- U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Iran declares it has won the war as U.S. turns to economic warfare CBS News
- Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments AP News
- Iran’s Top Politicians Urge an End to the War WSJ
- Iran says ‘world approved our victory’ over the US The Hill
- Oil prices are little changed after Iran's president indicates Tehran wants war to end soon CNBC
South Korea sending first container ship through Arctic route
PanStar Acro, bound for Europe via Arctic, is testing whether a route opened by melting sea ice is commercially viable.
Sanctioned by EU, Israeli settler steals and kills Palestinian donkey
A donkey belonging to a Palestinian farmer was reportedly stolen and dragged to death by Israeli settlers.
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people, a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike – AP News
Espanyol vs Real Madrid LIVE: La Liga
Follow updates as Jose Mourinho returns to lead Madrid - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary.
How is the pro-Israel lobby influencing US elections?
As the 2026 US midterms approach, millions of dollars are pouring into races involving candidates who challenge Israel.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits Russian oil refinery after Putin’s shopping centre strike killed 16 people – The Independent
Elche vs Barcelona: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Barcelona start their season at Elche in La Liga on Sunday but will do so without their new signing, Rodri.
Putin says Ukraine opened ‘Pandora’s box’ with strikes on economic targets – Reuters
- Putin says Ukraine opened 'Pandora's box' with strikes on economic targets Reuters
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 19, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine Drones Strike Samara Oil Refinery, E-Commerce Warehouse Bloomberg.com
- Putin pledges help for Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukraine Financial Times
- Putin calls Ukraine's peace proposals "exotic" and unacceptable Yahoo
Walk-In “Human Fridges” are Japan’s newest heatwave weapon
Designed to stop heatstroke in its tracks, the "Do Hiemon Box" delivers rapid, targeted cooling during extreme weather.
Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?
The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year, as a Cyclospora outbreak has sickened nearly 11,000 people.
Settlers target Palestinian homes in Occupied West Bank’s Area B
Palestinians in Qaryut say Israeli settlers, backed by the military, are forcing families from their homes.
Over 100 ex-diplomats urge France, UK to sanction Israel over Palestine
An open letter demands a ban on arms transfers and a freeze on EU-Israel and UK-Israel trade agreements.
A head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers – AP News
- A head-on collision in northeast England kills 7 people, including 2 police officers AP News
- Two police officers among seven killed in wrong-way car crash BBC
- Two police officers named among seven killed in car crash near Middlesborough Channel 4
- A66 crash latest: Two police officers killed in deadly crash named and five others identified Sky News
- Two police officers killed in North Yorkshire crash named as Matthew Blades and Tom Clough The Guardian
Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence – AP News
Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope – AP News
- Pope Leo calls for dialogue over conflict, says young Catholics are a sign of hope AP News
- Remembering Ratzinger at Rimini The Catholic Thing
- Pope Leo: San Marino offers world an example of ‘care of human person’ Vatican News
- Italy Pope Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- Why is the pope heading to San Marino? The Pillar
Israeli drone strike on ‘civilian vehicle’ injures several in Syria
Syria condemns attack in southwest as a 'flagrant violation of sovereignty' and a 'blatant breach of international law'.
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say – BBC
- Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say BBC
- Boy, 7, reportedly left alone on Mount Fuji while father, brother finished hike KTLA
- 7-year-old boy left behind on Mount Fuji by his dad Japan Today
- 7-Year-Old Boy Found Alone on Mount Fuji After His Father and Brother Abandoned Him to Continue Hiking People.com
- Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak The Guardian
What did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?
Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions.