A police report says actor Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were at the South Carolina apartment where she died over the weekend.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 00:00
Bank of America says Nvidia shares could be trading at a discount of as much as 50% because investors are overstating risks tied to the artificial-intelligence chip leader.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 00:00
Donald Trump says no talks with Tehran are scheduled, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims the United States is “begging” for negotiations.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 00:00
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran were planned and maintained that the Strait of Hormuz was still open, despite limited traffic and a reported attack on a ship. Regional officials said Trump also threatened Oman as it tried to broker a shipping agreement with Tehran.
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said US plans to unilaterally reopen the Strait of Hormuz for navigation and then control it exceed Washington’s actual ability to implement them. He called for a new regional cooperation framework to succeed US hegemony in the Persian Gulf. Donald Trump had earlier backed declaring the strait US territory.
Donald Trump says the US has no talks with Iran under way or scheduled, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains open and a naval blockade of Iranian ports is still in force. His comments come as Iran and Oman continue discussions on managing the waterway. Mediators say they are awaiting an Iran-Oman deal before pushing Washington and Tehran to resume negotiations, while an apparent US policy shift has stalled progress toward talks and restored maritime traffic.
Trump says the United States is not holding talks with Iran and claims the Strait of Hormuz is “open and operating.”
As Washington prepares a new wave of severe sanctions and continues pressure through trade embargoes, asset freezes and a naval blockade, Iranian authorities say they could shift to offensive operations while preparing for a possible ground invasion. Iran is rerouting imports through land borders and the Caspian Sea, and says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfils conditions in the expired memorandum of understanding.
US President Donald Trump said Washington and Tehran were not holding or planning any talks. He claimed the Strait of Hormuz was “open and operating,” contradicting Iranian reports, while British military officials said a projectile hit a ship leaving the strait. Israel also struck a Syrian military airbase, drawing condemnation from Syria, the US and Turkey.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no talks were underway or scheduled with Iran, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz was open. His claim conflicted with Iran’s earlier statement that the vital waterway was still closed to shipping.
The Washington Post says statements by Donald Trump and JD Vance suggest they view Iran policy differently, despite the White House denying a split. The report says Vance prioritizes keeping fuel prices low and restoring normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has repeatedly identified preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons as Washington’s main goal.
The 60-day negotiation window under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding expired on August 17 without a deal, leaving diplomacy in limbo and reviving concerns about security in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump said Washington would not seek an extension, while Iranian officials blamed US actions for undermining the agreement. Shipping remains far below pre-conflict levels as international and regional actors urge renewed talks.
President Donald Trump says the United States has no talks planned with Iran, while insisting the Strait of Hormuz remains “open and operating.” Traffic through the waterway has been limited, and a ship leaving it was reportedly struck.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran would soon correct Donald Trump’s misconception that the Strait of Hormuz is US territory. Trump had earlier posted a map depicting the strait as part of the United States. Gharibabadi also noted that Trump used the name Persian Gulf in his post.
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that no talks with Iran are currently underway or scheduled. In a Truth Social post, he said the naval blockade remains fully in force, the Strait of Hormuz is operating openly, and all water mines have been removed or detonated.
Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said Doha hopes Oman and Iran can reach an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, allowing U.S.-Iran talks to resume. He said efforts are focused on easing tensions and restarting implementation of the memorandum, requiring a ceasefire, an open strait, freedom of navigation and a return to negotiations.
US President Donald Trump said he would not seek to revive a ceasefire deal with Iran that has lapsed, leaving the simmering Middle East conflict and the struggle for control of the Strait of Hormuz in limbo.
Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until the United States fulfills conditions of an interim agreement signed with Iran in June. State media published his remarks on Tuesday.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until Washington meets the Iran-US memorandum’s conditions. Tehran demands an end to the blockade, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, removal of the oil embargo, and a halt to threats and military operations on all fronts.
Thousands remain displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake killed at least 70 people. Authorities in Manggarai are rushing food, water and medicine to those affected.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 23:59
A report and interviews with lawyers indicate growing concern in China that routine representation could later be treated as criminal conduct. Cases involving major companies, online platforms, property, financial risks or collective lawsuits may acquire political significance, prompting lawyers to ask whether today’s work could be reclassified years later.
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BBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:53
On August 17, Russia’s Supreme Court upheld the ban preventing the liberal Yabloko party from competing in this year’s State Duma elections. More than 80 young supporters gathered outside the Moscow courthouse and were detained, while several antiwar Russians described police pressure and the arrests.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:48
Russian Defense Ministry air defense forces shot down 11 drones flying toward Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said. Emergency service personnel are working at the site where debris fell.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:47
US lawmakers are renewing demands for answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing reports of shortages and crew members attempting to go overboard. They question whether the carrier’s record deployment of more than 260 days reflects a broader pattern of poor planning during the Iran war. Trump and defense officials dispute the reports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:45
Reports have raised concerns about poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The aircraft carrier, which was expected to return in May, has remained at sea for about 250 consecutive days because of the US war with Iran and is due to come home from the Middle East soon. BBC Verify tracked its movements using satellite imagery; it last docked in December.
More than 200 workers at Urenco’s Capenhurst uranium-enrichment site in Cheshire have voted to strike over pay, Unite said. The employees rejected a proposed 4.1% raise despite the company’s record €27.3 billion in orders; the strike date has not been set.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:41
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing aides to arrange a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as soon as this fall, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:35
Following a Republican redraw of Florida’s congressional boundaries, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz emerged as the Democratic nominee in the newly configured district.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:34
CNN is tracking Florida’s primaries, focusing on the governor and Senate races along with three key House contests. It is also following primary elections in Alaska and Wyoming.
Scientists say human-caused climate change was the main factor behind record sea temperatures around Europe this summer, warning of severe risks to marine ecosystems and coastal communities. The Mediterranean averaged a record 27°C in July, while waters near Mallorca reached 33°C in early August.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:34
The report examines Natalie Harp’s controversial tenure as one of Donald Trump’s closest aides.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:31
The Canada Daily newsletter delivers the latest business, economic and political news through five bureaus across the country.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:30
Small US oil companies will sign an agreement with Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA in Houston on Tuesday to extract hydrocarbons in Venezuela, Politico reported, citing sources. Hydrocarbons Minister Paula Henao plans to attend, while the White House will not participate in the ceremony.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 23:18
Mason Greenwood scored in the second half as Fenerbahce came from behind to draw 1-1 at home against Lyon in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. Lois Openda had put Lyon ahead. Viking Stavanger also recovered from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Dinamo Zagreb.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:06
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board is again weighing Union Pacific’s plan to combine with Norfolk Southern, but says restarting the process is not an endorsement of the $85 billion transaction.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 23:01
A Venezuelan former baseball player who works as a player development instructor for the San Diego Padres has been detained by U.S. immigration officials.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:00
A member of the San Diego Padres’ player development staff was detained in Texas last week while traveling and is being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. struck a deal to buy LCN, its second transaction in a week as the firm advances plans to expand its $4 trillion money-management arm.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 23:00
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is suing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to compel the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces state charges over a Minneapolis shooting that wounded a man and allegations that he lied about the incident. Castro has been jailed in Texas for nearly three months, while Ellison warns he could be released or flee to Mexico.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:55
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro to face trial in Minnesota. Castro is accused of shooting a victim during Operation Metro Surge.
Russia’s embassy in London accused the UK of deliberately escalating the Ukraine crisis after reports said British-made drones were used in long-range strikes on Russian territory, including oil refineries and warehouses. It warned that deeper British involvement would bring consequences, while London said it remained committed to supplying Ukraine. Separately, a Russian missile strike on Pechenihy in Kharkiv region killed 10 people and injured 17, according to Ukrainian authorities.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:41
Russia has warned of “consequences” after British-made drones were confirmed to have been used in recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia. Its embassy in the UK accused Britain of deliberately escalating the crisis, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham said London would continue to support Ukraine “100%.”
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo has become the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Beninese-French singer was honored at a Los Angeles ceremony attended by film stars and prominent music-industry figures, marking a milestone for African music.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 22:41
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Syria brought its security status quo with Israel close to collapse by allowing Turkish troops to deploy at an airbase near Aleppo. The statement said Israel would not tolerate threats to its security and favored restoring the status quo.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:34
The Atlantic reports that the United States and NATO are not prepared for a hypothetical scenario in which China invades Taiwan while Russia attacks a NATO member in Eastern Europe. Experts say the alliance recognizes a major planning gap, while the United States lacks the stockpiles and industrial capacity for prolonged fighting on multiple fronts.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:31
A senior FIFA Council member has withdrawn his support for Gianni Infantino, saying the dismissal of fellow executive Kevin Lamour was the “final straw.”
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 22:30
Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died aged 77 in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with family at his side. His cause of death was not disclosed. The band cancelled shows in Utah and Colorado this week but plans to resume its tour over the weekend.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:25
Frank Beard, drummer for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, has died at 77. He passed away Tuesday at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, with his family at his side.
Russia attacked one of Ukraine’s DTEK thermal power plants on Aug. 18, severely damaging equipment and forcing the facility to stop generating electricity, the company said. DTEK did not identify the plant or estimate when generation could resume. It said its thermal plants have been targeted more than 230 times since February 2022.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:25
Russia and Myanmar signed a memorandum covering cooperation in electric power and oil and gas. The countries reaffirmed their interest in expanding contacts between energy agencies and pursuing promising joint projects, with Russia offering expertise to support Myanmar’s energy security.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:22
Ukraine’s recently dismissed former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, has called for a presidential election during the war, mounting the most direct political challenge to Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022. Fedorov said Ukraine must restore a full democratic process despite the prolonged conflict. Elections have been suspended since martial law was imposed.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:21
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged Ukraine to restore a full democratic process during the war through a legal, safe and realistic election mechanism. He said voting rights should cover military personnel, Ukrainians abroad and people in frontline areas, and that Putin must not decide when Ukrainians choose their government.
President Volodymyr Zelensky formally nominated acting Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara and acting Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha for the posts, pending parliamentary approval. Ukrainian forces also launched a large-scale drone attack toward Moscow, with Russian authorities reporting hundreds of drones and damage or fires at several sites. Moscow separately threatened the U.K. over reports of British drones being used in strikes inside Russia.
Ukrainian outlet ZN.UA, citing undisclosed sources, reports that Defense Procurement Agency chief Arsen Zhumadilov has submitted his resignation and will formally leave on Sept. 1. The Defense Ministry has not confirmed the report; Artem Romaniukov may serve as acting replacement.
Assam activist Pranab Doley was arrested after protesting a proposed luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park. Although a court granted him bail, the government invoked the National Security Act to keep him detained, intensifying debate over land rights, conservation and development around the park.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:18
Russian citizen Galina Bobreneva was detained by ICE at Burbank airport while awaiting a marriage-based green card. She spent more than two weeks in the Adelanto detention center, describing shortages of water, medical care, and functioning showers; the Department of Homeland Security denied those claims. She was later released on a $35,000 bond with an electronic ankle monitor, prompting her husband Brent Jindra to withdraw his support for Trump.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:16
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for a “legal, safe, and realistic mechanism” to restore a fully functioning democratic process while the war continues. He acknowledged the challenges of securing voting rights for service members, Ukrainians abroad, and people in frontline areas, but said difficulty does not make elections impossible. President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Fedorov in July, reportedly after a conflict with armed forces chief Oleksandr Syrskyi; protests seeking his reinstatement continue.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:13
A major trial brought by 29 US states has opened in Oakland, California, with prosecutors alleging Meta knowingly exposed children to Facebook and Instagram, failed to keep under-13s off the platforms and designed them to be addictive. Meta denies that social-media addiction exists and disputes the states’ evidence. The states are seeking billions of dollars and changes to platform features.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:11
Opening statements have begun in a federal case brought by 29 US states against Meta. The states allege that Facebook and Instagram were designed to hook young users, encourage excessive use and collect data from children under 13. Meta rejects the claims as unsubstantiated and says it has strong protections for teenagers.
A lawyer for the California attorney general’s office told jurors that Meta deceived the public for years by targeting children on Facebook and Instagram with technology designed to make them compulsive users and increase advertising revenue.
Meta, the social media giant, is due to defend itself in a landmark trial amid accusations that it knowingly and intentionally designed features that addicted children under 13 to its platforms.
A coalition of states is set to argue in California federal court that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram in ways that harmed young users’ mental health. The trial could reshape some of the world’s most popular apps.
Meta faces regulatory and legal challenges in the US, Europe and elsewhere over claims that Facebook and Instagram were designed to encourage addictive use and harm young people. A trial brought by 29 US states begins in California on Tuesday, with prosecutors seeking damages and platform changes to protect minors.
North Korea condemned military exercises by the United States and South Korea, saying it would continue exercising its right to self-defence against what it called military threats from the two countries, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 22:10
Donald Trump has halted talks with Iran, signaling a new approach to the war that has lasted nearly six months.
CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 22:01
The National Symphony Orchestra will distribute its 2026-27 season across six venues in Washington, D.C., and nearby suburbs while the Kennedy Center is closed.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 22:00
Two major Wall Street firms are declining the opportunity to bring in billions of dollars in assets, suggesting that a booming tax strategy may be too good to be true—even for the richest 1%.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 22:00
Bolivia has arrested Fernando Cerimedo, a political consultant who worked with several Latin American right-wing leaders, on suspicion of plotting a murder. The arrest followed an attack on lawyer and activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for opposing conservative reforms and corruption.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:50
Liberia has agreed to take in as many as 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the next 12 months, the government said. An initial group of 20 is expected to arrive on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:50
Liberia will accept up to 1,200 deportees from the United States who are nationals of other countries, with an initial group of 20 expected in the coming days. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah said they will be received as guests and may leave freely. The arrangement is facing several lawsuits in the US.
Liberian authorities announced Tuesday that the West African country has agreed to accept up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States.
Dog owners in several Russian regions say their pets became seriously ill or died three to five days after receiving Multikan-8 vaccinations. Yarcube reported 20 to 25 deaths in the Yaroslavl region that owners blame on batch No. 20. Authorities and veterinarians have not established that the vaccine caused the deaths, and no autopsy results have confirmed rabies.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:49
OpenAI says it has slowed development of its most powerful AI models and paused their training for two weeks as cybersecurity concerns grow. The move follows an incident involving Hugging Face and preliminary data suggesting the Astra model could reach a critical cybersecurity capability level. OpenAI has tightened internet isolation and expanded monitoring of its models.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:46
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration had sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye under an executive order. The Court said measures targeting its judges, prosecutors and staff “undermine the rule of law,” but said it remains undeterred.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 21:45
The United States imposed sanctions on two senior members of the International Criminal Court on Tuesday. The court said the move undermines the rule of law, marking the Trump administration’s latest action against the Hague-based institution established to prosecute war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity.
The Trump administration has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the measures as part of a campaign to “dismantle” the court; the sanctions freeze US-based assets and bar US entities from transacting with them.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio imposed new sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials Tuesday as part of his campaign to “dismantle” the court.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, accusing them of targeting officials from governments that do not accept the court’s jurisdiction. The move is the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to dismantle the ICC.
The United States imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, the Japanese judge who presides over the International Criminal Court, on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website.
Roscosmos and NASA are negotiating how responsibilities will be divided for deorbiting the International Space Station after 2030, CEO Dmitry Bakanov said. The station’s operation has been extended from 2028 to 2030, leaving about a year and a half for talks, he said.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:30
Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, has become central to an ugly clash between the White House and Senator Jon Ossoff. The Democratic lawmaker angered the administration by drawing attention to Harp’s close relationship with the president.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:30
Sen. Jon Ossoff appeared alongside Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly on Tuesday and launched a campaign-style broadside against Donald Trump, calling him a “draft-dodging, crook president.” The attack marks the latest episode in an escalating feud with the White House.
The US Department of Agriculture has proposed rescinding the entire 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which bars road construction and logging across nearly 45 million acres of national forest land. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the move would reduce wildfire risk and return authority to local managers. Environmental groups warn it could enable development and increase human-caused fires. Public comments are due by September 21.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:26
The Pentagon has awarded Raytheon a multibillion-dollar contract to sharply increase Tomahawk cruise-missile production and deliver the weapons at unprecedented scale and speed. Military analysts say the deal supports concerns that the US may be running short of critical munitions, while raising questions about defence strategy, a possible arms race and further conflict.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 21:26
Syria says it is cooperating with the IAEA to investigate the legacy of nuclear activities under ousted leader Bashir al-Assad. The watchdog says it found several tonnes of nuclear material at an undeclared site; Syria says it is not dangerous and will remain in its custody under international safeguards.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 21:25
The WHO says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains a global health emergency after cases surpassed 5,000 and deaths exceeded 2,320. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that the epidemic is far from controlled and that unidentified transmission chains are still spreading the disease.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-18 21:24
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could be controlled within three months if the necessary resources are secured. More than 2,300 people have died, making it the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history.
An Israeli strike on a crowded cafe in Gaza City’s port reportedly killed at least six people and injured 14 others. The attack came as negotiations on an agreement to end hostilities remained stalled. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to reject withdrawal before Hamas disarms, while the Israeli military said it targeted Hamas commanders planning attacks but offered no evidence.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-18 21:03
An Israeli strike hit a cafe in the port area west of Gaza City, killing six Palestinians, including a child, and injuring several others. Reports said the blast threw victims into the sea, while Israel said it had targeted four Hamas commanders.
Clothing can influence how the body copes with extreme heat, but no single fabric is always best. Weight, construction, airflow, fit, color and moisture management may matter just as much as choosing cotton, linen or polyester.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 21:01
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced new limits on data centers. As the midterm elections approach, more governors are shifting their positions or taking steps to curb the energy-hungry facilities tech giants are building, while public opinion turns against them.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 21:00
The Trump administration is lowering expectations for a last-minute agreement with Canada that would avert new tariffs due to take effect Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 21:00
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump spoke by phone as negotiators sought a last-minute agreement to prevent 50 percent US tariffs on about $20bn in Canadian imports. Experts and business officials warn the measures could cause job losses and closures in sectors including lumber, wine and dairy, while complicating wider USMCA negotiations.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, Carney’s office said. Canada is seeking a last-minute deal to prevent new 50% tariffs from taking effect at midnight on Wednesday.
The United States and Canada are holding last-minute talks to prevent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Relations could worsen at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday if Donald Trump proceeds with a plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products.
Canada is racing to reach a deal with the Trump administration on Tuesday, before a midnight deadline, to avert a 50% tariff on billions of dollars in exports to the US.
Garry Minkh, the presidential representative in the State Duma, said the Russian president’s failure to address the Federal Assembly since February 2024 may reflect the exceptional circumstances. He said the situation calls for rapid responses rather than long-term planning, while legislative work increasingly requires case-by-case decisions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:58
The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, citing regional escalation after an Iranian missile attack. The UAE defense ministry said its air defenses detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran; one fell outside UAE territorial waters, and the attack targeted maritime navigation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 20:52
A drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant killed one nuclear specialist and wounded 17 people, most of them plant employees, according to Russian reports. Moscow blamed Ukraine. The IAEA said staff were hit but reported no nuclear safety or security damage, while warning that such attacks pose serious risks. A planned IAEA visit may be affected.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 20:45
A drone exploded at a bus stop used by staff at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the IAEA said, citing the plant director. The blast caused 16 casualties among staff and subcontractors, including one death and three serious injuries, at around 6 a.m. local time.
Jose Mourinho has officially started his second spell as Real Madrid manager at an unusually private ceremony. He returns 13 years after leaving the club and will remain in charge through June 2029.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:41
Real Madrid formally presented Jose Mourinho as manager in an unusually subdued ceremony at the club’s training centre. Mourinho has signed a contract through June 2029 and described his return as coming home, saying his mission is to rebuild standards, responsibility and ambition at the club.
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million to resolve lawsuits from families who allege that the medical school mishandled donated remains of their loved ones. The former morgue manager is accused of later selling body parts on the black market.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:40
The death toll from the devastating earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 304, with 426 people missing, 4,548 injured and 356 rescued. Authorities said 29,554 homes were destroyed and 134,342 buildings damaged after the magnitude 7.4 quake struck near San Jose del Palmar in Choco on August 10.
TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-18 20:38
The government’s controversial NDIS bill passed the Senate on Wednesday evening and is expected to clear the lower house today. Health minister Mark Butler said 63 government amendments across both chambers were introduced to secure Coalition backing for changes intended to rein in spending.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:33
A Forsa poll for RTL and NTV found that only 13% of Germans were satisfied with Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s performance, while 85% were dissatisfied—the worst result in the pollster’s history. The survey was conducted August 11–17 among 2,504 respondents.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:32
The retail and packaged goods industries are moving to upgrade the reliable but outdated barcode. The next-generation barcode is expected to begin appearing in use next year.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 20:30
As temperatures rise, runners are treating heat management as a central part of race preparation. Cooling headbands priced at $234 and pre-race sauna sessions are emerging as new essentials for marathon training.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-18 20:30
NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen travels along I-80 for his “Drive to Decision Day” series, speaking with voters in battleground congressional districts that could determine control of Congress. On the third day, he visits Ohio’s 7th and 9th districts, where a Republican voter sharply criticizes Trump.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:28
South Africa’s Madlanga Commission is continuing its investigation into allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system. A jailed businessman has appeared accused of taking bribes and having links to a cartel.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:28
A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17. Two missiles hit less than a minute apart, striking a café and a service-station parking area and damaging nearby homes, shops and vehicles.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-18 20:26
France will expel two Iranian diplomats in the coming days in response to a July incident involving two staff members of the French embassy in Tehran, the French foreign minister said.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:25
France will expel two Iranian diplomats serving in the country after Iran barred two French diplomats assigned to its Tehran embassy, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. He called Iran’s brief detention of the French diplomats last month, over alleged interference in domestic affairs, “intolerable.”
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said mounting US pressure on Tehran would not make the Islamic Republic grant concessions beyond those set out in a previously signed agreement. He called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and War Secretary Pete Hegseth “way out of their league” and urged the US administration to clean up the mess it had made.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:20
Russia’s Mirra Andreeva reached the fourth round of the WTA Cincinnati Open after defeating Indonesia’s Janice Tjen 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) in 1 hour and 42 minutes. The fifth-seeded player, competing under a neutral status, will next meet the winner of Marta Kostyuk’s match against Sloane Stephens.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-18 20:15
A cargo vessel was shelled off Yemen, according to the UKMTO Coordination Center. The attack occurred about 40 nautical miles southeast of Mokha while no crew were aboard, and the ship suffered “complete constructive loss.”
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-18 20:07
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