New Zealand’s prime minister has survived a confidence vote held by the party caucus. The result allows the prime minister to remain leader of the party. The vote preserves the prime minister’s position within the party.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:53
Taiwan’s government has denounced planned Chinese naval drills with an Indonesian warship off the island’s east coast as “dangerous.” It says Beijing is seeking to create a false impression among the international community that China controls those waters.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:50
China’s Defense Ministry has announced that the Chinese and Indonesian navies will conduct joint navigation training in waters east of Taiwan in the middle of this month. The move is viewed as an effort by China to strengthen its claim of jurisdiction. Taiwan’s authorities have condemned the planned activity as a “military provocation.”
China’s Ministry of National Defense says Chinese and Indonesian navies will conduct a navigation exercise east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August. Their frigates will practice communications and maritime replenishment to improve joint operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and support regional peace and stability.
China and Indonesia will conduct a naval navigation exercise east of China’s Taiwan Island in mid-August, according to China’s Ministry of National Defense. Their frigates will practice communications and maritime replenishment to strengthen joint operational capabilities, deepen practical cooperation and support regional peace and stability.
North Korea has carried out a ballistic-missile launch, marking its second weapons test in less than a week. The test comes as South Korea and the United States prepare for their annual military exercises. The timing places the launch alongside preparations for the joint drills.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 00:39
A missile launched by North Korea landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, Kyodo reports. A source in Japan’s Defense Ministry told the news agency that there was no information indicating damage to vessels in the area. The report provided no further details about the launch or the missile’s trajectory.
Saber CEO Matthew Karch rejects a former lead writer’s claim that the company replaced her with ChatGPT. Karch says neither Saber nor Unigine has replaced any writers with artificial intelligence on the Rideshare “Stimulator” game announced last month. Stella Sacco, who says she was the project’s lead writer, disputes that account in a Bluesky post. Her statement directly challenges the company’s characterization of the game’s writing team.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:39
The White House Correspondents’ Association is asking President Trump’s administration to work with it on a future protocol for handling extraordinary security circumstances. The request follows revelations from leaks to news organizations about Trump’s secret plane switch last month. The group wants clearer arrangements for dealing with similar situations in the future.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:31
Donald Trump secretly changed planes while leaving a Nato summit in Turkey last month. The switch reportedly fooled even the press pool accompanying him. The journalists boarded the aircraft as planned, only to do so without Trump on board. The report looks at what travelling on Air Force One with the US president is like.
Contractors working on the Pentagon’s Golden Dome program have completed their first tests. The testing included sending data from sensors to an interceptor. It also featured demonstrations of propulsion systems. The agency described these activities as part of the program’s testing, without providing further details on results or next steps.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:27
Cook Islands voters are preparing to cast ballots in a high-stakes general election. Prime Minister Mark Brown told the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could influence voters. He defended his four-year term and the decisions that brought the South Pacific nation greater international attention. Debates over deep-sea mining and a reshaping of foreign partnerships have helped turn the islands into a contest for influence between Beijing and western powers.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:24
Donald Trump’s dramatic plane swap is presented as a sign that the Iran war may carry personal stakes for him. Anthony Zurcher describes the episode as another striking moment in the turbulent history of Trump’s relationship with Iran. The incident is framed as part of that unsettled relationship, rather than as an isolated development. Its significance lies in what the unusual plane change may suggest about Trump’s connection to the conflict.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:14
US media reports claim that President Donald Trump secretly departed Air Force One in a catering truck. The reports say the move was intended to help him avoid a threat to his life from Iran. The unusual account focuses on whether the president was moved off the aircraft in this way. No further details are given about the alleged threat or the reported departure.
Soga Hitomi was abducted by North Korea when she was in her teens and held for more than 20 years. She is among at least 17 Japanese citizens whom Tokyo says were abducted by North Korea during the 1970s and 1980s.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:07
New images and videos show the “swirls” formed by solar activity. They reveal scenes that could not be observed in the past.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:07
Explosives-laden drones struck the Zawiya oil complex, where Libya’s largest oil refinery is located, sparking fires at the site. Hours later, fresh violence erupted in Benghazi. The two developments underscored the persistent security challenges facing Libya, with unrest affecting both a major energy facility and another key city.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:06
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has married his long-time partner, Georgina Rodríguez. Ronaldo shared an image showing two hands, with one presumed to be his resting on his wife’s hand. Both hands appear to be wearing wedding rings, indicating the marriage announcement through the photograph.
BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:02
Trump’s social media company is returning to its original focus. The parent company of Truth Social said Monday it is dropping several newer ventures, including cryptocurrency, online betting and financial services. It plans to concentrate instead on expanding its social media platform. The shift places renewed emphasis on both Truth Social and the president.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 00:00
Decision Desk HQ projects that Senator Darline Graham will move on to a runoff later this month. The contest will determine the Republican Senate nominee in South Carolina. Graham is seeking to replace her late brother in the Senate race. The projection places her in the next stage of the nomination contest.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 00:00
Today’s primaries are putting both parties to the test. South Carolina is holding a snap Republican primary, with Lindsey Graham’s seat up for grabs in the special election. Democratic contests in Wisconsin and Minnesota are also drawing close attention. Follow CNN’s live updates as the elections unfold.
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship that was trying to sail toward an Iranian port. The vessel was described as violating Iran’s blockade. The action involved missile fire by the United States. It was reported amid the ongoing Iran war.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 00:00
The US Central Command says it disabled a vessel that tried to break the blockade on Iran. According to the military, the ship was traveling toward an Iranian port through the Gulf of Oman. It allegedly ignored repeated warnings issued during the voyage. The report characterizes the action as a response to the vessel’s attempted breach.
The US Central Command says a helicopter fired on a cargo vessel that was attempting to break Iran’s blockade. According to the command, the helicopter struck the engine room of the Panama-flagged ship. The incident took place in the Gulf of Oman. US officials said the action was intended to disable the vessel and stop it from continuing. The account comes from the US military command.
The US military says it opened fire on a cargo ship that allegedly tried to breach an Iranian blockade. CENTCOM said a helicopter targeted the engine room of the Panama-flagged Vela Nova. The incident occurred as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran remained stalled. The account places a maritime confrontation alongside the continuing diplomatic deadlock.
U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “devious negotiators” in an interview released late Monday. He outlined some of the options he says are under consideration in the current war. They include continuing to “bop along” while allowing Tehran to fail economically, or hitting Iran “really, really hard.” His remarks presented the alternatives in notably forceful terms.
Pakistan said on Tuesday that the United States and Iran were nearing “some sort” of agreement. Qatar, which is also acting as a mediator, said discussions on managing the Strait of Hormuz had reached an advanced stage. The comments came despite reports of fresh attacks on shipping in regional waters. Diplomatic efforts are therefore continuing alongside renewed maritime security concerns.
A US military helicopter enforcing a blockade reportedly fired on a ship attempting to get through it. The report says the crew ignored warnings issued by the US side. The helicopter then targeted the vessel’s rudder with gunfire. No further consequences from the incident were provided.
A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged vessel after its crew failed to heed warnings, the Wall Street Journal reported. The warnings came from personnel involved in enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, according to a U.S. official cited by the newspaper. The reported incident describes an armed attempt to stop the ship from breaking the blockade. No further details about the vessel’s condition were provided.
Iran and the United States have introduced new conditions in talks concerning the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations have stalled as the two sides pursue competing demands. That impasse is reducing the prospects of reopening the crucial waterway. Oil prices have surged amid the stalled discussions.
World shares were broadly lower while oil prices gained more than 2%, following a 5% surge on Monday. Crude markets were being driven higher by uncertainty over when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen and allow oil shipments to resume. The questions surrounding the waterway are adding pressure to energy prices as investors watch for signs of renewed flows.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said Iran is drafting an announcement on its continuing talks with Oman. Qatar supports any understanding that secures the Strait of Hormuz and prevents it from being used for political blackmail. The talks concern navigation arrangements, safe shipping, environmental issues, maritime services and crime prevention.
US President Donald Trump has taken a tougher position toward Iran while talks continue over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He declared that the Islamic Republic must pay reparations for attacks carried out in the past. The demand complicates prospects for an agreement on the strategic waterway and casts doubt on hopes that negotiations will produce a deal.
Donald Trump is sending conflicting signals about his strategy toward Iran.
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump called him and told him he was going to become secretary of state. According to Rubio, the president nominated him without discussing the decision with him beforehand. The account describes the nomination as something Rubio learned directly from Trump by phone, rather than through an earlier consultation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:58
Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel burning in the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The fire followed what was described as a suspected attack by the Houthis. The incident occurred along the strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No details were given about casualties or the extent of damage. The report identifies the vessel as Egyptian-owned but does not provide further information about the ship’s cargo or crew.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:57
Drone attacks were reported overnight in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk and across occupied Crimea. Explosions were heard near Sevastopol and around the Crimean Bridge. The reports describe activity at several locations, including the port city and the peninsula. The incidents followed an apparent overnight wave of drone attacks.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:54
Marco Rubio says Cuba will set out on a path of major change before the end of Donald Trump’s presidential term. The head of the US foreign policy department did not provide details about the changes he expects. His statement points to a significant shift involving Cuba, while leaving its nature and scope unspecified. No timetable or mechanism for the anticipated change was given.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:43
Colombia is racing to locate survivors after a deadly earthquake. At least 254 people have been reported dead so far. Rescue workers are continuing to search through collapsed buildings as they look for people who may still be trapped. The recovery effort remains under way.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:39
Libya’s eastern-based army says a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi on Tuesday. The assassination has renewed questions about security in the city, a stronghold of military commander Khalifa Haftar. The incident comes as efforts continue to reunify Libya, which remains divided. The attack therefore adds fresh pressure to an already fragile security environment in the country’s east.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:33
Malaysia’s Forest City was promoted as a kind of paradise. The seaside apartment development later became known as a ghost city. Last month, police raided the area over alleged scam operations. The police action has linked the largely deserted development to suspected fraud activity.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:31
The Russian diplomatic mission said Romania’s Foreign Ministry offered no evidence that Russia was involved in the UAV incidents. During a meeting with ministry representatives, officials were shown only pieces of styrofoam, according to the embassy. The statement casts doubt on the material presented as support for the allegation. It reflects the Russian mission’s account of the exchange.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:31
The Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday that prohibits Medicaid from paying for gender identity healthcare for children enrolled in the government’s low-income insurance program. The measure restricts how federal Medicaid funds can be used. Children in the program will no longer have that coverage for the specified care under the finalized rule.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:31
Spotify said it will begin placing “AI Persona” badges on some artist profiles from mid-September. The company said the labels are intended to give listeners greater transparency about whether the person behind the music is real. The move will apply to selected profiles featuring AI-generated artists, rather than indicating that every such profile will receive a badge immediately.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:30
Donald Trump is considering new policy promises to present to voters before the midterm election. A senior economic aide and a former administration official say one possibility is a call for Congress to reduce capital-gains taxes. The proposal could also include an exemption for some home sales. The plans remain under consideration as Trump looks for a political lift ahead of the vote.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:30
At least 2,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in Congo, according to the latest data. The outbreak is described as the fastest-growing on record. Rebel conflict, poor roads and work stoppages linked to payment disputes are complicating the urgent response. Authorities are trying to respond in a remote region where access is difficult.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:16
Uber Freight said it is looking into a data security incident involving unauthorized access. A company spokesperson said on Tuesday that part of the firm’s systems and repositories was accessed without permission. The investigation follows claims made by hackers about the incident. The company did not provide further details on the scope of the access or any resulting impact.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:15
A 97-year-old was dramatically rescued after using a banana raft to escape flooding in Assam, India. The incident illustrates how the floods are spreading into areas that were once considered safe. The elderly survivor’s ordeal has come to represent the growing reach of the disaster. It also highlights the peril faced by residents as floodwaters move beyond familiar risk zones.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:11
Quantinuum and Oracle announced a multiyear partnership on Tuesday. The deal is intended to bring quantum computing capabilities to Oracle’s cloud platform. The collaboration comes as technology companies compete to commercialize the emerging technology.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:10
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls are still shut out of secondary education. The exclusion comes five years after the Taliban prohibited female education beyond the primary level. The agency says the ban has wiped away decades of progress in Afghanistan. Its assessment portrays the continuing restriction as a major setback for girls’ education.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 23:01
Five years after the Taliban returned to power, millions of girls in Afghanistan are still shut out of secondary education. UNESCO warns that the continuing exclusion could produce lasting social and economic consequences. The agency says 2.4 million girls are barred from schooling, underscoring the scale of the educational restriction.
UNESCO says 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan are currently being denied access to further education. The organisation warns that the number could rise to four million by 2030 if the Taliban does not reverse its policy.
New research examines the genetic basis of the redback spider’s unusual mating behaviour. The venomous spider’s sole reproductive partner eats the male after mating. Researchers say males appear to encourage this cannibalism by performing a “self-sacrificial somersault”. The study seeks to clarify why this striking behaviour occurs.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:01
Suno argues that artificial intelligence represents the future of music. Investors are backing the $5 billion company in hopes that it can become the next Spotify. Record labels, however, describe what Suno is doing as theft, putting the company at the center of a dispute over AI and music rights.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 23:00
A federal investigators’ report says firefighters responding to a fire at a Maine lumber mill used tactics that unintentionally contributed to a deadly explosion. The findings link the emergency response methods to the blast. The report presents the firefighters’ actions as an inadvertent factor in the incident, rather than an intentional cause. The explosion occurred during efforts to handle the mill fire.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 23:00
New data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicates that the ongoing conflict with Iran has seriously depleted U.S. military stockpiles. Patriot interceptors fell from about 3,100 to 800 by the end of July 2026. HARM/AARGM and other missile shortages have also worsened amid operations against Houthi forces and heavy Tomahawk use since 2024.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:53
Cuba is introducing reforms that open up greater access to the private sector. The changes signal a broader space for private-sector activity in the country.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 22:53
Commercial flights have resumed at airports serving five Colombian cities following the earthquake. The airports in Armenia, Buenaventura, Cali, Quibdo and Manizales are again receiving commercial aircraft. Two other airports remain closed. The update indicates that air services have only partly returned after the earthquake, with restrictions still affecting some airport operations.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:51
Russian ballistic missile strikes have increased as Ukraine’s supply of Patriot missile interceptors runs short. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh reports from Kyiv on the worsening pressure created by the shortage. The report links the rising strikes directly to Ukraine’s dwindling defensive ammunition. It focuses on the situation in Kyiv amid the ongoing war.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:46
Photos posted on Reddit appear to show a prototype Microsoft Xbox controller that is almost certainly the Xbox Elite Series 3. The poster claims to have bought the pad for $200 through OfferUp. The images look legitimate, although the route by which the prototype surfaced remains unclear. Leaked images from a Brazilian regulator had previously revealed another look at Xbox hardware.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:36
Global youth unemployment rose in 2025, the International Labour Organization said. Slower economic growth, geopolitical tensions and weak job creation made it more difficult for young people to secure work. The agency warned that artificial intelligence could add to growing pressures on labour markets.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:35
Russia’s national rhythmic gymnastics team is set to compete at the World Championships in Frankfurt am Main. The participation marks the athletes’ return to the event after an absence lasting five seasons.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:31
The Defense Monitor newsletter is delivered weekly. It focuses on companies, geopolitics and financial developments connected with the future battlefield.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:30
Russia’s embassy in Colombia says it has received no requests for assistance from Russian citizens in connection with the earthquake. Ambassador Nikolay Tavdumadze said embassy personnel are communicating with Colombian authorities. They are seeking to verify information about Russians who may have been affected. No confirmed details about such citizens were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:04
Former classmates of Rep. Max Miller say he struggled for years with explosive outbursts. They also recall that his conduct made fellow students uncomfortable. The comments portray longstanding concerns about his behavior during his school years.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:01
President Donald Trump declined in a new interview to rule out declaring a national security emergency. He could potentially use such a declaration in an effort to assert greater control over the 2026 midterm elections. The remarks leave open whether he would actually take that step. They connect emergency powers with an attempt to influence control of the upcoming election.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:01
A United Nations investigation says Myanmar’s military has intensified aerial attacks during its conflict with anti-government groups. The inquiry reports that forces are using inexpensive aircraft, including motorized paragliders and gyrocopters. It says the attacks have killed civilians. The findings characterize the campaign as an escalation of airstrikes against people not involved in the fighting.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 22:00
Chipotle moved quickly to prevent more customers from becoming ill. Strong supply-chain management played a central role. Advice from public-health authorities also helped shape the response. Together, those measures proved decisive in limiting further sickness.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 22:00
Russian Air Force Commander Sergey Kobylash described the Su-57 as a key element in achieving air superiority. He said Russian aviation and aviation munitions had reached a qualitatively new level during the “special military operation.” His remarks present the aircraft as central to Russia’s pursuit of dominance in the air. The statement does not provide further operational details.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:46
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile toward the east, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday. The agency cited information from South Korea’s military in reporting the launch. The report did not identify the projectile or provide further details about what happened after it was fired.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:35
Japan’s Defense Ministry announced that North Korea had launched an object that could have been a ballistic missile. Japanese authorities are continuing to gather information to determine whether the launch poses any impact on Japan.
BBC Mundo visited Torres del Limonar in Cali, where a building collapsed during the earthquake. Rescue workers are battling through the wreckage in an effort to free survivors. A Colombian brother stands at the ruins in anguish as the search continues, amid the difficult work to reach people who may still be trapped inside.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:34
Rescue teams are searching for survivors in western Colombia after an earthquake described as the strongest the country has experienced this century. The operation remains focused on locating people who may still be trapped in the aftermath. Authorities and rescuers continue working through the affected area as the search proceeds.
The earthquake in Colombia has killed 180 people. Rescue teams are racing to locate survivors trapped beneath rubble and inside damaged buildings. Several aftershocks struck the country on Tuesday while the search and rescue effort continued. Crews remain focused on freeing those still trapped and locating anyone who may have survived.
Colombia’s government plans to declare an economic emergency to reinforce its response to a massive earthquake. Finance Minister Miguel Gómez told lawmakers about the plan on Tuesday. The measure is intended to bolster relief efforts after the quake. The proposed declaration would give the government a stronger framework for its emergency response.
Andrew Bragg is set to outline Coalition plans to reduce net overseas migration sharply and scrap most of the house construction code. The proposals come as politicians continue debating the causes of Australia’s housing problems and possible solutions. Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson cautions against assuming that the Coalition has settled on a target of 180,000 net overseas migrants. He says the party has not announced its election position, while the article notes that a reduction on this scale would be manageable and comparable to a recent historical decline.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:34
Russian authorities intend to move nearly 114,000 Russians into occupied Ukrainian territories over the next two decades. Despite the harsh conditions, some people are already relocating there. The independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg examined Melitopol, a city in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region entered by Russian troops on February 25, 2022. Its reporting explores who is moving from Russia to the seized areas and what occupation means for Ukrainians. Bereg spoke with new arrivals, longtime residents and members of the Ukrainian nonviolent resistance movement Zla Mavka.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-11 21:30
Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s longtime leader for Pay and Wallet services, is retiring after more than two decades with the company. Her departure adds to a broad changing of the guard at the iPhone maker. Bailey has overseen those services during her extended tenure at Apple. The move marks another senior leadership change for the company.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:30
In Gaza, a father and his sons are removing the rubble left by the destruction of their home. With only basic tools available, they have been forced to carry out the gruelling work themselves. The family is manually clearing the remains of the house, turning to whatever limited equipment they can access.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:24
Sonos appears to be preparing a successor to its Ace headphones for release sometime this fall. CEO Tom Conrad had hinted at the product during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. A filing submitted by Sonos to the Federal Communications Commission reportedly reveals an upcoming pair of wireless headphones carrying the model number S52A. The filing was reported by What Hi-Fi?.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:23
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out part of President Trump’s executive order. The measure seeks to tighten rules governing mail-in voting. The dispute comes ahead of November elections that will determine control of Congress. The ruling therefore affects an effort tied directly to the administration’s election policy.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:13
Nigerian returnees are trying to move past the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa. The unrest has strained diplomatic ties between the two African powers. The programme also reports that Chad says cooperation with General Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army has made the shared border safer. In Liberia, a new drug-enforcement chief has been appointed as the country intensifies its crackdown, weeks after two record cocaine seizures.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:10
Norway’s $2.3 trillion wealth fund has disclosed for the first time that it held a 0.05% stake in SpaceX. The holding was valued at $1.22 billion as of June 30. The fund, the world’s largest, included the investment in an updated list of holdings released on Tuesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:10
The US Department of Energy has lifted its outlook for the 2026 Brent oil price to $86.81. The authority expects most production to recover by early 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:08
A Stockholm migration court has ordered the release of a married Russian couple who were detained while vacationing in Sweden. The ruling was reported by the human rights organization Kovcheg. The court held that their citizenship and the language they speak, by themselves, are not sufficient grounds for keeping them in custody. The case concerns the limits of detention in Sweden for the couple.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:02
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the Far Eastern city of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. He is scheduled to attend the concluding stage of exercises conducted by the Pacific Fleet.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 21:02
Most people find it difficult to sleep the first time they stay somewhere new. This common pattern is known as the first-night effect. The unfamiliar setting can make falling asleep more challenging than usual. It is a widely experienced feature of sleeping away from a familiar environment.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:01
Bond traders reduced measures of credit risk tied to Nvidia after the company clarified its role in a $500 billion financing plan. Nvidia said it would cap its exposure to the arrangement. The plan is intended to fund artificial-intelligence investments that are boosting demand for the company’s computer chips.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 21:00
Relatives gathered to mourn three Nepali mountaineers who died in an avalanche in Pakistan. The victims were identified as Kili Pemba Sherpa, Gyalu Sherpa and Nima Sherpa. Their families came together to grieve those lost in the disaster.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 20:56
An aircraft possibly carrying Robert Gilman made a stopover in Ireland. A source within EU air traffic control services said Shannon Airport is frequently used by aircraft to refuel before continuing across the Atlantic. The account identifies the airport’s role in transatlantic flight operations, while leaving the aircraft’s passenger identity uncertain.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-11 20:56
Robert Gilman was detained in 2022 at the Voronezh railway station. His detention followed his involvement in a drunken brawl aboard the Sukhum-Moscow train. The report concerns the release of the American, who had been convicted in Russia. It provides a brief account of what is known about the case and his release.
The FBI has declined to comment on the release of US national Robert Gilman. The US State Department press service, the White House and the Department of Justice have not yet answered an inquiry from TASS. No further response has been reported from those institutions. The matter remains without public comment from the US authorities named.
US expert Gilbert Doctorow views Robert Gilman’s release as a possible move toward de-escalation. The action comes ahead of Witkoff’s visit and may signal an effort to reduce tensions. Doctorow also suggests that the release could be intended to ease tensions between Russia and NATO. His assessment presents the move as potentially diplomatic rather than merely procedural.
A US citizen and former military serviceman has been freed after spending four years in a Russian prison. He is returning to the United States following his release. President Trump said the decision was not connected to any prisoner exchange. Trump also voiced appreciation to Russia’s Putin for the release.
US lawmaker Luna praised Russia for releasing Robert Gilman. She highlighted the contribution of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy to the US President Steve Witkoff. Luna also credited “all parties involved” in the release. Her remarks presented the outcome as the result of contributions from multiple participants.
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman from detention. The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
Russia has released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman after he spent four years in prison. His health had seriously worsened in recent weeks. The deterioration led U.S. officials to appeal directly to Moscow for his release. Gilman’s case was therefore linked to urgent concerns about his condition and a request for humanitarian action.
Russia released a former US military veteran on Tuesday after he spent more than four years in prison. His imprisonment followed charges that supporters dispute. The group campaigning on his behalf said he had been held in abusive conditions. It also said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying before his release.
Russian authorities have released 32-year-old Robert Gilman, a former US Marine who had been serving a sentence at a penal colony in Voronezh. His relatives feared he was dying in a Russian psychiatric ward. Reuters reported that Vladimir Putin pardoned Gilman on humanitarian grounds. Washington had urged Moscow on August 7 to release him so he could return home for treatment.
Russia has released former US Marine Robert Gilman, whose health was reportedly in poor condition. He had allegedly been in a catatonic-like state. Gilman was arrested in 2022 after kicking a police officer while drunk. His release comes amid attention to the condition he was said to be in.
Media reports say US citizen Robert Gilman, who was freed in Russia, is heading to a hospital in Texas. His family has also flown to Texas to be with him.
A group says a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts has been released after spending more than four years in detention in Russia. He had been held on charges that were disputed. The statement identifies the release but provides no further details about how or when it occurred. The case concerns the prolonged detention of a U.S. citizen in Russia.
A new investigation by the independent Russian outlet Verstka details Russia’s recruitment of women from prisons for medical service near the front. According to the report, the Defense Ministry began an experiment called “Choice” in 2024. Military recruiters sought volunteers in women’s penal colonies across several regions and assigned them to tactical medicine units treating wounded soldiers. The investigation also documents rape allegedly committed by commanders and criminal cases brought against women who reported it.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-11 20:43
The US Secret Service often uses elaborate deception operations to confuse people who might threaten the president. Decoys can form part of these efforts, helping obscure the president’s movements and identity in public settings. The approach is presented as a secretive protective strategy designed to keep the president safe while appearing visible.
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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has met Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran. Their talks focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting places Pakistan’s interior minister in direct discussions with Iran’s top diplomat over the waterway. The discussions were held in the Iranian capital as contacts continue over reopening the strait.
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Two Democratic senators are seeking explanations from two Belgian companies over an ornate ring presented to U.S. President Donald Trump. The piece is made of 18-carat gold and set with 321 diamonds. The gift was delivered weeks before the United States exempted Europe’s diamond industry from newly imposed tariffs. Their inquiry highlights the timing between the valuable present and the tariff exemption.
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The Houthis say they carried out an attack on positions belonging to Saudi forces in Yemen. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the assault left dozens of people dead or wounded. He added that Saudis were among the casualties. The statement did not provide further details about the operation.
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The commander of an Air India flight that encountered severe turbulence last week is set to undergo another round of drug screening. The additional test is intended to establish whether he was affected by a psychoactive substance while operating the flight. The case follows the aircraft’s midair plunge during the turbulence. No result from either screening is given in the report.
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Displaced widows in Gaza are struggling to cope on their own. They carry the weight of loss while living amid insecurity. Everyday life has become a series of battles for survival. Their isolation exposes some of the war’s harshest consequences for women who have lost their husbands.
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Prices are surging in Gaza as Israel tightens its blockade of the territory. In the strip, lighters and fans have become central to people’s energy needs. Their growing importance highlights the pressure the blockade is placing on everyday life and access to energy.
Many Yemeni fishermen have given up their trade as the Red Sea grows increasingly dangerous. They are seeking safer ways to earn a living instead. The transformation of the sea into a warzone has exposed those who remain in the fishing business to deadly dangers. The conflict is disrupting a livelihood that coastal communities depend on.
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Romanian military divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones after they were found drifting in the Black Sea. Defense Minister Radu Miruta said on Aug. 11 that the objects were discovered inside Romania’s exclusive economic zone. The military then carried out the destruction operation. The report identifies the drones by their Gerbera type and does not provide further details about their origin.
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Romania’s acting Defense Minister Radu Miruta says two drones suspected of being Russian were found floating in the Black Sea. A ship operating in the area spotted the objects. The vessel then contacted a coastal guard boat, according to Miruta. No further details about the drones’ status or handling were provided.
Romanian army divers destroyed two Gerbera-type drones that were drifting inside the country’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. Defence Minister Radu Miruta said the incident occurred near the Neptun Deep offshore gas project. The action involved military divers and targeted the unmanned aircraft after they were found in the area.
The United Kingdom is seeking to “reboot” high-level military contacts with Russia, according to The Times. British military chiefs are reportedly concerned that the absence of dialogue with Moscow could produce an “unintended escalation.” Their concern is driving efforts to restore communication between the two sides. The report gives no further details about the proposed contacts.
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