- Houthis reportedly kill six in first deadly attack since start of Iran war BBC
- Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Trump slams Iran as hopes for Hormuz Strait deal dim CNBC
- Four crewmembers, two rescuers killed in Red Sea attack; U.S. strikes ship in Gulf of Oman NBC News
- Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast AP News
- Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says Al Jazeera
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope
Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search collapsed buildings for those still trapped.
Luigi Mangione murder trial to have anonymous jury
The judge overseeing the state murder trial ruled the 12-person jury would remain anonymous because of the intense media spotlight on the case.
Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education
UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.
Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm
Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.
Hundreds of teenagers waited hours outside Russia’s Supreme Court to witness the only antiwar party lose its place on the ballot. Then a police officer raised a megaphone to talk about draft offices. – Meduza — Новости
- Hundreds of teenagers waited hours outside Russia’s Supreme Court to witness the only antiwar party lose its place on the ballot. Then a police officer raised a megaphone to talk about draft offices. Meduza — Новости
- Yabloko, Russian Antiwar Party, Is Banned From Parliament Elections The New York Times
- Ukraine war briefing: Russia bans voting against the war The Guardian
- Paranoid Putin bans his fake opposition The Telegraph
- Behind The Hobbling Of Russia's Yabloko Party: A Swirl Of Legal Contortions Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Live updates: Over 200 dead in Colombia earthquake, with rescuers unable to reach epicenter yet – CNN
- Live updates: Over 200 dead in Colombia earthquake, with rescuers unable to reach epicenter yet CNN
- Colombia quake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors Reuters
- Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake BBC
- Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people NPR
- Colombia Quake Chases Teenage Venezuelan Brothers From Their New Home The New York Times
Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar
As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger
Paramount's CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.
Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles – AP News
- Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles AP News
- Ukraine war briefing: North Korean missiles hit Zaporizhzhia in deadly attack The Guardian
- Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says BBC
- Russian strike kills seven at Ukraine steel plant, Kyiv says Moscow used North Korean missiles Reuters
- Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment CNBC
‘Justice at last’: Syrians react to Assad death sentence
Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners
At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.
Tourists rush to Iceland to witness rare total solar eclipse
Iceland is preparing for a total solar eclipse with hundreds of visitors expected in the country.
Hunt For New Mobile Missile Defense Radar Reinforced By Lessons From Iran War – TWZ
Rights groups launch new legal challenge to Trump campaign against ICC
Prominent organisation charge sanctions against international tribunal trample consitutional rights, hinder their work.
Trump Hardens Stance on Iran, Clouding Hopes for Hormuz Deal – Bloomberg.com
Korean Peninsula Update, August 11, 2026 – understandingwar.org
- Korean Peninsula Update, August 11, 2026 understandingwar.org
- Ukraine war briefing: North Korea sending 50,000 troops to Russia – Zelenskyy The Guardian
- Russia is firing North Korean missiles at Ukraine, Zelenskyy claims, as more overnight attacks kill 9 CBS News
- EXCLUSIVE: North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says Reuters
- Russia readying more North Korean troops and missiles, Zelenskyy says Euronews.com