Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is continuing in court in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The live coverage follows the proceedings on their 12th day. On Monday, Clancy’s lawyer challenged the care provided by her psychiatrist. The case concerns the deaths of Clancy’s three children, whom she allegedly killed. The hearing remains underway.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 09:14

Primary elections were held Tuesday in six US states, with both parties sending several contests to runoffs. In Minnesota, the progressive lieutenant governor defeated Representative Angie Craig in the Democratic Senate primary. Wisconsin’s Republican gubernatorial contest remained too close to call. In Minnesota’s Republican governor’s race, Donald Trump-endorsed businessman Mike Lindell lost to House Speaker Lisa Demuth. In South Carolina, Darlene Graham advanced.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 09:07

The death toll is climbing after Colombia’s worst earthquake in decades. At least 240 people have been confirmed dead in the western part of the country, with many victims found beneath the remains of their homes. Search teams continue their painstaking effort to locate survivors. Hope emerged when a 32-year-old woman was rescued alive from a collapsed apartment on Tuesday.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 09:06

Singapore is stepping up efforts to prevent youth offending and gang involvement. Police will train teachers and social workers to spot early signs that young people may be associating with gangs. A new initiative will also support youths who want to leave gangs. Law Minister and Second Minister for Home Affairs Edwin Tong announced the measures on Aug 12 at the 2026 Community Action for the Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders Network Summit.

CCNA2026-08-12 08:52

At least 15 people died when a ferry overturned on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. Local media said the vessel had 90 passengers and five crew members aboard as it travelled between Kariba town and islands in the lake on Tuesday. Strong waves caused the boat to capsize. Search and rescue teams are continuing to look for several missing passengers, including children.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 08:50

Former fighter pilot Andy Green drove JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax car at Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats. The vehicle reached 406 miles per hour, establishing a world land speed record.

RReuters2026-08-12 08:47

Europe is preparing for yet another heatwave after repeated periods of extreme heat this summer. The conditions have scorched grasslands and driven rivers so low that long-hidden traces from the Second World War have emerged. July was the hottest month on record for nearly 120 million Europeans. Europe also remains the fastest-warming continent.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:44

Russia’s Supreme Court has prevented the country’s only anti-war party from taking part in next month’s parliamentary elections. The ruling is described as the latest indication of the Kremlin’s campaign to silence criticism of the war in Ukraine. The conflict was launched by Vladimir Putin more than four years ago.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:42

Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey on a secret military flight last month. The covert operation was said to have been prompted by fears that Iran was preparing an assassination attempt against the US president. Reports said Trump was moved from one aircraft to another inside a catering truck. Trump now says the aircraft swap exposed him to a “greater risk.”

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:39

The death toll from Monday’s magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has climbed beyond 200. Rescuers are racing to locate people believed trapped under collapsed buildings. A 32-year-old woman was brought out alive from the rubble on Tuesday, while many others are still missing. The disaster represents the first major challenge for President Abelardo de la Espriella, who took office last Friday. France 24 spoke with Maria Clara Calle in Cali, one of the cities affected.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:33

A rare total solar eclipse is expected within hours. As the Moon fully covers the Sun, parts of northern Spain will briefly experience darkness during the day. Millions of people across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa will see a partial eclipse. Loic Rossi, a project manager at the French Astronomy Association, explains how solar eclipses occur.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:31

Rescuers in Pereira, Colombia, pulled a 32-year-old woman from the ruins of a collapsed building on Tuesday. She had remained trapped for 36 hours. Applause broke out as the rescue team brought her to safety, marking an emotional moment amid the earthquake’s destruction.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 08:30

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld and the “Gutfeld!” panel discuss a bill signed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey. The measure permits fewer restrictions on abortion up to birth. Their segment evaluates the legislation through the contrasting lenses of abortion rights and the pro-life position. The discussion is presented as political commentary about state government action and reproductive health policy.

FFox News2026-08-12 08:30

A rare celestial event is expected within hours as a total solar eclipse moves across parts of Europe. In northern Spain, the Moon will fully cover the Sun, briefly turning daytime into night. Millions of people elsewhere will see a partial eclipse across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 08:28

A total solar eclipse is visible across western Iceland, drawing crowds to Seltjarnarnes near Reykjavik. The path of totality also crosses northern Spain, spanning roughly 290 to 300 kilometers in width. Millions of people in Spain and Iceland prepared for the rare astronomical event by carrying protective glasses and traveling to places where the eclipse could be viewed in full.

RReuters2026-08-12 07:56

Millions of people in Somalia have struggled to access clean water. Decades of conflict have left water facilities in disrepair and contributed to disease outbreaks. The capital, Mogadishu, is now receiving its first water testing laboratory in many years. The new facility is intended to support checks on the safety of local water supplies.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 07:50

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore examine the main themes for analysts and investors on Bloomberg’s The Opening Trade. Their discussion highlights the outlook for US yields, with the headline forecasting a much higher level next year. The segment is part of Bloomberg Television’s markets and investment coverage.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 07:45

Cambridge DEI professor Jason Arday has resigned after allegations of widespread plagiarism and resume fabrication were exposed. Berkeley professor John Yoo discussed the resignation on “Jesse Watters Primetime.” The report centers on the accusations and Arday’s departure. It presents the allegations as the circumstances surrounding the resignation.

FFox News2026-08-12 07:45

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the state’s Democratic Senate primary. Her victory marks another success for an insurgent progressive candidate over the party establishment. The result adds to a series of primary wins for the party’s progressive wing.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 07:30

Mountaineers, diplomats and members of the public gathered in Islamabad for a candlelight vigil honoring 10 climbers killed in an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak. The disaster occurred on July 30. Those remembered included Nirmal Purja, a renowned British-Nepali mountaineer. The gathering paid tribute to the victims without providing further details about the incident.

RReuters2026-08-12 07:14

Rhossi, a critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, has returned to Texas. The turtle washed up near death on a Welsh beach in 2023. After being rescued, Rhossi is now back in Texas.

RReuters2026-08-12 07:12

Skywatchers in Spain and elsewhere are gathering for the total solar eclipse on August 12. It will be the first total eclipse visible from Spain in more than a century. Experts are advising viewers to use certified eclipse glasses and proper camera filters. Those precautions are intended to prevent permanent damage to eyesight and filming equipment.

RReuters2026-08-12 07:12

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are considering a bill that would let driverless vehicles such as Waymo cars operate on city streets through a phased approval process. Supporters point to potential accessibility benefits for blind riders. Critics warn that the vehicles could experience phantom braking or drive onto roads flooded with water. The proposal remains under consideration as officials weigh those potential benefits against safety concerns.

RReuters2026-08-12 07:12

Donald Trump confirmed that he secretly changed planes in Turkey last month. The Air Force One carrying staff members and journalists was left behind as a decoy. Trump said the aircraft he actually boarded was exposed to a “greater risk.”

RReuters2026-08-12 07:12