execution since 2004.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 12:00:20 PMMangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 11:35:20 AMAfter a drone crashes in Germany, fears of suspected Russian operations rise across Europe.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 11:30:48 AMFuture peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 11:28:53 AMAttacks in Gaza slowed sharply this week even as Netanyahu publicly rejected Trump's 15-point peace plan.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 11:28:05 AMA 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 11:26:18 AMToday marks one year since the National Guard was deployed to the nation's capital. Here's what has happened since. And, a 7.4 magnitude earthquake leaves more than 100 people dead in Colombia.
NPR • 8/11/2026, 11:11:14 AMA total of 4,381 cases across five provinces have been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of Tuesday.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 10:52:27 AMFor the world's newly crowned best pastry chef Frenchman Benoit Castel, pastry is less a matter of following recipes than listening to ingredients. In one of his many patisserie kitchens in Paris, he works alongside his team, tasting, testing and experimenting while remaining driven to try new things — from sourdough bread to anti-waste loaves and elaborate Christmas creations.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 10:37:24 AMIn a video circulating on social media, an eyewitness captured the moment a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Colombia on Monday (August 10). Rescue operations remain underway to find survivors, as authorities say the death toll, already in the hundreds, could climb further.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 10:37:17 AMThe higher tempo of Ukrainian strikes has fueled discontent among Russians, but it is far from clear that it will change the Kremlin’s calculus about the war.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 10:26:21 AMExperts say this trial has been a test of Syria’s transitional justice.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 10:03:25 AMBangladesh and India white-ball series under threat due to tensions that arose when Bangladeshi PM Hasina toppled.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 10:02:35 AMHanoi-based aerospace firm says it will partner with Elon Musk's rocket company to deploy satellites next year.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 9:43:11 AMMagnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 9:41:26 AMUkraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed at least six and injured 19 - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 9:39:58 AMRooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:36:35 AMZambians head to polls on Thursday for a general election where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term as leader of the southern African country that has some of the world’s richest copper reserves and is a critical mineral hub. The election will also choose lawmakers and local councilors.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 9:13:46 AMRumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:03:49 AMA group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:02:45 AMPeople are racing out to buy them worldwide as gasoline prices stay high. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” said one executive in Lahore.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:01:00 AMThe Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:00:37 AMIn Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 9:00:20 AMEngland is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.
BBC Health • 8/11/2026, 8:54:57 AMRescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:47:34 AMFormer world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:47:07 AMFour redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:39:14 AMFamilies divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:34:26 AMMonday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 8:28:24 AMFormer Syrian leader convicted of premeditated murder, torture and crimes against humanity.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:27:57 AMTrump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:18:08 AMKyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:13:31 AMCloud-seeding aircraft have been deployed as dozens of schools remain closed due to poor air quality.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 8:08:13 AMAn ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
BBC News • 8/11/2026, 7:55:22 AMOfficials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 7:44:22 AMThe 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 7:40:51 AMRescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have been killed and authorities are warning the number of casualties could still climb.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 7:04:03 AMUS president demands compensation for damage incurred by US, complicating standoff with Tehran Consumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in July, according to research that indicated the closing stages of the men’s football World Cup and more people holidaying in the UK lifted summer spending. A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 6:59:36 AMSince they seized power in Afghanistan five years ago, the Taliban have succeeded in expanding their diplomatic and economic ties with countries around the world. But Afghanistan remains largely isolated due to a widespread refusal to formally recognise the Taliban government over human rights abuses.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 6:04:54 AMBarclays says survey shows people feel more secure in jobs and have more leeway to spend on non-essentials Business live – latest updates Consumer confidence hit its highest level in almost two years in July, according to research that indicated the closing stages of the men’s football World Cup and more people holidaying in the UK lifted summer spending. A truce in the Middle East conflict in June and the arrival of a new prime minister in No 10 also gave a lift to consumers after a long period of heightened uncertainty...
The Guardian • 8/11/2026, 6:00:06 AMThe French men’s 400 x 200 m freestyle relay team won silver at the European Championships. On his return to France, Léon Marchand posted the world’s best time of the year in the 200m.
France 24 • 8/11/2026, 5:21:39 AMSomali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 5:12:05 AMA family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 5:02:58 AMNational oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 4:37:27 AMChina’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 4:34:50 AMA drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 4:09:10 AMBy setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 4:01:06 AMCompanies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
NY Times • 8/11/2026, 4:01:04 AMThe war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 3:32:57 AMThe South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 2:44:39 AMUS President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and splitting up MMR.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 2:08:55 AMVideo shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 1:06:36 AMTurkiye passes law setting terms for thousands of PKK members to rejoin society if the group fully disarms.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:55:09 AMWomen helped defeat apartheid’s pass laws, but many still face violence, poverty and unemployment.
Al Jazeera • 8/11/2026, 12:26:02 AMAJ's Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 11:18:53 PMRussian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, triggering fires in the Ukrainian capital and damaging buildings in the southeastern city, officials said. At least three people were injured in the attacks. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 11:03:04 PMVideo from Pereira airport in Colombia shows violent shaking during a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:46:32 PMThousands of migrants in Ceuta face dire conditions, sparking political and social tensions in the Spanish territory.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:41:03 PMRescue teams are searching collapsed buildings after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:35:48 PMThe party, Yabloko, has navigated a delicate balancing act with an increasingly heavy-handed Kremlin, but its pro-peace manifesto turned out to be the red line.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 10:15:53 PMUS President Donald Trump has extended for 90 days a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between US ports but imposed new limits after shipbuilders and their allies in Congress argued the policy was undermining the domestic maritime industry, the White House said. The extension, finalised on Monday, comes as the war with Iran disrupts global crude flows and pushes up fuel costs, increasing pressure on the administration to find ways to ease transport...
South China Morning Post • 8/10/2026, 10:06:50 PMThe government adopted a law that might prove a significant step toward ending an outlawed group’s decades-long battle with the Turkish state.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 9:51:30 PMColombia’s newly inaugurated president announced to lead emergency rescue efforts in Bogota’s earthquake-struck areas.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:48:23 PMThousands of firefighters and dozens of helicopters battle growing wildfires across Indonesia.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:15:41 PMText envisages a return to civilian life for some of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters who lay down their weapons.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:14:16 PMThe incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 9:06:27 PMUS court rules Meta, Google and TikTok will face addiction lawsuits as Meta heads to trial this week over child safety
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:02:06 PMPresident Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 8:55:21 PMRussia and Ukraine are both striking farther into each other's territory, and neither side has a good way to stop the attacks. With no quick fix, the winter ahead could be especially hard.
NPR • 8/10/2026, 8:14:08 PMMost of the visa revocations stemmed from law-enforcement encounters involving criminal activity, the department said.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 7:46:34 PMThe Trump administration has long pushed a discredited link between vaccines and autism.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 7:35:09 PMUS Rep. Nancy Mace clashed with CNN's Omar Jimenez over Islamophobic remarks after Abdul El-Sayed’s win in Michigan.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 7:30:29 PMA surge of migrant children and families remained in makeshift shelters in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 7:08:08 PMAt least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 6:51:02 PMTrump has the leverage to enforce his Gaza plan. Netanyahu is betting that he lacks the political will to use it.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 6:35:31 PMThe service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 6:28:11 PMNetanyahu's declaration has reinforced doubts of lasting calm without Israeli withdrawal, reconstruction and guarantees.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 4:24:13 PMDespite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival
NPR • 8/10/2026, 4:08:06 PMAl-Burhan engaged in discreet consultations aiming to pave the way for a comprehensive Sudanese dialogue conference.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 4:03:43 PMThe Syrian-Russian agreement reflects a pragmatic approach redefining past alliances amid shifting geopolitics.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 4:01:06 PMThe spread of hostile content on social media in Malaysia has intensified tensions towards the Rohingya refugee community, leading to the eviction of more than 100 people from their village and the temporary closure of schools attended by refugee children.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 3:58:37 PM10 August marks one year on from Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif and fellow colleagues.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 3:51:26 PMUS petrol prices dropped nine cents last week but could again surge if the strait closure continues, analysts warn.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 3:45:39 PM🇮🇳 Thousands of students and unemployed young people have been protesting in Jharkhand since late July, demanding reforms to the state’s recruitment exam system. The unrest comes after weeks of demonstrations in Delhi that led to the resignation of India’s education minister last month.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 3:41:47 PMPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel is trying to satisfy the sometimes competing demands of his right-wing base and President Trump months ahead of a tough election.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 3:40:38 PMThousands of protesters in the eastern state of Jharkhand claim irregularities in qualifying exams for government jobs and are demanding an overhaul of the system.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 3:25:54 PMJury selection is due to begin on Monday in the murder trial of an ex-street gang leader accused of masterminding the drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur three decades ago in Las Vegas, a long-unsolved crime that became a seminal moment in rap music history.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 3:15:44 PMResearchers analysed activity in regions of brain when dogs were shown images of different facial expressions While dogs are known to turn the puppy eyes on their owners, it seems our pets are keeping a close eye on us too: research has revealed dog brains can distinguish different types of unhappy human faces. Dr Laura Cuaya, a co-author of the study from the University of Vienna, said previous behavioural studies had shown dogs could tell apart some human facial expressions, but such studies tended to only test two at a time, one positive and one negative. As a result, it was not clear if dogs could distinguish different types of happy or unhappy faces...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 3:00:47 PMEmergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:57:08 PMIndian police attack protesters seeking action over ‘exam irregularities’ in Jharkhand.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:52:32 PMMore than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia today, shaking the South American nation and neighbouring Ecuador and causing people to evacuate homes and buildings. At least 20 buildings collapsed in an earthquake on Monday in the Colombian city of Cali, with people trapped inside, mayor Alejandro Eder said. The city has requested teams from Bogota and Medellin to aid in rescue efforts, he added...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 2:28:54 PMReports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira Colombia earthquake live – latest updates A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7.34 am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 2:28:36 PMThe magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 2:20:38 PMA major earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, causing injuries and damage to buildings and prompting evacuations in the capital, Bogota. Colombia’s geological service measured the quake at magnitude 6.6, while the US Geological Survey put it at 7.4. The tremor was felt across parts of Latin America, including Ecuador and Panama.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 2:18:46 PMAfter his Senate primary win in Michigan, the Egyptian American doctor faced a coordinated digital smear campaign.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:13:00 PMThe government has accused people smugglers of 'cramming' migrants onto 'unseaworthy vessels' and putting lives at risk.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:02:38 PMAmid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages, billionaire’s business has invested in circular farming and biomethane There is a distinctive smell of cow manure in the air at the Duke of Westminster’s dairy farm near Chester. It is a world away from the collection of grand West End properties controlled by the duke that form the backbone of his near £10bn fortune, a decade on from becoming Britain’s youngest billionaire. As part of his 349-year-old Grosvenor empire, Lea Manor Farm on the duke’s Eaton Estate in north-west England has fared better than most dairy farms in recent years...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 2:00:46 PMIran gained leverage in Hormuz, but its neighbours are reshaping regional security to limit what Tehran can do with it.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:00:02 PMThe Ervebo vaccine has proved safe and effective against the more common Zaire strain of the Ebola virus, and World Health Organization experts say early data, notably from animal trials, suggest it may also offer some protection against the rarer Bundibugyo strain, which is spreading in the DR Congo. We discuss this with our guest, Dr. Paulin Mutombo Beya, deputy director at the Kinshasa School of Public Health.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 1:57:47 PMA powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 1:53:37 PMGaza honours Al Jazeera’s Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 1:32:05 PMThe Russian Athletics Ferderation files a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge the sanctions imposed by World Athletics.
BBC Sport • 8/10/2026, 1:31:50 PMNigel Farage vows to deport foreign criminals from UK prisons
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 1:24:52 PMAfter 18 month talks, Russian forces in Syria will give up control of two strategic bases on the Mediterranean coast, which will be used as joint Russia-Syrian training centers under a new agreement between the two countries.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 1:18:44 PMA Ukrainian drone strike on the central Russian region of Tatarstan killed at least 12 people in one of the deadliest attacks carried out by Kyiv since the war began more than four years ago. The strikes are also directly impacting Russian's economy. Our correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 1:09:16 PMSudan's military repels a series of offensives by the RSF paramilitary in a strategically significant region.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 12:51:53 PMInvestment reportedly values the club at about $5.9bn, making it one of the largest ever football club valuations.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 12:43:14 PMDays of heavy monsoon rain has caused rivers, including the Brahmaputra, to overflow, inundating communities, disrupting livelihoods and damaging infrastructure.
NPR • 8/10/2026, 12:39:05 PMThe army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 12:32:26 PMA second shooting has occurred in Thailand within days after a former MP opened fire outside a government office.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 12:00:29 PMDemonstrators in Ranchi demand an overhaul of the state's examination system.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 11:23:48 AMOur colleagues in Gaza have taken the journalism profession to an unseen level. In doing so, they've paid a heavy price.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 11:17:16 AMA record 230 people crossed the English Channel in a single boat on Monday.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 11:14:00 AMThousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the "cockroach" protests took place in Delhi.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 10:41:04 AMThe 30-minute simulated disruption was part of the island’s effort to test and build people’s resilience in the face of a potential Chinese attack.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 10:35:49 AMDozens of migrants reached the Spanish mainland after entering Ceuta during the mass influx into the enclave, police sources have told Sky News.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 10:28:00 AMGlobal oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 10:24:46 AMThree confederations release letter criticising FIFA's president over his proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:15:02 AMIran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damages. Is it a surrender document? We discuss this with our guest, Dr. H.A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security, and Middle East Studies, RUSI.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 10:13:32 AMGaza remembers Anas al-Sharif, a journalist whose voice defined the impact of war on civilian lives.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:13:31 AMFormer IRGC commander Rezaei will be taking over as secretary of Iran's top security body amid Hormuz talks.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 10:11:48 AMThe alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang was extradited to Ireland from Dubai on Sunday to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire with tentacles that stretched to Britain, Spain and the US. Kinahan, who was arrested in Dubai in April, was named by the United States in 2022 as one of three leaders of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group. US authorities offered a $5 million reward for their arrests.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 10:07:54 AMConfederations write open letter damning Fifa president Concacaf president Montagliani seen as top contender Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf will push for Gianni Infantino to resign after writing an open letter calling for “leadership that serves football, not seeks to command it”. In a dramatic escalation of the war that has threatened to tear football apart since details emerged of the Fifa president’s failed Football Forward Enterprise scheme, the three governing bodies accused Infantino of “trust broken through deception” and condemned his failure to acknowledge that the proposal should not have been unilaterally launched...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 10:02:37 AMGabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has left In June 2025, a sluggish and thin Gabar Choli, with sunken temples and bones visible under his skin, braced himself for the immigration detention center guards to charge into his cell once again. Choli was in a solitary confinement medical cell inside the Port Isabel service processing center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in south Texas where immigrants arrested in Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown are detained...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 10:00:43 AMRussian bomb strikes on Ukraine's northern city of Sumy injured at least five people overnight, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said on the Telegram messaging app on Monday, flagging damage in a number of residential areas.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 10:00:41 AMChalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 9:51:07 AMGreenland’s government says no approval was granted after US firm Greenland Energy brought equipment ashore for exploratory drilling. We discuss the situation with Lukas Wahden, Associate Fellow with the Russia Program at George Washington University.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 9:43:04 AMDolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in the coming days.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:35:55 AMThe Yemeni military said seven people including military personnel and civilians were killed and 30 others wounded in a Houthi attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha, civilian infrastructure and armed forces.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 9:34:07 AMA strike on an industrial center in Tatarstan marked one of the deadliest attacks on Russian territory since the start of the war.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 9:26:22 AMWorld No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:25:13 AMAnguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:20:12 AMThey carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 9:09:08 AMReform says it will free up space in jails in England and Wales by rapidly deporting all foreign offenders With parts of Britain set to experience their fifth heatwave of the summer this week, Zack Polanski, the Green party leader, has accused the government of not recognising the severity of the crisis. In a statement, he said: We are now facing the fifth heatwave in months following the recent deaths of 3,000 people in our country from extreme weather conditions. This is the greatest crisis this country has faced since the second world war and to complacently dismiss the demands for immediate action by saying everything is under control is gross negligence, blatantly untrue and misses the severity of the crisis...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 9:08:49 AMWhile fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 9:02:28 AMUkraine has targeted Russian oil facilities with long-range drones almost daily in recent months. The barrage has caused fuel shortages in Russia and unsettled the Russian public.
NPR • 8/10/2026, 8:58:22 AMIt is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 8:50:02 AMFIFA president Gianni Infantino came under fire again on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations – UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC – declared football "belongs to no individual".
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 8:46:27 AMOutsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 8:39:25 AMDaniel Kinahan, one of Ireland's most high-profile organised crime suspects, was extradited from Dubai and charged with directing a criminal organisation on Monday, ending years of efforts to bring the alleged Kinahan cartel leader before an Irish court.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 8:21:28 AMA Thai official has been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a local government office - in the country's second deadly shooting in three days.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 7:58:00 AMGaza Health Ministry says hospitals receive bodies of two Palestinians as Netanyahu rejects Trump plan to end war.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 7:43:01 AMOn August 12, nearly one billion people could see a partial solar eclipse, with 15 million in its path of totality.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 7:10:32 AMThe storm, which made landfall on Sunday evening, is the strongest to hit China this year and also caused flooding in parts of the Philippines.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 6:46:22 AMTemporary vacancies rise for first time in two years, permanent job placements stabilise and temporary billings rise further Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy. There are signs of improvement in the UK jobs market, with an upturn in pay and the first rise in temporary vacancies in two years as employers sought more flexibility. Despite ongoing uncertainty it’s encouraging that businesses are starting to press ahead with investment, which means across the board we are starting to see the data moving in the right direction. This is most pronounced in the continued rise of temporary work, where employers have been looking at flexible approaches and hiring has been growing for several months, and permanent hiring is starting to turn a corner. Rays of light are beginning to break through for the job market as employers revive hiring plans. Temporary vacancies are up for the first time in two years, while recruiters’ revenue from supplying temporary workers has risen for a fourth consecutive month. Remarkably, this is the first month without a decline in permanent placements since Liz Truss resigned as prime minister in 2022, underlining just how prolonged the downturn in permanent hiring has been. That makes it all the more important that the government takes decisions now that build business confidence and momentum in hiring...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 6:40:58 AMA British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 5:39:00 AMYemen's military said seven people were killed and 30 injured in a Houthi attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha. Meanwhile, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the US met certain demands made by Tehran. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 5:31:56 AMForensics revealed that the 'realistic' looking body was in fact not human.
BBC News • 8/10/2026, 5:16:40 AMThe traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 4:01:21 AMOfficials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 4:01:16 AMFrancisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 4:01:10 AMTrump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 4:00:21 AMAuthorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inland More than a million people were moved to safety across eastern China by Sunday evening as powerful Typhoon Dolphin made landfall amid fears torrential rain would cause flooding and landslides. Wenzhou, a coastal city in Zhejiang province, said it relocated more than 900,000 people and opened more than 1,500 emergency shelters. In neighbouring Fujian, 98,900 people were moved from high-risk areas...
The Guardian • 8/10/2026, 3:46:36 AMBrent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 3:24:38 AMProtests over power shortages escalated in Kut, Iraq, as demonstrators demanded more electricity amid soaring heat.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 3:03:59 AMThe family of Ihab Diab disputes Israeli claims of health issues, alleging torture was behind his prison death.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 2:59:45 AMA flight in Canada has been cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 1:35:00 AMThe man charged in the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, one of America's most notorious unresolved murders, goes on trial Monday in Las Vegas. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces one charge of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
France 24 • 8/10/2026, 1:13:11 AMDaniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday.
NY Times • 8/10/2026, 12:25:25 AMDaniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group.
Sky News • 8/10/2026, 12:25:00 AMThe latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha (Mocha) and its commercial port.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 12:19:43 AMTrump says US will wait for economic pressure to mount on Iran, as Israel formally rejects 15-point Gaza peace plan.
Al Jazeera • 8/10/2026, 12:00:00 AMF-16s intercepted two civilian aircraft entering restricted airspace over Bedminster, NJ, where President Trump was.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 11:28:38 PMFrans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 11:05:29 PMPalestinian Journalists Syndicate exposes rising threats, with over 270 journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 11:01:25 PMPakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years. Al Jazeera's Ava Warriner explains.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 10:37:11 PMThe Canadian federal government said on Sunday it would help British Columbia as raging wildfires forced thousands of people to evacuate by providing shelter and accommodation for residents displaced in regions around Summerland and Peachland. The Bald Range wildfire, which prompted British Columbia to declare a provincial state of emergency and evacuate about 18,000 people, had spread to more than 10,300 hectares by at the weekend as firefighters continued to battle the blaze. “Last night,...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 10:22:44 PMVollering, who first won the competition in 2023, finished the stage more than a minute ahead of Spaniard Paula Blasi Cairol and 2024 champion Polish rider Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney.
NPR • 8/9/2026, 10:00:52 PMEspionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 8:40:25 PMThe people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 7:57:28 PMFormer Irish President Mary Robinson: Israel ‘erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically’.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 7:30:00 PMKinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 7:07:35 PMHundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 6:59:33 PMIran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 6:44:28 PMBritish Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ efforts Canada’s federal government has announced it will provide urgent assistance to British Columbia after an onslaught of unprecedented fast-moving wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes in frantic evacuations. A total of 102 wildfires were raging across the province on Sunday, of which nearly half were categorised as “out of control”, according to the BC Wildfire Service. Of those fires, 78 ignited during the past week...
The Guardian • 8/9/2026, 6:20:25 PMThe appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.
NY Times • 8/9/2026, 6:18:22 PMTropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa province Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, has made landfall on the country’s east coast, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The storm has already swept through Japan’s southern Okinawa prefecture, injuring six people and cutting power to more than 50,000 buildings...
The Guardian • 8/9/2026, 6:13:57 PMAssembly Roxy, Edinburgh A researcher encounters an isolated community in thrall to a mysterious religious leader in Jack MacGregor’s atmospheric but elusive drama What impresses about Jack MacGregor as a playwright is their willingness to take us into the wider world. Nightlands was set in a deserted Russian research base in Svalbard; Everything Under the Sun concerned militias in Mali; and Our Brother played out in the Cambodia of Pol Pot. So it is with Prophets, which begins with the arrival of Kerris, a Scottish researcher, on the sparsely populated island of Saint John, a fictional British Overseas Territory in the South Pacific. Played by Rebecca Wilkie, she is as curious about the religious activities of the islanders as she is the archaeological record of plant life she is supposedly there to study. Welcomed by Joe, a former merchant seaman played by a multitasking Xander Cowan, she senses something is amiss in the nightly church services led by an elusive man they call the prophet. Her job is about the dawn of time, but the locals are readying themselves for the end of days...
The Guardian • 8/9/2026, 6:00:21 PMTimely action by the Fire and Rescue Service helped contain the fire that could have spread to more cars
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 5:49:05 PMAmong the organisations that made synchronous appeals on YouTube, Facebook and WhatsApp are the Catholic Bishops Conference of India, the National Council of Churches in India, and the Council of Churches in Mizoram
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 5:46:03 PMThe party alleges that the arrest is a ‘drama’ intended to divert attention from lapses in flood relief operations and protest by the coastal community
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 5:35:40 PMThe celebrations featured a two-day programme ‘Samanwaya - Uniting Academia’ on August 6 and 7
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 5:30:49 PMA fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke out at around 12.45pm in the Lozere region, about 140km (85 miles) northwest of Montpellier. Officials said it might have been sparked by a car catching fire on a local road. By late afternoon, the fire had burned some 90 hectares (220 acres) and continued to spread. Around 220 firefighters from Lozere and neighbouring departments were...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 5:13:45 PMWorld No 1 out of tournament with knee injury Italian trying to stay fit for US Open which starts 30 August World No 1 Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury, the Italian announced on Sunday. “After consulting with my doctors and my team, I have to announce that I need to withdraw from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati,” he said in a statement posted on the ATP website. “My right knee has been bothering me and even though we have been working hard with my medical team, I have to accept that I’m not ready to compete yet.”..
The Guardian • 8/9/2026, 5:04:54 PMCensus form likely to have 40 questions, defence structures to be recorded on paper
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:58:02 PMAround 10,000 people gathered in Cologne on Sunday for a demonstration in support of the queer community following the Islamist attack at Berlin Pride. The organisers of Cologne’s own Pride celebrations called for the rally two weeks after the shocking attack in the German capital. Participants gathered in the Deutz district on the eastern side of the Rhine River and marched across to the city centre, with turnout significantly higher than the 2,000 registered with police in advance. A dpa...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 4:57:34 PMAhmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 4:53:45 PMThe exercise will enhance the ability of the participating teams to respond to complex challenges in explosive ordnance disposal in the maritime domain
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:44:08 PMThe move comes against the backdrop of a letter from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on July 9, asking the States and Union Ministries to “strictly comply” with its January 28 directive that the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, be played before the National Anthem at official events
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:41:36 PMWildfires have spread near Albania’s capital and in parts of southern Spain, prompting hundreds to evacuate.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 4:41:00 PMGautam Krishnan, the fisher who went missing after a boat capsized off Neendakara
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:34:53 PMThe world’s most populous country needs state-generated demand to industrialise, decarbonise and avoid China’s overcapacity trap India is attempting to do something the world has never seen before. So claimed Niti Aayog, the government of India’s policy thinktank, earlier this year. It said that no major economy has tried to expand GDP nearly eightfold within a generation while simultaneously redirecting its energy and industrial systems to reach net zero within two generations. Hence its detailed report’s claim that there is “no historical precedent”. There is something to this. China industrialised at vast scale, but not on a sustainable net zero path. Korea, Japan and Europe became wealthy by industrialising before decarbonising. Today, rich nations have already satisfied the basic demands of their people and created the infrastructure and high per-capita energy use that India is still trying to build. The world’s most populous country has to do this while also reducing emissions...
The Guardian • 8/9/2026, 4:25:19 PMThe units developed by the Nagpur-based CSIR-NEERI are expected to make ambient water drinkable at 3,500 litres per hour
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:23:19 PMThe theatrisation exercise is aimed at creating a more integrated war-fighting structure by bringing the capabilities of three Services under unified operational command structures
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 4:22:03 PMPolice are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 4:18:10 PMTheir victories highlight ongoing clashes between centrist Democrats and more progressive candidates.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 4:07:23 PMMarmoush scores twice in three minutes as City rallies to beat Atletico in club friendly at the Seoul World Cup stadium.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 4:05:10 PMThe operator of a boat that capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter, is facing criminal charges and authorities are investigating whether the vessel was an illegal charter, the US Coast Guard said on Sunday. The 22-foot Bayliner speedboat overturned at 10.25pm on Saturday near Liberty Island, home to the Statue of Liberty, the US Coast Guard said. Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived and police divers later located the 27-year-old woman...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 4:00:55 PMDaniel Kinahan is the latest alleged member of the multinational organised crime group to face charges in Dublin.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 4:00:50 PMThe grand security bargain between the United States and Gulf countries is widely perceived to be fraying, creating what analysts see as an opening for Beijing to expand its presence in the region. For decades, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states relied on Washington’s defensive shield, while it in turn relied on them for access, energy and influence. Riyadh’s decision to sign a mutual defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan is the clearest sign yet of that shift. Signed this week in Mecca,...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 4:00:09 PMHowever, sources in the Greater Bengaluru Development Authority (GBDA), the project’s implementing agency, confirmed that this was a “rare possibility”.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:58:42 PMA 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service officer of the Income Tax cadre, 59-year-old Navin has been leading the federal anti-money laundering agency as its full-time chief since August 14, 2024
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:55:42 PMAdivasi-Dalit convention and Declaration of Rights held at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad on Sunday. Bommi Amma of Cheeral, the oldest surviving participant in the Muthanga struggle, inaugurated the gathering
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:51:00 PMYouth and student organisations took out protest marches to his house demanding legal action. Leaders of the Students Federation of India and the All India Students Federation filed complaints against him
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:47:57 PMChief Minister V.D. Satheesan assures welfare measures for SC/ST communities; promises rehabilitation of fishers displaced by development projects
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:44:17 PMControversy over absence of Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian, with the LDF and the UDF trading charges over his decision to travel to the U.S. on a personal visit
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:43:49 PMHong Kong authorities are under pressure to review the warning system for heat stress at work after the lowest-level alert remained in force on Sunday, despite the city sweltering through its hottest day on record. Labour unionists, joined by a leading meteorologist, also proposed relaxing the law to recognise heatstroke as a work-related injury, thus entitling workers to compensation. A scorching 36.9 degrees Celsius (98.4 Fahrenheit) was recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory in Tsim Sha Tsui...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 3:42:54 PMUS defense industry pressed to boost output as munitions shortages raise security concerns amid Middle East tensions.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 3:38:56 PMIran’s national security chief has outlined a list of demands for the US to meet before Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. They include lifting the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, compensation for war damages and the release of frozen Iranian assets. Separately, Iran and Oman say they are close to reaching a deal on managing the strategic waterway. Charlotte Lam reports.
France 24 • 8/9/2026, 3:36:39 PMAccording to witness interviews, the perpetrator had begun showing interest in studying the use of firearms for some time, about one to two years, says Atthapol Anusit, Deputy Commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:34:16 PMProsecutors accuse six others, including the leader of cartel Los Lobos, of having an indirect role in the murder of Fernando Villavicencio.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 3:34:04 PMCourt says in an acid attack case, the criminal court is under a statutory obligation to consider the question of awarding adequate compensation to the survivors
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:31:49 PMTwelve people were rescued from the water after a large search and rescue operation, police say.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 3:25:50 PMStudents who have participated in past protests allege repeated home visits by police personnel, questioning of parents and relatives across India, and surveillance and intimidation for months and years after demonstrations in Delhi
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:20:44 PMIt seeks the RSS’s ‘written and public condemnation’ of Mohandas’s controversial statements and immediate severance of all platforms and courtesy extended to him by Sangh Parivar organisations
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:14:32 PMA delegation of BJP leaders petitioned Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging him not to accept the resignation of Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, on the grounds that he was allegedly forced to quit by the Congress leaders
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:09:01 PMEast Godavari SP says charges may be altered based on findings of further probe
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:04:57 PMAgriculture Minister T. Siddique says assessments up to August 9 have pegged the losses to the farm sector at ₹127.61 crore
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 3:00:50 PMAt an exhibition organised on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Chief Minister walks through the stalls admiring the handicrafts displaying tribal heritage, sipping the famous Araku Valley Coffee, and sampling unfiltered wild harvest honey
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:57:38 PMThe court observed that two of the accused, being ASIs, were in a position to influence the investigation
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:55:11 PMThe Ernakulam Central police booked a direct selling agent of the bank, its managing director and director, along with 28 others, for allegedly cheating the bank
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:54:14 PMBlock panchayat president Ambika Mangalath says the initiatives focused on making agriculture more remunerative and ensuring greater livelihood security for farmers
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:49:42 PMYoungsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 2:47:29 PMThe Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.
NY Times • 8/9/2026, 2:44:02 PMParticipating as chief guest at a painting competition, G. Lakshmisha praises students for depicting themes such as the tricolour, national leaders, and the spirit of independence through their artwork
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:42:36 PMAnitha M. Kasim of Fathimapuram, Changanassery, selected as the best ‘Urban rooftop farmer,’ another new award included on the list of 38 award categories
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:41:16 PMThe situation is particularly bad on either side of the Edappally overbridge-Edappally Junction-Palarivattom stretch, where the agency has been constructing a pair of flyover-cum-underpasses for well over a year
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:41:08 PMEconomist and political analyst calls for collective effort to safeguard democracy, constitutional values and equal participation of citizens in the political process
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:38:29 PMThe protests will seek a legal guarantee for MSP based on the C2+50% formula for paddy and other major crops. SKM demands that the Union government legally guarantee the ₹3,243 MSP for paddy for 2026-27 and ensure procurement
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:37:16 PMK.K. Xaviour has been selected for the Kera Kesary Award-2025 for promoting organic coconut cultivation. The 74-year-old farmer has followed sustainable farming practices for nearly three decades.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:36:45 PMIt could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 2:23:13 PMAfter more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.
NY Times • 8/9/2026, 2:21:08 PMHmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 2:20:51 PMWith their appointment the working strength of the High Court has increased to 66 as against the sanctioned strength of 75 judges
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 2:12:55 PMOpportunities for the next generation could gradually diminish as better-capitalised external businesses enter the sector, say local hoteliers. Locals who understand the fragile environment and live with the consequences of development must have a meaningful stake in determining how tourism grows, they say
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:56:55 PMPM Modi shared a short video clip of his interaction with the medallists on Instagram, describing the meeting as a special occasion and praising the athletes for making the country proud.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:55:37 PMExperts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 1:54:41 PMRatna Debnath had written to me, requesting a fresh investigation. After extensive discussions with the chief secretary and a team of experts, I am announcing a fresh investigation under the Special Commission Act, 1952, says CM Suvendu Adhikari
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:53:53 PMDedicated counters for the safe deposit of mobile phones are to be established in order to prohibit the use of the device inside the temple premises across the State.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:51:30 PMThe police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:48:55 PMPanum Kashmir says a threat issued by United Liberation Council “has specifically named members of the Kashmiri Pandit community and disclosed their telephone numbers”
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:42:46 PMOn the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 1:36:24 PMMore than 200 boat passengers were placed in quarantine on August 6 in the port of Maluku, 65 kilometres (40 miles) from Kinshasa, after one traveller who was previously aboard the boat died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:34:57 PMGovernment committed to protecting the rights and welfare of tribal communities and creating greater opportunities for their economic and social advancement, says the Chief Minister on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:31:44 PMBarzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 1:28:55 PMInvestigators arrested Bangari Gawade and Rama Rana, who were allegedly having an extramarital affair.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:26:17 PMRussia and Ukraine exchanged another round of overnight strikes, killing civilians and injuring many others on both sides. In Russia’s border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and wounded around two dozen others. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv, killing two people, and injured several more in the Black Sea port of Odesa.
France 24 • 8/9/2026, 1:22:24 PMGianni Infantino is facing intense heat over a failed plan to privatize the World Cup. He is a lawyer who rose to the pinnacle of soccer and is now trying to hold onto his job.
NPR Business • 8/9/2026, 1:20:29 PMCPI(M) accused the police of raiding homes without permission even after they had traced the accused to Kannur
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:18:43 PMCelebrations held across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts; Chittoor Collector directs the officials to expedite land titles for eligible tribal farmers cultivating in gap areas and improve drinking water and mobile connectivity in tribal habitations
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:16:25 PMThe agency’s field verification revealed that 12 of the children died by suicide and 10 from accidental causes, with factors such as poverty and emotional distress cited as contributing reasons. The CBI added that final reports were submitted before respective Sub-Divisional Magistrate Courts by treating the cases as “further action dropped”.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:10:39 PMThe incident has been classified as a serious incident and is being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:10:14 PMAfter more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly opposed it as he faced pushback from his right-wing base ahead of elections
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 1:08:24 PMThis summer's record wildfire season continued its devastation in the US state of Washington and parts of Europe, Thailand mourned after a school shooting left students and teachers dead, and cycling enthusiasts turned their attention to the women's Tour de France: here's a look at the week's most striking images.
France 24 • 8/9/2026, 1:00:19 PMOfficials will be held responsible if people migrate owing to lack of employment, says Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:55:10 PMCEA projects energy deficit of up to 32,694 MU by 2035-36 with existing and planned capacity
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:49:24 PMBavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.
NPR • 8/9/2026, 12:48:36 PMStudents can keep their minds under control by practising meditation every day. This helps improve concentration, the DCP says
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:42:09 PMRituals performed seeking timely rains, bountiful harvest and the well-being of people in Andhra Pradesh
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:40:13 PMThe government was unwilling to discuss the issues faced by students and youth, including the recent protests. The agitation by young people did not begin suddenly, says the MP.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:33:27 PMPolice trace Class VIII students after they went missing; auto driver and friend booked under POCSO Act and other charges
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:30:53 PMItaly's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
BBC News • 8/9/2026, 12:27:26 PMOfficers arrested repeat offenders Raju and Manoj on Sunday (August 9).
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:24:57 PMThe forest department have increased the presence of Rapid Response Team (RRT) personnel, placed camera traps and are using drones to identify the animal responsible for the attack.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 12:24:01 PMHigh temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.
NY Times • 8/9/2026, 12:23:02 PMFor days, Nigeria’s government has been organising mass weddings to help low-income families overcome marriage cost.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 12:07:51 PMA new gallery show in London features the paintings of Marc Padeu, playing with themes from Renaissance art and bringing them to his homeland of Cameroon.
NPR • 8/9/2026, 11:58:02 AMBJP Palakkad zonal general secretary K.K. Surendran alleges that the IUML was trying to distance the Muslim community from the national mainstream
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:57:53 AM‘US and Iran are talking past each other’ in indirect negotiations
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 11:53:03 AMThe AAP supremo, whose Instagram account was filled with edited videos of his press conferences or speeches, started shooting and posting reels
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:52:00 AMThe Minister says two to three more flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru are proposed, services to Coimbatore, Pune and Varanasi are in the pipeline, and the immediate target is an annual footfall of 50 lakh passengers
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:48:54 AMThe case relates to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 non-electric detonators from a hollow bricks factory compound at Chemmad on February 7, 2026
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:39:12 AMA day after being sworn in as president, Abelardo de la Espriella is facing two bombing attacks in Colombia. He campaigned on a hard-line approach to the country’s ongoing violence and vowed on social media that there would be no leniency. The army says FARC dissidents used explosives to destroy a highway tollbooth near Cali, while a police officer was killed in a separate attack around 1,000 kilometres away in the northern department of Cesar. Antonia Kerrigan has more.
France 24 • 8/9/2026, 11:36:54 AMAround 300 residents camp on Rome streets amid crackdown on squatted buildings.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 11:31:54 AMCongress leader Rahul Gandhi said a student told him during his "Chhatron ki Goonj" event in Prayagraj that he has "no options left now"
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:27:45 AMBenjamin Netanyahu says he rejects a 15-point plan for Gaza by Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
Sky News • 8/9/2026, 11:23:00 AMBy removing the flex boards, the police under the United Democratic Front government had shown its subservience to the Sangh Parivar, says CPI(M) Feroke area committee secretary
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:19:03 AMCM Reddy observed, on the occasion of World Tribal Day, that tribal communities have made environmental conservation an integral part of their lives for generations
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:15:25 AMAdditional Superintendent of Police Parul Belapurkar said a container coming from Ujjain crashed into a car, killing all six of its occupants on the spot.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 11:07:24 AMThe agenda is expected to be largely introductory, with the ambassadors briefing the Nepal PM on the state of bilateral relations and conveying any messages from their respective governments
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:50:55 AMHR&CE Minister Ramesh inaugurates the renovated gopuram and reopens the passage for public entry. In August 2023, a portion of ‘kodungai’ (sunshade) on the temple tower’s western side collapsed leading to the passage’s closure.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:50:01 AMA hiker died on a country trail in Tai Po on Sunday afternoon as Hong Kong endured its hottest temperatures since records began 142 years ago. Police said they received a report at 2.17pm that a man, 64, had been discovered unconscious on the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail by other hikers. Firefighters and rescue teams assembled at the reservoir dam before heading up the mountain, with the Government Flying Service also dispatched. The Filipino man, a Hong Kong identity card holder, was...
South China Morning Post • 8/9/2026, 10:49:16 AMYemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 10:45:57 AMAccording to the Ministry of Transport, this third donation includes five modular Bailey bridges valued at over $5 million, following two previous consignments supplied by India
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:39:45 AMTPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar urged Congress workers to draw inspiration from the historic Quit India Movement and renew their commitment to protecting the Constitution, democracy, secularism and social justice
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:37:50 AMFormer West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faced protests by locals who raised slogans against her and attacked the vehicle in which she was travelling
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:35:56 AMIsraeli settlers and the military are continuing a campaign to displace Palestinians in the West Bank, residents say.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 10:35:00 AMThe event featuring discussions on the book, organised by the JNUSU on the occasion of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, was scheduled to take place at the School of Social Sciences-I (SSS-I) auditorium at 3 p.m. on Monday (August 10).
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:29:28 AMOn August Kranti Din, we honour the countless freedom fighters whose courage and determination during the Quit India Movement strengthened India's march towards independence, said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:26:59 AMWhile the JD(S) is leading the foot march protest, the BJP is all set to debate the township project during the upcoming Monsoon Session of the Karnataka Assembly
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:19:10 AMThe two North African nations become the first teams from the continent to qualify for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Al Jazeera • 8/9/2026, 10:15:10 AMDr. Anbumani also linked the decline in funding to falling enrolment in government schools.
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:12:52 AMCoastal Police officials said that the Navy will first focus on the search for Gautam Krishna, who went missing after a fishing boat capsized off the Neendakara coast
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:11:02 AMIran's security chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr on Saturday (August 8) laid out a list of demands for reopening the strait, including an end to the ‘war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq’
The Hindu • 8/9/2026, 10:05:38 AM