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Spain imposes border controls on Italy amid migration row over Ceuta

Spain imposes border controls on Italy amid migration row over Ceuta

Spain has enacted strict border checks on air and sea travel from Italy, escalating a diplomatic dispute over migration following a mass influx into Ceuta.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump administration renews effort to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook

Trump administration renews effort to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook

The Trump administration has issued a formal notice giving Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook until August 26 to respond to resurrected mortgage fraud allegations in a renewed ouster attempt.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 03:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine attacks Wildberries logistics center in Yekaterinburg

Ukraine attacks Wildberries logistics center in Yekaterinburg

Ukrainian forces struck a Wildberries logistics center in Yekaterinburg, located nearly 2,000 kilometers from the front line, causing a fire and evacuations.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 02:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat

Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat

Severe wildfires driven by extreme heatwaves continue to ravage regions across Europe, triggering evacuations and straining energy and retail sectors.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 02:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill named for late Sen. Graham

Senate passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill named for late Sen. Graham

The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to approve a sanctions package targeting Russia and Iran, named in honor of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Houthis kill 10 in Yemen as attacks on Saudi-backed troops escalate

Houthis kill 10 in Yemen as attacks on Saudi-backed troops escalate

Escalating Houthi missile and drone strikes across Yemen's Marib and Hadramout provinces have killed at least 10 people, shattering a regional lull.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 21:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition following strikes

Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition following strikes

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly in critical condition and isolated following military strikes that killed his father, Ali Khamenei.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 20:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

The Pentagon has released its fifth batch of files and videos, featuring 41 newly declassified documents spanning from 1953 to 2026.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 20:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
German bus driver kicks explosive drone away from Leipzig airport

German bus driver kicks explosive drone away from Leipzig airport

Federal prosecutors have opened a counterterrorism investigation after a bus driver at Leipzig/Halle Airport kicked an explosive drone away, thwarting a potential attack.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 19:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US appeals court halts construction on Trump White House ballroom project

US appeals court halts construction on Trump White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted upper-level construction on Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project, ruling that the executive branch lacks the authority to demolish historic portions without congressional approval.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact in Mecca

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact in Mecca

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, establishing a strategic alignment amid ongoing regional conflicts.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 17:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come soon

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come soon

President Trump suggests a breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching, though conflicting reports persist regarding a temporary shipping corridor.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 15:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US intel warns Kremlin may launch limited NATO strike as autumn approaches

US intel warns Kremlin may launch limited NATO strike as autumn approaches

US intelligence agencies warn that the Kremlin could test NATO's collective-defence guarantee with a limited strike as early as this autumn, following a foiled explosive drone incident at a German logistics hub.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 14:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US intelligence says Russia may test NATO with limited strike this autumn

US intelligence says Russia may test NATO with limited strike this autumn

Officials warn that mounting pressure on Vladimir Putin could lead to a Russian hybrid warfare campaign or limited strike against NATO allies.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 13:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is sort of open

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is sort of open

US President Donald Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is sort of open under American naval protection, while maritime data shows sharp drops in vessel traffic.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 13:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Thailand school shooting leaves at least six dead at Nonthaburi high school

Thailand school shooting leaves at least six dead at Nonthaburi high school

A student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, leaving multiple people dead and sparking renewed concern over gun ownership in Thailand.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 11:42 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Thailand school shooting leaves eight dead after 14-year-old opens fire

Thailand school shooting leaves eight dead after 14-year-old opens fire

A mass shooting left eight people dead after a teenager opened fire at a family home and an educational campus in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 10:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Met Éireann predicts dry sunny weekend as Italy issues red heat alert

Met Éireann predicts dry sunny weekend as Italy issues red heat alert

While Ireland enjoys dry weather and mild temperatures through the weekend, much of southern Europe faces a blistering heat wave with Italy placing all 27 major cities under red alert.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 09:39 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand

Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand

A tragic school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok has left multiple dead, including a student gunman, teachers, and his grandparents at home.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 08:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UEFA says FIFA boycott still in place despite end of private investment plan

UEFA says FIFA boycott still in place despite end of private investment plan

UEFA has refused to lift its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions despite Gianni Infantino scrapping a controversial $20 billion private equity plan.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 08:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read