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Today: August 24, 2026
Today: August 24, 2026

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There's a renewed crackdown on how Iranian women dress

Four years after the death of Mahsa Amini, and the "Women, Life, Freedom" protests that followed, it seems the way Iranian women dress is back in the spotlight. As the US-Iran war stalls, videos circulating on social media show women being shamed on the streets for what they're wearing, particularly if they don't have the mandatory hijab on. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh reports.

August 23, 2026
There's a renewed crackdown on how Iranian women dress
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump administration plans to announces new sanctions against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to unveil the Trump administration’s new financial campaign against Iran as the U.S. marks nearly six months of its war against the country

August 24, 2026
The Latest: Trump administration plans to announces new sanctions against Iran
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs

August 24, 2026
US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions

Iran’s currency hit a record low as Washington prepares to announce new sanctions

August 24, 2026
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
Business|Economy|World

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight

President Donald Trump sought to boost pressure on Canada on Monday, warning that U.S. tariffs on all cars, trucks and

August 24, 2026
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada amid trade fight
Crime|Political|World

Mexico president says Sinaloa governor's brief return to office was 'not appropriate'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday it was "not appropriate" for Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha to return to his post after accusations of drug trafficking

August 24, 2026
Mexico president says Sinaloa governor's brief return to office was 'not appropriate'
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California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros merger

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a meeting with Paramount Skydance representatives scheduled for Monday to begin settlement talks over the state's lawsuit seeking to

August 24, 2026
California cancels talks with Paramount over Warner Bros merger
Business|Environment|Health|World

As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread

By Cassandra Garrison MEXICO CITY, Aug 24 - Mexico is bolstering its screwworm containment campaign in northern border states where recent cases have been detected, heightening scrutiny of livestock

August 24, 2026
As US border reopens to Mexican cattle, concerns persist over screwworm spread
Europe|Political|World

UK's Burnham urges allies to do 'everything' to support Ukraine's skies

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham urged allies on Monday to "do everything we can" and "dig into our own stocks of air defence" to protect Ukraine against Russian attacks

August 24, 2026
UK's Burnham urges allies to do 'everything' to support Ukraine's skies
Business|Europe|World

European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on

European leaders joined President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence Day

August 24, 2026
European leaders mark Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day as Russian invasion pushes on
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Wall Street drifts ahead of a big week that could swing stocks and bonds

U.S. stocks are drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events

August 24, 2026
Wall Street drifts ahead of a big week that could swing stocks and bonds
Business|Economy|US|World

Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen

Ontario Premier Doug Ford tells The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the Canada-U.S. trade fight worsens

August 24, 2026
Ontario's premier: Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals as trade woes worsen
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Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno

A wildfire that exploded in size in Reno, Nevada, over the weekend has forced authorities to urge more than 90,000 residents to leave their neighborhoods

August 24, 2026
Firefighters are trying to stop a fast-moving Nevada wildfire from spreading to homes in Reno
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has expressed frustration over unsolicited beauty advice

August 24, 2026
Denmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram
Crime|Political|US|World

Mississippi leaders urge Andy Gipson to remove Sharia law comments but he said he won't

Mississippi leaders urge Andy Gipson to remove Sharia law comments but he said he won't

August 24, 2026
Mississippi leaders urge Andy Gipson to remove Sharia law comments but he said he won't
Celebrity|Environment|Europe|World

Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit

Prince Harry is stepping down as a trustee of African Parks, a nonprofit managing protected areas in 13 countries

August 24, 2026
Prince Harry to leave board of African Parks conservation nonprofit
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US|World

Mother relives son's 2021 kidnapping after suspect accused in Atlanta abduction

Mother relives son's 2021 kidnapping after suspect accused in Atlanta abduction

August 24, 2026
Mother relives son's 2021 kidnapping after suspect accused in Atlanta abduction
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|World

Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup

The Venice Film Festival has added a new documentary about the civilian toll of the Israel-Hamas war to its lineup

August 24, 2026
Venice Film Festival adds Gaza doc ‘NAZA' to competition lineup
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Carney: The US 'asked too much, and they offered too little’

Trade talks between Canada and the United States failed at the last minute on Friday night, reigniting the North American trade war, with Ottawa vowing to match Washington’s tariffs.

August 22, 2026
Carney: The US 'asked too much, and they offered too little’
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Wall Street opens lower as high-stakes Iran, inflation tests loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Monday as investors weighed the U.S. pledge of an "economic D-Day" against Iran while awaiting AI giant Nvidia's quarterly results and a

August 24, 2026
Wall Street opens lower as high-stakes Iran, inflation tests loom
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|World

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah

A private arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah with back pay, after the newspaper fired her in September over social media posts

August 24, 2026
Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah
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US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says

The U.S.

August 24, 2026
US Treasury to broaden scope of secondary sanctions on Iran, source says
Business|Economy|Political|World

Putin hands Russian state right to take control of badly protected infrastructure objects

President Vladimir Putin on Monday handed the Russian state the authority to take control of critically-important infrastructure facilities if they are deemed to be poorly

August 24, 2026
Putin hands Russian state right to take control of badly protected infrastructure objects
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Xpeng forecast disappoints as China EV competition heats up

Chinese EV maker Xpeng forecast third-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Monday, hurt by intensifying competition in the domestic auto market.

August 24, 2026
Xpeng forecast disappoints as China EV competition heats up