Pope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God – Vatican News
- Pope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God Vatican News
- Pope Leo: Vatican II reformed the liturgy to promote active participation EWTN News
- Pope Leo calls sacred music 'a treasure of profound value' National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Leo: Vatican II’s liturgical reform ‘necessary’ for greater participation The Catholic Herald
- Liturgy Wars—The Latest Volley: A Papal “Thus” Diane Montagna's Substack
Trump’s Korean gambit exposes a shifting East Asian order
Growing doubts about the US security umbrella are forcing new strategic calculations across the region.
Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Brighton & Hove Albion sign Algerian left-back Jaouen Hadjam
The 23-year-old joins from Swiss champions Young Boys on a five-year deal, making him the third Algerian in the league.
China’s Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry says – Reuters
- China's Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, visit Egypt, ministry says Reuters
- Xi to Make First Egypt Trip in Decade, Attend Kyrgyzstan Summit Bloomberg.com
- China's Xi to visit Egypt for first time in decade as military, Huawei ties grow Al-Monitor
- World’s second-most powerful president set to make another trip to North Africa after 10 years following major joint military drills with Egypt Business Insider Africa
- Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on August 26, 2026 mfa.gov.cn
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
A Facebook post by Libyan Airlines announced the death of Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah and expressed the company's condolences to his family.
US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Colorado
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed after an unplanned landing in Colorado.
UN rejects Israel’s threat to expel Gaza residents over kite-flying
UN rights office spokesperson slams Israeli threat of forced evacuations from Gaza communities over kite flying.
Palestinian boy shot during Israeli raid on UNRWA centre
Video shows the moment a Palestinian boy was shot during an Israeli raid on a UN facility in occupied East Jerusalem.
From Hormuz to the Caucasus: The New Geography of Energy Security – War on the Rocks
- From Hormuz to the Caucasus: The New Geography of Energy Security War on the Rocks
- Gulf countries seek new routes for 'black gold' to free themselves from the Strait of Hormuz Le Monde.fr
- The Strain of Fuel Prices and Inflation Risk: Why the Strait of Hormuz Matters to Your Wallet MorungExpress
- Resources Are Not Enough: How Energy Routes Are Becoming Geopolitical Battleground in Eurasia The Astana Times
- Maritime trade routes are under threat—and markets still underprice the risks Atlantic Council
The RSF’s defeat will not end Sudan’s war but merely fragment it
Sudanese army's battlefield gains rely on an armed coalition it may struggle to control once the common enemy is gone.
Indian jewellery ad pulled after backlash over actor’s outfit
Kriti Sanon has defended the ad in which she was seen celebrating the upcoming Hindu festival of Rakhi.
Man United’s Fernandes, City’s Shaw named PFA Players of the Year
Fernandes rewarded for an outstanding season with a record number of assists in the league; Shaw builds on league win and Golden Boot.
Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?
The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.
At least 14 newborn babies die in fire at Pakistan hospital’s maternity ward
Authorities at biggest state hospital in Islamabad say 15 babies were in the ward when fire broke out
At least 14 newborn babies have died in a fire that broke out in the maternity ward at one of Pakistan’s most prominent state hospitals.
The blaze began in the early hours of Wednesday and engulfed the ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, the biggest state hospital in Islamabad.
Continue reading...Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
A police sergeant has been arrested following accusations that he lied to victims' families and prematurely closed missing persons cases.
South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens – BBC
- South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens BBC
- South Korean president calls for greater police accountability after Jeju missing-person cases NBC News
- Jeju officer who falsely closed Jang Mi-ran case also accused of domestic abuse, sex crime The Korea Herald
- Some police officers can't fathom why a colleague would falsify 200 missing persons cases and lie Korea JoongAng Daily
- The Korean holiday island where bodies keep appearing The Telegraph
Fire destroys drone-hit Wildberries warehouse in Russia’s Tambov region, governor says – Reuters
- Fire destroys drone-hit Wildberries warehouse in Russia's Tambov region, governor says Reuters
- A Wildberries depot in Russia is destroyed as Ukraine extends its drone campaign AP News
- Ukraine targets Ozon in widening attacks on Russian online retailers Reuters
- Ukrainian air attacks kill three in Russia as Kyiv steps up drone campaign Al Jazeera
- 3 Killed in Russia as Ukraine Sets Wildberries Warehouse and Oil Refinery Ablaze The Moscow Times
Watch Nashville fans lay flowers in tribute to Dolly Parton
The BBC's Helena Humphrey is outside the Country Music Hall of Fame where fans gathered to mourn Dolly Parton.