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Signs mount that Russians are losing patience with Kremlin’s war with Ukraine
Russians are increasingly frustrated with the ongoing war in Ukraine, as economic hardship and loneliness grow. Confidence in the
topic7 people, including 2 police officers, die following a head-on collision in northeast England
A head-on collision near Middlesbrough in northeast England killed seven people, including two police officers, on August 22. The
topicHundreds of Academics Support Arday Accuser Nathan Cofnas in Open Letter
Hundreds of academics have signed an open letter supporting Nathan Cofnas, who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism. Cofnas was suspe
topicChinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao statues
Chinese artist Gao Zhen, part of the Gao Brothers artistic duo, has been sentenced to three years in prison for 'infringing upon t
topicPolice: Home engulfed in flames after report of shots fired in Billings
Police report eight people died, including four children, after a gunman opened fire and set a home ablaze in Billings on Sunday.
topicPalestine Action activists will not be sentenced as terrorists, judge rules
A UK judge ruled that Palestine Action activists, known as the Barclays five, will not be sentenced as terrorists for vandalizing
topicISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 23, 2026
Russian units are penetrating deeper into Ukrainian territory, transforming the battlefield into a vast grey zone. While Russian f
topicUnited Arab Emirates cuts off trade with Iran, nixing billions
The United Arab Emirates has suspended trade with Iran following renewed missile attacks on the country. The move could have a cri
China’s Fighter Jet Gets Rare Chance to Face Rafales in Exercise
China's J-16 fighter jets are participating in a joint air exercise with Egypt's Rafale fighters, marking the first-ever combat ex
topicIDF strikes destroy Hamas weapon facilities in Gaza mosques, humanitarian sites
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have destroyed Hamas weapon facilities located in Gaza mosques and humanitarian sites. The IDF sa
topicFewer than 20 ships transit key Strait of Hormuz over weekend, data shows
Fewer than 20 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, amid ongoing tensions in the region and fluctuations in oil m
topicNew UNICEF-Led Data Undermines Claims of Gaza Famine
Recent UNICEF-led data has cast doubt on claims of a widespread famine in Gaza, with some sources arguing it undermines allegation
topicUAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade and financial ties with Iran, following accusations that Tehran fired ballistic m
topicAt least 30 killed after massive waste pile collapses, trapping victims beneath garbage
At least 30 people died and 22 were injured after a massive waste pile collapsed in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. Heavy rainfall
topicIran Cracks Down on One Luxury Left to Its Youth: Coffee Shops
Iranian authorities are closing coffee shops and retail stores as part of a renewed campaign to enforce veiling rules. The crackdo
topicEx-husband held woman captive for 5 days
Police in Goiás rescued Emiliane Tamara Nunes Carvalho, a 24-year-old woman held captive for five days by her former partner. Offi
topicPutin allows Russia to take control of infrastructure deemed vulnerable to drone attacks
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on Monday allowing the Russian state to temporarily seize control of critical infrastruct
topicIndonesia intensifies aerial firefighting as wildfire haze spreads to Malaysia
Indonesia is deploying aerial firefighting efforts across multiple provinces to combat intensifying forest and peatland fires on B
topicTornado tears through village in south-west France: More than 40 injured and 300 homes damaged
A rare tornado spawned from a violent supercell thunderstorm struck the village of Pomas in southwestern France on Monday. The sto
topicHouthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, off the coast of Yanbu. The attack allegedly
topicGermany’s establishment has a plan to contain the far right. Sort of.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is gaining momentum, potentially marking a first in the country's postwar
topicRussia to seize poorly protected infrastructure amid Ukraine drone attacks
Russia will temporarily take control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian d
topicDenmark's prime minister blasts unsolicited beauty advice from plastic surgeon on Instagram
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly criticized a plastic surgeon who sent her unsolicited beauty advice via Instagra
topicMajor Archbishop Shevchuk: Freedom must never be taken for granted
Ukraine marked its 35th independence anniversary with prayers and calls for peace amid the ongoing war with Russia. Church leaders