Iran warns of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war’
Warning comes after Trump said he will impose 'most crushing' sanctions to isolate Iran and weaken its government.
Why do we love watching hoarder videos online so much? – BBC
Did a goat herder’s lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 22, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Answers to media questions Президент России
- Putin, Medvedev promise to win war on Ukraine ahead of Duma vote Yahoo
- Vladimir Putin called for unity at the front and in the rear 1Lurer
- Putin says upcoming State Duma election to confirm stability of Russian state Anadolu Ajansı
Venezuela dollarizing would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says – Fortune
- Venezuela dollarizing would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says Fortune
- Venezuela's Reopening and Latin America's Payment Shift MercoPress
- Opinion | Why transitioning to the dollar is Venezuela’s fastest route to recovery The Washington Post
- Venezuela Denies Hiring U.S. Economist Steve Hanke as Financial Advisor teleSUR English
- The Parliament dismisses the head of the commission with the US for proposing the dollarization of the country Demócrata
Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections – The Kyiv Independent
- Fedorov decries corruption in Defense Ministry, doubles down on calls for elections The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky has 'questions to answer' on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov says BBC
- A rival’s bombshell and a new corruption probe heap untimely pressure on Ukraine’s Zelenskyy NBC News
- Is the tide at home turning against President Zelensky? The Times
- Ukraine's ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding Reuters
Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
Slain Ayatollah Khamenei wanted to end conflict with US through peace talks, Iranian president claims – New York Post
- Slain Ayatollah Khamenei wanted to end conflict with US through peace talks, Iranian president claims New York Post
- Who is governing Iran? Footage of Mojtaba Khamenei raises questions The Jerusalem Post
- Iran leader’s absence gives war camp room to shape policy Iran International
- Conversion therapy, fertility treatment in London and disputed succession: who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ynetnews
- Dead, Hidden… and Still in Power? L'Orient Today
Zelensky vows revenge for devastating Russian strikes that killed 16 in shopping center: ‘Animals’ – New York Post
- Zelensky vows revenge for devastating Russian strikes that killed 16 in shopping center: ‘Animals’ New York Post
- Death toll rises to 16 after Russian drone strike on Ukrainian shopping mall ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows response to Russia’s deadly shopping centre attack The Guardian
- Two mothers among those killed in Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre Українська правда
Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope – Politico
- Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope Politico
- Remembering Ratzinger at Rimini The Catholic Thing
- The Hour of Responsibility Vatican News
- Catholic culture of love can counter the lies of hatred, power, pope says OSV News
- Why is the pope heading to San Marino? The Pillar
Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits – Al Jazeera
- Russia, Ukraine trade attacks as Putin warns of ‘far more destructive’ hits Al Jazeera
- As Russian missiles rain down on Kyiv, casualties mount and the mood darkens The Guardian
- A City Under Siege The New York Times
- Huge Russian strikes on Kyiv leave 17 dead as attacks spill over to Romanian and Moldovan territory CNN
- Russia and Ukraine trade attacks that kill at least 10 after deadly mall drone strike CBS News
Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return
Carlos Espi scores late to snatch a win for Real Madrid after Alex Calatrava had levelled Jude Bellingham's opener.
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine – Al Jazeera
- Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine Al Jazeera
- Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine The Guardian
- More than 100 former French and UK diplomats urge action against Israeli settlement policies France 24
- 'France and the UK should act together to uphold international law in Palestine': An open letter by former French and British ambassadors Le Monde.fr
- Continuing to send weapons to Israel deliberate choice for collaboration: Irans Gharibabadi slams France, UK support The Tribune
India launches rescue operation as bulk carrier sinks off east coast – Reuters
- India launches rescue operation as bulk carrier sinks off east coast Reuters
- Search resumes for 22 crew after cargo ship sinks off India DW.com
- ICG intensifies search and rescue following sinking of Panama-flagged vessel in Bay of Bengal The Hindu
- Singapore-Bound Cargo Ship With 24 Crew Members Sinks Off Odisha Coast NDTV
- 2 rescued off India’s eastern coast after distress alert from Panama-flagged cargo ship New York Post
17-year-old girl dies after sword attack at school – WKRC
- 17-year-old girl dies after sword attack at school WKRC
- Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say BBC
- One killed, three injured when man attacks Swedish school with sword Reuters
- Seventeen-year-old girl killed in sword attack at school in Sweden The Guardian
- Sweden’s Kristersson Cancels Campaign Speech After School Attack Bloomberg.com
Syria says Israeli strike near Damascus violation of international law
The latest incident comes days after reports emerged Israel had struck a military airbase close to the Turkish border.
Open-air cinema brings movie nights back to Khartoum
Families are returning to the movies at an open-air cinema in Khartoum, offering residents a brief escape from war.
Israeli army and settlers injure several Palestinians across West Bank
Palestinians face attacks and forced displacement as settlers expand control, backed by military raids and inaction.
Supermarket director under investigation after deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center – The Kyiv Independent
- Supermarket director under investigation after deadly Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping center The Kyiv Independent
- Rescuers dig through Ukraine mall wreckage as Zelensky condemns 'despicable' Russian strike BBC
- Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows response to Russia’s deadly shopping centre attack The Guardian
- Death toll rises to 16 after Russian drone strike on Ukrainian shopping mall ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Two mothers among those killed in Russian strike on Kryvyi Rih shopping centre Українська правда
US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.