A library-themed event in Beijing has robots simulating human librarians’ workflow. They compete in collecting returned books, shelving them and checking shelves for errors, completing the tasks in sequence within 30 minutes.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 02:00
A three-and-a-half-month summer fishing moratorium has ended in some waters off Fujian Province. More than 8,000 fishing vessels have set sail to begin a new round of fishing operations.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 01:58
China launched its 24th group of low-orbit internet satellites on Sunday from a commercial spacecraft site in Hainan. The satellites, developed by the China Academy of Space Technology, were carried by a Long March-12 rocket, lifted off at 12:10 p.m. Beijing time and reached their planned orbits. The mission was the Long March family’s 663rd flight.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:58
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged mental health concerns aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln while praising the crew’s resilience. The carrier has gone more than 200 days without a port call, prompting Democratic lawmakers to seek answers amid families’ concerns about worsening conditions.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:49
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper acknowledged that the USS Abraham Lincoln’s crew is tired, while saying they continue to perform at full capacity. He said earlier complaints about food, hot water and other conditions had been addressed and resolved by leadership.
Adm Brad Cooper said mental health had become a priority aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, while acknowledging that extended Navy service at sea is exceptionally difficult. The carrier has spent more than 240 uninterrupted days at sea, prompting concern from sailors’ families about deteriorating mental health and onboard conditions.
US Central Command chief Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln and called its crew “awe-inspiring”. His visit followed reports of mental health and supply problems after more than 250 days at sea without a port call, including claims that some sailors tried to jump overboard. Congress has raised concerns about the 5,000-person crew.
U.S. Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper described his recent visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln as “awe-inspiring” and praised the crew’s “resilience.” His comments followed reports of mental-health concerns and deteriorating conditions aboard the aircraft carrier.
Ferrari’s first fully electric car, the Luce, sold for $40m at a Sotheby’s charity auction in California, setting a record for a new car sold at auction. The bespoke model has unique styling and parts, while proceeds will support the Ferrari Foundation’s educational programmes. Its launch had drawn criticism from some commentators over its five-seat electric design.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 01:47
Japanese editorials criticize Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration for avoiding historical reflection and downplaying wartime responsibility on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s surrender. They also warn that Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi’s Yasukuni visit and policies expanding defense capabilities could weaken pacifist principles, postwar democracy and ties with China and South Korea.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:46
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people, overtaking the 2018–2020 outbreak as the country’s deadliest. Confirmed infections have reached 4,945, including 101 new cases in 24 hours. A UN official calls for speed, scale and solidarity as the outbreak grows at a record pace.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:41
Government data shows that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,325 people, surpassing the death toll from the 2018-2020 outbreak and becoming the deadliest in the country’s history.
Government data says at least 2,325 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, exceeding the toll from 2018-20. Confirmed cases have reached 4,945, including 101 identified in the previous 24 hours, with six provinces affected. Uganda has also reported at least 20 cases.
British employers remain hesitant to recruit, while confidence is close to its weakest level outside the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Monday survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:40
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake was recorded off Indonesia, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center said. Its epicenter was 175 kilometers east of Labuan Bajo, with a focal depth of 36 kilometers. No casualties or damage were reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 01:32
Asian shares moved sideways on Monday as investors watched oil prices, which posted sizeable gains last week. With little progress toward ending the Iran war, inflation risks remained tilted upward.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:30
Experts from the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade said US-designed air-defense systems used by Arabian Peninsula countries create a huge cost imbalance when countering Iranian drones. A Shahed-136 costs $20,000-$50,000, compared with $4 million for a PAC-3 missile and $3 million for an AMRAAM-ER.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler returned to his dominant form at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. After taking a two-shot lead, he pulled away for an eight-shot victory in the opening event of the PGA Tour postseason.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 01:30
Israeli settlers have pitched tents near Umm Safa, northwest of Ramallah, in an attempt to establish a new illegal outpost, while other settlers have besieged three Palestinian families in Qusra for a week. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accused Israel of using settlers to advance “ethnic cleansing”. Reports also describe attacks, arrests and blocked medical access elsewhere in the West Bank.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:28
Israeli settlers have surrounded three homes in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra for a week, leaving Palestinian residents trapped inside. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel is responsible and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.
Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel’s far-right Netanyahu government, with settler attacks trapping Palestinian families in their homes. The violence comes as the government faces elections in October. The discussion examines why the attacks are increasing and their consequences, with views from Ofer Cassif, Mouin Rabbani and Ori Goldberg.
The remains of Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday. Zhu died on Aug. 12 aged 98 after serving as a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau Standing Committee and premier of the State Council. Flags will be lowered to half-mast nationwide, while an official obituary praised him as a loyal communist fighter and outstanding statesman and leader.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:25
Japan’s economy grew at an annualised 1.1% rate in the April-June quarter, government data showed, falling short of the 2.0% median market forecast.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:20
Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula produced an ash plume reaching 7 kilometers, with the trail extending 10 kilometers northeast. The Russian Academy of Sciences’ Far Eastern Branch said the volcano was given an orange aviation hazard code as the eruption continues rapidly.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:19
U.S. President Donald Trump said he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and an inappropriate, hostile signal. He also cited Seoul’s refusal to join U.S. actions to “denuclearize” Iran.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:18
US President Donald Trump said annual military exercises with South Korea send an “inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea. He ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills, scheduled for August 17 to 27, saying it was too late to cancel them.
US President Donald Trump says he instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and an inappropriate, hostile signal. South Korea’s Defense Ministry says the Ulchi Freedom Shield drill is proceeding as planned.
Donald Trump says he has ordered a substantial reduction in joint US-South Korea military drills, citing his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong-un and calling the exercises costly and hostile. Military officials warn North Korean forces are bringing back battlefield lessons from Ukraine, including drone, GPS-disruption and cyber tactics.
Donald Trump says he ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and an inappropriate, hostile signal to North Korea. Seoul’s defence ministry says the scheduled drills will proceed as planned.
President Donald Trump says in a Truth Social post that he instructed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea.
President Donald Trump said he told the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, suggesting the change was driven by frustration that the longtime US ally had not offered more support for his war with Iran.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States would scale back military exercises with key regional ally South Korea, citing his positive relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s lack of assistance with Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he had directed the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea. In the same social media post, he referred to Seoul’s refusal to participate in actions against Iran.
President Donald Trump said the US would substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, arguing that they send a “totally inappropriate and hostile” signal to North Korea. He said he had instructed War Secretary Pete Hegseth to cut the drills and cited his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong Un.
President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, saying Seoul declined to assist efforts to denuclearize Iran.
Donald Trump says the United States will substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, describing them as costly and sending an inappropriate, hostile signal. He also cited his very good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korea’s recent refusal to join the US in Iran’s “denuclearisation.”
Stripe has finalized an agreement to acquire OpenRouter for more than $7 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The startup helps companies switch between artificial intelligence models.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:15
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend and address a grand meeting in Beijing on Aug. 17 marking the centenary of late leader Jiang Zemin’s birth. The event at the Great Hall of the People is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. and will be broadcast live.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:14
An African Union delegation has begun a two-day visit to Sudan to push for a ceasefire, better humanitarian access and a revived political process. The Sudanese Armed Forces hold much of Khartoum, while the Rapid Support Forces remain entrenched in Darfur and fighting continues in Kordofan. Neither side has secured a decisive victory, complicating the AU’s diplomacy.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 01:13
A Financial Times poll found that more than 53% of registered US voters believe their finances have worsened since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. Discontent over the economy and living costs is growing, while Democrats hold an advantage on jobs and economic management. Experts said the negative mood could hurt Republicans in the midterm elections.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 01:12
A Chagossian government-in-exile official said the Iran war has highlighted Diego Garcia’s strategic value after the Pentagon shifted some logistics there from Bahrain following an Iranian strike. He called the U.K.-U.S. base integral to regional security and said the move underscored concerns about a proposed transfer of Chagos sovereignty to Mauritius.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 00:38
Burgers are surging in popularity in China as budget-conscious diners and smaller households make the sandwich a hot fast-food battleground. Global restaurant chains, hotpot operators and coffee brands are all competing for a share.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 00:30
Ukrainian forces carried out 26 attacks on the Donetsk People’s Republic over the past 24 hours, according to the DPR department documenting Ukrainian war crimes. It said one civilian was killed and 12 people were wounded, including a child, along with two Russian Emergencies Ministry employees. Homes, vehicles, equipment and civilian infrastructure were damaged.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 00:24
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian drone attacks during the day killed one civilian and wounded 10 others, including a child. A fire crew was also attacked, injuring two Russian emergencies ministry employees. Homes, civilian infrastructure and vehicles were damaged.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend after tanker attacks, according to data released Monday, as U.S.-Iran talks aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict stalled.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 00:20
Bloomberg reports that tankers from the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait have been moving through the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders off for months. The covert traffic may exceed the market estimate of 4 million barrels per day but exposes vessels to attack risks. Together with pipeline flows and reserve releases, it is helping limit the conflict’s economic impact.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply over the weekend after tanker attacks as US-Iran talks stalled. The United States said it could sustain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely, while Iran said US forces had been expelled from the surrounding waters and barred from returning.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened, saying global oil flows need to resume. He said Turkey and Iran both support keeping oil moving through the strategic waterway at the centre of tensions between the United States and Iran.
Iranian Army Chief Commander Amir Hatami said US forces had been expelled from the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz and would not be allowed to return. He said Iran would not permit US military bases in the region to return to their former state.
Donald Trump says he will soon designate the Strait of Hormuz as US territory, while Iran calls the threat “nonsense”. The two sides remain locked over passage through the strategic waterway, a US naval blockade and commitments in a June memorandum of understanding. Iran is also negotiating with Oman on managing maritime traffic.
Armando Mema of the national conservative Freedom Alliance says Finnish President Alexander Stubb cannot oppose Washington on policy toward Russia and has repeatedly acted to please US diplomats. Mema calls Finland a US satellite state and says its NATO-aligned policy is blocking restored ties with Moscow.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 00:06
From egg sandwiches in Tokyo to dairy shelves in Athens, overseas supermarkets are becoming a popular way for travelers to experience everyday local life and discover distinctive foods. Their familiar routines and unfamiliar products offer an accessible, self-directed travel experience, although excessive tourism can undermine that ordinary character.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-17 00:05
Only about a quarter of women in the UK invest, yet Fidelity International found female individual investors achieved a 50% cumulative return over three years, compared with 47% for men. Analysts point to women trading less, showing greater risk awareness, diversifying more and linking investments to practical life goals.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-17 00:05
Thirty-five Palestinian prisoners released by Israel have returned to Gaza, where they were met by emotional reunions. Rights groups say more than 9,400 Palestinians remain detained and have documented torture, sexual violence and deliberate starvation in Israeli custody.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 00:05
Hamas political chief al-Khayya met Jared Kushner in Egypt and called on the Board of Peace to “compel” Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan. The Tehran-US Hormuz deal has expired as sanctions and the blockade tighten.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-17 00:00
The memorandum intended to end fighting between the United States and Iran expires on Monday, while both sides accuse the other of breaching it. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran has not decided whether to resume talks, and Donald Trump says the US will soon claim the Strait of Hormuz. Key commitments, including ending military operations and restoring shipping, remain unfulfilled.
Authorities in Zimbabwe are continuing to search Lake Kariba for victims after an overloaded ferry capsized last week. The recovery of 12 additional bodies has raised the death toll to 84, with more than 80 people killed in the disaster.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-17 00:00
Zimbabwean police say at least 84 people have died after an overloaded passenger ferry overturned on Lake Kariba during heavy winds. Search efforts continue, with at least 18 children among the dead. The vessel could carry 90 people but may have had as many as 153 aboard.
Rescuers recovered eight more bodies on Sunday after a ferry capsized earlier this week on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, raising the death toll to at least 80. The search continues, with authorities warning that the number of casualties may still increase.
Zimbabwe’s national police service said the death toll from the August 11 boat accident on Lake Kariba had reached 80 after eight additional bodies were found.
Police said the death toll from Tuesday’s boat capsize on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba reached 80 after eight more bodies were recovered Sunday. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the accident a national disaster and ordered full support for affected families. Authorities said 77 people were rescued.
Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has killed 72 people after rescuers recovered 25 bodies on Saturday. The vessel overturned in rough waters while carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members, exceeding its licensed capacity of 90; 77 people were rescued the next day, while searches for others continue.
Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says Israeli forces should kill 30 to 40 people in Gaza each night and target people beyond those posing an immediate danger. He also backs permanent Palestinian departure and Israeli settlement in Gaza, and vowed to help enable executions of Palestinians convicted in military courts.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 23:58
With water covering nearly three-quarters of the planet, it is hardly surprising that the oceans offer marine photographers such a wide range of opportunities.
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CNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-16 23:58
Switzerland will provide 600,000 Swiss francs, or about $730,000, through UNESCO to preserve and restore the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra after it was damaged in a Russian attack in June. Ukraine’s Security Service said a Russian Shahed-type drone struck the Dormition Cathedral and caused a fire, but firefighters prevented major structural damage.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 23:54
Ahead of opening statements on Monday in the trial of the man accused of killing rapper Tupac Shakur, the BBC spoke with his stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur. He reflected on Tupac’s legacy, the night of the shooting and growing up alongside a major figure in hip-hop.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 23:21
Ghana has emerged as Africa’s leading advocate for reparations from Western nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade. It sponsored a UN resolution and hosted an Accra summit calling for apologies, debt relief and compensation. Foreign Minister Samuel Okuzeto Ablakwa also wants institutions such as the Church of England held accountable.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 23:09
Two dinosaur films made a modest showing at the North American box office this weekend. “Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie” and “The End of Oak Street” competed for third place behind “Spider-Man” and “The Odyssey.”
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-16 23:00
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people among 4,945 confirmed cases, with a 47.0% case-fatality rate, according to health authorities. It has surpassed the country’s previous deadliest outbreak, affecting 55 health zones across six provinces. The WHO warns it could become the worst on record.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★★2026-08-16 22:59
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to commit to always acting independently of the White House. Critics worry that the Justice Department is carrying out President Donald Trump’s political agenda.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 22:58
At least seven people have died in storms and flooding that struck Indiana on August 11, The New York Times reported. The victims were aged four to 86. Wind gusts topped 44 meters per second in some areas, floodwaters broke a 113-year record, and more than 125,000 customers remained without power.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 22:32
Indiana public safety officials say at least seven people have died after days of heavy rain and historic flooding across the state.
Russian artist Marina Kuklachyova has been crowned Mrs. Russia 2026 at a Moscow beauty pageant. She won the crown and an opportunity to shoot a music video. Contestants from across Russia took part in finals themed “Woman-Galaxy.”
TTASSOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-16 22:15
Recent shootings have exposed Thailand’s troubled relationship with guns. The country is estimated to have 2,000–3,000 gun deaths a year and more than 10 million civilian-owned firearms, including 4 million unlicensed weapons. Critics point to lifetime permits, no mental-health screening and weak storage rules as major loopholes.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 22:09
Trump envoy Jared Kushner held a rare meeting in Egypt with Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya in an effort to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire talks. He is due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu after the Israeli prime minister rejected a US-backed 15-point road map. Hamas urged mediators and the Board of Peace to compel Israel to approve the plan, and demanded an end to attacks and an Israeli withdrawal to the so-called yellow line before implementation.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 22:07
Hamas urged mediators and the Board of Peace to pressure Israel to fulfill the Gaza ceasefire agreement and approve the peace plan’s second phase. It reiterated that it accepts the proposed roadmap without disclosing its details. Talks in Egypt’s El Alamein included Jared Kushner and mediators from Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye.
US Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks in Egypt with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya on implementing the US-backed Gaza peace plan. Israel rejected the proposal last week, insisting Hamas must be fully disarmed before any Israeli withdrawal; the talks reportedly also covered weapons decommissioning and humanitarian efforts.
US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt as he sought to advance Donald Trump’s Gaza plan, which Israel has rejected. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the agreement, while Kushner pressed for the group’s disarmament and an end to any future role in governing Gaza. The meeting has not been confirmed by Hamas or the US envoy.
The UAE and seven other countries condemned Israel’s rejection of Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end the Gaza war. Their statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators in Egypt.
Jared Kushner held meetings in Egypt’s El Alamein on the Gaza situation, according to Al Hadath. Sources said he met mediators in indirect Israel-Hamas talks, Hamas leaders and Gaza Board of Peace high representative Nickolay Mladenov. Egyptian President Abdelfattah el-Sisi had earlier urged all sides to honor the October 2025 agreement.
Envoys of Donald Trump are in the Middle East to press for a Gaza peace plan. Hamas officials attended some of the meetings.
Hamas says a delegation is meeting in Cairo to press for Israel’s compliance with a roadmap agreed with the US-led “Board of Peace.” The talks will address alleged Israeli violations, Gaza ceasefire consolidation and disputes over implementing its next phases, as mediators continue their efforts.
Moroccan security forces detained 294 sub-Saharan migrants and 61 Moroccans accused of facilitating an attempt to enter the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. The arrests came as security was tightened after a previous mass crossing, while migrants remaining in Ceuta protested for asylum and against being returned to Morocco.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 21:51
A substantial Moroccan security presence now surrounds Fnideq after online hoaxes said the frontier into Spain’s Ceuta enclave would be opened. Hundreds of migrants, most from sub-Saharan Africa, are in the vicinity, reviving fears of a mass crossing after tens of thousands tried to reach the Spanish territory just weeks ago.
Five male teenagers died and four people were seriously injured when a car travelling the wrong way on the M9 in County Kildare collided head-on with another vehicle early on Sunday. Police are investigating, while the families of those in the second car remain in hospital.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:50
The Financial Times reports that OpenAI disbanded its preparedness team at the end of last month, shifting biosecurity and cybersecurity responsibilities into existing teams. The move is the latest safety-team shakeup as the company heads toward an expected major IPO. Team head Dylan Scandinaro will focus on recursive self-improving AI.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 21:32
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain to discuss justice, trade and sovereignty amid great-power rivalry. As the rules-based order frays, the programme asks whether middle powers must choose sides or can forge their own path—and whether smaller nations can still hold superpowers accountable when they ignore their own rules.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:23
Nearly 150 non-profit, multicultural and social-service organisations are urging Anthony Albanese’s government not to restrict temporary migrants’ work rights. Their open letter says removing the rights would take away people’s income and independence, and calls instead for faster applications, legal assistance and continued permission to work.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:17
AFP News AgencyNew Zealand’s a2 Milk said on Monday that its full-year profit fell 44%, weighed down by lower revenue from its key China-label infant formula product. Temporary supply-chain disruptions had restricted the product’s availability.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 21:10
Cameroon defeated tournament debutant Malawi 3-0 to claim the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title for the first time.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:07
Cameroon defeated Malawi to win the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time.
CCTV at a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland appears to show Israeli tourists harassing staff over a wall map bearing the words “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” before ripping the framed Palestine map down.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-16 21:02
Police in Kentucky say a shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington left one person dead and four others injured. Officers responded to reports of gunfire shortly before 7 p.m.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:00
Andrei Klepach, chief economist at Kremlin-controlled state bank VEB.RF, was reportedly dismissed on Aug. 16, a day after Russian media circulated his warnings that Russia was losing its economic and technological competition with the West. He said Russia would not collapse but was almost certain to face a social crisis. The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the claims.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-16 21:00
VEB.RF’s press service says Andrei Klepach has left his post as chief economist and that a successor has already been chosen, with an appointment expected soon. Klepach had held the position since 2014 while also serving as the corporation’s deputy chairman.
In an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Hamas had demonstrated every possible form of sincere solidarity, while Israel continued what he called aggressive attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. He added that Trump is concerned and that Türkiye will keep warning against further escalation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 20:55
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon are causing serious concern in Ankara.
Hurricane Lala passed parts of Hawaii overnight and weakened slightly into a tropical storm by Sunday morning, bringing heavy rain and sustained winds of 70 mph. Thousands lost power, and at least 100 homes were damaged.
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Tropical Storm Lala continues to batter parts of Hawaii, including the Big Island and Oahu, leaving one person dead. After narrowly missing landfall, it could bring nearly three feet of rain and damaging winds to parts of the state on Sunday.
Hurricane Lala has hit Hawaii, while Trump approved FEMA assistance for Indiana.
Nearly 130,000 utility customers in Hawaii remained without electricity on Sunday morning after Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island and weakened to a tropical storm.
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing near Hawaii without making landfall. It is still battering the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts, along with heavy rain and strong winds across the islands.
Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing south of Hawaii without making landfall, but strong winds, heavy rain, flash floods and mudslides continued to threaten the islands. More than 60,000 households lost power, three hospitals switched to generators, at least one person died in a car accident on the Big Island and 19 roofs were blown off.
Hurricane Lala failed to make a historic direct strike on Hawaii, yet torrential rain and hurricane-strength winds continue to leave flooding, mudslides and blackouts across the islands. With the storm moving west, authorities are telling residents to stay sheltered while hazardous conditions remain.
Category 1 Hurricane Lala approached southern Hawaii’s Big Island, with forecasts warning of up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Hawaii declared a state of emergency, closed airports and opened shelters as tens of thousands of customers lost power.
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro launched their presidential campaigns with rallies in their political strongholds. Both appealed to women voters by promising to combat rising femicide and gender-based violence. Brazil’s presidential election is set for October 4.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-16 20:36
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has begun seeking a historic fourth term, promising to keep the right from returning to power. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro, has also launched his campaign, saying he will fight “this system”. Polls show Lula narrowly ahead in a likely runoff.
Brazil’s October presidential election is taking shape as another contest between the Lula and Bolsonaro camps. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term, while Flávio Bolsonaro is standing in for his imprisoned father. The two leading candidates are close in the polls: Lula is emphasizing Brazil’s sovereignty amid tensions with Washington, while Flávio is drawing on his family’s far-right base and links to Donald Trump.
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