More than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference in Beijing, which runs through Sunday, as robot makers seek a route to wider mass adoption.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:10
Amanal Petros, who fled to Germany as a teenager, won his first major marathon title at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. His 2:09:11 finish set a championship record, and he dedicated the gold medal to his mother in Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:07
The US military has released footage showing the USS George Washington aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean. A US official previously told CNN that the ship was heading to the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:06
Die Welt reported that NATO reconnaissance aircraft and fighter jets appeared near Russia’s Kaliningrad Region and in northern Norway on Tuesday. The unannounced maneuvers, led by the United States, involved Polish ground forces and other units. NATO said its members are continuously improving their defense capabilities.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:03
The call for entries for the eighth Hainan Island International Film Festival, scheduled for December in Sanya, is now open until September 24. The Golden Coconut competition will include 10 awards, among them Best Picture, the Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, acting awards, Best Short Film and Best Documentary.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 11:01
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all financial and economic transactions with Iran until further notice, citing Tehran’s military escalation and a missile threat. The move has refocused attention on strained ties between the major Gulf Arab oil producer and Iran.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 11:01
Ukraine brought home 103 prisoners of war from Russian captivity in the latest exchange with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Russia’s Defense Ministry said Ukraine returned 103 Russian service members. The Ukrainians released included personnel from the armed forces, border guard and National Guard, including soldiers who fought in several front-line sectors.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 11:00
Russia returned 103 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity and handed 103 prisoners of war to Ukraine, according to the Defense Ministry. The United Arab Emirates mediated the humanitarian exchange. The Russian servicemen are in Belarus receiving psychological and medical care; 31 were wounded, and they will later return to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
India says normal July rains have largely helped crop planting recover from the driest June in 12 years. If the precipitation continues, it could ease food inflation.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:00
A new analysis identified “substantial” ethical and legal concerns in 853 papers from Didier Raoult’s IHU Méditerranée Infection, including 758 co-authored by Raoult. His now-retracted hydroxychloroquine study was praised as a “gamechanger” by Donald Trump and Mehmet Oz, despite scientists’ warnings and a lack of evidence that the drug treated Covid-19.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 11:00
Oxfam International’s executive director argues that governments’ selective enforcement of international law and failure to hold violators accountable are weakening and corrupting the humanitarian system, putting aid workers and vulnerable communities at risk. At least 1,000 aid workers have been killed in the past three years. Israel’s demands for personal staff information led Oxfam and 36 other organisations to be deregistered, while aid funding is also being cut.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:59
Analysts say Donald Trump’s renewed outreach to Kim Jong Un sends political signals to both Pyongyang and Seoul. Trump praised Kim, said their relationship had made the Korean Peninsula safer and ordered a reduction in US-South Korean military drills, which he linked to Seoul’s refusal to assist the US-Israel war on Iran. The move may also be intended to pressure South Korea and support Trump politically ahead of a possible summit.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:57
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada voted 312-0 to appoint Yevgeny Khmara as defense minister, surpassing the 226 votes required. Khmara had served as acting minister since July 16, after Mikhail Fyodorov was dismissed on July 14.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:57
Ukraine’s parliament approved Yevhenii Khmara’s appointment as the country’s new defence minister on Wednesday.
Ukraine’s parliament confirmed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s defense minister nominee, former senior SBU officer Yevhen Khmara, by 312 votes on Aug. 19; 226 were required. The decision ends Mykhailo Fedorov’s hopes of returning to the post, which protesters had demanded during demonstrations outside parliament.
Ukraine’s popular former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed last month, called Tuesday for progress toward elections delayed by Russia’s invasion. Ukraine imposed martial law after Russian forces crossed the border in February 2022, and military rule bars elections.
Ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections to be held despite the continuing war with Russia, saying Ukraine is facing a governance crisis. His break with President Volodymyr Zelensky is potentially the most serious internal challenge to Zelensky since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Recently dismissed Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections during wartime, saying the country faces a governance crisis. It is the first such demand from a major Ukrainian political figure since Russia’s invasion began in 2022.
India’s Supreme Court has recognised a right to die with dignity and allowed patients to record preferences on life-sustaining treatment before losing decision-making capacity. Yet many families of terminally ill patients know little about palliative care or living wills and have no plan when treatment fails.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:53
Iranian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Ali Abdollahi says Tehran is closely watching the deployment of US forces in Persian Gulf states. Iran would consider any assistance or support those countries provide to the US military an act of aggression and complicity with the aggressor.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:52
Lawyers for Erin Patterson argued that her conviction was compromised after the jury stayed at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness. Patterson is serving life for killing three relatives and attempting to kill another with a beef Wellington containing death cap mushrooms; she maintains it was accidental. Her lawyers also challenged speculative evidence and the exclusion of material supporting her case.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:52
Lawyers for Australian mushroom murderer Erin Patterson told an appeal hearing that jurors stayed at the same hotel as prosecutors, a key police witness and journalists while deliberating. They said the mix-up undermined the verdicts and required a retrial. Prosecutors said it was accidental and there was no evidence of contact. The prosecution is also appealing Patterson’s 33-year parole period as inadequate.
Erin Patterson has begun appealing her conviction for murdering three people with death cap mushrooms served at a 2023 lunch. Melbourne judges are also hearing prosecutors’ appeal for a harsher sentence; Patterson is serving life imprisonment with a 33-year non-parole period.
Erin Patterson’s lawyers told Victoria’s court of appeal that jurors staying at the same hotel as police and prosecutors while deliberating over her triple-murder verdict denied her a fair trial. Patterson is appealing her convictions, while the state’s director of public prosecutions is challenging her sentence as manifestly inadequate.
Victoria’s court of appeal is considering Erin Patterson’s challenge to convictions for murdering three relatives of her estranged husband and attempting to murder a fourth. She is not appealing her sentence, arguing that jury sequestration, cross-examination and several pieces of evidence—including mobile tower data, death cap sightings and Facebook messages—were improperly handled or admitted.
DW Fact Check explains how to identify fake accounts, bots and trolls on TikTok and X. Using Russia’s Doppelgänger disinformation operation as an example, it distinguishes the three and recommends checking account identities, information sources and official channels.
DDWOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:52
After winning an overwhelming majority and becoming Bulgaria’s more powerful prime minister, rightwing populist Rumen Radev has pursued an inconsistent foreign policy toward Europe and Russia. He halted military support for Kyiv, declined to join a tribunal on Russia’s invasion and threatened to veto EU sanctions, while retaining Bulgaria’s EU and Nato commitments. Analysts say he is appeasing a diverse electorate and testing how far partners will let him go.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:47
Liberia will accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year. Officials say the people will be received as “guests”; an initial 20 are expected on Thursday and may leave freely or seek asylum. Liberia says it will receive no compensation, though the US will support the programme and migration-system improvements.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:47
At least 10 earthquakes struck Granada in southern Spain overnight, authorities said Wednesday. The seismic activity, which began five days ago, has caused minor injuries and damage to buildings.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:45
Ukraine’s parliament voted on Aug. 19 to reappoint Andrii Sybiha as foreign minister, with 266 lawmakers supporting the move, 14 abstaining and none opposing it. Sybiha identified a just peace, EU and NATO integration, support for Ukrainians abroad and restoring Black Sea food exports as priorities.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:41
A Ukrainian citizen identified as Vladimir Z. has been detained in Pula, Croatia, over alleged involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. German prosecutors say he is expected to be extradited and appear before an investigating judge. Another Ukrainian suspect, Sergey K., was charged in June.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:41
A second person accused of involvement in the 2022 explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines has been arrested in Croatia and is set to be extradited to Germany, German prosecutors said on Wednesday.
German authorities say a Ukrainian man was arrested in Croatia in connection with the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Germany.
German prosecutors say Croatian police arrested a Ukrainian national in Pula under a European arrest warrant. He is the second suspect detained over the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions and is suspected of causing the blasts and destroying buildings. Another Ukrainian suspect was arrested in Italy last year.
AFP News AgencyJapan’s Defense Ministry plans to start developing submarine-launched hypersonic missiles and long-range strike drones in 2027, Kyodo News reports. The projects are included in the draft budget and are tied to technologies for “retaliatory strike capabilities,” alongside interceptor drones, ship-based strike drones and an AI decision-support system.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:39
The roughly made Chinese animation Niu Lai was initially mocked online, but clips shared as a joke sparked a wave of interest and encouraged viewers to buy tickets. After 15 days, it had surpassed 25 million yuan in box office. Many audiences praised director Xin Yumeng and her mother for making it over five years, while others continued to criticize its technical quality.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:33
A low-budget Chinese cartoon about a calf has unexpectedly become a box-office sensation, converting online mockery into millions of dollars in ticket sales and prompting debate about crude animation’s merits in an era of polished AI-generated entertainment.
Animated film Niu Lai drew attention after earning only 7,352 yuan in one day, prompting viewers to see how bad it could be. Its viral clips then helped lift cumulative takings to 25.72 million yuan by Wednesday afternoon, while Lighthouse projected more than 89.34 million yuan. Made by Xin Yumeng and her mother Sun Lifang, the film became an online cultural phenomenon and is reportedly preparing for overseas release, with Singapore expected to be first.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian strongly opposed efforts to force countries to choose sides over artificial intelligence or join bloc confrontation. He urged all parties to reject zero-sum thinking, respect digital sovereignty and cooperate on a fair global AI governance system.
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At least 21 people were killed and four others injured when a bus and a truck collided head-on on the BR-373 highway in Brazil’s Parana state, the road operator said in a post on X on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:30
At least 22 people were killed and four others injured when a bus and a truck collided head-on on the BR-373 road in Brazil’s Paraná state, local media reported Wednesday.
Floating jellyfish pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns inside a dark museum, illuminated mainly by projected images on the walls and light from saltwater tanks.
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The Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:30
The board overseeing Washington Dulles International Airport is set to vote Wednesday on adding $15.5 billion to its capital budget to fund a multiyear overhaul supported by President Donald Trump.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:30
Nolan Wells’ family had expected to mark his 19th birthday with cake, candles and laughter. Instead, they are commemorating him and sharing a heartfelt message to their “Nono” in heaven while the investigation into his death continues.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:30
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Deputy Chief of Staff Iryna Mudra on Aug. 19 as the National Anti-Corruption Bureau searched her premises. NABU said it was investigating a criminal organization involving senior President’s Office officials and alleged money laundering of Hr 150 million in bail funds.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:27
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies said Wednesday they had uncovered a group that included a presidential official and had allegedly laundered 150 million hryvnias ($3.35 million). The money was used to pay bail in an energy corruption scheme.
Zhao Leji, chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, met Ecuadorian President Daniel Roy-Gilchrist Noboa Azín in Beijing. Zhao called for deeper practical cooperation and legislative exchanges, while Noboa said Ecuador would expand cooperation with China in trade, investment and other areas.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:27
Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova met her Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Lubinets, on Wednesday. The two held talks at the Belarus-Ukraine border, where Russia and Ukraine carried out their latest prisoner-of-war exchange earlier that day.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:25
Estee Lauder forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, citing sustained demand for premium fragrances and strong performance in China, a key market. Gains from its CEO’s turnaround strategy are continuing to build.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:25
Philippine authorities are trying to understand why a student described by teachers as academically strong livestreamed a fatal shooting at his school before killing himself with the gun. Lawmakers are debating measures including social-media restrictions and tighter firearm regulations.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:25
US Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, which Netanyahu rejected after Hamas accepted it. The article argues that Netanyahu is unlikely to compromise because ending the wars could damage his political image as “Mr Security” and affect the handling of his criminal trial.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:24
Germany international Jamal Musiala collapsed during Bayern Munich’s friendly against Heidenheim, marking his second such episode in four days. He said the blackouts were caused by treatable absence seizures linked to a neurological dysfunction. Bayern says the condition poses no threat to his career, though it is unclear whether he will play in the club’s opening matches.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:22
President Donald Trump will close the United States’ summer celebrations of its 250th anniversary with a roaring auto race through Washington’s streets. The first-of-its-kind event will highlight changes to the capital and federal government during Trump’s second term.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:15
Framework refreshed its 12-inch Laptop 12 convertible with Intel’s latest Core Series 3 processors, more customization options, and a prebuilt Linux configuration. The base prebuilt model starts at $699, $100 below the previous launch price; preorders are open, with initial shipments expected in October.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:14
Many Russians who left after the full-scale war began had to learn new languages, navigate unfamiliar systems, and accept low-paid work. Ksenia Borovinskaya left with her children and dog, moved from Armenia to Buenos Aires, worked various jobs, and borrowed money to open a bar at the end of 2024.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:14
Well after midnight one spring night, three police officers arrived at a nightclub and found a man stomping on a young woman lying on the sidewalk. The report examines Trump’s deployment of thousands of soldiers onto Washington’s streets and how seldom they stop crime.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:10
Apparent skeletal remains, including what may be a jaw with teeth attached, were found at Boulder Beach on Nevada’s Lake Mead as drought pushed the reservoir’s water level below its previous record low. The National Park Service and Las Vegas police are investigating.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 10:10
Central Election Commission Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova said 4,436 candidates have been registered for elections to Russia’s ninth State Duma in federal and single-member constituencies. Of 1,723 people who submitted nomination documents to district commissions, 1,622 were registered. Registration closed on August 16.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:08
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 10 wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series. The victory came in India’s 600th Test. The teams move to Colombo for the second match on Sunday.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 10:02
Bloomberg News Now rounds up today’s leading stories, including Donald Trump’s pause on 50% tariffs on Canada and Overton’s selection to run the FDA, with updates on global business news throughout the day.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:00
Bloomberg News Now’s audio report features the day’s top stories, including Donald Trump pausing new tariffs on Canada and Overton being tapped to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
US President Donald Trump says he has paused planned 50% tariffs on Canadian imports for three days after Washington and Ottawa reached a trade deal, subject to final documents. He also suggested the controversial Keystone XL pipeline could be revived, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said work remains.
Donald Trump said the planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods would be delayed for three days after US and Canadian officials reached a tentative deal, pending documents. He also suggested the controversial Keystone XL pipeline could be revived, without explaining whether it was connected to the tariff agreement.
President Donald Trump said his threatened 50% tariff on a broad range of Canadian goods would not take effect at 12:01 a.m. ET, temporarily sparing about $20 billion in imports.
Donald Trump says the United States and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports. The duties had been set to cover $20 billion in Canadian goods, from hockey sticks to tongue depressors, with tensions potentially rising further if they took effect.
US President Donald Trump said he would delay planned 50% tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalise a trade deal. He said the US and Canada had reached an agreement subject to completing documents. Talks include auto tariffs and Canadian provincial restrictions on US alcohol, while Trump said a final deal could revive the Keystone XL pipeline.
US President Donald Trump says the United States and Canada have reached a deal to avert steep tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian goods. Shortly before a midnight deadline, he said the scheduled 50% duties would be paused for three days, pending final documents.
The Trump administration agreed to postpone 50% tariffs on billions of dollars in Canadian products for three days after high-stakes negotiations in Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he had paused the 50% tariffs on Canadian goods due to begin Wednesday for three days, saying the two countries had reached a deal.
Russian newspapers highlight claims that the Ukraine conflict gives European far-right radicals opportunities to gain combat experience, weapons and cross-border ties. They also report that Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman after Washington was excluded from talks over the Strait of Hormuz; experts say the US may instead apply economic pressure.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 10:00
The manufacturer says Russia’s fiber-optic Provod FPV attack drones currently operate at ranges exceeding 40 km and will be upgraded to fly farther. The drones are being continually improved and produced in greater numbers, with AI-enabled autonomous models planned for the future.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 09:58
Russian human rights commissioner Yana Lantratova says she has sent more than 60 letters to the UN since May about what she describes as ongoing Ukrainian military attacks on civilians and civilian targets. Most have gone unanswered, she says. She also urged objective UN reporting and cited the Starobelsk college attack, which Russia says injured 65 civilians and killed 21.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:57
LPR head Leonid Pasechnik says Ukrainian forces attacked five municipalities in the Lugansk People’s Republic over 24 hours, killing three people and wounding 10. Those affected included heating utility workers, road workers and other civilians, with strikes hitting repair vehicles, road equipment, civilian businesses, homes and a truck.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:48
The US Department of Justice has charged 17 Iranians over an alleged years-long cyber campaign targeting American universities, companies and government agencies. Prosecutors say the Iran-based Mabna Institute carried out some attacks for the Iranian government and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stealing more than 31 terabytes of academic data and intellectual property.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 09:48
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul learned from Donald Trump's social media post that the United States and South Korea would shorten their joint drills, receiving no advance notice. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise was reduced from Aug. 17-27 to Aug. 17-21.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 09:46
US President Donald Trump is reducing US-South Korea military exercises while signaling interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un. Pyongyang remains defiant, suggesting Kim may feel little pressure to negotiate because of his ties with China and Russia.
Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea appears to advance President Lee Jae Myung’s goal of easing tensions and reopening dialogue with North Korea. But opposition politicians and conservative media warn that it weakens deterrence and leaves Seoul sidelined in decisions affecting its security, deepening doubts about Washington’s reliability.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Donald Trump’s order to curb joint military drills appeared partly intended to pressure Seoul into supporting U.S. efforts in the Iran war, along with addressing unresolved issues such as investment.
The US and South Korea will end their annual joint military exercises on August 21, six days earlier than planned, and reduce some field training after Donald Trump called the drills “inappropriate and hostile.” North Korea condemned them as an immediate and open threat.
South Korea and the United States have shortened the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise from 11 days to five and reduced some field manoeuvre training after Donald Trump ordered a substantial cut to the annual war games. Some live-training events were cancelled or switched to simulations, while officials said essential readiness goals would remain intact.
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said the United States gave Seoul no advance notice of plans to scale back military exercises. He said neither government knew beforehand what President Donald Trump would announce on Truth Social. The Ulchi Freedom Shield drill is set to end early on Aug. 21.
South Korea and the United States will end the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise on Aug. 21, five days earlier than planned, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The adjustment was proposed by the US side. The drills had been scheduled for Aug. 17-27, with South Korea planning to commit 18,000 personnel.
South Korea says the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will end on 21 August, six days earlier than planned, after a US proposal to adjust its timing and scale. Donald Trump called the drills costly and hostile, and linked his decision to South Korea’s refusal to assist the US with a military operation in Iran.
South Korea and the United States said on Wednesday that their annual war games would conclude about a week earlier than planned. The move followed President Donald Trump’s order to scale back drills he called “inappropriate and hostile.”
South Korea says the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise will end on 21 August, six days earlier than planned, at the US’s request. Some field training will also be reduced. Donald Trump has criticized the drills and said Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures for talks.
South Korea’s military says the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise with the United States will end on Friday, about a week ahead of schedule. After emergency consultations, the allies will conduct only the defensive phase, while the planned counteroffensive training will be rearranged later. The cutback has raised concerns about the planned transfer of wartime operational control to South Korea.
South Korea says its military and the U.S. military have agreed to shorten their drills at Washington’s request.
A helicopter believed to be carrying tourists crashed in Kenya’s Samburu county, according to local media including The Star and Standard newspapers on Wednesday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 09:45
The Kyiv Independent’s July digest highlights the work behind its independent journalism and its links with readers and supporters. It announces an Oct. 2 London event, a new Ukrainian embroidery collection, photojournalist George Ivanchenko’s completed recovery with a reader-funded prosthesis, and a new Atlantic subscription benefit for members.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 09:42
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for discussions with South Korean officials, according to media reports. The visit follows a scaling back of joint U.S.-South Korean military drills as President Donald Trump seeks to restart diplomacy with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:40
AFP News AgencyBritain’s Queen Camilla has spoken publicly for the first time about the difficulty of initially keeping her husband King Charles’ cancer diagnosis private.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 09:35
Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly takes part in drafting legislation on critical national issues, including the federal budget, presidential envoy Garry Minkh told TASS. Minkh said Putin joins annual budget discussions to seek compromises and room for maneuver, and recalled his active role in preparing the 2018 pension reform.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:34
At least five people were killed and 11 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine, authorities said. A drone strike hit a bus in Kherson, killing four passengers and wounding four, while an attack on Zaporizhzhia killed one and injured seven. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 453 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-19 09:34
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 17 people and injured at least 53 over the past day, Ukrainian local authorities said. A drone hit a minibus in Kherson’s Korabelnyi district, killing four people and injuring five women. Russia also launched two Iskander-M missiles and 65 drones overnight.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 453 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight. A refinery stand under repair in Ufa caught fire, while an apartment building was damaged and an Indian medical student was injured and hospitalized in stable condition. Donetsk authorities also reported deaths and injuries.
Ukrainian drones struck industrial sites in Ufa overnight, setting fire to an industrial area and a unit under repair at an oil refinery. One drone hit a residential building in the Zaton neighborhood, injuring one person. A residential building and an explosives plant were also hit in Dzerzhinsk, while Vladimir and Tula regions reported additional attacks.
New Zealand authorities said a US Air Force flight bound for Antarctica returned to New Zealand after receiving a warning about potentially hazardous space activity.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 09:30
Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after a sample from an ATP 250 event in Mallorca tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. He accepted responsibility for what he called a “huge mistake”, citing the mental toll of injuries and nearing the end of his career, and said he would step away from public life for 28 days.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:29
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from the sport after testing positive for cocaine.
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended since August 4 after a sample given at an ATP tournament in Mallorca tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite. Kyrgios apologized to fans, family, sponsors and young followers, calling it a “huge mistake” and taking full responsibility.
A US federal court heard Tuesday that Meta knowingly exploited children in a trial accusing the company of deliberately making Instagram and Facebook addictive to young users. A coalition of states is seeking roughly $200 billion in penalties, likening the case to social media’s “big tobacco moment.”
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-19 09:28
Meta is on trial over allegations that it deliberately sought to addict children to Facebook and Instagram to increase profits. A California lawyer made the claim as proceedings began Tuesday, in a case that could reshape some of the world’s most popular apps.
A landmark California trial has opened over claims that Meta deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive to young people. More than half of US states are seeking billions of dollars in damages and changes to how the platforms operate.
Hundreds gathered outside a Dearborn city council meeting for an anti-Muslim rally billed by organizers as a “Christian Crusader march.” Far-right protesters clashed with police, and several arrests were reported.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:26
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said during a Kyiv visit that EU-required rule-of-law and anti-corruption reforms are primarily for Ukraine’s own benefit, protecting citizens, rebuilding trust and making the country more resilient rather than merely pleasing Brussels. His remarks came as Kyiv faced difficulty advancing the reforms.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:25
Sophie Adenot became the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk, accompanied by American astronaut Anil Menon. During the nearly six-and-a-half-hour mission, they attempted to replace an antenna used to communicate with mission control in Houston, NASA said.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:24
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its forces have taken control of the village of Vodnyanskoye in Donetsk Region.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:24
A nephrologist told an Argentine court that Diego Maradona’s kidney failure should have alerted his doctors before his 2020 death. Seven healthcare professionals are on trial for alleged criminal negligence, including allegedly allowing him to recover at home without adequate monitoring. They deny responsibility.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:23
Flash floods and mudslides tore through northern Chile, sweeping cars downhill. Residents recalled terrifying moments as emergency crews evacuated people and cleared streets. Chile declared a state of catastrophe in Tocopilla province while heavy rain continued.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:22
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday to lead a high-level parliamentary delegation discussing regional developments and strengthening strategic cooperation with Iraq. His visit comes as Washington pressures Baghdad to disarm powerful Iran-backed armed factions in the country.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-19 09:21
Investors are backing Ukraine while securing some of the most lucrative gains in bond markets. For some traders, the country has become a high-octane bet too tempting to ignore.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 09:21
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
