South Korea will launch a container ship for Europe via the Arctic on Saturday to assess whether the route opened by melting sea ice can work commercially. The voyage requires Russian cooperation, raising the risk of friction with Western allies.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:15
Israeli air strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in separate attacks on a police headquarters in Gaza City and Nuseirat refugee camp. Hamas called the attacks a “new war crime” and rejected Israel’s claim that commanders were the targets, saying it was a baseless justification for attacking civilians.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 17:14
Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dismissed presidential deputy chief of staff Iryna Mudra by decree amid reports that officials investigating an alleged money-laundering scheme had searched her home. The move came a day after former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine faced a “crisis of governance” and called for a wartime presidential election.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 17:14
With Israeli elections approaching, analysts say Benjamin Netanyahu needs a fresh escalation, undermining efforts to reduce tensions with Syria. After a suspected Israeli attack near Idlib, US Ambassador Tom Barrack proposed a communication mechanism involving Israel, Syria and Türkiye, but analysts doubt it can restrain Israel while it continues attacks and occupies Syrian territory.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 17:12
President Trump says he will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to become the next FDA commissioner, elevating a longtime ally to lead the embattled agency.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:11
U.S. President Donald Trump named White House policy aide Heidi Overton to head the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday, months after the previous chief resigned. Trump said online that Overton would advance his “America First” policies.
President Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton serves as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council and is a trusted figure in the administration.
With an IPO looming and pressure from Anthropic, Chinese labs, and open-weight rivals, OpenAI says it is slowing parts of its AI development while strengthening security and safeguards. The move includes a two-week pause in reinforcement-learning training for its latest deployment models and a delay to its largest planned frontier run, raising questions about whether a limited slowdown can improve safety while the industry keeps racing.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:10
The Economist says a growing shortage of interceptors for US-made Patriot air-defense systems is causing panic in Ukraine and other dependent countries. Ukraine has requested at least 300 missiles ahead of winter, while allies worry that US stocks were heavily depleted during the war with Iran and that deliveries are being delayed.
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TASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 17:08
The UN says 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured or kidnapped in 2025, up from 833 the year before, including 350 deaths. Gaza was the deadliest location, with 186 aid workers killed, followed by Sudan with 71. António Guterres called the violence “appalling” and urged governments to uphold international humanitarian law and ensure accountability.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 17:07
Clips that appear to show Grand Theft Auto VI have surfaced online ahead of Rockstar Games’ extended preview next week and the game’s planned November release. Two of three reported clips were removed after copyright claims, while the remaining video shows Jason Duval driving, punching people, using a taser, and stealing a truck. The clips carry CyberLeek branding and a cryptocurrency promotion.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 17:03
Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said the powerful earthquake that struck the country’s west earlier this month has killed 312 people, injured 4,380 and left 290 missing; 358 people were rescued. The quake destroyed 29,680 homes and damaged 134,282 buildings. A magnitude 7.4 tremor hit near San Jose del Palmar in Choco on August 10.
TTASSOriginal★★★★★2026-08-19 17:01
China has successfully recovered a rocket’s first stage on land for the first time, according to state media, as it seeks to advance its space program.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:01
The judge who presided over the case of a Texas teenager convicted of fatally stabbing a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet has been ordered off the case. The defendant is seeking a new trial.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:01
Military expert Vitaly Kiselyov says Western curators intend to track funds for combat operations following Yevgeny Khmara’s appointment as Ukraine’s defense minister, amid claims that money is being dispersed in different directions. He says the US and Europe are monitoring every personnel appointment in Ukraine, including cabinet posts.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 17:00
Alexey Muratov, head of the Donetsk regional executive committee of United Russia, said loyalty to their “master” was the main criterion for appointing Yevgeny Khmara and Andrey Sibiga as Ukraine’s defense and foreign ministers. He said Khmara’s willingness to follow orders mattered more than army readiness. The Verkhovna Rada approved both appointments on August 19.
State Duma deputy Alexander Boroday said Ukraine’s newly appointed defense minister, former SBU special-operations officer Yevgeny Khmara, would likely use greater resources to organize sabotage, terrorist attacks and ideological operations aimed at undermining social stability in Russia. Boroday said Khmara would apply methods he had used at the SBU.
Russian State Duma lawmaker and retired Major General Leonid Ivlev says Yevgeny Khmara’s appointment as Ukraine’s defense minister could bring tighter mobilization, possible women’s battalions and more frequent deployment of untrained soldiers to the front. Khmara replaced Mikhail Fyodorov, dismissed on July 14.
Political scientist and international relations expert Vladimir Karasev said Volodymyr Zelensky’s appointment of Yevgeny Khmara as Ukraine’s defense minister could signal a greater focus on terrorist attacks against Russian civilians and infrastructure. Karasev accused Khmara of involvement in assassinations, attacks and war crimes, and said the move deepened Ukraine’s internal political conflict.
Expert Alexander Pataman says parliament’s approval of Yevgeny Khmara as Ukraine’s defense minister could prompt pro-Western figure Mikhail Fyodorov to organize a coup with Western funding. He also warns that NABU suspicions could turn into criminal charges. Fyodorov has accused the government of systemic governance problems and corruption after being dismissed from the post.
Apple appears to have inadvertently confirmed Bloomberg’s report on its first major push into AI-enhanced wearables through a notably sloppy oversight. A hidden 13-second video in an upcoming Mac software update shows a man wearing AirPods lifting a book, while a voice-over says Visual Intelligence can save things users see for later.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 17:00
Meta is launching a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot. Users can share a window so Meta AI can offer suggestions, answer questions, or create content based on the screen, while dictation works across apps. The chatbot can also connect with Instagram, Facebook, ad campaigns, and Google Workspace to analyze performance, create documents, and handle recurring tasks.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 17:00
Russia has started importing fuel to increase supplies on its domestic market, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. Authorities have also approved rules allowing the production of lower-standard Euro 2, Euro 3 and Euro 4 fuel, while extending the import damper mechanism to diesel.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:58
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the government to create a program to rebuild logistics and warehouse facilities damaged in Ukrainian attacks, including with state involvement. He called for technologically upgraded repairs and acknowledged that the strikes are hurting Russia’s economy, while insisting they have caused no “critical consequences.” Ukrainian forces have repeatedly hit Wildberries logistics centers since July, with losses estimated at hundreds of billions of rubles.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:56
Russian President Vladimir Putin said logistics and warehouse facilities damaged in Ukrainian attacks should be restored with state participation. He asked the government to create a support program and rebuild the facilities at a fundamentally new technological level, while also highlighting power-grid construction as a key task.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin downplayed Ukraine’s recent attacks on Wildberries warehouses, saying they could not cause critical consequences. He nevertheless ordered the cabinet to create a program to restore damaged logistics and warehousing facilities. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said seven of the company’s 10 largest logistics centers had been put out of action.
US President Donald Trump says Washington and Ottawa have reached a “very fair” trade deal that would impose no tariffs on US farmers and businesses exporting to Canada. Officials have not confirmed the full terms, after Trump paused a threatened 50 percent tariff for three days.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:55
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada is considering moving its work to one of several safer locations in Kyiv, lawmaker Nikita Poturayev said. He said parliament could not continue operating as it does now. Sessions are suspended during air-raid warnings; on Tuesday, 10 warnings interrupted the session twice.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:44
Anthropic said last week that it would add invisible watermarks to AI-generated content to meet new EU requirements. Within hours, people online were promoting ways to override them.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 16:44
Ukrainian volunteer Mikhail Purishev says Russia’s FSB pressured him by threatening his son and demanded information on Ukrainian military positions while he worked under the cover of a volunteer. After flying to Moscow on Aug. 17, he said in a video on Aug. 19 that he was safe and had left Russia, but gave no further details.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:43
Russian military correspondent Yevgeny Poddubny said extensive NATO air activity was observed near Kaliningrad on Tuesday, with several reconnaissance aircraft operating simultaneously close to Russia’s border. He said US and Norwegian fighters, Polish ground units and a NATO E-3A AWACS took part in maneuvers coordinated by American forces.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:43
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.
The piece argues that Washington has not won its trade battle with China. Although direct imports have fallen, Chinese goods continue to reach the US through third countries, while an undervalued yuan sustains Beijing’s huge trade surplus. The White House’s AI effort to detect rerouted goods is unlikely to restore factory jobs or seriously weaken China’s exports.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:42
US President Donald Trump said Washington could resume negotiations with Iran at some point, while describing the current situation as “very good.” He repeated that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons and said the United States has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:39
Authorities in the Central African Republic say a landslide at the illegal Zamboye gold-mining site near the Cameroon border may have killed more than 100 workers. Others remain trapped as rescue efforts continue and hopes of finding survivors fade; an investigation has been opened.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:38
A landslide at an artisanal gold-mining site in the Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people, according to an official from a local mining association.
At least 30 people were killed when an artisanal gold mine collapsed in Zamboye, western Central African Republic, near the Cameroon border. Rescuers and residents recovered 30 bodies, but others may remain trapped. A local official said the toll could be about 40, though a formal count is not yet available.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed Hungary’s decision to close its money-laundering investigation into a Ukrainian bank convoy. Hungarian authorities had seized two vehicles carrying about $82 million in cash and gold and briefly detained accompanying Oschadbank employees. Sybiha called for accountability for those who fabricated the case and illegally detained people and state property.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:36
Stanford researchers say human heat tolerance limits are lower than previously estimated, with age a major risk factor. Older adults reach uncompensable heat stress at lower temperatures than younger people, leaving many more exposed to heat-related illness or death as the climate warms. People aged 65 and over face exposure at 1.5C of warming comparable to younger adults at 4C.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:32
Lindsay Clancy does not dispute killing her three children but has pleaded not guilty to murder. Her defence says she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a psychiatric emergency that can involve mania, depression, hallucinations and delusions. The trial has prompted wider discussion of the condition and postpartum mental health.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:30
Canadian and U.S. trade negotiators met on Wednesday after President Donald Trump paused planned 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days. Sources said tariff levels on autos remained a key sticking point.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:30
A personalized vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck reduced melanoma recurrence in a large late-stage trial. The result raises expectations for treating the deadliest form of skin cancer and highlights the potential of embattled mRNA technology.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:30
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for “targeted killings” in Gaza, which included Palestinians he said did not deserve to live. Politicians across Germany’s political spectrum urged serious consideration of sanctions, while Merz also criticized Israel’s plans to accelerate West Bank settlement expansion.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:29
A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday revived an investor lawsuit over Signature Bank’s 2023 collapse, ruling that the FDIC’s seizure of the lender did not remove shareholders’ right to sue.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:25
A sensational TikTok report falsely claimed that Lake Como disappeared after a “geological rupture.” The footage and photos were AI-generated. Although drought has lowered the lake’s water level, satellite images show that it remains far from empty.
FFrance 24Original★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 16:24
Attorneys for an accuser of Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez say she told the House Ethics Committee that the congressman sexually assaulted her.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:15
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump also said North Korea had 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:15
US President Donald Trump said North Korea possesses 57 “very powerful” nuclear weapons. He added that he would not have allowed this if he had been president earlier, while saying he gets along very well with Kim Jong Un.
The embargo has lifted on Google’s Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5, with four reviews now live. Subscribers can join an AMA at 3PM ET, where the reviewers will answer questions about the hardware, new features, testing experiences, and who should consider or skip this year’s models.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 16:15
Several U.S. government agencies warned that unidentified hackers are attempting to breach Siemens-made devices used to monitor and operate water facilities and other critical infrastructure. The warning appeared in a cybersecurity advisory published Wednesday, amid concerns that Iran may be involved.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 16:10
Two men have been detained after the burned body of 29-year-old social media influencer Sonia Bellina was found in a vineyard near Nîmes in southern France. Prosecutors said evidence suggested their direct or indirect involvement. Police are investigating the death as murder.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:04
Jason Arday, once hailed as Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, was found dead last week. His death followed weeks of media reports presenting evidence that he had plagiarized and fabricated material, prompting debate in the UK over academic rigor and racism.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:00
The Wall Street Journal says ousted Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov’s call for elections despite martial law is the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky since February 2022. In Kyiv, his remarks are seen as an opening bid for a presidential run aimed at channeling anger over alleged government corruption and Zelensky’s desire to continue the conflict.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:00
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov failed to block Yevgeny Khmara’s appointment as defense minister, with Zelensky showing he still controls parliament, Strana reported. The outlet said Fyodorov then called for a presidential election during the war and may continue using anti-corruption agencies to pressure Zelensky into concessions.
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has emerged as a powerful opponent of Volodymyr Zelenskyy after calling for wartime elections and accusing the administration of a systemic governance crisis. Demonstrations in Kyiv have backed Fedorov, while parliament’s approval of a successor confirms his exclusion from government.
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has urged elections during the war, a move seen as a major challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky. Elections have been suspended under martial law since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. Fedorov has not explained how free and fair voting could take place during the war or said whether he would run against Zelensky.
Ukraine’s lawmakers approved a new defence minister on Wednesday, a month after a reshuffle sparked public backlash over the dismissal of popular predecessor Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov had called the previous day for moving toward elections delayed because of Russia’s invasion.
Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called in a YouTube address for elections to be held while the war with Russia continues, saying Ukraine faces a governance crisis. Ukrainian law bars elections under martial law, which has been in force since February 24, 2022.
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.
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.
Lawyers for the Kennedy Center told a federal judge that the institution plans to put President Donald Trump’s name back on the front of its building in early September.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 16:00
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold brings IP68 protection, a dependable triple camera, brighter displays, a Tensor G6 chip, and 25W Qi2 charging. But its largely unchanged design remains thick and heavy, with an obvious crease, making it feel dated beside Samsung’s increasingly thin foldables.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 16:00
The Pixel 11 Pro’s strongest additions are focused tools that work reliably, rather than Google’s headline HiLight and Proactive Assistance features. Hardware changes from last year are modest, while the base model has less RAM and costs more. Several software features are useful only in narrowly defined circumstances.
The Pixel 11 sits between the Pixel 10A and Pixel 11 Pro as a compelling value in Google’s lineup. For $899, it matches the base Pro’s performance with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while adding a faster processor, Qi2 charging, and a telephoto lens. Hardware changes are limited, but new camera software features are a major draw.
The Pixel Watch 5 makes only minor hardware changes, while its main upgrades are software and health features. But key tools, including blood pressure and insulin-resistance trends, are not yet available, and breathing emergency detection still awaits FDA clearance. GPS is strong, while the watch costs $399.99, up $50.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 16:00
Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said difficulties obtaining foreign entry visas for Russian athletes would last no more than a year. He predicted that international sports federations would stop holding tournaments in countries taking the most anti-Russian positions, naming Germany, the Baltic states and Poland as likely to lose hosting rights.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:57
France 24 spent an evening with unaccompanied minors sleeping rough in Ceuta who refuse to return home. Amid fear, cold and a long wait for assistance, the young Moroccan migrants recounted their experiences.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:55
A massive cyberattack in France exposed the personal information of about 700,000 people. After hackers breached the government tax database, authorities found that other government websites had also been compromised.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:51
A visit to Moscow by Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Paul Richard Gallagher on August 25-28 could produce “positive shifts” in several negotiating tracks, Federation Council Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Grigory Karasin told TASS. He said Russia welcomes foreign officials seeking agreements rather than media exposure and expects specific proposals or assessments from Gallagher.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:50
Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for International Affairs, will visit Moscow from August 25 to 28, Bishop Nikolay Dubinin said. Gallagher previously traveled to Moscow in November 2021, where he met Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Israel has opened tenders for 1,234 settlement homes in the strategically important E1 area of the occupied West Bank. Critics say the project would divide the territory, isolate East Jerusalem and severely undermine prospects for a Palestinian state and a two-state solution. Bids close days before Israel’s general election, making cancellation harder for a future government.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:50
The Palestinian Authority has condemned Israel’s tender for 1,234 housing units in the occupied West Bank under the E1 settlement project. Palestinian and Israeli rights groups warn that even partial implementation could isolate East Jerusalem, divide the West Bank and confine Palestinians to disconnected enclaves.
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is supporting a pipeline of African rare-earth projects, two senior executives said, as private investors remain reluctant to finance the sector.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:50
India beat Pakistan 5-3 at Wagener Stadium to finish second in Pool D with six points and advance to the Hockey World Cup’s second round. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice, while England topped the pool with nine points from three wins. Pakistan were eliminated.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:48
Israel’s military has announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct during the Gaza war. They focus on the deaths of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, as well as 15 Palestinian paramedics, while three other attacks that killed aid workers from World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders will not be criminally investigated.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:47
Israel’s military has opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and, for the first time, admitted that troops fired at the car in which she was trapped. Rajab’s grandmother said an international inquiry was needed, while the report noted that such investigations rarely result in convictions.
The Israeli military said Wednesday it will open internal criminal investigations into troops’ 2024 killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and six relatives, as well as the 2025 deaths of 15 medics and humanitarian workers. Israeli rights groups warn such investigations rarely result in convictions.
Israel’s military has ordered a criminal investigation into the death of six-year-old Palestinian Hind Rajab in Gaza. She survived an attack on a family vehicle in Gaza City in January 2024 and spent hours speaking with paramedics before her body was found days later alongside relatives and two rescuers.
The Israeli military acknowledged firing on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, reversing earlier denials. It has opened a criminal investigation into the January 2024 killing.
The Israel Defense Forces says it will launch criminal investigations into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and the 2025 deaths of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza. The decision followed a review of 150 incidents involving Israeli troops; three other attacks involving aid workers will not receive criminal probes.
Two high-profile attacks on Palestinians during the Gaza war are set to undergo criminal investigations, according to Israel’s military.
US interventions in Iran and elsewhere show a recurring pattern of regime change accompanied by heavy human and financial costs. The article traces the 1953 CIA- and British-backed overthrow of Iran’s elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh and the coups, covert operations, sanctions and military confrontations that later shaped relations between Washington and Tehran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:46
Libya’s national oil corporation says the country needs about $40 billion in investment to fully develop its energy resources. Unreliable energy access is adding to instability driven by fighting between rival factions and political rivalries. Members of the internationally recognised government led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah held crisis talks in Tunisia this week.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:40
Pompano Beach’s Jellyfish Museum in Florida is thought to be the first in the United States devoted entirely to these floating predators.
BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:39
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.
A Ukrainian drone attack killed a woman and injured two other civilians in Russia’s Belgorod Region, the regional emergency headquarters said. An FPV drone hit a passenger car in Graivoronsky District, while another woman was wounded by a separate drone. Houses, vehicles and infrastructure were also damaged across several districts.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:37
Mexico’s government said it was seriously concerned by a preliminary U.S. Commerce Department ruling that found dumping in Mexican strawberry exports during the winter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:35
Russian forces attacked Ukraine’s National Police headquarters in Zhytomyr on Aug. 19 with Banderol drones, killing two police officers and injuring at least 20 people, according to National Police official Maksym Tsutskiridze. The strike caused fires on the roof and fourth floor.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:34
Big Tech is responding to growing US opposition to data centers by intensifying public-relations efforts, making new concessions and moving projects out of the shadows. At least 75 projects worth about $130 billion in total were blocked or delayed by local opposition during the first three months of 2026.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:30
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had urged Republican Rep. Cory Mills to withdraw from his Florida primary race. Mills, an embattled Republican, lost Tuesday to former news anchor Ryan Elijah.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:28
Florian Philippot, leader of France’s Patriots party, said former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov’s remarks about a systemic governance crisis, corruption and the need for elections were a “disaster” for Vladimir Zelensky. Philippot also urged Fyodorov to watch his safety, saying he could be killed over the statements.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:27
Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies said Wednesday they are investigating senior officials in President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The announcement came a day after Ukraine’s recently dismissed defence minister called for national elections despite the ongoing war with Russia, creating an unwelcome political distraction for Zelenskyy.
Deputy head of Volodymyr Zelensky’s office Irina Mudraya voiced dissatisfaction with the United States building a personnel reserve in Ukraine by placing its people in key positions. A recording released by anti-corruption agencies also captured her complaint that she lacked control over Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office head Alexander Klimenko. The agencies later launched an operation against an alleged criminal group involving officials from Zelensky’s office.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing was actively considering a meeting between the Chinese and South Korean leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:25
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Benin, she has built an international career spanning more than 40 years and 18 albums. Her star is the 2,853rd on the famous Los Angeles sidewalk.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:25
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the Los Angeles ceremony, the Benin-born artist said African music is essential to music worldwide and that music can unite people from different backgrounds.
Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has become the first Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy winner was honoured for a four-decade career and for using music to connect cultures.
A report from the America First Policy Institute warns that Cuba’s ties with Russia, China and Iran could give U.S. adversaries a strategic foothold just 90 miles from Florida. It says the relationships create opportunities for intelligence collection, military cooperation, cyber operations and political influence, highlighting suspected Chinese intelligence sites and Moscow’s ties with Havana.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:23
Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian forces damaged production facilities at Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Center and an aircraft maintenance facility at Aviakor in Samara on Aug. 15. The attack reportedly ignited a fire spanning about 5,000 square meters. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the extent of the damage.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:22
Kim Yo Jong said North Korea fully supports Russia’s actions to defend its sovereignty, security interests and territorial integrity. She blamed the United States and other Western countries for the outbreak and continuation of the Ukrainian crisis, rejected reports of additional North Korean troops being sent to the conflict as a fabrication by Kyiv, and said cooperation with Russia follows their treaty and the UN Charter.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-19 15:19
Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia’s economy grew by more than 10% in real terms over the past three years despite external pressure. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said proposed fiscal recovery measures for regions would have a budgetary impact of more than 800 billion rubles in 2027, including additional support for border regions.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:16
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said Russia’s Finance Ministry is proposing support for border regions facing extra expenses related to the current situation. As regional budgets for the next three years are drafted, the ministry will work with regions on financial plans, monitor budget execution and prepare deficit-control measures for heavily indebted regions.
The Kyiv Independent's Jason Blevins interviews Michael McFaul, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia and scholar who closely followed Russia's transition after the Soviet Union collapsed.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:13
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who faces deportation from South Africa, says she was born there and has been treated unfairly and targeted. Officials want her detained while pursuing the case, but a court postponed the government’s detention application until February 2027.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-19 15:12
Scientists have detected the fastest-known star, which is speeding around the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. The star could help measure the black hole’s spin for the first time.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-19 15:10
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.