From the night of Aug. 12 into the early morning, the Perseid meteor shower illuminated the sky over Zhongwei in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. At the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert, visitors watched meteors streak across the Milky Way from the warm dunes.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-15 07:13
Israeli forces raided a wedding hall in al-Eizariya in the occupied West Bank and assaulted Palestinian attendees, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA. Video shows the operation taking place while music continues inside the hall.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 07:13
Ukraine’s General Staff says Russian forces have suffered about 1,465,810 casualties in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,370 over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses, citing operational secrecy.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 07:09
A little penguin on Victoria’s Phillip Island has died after testing positive for H5 bird flu, Australia’s first confirmed death from the virus in the species. The state government will begin vaccinating up to 5,000 penguins on Phillip Island and at Melbourne’s St Kilda beach on Monday.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 07:01
Drone makers and suppliers, including two companies tied to the Trump family, rallied Friday after the White House announced tariffs on imports of unmanned aircraft systems and their components.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 07:00
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War and replace the armistice with a peace regime. He said dialogue could also curb Pyongyang’s advancing nuclear programme.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:53
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near Granada in Spain’s Andalusia region, with its epicenter near Alhendín and focus 2 kilometers deep. Emergency services received about 200 calls. No casualties have been reported, but cracks, minor collapses and other building damage prompted authorities to activate the regional seismic emergency plan.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:39
Palestinian residents of three homes in Qusra, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, say they have effectively been denied food and other supplies since Israeli settlers began a siege on Sunday. France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky says the Israeli military has not acted to remove them, reflecting divisions in Israeli politics.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:37
Israeli activist Alon Lee Green told Al Jazeera that soldiers deployed to protect Palestinians in Qusra, in the occupied West Bank, are supporting what he called “terrorist” settlers. Soldiers were also seen drinking tea with settlers besieging Palestinian homes.
Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov said air defenses shot down or suppressed eight drones overnight. A drone struck a private house in Shatura, injuring a 55-year-old woman and a 9-year-old boy; the boy is in critical condition and will be transferred to the Leonid Roshal Children’s Clinical and Research Center.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:35
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air-defense units had shot down five more “enemy drones” approaching the Russian capital. He had previously reported that seven Moscow-bound drones were destroyed.
People familiar with the matter said the Trump administration is increasingly centering its Cuba strategy on stronger sanctions and economic pressure rather than using military force to break the island’s Communist leadership.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:30
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visited the Expo Center construction site in Belgrade and shared breakfast with Chinese and Serbian workers. He said the project had entered its final construction and interior-finishing stages. China said it would support and participate in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and help ensure the venue is completed on time and to a high standard.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:16
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic toured the Expo Center construction site in Belgrade and shared breakfast with Chinese and Serbian workers. He said the project is in its final construction and interior-finishing stages and called for timely completion. China said it will support and participate in EXPO 2027 Belgrade.
Greenhouses and rented plots are helping Gaza farmers continue growing crops despite extensive destruction. In Nuseirat refugee camp, Mohammad al-Halabi tends tomatoes and eggplants on a 300-square-metre plot as he tries to revive the farming livelihood that was destroyed in Jabalia. More than 87 percent of Gaza’s agricultural land and greenhouses have been damaged, sharply reducing production.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:10
An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three others in an early Saturday attack, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:04
Canada’s chief trade negotiator told a government advisory group that substantial work remains before the two sides can reach an agreement to avert a new round of US tariffs next week.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 06:00
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada must scrap its retaliatory trade measures against US products to avoid new White House tariffs scheduled to take effect next week.
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi prayed Saturday at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, which Japan’s Asian neighbors view as a symbol of the country’s past militarism.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 06:00
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, as Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its surrender in World War Two. Asian neighbours regard the shrine, dedicated to the nation’s war dead, as a symbol of wartime aggression.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia’s Flores island early Saturday, killing at least 20 people and leaving others trapped under collapsed buildings. Landslides blocked roads while residents moved to higher ground over tsunami fears, as emergency crews worked to reach affected communities.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-15 05:36
The latest powerful earthquake in Indonesia has killed at least five people, The Straits Times reports, citing the governor of East Nusa Tenggara. Five bodies were recovered from collapsed buildings. The quake struck off the coast near Flores Island, where aftershocks reached magnitude 6.1 and residents were advised to move at least 2 kilometers inland amid a tsunami threat. Buildings across the island were damaged or destroyed.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people. Dozens of aftershocks followed, while landslides blocked roads across the region.
The death toll has climbed to 20 after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake and several powerful aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesia’s Flores Island, AFP reported, citing an emergency official.
At least five people were killed when a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, the provincial governor said. Search teams are looking for people trapped in damaged buildings after dozens of aftershocks. A tsunami warning was lifted about three hours later, while around 2,000 residents were evacuated.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast early Saturday, killing a man and a woman, The Straits Times reported. Aftershocks followed, including one measuring 6.1. Residents along Flores Island’s coast were advised to move at least 2 kilometers inland because of a tsunami threat.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and prompting residents to flee to higher ground. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and recorded several aftershocks.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing two people at L Say Maumere port and injuring another. Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged residents to leave beaches and riverbanks for inland or higher ground as they assess damage and aftershock risks.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck along Indonesia’s northern coast on Saturday morning local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers off Indonesia’s Flores region, prompting a tsunami warning and followed by at least two aftershocks. No immediate damage or casualties were reported.
A shallow magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores region early Saturday, with the epicentre 68km north-northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara. No immediate casualties or damage were reported. Indonesia’s meteorology agency issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move away from beaches and riverbanks and seek higher ground.
Two people have died after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s Flores Island, an official said. Authorities warned residents to watch for aftershocks, while the tsunami warning issued after the quake was lifted. Rescue teams are assessing damage and casualties across affected areas.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast in the Flores region at 5:58 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was 10 kilometers deep.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake was recorded off the Indonesian coast, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center said. The epicenter was 161 kilometers northeast of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 35 kilometers. A tsunami alert has been issued, with no deaths or casualties reported so far.
Police said five people were killed and a suspect also died Friday in Michigan. An extensive search unfolded around two homes and a wooded area.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:30
Eighty-one years after Japan’s unconditional surrender, some Japanese figures continue to ignore, deny or glorify the country’s wartime aggression, CGTN reports. A Chinese researcher says textbook revisions, the downplaying of the “comfort women” system and Unit 731, and politicians’ Yasukuni visits are eroding regional trust and hindering cooperation.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:18
After fleeing Sudan’s war, Sahra became head teacher of a refugee-camp primary school in Chad. Established in 2024 by Plan International and partners, the school now serves 1,059 pupils with 30 teachers, offering children education and protection amid displacement and violence.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:14
US President Donald Trump threatened at a New York rally on Friday to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory while vowing to “finish defeating” Iran. Iran rejected the claim on Saturday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the strategic waterway “will remain Iranian” and can be opened or closed only on Tehran’s orders.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-15 05:12
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States to end the war. Iran is working with Oman on a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but traffic will depend on a political solution and conditions the US must meet.
The US is preparing unprecedented economic measures against Iran as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran to capitulate after nearly six months of war, while downplaying the impact of the midterm elections.
The US says it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former Carter administration White House adviser dismisses that as a “pipe dream”. Another analyst says President Trump faces a stark choice: deploy up to 300,000 troops or risk “faltering” in front of Iran.
US President Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett said the remarks exaggerate the extent of US control over the international shipping route.
US President Donald Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory “pretty soon” after Iran is defeated.
Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after Iran is defeated. Iran's deputy foreign minister rejected the remarks, saying Tehran would not be intimidated and would retain control of the waterway. Trump also urged Americans to accept higher gasoline prices as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
US President Donald Trump said Washington remembers that its NATO allies refused to support it during its conflict with Iran. He argued that the United States had invested in NATO for decades, yet the alliance was not there when America asked for help.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz its “territory” after defeating Iran. Control of the vital waterway has become a major sticking point in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, and his remarks are likely to inflame tensions. Iran’s deputy foreign minister rejected the idea, saying the strait could not be taken over by a tweet, aircraft carrier or decree.
US President Donald Trump said Washington does not seek to destroy Iran but would respond “100 times harder” if the Islamic Republic attacks. He added that the US is capable of destroying “the whole place,” while saying it does not want to do so.
Donald Trump said he would “pretty soon” designate the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, while negotiations to end the war with Iran remain stalled. The seriousness of the remark and whether it represents a new administration policy are unclear. Iran has refused to reopen the waterway unless Washington changes course and meets its demands.
President Donald Trump urged Americans on Friday to tolerate a modest rise in gasoline prices, describing it as the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He also said he would soon announce a decision concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after the United States finishes defeating Iran. He claimed the US blockade prevents ships from passing without its permission. Trump had earlier said Washington fully controls the strait, while The Wall Street Journal reported that July traffic was one-fifth of its pre-conflict level.
World Archery’s Executive Board has lifted all previously imposed restrictions on Russian athletes, who had been required to compete as neutrals. Events governed by World Archery Europe remain subject to a separate decision by the continental federation. Standard eligibility, anti-doping and host-country requirements still apply.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:07
Successive heatwaves have visibly altered western Europe in satellite images, with shrinking glaciers, wildfire scars, parched fields and falling river levels. The Danube has reached its lowest levels in 30 years in several countries, while Alpine glaciers could be facing one of their worst summers for melting on record.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 05:01
As India, Qatar, China, Iran and Central Asian states expand contacts with the Taliban, campaigners fear fragmented diplomacy is weakening consistent demands for human-rights improvements. The UN says Taliban edicts have barred women from universities and most jobs while repressing minorities, activists and journalists.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 05:00
Chinese companies used facilities in Indonesia and Africa to obscure the origins of their products, helping them stay ahead of Trump’s tariffs and continue supplying solar panels to the US.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 05:00
Hundreds of people in pink gathered in Alice Springs to mourn five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was found after she disappeared in late April. Her family opened the service to the community. A 47-year-old man has been charged with her alleged murder and is awaiting trial.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:58
The WPGA Tour of Australasia announced the death of 18-year-old golfer Jessica Bang. The Australian player collapsed in Thailand on Aug. 1 while preparing for a tournament and later underwent emergency brain surgery in Bangkok.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:55
Morocco has installed new barbed wire and deployed additional police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing. Residents say stricter border controls do not address why young people are risking their lives to leave.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:54
Thailand has asked Russia to support launching negotiations on a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, its Foreign Ministry said after the ninth Russian-Thai commission meeting. The sides also discussed trade and investment, energy and food security, transport links, tourism and other areas of cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:53
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament approved the $93bn annual budget after a record 266-day deadlock, preserving funding for a government drone programme central to the island’s defence plans. The vote followed cuts to several spending areas amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 04:44
Around 10 drones and missiles were downed during a nighttime attack in Russia’s Rostov Region, Governor Yury Slyusar said. Damage to power lines in Millerovo district cut electricity to about 1,000 households across seven populated areas. No casualties were reported, and emergency responders are working at the scene.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 04:32
Harvard Management Co. disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, showing that the university’s endowment has profited from an early investment in Elon Musk’s giant rocket company.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 04:30
Thirty lions and tigers from a closed Argentine zoo are beginning a new life as they are moved to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the United States.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 04:30
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov said US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have never visited Kiev during their efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. He attributed the delay in a possible visit to the lack of “new ideas and new approaches” for discussion. Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly ready to meet them again over their proposals.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:25
The US president has dismissed reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a key US asset in the war on Iran. Soraya Lennie explains what is known about the situation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:21
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, saying the carrier’s more than 260-day deployment supporting the war with Iran was “not nearly long enough.” Families and lawmakers have raised concerns about sailors’ mental health and worsening conditions on the ship.
Donald Trump rejected concerns about worsening conditions and mental-health strain aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite reports of supply shortages and sailors attempting to jump ship. US lawmakers have sought an inquiry into the carrier’s deployment, which has lasted more than 250 days without a port stop. The Navy says it has not observed an increase in suicidal thoughts or attempts.
Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director best known for “On Golden Pond,” has died at 97. His daughter, Amy Rydell, confirmed that he died Thursday of natural causes.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-15 04:08
Japan’s Article 9 renounces war and prohibits maintaining military forces, but the article argues that rising defense spending, increased arms imports, eased export restrictions and long-range missile deployments have eroded its pacifist principles. With formal amendment difficult, right-wing forces have expanded the permitted scope of military action through reinterpretations and new laws.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:03
China’s landmark Ecological and Environmental Code came into force Saturday, strengthening the legal basis for harmonious coexistence between people and nature. The five-chapter code contains 1,242 articles on pollution control, ecological protection and green, low-carbon development, integrating and revising more than 30 laws, 100 administrative regulations and over 1,000 local regulations. China also marked its fourth National Ecology Day.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 04:00
Alexander Pataman of the World Russian People’s Council says Russia has enough resources and alternative logistics routes to withstand a possible suspension of Black Sea navigation with little economic damage. He argues the scenario would mean Ukraine’s “slow death” and says shipping through its major ports has effectively stopped.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 04:00
The US Food and Drug Administration has announced a Class 1 recall of about 19 million eggs because of possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination at two Texas farms. The white and brown shell eggs were distributed across six states, and exposure could cause severe illness or death.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:49
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says the agency is speeding up its Artemis moon program, with American astronauts expected to return to the lunar surface in 2028. He said the Artemis III rocket is currently being assembled.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:39
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and a military parade was held.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:39
More international visitors are adding Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei electronics market to their China itineraries, buying products such as AI plush toys, glasses and laptops. Its dense network of markets, suppliers and software and hardware firms helps attract shoppers and entrepreneurs with rapid prototyping and manufacturing capabilities.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 03:38
Taiwan’s annual military exercises are expanding and becoming more realistic, reflecting efforts to prepare both the armed forces and civilians for conflict.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:30
Iran has not decided to restart talks with the United States, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said. He said messages exchanged through Qatar and Pakistan are not negotiations, while separate discussions with Oman concern establishing a sea route through the Strait of Hormuz; the US must meet conditions before shipping resumes.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 03:26
A surrogate says the intended parents asked her to have an abortion after the fetus was diagnosed with a life-threatening heart condition. She refused, triggering a dispute across state lines that ended up in a Texas court.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 03:16
A missile struck an industrial site in Samara in the Volga area, Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said. A crisis response center has been established and first responders are working at the scene while damage and possible casualties are being verified.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:12
A 112-page Human Rights Watch report says US agencies responsible for combating discrimination have lost substantial staff and pursued fewer civil rights cases during the opening months of Donald Trump’s second term. It says Trump directives downgraded the federal role in civil rights protection, while some sexual-harassment and transgender-rights cases were suspended and new investigations, including one involving Nike, opened.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:04
Tropical Storm Lala is nearing Hawaii’s Big Island and is expected to intensify into a hurricane, creating a rare threat of a hurricane landfall there.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 03:00
Tropical Storm Lala is moving toward Hawaii’s Big Island with the threat of more than two feet of rain. It could become the first hurricane to hit the island in over a century.
Different experiences with technology have produced sharply different expectations in China and the US about what artificial intelligence will bring.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 03:00
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China has lodged serious protests over Japan’s negative moves concerning the Yasukuni war shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II. The spokesperson called the shrine a symbol of militarism honoring 14 convicted Class-A war criminals and urged Japan to confront its history of aggression and break with militarism.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 02:59
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China strongly deplores Japan’s moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine around the 81st anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II and has lodged serious protests. The spokesperson called the shrine a symbol of militarism and urged Japan to reflect on its history of aggression, break with militarism and rebuild trust through concrete actions.
A Hainan Airlines Airbus flying from Beijing to Manchester made an emergency landing at the airport in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. The regional emergencies department reported no deaths or injuries and said neither the aircraft nor ground infrastructure was damaged.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 02:52
Fitch on Friday raised the Republic of Congo’s long-term local-currency rating to “CCC+” from “CCC” while affirming its foreign-currency rating. The agency cited better regional financing conditions and a smoother debt repayment profile, which reduced refinancing risks.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:40
The article argues that Japanese society has not simply forgotten World War II but remembers it selectively. Atomic bombings, Okinawa and defeat remain prominent, while Japan’s responsibility for launching the war, invading Asia and inflicting suffering receives less attention. The author links this divide to victim-centered history education and politicians’ visits to Yasukuni Shrine.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:36
The documentary Symbiosis travels through China’s northwestern deserts, Yunnan’s mountain forests and coastal areas, telling real-life stories of coexistence and showing how ecological conservation can drive development and create lasting value from green mountains and clear waters.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-15 02:36
Russia has opened a criminal investigation into Michael Martens, a correspondent for Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, over public remarks about killing Russians, an informed source told TASS. The case concerns alleged incitement of hatred or enmity. Authorities are considering an international wanted notice and in-absentia pretrial detention; a conviction could bring up to six years in prison.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:22
A wildfire spread through the area of a tourist town on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, turning the night sky red with flames.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 02:16
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese occupation. Putin said Moscow-Pyongyang ties had reached an unprecedented level of comprehensive strategic partnership, with cooperation across all areas to support regional stability and security.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:12
On Saturday, President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea called for institutional arrangements to handle tensions involving North Korea.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:10
Venezuela’s interim government says 131 people considered political prisoners have been released under alternative measures to incarceration. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the move a crucial step toward reconciliation, while opposition groups verified only part of the releases and demanded that all political prisoners be freed.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 02:08
The league announced that Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will miss the first eight games of the 2026 season for violating its personal conduct policy.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-15 02:01
Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan has backed Andrew Bragg after his speech proposing a major cut to the national construction code and reducing net overseas migration from about 300,000 to below 180,000 a year. Senior Coalition figures dismissed the migration target as Bragg’s personal view, while moderates called the backlash an overreaction.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 02:00
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor who recently resigned amid plagiarism allegations and questions about his academic achievements, was found unresponsive at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday and later confirmed dead. Police said the death was unexpected but not believed to be suspicious. Arday denied plagiarism, while his family said a campaign of misinformation had been too much for him.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 01:41
Reports say former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead in London on Friday, days after resigning amid questions about his career.
The University of Cambridge confirmed that Black academic Jason Arday was found dead on Friday. Arday had resigned from the prestigious British institution the previous week after a high-profile plagiarism scandal that prompted claims of racism.
British academic and former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found unresponsive at a south London address, according to media reports citing authorities. He had resigned nine days earlier amid scrutiny of his academic work and allegations that parts of his doctoral thesis were plagiarised. Arday acknowledged mistakes but said he was wrongly portrayed as a liar and academic fraud.
UK media reported that former University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found unresponsive at a London address on Friday and pronounced dead at the scene. Police said his death was unexpected but not believed to be suspicious. Arday had resigned a week earlier amid plagiarism allegations.
Monitoring channels reported that Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s Savasleyka military airbase in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, where MiG-31 jets capable of launching Kinzhal ballistic missiles are based. Fires were seen after explosions. More blasts were reported in Samara, but the target and weapon involved remain unclear and the claims could not be immediately verified.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-15 01:39
The US Ground Forces have suspended all AH-64 Apache training flights after one helicopter crashed in Texas. The military said the aircraft will remain grounded until the cause is determined. Two people aboard the helicopter were killed in the August 12 crash.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-15 01:30
The US Army has temporarily suspended all Apache helicopter training flights following a crash near Fort Hood, Texas, this week that killed two soldiers.
The U.S. Army has temporarily suspended all Apache helicopter training missions after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
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