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Ukraine anti-corruption agencies investigating network allegedly tied to Zelenskyy's office - News - World - | 38 minutes ago

CBC News - 4 minutes ago

Former Meta engineer returns to stand in major trial over social media's harm to young users

The Globe and Mail - 6 minutes ago

LIVE - Iran warns Gulf states against assisting US forces - UAE suspends Iran trade as Trump rules out talks and tensions rise across the Gulf - 30m ago - 5 - m read

Gulf News - 6 minutes ago

Israeli strikes hit an air base hours after a Turkish delegation visit, Syrian officials say

Toronto Star - 9 minutes ago

French tax office to use AI to probe vulnerabilities after hack

The Straits Times - 10 minutes ago

Hayden Panettiere 'moved slow' on set of final film amid 'severe' health issues months before death

New York Post - 12 minutes ago

From 2024: Tommy John on Tommy John surgery, before and after - In this interview from 2024, former pitching ace Tommy John talked with correspondent Faith Salie about the injury to his pitching arm he suffered in 1974, and about the innovative procedure (which came to be known as "Tommy John surgery") that rescued his career - and would prolong the careers of many more professional and amateur athletes since. [John died on Aug. 15, 2026 at age 83.] 13H ago - 11:24

CBS News - 13 minutes ago

Police say viral video of scuffle between actor Meera, domestic worker from June, matter resolved

Dawn - 13 minutes ago

Protest rocks Defence Ministry over pension delay[VIDEO]

Daily Post Nigeria - 13 minutes ago

Bilateral ties in focus as Syria's top diplomat makes trip to Pakistan

Daily Sabah - 14 minutes ago

Zero evidence New IRA intend to target migrants, countering online claims

The Canary - 14 minutes ago

World News -- American tourist struck by lightning on Italy's Mount Etna dies -- A 30-year-old American tourist was declared dead on Sunday after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy.

UPI - 19 minutes ago

Israeli military says it will launch criminal probes into killings of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and Gaza paramedics

Bay to Bay News - 21 minutes ago

United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire

New York Daily News - 21 minutes ago

UAE suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed fire, adding economic pressure

The Globe and Mail - 21 minutes ago

Five detained after New Party lawmaker stabbed

Hurriyet Daily News - 21 minutes ago

Explainer-What you need to know about Iceland's EU referendum

The Straits Times - 22 minutes ago

Tinubu's absence shows Peace Accord not taken seriously - Sowore

Daily Post Nigeria - 23 minutes ago

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

NPR - 23 minutes ago

New -- Germany says 2nd suspect in Nord Stream pipeline sabotage arrested in Croatia

CBC News - 24 minutes ago

Israel's military to open criminal probes into 2 Gaza attacks on Palestinians

Toronto Star - 24 minutes ago

Fish, ships and sovereignty: Iceland weighs its European future

CTV News - 25 minutes ago

'Message to Europe: it can receive missiles'; Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks - report

Times of India - 27 minutes ago

Florida picks nominees for governor and other takeaways from US primaries -- Highlights from a day of voting in the US - including triumph in Alaska for one Dan Sullivan over another Dan Sullivan.

BBC News - 28 minutes ago

As the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling -- In the United Nations' 80 years, it has been led by nine secretaries-general, none of them women. But as the U.N. begins the process of electing a successor to António Guterres, pressure is mounting to shatter its glass ceiling. Four top candidates are women. -- Howard LaFranchi

Christian Science Monitor - 29 minutes ago

The age of AI empires

Dawn - 29 minutes ago

Quote of the day by George Soros: "I'm only rich because I know when I'm wrong... I basically have survived by..." - why admitting mistakes can lead to success

Times of India - 34 minutes ago

Dior executive killed in head-on car crash with movie producer partner

New York Post - 36 minutes ago

Israel faces wave of int'l criticism over 'unprovoked' Syria strikes

Daily Sabah - 36 minutes ago

UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight

The Straits Times - 36 minutes ago

Iran and UAE ties sour, and other major developments in the Middle East

CTV News - 37 minutes ago

'Catastrophic' hotel mix-up at the heart of Australia's mushroom murder appeal -- Lawyers for Erin Patterson say her conviction was undermined by a "catastrophic" mix-up that led to the jury staying at the same hotel as prosecutors and a key witness.

BBC News - 37 minutes ago

ICC slams US decision to sanction court's president, prosecution lawyer

ABC News - 38 minutes ago

'Tit for tat': Why is Trump cozying up to North Korea's Kim Jong Un again?

Aljazeera - 38 minutes ago

Amanal Petros: From refugee to European champion

Deutsche Welle - 38 minutes ago

'Come to court and prove it' – Blaqbonez challenges Odumodublvck over abuse allegation

Daily Post Nigeria - 41 minutes ago

Opera for the Dead and ocean-inspired works shine at Art Music Awards

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 42 minutes ago

Helicopter crashes in a remote area of northern Kenya, aviation authorities say

Toronto Star - 44 minutes ago

An olive branch?

Dawn - 44 minutes ago

Watch: Lawyer hits car outside courthouse -- A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePe a's arraignment last Friday. The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time. Prosecutors allege DePe a improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.

CBS News - 44 minutes ago

Fact check: How do I spot bots and trolls?

Deutsche Welle - 50 minutes ago

Meet the hitmakers behind viral Malayalam song Kalyani -- m read

Gulf News - 51 minutes ago

Premier League gives update on Man City's 115 charges

Daily Post Nigeria - 51 minutes ago

'We'll bomb the s*** out of them': Why Trump is again threatening Oman amid Iran talks

Times of India - 52 minutes ago

Top India court allows passive euthanasia, but few aware of 'living wills'

Aljazeera - 53 minutes ago

Target's comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund

Toronto Star - 54 minutes ago

Bus-truck head-on collision in Parana, Brazil kills at least 21

The Straits Times - 55 minutes ago

Illegal immigrant's murder and sick rape of girl, 12, made dad die of 'grief' DISTRESSING CONTENT Dahbia Benkired, 27, was handed a whole-life sentence for the rape and...

Daily Express - 56 minutes ago

Hegseth's 'personal' trip to Iowa sparks speculation about 2028 plans

Independent UK - 56 minutes ago

Ukraine's ousted defence minister calls for wartime elections

The Globe and Mail - 58 minutes ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

ABC News - 58 minutes ago

Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions

CTV News - 58 minutes ago

Australian woman appeals murder convictions in poison mushroom case -- Triple-murderer Erin Patterson appeals convictions for poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death cap mushrooms.

CBS News - 59 minutes ago

What happened to TikTok star Ayesha Gilamana who died at 28? Everything we know as police detain 3 suspects

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Live - Zelenskyy sacks deputy head of his office amid reported corruption investigation – Europe live

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Bad Bunny and his beagle Sansa star in Vogue's 'Dogue' cover

UPI - 1 hour ago

Man's horrifying run from grizzly bear with 60 wounds and exposed kidney -- WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A cyclist came face to face with a grizzly bear on a logging path -...

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Ukrainian man arrested over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Harvard agrees to pay $53 mn after morgue manager sold body parts

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine -- Sports

CBC News - 1 hour ago

News analysis - Russia's 'pivot to Asia' takes a turn as it prioritises ties with isolated regimes over bigger economies

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Ukrainian man arrested over Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts

New York Post - 1 hour ago

South Korea says US military exercise will end early following Trump criticism -- Trump described the exercise as "inappropriate and hostile" toward North Korea.

ABC News - 1 hour ago

Alhambra Palace closes after 4.8-magnitude quake - 2h ago - 1 - m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in Australia over death cap mushroom lunch

CTV News - 1 hour ago

ICC slams U.S. decision to sanction the court's president and senior prosecution lawyer

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Runaway goats board Portland bus before passengers usher them out

The Globe and Mail - 1 hour ago

UN marks Gaza as deadliest place for aid workers for 3rd year

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

Skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering unearthed in Peru -- The body was buried inside a canal, resting on its left flank, with the skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean, archaeologists said.

CBS News - 1 hour ago

Manav Suthar takes 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in 600th Test

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

In 2013, Utah's Tushar goat herd had grown to about 270, so helicopters relocated 53 goats to the La Sal Mountains, Mount Nebo and South Dakota

Times of India - 1 hour ago

BREAKING: UAE suspends trade with Iran after missile attacks

Fox News - 1 hour ago

Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Narrowly escaping death in Sudan's civil war

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

At least nine killed and six injured in hotel fire in eastern India

Euronews - 1 hour ago

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 U.S. cities

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low -- The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Congo's rapid Ebola outbreak is now most fatal in nation's history with over 2.3K deaths: government

New York Post - 1 hour ago

MTV VMAs scraps Afrobeats category

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Queen Camilla wished she could share king's diagnosis during a visit to cancer charity

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Second suspect in Nord Stream case arrested in Croatia, say German prosecutors

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Things to do this weekend in Qatar (August 20-22, 2026)

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

ICC condemns US sanctions on president, senior prosecutor, calls it 'flagrant attack'

International The News - 1 hour ago

Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Harvard agrees to pay $53M after morgue manager sold body parts

Manila Times - 1 hour ago

How to save $2,000 a month in L.A.: rent

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough - A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza." 17/08/2026

Euronews - 1 hour ago

How India's blocking of a film exposing real-life police abuses backfired

NPR - 1 hour ago

Shakira, Warren Buffett's son join Colombia school rebuilding effort

UPI - 1 hour ago

Aid workers should never be a target

Irish Times - 1 hour ago

In 1990, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' coincided with a pet turtle boom, and unwanted red-eared sliders were later released into U.S. waters, where they competed with native turtles

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo: What's going on and why is the outbreak so alarming? -- Jillian Kestler-D'Amours -- News

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Oman warns against exploiting children online -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

UK, Russia engage in war of words over London's support for Kyiv

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

A Ukrainian man was arrested over undersea explosions that damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines, German officials say

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

"Pocolee tried to assault me" — Rapper Ms Jorji drops bombshell over Uk arrest

Daily Post Nigeria - 1 hour ago

Japan criticises US over 'unfortunate' sanctions on ICC

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

UAE-backed Chinese company acquires stake in Ethiopian gold mine near Sudan war zone

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago