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Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is heading to Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials, ahead of a planned visit by US envoy Jared Kush
topicRussia shuts down key Black Sea export terminal in Novorossiysk after drone attack, Reuters reports
Russia has shut down the Sheskharis grain export terminal in Novorossiysk following a drone attack. The facility has halted loadin
topicFrustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say
U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf are increasingly dissatisfied with President Trump's diplomacy and approach to ending the war with
topicIs the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary a holy day of obligation this year?
The provided materials do not state whether the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation this year. Curre
topicWhy Europe Keeps Being Pummeled by Heat Waves
Europe is experiencing severe heatwaves and droughts, with record-high ocean surface temperatures and extreme dry conditions fueli
topicUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv blows up biggest ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in massive drone attack
Ukraine has launched a large-scale drone attack across Russia, targeting the country's biggest online market, Wildberries. The att
topicChina & Taiwan Update, August 14, 2026
Taiwan is conducting military drills to prepare for a potential invasion by China. The drills include training Abrams tank crews t
topicFrance's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France's top court has blocked a bill banning social media for children under 15, citing constitutional freedoms. The court ruled
Despite booming economy, young Moroccans still dream of Europe
Morocco's economy is booming, but many young Moroccans still aspire to move to Europe. This trend persists despite the country's e
topicMali and Liel planned their disappearance. The one thing police still can’t explain: why
Mali and Liel Yahalomi, an Israeli mother and daughter, have been found in Argentina after going missing for a week. Authorities u
topicIt’s Getting So Hot That Nuclear Plants Are Being Forced to Power Down
A severe heatwave is straining Europe's nuclear power supplies, forcing plants to power down. This has led to soaring electricity
topic2 victims taken to Urbana hospital after pickup-pedestrian crash in Uptown Normal
A pickup truck crashed into pedestrians and the Children's Discovery Museum in Uptown Normal, injuring 5 people. The victims were
topicIn Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigue
Germany is experiencing record heat, with temperatures expected to reach up to 37 degrees on Saturday. The country has recorded ar
topicEurope’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary is inaugurated in a small Polish village
The statue, located in a small Polish village, stands taller than Rio's Christ the Redeemer. It was inaugurated and blessed in a c
topicWhile Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, a UN official warns of a rights crisis
The Taliban is marking 5 years in power in Afghanistan, with a UN official warning of a rights crisis. 2.4 million Afghan girls ar
topicRescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 53
Rescuers are digging through rubble and landslides after a powerful earthquake struck off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 53 p
topicConstruction workers find gold stash estimated to be worth $10 million during renovations in Belgium
Construction workers in Belgium have discovered a gold stash estimated to be worth $10 million during renovations. The gold was fo
topicShocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge
The death of former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday has sparked controversy and raised questions about the university's
topicRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 15, 2026
Russian forces have captured 19 settlements in southeast Ukraine as part of their summer campaign, according to Russia's Defense M
topicAncient Nero's Bridge reemerges from Tiber River as Rome faces water crisis
Rome is facing a water crisis as the Tiber River, which runs through the city, has reached low levels, exposing ancient ruins of N
topicLive: Ukraine hit missile fuel production facility in Russia in overnight assault
Ukraine launched an overnight assault on a Russian fuel production facility in Samara, according to multiple sources. The facility
topicSecond train derails in England in less than 24 hours amid record heatwave
A second passenger train has derailed in England in less than 24 hours. The latest incident occurred near Wickford, Essex, with no
topicIsraeli journalists attacked in Belfast while filming antisemitism documentary
An i24NEWS team was attacked in Northern Ireland while filming a series of reports on antisemitism. The incident occurred in Belfa
topicRussian attacks across Ukraine kill 7, injure 51 as Kyiv hit in overnight barrage; NATO downs drone over Romania
Russian attacks hit Kyiv and other areas, killing 7 and injuring 51. The overnight barrage damaged infrastructure and residences.