- Opinion | The Ukrainian Nord Stream pipeline attack is a lesson for the U.S. The Washington Post
- Ukraine war briefing: Nord Stream bombings were not us, Zelenskyy insists The Guardian
- Zelenskiy says Ukraine not behind Nord Stream blasts, cooperating with probe Reuters
- Putin clashes with Tusk over Nord Stream TVP World
- Zelenskyy repeats Ukraine not behind Nord Stream attack dw.com
Europe eyes Russia in attacks on weapons and cargo. But Germany treads lightly. – The Washington Post
- Europe eyes Russia in attacks on weapons and cargo. But Germany treads lightly. The Washington Post
- French intelligence chief warns of more ‘violent, hostile action’ after Leipzig drone attack politico.eu
- Explosive drone at German airport linked to Russian military intelligence, US intel source says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Germany's Merz warns attackers will 'pay price' after drone incident BBC
- Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport The Guardian
Police not ruling out links to A66 crash after two killed in Middlesbrough house fire
Murder inquiry launched after blaze in Grangetown area, amid investigation into collision in which seven died
A murder investigation has been launched after two people were killed in a house fire in Middlesbrough, with police not ruling out links to organised crime or the crash on the A66 on Saturday that killed seven people including two police officers.
A child was one of those killed in the blaze in the early hours of Wednesday and a woman was in a critical condition in hospital. Three other people sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Two men aged 23 and 31 have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Continue reading...Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news – AP News
- Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman, and other Middle East news AP News
- Iran war live: Trump says US ‘not in a hurry’ over talks with Tehran Al Jazeera
- U.S. crude hovers around $80 as oil prices sink on Hormuz deal hopes CNBC
- Live updates: Trump claims US sanctions will win war over Iran as oil prices sink CNN
- Iran and Oman still working on Strait of Hormuz accord, says senior Iranian source Reuters
FDA gives expedited approval to new groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug
FDA officials approve first-of-a-kind pill called daraxonrasib to fight one of the deadliest types of cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a groundbreaking new drug for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, offering US patients a more effective treatment against one of the deadliest types of the disease.
FDA officials gave expedited approval to the first-of-a-kind pill, called daraxonrasib, that blocks a mutated protein which fuels tumor growth in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases. It’s an approach that has eluded drugmakers for decades.
Continue reading...2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast – The Weather Channel
- 2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast The Weather Channel
- Tropics remain very active across the Pacific with three named storms, four waves WPEC
- Tropical Storm Iselle weakening far from Hawaii in East Pacific Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- Tropical Storm Iselle expected to absorb Tropical Storm Julio in the Pacific Ocean AP News
- Hurricane forecasters track 9 systems across Atlantic, Pacific USA Today
‘Escape wizard’ who has broken out of four prisons is arrested in Spain
Albanian criminal has cut bars, descended sheets and even used human pyramid in escapes in Italy and Belgium
Police in Spain have arrested a dangerous Albanian criminal nicknamed the “escape wizard” who has managed to break out of four jails in Italy and Belgium by sawing through bars, clambering down knotted sheets and even using a human pyramid to breach prison walls.
The fugitive, who has not been officially named, was arrested after officers from the Policía Nacional force discovered he was living in the north-eastern Spanish city of Tarragona. He was the subject of a European arrest warrant issued by the Italian authorities.
Continue reading...Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” – Diane Montagna’s Substack
- Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” Diane Montagna's Substack
- Pope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God Vatican News
- Pope Leo says Vatican II's liturgical reform was 'necessary' for lay involvement National Catholic Reporter
- To experience true relationship with God in the liturgy, faithful’s participation cannot be passive, pope says OSV News
- Pope Leo XIV’s summer catechesis: Understanding the sacred liturgy EWTN News
Trump’s Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire – The New York Times
- Trump’s Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Board of Peace envoy knocks Israel’s ‘unacceptable’ Gaza policy as disarmament plan stalls The Times of Israel
- Mladenov says Israel, Hamas failing to uphold ceasefire, harming peace process The Jerusalem Post
- Board Of Peace: Hamas Is Rebuilding Tunnels In Gaza i24NEWS
- Live updates • Board of Peace envoy: Israel must honor commitments for Gaza truce to advance Haaretz
Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine as Talks at Dead End – Bloomberg.com
- Putin Moves to Escalate War in Ukraine as Talks at Dead End Bloomberg.com
- Why Even a Cornered Putin Won’t Press the Red Button Foreign Policy
- Russia prepares to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian oblasts – Bloomberg Українська правда
- Kremlin sources tell Bloomberg that Putin is preparing to escalate the war in Ukraine. A growing number of Russian officials believe that could eventually mean a tactical nuclear weapon. Meduza
- What Vladimir Putin’s Shifting Vocabulary Reveals About Russia’s Ukraine War Newsweek
Russia’s NORSI refinery halts oil processing after drone attack, sources say – Reuters
- Russia's NORSI refinery halts oil processing after drone attack, sources say Reuters
- Ukraine Says It Hit Major Oil Refinery in Russia’s Volga Region Bloomberg.com
- Two killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack Al Jazeera
- Ukrainian drones target Moscow, one of Russia's largest oil refineries in Yaroslavl, sparking fire, media reports The Kyiv Independent
- Deadly Ukrainian Strikes in Southern Russia Force Oil Refinery to Shut Down The Moscow Times
Trump officials threaten Kennedy Center demolition if court blocks renovations
The justice department has also asked for Trump's name to be put back on the building after it was removed in June following a court order.
Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army – The New York Times
- Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army The New York Times
- The Future of Ukraine’s Drone Democracy Foreign Affairs
- Ukrainian forces have carried out over 100,000 ground drone missions so far in 2026 Українська правда
- Factory Rooftops Fight Back: Ukraine’s Private Air Defence MiGFlug
- Drone warfare in Ukraine: Korean tech for interceptors and trends in heavy bomber drones Ukraine's Arms Monitor
Record-low River Levels Are Disrupting European Cruises—Here’s What Travelers Should Know – Travel + Leisure
- Record-low River Levels Are Disrupting European Cruises—Here’s What Travelers Should Know Travel + Leisure
- Germany’s Rhine River Is Drying Up Foreign Policy
- Cruisers Rate River Lines’ Response to Low Water Cruise Critic
- Europe Dodges a Rhine Crisis for the Worst Possible Reason Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
- VDA calls for better road freight contingencies as drought hits river levels Automotive Logistics
Texas law banning drag shows where children may be present struck down again
‘This is a profoundly flawed decision that endangers our children and is an affront to Texas values,’ Ken Paxton says
A federal judge has, for a second time, struck down a Texas state law banning drag performances in settings where children may be present.
In a ruling issued on Tuesday, US district judge David Hittner said Texas cannot enforce its drag show ban. He said that the measure improperly restricts speech and violates the first amendment of the US constitution.
Continue reading...South African police arrest two Thai men for allegedly smuggling parrot eggs
Bird eggs intercepted in homemade incubators at Johannesburg airport as officials try to halt wildlife trafficking
South African police have arrested two Thai nationals in separate incidents for allegedly attempting to smuggle endangered parrot eggs out of the country as authorities try to stem the tide of wildlife trafficking.
A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested at OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on 20 August, carrying 50 bird eggs in a homemade incubator in a hand-luggage bag, South Africa’s environment ministry said in a statement.
Continue reading...If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway? – Euronews.com
- If Iceland joins the EU, where does that leave Norway? Euronews.com
- Iceland holds knife-edge referendum on EU - and it could be decided on fish BBC
- Iceland Voters Set to Weigh Next Steps to Join European Union Bloomberg.com
- Donald Trump jolts Iceland’s EU debate back to life Financial Times
- Narrow majority of Icelanders back EU membership talks, poll shows ahead of referendum Reuters
Island could protect 30% of waters in marine plan – BBC
Ending private health rebate for Australians 65 and over is ‘good policy change’, report co-author finds
Research finds just 0.1-0.4% of the total insured population will ditch insurance, while the government will save as much as $940m a year
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Removing the higher private health insurance rebate for people aged 65 and over is good policy that is unlikely to place additional pressure on public hospitals, according to health economists.
The proposed changes, set to take effect in April 2027, will mean the private health insurance rebate will depend only on how much money a person earns – matching the rules for people aged under 65.
Continue reading...How the Iran war could end up causing a burst of deflation – Business Insider
- How the Iran war could end up causing a burst of deflation Business Insider
- How conflict between Washington, Tehran is changing The Jerusalem Post
- Watch Oil Analysis: How the World and Energy Markets Adapted to the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Bloomberg.com
- Why Iran Might Escalate Foreign Policy
- The Iran War Is Disrupting Trade Connectivity Across Eurasia The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific