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EU Plans Most Far-Reaching Sanctions Against Russia, Kallas Says
The European Union is preparing its most far-reaching sanctions package yet against Russia, aimed at crippling its war effort. The
topicErin Patterson: Australian court to hear mushroom murderer's appeal against murder conviction
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman convicted of murdering her husband and his parents with a poisonous mushroom dish, has launche
topicSeoul, Washington to halve joint drills as Trump reportedly seeks summit with North Korea's Kim
The US and South Korea are set to reduce joint military exercises, with drills ending six days early. This development comes as fo
topicOusted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy
Ukraine's ousted defense minister, Fedorov, is calling for wartime presidential elections, challenging President Zelenskyy's leade
topicCongressional Democrats plan Oman war powers push after Trump threatens bombing
Congressional Democrats plan to push for a war powers resolution after President Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it 'gets in the
topicUS tourist dies after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily’s Mount Etna
A US tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The incident occurred on August 18, 2026.
topicUAE says two missiles detected earlier were launched from Iran
The United Arab Emirates reported detecting two missiles launched from Iran, which fell into the water. The UAE has suspended all
topicChocó, Colombia, Faces Deeper Hardship After an Earthquake
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing over 280 people. The disaster caused widespread destruction, with estimated lo
The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 637 to almost 800 drones reported, and a Russian missile strike killed
topicTrump torches allies as Iran exposes limits of hard power
Frustration grows among US Persian Gulf allies over Trump's handling of Iran. Gulf states are reevaluating priorities as Iran's in
topicBehind Takaichi’s subtle signals at Japan’s WWII events
Japan's Defence Minister Takaichi attended a ceremony at the Yasukuni Shrine, a contentious site linked to Japan's wartime atrocit
topicTrump, 80, Screws Up Attempt to Insult Female Fox News Host Shannon Bream by Calling Her Milktoast
Donald Trump, 80, insulted Fox News host Shannon Bream, calling her 'milktoast', in a mistaken attempt to criticize her. This inci
topicSaudis Offer to Sell Oil Near Oman, a Possible Sign They’re Sailing Dark Through Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is offering oil near Oman, possibly indicating they are sailing through the Strait of Hormuz undetected. Asian refine
topicAt least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders
An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) strike on a Gaza City cafe targeted Hamas commanders, killing at least six people. The IDF said th
topicExclusive / Trump’s Oman threat follows concerns over Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, according to multiple sources, in a move that has raised concerns about the
topicUkraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on Moscow, with 637 drones targeting the city, according to the mayor. The attack also
topic'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) detected two missiles fired from Iran, with both missiles falling into the water. The UAE has vowed
topicShakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools
Shakira made a surprise visit to Colombia to assess damage from a recent earthquake. She has pledged to help rebuild schools damag
topicKushner urges Netanyahu to test Hamas disarmament in Gaza
US envoy Jared Kushner is pushing for a Gaza peace plan, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to test Hamas's willingn
topicJournalists as Trump's 'human shields' should be the WHCA's last straw
President Trump's secret plane swap during a trip to Turkey has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the safety of journa
topicThe never-ending myth of a looming Ukrainian 'breakthrough'
Ukraine has exposed weaknesses in Russia's war machine, challenging its military superpower status. Despite ongoing conflict, Ukra
topicErin Patterson Appeals 'Mushroom Murder' Conviction
Erin Patterson, convicted of murdering three people with poisonous mushrooms, has begun her appeal against the conviction. Patters
topicIAEA finds ‘tons’ of nuclear material in Syria; Damascus: We’ll keep it for ‘peaceful’ energy use
UN inspectors found tons of nuclear material in Syria during a visit to undeclared nuclear sites. The Syrian government claims the
topicRussians pull billions from banks, fearing Kremlin will seize deposits for war
Russians have withdrawn billions from banks for a seventh consecutive month, driven by fears that the Kremlin may seize deposits t