SportsLIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
Barcelona begin their La Liga campaign against Elche, with build-up, analysis and live text updates from the match.
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LIVE: Elche vs Barcelona – La Liga
WorldIsrael strikes Hamas weapons site in Gaza, kills its commander
The Israel Defense Forces said it and the Israeli Security Agency struck a Hamas weapons manufacturing site in Gaza’s Maghazi area and killed its commander, Ismail Abu Ful. The IDF said the facility was near an aid distribution point run by an international organization, accused Hamas of using civilian infrastructure and violating the ceasefire, and said warnings and other measures were used to reduce civilian harm.
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Israel strikes Hamas weapons site in Gaza, kills its commander
ScienceIndependent US presidential candidate sees strong prospects for US-Russia space cooperation
Independent US presidential candidate Diane Sare told TASS that the United States and Russia could cooperate closely in space exploration and the strategic defense of Earth. She said joint efforts could help protect the planet from an asteroid or comet impact, and called Russia a reliable partner, particularly when US funding was insufficient to support its own space program and help astronauts reach the International Space Station.
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Independent US presidential candidate sees strong prospects for US-Russia space cooperation
PoliticsMacron to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for talks
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day state visit in Paris. Their discussions are expected to cover energy routes, regional conflicts and bilateral cooperation, with agreements on health, transport and energy due to be signed.
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Macron to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris for talks
EconomyCan Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, says the US-Israel war on Iran has strained global gas markets and created an opening for Nigeria to expand production and attract investment. Plans include advancing the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline and LNG exports, while lowering domestic LPG prices, reducing gas flaring and moving 20 projects toward final investment decisions before 2030.
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Can Nigeria cash in on Iran war?
WorldTropical Storm Moke makes closest approach to Hawaii amid second tropical threat in under a week
Tropical Storm Moke is nearing its closest point to Hawaii as the state prepares for its second tropical threat in less than a week. Deadly Hurricane Lala previously struck parts of the islands.
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Tropical Storm Moke makes closest approach to Hawaii amid second tropical threat in under a week
SportsRussian athletes top medal standings at 2026 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Russian athletes led the medal standings at the 2026 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, with 10 gold, 12 silver and six bronze medals across the women’s, men’s and junior events. Italy finished second and Great Britain third. The Russian competitors took part under neutral status.
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Russian athletes top medal standings at 2026 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships
PoliticsUS presidential candidate calls for more active humanitarian exchanges with Russia
Independent US presidential candidate Diane Sare has urged stronger people-to-people exchanges between the United States and Russia. She said the countries share much more in common than their differences, citing music and ballet as examples of potential cultural ties.
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US presidential candidate calls for more active humanitarian exchanges with Russia
PoliticsVoting at Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections ends
Voting at Kazakhstan’s elections for a new unicameral parliament has ended at more than 10,000 polling stations nationwide, while overseas voting continues. The Central Election Commission said turnout reached 72.15% by 6 p.m., above the 54.21% recorded in 2023. Seven parties nominated 545 candidates for 145 seats.
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Voting at Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections ends
- Turnout at Kazakhstan parliamentary elections exceeds 65% by late afternoon
Turnout in Kazakhstan’s parliamentary elections reached 65.37% by 4 p.m. local time, exceeding the level recorded in 2023, the Central Election Committee said. Almaty had the lowest turnout at 36.65%, while the Kyzylorda Region recorded the highest at 81.38%.
EconomyCanada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
US President Donald Trump imposed a 50 percent tariff on about $20bn of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliation from September 8. Experts say the trade war will raise business costs and consumer prices, increase unemployment and hit sectors such as alcohol, dairy and furniture particularly hard.
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Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?
- Canada Hits Back on US Tariffs, Trump Stock Disclosures and More
Bloomberg News Now highlights Canada’s response to US tariffs, Donald Trump’s stock disclosures and other leading global business stories in an audio report updated throughout the day.
US-Canada trade talks collapse, leaving Mark Carney facing a crucial testThe long-standing allies and economic partners have been drawn into an escalating trade war. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended talks with Donald Trump and chose retaliation, saying the US demanded too much while offering too little. He must now convince Canadians that enduring economic pain to secure a better deal is worthwhile.
‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade warTrade talks between the US and Canada have collapsed into a trade war, with Washington imposing 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada was ‘attacked’ and vows to match the measures dollar for dollar, while the escalation puts the future of the USMCA in doubt.
US-Canada trade dispute escalates after Carney announces retaliatory tariffsUS and Canadian negotiators had been nearing a trade agreement earlier this week, but talks collapsed after both governments accused the other of making last-minute changes. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs after Washington imposed a 50% levy on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, and addressed Canadians on Saturday for the first time since the breakdown.
Trump says Canada wants ‘benefits of being a state’ as trade war deepensUS President Donald Trump attacked Canada on Sunday, saying it wanted “the benefits of being a State, without being one.” His remarks followed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of retaliatory tariffs after describing the existing deal as a “bad deal.” Talks between the longtime allies broke down in Washington on Friday, signaling a widening rift.
- The Atlantic: Trump is losing the trade war with Canada
The Atlantic says Donald Trump’s threats and pressure on Ottawa have failed to deliver results, leaving the US president behind in the trade conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said negotiations were suspended and Canada would impose retaliatory tariffs from September 8, while US tariffs of 50% on some Canadian goods took effect Saturday.
‘You just can’t trust Trump’: Canadian premiers fire back in trade warCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and provincial premiers have responded after US President Donald Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on about $20bn of Canadian goods. British Columbia Premier David Eby said Trump cannot be trusted.
Canada to hit US with retaliatory tariffs as trade war escalatesPrime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on US steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, electronics and other goods from September 8. He said Washington’s conditions were uneconomic, unfair and undermined Canada’s sovereignty after trade talks broke down.
Carney says Canada is now 'at war,' vows retaliatory tariffs on US goodsCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was “at war” in its trade dispute with the United States and would impose tariffs on U.S. steel, electronics and other imports from September 8. The measures are intended to match President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs dollar for dollar after negotiations between the two countries collapsed.
SocietyThousands struggle without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
Nearly two weeks after severe storms brought flooding and tornadoes to the US Midwest, almost 30,000 customers in Indiana remained without electricity. Gary residents have struggled to obtain food, maintain hygiene, refrigerate medicine and care for vulnerable people, while locals have filed a class-action lawsuit against utility company Nipsco, which denies wrongdoing.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 15:54
Thousands struggle without power in Indiana 12 days after severe storms
WorldNevada declares emergency as wildfire forces 14,000 to evacuate
A rapidly expanding wildfire in Nevada has driven nearly 14,000 people from their homes. The state’s emergency declaration has brought federal responders alongside local firefighters as they work to keep the flames away from residential areas.
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Nevada declares emergency as wildfire forces 14,000 to evacuate
WorldMagnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s Hokkaido
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit off Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The epicenter was near Urakawa on the island’s southern coast, at a depth of 40 kilometers beneath the seabed. No casualties or damage were reported, and no tsunami warning was issued.
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Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s Hokkaido
Magnitude-6.0 earthquake strikes off Japan’s HokkaidoA magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off Hokkaido, Japan’s northern prefecture, on Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
WorldTwo clergymen injured in Ukrainian drone attack near church in Gorlovka
A Ukrainian drone struck an area near the Epiphany Cathedral in Gorlovka, injuring two clergymen who were in the church’s parking lot at the time. DPR head Denis Pushilin said two volunteers were also wounded and called it an attack on a holy site and people helping civilians.
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Two clergymen injured in Ukrainian drone attack near church in Gorlovka
SportsRussia’s Team Spirit wins Dota 2’s The International for third time
Russia’s Team Spirit defeated fellow Russian team Parivision 3-2 in the grand final of The International 2023 in Shanghai, claiming the Dota 2 title for a record third time. Team Spirit will receive $1.4 million from the tournament’s $3.344 million prize pool.
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Russia’s Team Spirit wins Dota 2’s The International for third time
WorldGaza families search for children missing after years of war
Families in Gaza are still searching for children and relatives who disappeared during the war. Often relying only on a last known location, they are appealing to the ICRC and international agencies as destroyed records and fragmented information hinder the search.
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Gaza families search for children missing after years of war
WorldIran has scenario to avoid impacts of US sanctions — IRGC spokesman
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi says Iran has prepared responses to every hostile US move and a plan to limit the effects of Washington’s new sanctions while expanding economic ties with other countries. He called Trump’s announced “economic warfare” an acknowledgment of US defeat on the military front; Iran’s Foreign Ministry branded the policy “economic terrorism and a crime against humanity.”
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Iran has scenario to avoid impacts of US sanctions — IRGC spokesman
Iran president defends US deal as best path to peaceIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the expired memorandum with the United States as the best way to end hostilities, saying Iran must remove risks to attract foreign investment. Tehran also said Pakistan’s top military leader, Asim Munir, will visit as Islamabad seeks to help mediate a resolution.
- Iran’s top diplomat compares US sanctions to a movie seen many times before
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says President Donald Trump’s new sanctions repeat a familiar scenario that Iran knows how to withstand. He calls Washington’s anti-Iranian course doomed to fail and urges respectful dialogue, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemns the policy as “economic terrorism and a crime against humanity.”
- Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail
Iran says new sanctions threatened by what it calls a “desperate” United States will fail. Its economy is under severe pressure from sanctions, while thousands have died in airstrikes since February.
Hormuz crisis hides a deeper oil threat that could outlast the warPetroleum geologist Art Berman warns that about 8 million barrels per day of Persian Gulf production remains shut in, and restarting the wells is far more complicated than reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Some wells could need weeks or months to recover, while others may never fully regain their former output.
Middle East live: Iran president says country faces ‘many problems’ as US sanctions loomIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that the country was dealing with “many problems,” including inflation, livelihood difficulties and unemployment, while authorities work to secure the people’s future. His remarks followed a US pledge to seek the regime’s “collapse” through a newly announced sanctions campaign.
Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolationTensions between Iran and the United States are continuing to rise. Tehran says it may consider any country joining US sanctions an enemy, in response to Washington’s drive to isolate Iran’s economy. The US is due to outline its strategy at a press conference on Monday.
EconomyIran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
Iran’s government is preparing the public for another fuel-price increase as war and US pressure deepen economic strain. Food and other prices are already soaring, while past petrol hikes have sparked unrest, prompting authorities to proceed cautiously before an expected decision in the coming weeks.
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Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
TechFlock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash
Flock Safety is facing mounting public opposition amid concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused. The company’s CEO is calling for “compromise.”
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TechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 15:30
Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash
WorldPezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran has held firm despite what he describes as a full-scale economic, military and security war, insisting that the country has not become Venezuela.
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Pezeshkian says Iran ‘has not become Venezuela’ despite war and sanctions
CultureCongolese artist uses paintings to denounce war and violence
Congolese artist Moyengo Kadima is exhibiting paintings in Kinshasa that portray decades of war, violence and human suffering in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s east. He says his work seeks to promote unity and justice, give conflict victims a voice and expose the link between mineral wealth, illegal mining and violence.
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Congolese artist uses paintings to denounce war and violence
SportsLando Norris wins F1 Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli
Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton on a single lap, then held on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for his second consecutive Formula 1 victory.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 15:19
Lando Norris wins F1 Dutch Grand Prix after battle with Kimi Antonelli
TechApple’s Foldable iPhone Could Bring Back Some Magic
Apple’s foldable iPhone could restore some of the product’s appeal, while consumers should also prepare for higher iPhone prices.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 15:18
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Bring Back Some Magic
SocietyWhy Social Media Giants Are on Trial for Hooking Kids
A wave of lawsuits alleges that social media companies engineered platforms to be difficult to resist, causing serious harm to young users. In the first personal-injury case to reach trial, a Los Angeles jury found Meta Platforms Inc. and Google negligent in March and awarded $6 million to a 20-year-old woman in a landmark verdict.
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Why Social Media Giants Are on Trial for Hooking Kids
WorldNordic and Baltic leaders arrive in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day
Leaders and senior representatives from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway arrived in Kyiv on the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day to show solidarity. They are due to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and join Coalition of the Willing discussions. Ukraine and Finland also signed defense-industry agreements covering drone and uncrewed ground vehicle production.
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Nordic and Baltic leaders arrive in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine’s Independence Day
SportsTrump to start IndyCar race from the Beast before cars speed through Washington streets
Washington, D.C., is set to host an IndyCar race on its streets, bringing an unusual burst of speed to the nation’s capital. Trump will start the event from the Beast before the cars race through the city.
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Trump to start IndyCar race from the Beast before cars speed through Washington streets
- Trump will kick off IndyCar race in the Beast before cars speed through Washington streets
Washington, D.C., will host an IndyCar race on its streets, bringing unusual speed to the bureaucratic capital. Trump will start the event from the Beast before the cars race through the city.
TechMusk 'may change his mind' on Starlink use over Russia, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk could reconsider his opposition to Ukraine using Starlink over Russian territory. Zelensky said his team and members of the Trump administration are continuing talks with Musk and have received more encouraging feedback, though no approval has been secured.
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Musk 'may change his mind' on Starlink use over Russia, Zelensky says
CultureAustralia bans new Halloween video game over ‘incentivised drug use’, not violence
Australia’s Classification Board has refused to classify Illfonic’s Halloween: The Game, barring its sale in the country. The board says marijuana use that gives players a location advantage for avoiding Michael Myers counts as illicit drug use linked to an incentive or reward. Academics and a former board director say the decision exposes a mismatch between game-classification rules and community standards.
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Australia bans new Halloween video game over ‘incentivised drug use’, not violence
ScienceAustralia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
More than 270 marine scientists from 84 research institutes have urged Environment Minister Murray Watt to strengthen protections during Australia’s once-a-decade marine parks review. They say highly protected areas are concentrated in remote waters, leaving waters around the mainland exposed, and call for at least 30% of every marine bioregion to be protected, with industrial trawling, long-lining and mining banned in marine parks.
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Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say
EconomyAustralia’s first home buyers keep taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
First home buyers remain active in Australia’s housing market despite higher interest rates and tax changes, while investors retreat. Loan Market says new entrants are the only group making more loan applications than in June, with demand supported by the government’s 5% deposit guarantee scheme.
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Australia’s first home buyers keep taking out loans as property investors step back, data shows
Society‘Absurd’: Australian children may see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032
Australia has banned gambling-company logos on professional sports jerseys but allowed existing deals to continue for up to five years. Senator David Pocock called the transition period “absurd” and urged clubs to end wagering sponsorships as soon as possible, while the government said earlier exits were a commercial decision for clubs.
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‘Absurd’: Australian children may see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032
HealthFrance links rise in drownings to 301 to heatwaves
France has recorded 301 drowning deaths since 19 June, a 14% increase from 2025 that Sports and Youth Minister Marina Ferrari linked to prolonged heatwaves. She said people were taking risks in unauthorised or unsupervised swimming areas, including canals and private pools, while the government works to improve safety.
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France links rise in drownings to 301 to heatwaves
WorldPowerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
A powerful cyclone struck Latvia and Lithuania, killing two people and leaving more than half a million without electricity.
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Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
CultureWe’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film
The film follows Casey, a lonely young girl who performs the World’s Fair Challenge and uploads videos about the changes she believes she is experiencing. Its body-horror premise, online isolation and unsettling relationship with JLB create an ambiguous coming-of-age story that avoids sexualizing Casey and explores her search for belonging.
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We’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film
TechIs it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated
Most published authors have unknowingly or without consent contributed to developing AI tools that threaten their livelihoods. That may seem illegal, but the legal question is complicated.
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Is it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated
SocietyThousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election
Around 10,000 people gathered in Stockholm on Sunday to demand stronger climate action ahead of Sweden’s general election. Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg joined the protest, while organisers accused the government of weakening emissions policies and urged politicians to move faster on the country’s climate targets.
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Thousands rally in Sweden to protest climate policies ahead of general election
HealthTelemedicine transforms access to healthcare in Côte d'Ivoire
Since 2019, Abidjan’s Umed eHealth Center has connected doctors and patients through video consultations and sent medical teams to homes when physical care is needed. It mainly handles minor conditions remotely to ease pressure on hospitals, while referring patients needing surgery, resuscitation or specialized treatment.
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Telemedicine transforms access to healthcare in Côte d'Ivoire
PoliticsZelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would ‘split’ Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says holding elections during the war would threaten the country. His former defence minister had controversially called for steps to enable a vote. A Kyiv Institute of Sociology poll conducted this summer found that only 15 percent of respondents want elections now.
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Zelensky rejects wartime elections, saying vote would ‘split’ Ukraine
Zelensky rejects rival’s call for elections, says vote would be a ‘huge risk’ for UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected holding elections during wartime, calling the prospect extremely dangerous. His remarks respond to former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s appeal for a vote after Zelensky dismissed him last month.
Zelensky says wartime elections would 'destroy the country'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke against holding elections during the war on Sunday, saying the move would be too dangerous and could “split” Ukraine. His former defence minister had publicly called for a vote.
Zelenskyy says wartime election could risk destroying UkraineVolodymyr Zelenskyy has sharply rejected calls for an election while Ukraine is at war, warning that a vote now could split the country. He said he would support elections if allies could guarantee safe, legitimate and democratic conditions, including participation by troops, frontline residents and citizens abroad. He also said Russia was building up ballistic missiles and considering mobilising 300,000 more soldiers.
Ukraine: Zelenskyy rejects wartime electionsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected calls for elections during Russia’s full-scale invasion, warning that a vote could split the country. He said Kyiv believes Russia may mobilize 300,000 additional troops after September’s parliamentary elections and announced an agreement with Germany for 600 Patriot PAC-2 interceptors in 2027-28.
Zelenskyy says wartime elections impossible under current conditionsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says elections under current conditions would tear the country apart. He says Ukraine would consider discussing a vote only if partners guarantee it can be held safely, legally and democratically without strikes or shelling. The presidential election expected in 2024 was postponed under martial law.
EconomyCould Russia’s growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries have left at least 30 regions facing fuel shortages, with Moscow and nearby areas particularly affected. Rationing, long queues and declining fuel quality are hurting taxi, courier and construction businesses. Dissident economists warn the problems could develop into a broader economic and systemic crisis, while a Russian lawmaker expects supplies to normalize within two to three weeks.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 14:42
Could Russia’s growing fuel crisis help end the Ukraine war?
ScienceChina delays critical Chang’e 7 Moon launch to 2027 to ensure “absolute success”
China’s Manned Space program said the Chang’e 7 mission did not meet the conditions for launch and would not fly during this year’s planned window, citing the need to proceed prudently and ensure “absolute success.” The announcement gave no reason for the delay. The mission includes an orbiter, lander, rover, and mini-hopper intended for the Moon’s south pole.
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Ars TechnicaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 14:30
China delays critical Chang’e 7 Moon launch to 2027 to ensure “absolute success”
China abruptly delays ambitious Chang’e-7 mission to find water ice on moonChina has postponed its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, which was scheduled to launch in the coming days and search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole. A government agency said the mission had not met launch conditions, without explaining why.
SocietyWomen may be more likely to share content about living alone
Clinical psychologist Lauren Cook said men also experience loneliness, but women may be more willing to share content about going through life alone because they face less stigma around mental health.
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Women may be more likely to share content about living alone
WorldIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two, including 4-year-old boy, medics say
Medics said Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed two people, including a 4-year-old boy. Flying debris and shrapnel were said to have caused the boy’s death.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two, including 4-year-old boy, medics say
Heavy Israeli air strike hits warehouse in central GazaVideo shows Israeli forces bombing central Gaza, sending shrapnel, debris and a large cloud of smoke into the air. The strike is believed to have hit a warehouse east of Az-Zawayda in central Gaza.
WorldPM Tarique Rahman’s India trip stalled amid Hasina dispute
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s first trip to India has been put on hold, underscoring strained ties between the neighbours. Dhaka says Sheikh Hasina’s August 5 press conference in New Delhi damaged the atmosphere needed for the visit, while officials from both countries have spent weeks discussing a possible solution.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 14:17
PM Tarique Rahman’s India trip stalled amid Hasina dispute
SocietyDeath toll from Indian illicit liquor tragedy rises to 13
Indian authorities said Sunday that 13 people have died in a spurious liquor tragedy in Gujarat. Methanol was detected in victims’ blood samples, prompting an investigation and the naming of 21 suspects.
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Death toll from Indian illicit liquor tragedy rises to 13
WorldZelensky says Russia likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year as it seeks to complete the capture of a long-coveted region in eastern Ukraine.
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Zelensky says Russia likely to mobilize another 300,000 troops later this year
TechUkraine signs documents with Finland on drone production
Ukraine has reached agreements with Finland on producing drones and uncrewed boats, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Zelenskyy and Finnish President Alexander Stubb attended a defense-cooperation roundtable in Kyiv. Their companies signed documents covering drone development and production in Finland for Ukraine and Europe, uncrewed-boat capabilities, and a company to produce ground-based robotic systems.
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Ukraine signs documents with Finland on drone production
SportsNordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and demand FIFA reforms
Football associations from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the Faroe Islands say they have lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and support calls for his resignation. They also back an independent investigation into the abandoned private-equity proposal and demand stronger governance guarantees.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:50
Nordic nations say they have lost confidence in Infantino and demand FIFA reforms
CultureGreek island of Ithaca hopes Nolan's Odyssey brings tourism boost
Greece’s best-known islands have spent the year trying to control tourist numbers, with Santorini and Mykonos limiting cruise arrivals and charging high entry fees. Ithaca, the legendary home of Ulysses, is hoping Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey will bring a Hollywood boost and draw attention to the island, which has largely remained beyond the tourist trail.
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Greek island of Ithaca hopes Nolan's Odyssey brings tourism boost
WorldMore than 50 arson attacks hit southern Thailand overnight as military cites intent to cause unrest
Thailand’s military says more than 50 coordinated arson and firebomb attacks took place overnight across insurgency-hit southern border provinces, injuring at least two people. Most incidents were in Narathiwat, with others in Yala and Pattani; no group has claimed responsibility.
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More than 50 arson attacks hit southern Thailand overnight as military cites intent to cause unrest
Dozens of attacks in southern Thailand wound three peopleThailand’s military says 51 coordinated arson and incendiary attacks struck southern border provinces on Saturday night, injuring at least three people and damaging or destroying local government offices and vehicles. Most occurred in Narathiwat, where authorities imposed a curfew. No group has claimed responsibility.
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern ThailandMore than 50 co-ordinated arson and incendiary attacks have struck Thailand’s insurgency-hit southern border provinces, the military says, describing them as aimed at creating unrest. Two people were injured, while a government office, a convenience store, a stolen vehicle and telecommunications towers were set on fire. No group has claimed responsibility.
WorldThe Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
The latest episode of Al Jazeera’s Deja Vu podcast examines how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf. It compares the Strait of Hormuz with the Suez Crisis 70 years ago, when Egypt closed the canal and faced three armies alone. The canal reopened months later under Egyptian control, changing the region and the global economy forever.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:37
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
SportsKejelcha breaks men's half-marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha won a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires in 56 minutes 51 seconds, breaking the men's half-marathon world record by 29 seconds. The mark is subject to official ratification. Kejelcha previously held the record in 57:30.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 13:35
Kejelcha breaks men's half-marathon world record by 29 seconds
SportsChelsea preview: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 Premier League season
Chelsea enter the new Premier League campaign after their worst four-season run in 30 years and without European football. New manager Xabi Alonso must address instability and tactical concerns, while Cole Palmer’s form is central to the team’s prospects; the arrival of Rogers could ease the pressure on him.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 13:33
Chelsea preview: Five key talking points for the 2026-27 Premier League season
TechMillennials rejoice … beloved video app Vine is being resurrected
The beloved video app Vine is being brought back, a development likely to delight millennials.
CCNNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-23 13:30
Millennials rejoice … beloved video app Vine is being resurrected
WorldUkraine strikes two Russian fighters and air defense assets in Krasnodar Krai, drone commander says
Ukrainian Unmanned Systems Forces commander Robert “Magyar” Brovdi said Ukrainian drones struck a Su-33, a MiG-29 and an Orion strike drone at Vityazevo airfield in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai on Aug. 23. He said the attacks also hit S-400, Pantsir and Tor systems and eight high-value radars across Krasnodar Krai, Rostov Oblast and occupied Crimea.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 13:28
Ukraine strikes two Russian fighters and air defense assets in Krasnodar Krai, drone commander says
PoliticsWitkoff, Kushner’s visit to Moscow delayed, source says
A source told TASS that US special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, have had their planned visit to Moscow delayed. The trip is unlikely to happen before the end of August. Earlier reports said they might visit Kiev and Moscow, while Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Vladimir Putin was ready to meet the envoys again, depending on the proposals they bring.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:16
Witkoff, Kushner’s visit to Moscow delayed, source says
WorldHow will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?
Europe has endured record-breaking temperatures this summer, bringing drought, deaths and devastating wildfires. Although the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains, with the continent still warming faster than anywhere else globally. The programme asks whether this could trigger a worldwide climate reckoning, with University of Hamburg sociology professor Stefan Eye-cot offering analysis.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:15
How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?
WorldThe week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Among the week’s scenes are fatal attacks by Russian unmanned aircraft in Ukraine and astronaut Sophie Adenot’s spacewalk—the first performed by a French woman. Pictures also show Belgium and other European areas hit by fires, while the Philippines endures torrential rain.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:09
The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
TechAI fraud costs victims millions of dollars
Deepfake scams are becoming increasingly difficult to identify as criminals use AI to impersonate officials and public figures. In Singapore, one victim lost nearly $4m, while researchers warn that the technology is becoming easier to create.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 13:08
AI fraud costs victims millions of dollars
TechWhat Comes After AI Replaces Jobs?
Proposed responses to the possibility that artificial intelligence eliminates millions of jobs include guaranteed income, AI dividends and “basic compute.”
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 13:00
What Comes After AI Replaces Jobs?
WorldDR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo government and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed a roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland. They pledged to pursue comprehensive peace, establish mechanisms to monitor the ceasefire and review implementation, but remain divided over sanctions, detainees and the timing of political reforms.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 12:52
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Congo and M23 rebels agree on peace roadmapAfter days of talks in Geneva, representatives of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels agreed on a roadmap for peace. The US State Department said it sets out sequenced steps and timelines for negotiations under the Doha Framework Agreement, with UN MONUSCO supporting the ceasefire monitoring mission.
DR Congo and AFC/M23 group agree roadmap for peace negotiationsMediators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 armed group said in a joint statement after talks in Switzerland that the sides had agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations. They also endorsed a standardised method for reporting allegations of ceasefire violations.
DR Congo, M23 fighters agree on roadmap for peace talksThe Democratic Republic of the Congo government and the M23 rebel group agreed on a roadmap setting out the sequence and timetable for further peace negotiations. After meetings in Switzerland, they also backed a mechanism to review implementation and said the first ceasefire verification mission would take place on August 24 in Minembwe, South Kivu.
DR Congo, M23 rebels agree on roadmap for peace talksThe Democratic Republic of the Congo and an M23-led rebel alliance have agreed on a roadmap for negotiations after five days of talks in Switzerland. The plan sets out steps and timelines for implementing a framework agreement signed in Doha last November, while fighting continues in the east.
CultureSons of The Wicker Man director complete his film trilogy
Robin Hardy’s sons Justin and Dominic have completed the final film in their father’s planned folk horror trilogy after discovering a script in a long-lost family archive. Wrath of the Gods will premiere at London’s FrightFest horror festival, bringing closure to the project more than 50 years after The Wicker Man began the saga.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 12:51
Sons of The Wicker Man director complete his film trilogy
ScienceThree South African universities make the global top 500
Three South African universities appear in the 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities’ top 500. The University of Cape Town leads the country in the 201–300 band, followed by the University of the Witwatersrand in the 301–400 band and Stellenbosch University in the 401–500 band. Harvard remains first globally, ahead of Stanford and MIT.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 12:47
Three South African universities make the global top 500
PoliticsPutin says economic motives drive Polish PM Tusk’s stance on Nord Stream 2
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s position on Nord Stream 2 is driven by economic considerations, arguing that Warsaw lost transit revenue when the route was moved from Poland to the Baltic Sea. Tusk had said Germany should not prosecute those who sabotaged the pipelines.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-23 12:44
Putin says economic motives drive Polish PM Tusk’s stance on Nord Stream 2
Sports'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has shown off a military-style buzzcut on social media after cutting his trademark long blonde hair. The new look drew praise from Jack Grealish, Noel Gallagher and Pep Guardiola, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic jokingly objected to Haaland ignoring his advice to keep his hair long.
BBBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-23 12:36
'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
PoliticsZelensky says wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that holding elections during wartime would be a “tsunami” that could “destroy the country.” The political crisis engulfing Kyiv this summer began after Zelensky dismissed popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who called for a vote days later.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-23 12:30
Zelensky says wartime elections would 'destroy' Ukraine
Zelensky says elections now would 'destroy Ukraine,' details Fedorov disputePresident Volodymyr Zelensky rejected former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for wartime elections, warning that a vote under current conditions could split Ukraine. He said no workable guarantees exist for participation by troops, front-line residents and Ukrainians abroad while Russia refuses a ceasefire, and described the conflict between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi that preceded Fedorov’s dismissal.
Zelenskyy says wartime elections could ‘destroy’ UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov’s call for a wartime election, calling it a huge risk that could split Ukraine like a “tsunami”. Ukrainian law bans elections during wartime. Zelenskyy also discusses Russian strikes, ballistic-missile defence, satellite communications projects and a $27bn defence funding gap this year.
Sacked Ukrainian minister says Zelensky has questions to answer over corruptionFormer Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov told the BBC that corruption allegations in the government raise questions for President Volodymyr Zelensky about what he knew of possible wrongdoing in his inner circle. Fedorov also renewed calls for elections, while saying he had no evidence that Zelensky was personally corrupt. Elections have been suspended under martial law since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Ukraine: Could ex-defense minister challenge Zelenskyy?Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has denounced corruption, a systemic governance crisis and the absence of national elections in a video address that triggered broad public debate. A political scientist says Fedorov may be using the political capital gained during protests to establish himself as an independent figure who could oppose Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Fedorov denounces Defense Ministry corruption, doubles down on election callsFormer Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov described what he called widespread corruption in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, saying hundreds of people had grown accustomed to profiting from the state budget and were hindering efforts to end the war from a position of strength. He again urged Ukraine to prepare for the return of local, parliamentary and presidential elections.
WorldUkraine's 35-year fight for independence | Ukraine This Week
This episode examines 35 years of Ukrainian independence and centuries of Russian efforts to control, suppress and ultimately deny Ukraine’s sovereignty. Kyiv Independent journalists also follow Ukrainian military medics from the war-torn battlefield to Sweden’s quiet forests for a short mental health retreat.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-23 12:30
Ukraine's 35-year fight for independence | Ukraine This Week
