- Mobilisation fears grip Russians as Moscow's forced recruitment spikes Euronews.com
- Russia mobilisation fears grow amid reports of intimidating tactics Al Jazeera
- Aggressive Recruiters Are Rounding Up Russians To Fight In Ukraine. In One Town, They're Pushing Back Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
- Anti-War NGO Reports Rise in Forced Enlistments Across Russia The Moscow Times
- Forty-seven of Russia’s 50 top universities are advertising Defense Ministry contracts to students, investigation finds Meduza — Новости
Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100 – The Moscow Times
- Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100 The Moscow Times
- “Mysterious” Fires in Russia: A Gas-Chemical Complex Is Burning Nearly 6,000 km from Ukraine’s Borders shelter.in.ua
- 3 killed, some 150 injured in fire at Russian gas chemical complex, World News AsiaOne
- Seven dead, including six Chinese nationals, nine are missing in Russia's gas plant fire Reuters
- Five people were injured in a fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in the Amur region, according to the press service. - reports in Russia news.cgtn.com
Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says – Reuters
- Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says Reuters
- Human rights situation in Myanmar ‘plummets to new low’, UN says Al Jazeera
- Airstrikes and Illegal Mining Add to Myanmar’s Troubles The New York Times
- Rohingyas continue to face atrocity crimes, mass displacement and deepening humanitarian crisis: UN experts United News of Bangladesh
- Thousands of Rohingya refugees protest camp conditions and plead to return home ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
European court says the Turkish judiciary has a ‘systematic problem’ in ruling on philanthropist – AP News
- European court says the Turkish judiciary has a 'systematic problem' in ruling on philanthropist AP News
- European Court of Human Rights orders Turkey to free Osman Kavala BBC
- European court lobs third order to free Turkish activist jailed for life Courthouse News
- Türkiye: Osman Kavala must be immediately released following European Court order to quash his conviction Amnesty International
- Turkey Kavala European Court dailyrecordnews.com
Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure point – CNBC
- Ukraine is targeting Russia’s retail giants. Ozon is the next economic pressure point CNBC
- Ukraine drone strikes target second Russian retail giant, seeking to deepen economic chaos NBC News
- Russia's second-biggest online retailer Ozon targeted in Ukrainian strikes BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Ozon next in Kyiv’s sights as sheds of Wildberries rival burn The Guardian
- Ukrainian forces resume strikes on Russia's Wildberries with reported attack in Tambov Oblast The Kyiv Independent
‘Perfectly fine with my body’: Danish PM blasts plastic surgeon’s beauty advice – NBC News
- ‘Perfectly fine with my body’: Danish PM blasts plastic surgeon’s beauty advice NBC News
- ‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice The New York Times
- Danish Prime Minister Blasts Message From A Doctor Offering to Fix Her Nose: ‘Happy With My Body’ TODAY.com
- ‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM hits back at unsolicited beauty tip from cosmetic surgeon The Guardian
- Danish PM rejects surgeon’s unsolicited offer to ‘fix her nose’ The Telegraph
US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained
But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.
New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up – Reuters
- New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up Reuters
- China & Taiwan Update, August 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Satellite images reveal China's island power play before Trump-Xi summit Newsweek
- Public Anger Grows as Vietnamese State Media Ignores China’s Expansion in the Paracel Islands The Vietnamese Magazine
- China Creates Geopolitical Flutter With 'Military' Artificial Island In South China Sea | Vantage Firstpost
Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies – The New York Times
- Trump Administration to Return Diplomats to Middle East Embassies The New York Times
- US starts returning staff to Middle East missions after Iran war evacuations, sources say Reuters
- US said returning diplomats to Mideast, signaling fresh Iran hostilities not imminent The Times of Israel
- Brent Plunges 3%, Retreats To $87 As US 'Sending Diplomats' Back To Gulf Calms Oil Market NDTV Profit
- Are U.S. embassies in the Middle East weakened? WBUR
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago.
What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine? – The New York Times
- What Happened to the Coveted Western Tanks Sent to Ukraine? The New York Times
- ‘Extremely expensive tractors’: Drones push Ukraine’s Leopard tanks into hiding The New Voice of Ukraine
- Western Tanks in Ukraine Sidelined by Cheap Attack Drones Военное дело
- Russian Mines and Drones Destroyed Ukraine's Leopard 2 Tanks. The Crews Kept Walking Away. 19FortyFive
Democrats widen Kushner probe to include Albanian resort deal – MS NOW
- Democrats widen Kushner probe to include Albanian resort deal MS NOW
- Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Shady Albania Land Deal The New Republic
- Raskin targets Kushner after Jeffries takes heat for meeting with Trump son-in-law Washington Examiner
- Kushner's Albania land purchase under potential US House foreign bribery probe MLex
- Dems expand Kushner probe to include Albania resort plans Yahoo
Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light – CNBC
- Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light CNBC
- Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris BBC
- Macron hosts Saudi's crown prince for contested visit Le Monde.fr
- Saudi Arabia, France call for Iran diplomacy, reaffirm support for Palestinian state in joint statement Arab News
- France, Saudi Arabia agree on $7bn theme park project near Paris Al Jazeera
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital.
China’s advanced J-16 fighter jets face off with French Rafale jets for the first time on African soil amid India’s $20 billion push for 114 Rafales – Business Insider Africa
- China’s advanced J-16 fighter jets face off with French Rafale jets for the first time on African soil amid India’s $20 billion push for 114 Rafales Business Insider Africa
- China’s Fighter Jet Gets Rare Chance to Face Rafales in Exercise Bloomberg
- Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt for Eagles of Civilisation joint drill South China Morning Post
- In a first, Rafales take on China's J-16 fighters; why India is watching closely The Times of India
- China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on South China Morning Post
Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership – Euronews.com
- Armenia announces historic intention to apply for EU membership Euronews.com
- Armenia to launch EU accession bid in 'near future,' PM says, further distancing from Russia The Kyiv Independent
- Why this is Armenia’s ‘window of opportunity’ to break from Russia’s orbit TVP World
- Armenia signals EU push despite uncertain timeline AnewZ
- Don't throw beads in front of pigs: Medvedev appreciated Armenia's application for EU membership EADaily
Tornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged – Euronews.com
- Tornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged Euronews.com
- A tornado tears through a village in southern France, injuring 39 and wrecking 300 homes Newsday
- Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region France 24
- Tornado in France injures 41 people, damages hundreds of homes CBS News
- Tornado in southwestern France damages over 300 homes, injures dozens Reuters
IDF and police evacuate Kafr Aqab UNRWA compound – Israel National News
- IDF and police evacuate Kafr Aqab UNRWA compound Israel National News
- Israeli forces raid UNRWA training centre in occupied East Jerusalem Al Jazeera
- Israel seizes UN facility in East Jerusalem and vows to close it down Sky News
- UNRWA Press Statement on Kalandia Training Centre in occupied East Jerusalem UNRWA
- UN Condemns 'unlawful Seizure' Of UNRWA Facility In East Jerusalem i24NEWS
A Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe – Arkeonews
- A Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe Arkeonews
- 11,000-year-old sculpture unearthed at Türkiye's Karahantepe Daily Sabah
- Rare Neolithic sculpture unearthed at Türkiye’s Karahantepe HeritageDaily
- Karahantepe, Sayburç reveal major turning point in human history Hürriyet Daily News
- Türkiye unearths 11,000-year-old stone sculpture of human figure riding leopard Qazinform
Hundreds of Academics Support Arday Accuser Nathan Cofnas in Open Letter – Inside Higher Ed
- Hundreds of Academics Support Arday Accuser Nathan Cofnas in Open Letter Inside Higher Ed
- University Suspends Academic Who Accused Jason Arday of Plagiarism Inside Higher Ed
- We mustn’t let Jason Arday’s death put feelings before facts The Times
- US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor Politico
- The many tragedies of the Jason Arday case | Letters The Guardian