- Russia hits port export facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region, Kyiv says Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 25, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia Launches 218 Drones, Missiles at Ukraine, Damages Romania Border Crossing Kyiv Post
- Russia attacks Orlivka international border crossing with Romania for fourth time – SBGS Ukrinform
- Unidentified aircraft violates Moldovan airspace as Romania scrambles F-16s TVP World
China and the U.S. Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power – The New York Times
- China and the U.S. Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power The New York Times
- Xi flexes China’s global influence as he meets with Putin ahead of Trump summit theglobeandmail.com
- Eurasia’s New Balance of Power Geopolitical Futures
- Xi’s busiest travel itinerary in seven years is all about Trump The Straits Times
- China SCO Summit Central Asia Strategy 2026 Rare Earth Exchanges
Principal saved 900 children before his school was washed away in Nepal – KMBC
Terrifying moment Indo bridge collapses – News.com.au
Terrifying moment Indo bridge collapses News.com.au
Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU – Al Jazeera
- Iran urges US to honour commitments under MoU Al Jazeera
- Iran’s President Signals Willingness to Resume Peace Talks. What Stands in the Way? Time Magazine
- Iran says it's ready to return to its ceasefire with the US—hours after the two sides exchanged fire again Fortune
- Iran’s president says Tehran would ‘immediately’ reciprocate if US returns to June deal The Times of Israel
- Iran president offers US olive branch before Putin meeting Yahoo
Woman killed in Times Square stabbing, suspect shot dead by police
Police say the double stabbing, which injured another person, was random and the suspect had a mental health history with police.
Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall – Reuters
- Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall Reuters
- Iran war live: Tehran warns of military action if US intensifies blockade Al Jazeera
- Exclusive: How the US naval blockade is paralysing daily life in Iran Euronews.com
- Millions of barrels of Iranian oil sit beyond Trump blockade as he vows ‘zero leakage’ foxnews.com
- Iran reports $7.5bn in oil revenues amid US naval blockade Middle East Eye
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say – Yahoo News Canada
- Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say Yahoo News Canada
- The Minister of Equality confronts the far-right Vox in Congress over Ceuta: "We are not going to allow anyone to turn pain into a weapon to sow hatred" El Constitucional
- Equality prepares a Multidisciplinary Unit on violence to protect women and girls in Ceuta Demócrata
- Ceuta interview: ‘it’s normal that they’re going to rape her’ Gript
- 200 expelled in Ceuta as jihadist links emerge and sexual assaults reach 23 Euro Weekly News
Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say – BBC
- Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say BBC
- The Minister of Equality confronts the far-right Vox in Congress over Ceuta: "We are not going to allow anyone to turn pain into a weapon to sow hatred" El Constitucional
- Equality prepares a Multidisciplinary Unit on violence to protect women and girls in Ceuta Demócrata
- Ceuta Reports 23 Sexual Assaults since Mass Invasion, Nine Minors Among Victims Hungarian Conservative
- Ceuta interview: ‘it’s normal that they’re going to rape her’ Gript
Russia’s Starlink Rival Falters as Entire Satellite Batch Misses Target Altitude – Kyiv Post
- Russia’s Starlink Rival Falters as Entire Satellite Batch Misses Target Altitude Kyiv Post
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 31, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Russia's Starlink copycat has failed so far, but still threatens Ukraine Euronews.com
- Russia Wanted Its Own Starlink. Now Its Satellites Are Falling Before the Network Even Takes Off UNITED24 Media
- Russia’s Race to Replace Starlink Is Failing Newsweek
EU chief diplomat taps ex-political, military leaders for defense group – politico.eu
- EU chief diplomat taps ex-political, military leaders for defense group politico.eu
- EU to gather ‘brightest minds’ to boost defence as Russia threat grows Euronews.com
- NATO and EU press Spain and Greece to transfer interceptors for Patriot systems to Ukraine, Bloomberg says Українська правда
- Ukraine Requests to Purchase Patriot Missiles Using Funds From EU Loan UNITED24 Media
- Bulgaria reaffirms support for Ukraine at EU Defence Ministers’ meeting bnrnews.bg
Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid – BBC
- Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid BBC
- Israel captures top Hamas commander in Gaza strike, defense minister says foxnews.com
- Israeli Operation in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say The New York Times
- Netanyahu says captured Hamas commander was chief of the terror group's internal security apparatus The Times of Israel
- How are anti-Hamas militias in Gaza operating alongside Israel? The Jerusalem Post
Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid
Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.
Trump says US position on Falklands ‘one of many’ under review
The UK says Falkland islanders "are British with a right to determine their own future".
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000 – AP News
- Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000 AP News
- Why finding missing workers from Nepal’s hydropower tunnels is proving to be difficult AP News
- Hopes of Finding Survivors Dim a Week After Catastrophic Nepal Flood U.S. News & World Report
- Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage The New York Times
- Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, rescuers reach remote areas Reuters
Zambia’s president sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.
King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway’s constitution as his father lies in state – AP News
- King Haakon VIII pledges an oath of allegiance to Norway's constitution as his father lies in state AP News
- ‘The Grandfather of All Norway’: Mourners Remember King Harald V The New York Times
- Norway's new king takes oath before parliament after Harald's death Reuters
- Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V. Funeral set for Sept 9 AP News
- Norway’s New Queen Mette-Marit Pulls Out of Husband King Haakon’s Historic Swearing-In at Last Minute People.com
Norway’s new king takes oath before parliament after Harald’s death – Reuters
- Norway's new king takes oath before parliament after Harald's death Reuters
- Norway's Queen Mette-Marit joins procession to bring late King Harald V's coffin to royal chapel AP News
- Norwegian queen’s disgraced son freed from house arrest after rape conviction to attend King Harald V’s funeral The Independent
- Norwegian Royals’ Son Emerges From House Arrest to Mourn King The Daily Beast
- Norwegians line up at memorials remembering the late King Harald V; funeral set for Sept. 9 MPR News
Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains – Al Jazeera
- Pakistan wins Indus waters battle at The Hague, but India threat remains Al Jazeera
- India rejects court order to uphold decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan CNBC
- India must uphold water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, international court says Reuters
- India must uphold Indus Waters Treaty, court rules. What was Pakistan’s case? The Indian Express
- Court says India must uphold Pakistan water treaty dw.com
Echoes of cold war as US accused of meddling in another Brazilian election
Claims that Trump and Rubio are trying to influence result have parallels with CIA intervention 64 years ago
The year was 1962 and the Kennedy administration was desperate to swing Brazil’s congressional elections against its leftwing president, João Goulart, as a way of countering the supposed communist threat sweeping a region the US considered its back yard.
Historians say that in the lead-up to the vote, the CIA and the Department of State secretly channelled millions of dollars to opposition candidates and a group tasked with spreading rightwing propaganda and stirring up unrest.
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