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Today: August 18, 2026
Today: August 18, 2026

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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
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP, Port Hedland unions fail to reach wage deal; talks to resume on August 25

The Combined BHP Ports Unions said on Tuesday that it had failed to reach an agreement with BHP on a wage deal for workers at its Port Hedland operations in Western Australia, with

BHP, Port Hedland unions fail to reach wage deal; talks to resume on August 25
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19 to 20, South Korea's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, marking his first official trip to the country

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

World’s top humanoid maker and its dancing robots waltz towards record IPO listing in China

World’s top humanoid maker and its dancing robots waltz towards record IPO listing in China

World’s top humanoid maker and its dancing robots waltz towards record IPO listing in China
Asia|Economy|Political|World

China bids farewell to economic reformer Zhu Rongji, grapples with his legacy

China consigned the body of former Premier Zhu Rongji to the flames on Tuesday and lowered the national flag to mourn the no-nonsense reformer who died last week aged 97,

China bids farewell to economic reformer Zhu Rongji, grapples with his legacy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Government borrowing costs are rising to levels not seen in decades as the conflict in the Middle East worsens and

Bond investors in revolt as Iran threatens to go 'fully offensive'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Singapore's UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role

Singapore's United Overseas Bank, or UOB, has appointed Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China, effective September 1, it said in a statement on Tuesday.

Singapore's UOB appoints Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China in new role
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows

Ship crossings via the Strait of Hormuz were still in single digits on Monday, despite rising slightly from the weekend, according to preliminary shipping data on Tuesday

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows
Europe|Political|World

Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object

Moldova's foreign ministry condemned the violation of the country's airspace by an unidentified aerial object that later exploded on Monday, it said in a statement on

Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object
Business|Economy|World

Brookfield targets Australia's Reliance again with $2.9 billion bid

Global investment firm Brookfield is taking a fourth shot at buying Reliance Worldwide with an A$4.1 billion ($2.91 billion) bid, despite a profit slump and

Brookfield targets Australia's Reliance again with $2.9 billion bid
Business|Europe|Political|Sports|World

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA's chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan
Political|US|World

Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's US Senate primary

A U.S. Senate contest featuring a former congresswoman and a challenger with the same name as the incumbent headlines Alaska's primary

Dan Sullivan, another Dan Sullivan and an ex-congresswoman face off in Alaska's US Senate primary
Crime|US|World

Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber

A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law is set to be executed

Florida set to carry out 13th execution this year in nation's busiest death chamber
Environment|Europe|Science|World

A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps

Residents of the Swiss village of Kandersteg face a looming threat from an unstable mountain rock formation called Spitze Stei

A looming rock collapse threatens a Swiss village as thawing permafrost destabilizes the Alps
Africa|Crime|Economy|Europe|Sports|World

A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge

In a tragic attempt to reach Europe, dozens of Moroccans died trying to cross into Spain

A physics graduate, a soccer player, a teen who couldn't swim: They died in the Ceuta migrant surge
Business|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism

FIFA said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in

Soccer-Senior FIFA official Lamour exits after Infantino criticism
Crime|Political|US|World

US ICE puts forward insurance plan to protect local officers making immigration arrests

The U.S.

US ICE puts forward insurance plan to protect local officers making immigration arrests
Crime|Political|US|World

US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War Two Memorial

A U.S. judge ordered on Monday the release of a Kentucky woman who was accused of vandalism at the World War Two Memorial ‌in Washington last week,

US judge orders release of woman accused of vandalism at World War Two Memorial
Business|Economy|Political|World

Zambia's Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion

After restructuring Zambia's debt in his first term, Hakainde Hichilema says there is more work to be done in his second and wants to double the size of

Zambia's Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion
Africa|Election|World

Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election

Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term in office after winning the Southern African country's presidential election, official results released by the

Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australia consumer sentiment brightens in August as rates held

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment brightened for a second month in August as mortgage holders became less concerned about the risk of further increases in interest

Australia consumer sentiment brightens in August as rates held
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Colombia's president pegs early quake losses at $9.6 billion

The economic losses from a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia last week are expected to reach 30 trillion pesos ($9.58

Colombia's president pegs early quake losses at $9.6 billion
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Japan's 10-year yield hits three-decade peak on inflation worries

Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to a three-decade high on Tuesday as a stalemate in the Middle East conflict stoked inflation worries and reinforced

Japan's 10-year yield hits three-decade peak on inflation worries
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World

Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs over merger lawsuit

Paramount Skydance on Monday asked a U.S. judge to require a dozen states challenging its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery to post a $1.88

Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs over merger lawsuit
MidEast|Political|US|World

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S.

Erdogan urges Trump to pursue talks with Iran, offers support
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World

Georgia man charged in US with running $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme 

A Georgia man has been deported from Fiji to face charges in his home state accusing him of defrauding more than 6,000 investors and causing more than $165

Georgia man charged in US with running $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme 
Education|Political|US|World

DOJ probes College of William & Mary alleging discrimination in favor of minorities

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DOJ probes College of William & Mary alleging discrimination in favor of minorities
Business|Economy|US|World

US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says

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US to announce steps to help refiners produce more fuel, energy chief Wright says
Business|Economy|Finance|World

US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say

U.S. and Canadian trade negotiators were haggling over a potential reduction in President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian vehicles

US, Canada try to bridge gaps over potential autos tariff cuts, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in June, led by Japan, UK, China, data shows

NEW YORK, Aug 17 (Reuters - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries slid in June, data from the Treasury Department showed on Monday, led by declines in holdings from Japan, the UK and China.

Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in June, led by Japan, UK, China, data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Trading Day: Bonds play the blues

Long-dated government bond yields around the world rose on Monday to levels not seen in decades.

Trading Day: Bonds play the blues
Environment|Political|US|World

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism

The U.S. government paused border security construction in Big Bend National Park in Texas, the border protection head said on Monday, after the project drew

US pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park after widespread criticism
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools

Colombian superstar Shakira pledged to help rebuild at least 10 schools in a remote region of her home country after a devastating earthquake struck last week

Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would not make the deal he thinks is needed to end a war with the U.S. and

Trump says Iran won't make deal he thinks is needed, threatens to bomb Oman
Business|Economy|World

Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure

Even as Iran projects resilience in the war with the United States, its leaders are worried that a threat of more economic punishment by Donald Trump could

Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure
Business|Environment|Interview|Science|Travel|US|Videos|World

1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii

Thousands remain without power after Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii, uprooting trees and causing flash floods from Honolulu to the Big Island

1 death linked to Tropical Storm Lala as more than 100,000 remain without power in Hawaii
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers

A Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers for over a week has arrived there to help family members defend the property

Palestinian American returns to West Bank to defend his home under siege by Israeli settlers
Environment|World

At least one dead, tens of thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged in wake of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii

At least one dead, tens of thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged in wake of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii

At least one dead, tens of thousands without power and over 100 homes damaged in wake of Hurricane Lala in Hawaii
Crime|US|World

Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building

A U.S. judge has blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington

Judge blocks the Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
Economy|Political|World

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns

President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea does not just slight a longtime ally

Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find

Brazil’s President Lula da Silva says oil drilling in northern coastal regions could be a "passport to the country’s future."

Lula calls oil near the Amazon River a passport to Brazil's future after Petrobras strikes new find
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue

At least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts that had messages about transgender women participating in women’s sports during Sunday’s game at Atlanta between the Dream and the Indiana Fever

WNBA says fans should have been free to wear shirts with messaging about transgender issue
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his presidency, with an overwhelming majority of Americans concerned the U.S. war

Trump approval falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Political|US|Videos|World

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong

Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong
Business|Environment|Science|World

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

A deadly stretch of unsettled weather is continuing with thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding an ongoing threat from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic

Flooding risk remains as storms move from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic
Environment|Political|US|World

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park

The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak has now killed over 2,300 people

Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes the country's worst with over 2,300 dead
Education|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video

A teenage lifeguard and the boy he rescued off the coast of California have been reunited as President Donald Trump honored both as heroes

Teen lifeguard and boy he rescued are honored at White House after Trump saw dramatic viral video
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is pitching a plan to help shield local police officers who make immigration arrests from possible financial consequences if they are accused of on-duty misconduct

ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’

President Donald Trump has downplayed reports about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln to reporters in the Oval Office

The Latest: Trump calls concerns about conditions on USS Lincoln ‘fake’
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration

President Donald Trump says vandals are to blame for large swaths of dead grass on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial

Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his big July 4 celebration