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Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Beit Jinn injures several people in Syria

Israeli drone strike on vehicle in Beit Jinn injures several people in Syria

An Israeli drone strike targeting a vehicle in Beit Jinn injured people, drawing condemnation from Damascus and Qatar over the violation of sovereignty.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UK and French ex-diplomats urge trade and arms bans on Israel

UK and French ex-diplomats urge trade and arms bans on Israel

More than one hundred former British and French diplomats have issued an urgent call for trade bans and arms embargoes against Israel.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 19:41 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to exit administration amid Hegseth tension

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to exit administration amid Hegseth tension

United States Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is preparing to leave his post before the end of the year amid acute internal friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 19:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ukraine and Russia trade deadly strikes amid rising civilian casualties

Ukraine and Russia trade deadly strikes amid rising civilian casualties

Intense cross-border drone and missile strikes by Ukraine and Russia have killed dozens of civilians, targeting shopping centers, refineries, and logistics hubs.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 17:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
OpenAI and Anthropic models advance on long-standing math problems

OpenAI and Anthropic models advance on long-standing math problems

New artificial intelligence models from OpenAI and Anthropic have made progress on centuries-old mathematical problems, sparking excitement and calls for ethical frameworks.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 17:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allows Iraqi oil tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has authorized select Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following diplomatic requests, though the vital waterway remains largely restricted amid ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 16:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people a day after mall attack

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 10 people a day after mall attack

Cross-border aerial strikes have left multiple people dead across Ukraine and Russia just a day after a devastating shopping mall attack in Kryvyi Rih.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 16:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban for 75 countries

US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban for 75 countries

A federal judge has declared unlawful an administration policy that suspended immigrant visa issuances for applicants from 75 countries, ruling it conflicted with federal immigration law.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 15:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Imran Khan party seeks contempt action over hospital transfer violation

Imran Khan party seeks contempt action over hospital transfer violation

Imran Khan's party has filed a contempt petition in Pakistan's Supreme Court after authorities bypassed a judicial order to transfer him to a private hospital.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 14:38 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Nine countries with the most improved passport access

Nine countries with the most improved passport access

Strategic diplomatic agreements and visa liberalisation have significantly boosted global mobility for nine territories, led by the UAE, India, and Oman.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 12:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump economic warfare against Iran risks failing as analysts warn Tehran can endure pain

Trump economic warfare against Iran risks failing as analysts warn Tehran can endure pain

As Washington launches an unprecedented financial squeeze against Tehran, analysts warn the strategy risks failing due to Iran's resilience against economic hardship.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UN race sees Rodrigues Birkett and Otunnu gain ground in poll

UN race sees Rodrigues Birkett and Otunnu gain ground in poll

Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett moved into first place in the race to lead the United Nations following the Security Council's second secret straw poll.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 11:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength

Iranian president says time to end war with US from position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the conflict with the United States, arguing that Tehran operates from a position of strength.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 09:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says

An airstrike by Myanmar's military on a Buddhist monastery in the Sagaing region has left 14 people dead and 20 others wounded during a meditation retreat.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 08:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran calls new US economic sanctions a declaration of war

Iran calls new US economic sanctions a declaration of war

Iranian officials have fiercely condemned new sweeping US economic sanctions as a declaration of war, pushing back against Donald Trump's territorial claims over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 07:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Canada suspends US trade talks and vows dollar-for-dollar tariff retaliation

Prime Minister Mark Carney has suspended trade negotiations with the United States as a sweeping new wave of American tariffs takes effect. Ottawa has vowed an immediate, dollar-for-dollar retaliation in response.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Breaking Bali Nyepi Rules

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Breaking Bali Nyepi Rules

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Denpasar court for filming himself outside during Bali's sacred Nyepi Day of Silence and posting offensive videos.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 05:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Cameroon president returns home after 10-week unexplained absence

Cameroon president returns home after 10-week unexplained absence

Cameroon's 93-year-old President Paul Biya has returned to Yaoundé following a prolonged absence in Europe that fueled speculation over his health and governance.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 02:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Lindsay Clancy defense rests murder case after calling ten witnesses

Lindsay Clancy defense rests murder case after calling ten witnesses

The defense has rested its case in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after presenting ten witnesses over five days. Closing arguments are expected to begin on Tuesday.

World ·22 Aug 2026, 00:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction to continue

Supreme Court allows Trump White House ballroom construction to continue

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order allowing construction on a controversial White House addition to proceed while the high court considers an emergency appeal.

World ·21 Aug 2026, 23:36 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read