WorldKyiv said Tuesday that Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least nine people and wounded dozens. Ukrainian authorities accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles during the raid. The reported strikes affected multiple areas of Ukraine and caused civilian casualties. The claims came as Kyiv described the attacks and their toll.
WorldEurope is confronting wildfires alongside drought during the summer. In southwestern Spain, firefighters are struggling this week to contain a blaze that is spreading rapidly. The fire has prompted the evacuation of around 800 people. Nadia Massih of FRANCE 24 discusses the situation with Alexander Held, a senior fire management expert at the European Forest Institute.
WorldSednaya prison, near Damascus, was known in Syria as a “human slaughterhouse.” Thousands were held there during Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Following the fall of the Assad regime, Al Jazeera spoke with former prisoners who were released from the facility. Kanaan Mohamed, arrested in Aleppo in 2006, spent six years in detention, including three and a half years at Sednaya. The report contains descriptions that some viewers may find distressing.
World3:39Pakistan’s defense minister said the United States and Iran are nearing an unspecified arrangement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. His comments came as both sides appeared to be taking tougher positions. The Pakistani official spoke to reporters in Islamabad, where talks are being held. The remarks point to possible progress while the negotiating parties continue to harden their stances.
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PoliticsDemocratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected John Giles, a former Republican mayor who became an independent, as her running mate. The choice creates a bipartisan ticket for a difficult reelection campaign. Arizona voters are also set to elect the state’s first lieutenant governor. The move places a cross-party partnership at the center of the contest.
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PoliticsAustralian and Vietnamese leaders met in Canberra on Aug 11 and pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation. Their plans include broader military collaboration and stronger maritime security coordination. The effort comes amid continuing tensions in the South Pacific and South China Sea. CNA also spoke with Carlyle Thayer, Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of New South Wales.
PoliticsA closely watched Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota may help determine the party’s future direction. Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is set to face moderate Rep. Angie Craig on Tuesday. Their contest highlights an internal debate over the party’s path. The result could influence how Democrats define themselves going forward.
WorldThe Wall Street Journal reports that US forces fired on a Panama-flagged vessel that attempted to pass through the American naval blockade of Iran. The incident took place on Tuesday morning. Oil prices rose after news of the exchange emerged.
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SocietyThree people who were tubing along Michigan’s Muskegon River were rescued after becoming lost.\nThey spent three days missing in the woods.\nDuring that time, they had neither food nor water.\nA child was among the three people found and rescued.
HealthArtificial intelligence is already reshaping healthcare by helping doctors manage medical records, clinical decisions, diagnostics and other routine work. It may also expand access to care in remote and resource-limited communities. Hiromasa Okayasu of the World Health Organization warns that inadequate safeguards could allow AI to reinforce bias and deepen existing health inequalities. He says governments should promote responsible use while ensuring that people retain responsibility for final medical decisions.
HealthMillions of people across the Asia-Pacific continue to face the cost, quality and accessibility of healthcare, despite decades of progress toward universal health coverage. Lluis Vinyals Torres, the World Health Organization’s Western Pacific director of health systems and services, discusses the barriers on CNA’s Asia Now. He says governments need to strengthen health financing to keep progress moving and make healthcare more accessible.
HealthPresident Donald Trump made multiple false or misleading statements about vaccines and autism on Monday. He has repeatedly promoted vaccine misinformation over time. At a White House event, Trump signed an executive order recommending that US children receive fewer vaccinations, spread out over a longer period than under current practice. He again raised the claim that vaccines cause autism, despite extensive research having thoroughly discredited that idea. Erin Burnett challenged and debunked Trump’s claim.
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SocietyA lifeguard says a shark pulled him roughly five feet underwater near Scarborough Beach in Maine. He managed to break free and came back to the surface unharmed. The incident comes as officials along the East Coast warn that sharks are appearing nearer to shore in locations where they have not typically been seen. The warning highlights concern over increasing encounters in coastal waters.
WorldSecurity conditions are worsening along major waterways stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea. Filipino seafarers say they have continued working through missile strikes, shortages of rations and lengthy delays. The International Maritime Organization reported that nearly 20,000 sailors aboard 1,500 ships were stranded in March 2026. By July, the figure had fallen to about 6,000 sailors on 400 to 500 vessels. Around 2,500 Filipinos remained stuck, according to the report from Manila.
HealthSen. Roger Marshall appeared on Fox & Friends to respond to newly released text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci. The messages show Fauci expressing concerns about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women. The segment presents the revelations as “explosive” and “devastating.”
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SocietyElderly people in Singapore are taking parkour lessons that include vaulting, rolling and jumping. The classes are designed to help them learn how to fall better while building strength and fitness. The training also encourages participants to approach life with greater boldness.
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PoliticsSouth Carolina is holding a Republican primary featuring a crowded field of candidates seeking to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the ballot. Primaries are also taking place in five other states on Tuesday. The contests include a Senate race in Minnesota and a governor’s race in Wisconsin. The report highlights the competition surrounding the South Carolina Senate seat and the other closely watched elections.
WorldA US judge has dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The judge said the Justice Department’s decision to abandon the fraud and bribery case was concerning. Questions remain over whether the decision not to pursue the charges was connected to Adani’s pledge to invest US$10 billion in the United States. The development was reported from Bengaluru.
World48:24Tropical Storm Dolphin has left wide areas of Hubei under water as China’s central regions deal with its effects. Beijing is also preparing for the storm’s impact. The programme reports that Vietnam is deepening its strategic partnership with Australia while leader To Lam visits Canberra. China has begun an investigation after a Long March rocket carrying a communications satellite exploded shortly after liftoff. China’s auto sales also fell for a tenth consecutive month.
HealthExtreme heat, floods and other severe weather are placing increasing pressure on communities and healthcare systems across the Asia-Pacific. Climate change is not only creating immediate dangers to life; it is also worsening infectious diseases and adding demands to health workers and facilities that are already stretched. Michelle Isles, chief executive of the Climate and Health Alliance, says governments must treat climate change as a public-health issue and strengthen their ability to respond.
SocietyThe murder trial of Boston mother Lindsay Clancy has entered its eleventh day. Clancy is accused of killing her three children, and the proceedings are continuing in a live broadcast. The case remains focused on the allegations against her as the court hearing proceeds.
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EconomyChina’s car sales declined for a tenth consecutive month in July, as subdued consumer spending continued to pressure the world’s largest auto market. Domestic sales fell 21 per cent from a year earlier to about 1.5 million vehicles. Automakers are competing to remain ahead as the home market slows. Their strategies now extend beyond price cuts, with artificial intelligence being used to differentiate products. CNA also spoke with the chief executive of InfiMotion Tech about the industry’s direction.
PoliticsRussia’s Supreme Court has stopped Yabloko, described as the country’s last registered anti-war party, from taking part in parliamentary elections. The official justification cites alleged violations of campaign rules. Critics interpret the ruling as the removal of one of the final legal avenues for Russians opposing the war to make their voices heard. They question why an electorally weak party was deemed threatening enough to exclude, while many young protesters were allowed to demonstrate in Moscow on Monday.
HealthPresident Trump has signed an executive order seeking new recommendations on childhood vaccination. The order calls for children to receive vaccines farther apart and for fewer shots to be given at one time. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what parents should know about the proposed approach. The report is featured by CBS Mornings.