- Archbishop Gallagher in Moscow: The war must end Vatican News
- Vatican foreign minister, in Moscow, says Ukraine war must end Reuters
- Russia is paying the Vatican the compliment of conspiracy theories The Pillar
- Vatican’s top diplomat begins visit to Russia as European leaders flock to Ukraine America Magazine
- Vatican’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Russia for talks Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse
Trial for 9/11 accused, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, set for June 2028
After two decades at Guantánamo Bay, trials for four alleged 9/11 conspirators have been set for 2028.
Rwandans love their milk bars. The health minister wishes they’d drink a little less – NPR
Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version – Reuters
- Taiwan parliament rejects government military drone plan, passes own version Reuters
- Taiwan Lines Up $7 Billion Boost for Drone Builders to Counter China WSJ
- Taiwan signs NT$26.9 billion deal for more than 2,000 Altius drones Taiwan News
- Lawmakers reject Cabinet drone bill, pass own instead Taipei Times
- Digging Deeper Into Taiwan’s Defense Budget dominotheory.com
Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian strikes using British missiles – Reuters
- Russia says it could strike UK military targets in response to Ukrainian strikes using British missiles Reuters
- Russia warns Britain is ‘playing with fire’ over its support of Ukraine The Guardian
- Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints as he visits Kyiv BBC
- Former senior Russian official warns "unknown sources" could attack U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine CBS News
- Burnham Isn’t Ready For How Much Russia Hates the UK Bloomberg.com
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit? – Al Jazeera
- Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit? Al Jazeera
- Qatari PM heads to Iran to 'de-escalate tensions' as tanker attack tests Trump’s Hormuz claim CNBC
- Qatar steps in to mediate as Trump says US not talking to Iran Reuters
- Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark The New York Times
- Three mediators in three days seek path back to Iran-US talks Iran International
Is Iran war diplomacy ramping up, as Qatar, Oman, Pakistan officials visit?
There are signs both sides could be ready to de-escalate, at least militarily, analysts say.
Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations – Fox News
- Oil prices remain low; Strait of Hormuz at center of Iran, Oman negotiations Fox News
- New Tanker Strike in Hormuz as Iran Vows Retaliation for U.S. Economic Offensive WSJ
- Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu Reuters
- Houthi strikes threaten to pull Yemen into Middle East war dw.com
- Regional powers seek off-ramp from Iran war, and other Middle East developments KRON4
2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast – The Weather Channel
- 2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast The Weather Channel
- Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean AP News
- Tropics remain very active across the Pacific with three named storms, four waves WPEC
- Iselle weakens into post-tropical cyclone far from Hawaii Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- The Pacific is a ‘hot spot’ for storms right now. Here’s why — and how long it will last San Francisco Chronicle
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts – Al Jazeera
- Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts Al Jazeera
- After six months of Iran war, US goals have shifted. The Strait of Hormuz is now a top concern AP News
- Iran endures 6 months of US strikes as Trump’s policy hits ‘Desperation Day’ South China Morning Post
- How conflict between Washington, Tehran is changing The Jerusalem Post
- The Warnings That Came Before a War Now Reaching the Six-Month Mark WSJ
Norway’s King Harald in ‘extremely serious’ condition, palace says
Europe's oldest reigning monarch has been in hospital in Oslo since August 17, suffering from a blood disease.
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from next month's Berlin Marathon.
Six months of the Iran war – as told through Trump’s social media posts
How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
The world’s deadliest glacier disasters – Reuters
- The world’s deadliest glacier disasters Reuters
- Satellite images reveal giant scar left after glacier snaps in Nepal ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Nepal’s glacial collapse, Haiti’s latest massacre, and Mladić’s death: The Cheat Sheet The New Humanitarian
- Moments after glacier collapse that caused Nepal-Tibet floods caught on camera Sky News
- From the Alps to the Himalayas, Vanishing Ice Leaves Mountain Communities in Danger WSJ
Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident
Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline as his successor named
Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.
Tanzania’s VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named – BBC
- Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named BBC
- Tanzania's vice president resigns in less than a year Reuters
- Tanzania's resigning vice president expelled from the governing party, deepening test to democracy ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- After Tanzania Vice President Nchimbi's resignation, what happens next? The EastAfrican
- Tanzania’s No. 2 Resigns After Reported Rift With Hassan Bloomberg.com
What caused the Nepal-Tibet flash floods?
At least 270 people have died in the massive flash floods, while more than 800 others are missing.
Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles – AP News
- Heavy rain and flooding in north-central Japan strands people and vehicles AP News
- Japan’s hotter summers trigger heavier rainfall, too The Japan Times
- Torrential rain pounds Toyama, Ishikawa prefectures | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News nhk.or.jp
- Heavy rain batters central Japan, causing landslides, flooding Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Japan Eyes More State Aid for Chiba Downpour nippon.com
Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief
Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.