- Erin Patterson appeal: Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for 'truly dreadful' crime, prosecutors say BBC
- Prosecutor tells Australian appeals court mushroom poisoning murderer should never be released AP News
- Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told BBC
- Erin Patterson: How a crowded hotel could lead to a retrial for Australia’s mushroom murderer CNN
- Mushroom Murder Case Returns to Court as Convicted Killer Appeals The New York Times
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
Mushroom killer must stay in jail forever for ‘truly dreadful’ crime, appeal court told
Prosecutors say Erin Patterson's sentence was "manifestly inadequate" as it allows for the possibility of parole.
Taiwan Floats Record Defense Budget, Sending Message to U.S. and China – WSJ
- Taiwan Floats Record Defense Budget, Sending Message to U.S. and China WSJ
- Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending 18% to a record high Reuters
- Cabinet approves 2027 budget proposal, defense spending at 3.01% of GDP Focus Taiwan
- Taiwan proposes record defence budget to resist China pressure Financial Times
- Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows AP News
Huge Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 17 dead as attacks spill over to Romanian and Moldovan territory – CNN
- Huge Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 17 dead as attacks spill over to Romanian and Moldovan territory CNN
- As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian
- A City Under Siege The New York Times
- War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says PBS
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 20, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
Global wheat buyers brace for supply squeeze amid Black Sea attacks – Reuters
- Global wheat buyers brace for supply squeeze amid Black Sea attacks Reuters
- Grain prices surge after Ukraine war chokes off seaborne exports Financial Times
- Russia and Ukraine Continue Targeting Shipping with Claims of Nine Strikes The Maritime Executive
- Unsold Grain Piles Up in Ukraine as Russia Strikes Ports Bloomberg.com
- Wheat Posts Wednesday Strength Barchart.com
Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power supply – Reuters
- Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant loses external power supply Reuters
- Update 363 – IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine International Atomic Energy Agency
- Zaporizhzhia NPP experiences 27th blackout since the beginning of occupation – the station operates on diesel generators Судово-юридична газета
- IAEA says it was informed that the 330 kV Ferrosplavna-1 power line at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected Newsquawk
- IAEA Reports New Loss Of Offsite Power At Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Station NucNet
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui's sentencing marks a key moment in the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, which shook China's property sector.
U.S. and NATO watch as Europe’s largest army threatens the UK over jet drones, Iran targets European bases and Ukrainian drones strike North Africa – Business Insider Africa
- U.S. and NATO watch as Europe’s largest army threatens the UK over jet drones, Iran targets European bases and Ukrainian drones strike North Africa Business Insider Africa
- Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next? BBC
- Russia's Lavrov says Britain risks being seen as party to Ukraine war Reuters
- Russia is threatening escalation against Britain: Here’s how they could do it The Telegraph
- Russian Threats Won’t Stop the U.K.’s Drone Deliveries Foreign Policy
Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid – africanews.com
- Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid africanews.com
- Zambia elections: Ex-minister Mutotwe Kafwaya killed in security raid on opposition BBC
- Zambian Police Summon Opposition Leader After Disputed Election Bloomberg.com
- UN rights chief is concerned about arrest of opposition figures in Zambia’s election AP News
- Zambia: Türk expresses concern over arrests of opposition members ohchr
Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics – NPR
- Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of 5-year-old and paramedics NPR
- Israel’s Military Opens Rare Criminal Probes Into Attacks on Gaza Civilians WSJ
- Israel admits its troops killed 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, opens criminal probe Reuters
- Who was Hind Rajab and why is Israel investigating her killing? Al Jazeera
- Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed The Guardian
Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure
US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the table
Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move that could set up a fresh confrontation with China if implemented.
“Today, I am announcing the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country!” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Any country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face tremendous economic consequences.”
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Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest – AP News
- Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest AP News
- 2026 Delivers Record Early Harvests Wine-Searcher
- Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards Reuters
- Champagne harvest: why picking begins as early as mid-August Yahoo
- In Champagne, They're Harvesting Earlier Than Ever Newser
She tried to blow up a millionaire in Monaco. Days later, she was dead – CNN
- She tried to blow up a millionaire in Monaco. Days later, she was dead CNN
- Monaco Bomb Attack: on CNN, Vadim Ermolaev Speaks Out on Who May Have Tried to Kill Him Nice-Matin
- Vadym Yermolayev Revealed Previously Unknown Details About the Assassination Attempt in Monaco — CNN UA.NEWS
- How Did Monaco Bomb Plot Suspect End Up Dead In A Forest? 2oceansvibe News
- Investigators Probe Monaco Bombing Targeting Ukrainian Millionaire as Suspected Attacker Dies Межа. Новини України.
UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch – The Washington Post
- UAE says it is suspending trade with Iran after missile launch The Washington Post
- Trump’s Plan to Squeeze Iran’s Economy Will Live or Die in Dubai WSJ
- Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists Fox News
- UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight Reuters
- August 19, 2026 — UAE suspends all trade and financial transactions with Iran CNN