A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia. The ruling raises questions about whether Syria can achieve transitional justice.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:53
Three men convicted of murder in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are scheduled to be executed on Thursday, the first time in 16 years that three people would be put to death in the US on one day. Executions have risen sharply, with Florida accounting for much of the increase under Governor Ron DeSantis. Donald Trump’s administration has also reinstated and expanded death-penalty policies.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:52
Several sailors serving aboard a US aircraft carrier reportedly tried to commit suicide, Military Times says. The carrier has remained in service for more than eight months, exceeding the expected six-month deployment. Personnel on board do not know when they will be able to return home. The report links the incidents to the prolonged deployment and uncertainty facing the crew.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:51
A military helicopter crashed in a field in Central Texas, according to a sheriff’s official. Two people died in the crash. The incident involved a military aircraft and occurred in the Central Texas area.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:42
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces renewed their assault on al-Obeid on Wednesday, witnesses said. The group has also intensified drone and ground attacks across the country this week. The escalation followed losses on several fronts, according to the witnesses. Drone strikes also targeted the capital, adding to the attacks reported elsewhere in Sudan.
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ReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 20:40
Kyiv has confirmed that data concerning Russian missile launches against targets in Ukraine is being restricted. Ukraine is also experiencing a shortage of interceptors, according to the report.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:33
Canadian officials are trying to persuade Washington not to impose additional tariffs next week. CBC News, citing two sources, reported that Canadian officials are unhappy with the latest U.S. proposal to ease the measures. The report was published on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 20:30
A new report from Sotheby’s International Realty says wealthy buyers are prioritizing privacy more than ever. At the same time, they are not abandoning New York City. The findings highlight privacy and continued interest in New York as defining trends in the 2026 luxury real estate market.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:30
Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev has proposed projects focused on developing science, production and exports. He identified three topics that he considers fundamentally important. However, the mechanisms needed to address those issues have not yet been fully established.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:27
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israeli forces will remain deployed in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria. Katz states that Israel will withdraw its troops “under no circumstances.” The declaration presents the continued military presence as a firm commitment across all three locations. No timetable for a withdrawal is given.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 20:26
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Colombia on Wednesday into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition. The group brings together like-minded nations from the Western Hemisphere. Colombia joined after its conservative president was inaugurated last week. The move places the country within a regional military and counter-drug framework following the change in leadership.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:25
Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt will leave her post as White House press secretary before September. He said she will now become one of his top outside advisers. Trump also described her as an influential voice within the Republican Party. The change marks a shift in Leavitt’s role from the White House communications position to a broader political advisory role.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:22
Donald Trump said Karoline Leavitt is leaving her position as White House press secretary. According to Trump, she plans to spend more time with her family after giving birth to her second child. Her departure from the role was presented as a family-related decision.
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position. He says Leavitt plans to spend time with her young children and family. The announcement signals a change among senior White House personnel. No departure date or successor is identified in the report.
President Donald Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August. Her departure will mark a major shakeup in the president’s press operation. The change comes with less than three months remaining before the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will depart the administration at the end of the month. Leavitt is the youngest person to have held the position. Trump says she is leaving to spend time with her young family. Her departure marks a change in the White House communications role.
President Donald Trump said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position later this month. Her departure would remove Trump’s top spokesperson from the role. The announcement points to an impending change among the White House’s senior communications officials.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her post at the end of the month. He said Leavitt is departing to spend more time with her family.
Australia’s parliament is expected to pass a news-bargaining bill after Labor and the Coalition agreed on its terms. The measure would pressure technology companies to make more deals with news publishers and compensate media outlets for using their material. It is due to be introduced to parliament today. Australia has also joined calls for Iran to end the death penalty.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:20
A total solar eclipse was visible in Spain, while much of Europe experienced a partial eclipse. The event produced a wealth of striking photographs across the continent. The images capture the eclipse in its different forms, from partial coverage in many locations to totality in Spain. Together, they offer a visual record of the celestial event as it moved across Europe.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:19
A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent. Crowds gathered to watch the celestial event as its path brought temporary darkness to the affected areas. The spectacle drew public attention across the regions it crossed. People turned out to observe the eclipse as it moved over Europe.
Millions across Europe gathered to watch an eclipse that briefly erased much of the sunlight. Beginning in Russia’s remote Arctic north, the eclipse followed an arc across large parts of western Europe, with Spain, Iceland and Greenland offering some of the best views. From the UK to northern Italy, tens of millions looked skyward as the setting sun was almost completely obscured. Daylight darkness brought falling temperatures and suddenly quiet birds, while towns marked the event with festivals and other gatherings.
A total solar eclipse occurred over northern Spain on Wednesday evening. The footage captures the moment when the eclipse took place, as darkness briefly covered the area during the astronomical event.
CNN’s Clarissa Ward speaks with an American couple visiting Spain about watching a total solar eclipse for the first time. They offer her tips for viewing the celestial event. Ward and the CNN team then look for a suitable spot from which to watch the eclipse.
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.
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.
Pyotr Shchukin said Caspian littoral states must thwart any attempts to escalate the situation. He argued that efforts by extra-regional forces to introduce geopolitical confrontation and military tension into waters that have historically been peaceful are intended to undermine an atmosphere of friendship and mutual trust. The statement framed regional cooperation as a safeguard against outside pressure.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:18
A report by the NGO 7amleh and Utrecht University examines 3,520 cases involving digital rights violations against Palestinians. It describes the pattern as the “platformicide” of Palestine. Activists are struggling to make their voices heard on Meta’s platforms. The analysis focuses on the digital rights concerns documented in those cases.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:15
An NGO has filed a lawsuit against Trump challenging paid access to publications on his Truth Social page. The plaintiffs say that between 9,000 and 11,000 posts and reposts appeared on the US leader’s page last year alone. The case centers on the content and the way it is accessed.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:14
Two media organizations have sued President Donald Trump over a plan by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. to sell quicker access to his posts on Truth Social. The case challenges the company’s proposed arrangement for providing faster access to content published by Trump on the platform. The dispute centers on the commercial plan involving those posts.
Russia is calling on the states bordering the Caspian Sea to address the water level’s ongoing decline. Pyotr Shchukin, Russia’s charge d’affaires in Turkmenistan, stressed that scientists currently have no single explanation for the reasons behind the present-day drop. The statement highlights uncertainty over the causes while drawing attention to the shared regional issue.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:10
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA franchise is being sold by billionaire Mark Walter. The deal values the Lakers at a record $12.5bn, making it the highest valuation for a North American sports franchise.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:04
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to be sold for $12.5bn, in what would be a record deal. The proposed sale comes less than a year after Mark Walter acquired a majority stake in the NBA franchise.
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record $12 billion. The buyers are former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner. Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, who is described as President Trump’s son-in-law. The deal would transfer ownership of the basketball franchise to the two buyers.
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.
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.
Young Americans with college degrees have traditionally faced lower unemployment than people their age without degrees. Graduates can compete for positions that require higher education as well as jobs open to anyone. Those without degrees have access only to the latter group of jobs. The contrast highlights a difficult employment search for recent college graduates and growing discouragement among people who did not attend college.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 20:03
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial concerning allegations that its platforms have harmed young people’s mental health. The case also involves claims that the platforms track children. Those claims allege violations of federal law. The proceedings are taking place in a California federal court.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:00
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial in California. The case involves claims that the company’s platforms have harmed young people’s mental health. It also alleges that Meta tracks children in violation of federal law. The proceedings will examine those claims.
Longtime NASA astronaut Mike Fincke is leaving his position at the space agency. The announcement comes months after he faced a medical emergency while aboard the International Space Station. That incident brought his journey and the missions of three crewmates to an early end.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 20:00
Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme transformed the lives of many people who use it. But its costs have ballooned, creating pressure on the system. The scheme’s success is now portrayed as having contributed to its downfall. A major restructuring is therefore being pursued as the support system comes under increasing strain.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:56
The Bank of Russia says the decline in investment levels at the beginning of 2026 should not be characterized as dramatic. Adviser to the Central Bank governor Kirill Tremasov said overall investment activity remains high. His assessment presents the early-year drop as limited against continued strong activity.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:53
AFP News AgencyThe Russian Foreign Ministry says the European Union is using Operation Irini to intimidate commercial carriers. It also accuses the operation of obstructing freedom of navigation. In the ministry’s framing, the EU’s actions are directed against civilian shipping and expose the bloc itself to danger. The statement presents the conduct as pressure on commercial transport rather than a legitimate maritime measure.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 19:52
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov said nepotism in Ukraine’s corruption schemes has become a tradition. He argued that this entrenched practice is paving the way for massive corruption under Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government. The claim presents nepotism as a recurring feature of corruption networks rather than an isolated occurrence. It directly links that alleged pattern to the country’s current government.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:50
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian drone attacks injured 12 residents over a single day. One of those hurt was a teenager born in 2011. The teenager sustained injuries when a drone struck a residential building, according to Pushilin.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:48
Sergey Kuyun, head of the consulting firm A-95, says a fuel shortage is being observed in Ukraine. He adds that freight and insurance costs have risen sharply. The statement points to mounting costs surrounding fuel supplies. No further details were provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:47
The Pentagon is seeking to accelerate deployment of high-powered lasers and other systems designed to counter drones. The technology would be positioned around key facilities in the United States. The move comes as threats from unmanned aircraft increase. The effort centers on strengthening protection for critical sites.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:47
Russian stocks ended Wednesday’s session in negative territory. The yuan’s exchange rate against the ruble rose by 5 kopecks to 12.3 rubles.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:43
Federal immigration agents are seeking to purchase gloves capable of delivering electric shocks to detainees. The planned acquisition comes as President Donald Trump intensifies a campaign of mass arrests and deportations. The equipment is intended for agents and would be used in encounters involving people held in immigration detention.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:30
A US immigration agency is spending $20m to buy gloves capable of delivering electric shocks for its enforcement officers and agents. The manufacturer says the equipment is safe when it is used properly. The purchase is intended for personnel carrying out the agency’s enforcement work.
Kinetic Publishing, a new independent game publisher formed by the development team behind the co-op horror title Phasmophobia, has held its first showcase. The event presented five ambitious games planned for release in 2027 and 2028. One of the showcase’s biggest announcements was that Kinetic will publish the next game from the team behind Telling Lies. The company’s lineup suggests it is pursuing bold projects early in its publishing career.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:30
A total solar eclipse occurred over Iceland and Spain. Crowds gathered in both countries to watch the event as the skies were briefly plunged into darkness.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:29
Executives at Apple supplier Pegatron reportedly said during an earnings call that the iPhone 18 Pro series will be released this fall. The standard iPhone 18, however, is expected to arrive in the first quarter of next year. The report also mentions a more affordable iPhone 18e and a new iPhone Air, although the available details about those models are limited.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:27
Viktor Yemelyanenko, chairman of the Legislative Assembly of the Zaporozhye Region, says shutting the Zaporozhstal steel plant would be devastating for Ukraine. He says the local economy has depended on the enterprise. The statement frames the plant as central to the area’s economic life and emphasizes the damage its closure could cause.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:24
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski threatened Elon Musk with ending Poland’s payments for Starlink satellite service used by Ukraine. Sikorski tied the possible cutoff to Poland being restored to the European communications region. The threat presents Ukraine’s Starlink access as leverage in a dispute involving Poland and Musk. It also frames the move as an effort to settle a score with the American billionaire.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:23
Brazil has ordered Discord to suspend livestreams following the death of a teenager. The regulator says the platform failed to protect minors from content involving violence, self-harm and suicide.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:21
The Wall Street Journal reported that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen fivefold since the war began. It also said that 14 vessels managed to pass through the strait on August 11. Of those ships, 11 used what the publication called the “Iranian corridor.”
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 19:12
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Belgrade on August 8, according to Politico. The report says Zelensky’s visit and his remarks on Kosovo caused an uproar that continued for days. During the meeting, he restated that Kyiv does not recognize Kosovo’s independence. In Pristina, a “Free Ukraine” banner was taken down the following day.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:11
Politico said Zelensky fumbled his trip to Belgrade. The publication reported that remarks concerning Kosovo caused a stir. Albania also reacted sharply to the statement, according to the report. The account highlights the diplomatic repercussions of the comments during the visit.
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s first official visit to Serbia is portrayed as a diplomatic gamble. Ukraine needs partners wherever it can find them, including countries that maintain close relations with Moscow. Serbia, however, is not turning into a conventional Ukrainian ally. Belgrade nominally supports Ukraine’s territorial integrity and has provided some support, while retaining close ties with Russia.
Iraq says the September 30 deadline for the US-led coalition to withdraw is final. A US official confirmed that Washington expects to complete its pullout by that date. The statements indicate that the timetable is being treated as settled. The withdrawal concerns the coalition’s presence in Iraq.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 19:11
A yearslong drought in Somalia has devastated the livelihoods of thousands of hunger-stricken families. Many have lost their livestock and farms, leaving them without crucial sources of food and income. As aid declines sharply, affected people are fleeing their homes in search of support and relief. The crisis is deepening pressure on already vulnerable communities.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 19:06
Migrant deaths and disappearances on the central Mediterranean route have increased significantly since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organization for Migration. The organization recorded 821 people who died or went missing while attempting the crossing. The figure concerns the central section of the Mediterranean Sea route. No further circumstances surrounding the deaths or disappearances are stated.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 19:02
Senator Konstantin Basyuk said Western “pirate games” would prompt Russia to respond wherever necessary. He argued that diplomatic notes serve no purpose when directed at people who communicate through the language of force. His remarks framed the issue as one requiring a response rather than formal diplomatic exchanges.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:01
Aaron Blake writes that Donald Trump and the White House went beyond lying to keep a protective ruse alive. They also rejected the existence of any security threat at all. The analysis focuses on the administration’s denial as part of that effort. It presents the conduct as more extensive than simply maintaining a misleading account.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:00
Data centers are described as a significant source of greenhouse gas pollution. OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX have not revealed their emissions or pledged to cut them. The commentary says many investors once would have regarded that lack of disclosure and commitment as unacceptable. It points readers to further coverage.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:00
Canadian and U.S. politicians are exchanging insults, while the two countries’ trade negotiators are not engaging in the same rhetoric.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 19:00
A lawyer says a former official of the Southern Poverty Law Center has been charged. The case forms part of a broader criminal prosecution brought by the Department of Justice against the Alabama-based civil rights group. The available account does not identify the specific allegations against the former official or the organization. It places the former official within the wider DOJ case involving the group. The development adds a former senior figure to the criminal proceedings surrounding the civil rights organization.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:59
A Los Angeles County grand jury has indicted Nick Reiner on murder charges in the deaths of his parents. The victims are actor Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The new indictment alleges that Nick was lying in wait before the killings. The case involves murder charges connected to both deaths.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:57
Winning Eurovision will no longer automatically secure the right to host the contest. A country that wins but is affected by war or a broader security crisis could lose hosting rights. The rule change may be particularly significant for Ukraine and Israel, which have been among the contest’s recent high-flyers.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:53
Eurovision organisers say broadcasters will lose eligibility to host the song contest when their state is involved in an “armed conflict” or a “sensitive geopolitical situation.” They say the rule is intended to preserve a “safe and welcoming environment” for participants. The contest is traditionally hosted by the broadcaster representing the previous year’s winner. Bulgaria is due to stage the 2027 event after its singer Dara won in May.
Bank of America will acquire up to a 49.9% holding in Jio Credit, the non-bank lending arm of Jio Financial Services. The transaction is valued at 182.68 billion rupees, or about $1.92 billion. The deal marks an expansion by the U.S. lender into India’s rapidly growing financial sector. BofA is using the investment to strengthen its presence in the country’s financial market.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:50
Ángel Aguirre, the former governor of Mexico’s Guerrero state, has been formally charged over his alleged role in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students. He faces accusations of forced disappearance and obstruction of justice. Prosecutors allege that he ordered surveillance tapes destroyed, potentially removing evidence about the students’ fate. The students attended the Ayotzinapa teacher training college and vanished on the night of 26 September 2014. The case has come to symbolize cartel violence and government impunity in Mexico.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:46
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is putting together a consortium of investors, according to a source familiar with the matter. The group is preparing a bid to take fast-food chain Wendy’s private. The source spoke to Reuters on Wednesday. No further terms of the potential transaction were disclosed.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:40
Russia’s Supreme Court has excluded the anti-war opposition party Yabloko from the parliamentary elections scheduled for September. The decision raises questions about how the election campaign will develop and what space remains for opponents of the war. It also prompts scrutiny of the broader political mood in Russia. The party’s exclusion is therefore presented as a significant test for the country’s electoral and opposition landscape.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:37
Russia continued to rank as India’s leading oil supplier in June, according to OPEC. Russian deliveries to India were approximately 2.2 million barrels per day during the month.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:36
Observers from the Commonwealth of Independent States have begun monitoring Russia’s elections for State Duma deputies. The CIS Executive Committee said this is its 11th observer mission in Russia. More than 100 people will take part in the mission.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:36
Brazil’s finance and planning ministries are seeking to include mechanisms to control spending in a bill before Congress, according to three sources familiar with the proposal. The bill concerns an unrelated matter. The move comes as concerns over Brazil’s debt mount, with the ministries using the legislation to advance spending restraints.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:31
Romantasy has grown into a billion-dollar genre with a growing impact on the book business. Its success has created a cottage economy around related work and opportunities. The boom is also giving Hollywood hope that the genre could become its next major franchise. Publishers and entertainment companies are watching its commercial rise closely.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:30
AFP News AgencyPassengers may not expect hot, sunny summer weather to disrupt their flights. Yet heat waves can create hazardous conditions for flying, potentially causing departures to be delayed or cancelled. Clear skies alone do not guarantee smooth air travel when temperatures become extreme.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:30
The US federal budget deficit surged to $432 billion in July, setting a record for the month, according to the Treasury Department. Higher government outlays and increasingly negative tariff receipts contributed to the widening gap. The budget shortfall for the 2026 fiscal year has reached $1.799 trillion so far. With two months remaining in the fiscal year, it has already exceeded the entire deficit recorded in fiscal 2025.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 18:25
Abkhazian official Sergey Shamba said Georgia is harming itself by refusing to establish diplomatic relations with Russia. He stressed that Abkhazia would be happy only if relations between Russia and Georgia improved. Shamba’s remarks link Abkhazia’s stated position to the state of relations between the two countries. The comment presents improved Russian-Georgian ties as a condition welcomed by Abkhazia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:24
Paramount Skydance’s legal officer has suggested that the company may sell CNN. The hint comes as 12 states, led by California, bring a lawsuit seeking to block Paramount’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The legal action has placed the proposed deal under an antitrust challenge.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 18:23
The World Health Organization warns that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could become the deadliest ever recorded. WHO chief says the outbreak would surpass West Africa’s 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic if it continues expanding at its current pace. The warning points to a potentially historic worsening of the outbreak.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 18:23
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.
On-duty Russian air defenses reportedly shot down 147 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over 13 Russian regions. The report gives no information about casualties or damage. The incident is presented as part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:22
Families from Lebanon gathered in Beirut to demand the release of relatives detained by Israel. They called for answers about what happened to those being held. The rally focused on Lebanese detainees and the families’ demands for information and freedom for their relatives.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-12 18:15
Mount Etna has erupted in Italy, disrupting travel through Catania airport. Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded there as the volcanic activity affects airport operations. The eruption has caused immediate difficulties for people trying to travel through the airport.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:13
Russia’s gross domestic product expanded by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier. Preliminary figures released on August 12 by the country’s official statistics agency, Rosstat, put growth above forecasts from both the Central Bank and the government. The reading describes stronger-than-expected quarterly performance, while remaining subject to revision as preliminary data.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:11
Russia’s Economic Development Ministry says the country’s GDP increased at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the first half of the year. It attributes second-quarter growth to robust domestic demand. The ministry also points to positive results across several sectors of the real economy as a factor behind the expansion.
Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service has made a preliminary estimate that the country’s gross domestic product grew by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026. The expansion was driven mainly by higher retail trade turnover, food-service turnover and freight turnover. The figure remains preliminary.
CNN reports that Washington is seeking to reduce staffing at US embassies across the Middle East. The US State Department does not expect normal staffing levels to return in the region soon. The staffing plans come amid a looming threat that full-scale war could resume. The report portrays the personnel reductions as tied to the region’s worsening security outlook.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-12 18:07
An agency says more than one million square meters of warehouse space has been damaged in Ukraine. About 750,000 square meters of that total are located in the Kyiv region.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-12 18:04
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