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West Bank village of Qusra remains under siege by extremist Israeli settlers
The Palestinian village of Qusra in the occupied West Bank is under continued pressure from extremist Israeli settlers, who are trying to force residents off their land by cutting access to food and water. A Palestinian-American homeowner who returned to the village fears for his safety.
France 24 · 18 Aug, 14:01
Florida and Alaska hold primaries reshaped by new district maps
Florida and Alaska voters headed to the polls Tuesday in primaries reshaped by Republican-led redistricting, as a separate White House attack on a CNN reporter drew backlash.
The Guardian World · 18 Aug, 14:00
Kushner meets Israeli PM in bid to revive stalled Gaza deal
U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Israel's prime minister in an effort to restart the stalled Gaza agreement, a development discussed on NPR with former U.S. ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro.
NPR World · 18 Aug, 13:59
Estonian expert: large wild animals do not seek to attack humans
An Estonian Environment Agency scientist explains how the country monitors its large wild animal populations, stressing that none of them deliberately try to attack people.
BNN · 18 Aug, 13:05
Syrian court sentences Assad's cousin to death for war crimes
A Damascus court sentenced Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, to death on Tuesday over multiple murders and torture-related killings. He had been in detention since mid-2025.
France 24 · 18 Aug, 13:05
Deadly school shooting in Philippines' Zamboanga leaves student dead, shooter takes own life
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student before turning the gun on himself. The incident was captured on video.
Al Jazeera · 18 Aug, 13:04
Australia's parliament strikes deal on contested NDIS overhaul bill
Australia's Labor government and the Coalition opposition have agreed on 63 amendments to a contentious bill reshaping the National Disability Insurance Scheme, though some changes are drawing sharp criticism from the Greens and crossbench senators.
The Guardian World · 18 Aug, 13:04
Romania: Russian drone strikes on Ukraine's Danube ports reach new high
Romanian authorities say Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Danube ports have recently reached a new peak, with debris repeatedly landing on Romanian territory. Bucharest is developing cheaper defense measures against low-flying drone incursions.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Aug, 13:01
Israel's Financial Restrictions Threaten to Cripple West Bank Economy
Intensifying financial restrictions imposed by Israel are affecting nearly every part of the West Bank economy, raising concerns over whether the Palestinian Authority can remain solvent.
The New York Times · 18 Aug, 12:59
US and Iran Set to Let Peace Memorandum Lapse as Middle East Standoff Continues
The US and Iran have signaled they will not extend the June memorandum of understanding that aimed to secure peace within 60 days, suggesting an imminent breakthrough is unlikely.
LSM · 18 Aug, 12:58
US-Iran war draws Washington's resources away from Asia
The United States' engagement in a war with Iran has diverted key national resources away from the Asia region. The shift raises questions about the long-term impact on Washington's geopolitical priorities.
NPR World · 18 Aug, 12:04
Wladimir Klitschko says family in 'profound shock and grief' after Hayden Panettiere's death
Former boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has expressed grief following the death of his ex-partner, actress Hayden Panettiere, at age 36. The couple's daughter is left without her mother.
BBC World · 18 Aug, 12:02
Finland's government policies widen gap between poor and wealthy
A study by Finland's Labore institute finds that government cuts to social support have increased poverty more than expected, while tax decisions have boosted incomes of the wealthiest. Nearly 99,000 more people have fallen into low-income status.
ERR (rus) · 18 Aug, 12:02
ISW: Russia building new drone launch sites that could also target NATO
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia has built dozens of new drone launch rails along the border with Ukraine and Belarus, which could be used not only against Ukraine but potentially against NATO as well.
Delfi · 18 Aug, 12:02
South Korea urges solid US alliance after Trump cites 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his recent diplomatic outreach, potentially marking their first engagement since Trump's first term, while South Korea calls for a strong alliance with Washington.
France 24 · 18 Aug, 12:00
Moldova halves transit fees for Ukrainian grain despite farmer protest threats
Moldovan President Maia Sandu is defending a decision to halve transit fees on Ukrainian grain, even as domestic farmers threaten protests over the potential impact on local prices.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Aug, 11:59
Russian Strike on Kharkiv Region Village Kills 10
Russian forces struck the village of Pechenihy in the Kharkiv region, killing 10 people and wounding 17. Ukrainian intelligence believes the Kremlin does not plan to sign a peace agreement this year.
LSM (rus) · 18 Aug, 11:58
Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow overnight, ten killed in Russian strike on Kharkiv region
Ukraine carried out a massive overnight drone attack on Moscow and surrounding areas, while a Russian strike on a Kharkiv region village killed at least ten people. Moscow separately threatened the UK over reports that British-made drones were used in the strikes on Russia.
Guardian Ukraina · 18 Aug, 11:01
India's cooking-oil imports rise ahead of festival season, but war-hit Ukraine misses out
Indian refiners are boosting cooking-oil imports ahead of the festival season, but Ukraine, the world's top sunflower oil supplier, is unable to benefit from the surge due to the ongoing war.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Aug, 11:00
Ukraine fires over 600 drones at Moscow overnight as Russia warns UK of 'consequences'
Ukraine launched a massive overnight drone attack of more than 600 drones on Moscow and other Russian-controlled regions, while a Russian strike on a Kharkiv region village killed at least 10 people.
The Guardian World · 18 Aug, 11:00
Ukraine Launches One of War's Largest Drone Assaults on Moscow Region
Ukraine fired more than 600 drones at Moscow and its surrounding region overnight into Tuesday, marking one of the largest air assaults on the Russian capital since the war began. Several people, including a child, were injured and thousands of households lost power.
The Moscow Times · 18 Aug, 10:59
Volgograd woman fined over video appeal about gasoline shortage
A court in Volgograd fined resident Tatyana Smetanko for taking part in an unsanctioned mass event after she and four others recorded a video appeal about a local fuel shortage. All five participants were detained, and one received an additional jail sentence.
Meduza · 18 Aug, 10:59
Could China's new Arctic route to Europe rival Middle East chokepoints?
China is developing a new Arctic shipping route to Europe, called the 'Ice Silk Road,' which analysts say could challenge reliance on Middle East chokepoints but risks fresh tension with the US.
Al Jazeera · 18 Aug, 10:05
Several wounded as drone swarm hits Moscow region
A large-scale overnight drone attack struck the Moscow region, wounding several people and damaging buildings. Long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine have intensified sharply as frontline fighting stalls and peace talks remain frozen.
France 24 · 18 Aug, 10:03
Georgia sells former NATO and EU information centre building at auction
Georgia's government has sold the building that housed the NATO and European Union Information Centre in Tbilisi for 13 million US dollars at auction.
LSM · 18 Aug, 09:58
Simon Levy case highlights justice system's failures toward sex workers
The sentencing of serial offender Simon Levy for murdering two women reveals a broader pattern of police mistrust and neglect toward women in sex work, who campaigners say are routinely failed by the justice system.
The Guardian World · 18 Aug, 09:03
Scientists urge visitors to skip swimming in bog pools to protect biodiversity
Estonian researchers say frequent swimming disrupts the ecosystems of bog pools and recommend visitors use other bodies of water instead.
ERR News · 18 Aug, 09:01
Palestinian American returns to West Bank home besieged by Israeli settlers
A Palestinian American traveled to his property in the occupied West Bank on Monday to join relatives who have been defending the home from a siege by Israeli settlers.
NPR World · 18 Aug, 09:00
Latvian public broadcaster launches new charity drive for Ukraine's wounded soldiers
Latvia's public broadcaster has launched a new fundraising drive to support the recovery of wounded Ukrainian soldiers, timing the campaign to Ukraine's Independence Day on 24 August.
Euromaidan Press · 18 Aug, 09:00
Wealthy collectors buying up fossils, raising alarm among scientists
One of the UK's finest fossil collections has been sold abroad, prompting warnings that rich private buyers are pricing museums out of the fossil market. Scientists say this trend threatens future palaeontological research.
The Guardian Science · 18 Aug, 08:05
Hichilema Wins Second Term as President of Copper-Rich Zambia
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second term with 60% of the vote, after attacks on election officials briefly disrupted the vote count.
Al Jazeera · 18 Aug, 08:04
Russian strike on Izium leaves four adults and a child injured
A Russian attack on Izium in Kharkiv Oblast injured five people, including a nine-year-old boy, and damaged five houses.
Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 18 Aug, 08:04
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Kushner: 'Hamas' disarmament could begin within 30 days
US President Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner said the disarmament of the 'Hamas' group could start within the next 30 days. The statement came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
TVNET · 18 Aug, 08:03
Colombia's Chocó Region Braces for Deeper Hardship After Earthquake
Following last week's earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region, the governor warns that survivors now face pain, hunger and homelessness.
The New York Times · 18 Aug, 08:02
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Pennsylvania charges 14 people in cocaine trafficking case tied to two student fraternities
On Monday, U.S. authorities in Pennsylvania filed criminal charges against 14 people over involvement in a cocaine trafficking network linked to two student fraternities and several individual students.
Apollo.lv · 18 Aug, 08:02
BHP reports 113 confirmed sexual harassment cases at mine sites in a year
The world's biggest miner, BHP, disclosed 113 confirmed sexual harassment reports in its annual report, resulting in 109 workers losing their jobs or resigning — the highest figure since 2023.
The Guardian World · 18 Aug, 08:01