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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII. Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea

15 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesias Flores Island. Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake

15 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Modi threatens to target intellectual Naxals in Independence Day speech

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat. Modi threatens to target intellectual Naxals in Independence Day speech

15 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Is China seeking to copy Irans Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?

Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats. Is China seeking to copy Irans Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?

15 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right

With the fall of the former government in Kabul, thousands of Afghans were forced to flee the country, many to Europe. Afghan refugees face an uncertain future as Europe shifts to the right

15 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Manchester-bound plane carrying 230 forced to land in Russia as emergency crews swarm

The Airbus A330-300 from Beijing got into trouble over Siberia and had to land in Krasnoyarsk despite Foreign Office advice against Brits travelling t... Manchester-bound plane carrying 230 forced to land in Russia as emergency crews swarm

15 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
All we know on Brit girl, 12, missing on family holiday in Japan

Schoolgirl Carmelita Lakdesha Paul, 12, went missing on family holiday in Japan, sparking a huge search operation as her with the country swept by a w... All we know on Brit girl, 12, missing on family holiday in Japan

15 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Major Earthquake Hits Eastern Indonesia, Causing Deaths and Damage

A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesias eastern Flores region on Friday, triggering an initial tsunami warning and causing significant damage and casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was situated approximately 68 kilometers (42 miles) north-northwest of Ende city in East Nusa Tenggara province. Initial reports from the affected areas indicate at least 20 fatalities and multiple injuries, with rescue operations underway amidst challenging co

15 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
Analysis: Israels government cant disown West Bank settler violence

Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank. Analysis: Israels government cant disown West Bank settler violence

15 Aug 2026 12:33 am
Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos

The 1892 Holdings consortium, led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia, also includes Bezoss K5 Sports Fund. Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos

15 Aug 2026 12:32 am
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19

Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe. British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19

15 Aug 2026 12:32 am
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEOs killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEOs killing

15 Aug 2026 12:32 am
CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US

Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines. CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US

15 Aug 2026 12:32 am
Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Dont Get What People Want

Tim OReilly built a publishing empire that AI is helping to destroy. Yet he loves AIas long as its open source. Tech Visionary Says the Big AI Labs Dont Get What People Want

14 Aug 2026 11:32 pm
Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans

Former Olympic and world champion Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he is confused as his poor run of form continues at the European Aquatics Championships. Ramsay-Peaty confused by early exit at Europeans

14 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Donald Trump orders changes to aircraft carriers to use steam catapults to launch jets

US President Donald Trump has issued a controversial order to revert aircraft carrier technology to an old steam take-off method, a refit which will c... Donald Trump orders changes to aircraft carriers to use steam catapults to launch jets

14 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
British widow, 78, set to be deported from Sweden under post-Brexit rules

British widow Joyce Thomas, 78, faces being deported from Sweden after 21 years in the country under strict post-Brexit rules - but says she has done ... British widow, 78, set to be deported from Sweden under post-Brexit rules

14 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Uber partners with China

The rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization. Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in Europe

14 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami

Supporters of Andrew and Tristan Tate gathered outside a Miami detention centre ahead of their bail hearing. Tate supporters rally for brothers ahead of bail hearing in Miami

14 Aug 2026 6:32 am
Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes

Latest Israeli attacks kill police official Jamal Abu Kamil in Gaza City and another person in Khan Younis. Gaza City police chief killed as Israel pushes on with deadly strikes

14 Aug 2026 6:32 am
Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'. Iran war live: US eyes indefinite Iran naval blockade

14 Aug 2026 6:32 am
Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns

Civilian and military casualties have been reported as fighting has flared across Yemeni front lines in recent days. Yemen faces highest risk of returning to war since 2022 truce, UN warns

14 Aug 2026 6:32 am
UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz

No injuries were reported in the attack, which the UAE called 'piracy' and a threat to global energy security. UAE accuses Iran of attacks on two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz

14 Aug 2026 6:32 am
Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything

AI is shifting the culture, from tech CEO manifestos to 1 am job interviews. We unpack some of the latest, along with the top findings from Black Hat ... Mark Zuckerbergs AI Manifesto Is 6,500 Wordsand Barely Says Anything

14 Aug 2026 5:32 am
Turkey trip boat carrying 115 bursts into flames as families leap into the sea

The boat caught fire off the coast of Fethiye in south west Turkey with passengers, including children, forced into the water Turkey trip boat carrying 115 bursts into flames as families leap into the sea

14 Aug 2026 1:33 am
15 deep-sea photos with doe-eyed seal pup and giant sunfish among Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 nominees

Thousands sent in 'extraordinary' ocean shots as they focused on the underwater world 15 deep-sea photos with doe-eyed seal pup and giant sunfish among Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 nominees

14 Aug 2026 1:32 am
In pictures: Europe sees best solar eclipse since 1999

A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland and Spain on Aug. 12, while much of Europe saw a partial eclipse and businesses benefited from demand. In pictures: Europe sees best solar eclipse since 1999

13 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Hero neighbours catches toddler who fell from fifth-floor balcony in incredible footage

Emergency crews were called but didn't make it time, with the girl falling from the fifth floor apartment and into a blanket stretched out by her quic... Hero neighbours catches toddler who fell from fifth-floor balcony in incredible footage

13 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Baby girl, 1, killed in Tana River hippo attack with another child missing

The hippo attack took place on Tuesday at Mikinduni Village in Kenya as the beast capsized a canoe carrying 18 farmers and children on the Tana River Baby girl, 1, killed in Tana River hippo attack with another child missing

13 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
Benidorm holidaymaker films crowd queuing for 90 minutes before sunbed surge

Hayley Newland says after the crowd settled down, she was easily able to walk up to the pool and find a bed with no wait Benidorm holidaymaker films crowd queuing for 90 minutes before sunbed surge

13 Aug 2026 1:32 pm
Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production

Donald Trumps second term has been defined by tariffs, but experts question whether they actually work. Why tariffs are not the right tool to bolster US production

13 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors

Ukraine has reported an acute shortage of Patriot interceptors since the US went to war with Iran in February. Russian strike sparks fire at Ukraine port; Zelenskyy seeks interceptors

13 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Nearly 4 million Afghan children acutely malnourished

One in 10 children in Afghanistan are suffering as healthcare funding plummets, Save the Children says. Nearly 4 million Afghan children acutely malnourished

13 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested

The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration. Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested

13 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping?

The announcement of a new naval blockade threatens to restart full-scale war between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia Will the Houthis shut down Saudi Arabian shipping?

13 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Rogue AI Agents Arent Evil. Theyre Just Eager to Please

AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy. Rogue AI Agents Arent Evil. Theyre Just Eager to Please

13 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa

Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender. Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa

12 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes. England scrap midnight curfew after seven months

12 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
AIs costly build-out complicates the Feds inflation fight

Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fe... AIs costly build-out complicates the Feds inflation fight

12 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Man bitten by shark off Waterford coast and hospitalised as helicopter scrambled

Emergency services were called to a small fishing vessel south of Ardmore, off the coast of County Waterford in Ireland, after a man was bitten by a s... Man bitten by shark off Waterford coast and hospitalised as helicopter scrambled

12 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
NATO fighter jet crashes in Turkey and explodes into massive fireball

A Turkish military fighter jet has crashed during a training exercise in Yalova, Turkey - the pilots managed to eject and have survived NATO fighter jet crashes in Turkey and explodes into massive fireball

12 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?

Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International. Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?

12 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels

If European states seize vessels with Russian cargo, Moscow will respond in kind 'wherever necessary', says Putin. Putin warns of tit-for-tat seizures of European vessels

12 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic

Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic Rare solar eclipse to sweep across Europe and the Arctic

12 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source

Esmail Qaani held meetings over Iraqi government's plan to disarm armed groups and bring weapons under state control. Top Iranian commander visited Iraq to discuss disarmament plan: Source

12 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping

Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping Egyptian student livestreams his kidnapping

12 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
The Job Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself

LemonLime cofounder Jordan Zietz hears your criticism loud and clear. Thats why he got his startups logo tattooed on his shoulder. The Job Interview Tattoo Guy Everyone Got Mad at Finally Explains Himself

12 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
A New Trick Reveals AI Models Inner Thoughts

Researchers devised a way to extract reasoning traces from Claude, GPT, and Gemini. What they found, they say, indicates that some Chinese AI may be t... A New Trick Reveals AI Models Inner Thoughts

12 Aug 2026 5:32 am
Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver

Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu say a medal sweep in the men's 100m was a goal they had discussed amongst their teams earlier in the yea... Glave and Azu deliver on GB sweep promise with 100m gold and silver

12 Aug 2026 3:32 am
Massive fire erupts near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport as two runways closed

Two runways at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris have been closed after the huge fire broke out near the transport hub Massive fire erupts near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport as two runways closed

12 Aug 2026 1:32 am