CultureAmanda Knox is presenting her comedy show “Cartwheel” at the Edinburgh festival. The American student was convicted of murdering her British roommate Meredith Kercher and was later acquitted. The show begins Friday amid criticism, including objections from Kercher’s sister. Knox defends the performance as an honoring of her former roommate, who was murdered.
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PoliticsThe Trump administration has suffered its 21st court defeat this year in its effort to obtain voter rolls from U.S. states. Courts have repeatedly blocked the push, which is described as an unprecedented attempt to assert federal control over elections. The dispute comes ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The setbacks mark a continuing legal challenge to the administration’s campaign for state voter information.
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World5:30US Vice President JD Vance described Iranians as “extraordinarily difficult people” and said any nuclear agreement would take time. He characterized Iran as having a “fractured system” that includes people seeking peace as well as “crazy radicals” who want the war to continue. Julia Roknifard from Taylor’s University provided analysis of the situation.
WorldYemen’s Houthis killed at least 58 government forces and wounded dozens in attacks on military camps. The violence marked one of the deadliest days in the country’s civil war since 2022. The Houthis said the strikes targeted government positions in response to what they called a Saudi-backed military buildup. James Dorsey of the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies offered analysis of the developments.
WorldStudents at a school in Thailand have recounted hearing gunfire from another building during a shooting on Friday morning. The students sought safety as the incident unfolded at the school. Their accounts describe the fear and uncertainty inside the campus during the shooting.
SocietyA fire broke out at the Feria Barrio Lindo market in Santa Cruz, one of Bolivia’s best-known marketplaces. No casualties have been reported. Authorities are investigating what caused the blaze. The incident affected a prominent local market, but the available details provide no indication of wider impacts.
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WorldAt least five people were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a school in Thailand. Police said the attacker also killed his grandparents before taking his own life. The attack occurred on the outskirts of Bangkok. Al Jazeera reports on the deadly incident and its immediate aftermath.
PoliticsPresident Trump delivered remarks in Garden City, New York, on Aug. 14, 2026.
PoliticsPresident Trump hosted a roundtable focused on American mining in Washington, DC.
WorldBenjamin Netanyahu says Israel is determined to prevent what he describes as plans by Iran’s IRGC to build up nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump says Iran must be denuclearized. The war raises a central question: has it made an Iranian bomb more or less likely? The report examines whether there is evidence that Iran intends to expand its nuclear capabilities and what purpose such a move would serve. DW News spoke with Kelsey Davenport of the Arms Control Association about the issue.
PoliticsPresident Trump responds to reports about the condition of U.S. weapons stockpiles. A former Navy SEAL discusses defense production, drone warfare and America’s ability to mobilize. The discussion comes before a tribute to those lost in the Extortion 17 tragedy. Iran, military affairs and defense are also part of the coverage.
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SocietyThai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the 14-year-old behind Friday’s shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School had been “under stress.” He added that the attack was planned. Responding to questions about future school security, Anutin said the teenager was neither a street criminal nor a robber. He argued that the incident had little to do with security measures at the school.
WorldA deadly shooting spree at a school outside Bangkok has ended with the suspected gunman, a 14-year-old student, taking his own life, police said. Authorities said the teenager began the rampage at home by shooting his grandparents before going to the school. Police said the gun belonged to his grandfather. The student fired 26 rounds and was carrying another 34 rounds of ammunition. No motive has yet been established.
World4:20Yemen’s conflict is intensifying as Houthi rebels launch drone and missile attacks. Government forces are responding by targeting the drones. Fighting has grown heavier in Marib and Hodeidah, increasing tensions across the region. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry reports on the escalation and the latest exchanges between the opposing sides.
PoliticsAnthony Fauci is under renewed scrutiny over decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Republican Senator Rand Paul referred the former top U.S. health official to the Justice Department after a Senate committee vote. Paul is seeking accountability for Fauci’s pandemic-related decisions. The referral has brought fresh attention to Fauci’s handling of the crisis.
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SocietyClimate disruption has become an immediate reality for French agriculture rather than a distant projection. Thévenot describes 2026 as a turning point, with the crisis affecting farming as well as economic and cultural life. His own farm has been only partly affected because its production cycle ended earlier in the season. Meanwhile, he sees vegetable growers, livestock farmers and fruit producers struggling every day across southwestern France.
EconomyGold prices reached unprecedented highs in 2026. Turbulence around the world and declining confidence in the US dollar have continued to push prices upward, while encouraging countries to expand their gold reserves. The report examines why people and governments remain so drawn to gold, recalls that several countries once banned private ownership, and traces how this ancient form of money gradually became an important pillar of the modern financial system.
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PoliticsColombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office on August 8. He vows to wage war on drug gangs and move closer to the United States. The former lawyer won June’s runoff by less than one percentage point. A right-wing populist compared with Nayib Bukele and Javier Milei, he is being sworn in at an unusual location.
WorldPolice said a student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday. At least six people were killed and several others were wounded in the shooting. The incident took place at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province, northwest of the national capital.
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WorldAt least seven people were killed after a 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire on his grandparents and several teachers at a school in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Authorities said the suspected shooter also died. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said more than 30 people were injured, including nine who were severely hurt. The incident is the country’s second school shooting this year, despite restrictions on gun ownership.
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WorldOfficials said a bomb hidden inside a minibus exploded on August 6 on the outskirts of Syria’s capital, Damascus. Two people were killed in the blast, while several others were wounded. The incident occurred in the area surrounding the capital.
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WorldOil prices extended their gains after reports said Iran had attacked what it called “hostile targets” in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is reportedly seeking, through a deal with Oman, to prevent US ships from using the critical waterway. Stocks were subdued as traders avoided large bets before the monthly US payrolls report. A stronger reading could support expectations for interest rates to remain higher for longer. OpenAI’s eagerly awaited new device is said to have a distinctive, doughnut-like design.
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Culture“Choosin’ Texas” has made its mark on the Billboard charts, but it has not produced a consensus choice for song of the summer. Audie examines why that disagreement may reveal more about the music industry than about Ella Langley. The discussion also turns to Ari’s latest summer fixation, Boy Throb, and speculation that the act could be a psyop.
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PoliticsPodcaster Sage Steele and former NYPD Chief of Department John Chell appeared on “Hannity” to discuss whether politicians can credibly distance themselves from policies associated with the Democratic Socialists of America. The conversation examined the validity of those political claims and the question of whether such statements should be accepted at face value.
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