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World News - Recent Headlines

Muscat Stock Exchange index rises for second consecutive week

Peninsula Qatar - 3 minutes ago

The Uplift: Hot ones -- Vladimir Duthiers meets Sean Evans, host of "Hot Ones," the online show that has celebrities answer questions while attempting to eat chicken wings that get progressively spicier. Can Vlad stand the heat?

CBS News - 9 minutes ago

Arnhem Land school keeps languages alive in song

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 9 minutes ago

Death toll from Israeli aggression on Gaza Strip rises to 73,384

Peninsula Qatar - 10 minutes ago

Iran and Oman near landmark shipping agreement

Deutsche Welle - 10 minutes ago

The UAE says Iranian missile targeted a ship, Yemen attacks Houthis and other Middle East news

Lancaster Online - 11 minutes ago

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, dies at 68

Toronto Star - 11 minutes ago

Four killed after Russian attacks in Kyiv and surrounding region

The Globe and Mail - 11 minutes ago

Latest news bulletin | August 8th, 2026 – Midday

Euronews - 12 minutes ago

China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

Times of India - 13 minutes ago

20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path

CTV News - 14 minutes ago

Aid charity being investigated over links to Hamas

Irish Times - 15 minutes ago

Accused of leak, former Air Force secretary loses security clearance

UPI - 16 minutes ago

Lionel Messi's father dies aged 68 after a long illness

Aljazeera - 16 minutes ago

Avalanche victims found months later on Nepal mountain - 2h ago - 1 - m read

Gulf News - 19 minutes ago

Amanda Knox's comedy show faces criticism from murdered roommate's family -- Amanda Knox made headlines almost two decades ago when she was convicted, but later acquitted, of the murder of Meredith Kercher in Italy. -- Aug 7

CBS News - 24 minutes ago

Hunter Biden says his father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out

Bay to Bay News - 26 minutes ago

Colombia has a new right-wing president

Deutsche Welle - 26 minutes ago

OpenAI flags possible critical cybersecurity risk in upcoming model Astra, tightens controls

Dawn - 28 minutes ago

Amir sends condolences to Custodian of Two Holy Mosques

Peninsula Qatar - 28 minutes ago

Trumpiana: Citius, altius, fortius, hyperboleus!

Times of India - 30 minutes ago

On America's northern border, the threats are not unidirectional - While U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Canada of allowing illegal drugs and traffickers across the border, the reality on the ground appears very different. CBC News recently spent two days with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in and around Detroit. News - World - | 7 hours ago

CBC News - 30 minutes ago

Ukraine and long-time Russia ally Serbia pledge closer economic ties

The Straits Times - 31 minutes ago

Charity commission investigating UK charities funding illegal Israeli settlements

The Canary - 32 minutes ago

Russian attacks kill 4 as Kyiv intensifies strikes on oil facilities

Daily Sabah - 41 minutes ago

Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

Lancaster Online - 42 minutes ago

Trump's son-in-law makes surprise Kerala visit - 1h ago - 1 - m read

Gulf News - 43 minutes ago

National Indigenous Music Awards winners, new Hall of Fame inductions revealed

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 44 minutes ago

With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun

CTV News - 44 minutes ago

Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is 'very close' but will not free up waterway by itself

Irish Times - 45 minutes ago

Trump's former lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed by Senate as US attorney general: Here's why

International The News - 47 minutes ago

Journalists play leading role in bolstering national unity

Mehr News Agency - 49 minutes ago

Trump's "Loyal Lawyer" takes charge of US's justice department after divisive senate vote

Albawaba - 50 minutes ago

Turkish-flagged cargo ship hit by drone off Russia -- A Turkish-flagged dry cargo ship was hit by a drone off Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, damaging the vessel but causing no casualties, according to reports.

Hurriyet Daily News - 50 minutes ago

Jason Arday denies plagiarism and lying about his achievements; Cambridge is now reviewing the process that led to his appointment

Times of India - 51 minutes ago

Lebanon says Israeli troops infiltrated Lebanese army-held village

The Straits Times - 52 minutes ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino denies claims UEFA paid off alleged lover

Aljazeera - 52 minutes ago

Iran, Oman make progress toward deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Daily Sabah - 53 minutes ago

More than 178,000 immigrants have suddenly fled or been deported from South Africa. Here's why

Toronto Star - 53 minutes ago

US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office -- Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

BBC News - 54 minutes ago

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

Dawn - 55 minutes ago

Okoye Family Feud: I'll recover every dollar before forgiving – Morayo Brown's husband, Femi

Daily Post Nigeria - 55 minutes ago

Todd Blanche confirmed by US Senate as attorney general

International The News - 55 minutes ago

Air Force uses robotics to create part for damaged C-17

Stars and Stripes - 56 minutes ago

Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Red or white patch in your mouth that won't go away? Doctor explains the warning signs you should not ignore

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Will Iran get nuclear?

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Trump's former lawyer confirmed as US attorney general - 2h ago - 3 - m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Taraba SUBEB rejects claims of illegal tenure extension for officials

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Nigerian governor details victims' health after government rescues hundreds from jihadi kidnappings

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Irish jet travels to Dubai to extradite alleged cartel boss: media

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Editorial: The country needs to reform forensic, medico-legal services to address prosecution gaps

Dawn - 1 hour ago

'We saw death and suffering': Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity

CTV News - 1 hour ago

WATCH as powerful typhoon slams Japan

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

'Lack of electricity makes people engage their wives early, doubles population' – Fayose

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Spain deploys 275 firefighters to tackle Andalusia forest blaze

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

V Corps commander relieved with two months left in tenure

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

K-pop's global wave inspires Chile's next pop stars

NPR - 1 hour ago

Who is Sunder Katwala? Indian-origin writer appointed to UK community funding body

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Should Israel seize one of Islam's holiest sites, experts say anything could happen, from war to ending diplomatic ties.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

US intends to send $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia

Euronews - 1 hour ago

World's best country to relocate to revealed - it's not Australia or the USA - The index, compiled by independent advisory firm Rumavi, ranked 192 countries and territories...

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Updated Pakistan travel: Visa-free to e-visa options -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Iran, Oman 'very close' to agreement over Hormuz as Tehran seeks U.S. compensation

The Globe and Mail - 1 hour ago

Stewarding the Bay Area's artisan economy falls on these new entrepreneurs

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Pentagon cuts Kendall's access over Air Force One leak - 3 - m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Police arrest 10 suspected cultists, recover firearm, charms in Akwa Ibom

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

'Mom, don't call me': Child's terror during Thai school shooting

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general -- The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

'Save his life!' Brother of Iranian kickboxer sentenced to death begs Trump to broker last-second deal

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Russian drones kill boy (3) and grandparents near Kyiv, Zelenskiy says

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy -- In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

From tiny forest jewels to giant river hunters: 12 kingfishers species to spot in India

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

Arsenal sign Brazil midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Spain imposes border checks on Italian travelers in tit-for-tat move over Ceuta migrants row

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign key defense agreement -- The agreement says any armed attack against one of the three states will be regarded as an attack on them all, Pakistan and Turkey said in statement. -- Aug 7

CBS News - 1 hour ago

'End this war': Senate Democrats turn up heat on Donald Trump, seek end to 'unauthorised' Iran hostilities

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 4 people, including a 3-year-old -- -

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Lebanon detains Assad-era general and weighs his handover to Syria over alleged crimes

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years

Aljazeera - 2 hours ago

Agreement with Oman does not mean reopening Hormuz Strait

Mehr News Agency - 2 hours ago

Seeing double? Don't worry, you're just in Twinsburg, Ohio

Independent UK - 2 hours ago

Man gives APC 72-hour ultimatum to take six children, threatens family suicide [Video]

Daily Post Nigeria - 2 hours ago

Typhoon Dolphin lashes Japan as China braces for landfall

Daily Sabah - 2 hours ago

Club says Argentinian pro soccer player detained by ICE in Florida

UPI - 2 hours ago

New biometric security scanners cause confusion, delays at European airports

Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours ago

Daniel Mihailescu / AFP via Getty Images

NBC News - 2 hours ago

Trump's bid to curb 'birth tourism' faces fresh legal challenge

Daily Sabah - 2 hours ago

The Odyssey becomes 5th film of 2026 to cross $1bn in ticket sales

Dawn - 2 hours ago

NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals. -- Basketball

BBC News - 2 hours ago

Girl dies from injuries after school shooting in Thailand as death toll rises -- Five school staff members died in the shooting outside Bangkok. The shooter also appeared to have killed his two grandparents.

CBS News - 2 hours ago

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

Iran handball team set for Serbia camp ahead of Asian Games

Mehr News Agency - 2 hours ago

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself

The Straits Times - 2 hours ago

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation

Aljazeera - 2 hours ago

Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents

Toronto Star - 2 hours ago

Over 40,000 affected by flooding after embankment breach in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady

Peninsula Qatar - 2 hours ago

German politicians praise bus driver's risky move with explosive drone at airport - News - World - | August 7

CBC News - 2 hours ago