North Korea conducted its second ballistic missile test in under a week on Wednesday, according to neighboring countries. Japan condemned the launch. The test may have been intended as a protest against upcoming military drills involving South Korea and the United States.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 12:26

The KM Putri Yasmin ferry caught fire early Wednesday while travelling on the Bali–Lombok route through the Lombok Strait. More than 170 people were rescued, while at least one person died. Search and Rescue Mataram said crews carried out the operation in seas with waves reaching four metres. A nearby ferry and navy vessels helped evacuate those on board.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 12:18

British actor Will Poulter, writer-director Adam Meeks and Annette Deao, who directs an adult recovery court program in west-central Ohio, have launched the independent film “Union County.” The drama draws on the lives of people who took part in Deao’s program. Many of those participants also appear in the movie, further merging the film’s fictional form with the experiences that inspired it.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 12:18

Authorities say Puerto Rico has started a rotating water-rationing program because of severe drought conditions. Tens of thousands of residents may be without running water for as long as 48 hours at a time. People are searching for water as supplies are restricted. The measures are affecting daily life across the territory.

RReuters2026-08-12 12:11

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen said the company is coming for eBay “one way or another.” He declined to say whether he intends to increase the company’s $56 billion offer for online auctioneer eBay Inc. Cohen made the remarks in an interview with Ed Ludlow on Bloomberg Tech on July 16. The comments signal continued pursuit of the online auctioneer without confirming any change to the bid.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 12:08

Preparations are intensifying in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi ahead of the country’s 79th Independence Day. Thousands of residents have been visiting markets across the city to buy Pakistani flags, green shirts and badges. The items are being purchased for celebrations marking the national anniversary, as the city gets ready for the occasion.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 12:08

President Donald Trump claimed that the United States had “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington and Tehran have hardened their positions as negotiations over the critical waterway remain deadlocked. Separately, strong results from companies supplying artificial-intelligence infrastructure revived demand for technology stocks. CoreWeave surged in premarket trading after sales growth exceeded expectations, while US futures also moved higher as traders awaited a key US event.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 12:06

A total solar eclipse is set to cross northern Spain on August 12, making it one of Europe’s most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. These rare phenomena continue to offer scientists insights into the Sun’s corona, animal behaviour and human emotions. Their scientific value persists more than two thousand years after people first observed eclipses. Olivier Joie-La Marle, head of space science at the Centre National d'Études Spatiales, offers further perspectives.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 12:05

Serial sex offender Simon Levy has received a whole-life prison sentence after killing two women and raping another. The offences were committed while he was on bail for separate matters. Levy was convicted last week of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025, along with the violent rape of a third woman. He was already registered as a sex offender and was under police monitoring when the attacks took place.

BBBC News2026-08-12 11:54

The Democratic establishment regrouped in Wisconsin on Tuesday, with party forces uniting at the last moment behind the remaining moderate candidate. Their aim was to block democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary. CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will narrowly defeat Hong. Crowley had withdrawn from the contest last month, but returned after another prominent candidate left the race. His victory reflects a primary electorate shaped by an ongoing presidential battle.

CCNN2026-08-12 11:52

Rescue teams are digging through huge piles of rubble in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake. They are calling for silence so they can hear any survivors who may still be trapped beneath collapsed buildings. The quake is estimated to have killed at least 250 people, while crews continue efforts to locate and save those buried under the debris.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:52

A vessel tracker is showing traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The newly appointed secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the waterway would remain closed unless the United States changes its behavior and accepts Iran’s conditions for ending the war. The statement places continued pressure on shipping through the strategic strait.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:51

British engineering firm JCB and driver Andy Green have established a new world land speed record for a hydrogen-powered vehicle. Their JCB Hydromax reached 406.320mph. The run took place 20 years after Green drove JCB’s Dieselmax to an FIA-certified diesel land speed record of 350.092mph. Green also holds the outright land speed record of 763.035mph, set in 1997, when he became the first and remains the only person to break the sound barrier on land.

GGuardian News2026-08-12 11:46

Fox News reports on Francesca Hong’s loss in the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. The coverage also reviews the results of the Minnesota Senate race and other outcomes from Tuesday’s elections. The report characterizes Hong’s defeat as a major setback for the far left. The segment features discussion of the election results on Fox & Friends First.

FFox News2026-08-12 11:45

Typhoon Dolphin, described as the strongest storm to strike China this year, is moving across the country’s north. The storm has brought severe flooding in the region. In eastern China, powerful winds caused widespread damage, prompting authorities to begin cleanup operations. Reporting from Beijing focuses on the storm’s destruction and the early response.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 11:42

Millions of people across Europe are expected to witness a total solar eclipse later on Wednesday, beginning at 15:34 GMT. Skywatchers in North America and North Africa will also have an opportunity to see a partial eclipse. Weather conditions could determine whether roughly one in eight people worldwide gets a view of the celestial event. Astronomer Jake Foster of the Royal Greenwich Observatory explains the cosmic clockwork behind the eclipse.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-12 11:39

The Israeli army demolished Farouq Ramadan’s apartment on Tuesday. The apartment is in the West Bank village of Tell, near Nablus. Tell is located in the occupied West Bank. The demolition involved the home of a Palestinian described as having been killed by Israeli soldiers.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-12 11:26

Europe is preparing for what is described as its most significant solar eclipse since 1999. The event is expected to produce an astonishing total-eclipse view in Spain. BBC Science Editor Pallab Ghosh travelled to the historic city of Burgos, where eclipse enthusiasts from far and wide have gathered to experience the spectacle. Their repeated journeys reflect the strong appeal of seeing a total solar eclipse in person.

BBBC News2026-08-12 11:25

Establishment Democrats received a boost ahead of the midterm elections. Moderate David Crowley was projected to defeat Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor primary. The result places the contest in the broader political run-up to the midterms, according to the report.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 11:08

President Donald Trump said the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz. His claim came as Washington and Tehran took harder positions in stalled negotiations over the waterway. Speaking at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington, Trump said, “We own it,” and warned that any Iranian action could bring a forceful response. July US consumer-price data is due to draw attention, with higher oil prices raising concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to increase interest rates. Treasury markets are also in focus.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-12 11:04

Indonesian authorities rescued 172 people after a ferry sailing from Bali caught fire. Survivors recounted how they escaped as rescuers continued searching for anyone else who might be missing. Officials said one Indonesian person had been confirmed dead. The search operation remains underway.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:04

Primary voting is taking place in six U.S. states as the midterm contests begin to develop. Wisconsin Democrats narrowly selected moderate David Crowley over Democratic socialist Francesca Hong as their nominee for governor. President Donald Trump confirmed that he secretly changed planes in Turkey last month on Secret Service orders. Separately, crude leaking from a tanker grounded off Oman has formed a massive oil slick, while parts of Europe prepare for a rare total solar eclipse.

RReuters2026-08-12 11:03

Former hostage negotiator Dan O’Shea discusses Donald Trump’s role in securing the release of Robert Gilman. Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, had been detained in a Russian prison. The release is described as addressing a wrongful detention and was achieved without resorting to a prisoner exchange.

FFox News2026-08-12 11:00

A rare total solar eclipse is due within hours, briefly turning parts of northern Spain from daylight to darkness as the Moon passes in front of the Sun. Millions of people across Europe, Canada, the northern United States and northwest Africa will also witness a partial eclipse. The event is more than a striking spectacle. Eclipses give scientists valuable opportunities to study the Sun and gain insight into the wider universe.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-12 10:59