At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda
Published: August 8, 2026 19:13
At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.
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Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Published: August 8, 2026 19:00
Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.
US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
Published: August 8, 2026 18:57
US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.
‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer
Published: August 8, 2026 18:55
The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.
Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Published: August 8, 2026 18:43
Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.
The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage
Published: August 8, 2026 18:05
The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride
Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Published: August 8, 2026 17:26
Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Published: August 8, 2026 17:14
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Published: August 8, 2026 17:05
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
Published: August 8, 2026 16:52
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG
Published: August 8, 2026 16:26
From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?
Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister
Published: August 8, 2026 16:09
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
UNRWA has been with me since birth, I cannot imagine a future without it
Published: August 8, 2026 15:52
The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it
Lebanon ‘detains’ former al-Assad-era general, weighs handing him to Syria
Published: August 8, 2026 15:42
Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.
UAE says Iran targeted ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties
Published: August 8, 2026 15:01
Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.
Iraq’s Kurdish region wants to stay out of regional conflicts: PM Barzani
Published: August 8, 2026 14:58
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Masrour Barzani denies any 'pressure' to enter the Iran war despite over 1,000 attacks.
Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness
Published: August 8, 2026 14:25
Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario, according to his family.
War on Iran: Phase II: Day 28
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Published: August 8, 2026 14:09
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover
Published: August 8, 2026 13:59
However, UEFA says a 'departure payment' was made to a female employee when Infantino was the body's general-secretary.
Iran deliberates Hormuz arrangement amid uncertain prospects with US
Published: August 8, 2026 13:52
Iran and Oman have agreed on the coordinates of routes to be taken by vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom
Published: August 8, 2026 13:42
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain
Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years
Published: August 8, 2026 12:52
Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years
Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation
Published: August 8, 2026 12:30
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds
Published: August 8, 2026 12:07
Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds
Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone
Published: August 8, 2026 12:01
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
Arsenal complete signing of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes
Published: August 8, 2026 11:49
Brazil international signed on a four-year contract with further one-year option for reported fee of about $101m.
‘Hi friends’: Modi’s curious campaign to win over Gen Z
Published: August 8, 2026 11:46
For Gen Z in India, PM Narendra Modi is trying to become an unlikely friend through late-night Instagram reels.
The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape
Published: August 8, 2026 11:34
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
Families retrieve bodies after deadly shooting rampage outside Bangkok
Published: August 8, 2026 11:31
Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in Asia.
Woman screams in fear as Ukraine war recruiters pounce on man
Published: August 8, 2026 11:29
Viral video fuels concerns over Ukraine’s ‘busification’ and alleged abuse by recruitment officers.
Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines
Published: August 8, 2026 10:58
Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.
How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance
Published: August 8, 2026 10:40
Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
Published: August 8, 2026 10:36
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit
Published: August 8, 2026 10:13
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport
Published: August 8, 2026 10:10
Catania international airport services the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations.
Newcastle say they “didn’t want to sell” Guimaraes, as Arsenal move looms
Published: August 8, 2026 09:38
Bruno Guimaraes looks set to move to Premier League champions Arsenal, but Newcastle say they did not want to sell.
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
Published: August 8, 2026 09:30
Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.
Messi will decide when he retires, says Argentina FA chief
Published: August 8, 2026 08:59
Retirement rumours surrounded Lionel Messi at last two World Cups, but Argentina FA chief says decision will be his.
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Published: August 8, 2026 08:50
Five elderly people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries, with three falling due to the wind in Japan.
Afghanistan’s Rashid takes six wickets in ODI thrashing of Ireland
Published: August 8, 2026 08:06
Rashid Khan forces collapse as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs in second game of five-match ODI series.
South Korea FA apologises over ‘sexual services’ allegations
Published: August 8, 2026 07:49
Football association apologises over claims relating to qualifiers for World Cup 2014 and the London 2012 Olympic Games.
NBA star Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules
Published: August 8, 2026 06:03
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's May 11 death ruled accidental, with effects of heroin and cocaine cited.
Hundreds camp on sweltering Rome street amid tussle over squatted building
Published: August 8, 2026 05:45
After a fire broke out, the building was cleared in what activists say was a politically motivated move.
Bangladesh say Shakib will not play cricket again after Hasina event
Published: August 8, 2026 05:30
Shakib Al Hasan says he will return home to face trial if safety assured, but Bangladesh rule out cricket comeback.
Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land
Published: August 8, 2026 05:28
Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
FIFA’s Infantino backed in Colombia where he attends president inauguration
Published: August 8, 2026 05:10
FIFA president Gianni Infantino gets South American football's backing while at Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration.
Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign
Published: August 8, 2026 04:37
Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.
Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy
Published: August 8, 2026 04:31
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
Published: August 8, 2026 04:29
For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.
Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
Published: August 8, 2026 04:18
Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Published: August 8, 2026 03:42
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
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Published: August 8, 2026 03:20
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
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Published: August 8, 2026 02:54
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Published: August 8, 2026 02:08
Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Published: August 8, 2026 01:29
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Published: August 8, 2026 01:28
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
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Published: August 8, 2026 01:15
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
Published: August 8, 2026 00:31
The new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
Published: August 8, 2026 00:24
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Published: August 8, 2026 00:13
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Published: August 8, 2026 00:06
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Published: August 8, 2026 00:00
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
Published: August 7, 2026 23:40
US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
Published: August 7, 2026 23:34
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
Published: August 7, 2026 23:18
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank
Published: August 7, 2026 23:15
Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas
Published: August 7, 2026 22:08
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.
US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
Published: August 7, 2026 21:18
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party
Published: August 7, 2026 21:12
South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
Published: August 7, 2026 21:02
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.
Ebola cases top 4,000 in DRC as WHO urges Ervebo vaccine trial
Published: August 7, 2026 20:41
The Bundibugyo epidemic, the world's second-largest, has been described as the fastest-spreading on record.
Can diplomacy end the conflict in Libya?
Published: August 7, 2026 20:39
The country has been divided since 2014, with rival governments in the east and west.
US appeals court upholds injunction pausing Trump’s White House ballroom
Published: August 7, 2026 20:27
The two-judge majority underscored that the president needed congressional authority to move forward with his plans.
Contaminated water putting Gaza families at risk
Published: August 7, 2026 19:47
Gaza’s damaged water infrastructure is leaving families struggling to access safe drinking water.
DR Congo releases 15 prisoners to M23 rebels as part of Doha peace process
Published: August 7, 2026 19:21
ICRC facilitates first known transfer of detainees between Congolese government and M23 rebels in North Kivu.
Several killed in attacks on Ukraine as Kyiv hits Russian e-commerce giant
Published: August 7, 2026 18:54
Ukraine continues to strike warehouses and logistics hubs run by Wildberries, which it says aid Moscow's war efforts.
Inside the results: How redistricting shaped Tennessee’s primary election
Published: August 7, 2026 18:00
Tennessee's party primaries saw incumbent Representative Andy Ogles ousted and set up a heated race for District 9.
New Delhi on red alert as heavy rains pound the city
Published: August 7, 2026 17:19
Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded.
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Published: August 7, 2026 17:07
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
Hun Manet is refining Cambodia’s authoritarian model
Published: August 7, 2026 16:47
The PM has made repression less visible and more sophisticated, strengthening the authoritarian system he inherited.
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Published: August 7, 2026 16:42
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
US labour market sheds jobs in July as labour force participation slumps
Published: August 7, 2026 16:25
US labour market loses 23,000 jobs in July as education, government and retail sectors record significant declines.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkiye defence pact challenges US role
Published: August 7, 2026 16:23
Defence analyst Alex Alfirraz Scheers says the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkiye defence agreement signals a realignment
Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain’s countermeasures threat
Published: August 7, 2026 16:10
Madrid warns of 'proportional measures' if Rome does not put an end to checks amid fallout from Ceuta migrant crisis.
Sri Lanka prisoners riot leaving 3 dead, 23 injured in chaos
Published: August 7, 2026 15:10
Authorities suspect narcotics dealers and gang rivalries are behind prison violence at facilities in Sri Lanka.
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
Published: August 7, 2026 14:22
Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
Imade
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Published: August 7, 2026 14:18
A young deaf migrant in Spain prepares for an emotional reunion with his family in Morocco after years apart.
Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur
Published: August 7, 2026 13:30
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Published: August 7, 2026 13:28
Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.
Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
Published: August 7, 2026 13:12
Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.
Armenian Apostolic Church leader faces trial as feud with PM deepens
Published: August 7, 2026 13:03
Catholicos Karekin II and six other clerics are accused of failing to reinstate a bishop who was defrocked.
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Published: August 7, 2026 12:44
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war
Published: August 7, 2026 12:34
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date
Published: August 7, 2026 12:28
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
Published: August 7, 2026 12:23
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.
First school for robots opens in China
Published: August 7, 2026 11:33
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
Cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial in Bangladesh if secure
Published: August 7, 2026 11:27
Sheikh Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
Published: August 7, 2026 11:19
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Published: August 7, 2026 11:15
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Published: August 7, 2026 11:11
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
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