- China’s Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges, Primed For Militarization TWZ
- China completes first stage of work at disputed South China Sea reef, images show Reuters
- China & Taiwan Update, August 21, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Is a New Chinese Runway Taking Flight at Antelope Reef? Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
- New images show breakneck pace of Beijing’s land grab in South China Sea The Telegraph
TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy laws
TikTok and the US government settled to resolve allegations that the app violated children's online privacy laws.
Watch: Taking a 180mph spin round America’s birthday Grand Prix racetrack
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations and the first major auto race in the US capital in more than 24 years.
Owl Stranded in Open Water 70 Miles from Shore Finds ‘Nothing Short of a Miracle’ While Stuck at Sea – AOL.com
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges
The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
Nigeria orders investigation into second fake government agency – AP News
- Nigeria orders investigation into second fake government agency AP News
- For years, one man spearheaded a Nigerian government agency that didn't exist ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- UPDATED: Tinubu suspends three permanent secretaries over fresh fake agency, orders alleged promoter's arrest Premium Times Nigeria
- Tinubu suspends three perm secs as ICPC uncovers another fake agency in SGF office TheCable
- Meet head of Nigeria’s new ‘fake’ agency, 20 state coordinators, reps in China, US Punch Newspapers
One killed, three wounded in sword attack at Swedish high school
One person has been killed and three others wounded in an attack by a sword-wielding man at a Swedish high school.
Arsenal rout Coventry 3-0 to begin Premier League title defence in style
Kai Havertz struck early, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead, before Martin Odegaard netted after the break.
Global Sumud Flotilla joins Albania’s anti-resort protest
Three boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Albania’s Vlore on Friday to support the “Flamingo Revolution"
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school
Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school – BBC
- One killed in sword attack at Swedish school BBC
- One killed, several injured in sword attack at Swedish school CNN
- An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead NBC News
- An 18-year-old with a sword attacks a school in Sweden, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured AP News
- Swedish police say 1 dead, 2 injured after school sword attack CBS News
Tunisian protesters call for President Kais Saied to step down
Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Tunis on Thursday, calling for president Kais Saied to leave.
US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor – Politico
- US ambassador to Belgium defends controversial academic who scrutinized late Cambridge professor Politico
- Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended The New York Times
- Nathan Cofnas, the Controversial Academic Who Ignited the Jason Arday Furor WSJ
- Academic who raised plagiarism allegations against Jason Arday suspended by his university Reuters
- British professor Jason Arday and higher education’s new politics of plagiarism Kansas Reflector
Turkey Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest, Saying Israel Abused Flotilla Activists – The New York Times
Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia?
The UN warns of another hunger crisis, with starvation threatening millions.
Explainer: What does Ukraine’s latest corruption scandal tell us about how Zelensky governs? – The Kyiv Independent
- Explainer: What does Ukraine's latest corruption scandal tell us about how Zelensky governs? The Kyiv Independent
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid Ukraine corruption crisis The Guardian
- Operation Forrest Gump: court applies pre-trial restriction to another participant in corruption scheme Українська правда
- Zelensky fires top presidential aide after anti-graft agencies reveal corruption probe France 24
- Fevered Political Moves In Ukraine Amid Anti-Corruption Raids, Fedorov Challenge Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Pope Leo urges the world to ‘help begin reconstruction’ of Gaza
Pope Leo XIV is appealing to authorities around the world to support the people of Gaza who are ‘still suffering'.
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions
European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rules
The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber €825m ($966m) for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to a 17 August decision.
The penalty would be the second-largest issued yet under Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Continue reading...Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Jose Gabriel Espinoza removed from post days after he was censured by the legislature amid tumult over economic reform.
Western allies slam Israel for ending World Central Kitchen strike probe
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy 'shameful'.