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Today: August 18, 2026
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Israeli settler confronts Palestinian American at his besieged West Bank home

Palestinian American Loui Ridi raised a giant American flag over his West Bank home, hoping it might deter militant

Israeli settler confronts Palestinian American at his besieged West Bank home
Crime|Europe|World

German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot tied to Russia

A German court convicted a Ukrainian man on Tuesday over what prosecutors described as a plot linked to Russian

German court convicts Ukrainian man over parcel bomb plot tied to Russia
Business|Crime|Technology|World

Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms

As opening statements get underway in a landmark trial over claims that Meta Platforms misled the public about the safety of Instagram and Facebook for young

Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms
Crime|Health|Political|World

FACTBOX - What are the cases against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered authorities to move former Prime Minister Imran Khan to hospital from jail, where he has been lodged for the last three years, his lawyer and party

FACTBOX - What are the cases against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan?
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to the Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
Environment|Science|World

Indonesia wildfires damage nearly 95,000 hectares of land in July alone, minister says

Wildfires burned nearly 95,000 hectares of land in Indonesia in July, almost doubling the damage done in the previous six months as the El Niño

Indonesia wildfires damage nearly 95,000 hectares of land in July alone, minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German investor morale improves more than expected in August, ZEW finds

German investor morale rose more than expected to 34.2 points in August, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, as positive quarterly results and export orders

German investor morale improves more than expected in August, ZEW finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

As US debt mounts, investors demand higher returns to lend

Persistently higher yields at U.S.

As US debt mounts, investors demand higher returns to lend
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Saudi Arabia tightens anti-crime oversight on UAE-bound bank transfers

Saudi Arabia has placed financial transfers to the United Arab Emirates under extra layers of regulatory oversight reserved for countries considered high-

Saudi Arabia tightens anti-crime oversight on UAE-bound bank transfers
Asia|Political|World

Lavrov says Russia, North Korea fighting for 'new, righteous' world order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his North Korean counterpart that their countries were working to establish a "new and righteous world order", after Pyongyang

Lavrov says Russia, North Korea fighting for 'new, righteous' world order
Africa|Business|Election|Political|World

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema is declared the winner of a troubled election

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been reelected to serve a second five-year term

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema is declared the winner of a troubled election
Election|Political|US|World

What to watch for in Tuesday's voting in Florida, Alaska, California

Voters go to the polls on Tuesday in Alaska, Florida and California to determine which candidates will run in the November elections when control of Congress is at stake

What to watch for in Tuesday's voting in Florida, Alaska, California
Crime|Health|Sports|World

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail, meeting a longstanding demand of his party and

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade

Oil prices traded slightly higher for a third session on Tuesday as prospects receded for a deal to end the Middle East war, with Iran saying it would adopt

Oil prices at near three-week high as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US stocks set for lower open as Iran stalemate lifts oil, yields

U.S. stocks were set to open lower on Tuesday, as diminishing prospects for a peace deal between the United States and Iran kept oil prices

US stocks set for lower open as Iran stalemate lifts oil, yields
Economy|Europe|Political|World

UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says

Britain will support Ukraine "100%" against Russia and remain at its side "in its hour of need", Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Tuesday after Moscow warned London of "

UK will support Ukraine "100%" despite Russian warning, PM Burnham says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says US has no planned talks with Iran and other news from the Middle East

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has no planned talks with Iran but insists the Strait of Hormuz remains “open and operating,” despite limited traffic and a reported strike on a ship exiting the waterway

Trump says US has no planned talks with Iran and other news from the Middle East
Arts|Political|World

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline India’s top job

Sonia Gandhi has a memoir coming out this fall, reflecting on her life in India's political dynasty

Sonia Gandhi’s memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline India’s top job
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

What to watch Tuesday: Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan as redistricting scrambles Florida

As the primary season nears its end, attention turns to key states like Florida, Wyoming, California and Alaska

What to watch Tuesday: Alaska pits Dan Sullivan v. Dan Sullivan as redistricting scrambles Florida
Environment|Health|Science|World

Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced

Thousands of people are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores island, three days after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 70 people, injured nearly 1,200 and damaged about 12,000 homes

Fear grips children after deadly earthquake in eastern Indonesia leaves thousands displaced
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup

‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup

‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months

A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday it was still possible to bring under control an Ebola outbreak that is outpacing

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak can still be brought under control within three months
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai has a pipeline of planned and potential overseas robotaxi deployments of more than 4,000 vehicles, it said on Tuesday, as it

China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad
Economy|Political|World

Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says

The Strait of Hormuz will remain shut until the U.S. meets the conditions of an interim deal signed with Iran in June, the top Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said

Hormuz Strait to remain shut until U.S. meets interim deal conditions, Iran says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Russia protests to Japanese ambassador over Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks

Russia delivered a strong protest to Japan's ambassador to Moscow on Tuesday over what it called anti-Russian remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in a dispute over a

Russia protests to Japanese ambassador over Takaichi's 'anti-Russian' remarks
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Canadian home sales rise for fourth straight month in July

Canadian home sales rose for a fourth straight month in July and prices edged higher, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association showed on Tuesday.

Canadian home sales rise for fourth straight month in July
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response

A Russian missile attack killed 10 people on Tuesday in a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, adding

Russian missile attack kills 10 in northeast Ukraine, Zelenskiy vows response
Political|World

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation

Israel bombed an airbase in Syria on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, carrying out what appeared to be its first strike on

Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation
Political|US|World

Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming

Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming

Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold

Long-term borrowing costs from the United States to Japan and Germany hit their highest levels in decades on

Bond markets from US to Japan whacked as inflation and fiscal worries take hold
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran conflict in focus

The U.S. dollar rose slightly on Tuesday but remained near multi-month lows against its peers as traders reduced their bets

Dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran conflict in focus
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bonds, stocks jolted as Middle East tensions shatter market calm

A selloff in U.S. government bonds picked up pace on Tuesday, sending the 30-year Treasury yield to a near two-decade high as fears of an

Bonds, stocks jolted as Middle East tensions shatter market calm
Asia|Crime|Education|Entertainment|World

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says

A student live-streamed himself shooting and killing another student in a classroom in the southern Philippines on

Philippine student live-streamed fatal school shooting before taking own life, official says
Crime|Education|World

Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say

A hand grenade attack near a school in the Afghan capital has wounded multiple children, authorities say

Grenade attack near school in Afghan capital wounds numerous children, authorities say
Economy|Political|World

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war

‘One person kind of controls our fate’: Republicans confront growing midterm peril due to Iran war
Political|World

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises
Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Swedish opposition holds big lead ahead of September vote, poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds a 10

Swedish opposition holds big lead ahead of September vote, poll shows
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|World

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals

As children walked into the zoo near Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp, they found a lion barely looking back at them through the bars

At a Gaza zoo, war takes its toll on the animals
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European shares slip as oil prices and bond yields surge on Middle East fears

European shares edged lower on Tuesday, hit by a rise in crude oil prices as hopes of a durable U.S.-Iran peace deal faded, with surging euro zone bond yields

European shares slip as oil prices and bond yields surge on Middle East fears
Asia|Political|World

Philippines sees no impact on defence ties from US Middle East redeployment

The Philippines does not expect a reduction in military activities with its treaty ally the United States amid redeployment of some U.S. defence assets to the Middle East,

Philippines sees no impact on defence ties from US Middle East redeployment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester

U.S. 30-year Treasury yields rose to their highest level since 2007 on Tuesday as stalled talks to end the U.S.-Iran war and worries of an imminent

US 30-year yields hit highest level since 2007 as war, oil worries fester
Business|Economy|Political|World

How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?

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How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances

Someone will have to pick up the tab for the damage wrought by Europe's increasingly volatile weather, and with the

Climate damage: the next hit to Europe's public finances
Asia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case

An Indonesian court began a trial on Tuesday for 11 daycare staffers alleged to be involved in a high-profile case of abuse against children in their care, as

Indonesian court begins trial of daycare staffers in alleged child abuse case
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports

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US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|World

China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song

China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song

China’s most famous comedian under investigation for joke about communist song
Crime|Education|World

Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says

Authorities say a high school student carrying two pistols shot to death a fellow student before killing himself in an attack in a high school campus in the southern Philippines

Student kills schoolmate and himself in livestreamed Philippine school attack, official says
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?

Fast-growing nicotine pouches have emerged as one of Big Tobacco's most important bets on a future beyond cigarettes, offering rapid growth,

Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?
Business|Economy|Europe|World

UK labour market loses more momentum in second quarter

Britain's labour market cooled further in the second quarter, marked by slowing earnings growth in the private sector and the smallest

UK labour market loses more momentum in second quarter