Michele Tafoya has secured the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Minnesota. Fox News senior national correspondent Kevin Corke reported on developments in primary races across the country. The item highlights Tafoya’s nomination and the broader primary-election picture. It focuses on the Republican Senate contest in Minnesota.

FFox News2026-08-12 03:25

U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman has advanced to the Republican special primary runoff for a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina. He will face Sen. Darline Graham in the next contest. The winner will replace the seat left by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Norman spoke to supporters after securing his place in the runoff.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 03:12

Health authorities are alarmed by the pace of Ebola’s spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More than 2,000 people have died in the current outbreak, while the World Health Organization warns that the toll could rise rapidly. The Bundibugyo species is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak, according to the report, and there is no licensed vaccine for it. Professor Aileen M. Marty, who helped the WHO contain the largest Ebola outbreak in West Africa a decade ago, is involved in the discussion.

DDW News2026-08-12 03:00

A gaming store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has uncovered a set of unique and extremely rare Super Mario cartridges. The collection includes Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt copies. The cartridges are scheduled to go up for auction beginning Friday.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 02:45

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany criticized opponent Francesca Hong’s socialist agenda. Tiffany said Hong does not want to address what he described as the real problems. He made the comments while discussing the governor’s race on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” The remarks center on the candidates’ competing political positions and campaign agenda.

FFox News2026-08-12 02:45

Typhoon Dolphin has made two landfalls along China’s eastern coast. The storm came ashore at Yuhuan in Taizhou and Yueqing in Wenzhou, both in Zhejiang province. Officials activated a Level-IV national disaster relief emergency alert after the powerful storm severely affected the region. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are affecting eastern Zhejiang.

GGuardian News2026-08-12 02:31

Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman have moved on to a Republican runoff for a South Carolina U.S. Senate seat. The contest is being held to replace the late Lindsey Graham. His sudden death occurred one month before the runoff. Trump praised Darline Graham as she advanced. The outcome will determine the Republican contender for the seat.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 02:15

Reports say President Donald Trump secretly boarded a third, smaller U.S. military aircraft during July’s NATO summit. An airport catering truck allegedly helped conceal the move, while an older Air Force One jet served as a decoy. The reported operation was intended to help Trump leave the summit amid what was described as a credible threat from Iran.

FFox News2026-08-12 02:00

A US official says Donald Trump secretly changed planes in Turkey last month, boarding an alternate military aircraft while concealed inside a catering truck. The elaborate deception was triggered by a threat from Iran. The covert security operation, reportedly designed to protect Trump from an Iranian assassination attempt, highlighted the extraordinary measures taken by American officials. Trump addressed questions about the maneuver on Tuesday.

CCNN2026-08-12 01:50

Wildfires are spreading across the western United States and Canada, driving tens of thousands of people from their homes while toxic smoke moves across the continent. In Spokane, Washington, Brian Davis lost the family home where he had lived for 18 years, cherished possessions and two pets. Officials called the damage the worst ever recorded in the region. Other fires have triggered mass evacuations around California’s Big Sur. Firefighters warn that the wildfire season continues through November.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 01:35

A former U.S. Marine who had been held in Russia for more than four years has been released. His sister, Lexie Hudson, credited President Trump and Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey with helping bring about his release.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 01:30

A baby has been rescued alive from the rubble following what is described as Colombia’s deadliest earthquake in years. More than 200 people have died, while thousands remain missing. Search teams are working against time to locate people who may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings. From Cali, a correspondent discusses the rescue operation, the extent of the devastation and the prospects of finding additional survivors.

DDW News2026-08-12 01:00

A criminal court in Damascus has sentenced Atif Najib, a former Syrian security chief in Daraa, to death for taking part in the 2011 crackdown on protesters. Eight other former regime figures were also sentenced in absentia, including Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher. The convictions cover war crimes, crimes against humanity, murder, arbitrary detention and torture, including abuses involving children. The ruling is being regarded as a landmark step toward transitional justice.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 00:59

UNESCO says more than two million Afghan girls have been unable to continue education beyond primary school since the Taliban returned to power five years ago. The agency estimates that 2.4 million girls are currently excluded from secondary and higher education. The Taliban has also limited girls’ access to education to those below age 12 and barred women from most public-sector jobs. UNESCO expert Hoda Jaberian warned that the longer these restrictions continue, the greater their impact on Afghanistan’s future may be.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-12 00:51

Nvidia has entered financing agreements worth $500 billion with six institutions. The arrangements are intended to help customers construct artificial-intelligence data centers. They respond to sharply rising demand for AI infrastructure. The deal places Nvidia alongside Wall Street institutions in mobilizing funding for that expansion.

RReuters2026-08-12 00:37

Darline Graham has advanced to the Republican runoff in the South Carolina race for the U.S. Senate. Fox News correspondent Mark Meredith is reporting the latest developments from Columbia, South Carolina. The report appears on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-12 00:37

President Trump secretly changed aircraft while in Turkey during the NATO summit, sources said. The switch came amid security concerns linked to an alleged Iranian plot. The account examines the concealed plane change and the circumstances surrounding it. The report attributes the information to sources and presents the Iranian involvement as an allegation.

RReuters2026-08-12 00:31

U.S. stocks finished lower as investors focused on concerns about Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Technology shares declined during the session. Alternative asset managers moved higher on partnerships linked to artificial intelligence. The market’s optimism about a peaceful U.S.-Iran outcome weakened.

RReuters2026-08-12 00:31

Hosts of Fox News’ “The Five” discuss reports that President Donald Trump avoided an alleged threat from Iran by using a catering truck. The account presents the move as a way to evade the reported danger. Its wording retains uncertainty, describing the threat as alleged and the account as reported. The discussion places the episode within national security, foreign policy and Middle East concerns.

FFox News2026-08-12 00:30

Fox News host Kayleigh McEnany discusses the key developments viewers should watch in crucial primaries across the country. She presents her assessment on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime,’ framing socialists as people who make bold claims but mainly talk a big game. The segment focuses on what may matter in the nationwide primary contests and McEnany’s political commentary.

FFox News2026-08-12 00:24

The Washington Post reports that President Donald Trump secretly departed last month’s NATO summit in Turkey aboard an alternate military aircraft. The report says the change was made because of an Iranian assassination threat. Trump had boarded Air Force One in Turkey, but ultimately flew out on the undisclosed plane instead. The account describes the aircraft switch as a security measure linked to concerns about Iran.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 00:20

The Washington Post reports that US President Donald Trump secretly changed aircraft while departing last month’s NATO summit in Turkey. US intelligence had reportedly detected what it considered a “credible Iranian threat” to launch a missile at his plane. According to the report, Trump moved from Air Force One to a military jet inside a catering truck, out of sight of journalists and most staff.

DDW News2026-08-12 00:00

Japan has shaped the identity of matcha for centuries through ritual, craftsmanship and the famed tea-growing town of Uji. China, however, has quietly become the world’s largest producer, accounting for about 70 per cent of global output. With international demand surging, the two countries face a growing contest over matcha’s future. The competition pits heritage against scale, and tradition against technology, as both sides seek influence over an expanding market.

CCNA2026-08-12 00:00

Pakistan’s interior minister has met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi as part of mediation aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran. The contacts come as indications grow that Tehran and Washington could be nearing an agreement. Qatar says separate Iranian-Omani discussions over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are at an advanced stage. Former senior US diplomat Alan Eyre told Al Jazeera that Iran and Oman have agreed to a temporary separation of traffic routes.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-11 23:47