Colombian rescue teams intensified their search on Wednesday for survivors believed to remain trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The powerful earthquake struck two days earlier and has left nearly 250 people dead. Crews continued working through the wreckage in hopes of finding people still alive.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 15:25
Africa is preparing for the possible development of a powerful El Niño through 2026 and into 2027. Experts say East Africa has more than an 80% chance of above-normal rainfall from October to December, potentially intensifying floods, extreme weather, food-security and livelihood risks. IGAD urges governments and communities to act on forecasts early.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 15:25
Lebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish capital punishment, making it the first country in the Middle East to take that step. The country has not carried out an execution since 2004, although courts have continued to issue death sentences, including one as recently as Monday. Amnesty International says at least 85 people remained on death row in January. In Lebanon, the penalty has generally been reserved for grave offences such as murder, terrorism and espionage.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:24
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in Congo is following a path that could make it deadlier than any previous outbreak. WHO says the current epidemic may overtake the one that has recorded the highest death toll in history. The warning portrays the situation as worsening toward an unprecedented level of severity. It identifies Congo as the location of the outbreak and Ebola as the disease involved.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 15:24
Polish President Karol Nawrocki warned that the Baltic Sea should not be treated as NATO’s internal sea. He said that while cartography and map analysis might appear to support that interpretation, the actual situation is not entirely the same. His remark challenges a simplified geographic reading of the alliance’s position in the region.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:24
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died in Beijing on Monday. During his years as vice-premier and premier, he led China’s economic reforms for more than a decade. His role in that effort led outsiders to call him China’s “economic czar.”
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:24
Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97. He helped bring China into the World Trade Organization and championed reforms credited with fuelling the country’s growth.
Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97. During 12 years serving as vice premier and premier, he led China’s economic development and pursued reforms across almost every part of the economy. His reform drive also drew public criticism because it left large numbers of state-owned enterprise workers unemployed. China subsequently moved substantially toward a market economy, ushering in its fastest period of development in history over the following two decades.
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness in Beijing on Wednesday morning at the age of 98. A joint obituary from China’s top party and state bodies praised him as an outstanding Party member, a tested and loyal communist fighter, and a prominent revolutionary, statesman and leader.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday at the age of 97. He was associated with steering China’s economy toward the modern era. Zhu was also known for speaking plainly and avoiding euphemisms when expressing his views. His direct style became a defining feature of his public image.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 97, state media reported. Known as an impatient and sharp-tongued reformer, he pushed state industry through wrenching changes during the 1990s. Those reforms helped ignite China’s explosive economic boom. Zhu also led the country into the World Trade Organization, marking another major step in its economic transformation.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died of illness in Beijing on the 12th at the age of 97. China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency reported his death. Zhu worked on economic reforms during the 1990s and served as premier under former President Jiang Zemin. He was also known by the nickname “iron-fisted premier.”
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died at the age of 98, state media reported. Known as an impatient and sharp-tongued reformer, he drove painful changes through China’s state-owned industries during the 1990s. Those efforts helped fuel the country’s explosive economic expansion. Zhu also led China into the World Trade Organization.
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji has died in Beijing at the age of 98. His death was attributed to illness. He passed away at 11:06 a.m. on Wednesday.
A judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to cover the legal fees of a jazz artist. The center had sued the artist after he canceled his performance when President Donald Trump’s name was added to the venue. The ruling addresses the dispute over the canceled appearance and the change involving the venue’s name.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:24
Colombia’s search for survivors is continuing more than 48 hours after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the country. More than 200 people have been confirmed dead, while over 2,000 are reported missing. New President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a state of emergency as many residents remain without clean drinking water or electricity. Several major highways are still closed, and the report opens with a dramatic rescue from a collapsed home.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-12 15:21
The Russian government has postponed the introduction of a duty on diamond exports. The planned measure would impose an 8% charge on diamonds shipped outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union. The revised start date is March 1, 2027.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:15
Russia-China trade turnover increased by 25% year on year to $135 billion in January-June. Zhou Liqun, chairman of the Union of Chinese Entrepreneurs in Russia, said the number of Chinese enterprises operating in Russia’s Far East is also growing. Their operating income is rising alongside that expansion. The figures point to stronger commercial activity between the two countries during the first half of the year.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:11
Julio Cesar Largo’s daughter did not arrive at her son’s birthday celebration, prompting him to fear the worst. That same day, a powerful earthquake struck across a large part of Colombia. Her survival story turned what began as a frightening disappearance into a birthday the boy would not forget.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:10
A second NATO reconnaissance aircraft has been spotted in the Black Sea region within 24 hours. The aircraft departed from RAF Waddington and crossed the airspace of several European Union countries before reaching the area. The report gives no further description of its mission or the activity connected with the flight.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:08
US consumer inflation eased in July as energy prices recorded a temporary decline. Energy costs fell by 1.5 percent during the month. Despite that monthly drop, they remained 14.7 percent above their level a year earlier. The figures show that the short-term retreat did not erase the substantial annual increase in energy prices.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:08
Donald Trump has again said the United States has “control” of the Strait of Hormuz as vessel traffic through the waterway declines. Only eight ships crossed on Tuesday, compared with 130 to 140 before the war. The sharp reduction comes as peace talks remain stalled.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 15:07
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States has “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts say Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea could encourage the United States to build closer ties with Somaliland. The possibility comes as concerns increase about Djibouti’s reliability. Analysts also point to China’s expanding presence in the area as another factor that could influence a significant change in US policy.
President Donald Trump said the United States had “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. His claim came as Washington and Tehran took tougher positions in negotiations over the critical waterway. The talks remain deadlocked, with neither side appearing to soften its stance. The development highlights the widening impasse between the US and Iran over Hormuz.
Iran has rejected Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz is under control. Tehran says the waterway will remain closed until the United States meets its demands and changes what it calls Washington’s “behaviour”. The statement comes as global energy prices rise, adding pressure to the talks between the two sides.
Only eight vessels were tracked in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the lowest count in a week, according to shipping data. Owners have been avoiding the vital waterway as hostilities continue in the Middle East. The reduced traffic reflects the disruption caused by the ongoing regional tensions.
Brent crude prices have climbed after renewed attacks weakened expectations that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. The violence has also reduced hopes that energy markets will return to stability. Market sentiment remains focused on the strategic waterway and the risks its disruption poses to energy flows.
Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rezaei reiterated on the 11th that the Strait of Hormuz would not be opened unless the United States ended its maritime blockade and fighting. The US side has presented a different position. Washington and Tehran continue to make opposing claims over the strait, while the standoff remains unresolved.
The US military said on Tuesday that it had struck a Panama-flagged vessel attempting to approach an Iranian port. Washington said the ship was violating its blockade of Iranian ports. President Donald Trump again claimed that the United States had “total control” of the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments in the Middle East are being followed through a continuing live update.
The United States and Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis reported separate attacks on shipping as hopes for ending the months-old Iran war weakened. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed unless Washington accepted its conditions. Four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers were reportedly killed in a suspected Houthi attack, while the US said it fired missiles to disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship accused of violating a blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran’s top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed unless the United States meets Iran’s conditions. The statement came as Pakistan’s Naqvi visited Tehran. Iran is therefore maintaining its position that reopening the strategic waterway depends on US compliance with its demands.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is under complete US control. He warned that the United States would strike Iran if Tehran attempted to alter that situation.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to an AP source. The reported price is $12.5 billion, making it a record-breaking transaction. It is also the second sale of this kind in a single year.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:07
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are set to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, according to people familiar with the matter. The price is more than $12 billion, making it a record-breaking deal. The transaction would transfer ownership of the team to the two buyers.
Spanish officials said on Wednesday that the status of the North African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla as Spanish territories is not open for discussion. Their remarks followed a renewed assertion by Morocco’s justice minister that Rabat holds sovereignty claims over the two cities. Spain has therefore ruled out talks on the enclaves’ sovereignty.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:05
Expert Vitaly Kiselyov said Mikhail Drapaty personally ordered Ukrainian forces to attack civilian vehicles on the Novorossiya federal highway. The claim describes Drapaty as killing civilians in Novorossiya and Donbass while pledging allegiance to the West. The reported orders specifically concerned strikes against civilian traffic on that highway.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:05
Iran may continue its conflict with the United States until the end of Donald Trump’s presidential term, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says. Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi said Iran needs to achieve deterrence. In his formulation, that capability should ensure the enemy never dares to attack Iran. The statement presents deterrence as the central objective of the confrontation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 15:03
The Islamic Republic of Iran is portrayed as a state focused on survival rather than genuine anti-imperialism. Despite its current hostile rhetoric, it is likely to eventually reach a settlement with the United States and Israel. The assessment presents Tehran’s posture as pragmatic calculation rather than an unchanging ideological commitment. Any future agreement would therefore reflect its perceived survival needs.
Europe is not prepared for the influx of Ukrainian refugees expected this winter, according to a newspaper report. The report says that most of Ukraine’s territory could become practically unsuitable for living during the winter. Such conditions could lead more Ukrainians to seek refuge in Europe. The assessment presents the expected movement as a potential humanitarian challenge for European countries.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:02
Catania airport in Sicily has suspended flights once again as Mount Etna continues erupting. The volcano is sending lava and ash into the air, disrupting airport operations. The interruption is affecting travel during the busy peak summer holiday period.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:01
Heavy monsoon rainfall triggered a landslide in Mumbai, leaving at least six people dead. Four others were injured in the incident. The disaster occurred as India was being drenched by seasonal rains. Authorities reported the casualties in connection with the landslide.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
Travellers using Sydney airport have faced major delays amid a fragile air-traffic-control staffing situation. Early on Sunday, a Jetstar aircraft narrowly avoided colliding with a Qatar Airways plane on the tarmac. More than 150 flights had already been delayed the previous day. Controllers are reportedly short-staffed and exhausted, while new recruits must pass a difficult aptitude test and complete training in Melbourne.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
ABC managing director Hugh Marks has pledged to revise editorial guidelines covering satire and violence. The move follows the broadcaster’s airing of a program that included offensive comments about billionaire Gina Rinehart. Marks said the guidelines would ensure that no individual became the subject of comedy described in violent terms. Academics and advocates have raised concerns that the proposed changes could amount to overreach. The controversy centers on a four-minute film shown on Race Around the World.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
Victorian police are investigating an allegation that a car was deliberately driven at speed towards a protester during an anti-racism rally in Melbourne last month. More than 150 people gathered in Broadmeadows on 25 July for what organisers called a peaceful community rally. The car allegedly approached the protester while travelling in the same direction as the group. The investigation concerns the reported actions at the event.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
Critics say a Coalition proposal to reduce construction costs by abolishing the building code would instead raise energy bills for the poorest households. The plan would remove compulsory energy standards for new homes, which help limit people’s exposure to heat and cold. Andrew Bragg, the opposition’s housing and environment spokesperson, said a Coalition government would reduce the National Construction Code from more than 2,000 pages to 80. Longstanding energy and accessibility requirements would become optional extras, advocates warn, deepening inequality.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
The US Secret Service uses carefully planned deception operations and decoys. These methods are intended to mislead people who may pose a potential threat to the US president. The report examines how Trump can be concealed even while people are watching.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 15:00
Protests over the dismissal of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have continued for weeks but are now losing momentum. Organizers are struggling to agree on their next step as President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to disregard their central demand. Zelensky’s failure to respond publicly has also caught the organizers off guard, leaving the movement uncertain about how to proceed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:59
Russia has condemned Yerevan over plans to interrogate a veteran of World War II. Maria Zakharova described the move as unusually clear evidence of moral and spiritual decay. She linked that decay to rapprochement with what she called modern, faceless and morally impoverished Europe. Zakharova also connected it to fraternization with the “neo-Nazi Kiev regime.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:59
Odesa, one of southern Ukraine’s most popular domestic tourist destinations, has spent much of the summer hearing air raid alarms instead of the sounds of a beach holiday. The alarms have sometimes sounded nearly every hour. The report examines Russia’s Banderol munition and the added pressure it places on Ukraine’s air defenses. The weapon is described as cheaper than a missile but just as difficult to bring down.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 14:58
AFP News AgencyThe Chinese and Indonesian navies completed a navigation exercise Wednesday in waters east of China’s Taiwan Island, Chinese military authorities said. The Chinese vessel Honghe and Indonesian frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai practiced maritime communications, formation maneuvers and underway replenishment, completing all scheduled objectives.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:54
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 121st Brigade report that their positions lack food and water. Platoon Commander Anatolii Syshchuk said his unit reached the position in April to relieve troops who had remained there for eight months without rotation. The deployment was originally supposed to last one month. The command says it will evacuate the soldiers when the security situation permits.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:54
The United Nations says oil leaking from a tanker that ran aground off Oman has reached the mainland. Seasonal monsoon conditions have restricted access to the vessel. The weather has also delayed salvage efforts. The spill is therefore continuing to complicate attempts to reach and recover the tanker.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:50
A huge oil spill in the Gulf is rapidly emerging as one of the worst seen worldwide in recent years. International agencies, satellite images and environmental groups say the oil has been allowed to spread almost unchecked for weeks. The prolonged, largely uncontrolled expansion has sharply worsened the scale of the environmental emergency.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 14:50
Ombudswoman Maria Lvova-Belova said Russia and Ukraine are working to reunite children with their families. She stressed that resolving such issues within a single state is not easy. The remarks focused on efforts to address family reunification between the two sides. No further details were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:48
Maria Zakharova says strikes by the Kiev regime in the Black Sea further the interests of the West. She claims the Kiev regime is seeking to provoke chaos in the global food market.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:45
India’s annual retail inflation rose to 4.45% in July as food prices increased. The acceleration is not expected to prompt the central bank to change its outlook on raising interest rates. Although the data show faster price growth, the move is viewed as insufficient to shift the expected policy-rate direction.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:45
During a NATO summit in Turkey, President Trump boarded a different aircraft. The move was made to evade what was described as an Iranian threat. Members of his cabinet remained on the decoy plane after Trump’s discreet departure. The account highlights the unusual security arrangement surrounding his travel.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:44
Canadian airline WestJet has agreed to pay C$4.5m to resolve a sexual harassment class action brought by female flight attendants. The case lasted a decade and alleged that the company failed to provide a safe workplace. It followed former flight attendant Mandalena Lewis’s allegations that a pilot sexually assaulted her and a colleague. The claim also said WestJet kept the pilot flying, exposing other employees to risk.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:40
Goldman Sachs plans to acquire exchange-traded funds provider Neos Investments. The deal is valued at as much as $2.25 billion. The investment bank is pursuing the transaction to strengthen its position in active asset management and broaden its presence in active ETFs.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:40
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. plans to acquire Neos Investments for as much as $2.25 billion. The purchase will broaden the reach of Goldman’s asset-management business in the actively managed exchange-traded fund market.
Israeli settlers continued to blockade Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank despite intervention by the Israeli military. An eyewitness and an AFP photographer said the army failed on Wednesday in an attempt to remove the settlers, who had kept the homes under siege for several days. The standoff therefore continued even after the military became involved.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:39
Israeli troops clashed on Wednesday with Jewish settlers as they tried to disperse them from a West Bank outpost. The settlers had established the outpost directly in front of Palestinian homes. Witnesses said the troops later withdrew after failing to remove the settlers from the area.
Israeli security forces have reportedly pulled out from a site in a West Bank village. Two Palestinian families have been besieged there since Sunday. Around a dozen Israeli settlers are said to remain at the location after the security forces’ withdrawal.
Kalashnikov CEO Alan Lushnikov said Baba-Yaga drones rank as the number one target for snipers. He also observed that the role and position of snipers in armed conflict have been continually changing. His remarks linked the drone threat to the evolving place of sniper operations in warfare.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:35
Reuters reports that the United States and Iran have not reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire. According to the source, Tehran does not regard the truce as valid. The Iranian position is that the United States violated the memorandum of understanding within 48 hours of its signing. That dispute has prevented an agreement on extending the ceasefire.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 14:30
A senior Iranian official said Iran and the United States have not held talks on extending their ceasefire. From Tehran’s perspective, the arrangement had no stated start date. The official therefore said there was nothing in the deal to extend.
US employers are preparing for the biggest increase in employee health-plan prices in 15 years. A growing number are responding by dropping group insurance altogether. The shift reflects mounting pressure from rising costs on employer-sponsored coverage.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:30
Google is focusing on creators as an increasingly important audience for its Pixel phones. The company sees the rapidly growing occupation as an opportunity to attract influential names and potentially shift Pixel’s market share. For this year’s new Pixel lineup, Google is adding features intended to help creators record, organize, edit and publish content more quickly.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:30
Lebanon’s parliament has passed an amnesty law that had been sought for a long time. The legislation came one day after the country repealed the death penalty. The parliament speaker said the measure would “exceptionally” reduce certain prison terms. The report highlights the new law and its provision for limited sentence reductions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:26
The European Union and 26 countries have jointly condemned Iran’s executions of protesters. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the position was expressed in a joint statement on Wednesday. The coordinated criticism brings the participating governments together in denouncing the executions. The statement focuses specifically on protesters executed by Iran.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 14:25
The killers of police officer Andrew Harper had been due to take part in an early-release scheme. Their planned release comes as the UK prison system nears collapse, prompting a dispute over freeing people convicted of killing police officers and highlighting the wider prisons crisis.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:23
Sen. Tim Scott told CNN that people should believe something Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed supposedly said about himself. The account says Scott presented El-Sayed’s words without their surrounding context. An attack advertisement issued last week by the group Scott chairs likewise used the quote in that way. The report therefore challenges both Scott’s interview claim and the ad’s portrayal of El-Sayed’s statement.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:22
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry says the country can deliver a “death” blow if it faces an external threat. First Deputy Foreign Minister Jang Kum-chol described South Korea’s nuclear submarine program as “a serious challenge” to North Korea’s security and maritime sovereignty. The statement portrays the submarine initiative as a direct security and sovereignty concern for Pyongyang.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:18
The Venice film festival is presenting politically forthright epics as social media increasingly compresses and distorts the European Union’s crises. Films by directors including Sergei Loznitsa and Alex Gibney are portrayed as an attempt to win back public attention. The article describes Europe’s current economic crisis as one that cannot be captured by familiar measures such as ratings downgrades or borrowing costs. The EU’s dispute over the Ceuta crisis is presented as another sign of a shrinking European attention economy.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:15
Investors are questioning whether Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh can successfully move away from decades of communicating the central bank’s monetary-policy intentions. They worry that providing less exact guidance could impose a cost on financial markets. The concern centers on whether a leaner communication approach would unsettle markets as policy expectations become less clearly defined.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:15
Google is scheduled to hold a Pixel launch event on Wednesday night to present its newest devices. Ahead of the event, the devices were previewed, offering an early look at what the company plans to unveil. The roundup covers the latest lineup, including the Pixel 11 series and other announcements expected at the launch. Readers can therefore get the main news before the event begins.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:15
The Pixel 11 Pro appears to represent a refinement-focused year for Google’s phone hardware. Its design remains attractive, retaining the company’s recognizable camera bar and vivid, colorful rear glass. The series does introduce some smaller hardware changes, but the larger emphasis is on software. The result is a familiar-looking phone line whose most substantial evolution comes through new software rather than a major physical redesign.
South African retailer Shoprite Holdings expects its annual headline earnings to increase by as much as 14.7%. The company said steady sales growth is supporting the outlook. Expansion in its core grocery business is also contributing to the expected rise. Shoprite presented the forecast on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:10
The US consumer price index report for July was released Wednesday. The report highlights the main takeaways from the latest data on consumer prices in the United States.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:10
Kalashnikov’s chief executive says the AK-12 rifle is more reliable and easier to operate than competing foreign products. In export markets, the AK-12 is represented by the AK-15 and AK-19 models. Those versions are chambered for 7.62mm and 5.56mm ammunition, respectively.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:05
Colombia and Venezuela lie along the boundaries of several tectonic plates that are in motion. Their position on these active boundaries helps explain why earthquakes in the area can be so deadly.
RReutersOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:05
The EU High Representative and 26 countries issued a joint statement on August 12, 2026, urging Iran to listen to its people and take meaningful steps to ensure respect for human rights.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 14:02
N. Chandrasekaran said Wednesday that he has resigned as chairman of Tata Sons. His departure follows the board’s failure to approve his reappointment. The decision comes amid tensions with the charitable arm that controls the wider Tata Group. The group spans businesses ranging from salt to aviation in India.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 14:02
Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran says he will not seek another term when his tenure ends in February. He attributes the decision to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board. His departure will bring his period as chairman to an end at the close of his current term.
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of India’s Tata Sons, said on Wednesday that he had resigned. He cited the board’s failure to approve his reappointment as the reason for his departure. The resignation comes amid tensions with the charity arm that controls the Tata Group, whose businesses range from salt to aviation.
Shares of Tata Group companies extended their decline on Wednesday, falling as much as 4%. The selling followed the resignation of N. Chandrasekaran as chairman of Tata Sons. His departure sparked a selloff across the conglomerate’s listed companies, sending their stocks lower. The market reaction spread beyond the parent company to other publicly traded Tata businesses.
India’s Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has stepped down, according to a source directly familiar with the matter. The source said he will nevertheless remain in place until his current term ends. No reason for the resignation or details about a successor were provided.
People in far northern parts of the United States and Canada may be able to see a partial solar eclipse. During the event, the moon will pass in front of the sun and cover only part of it. The viewing opportunity is limited to areas far enough north in the two countries. The guide points readers toward where and when they might catch a glimpse of the eclipse.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:01
Today’s smartphone photos rarely show obvious technical flaws. Faces are bright and visible, skies look pristine and blue, and nighttime scenes are often well lit with little noise. Google is pursuing a counterintuitive approach for Pixel cameras: instead of endlessly correcting the physical limits of tiny sensors, it may allow images to retain more of those imperfections and appear less processed.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:00
Google’s $399 Pixel Watch 5 puts its emphasis beyond physical hardware. The watch adds a satin pyrite case finish, several new band colors, and a Steph Curry Special Edition. Inside, it receives a slightly faster Qualcomm processor and a very small battery increase. The price is also $50 higher than last year’s model.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:00
Android’s Quick Share is adding an AirDrop-like way to exchange content through a tap. On supported devices, users will be able to share files and contact information by bringing the devices together. Google says the update starts rolling out today to Pixel 6 series phones and newer. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, and Flip 8 are set to receive the feature soon.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:00
More than two years after introducing its own device-tracking network, Google has released a tracker of its own. Called the Pixel Tag, the device is scheduled to go on sale in November. It combines ultra wideband, or UWB, with Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding. Those technologies support two distinct forms of precision tracking, making the tracker appear notably capable.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 14:00
Lionel Messi has hinted that he may retire from football after the death of his father. The Argentina star, who previously played for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, said he is not certain he will continue playing for “much longer.” Messi won the 2022 World Cup, and his remarks have drawn attention to the possible length of his remaining career. He did not confirm a retirement date.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 13:59
Rights commissioner Yana Lantratova said Moscow is prepared to exchange more than 220 convicted Ukrainians for Russians. She added that the Russians involved include residents of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and Crimea. The proposal concerns a potential prisoner exchange involving people from those territories.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 13:59
Racist graffiti attributed to Israeli settlers has appeared on homes and schools in the West Bank. The markings point to what is described as a brazen ideological campaign aimed at displacing Palestinians. Attacks accompanying the graffiti reinforce the hostile message directed at Palestinian communities. Together, the incidents portray settler activity as an expression of hatred and an effort to drive Palestinians from the area.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:58
Gold has climbed above $4,500 per troy ounce for the first time since June 5. Silver futures contracts for September 2026 delivery also gained 2.26%.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 13:57
Underlying inflation in the United States remained subdued in July. The reading could reduce pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. The data point to a softer inflation backdrop for the central bank. Its implications are framed as easing, rather than eliminating, the pressure to tighten policy.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 13:55
US consumer prices rose as expected in July. The data could weaken the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next month.
The United States released its consumer price index on the 12th. Prices rose 3.4% last month from the same month a year earlier. Although the increase remains high, the rate of growth was 0.1 percentage point lower than in the previous month. The slowdown may reduce expectations of an early interest-rate hike and could affect exchange rates and stock prices.
Annual inflation in the United States fell to 3.4% in July. The slowdown in food costs helped pull overall price growth lower. Housing expenses continued to keep prices somewhat higher, however. Inflation therefore eased without fully losing the upward pressure from housing.
Three people have now died after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Krasnodar Region. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said the number of injured people had risen to 24. He described the incident as an attack by the Kiev regime. The report focuses on the growing casualty count following the strike.
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Ukrainian forces carried out 174 attacks on Russia’s Belgorod Region over the past day, the report says. Twelve of the attacks involved multiple launch rocket systems and artillery. Another 16 involved explosive devices dropped from drones. The attacks killed two people and left three others injured.
Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev says Ukrainian attacks in Russia’s Belgorod Region have killed more than 600 civilians since February 2022. He reported that as many as 4,737 people have also been injured. The figures cover the period beginning in February 2022 and concern casualties in the region attributed to the attacks.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The pact is prompting questions about whether closer military alignment among the three countries signals a shift in the Middle East. It could also make the United States’ strategy surrounding the Abraham Accords more difficult to pursue.
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Sports betting is drawing increasing attention from younger Americans and competing with traditional investing. A Betterment survey found that more than one in four Gen Z investors consider sports gambling part of their long-term financial strategy.
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Ukraine’s parliament has acknowledged that the country’s air defense forces are in a severely deteriorated condition. The statement describes Ukraine’s situation as “catastrophic,” attributing it to “a lack of air defense systems.” It says the authorities stopped informing society about the problem instead of addressing it. The wording presents the failure to communicate as an additional shortcoming alongside the defense-system shortage.
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Millions of people in Spain and Iceland are preparing to watch a total solar eclipse. The live coverage focuses on when the eclipse will begin, where viewers can observe it, and the safety advice they should follow while watching. The event is drawing attention across both countries as people get ready for the spectacle.
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A rare total solar eclipse is due within hours, briefly turning parts of northern Spain from day to night as the Moon passes in front of the Sun. Millions of people across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa are expected to see a partial eclipse. The event is more than a spectacle, offering scientists useful insights into the Sun and the wider universe. France 24 correspondent Sarah Morris reports from Segovia, Spain.
Tens of millions of people across western Europe are gathering to witness a rare solar eclipse. Enthusiasts have travelled to viewing locations in Spain, the United Kingdom and Iceland along the path of totality. A broad stretch of northern and central Spain, a small part of Portugal, and areas of Greenland and Iceland are expected to experience totality. The event is drawing crowds across the region.
A rare total solar eclipse is expected to cross a broad stretch of Europe. Rural villages in Spain and Iceland, where the phenomenon will be most visible, are being transformed into busy tourism destinations. The eclipse is drawing large numbers of visitors to places that are usually quieter. Its path is reshaping local travel activity around the event.
A rare solar eclipse is set to sweep across Europe and the Arctic. The celestial event will span both regions, drawing attention from skywatchers. Its path is presented as an unusually broad occurrence across these areas.
Millions of people across Europe are preparing to witness a rare celestial spectacle on Wednesday evening. During the total eclipse, the Moon will pass directly between Earth and the Sun. It will be the first total solar eclipse visible in mainland Europe in two decades. The liveblog will follow developments and reactions as the event unfolds.
A total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe’s most eagerly awaited astronomical events of the decade. These rare occurrences continue to help scientists study subjects ranging from the Sun’s corona to animal behaviour and human emotions. Their scientific value has endured through more than two thousand years of observation. Olivier Joie-La Marle, head of space science at the Centre National d'Études Spatiales, offers further insights.
A rare total solar eclipse is expected within hours. Parts of northern Spain will briefly fall from daylight into darkness as the Moon passes in front of the Sun. Millions of people elsewhere across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse. Beyond the spectacle, eclipses give scientists valuable opportunities to study the Sun and gain insight into the wider universe.
A rare total solar eclipse is expected within hours. As the Moon fully covers the Sun, parts of northern Spain will briefly experience darkness during the day. Millions of people elsewhere in Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse. Coverage of the celestial event will continue throughout the day.
A total solar eclipse is set to cross northern Spain on August 12, marking one of Europe’s most eagerly awaited astronomical events of the decade. The Sun’s corona, animal behaviour and human emotions are among the phenomena that such rare eclipses can help scientists study. Observations of these celestial events have continued to yield insights for more than two thousand years since they were first recorded.
A rare total solar eclipse is due to take place within hours. As the Moon fully covers the Sun, parts of northern Spain will briefly be plunged from daylight into darkness. Millions of people elsewhere will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa.
Thousands of people across Spain were swept up in excitement as they hurried toward locations offering the best view of Wednesday’s total solar eclipse. Trains filled to capacity, travellers arranged last-minute carpools, and social media users circulated suggestions for prime viewing points. France 24 spoke with several eclipse enthusiasts as they departed from Madrid to seek out the spectacle.
The last solar eclipse visible from mainland Europe occurred in 1999. This rare occasion offers a chance to witness another notable celestial event. Viewers can learn what to expect and make preparations before observing it.
The 2026 total solar eclipse has arrived. The guide explains what people need to know to watch this astronomical event. It focuses on when the eclipse can be seen and how to observe it, offering practical information for viewers preparing to follow the spectacle.
Spain and other parts of Europe are seeing a surge of visitors in quiet towns and villages as the continent prepares for its first total solar eclipse since 2006. Eclipse chasers have driven to these destinations, bringing a wave of tourism to communities that are usually sleepy. The celestial event has been billed as the “event of the century,” prompting travelers to make plans around the spectacle.
Millions of people in Spain and Iceland prepared to watch a total solar eclipse on Wednesday. They packed protective glasses and travelled toward locations where the rare astronomical spectacle could be seen in full. The event has generated widespread excitement across both countries.
Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the country produces more missiles than it uses in strikes against its enemies. He also asserted that the United States has thousands of economic interests around the world. According to Naqdi, all of those interests could be destroyed easily.
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Jaguar has released new images showing the interior of its all-electric Type 01. The cabin uses a notably beige design, while a spine running the length of the interior separates its four seats. The photos show a low-set driver’s seat and a slim dashboard with a smartphone-like screen in the center. The vehicle also skips a traditional rear-view mirror.
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The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
