Tuesday, August 11, 2026 2:53 PM ET
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Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say - The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey. 4 hrs ago - World5 hours ago
Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says -- Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.2 hours ago
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty -- The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.3 hours ago
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls -- Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".4 hours ago
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia -- The ex-president is convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country's civil war.9 hours ago
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health -- Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.31 minutes ago
Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake -- At least 169 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in years.6 hours ago
Luigi Mangione appears in court as questions remain in case ahead of murder trial -- Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence strategy, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.2 hours ago
Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war -- The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.2 hours ago
Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting -- Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.4 hours ago
Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery -- Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.6 hours ago
How and when to see the solar eclipse -- What you need to know about the UK and Europe's best eclipse in 25 years.1 day ago
The transgender controversy surrounding the WNBA -- After the Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham said it was "common sense" to ban transgender women from women's sports, a row has emerged in the WNBA - with former NBA players saying eligibility rules mean they can enter the 2027 Draft.16 hours ago
The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides -- "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.20 hours ago
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame? -- The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.2 days ago
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope -- The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.2 days ago
Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck? -- US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.2 hours ago
Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river -- Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.2 hours ago
Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires -- The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.4 hours ago
Young girl finds whale stranded on Australian beach -- The humpback whale later successfully freed itself after the tide rose in Queensland, Australia.17 hours ago
Miss Universe Canada contestants apologise for wearing indigenous dress -- "My outfit caused hurt and offence to people in the indigenous community," one of the contestants said after the pageant.57 minutes ago