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Dave Brat, once a Congress rebel, now US ambassador to Australia

Dave Brat, a former insurgent lawmaker in the US Congress, is now serving as America's ambassador in Canberra as tariffs and Pacific tensions test the US-Australia relationship.

Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 05:58

Ukrainian drones spark fires at major warehouses in Moscow Oblast

A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack set two major warehouses ablaze in Moscow Oblast, with the city's mayor claiming 201 drones were intercepted.

Euromaidan Press · 17 Aug, 05:04

Russian strike heavily damages grain elevator in Sumy Oblast, injures employee

A Russian missile strike severely damaged a grain elevator belonging to the Ukrlandfarming group in Sumy Oblast and injured one of its employees. The facility's operations have been completely halted.

Ukrainska Pravda (EN) · 17 Aug, 05:03

Renaissance paintings worth up to €80 million stolen from museum in Sicily

Four 15th-century works by Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Messina, Sicily, with experts estimating their combined value at up to €80 million. Italy's Culture Ministry announced the theft on Sunday.

Jauns.lv · 17 Aug, 05:02

New South Wales to become first Australian state with mass gun buyback scheme

Australia's New South Wales state will launch a mass firearms buyback program later this year, backed by the federal government. The move follows a deadly attack at a Jewish holiday gathering in Sydney last December.

LSM · 17 Aug, 05:01

King Charles opens restored Sandringham Water Tower to overnight guests

The Water Tower, built in 1877 on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, has been restored and is now available as overnight accommodation for two guests. King Charles himself announced the new offering this week.

TVNET · 17 Aug, 04:59

African Union Seeks Progress in Sudan Amid Deep Divisions

The African Union is continuing efforts to advance a resolution to Sudan's crisis, though its current mission faces significant divisions both on the battlefield and in diplomatic circles.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 04:58

Senegal's Saint-Louis keeps alive nearly 200-year-old pirogue racing tradition

In Saint-Louis, Senegal, the fishing district of Guet Ndar hosts traditional pirogue boat races nearly two centuries old, drawing huge crowds each year. Rowers, however, are demanding greater recognition and pay despite the event's popularity.

France 24 · 17 Aug, 04:03

Solovyov breaks composure live on air, admits shortages of machine guns and vehicles in Crimea

Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov publicly criticized the lack of weapons and off-road vehicles for mobile air-defense units in Crimea during his live show. Analysts call it an uncomfortable admission for the Kremlin.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 04:02

POLITICO expands to Australia with new Canberra Playbook edition

US-based political media outlet POLITICO Europe has expanded its influential Playbook newsletter franchise to Australia, launching a daily edition covering Canberra. The first edition also touches on how former Prime Minister Paul Keating has advised current PM Anthony Albanese on China-related matters.

Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 04:01

Horoscope for Monday, August 17: passion and hidden emotions

On August 17, the Moon has moved into Scorpio, fueling a desire for deeper honesty in communication, while the Sun and Jupiter in Leo create tension between the wish for recognition and the urge to hide true feelings.

Apollo.lv · 17 Aug, 04:01

Ex-wife: "I never talk about it, with anyone"

A woman admits in a personal testimony that she never discusses her difficult situation with anyone — not friends, not family — leaving those around her unaware of what she is actually going through.

TVNET · 17 Aug, 04:01

US admiral says mental health a 'priority' amid USS Lincoln conditions row

Following reports of poor conditions and alleged overboard attempts aboard the USS Lincoln, a US Navy admiral says crew mental health has become a leadership priority. The USS George Washington is reportedly set to relieve the carrier soon.

BBC World · 17 Aug, 04:00

Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea military drills despite warnings on North Korea's growing combat experience

Donald Trump has ordered a reduction in US participation in annual joint drills with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, even as military officials warn North Korea is gaining battlefield lessons from the Ukraine war.

The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 03:58

Switzerland to give $730,000 to rebuild UNESCO cathedral roof damaged by Russian drone strike

A Russian drone strike damaged the roof of the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, just two months before its 975th anniversary. Switzerland has pledged $730,000 to help repair the damage.

Euromaidan Press · 17 Aug, 03:05

Baby polar bear in Japan becomes internet sensation with his love of traffic cones

An eight-month-old polar bear cub named Momota at the Oga Aquarium GAO in Japan's Akita Prefecture has become an internet sensation for his unusual fondness for plastic traffic cones. Videos showing him stacking and wearing the cones have drawn wide attention on social media.

Latvijas Avīze · 17 Aug, 03:04

Five teenagers killed as car driving wrong way on Irish motorway causes head-on crash

Five teenage boys died and four other people were seriously injured in a head-on collision on Ireland's M9 motorway after a car travelled the wrong way down the road. Police said some drivers engage in such dangerous behaviour to gain social media attention.

The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 03:01

Spain Detains Nearly 300 Migrants Near Ceuta Border

Spanish authorities detained close to 300 migrants and 61 people suspected of facilitating an attempted mass border crossing near the Ceuta enclave.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 03:00

Ghana leads global push for reparations over transatlantic slavery

Ghana has become the leading voice demanding reparations for transatlantic slavery, pressing Western institutions like the Church of England for accountability, while domestic debate continues over Africans' own historical role in the trade and the effects of diaspora tourism.

BBC World · 17 Aug, 03:00

Trump orders Hegseth to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea

US President Donald Trump has directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea, with the announcement coming just one day before the drills were due to start.

Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 02:58

Rugby league: the unlikely bond linking London and Canberra

Politico Europe reports that Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese share a rare and genuine passion for rugby league, a connection few world leaders can claim.

Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 02:03

Israeli settler violence against Palestinians intensifies in the West Bank

Violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank has escalated, driven by Israeli settlers, amid the rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 02:00

Kushner meets Hamas political chief ahead of Netanyahu talks on Gaza

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare over two-hour meeting with Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt on Sunday, seeking to revive the stalled Gaza ceasefire plan. He is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, who has rejected the US-backed 15-point road map.

The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 02:00

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in the country's history

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has officially become the deadliest the country has ever recorded, according to the latest available data.

Sky News · 17 Aug, 01:59

Thailand faces new gun tragedy just days after school shooting, exposing deep-rooted crisis

Just three days after a school shooting killed eight people in Thailand, another deadly gun incident in the same province has highlighted the country's severe gun violence problem. The prime minister has promised tighter controls, though similar pledges have failed before.

BBC World · 17 Aug, 01:58

Liechtenstein Changes Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne

Liechtenstein has amended its succession law to allow women to inherit the throne, aligning the principality with most neighboring nations that have royal families.

The New York Times · 17 Aug, 01:58

Book reveals how Keating is guiding Albanese between China and Trump

A new book by James Curran shows former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating advising current leader Anthony Albanese on navigating relations with China and US President Donald Trump. The book describes the two powers as 'two sharks.'

Politico Europe · 17 Aug, 01:06

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim discusses country's role amid global superpowers

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim spoke with Al Jazeera about justice, trade and his country's position as a middle power navigating relations with the world's superpowers. The conversation was hosted by Al Jazeera's Sreenivasan Jain.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 01:00

Australian politicians clash over gun buyback price and migrant work rights

A Nationals senator argues Australia's post-Bondi gun buyback scheme may breach the constitution, while dozens of groups urge the government to drop planned restrictions on migrant work rights.

The Guardian World · 17 Aug, 00:59

Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea

Donald Trump has announced the US will significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The regular drills had been due to begin on Monday.

BBC World · 17 Aug, 00:58

Kushner meets Hamas leader in rare talks to advance Gaza peace plan

Trump envoy Jared Kushner met a Hamas delegation in Egypt to discuss implementing the US-backed Gaza peace plan, after Israel rejected the proposal and demanded full Hamas disarmament first.

BBC World · 17 Aug, 00:04

Kushner holds talks with Hamas in Egypt ahead of Netanyahu meeting

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, met with Hamas leadership in Egypt on Sunday in a fresh push to revive the stalled Gaza ceasefire process.

NPR World · 17 Aug, 00:03

US builds network of overseas detention sites for deportees

The United States is expanding a network of detention facilities located outside its own territory, where deportees are frequently held for indefinite periods without any formal charge.

The New York Times · 17 Aug, 00:00

Lula and Bolsonaro return to political strongholds to launch presidential campaigns

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and former President Jair Bolsonaro have each returned to their respective political strongholds to formally launch their presidential runs, both pledging to tackle rising femicide and gender-based violence.

Al Jazeera · 17 Aug, 00:00