BBC breaks down Trump’s latest shift on North and South Korea
Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.
How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral
Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 17, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia builds secret drone bases in striking distance of Nato The Telegraph
- Russia deploys 10 new bases near borders to launch jet drones against Ukraine – The Telegraph Українська правда
- Russia expanding secret bases that can launch drones deep inside Nato territory: report The Independent
- Jet-powered UAVs make up two-thirds of some Russian strike packages, says Ukrainian Air Force Janes
‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says – Al Jazeera
- ‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says Al Jazeera
- Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza The New York Times
- Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’ Fox News
- World in Brief: Jared Kushner meets Hamas; Trump cuts military exercises with South Korea The Economist
- Kushner urges Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament in Gaza Axios
‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
Trump's son-in-law and envoy says US will not 'restrict Israel's right to defend itself' as strikes on Gaza continue.
Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un – The New York Times
- Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times
- ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico
- Trump’s slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns AP News
- Trump says North Korea's Kim has responded to his overtures Reuters
- Fact check: Every single part of this Trump story about South Korea is wrong cnn.com
Trump tells 10-year-old rescued by teen lifeguard: ‘I don’t know if I’d do it’
President hosts Nathanial Rai and lifeguard Ryder Williams at White House after video of California rescue went viral
Nathanial Rai had been swept off his feet along the California coast, was rescued by a 16-year-old lifeguard – and was now sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump.
Of the rescuer, Ryder Williams, Trump said to Nathanial: “He’s a real hero. I don’t know if I’d do it.
Continue reading...Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players linked to alleged sexual assault
Police investigation into alleged sexual assault at hotel continues
No arrests or charges laid; club is ‘working through everything’
Victoria police confirmed an investigation into an alleged sexual assault sparked by an incident allegedly involving Sydney Swans players is continuing, but no arrests or formal interviews have taken place and no charges have been laid.
Swans players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon and Riley Bice were reportedly questioned by detectives in relation to an alleged incident at the Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning, however there is no confirmation they were directly involved.
Australian Associated Press contributed to this report
Continue reading...Russia is shipping explosives to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal in U.S. war – NBC News
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought – The Guardian
- Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought The Guardian
- 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60 abc.net.au
- Health-care facilities promote ways to protect seniors during dangerous heat waves wlbt.com
- Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study The Japan Times
- Over 80% of India’s elderly could face dangerous heat levels at 3°C global warming, says Lancet study The Indian Express
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought – The Guardian
- Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought The Guardian
- 'Wake-up call': Danger from heatwaves 'underestimated' for people over 60 abc.net.au
- Health-care facilities promote ways to protect seniors during dangerous heat waves wlbt.com
- Elderly far more at risk from rising heat than thought: study The Japan Times
- Over 80% of India’s elderly could face dangerous heat levels at 3°C global warming, says Lancet study The Indian Express
As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
A week after a deadly quake, Colombia turns from rescue efforts to shelter, aid and rebuilding.
US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament – Politico
- US, Israel create working groups for Gaza disarmament Politico
- Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Israel in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza The New York Times
- What to know about Gaza working groups and their mandate? Al Jazeera
- Kushner gives Hamas stark ultimatum: Disarm or Israel gets US backing to ‘finish the job’ Fox News
- Former U.S. ambassador on Kushner's meeting with Israel's prime minister NPR
Melbourne’s Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year
Previous winners of the award have included Saint Peter, Attica, Orana by the late Jock Zonfrillo, and Quay
Armenian-Lebanese eatery Zareh has been named Gourmet Traveller’s restaurant of the year, in a category of the annual industry awards that has historically been dominated by European-leaning cuisine and fine-dining establishments.
The restaurant’s menu pulls from the Armenian, Egyptian and Lebanese backgrounds of co-owners Tom Sarafian and Jinane Bou-Assi: aish baladi (Egyptian flatbread) is made with flour milled in the Mornington Peninsula; kafta nayyah comprises raw minced lamb from Tasmania and Victoria; hummus is crowned with spanner crab.
Continue reading...‘Truth or fiction’: US trial of Tupac Shakur’s accused killer begins
Prosecutors claim Duane Davis was ‘on-site commander’ in murder of Shakur, who died after drive-by shooting in 1996.
Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
Norway’s king admitted to hospital and put on sick leave
The 89-year-old - one of Europe's longest-serving monarchs - is suffering from a rare blood condition.
Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year
Disabled people across England will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of day from next April, as Andy Burnham expands a policy he introduced as mayor of Greater Manchester.
The prime minister has said the current weekday restrictions on when disabled people can use their bus passes will be removed from 1 April 2027. Their passes are valid only between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays, although some councils pay to allow people free travel outside those hours.
Continue reading...Burnham scraps restrictions on disabled people’s bus passes in England
Move means holders will be able to travel free on local services at any time of day or night from April next year
Disabled people across England will be able to use their free bus passes at any time of day from next April, as Andy Burnham expands a policy he introduced as mayor of Greater Manchester.
The prime minister has said the current weekday restrictions on when disabled people can use their bus passes will be removed from 1 April 2027. Their passes are valid only between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays, although some councils pay to allow people free travel outside those hours.
Continue reading...Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank
Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra.