16 Aug 2026, 3:10 am
⚽ News and buildup to the first Sunday of the EFL season⚽ Community Shield preview | Mail usToday’s fixturesCommunity Shield:Arsenal v Manchester CityWatford v SouthamptonBurnley v West HamRacing Santander v VillarrealEspanyol v Levante Continue reading...
16 Aug 2026, 3:10 am
Almost a year after a Pride flag was removed from above a Christian bookshop in Matlock, Derbyshire, the town came together for its first-ever Pride in the Peaks festival, drawing an estimated 3,500 people. Related Articles Who Is Abdul Ballout? Quick Facts About the Berlin Pride Car-Ramming Suspect Shot Dead by PoliceBerlin Pride Attack Leaves One Dead, 16 Injured as Police Hunt Suspect With Islamist TiesWho Is Matthew McGregor? Andy Burnham's Strategy Chief Linked…
16 Aug 2026, 3:04 am
Islam Makhachev records 17th UFC victory in a row in his welterweight title defeat of Ian Machado Garry.
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
The Guardian’s fans network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked firstHaving finally got the title monkey off our back, and with much of the competition in a state of flux, there’s plenty of optimism. Obviously the target is for Arteta to sustain the same appetite and intensity to mount a credible defence. The big questions are whether we can reproduce the same resilience at the back with Saliba on the long-term missing…
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
Jared Cooney Horvath argues that educational technology undermines how children learn and developJared Cooney Horvath is on a mission. In the wake of global campaigns for smartphone bans in schools and social media restrictions for under-16s, the neuroscientist wants to raise the alarm about educational technology in classrooms.A former teacher, Horvath believes the use of screens and digital tools in schools is undermining how children learn and develop. “This mi…
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
The hottest ticket in theatreland will soon be Cate Blanchett in Electra/Persona. Caged female rage continues to capture audiencesIt feels like a very Greek summer here in the UK?. The ground is scorched, it last rained months ago, and the giant publicity machine for Christopher Nolan’s billion-dollar-grossing The Odyssey – from red-carpet frocks to professorial disapproval – is a Charybdis, swallowing all other cultural events in its gaping maw. Mere Mortals…
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
Student unrest sweeps India, Portugal and Mexico as grievances and pressure for good grades in tough job market collideFamilies with teenagers in education know the private, hidden pain of exam season. But this year, what might have been a summer of quiet family anxiety has erupted in several countries into public unrest.Exam-related turmoil has led to mass student protests in Mexico after nearly 60,000 university applicants were forced to resit tests amid suspected…
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
Four horses with little record of success suddenly won in the US. A seemingly coordinated betting operation across London did too – and now racing authorities want answersTo understand why horse racing on both sides of the pond has been gripped by the Fair Hill Five over the past week, start with a basic principle of betting: when two unlikely horses win in back-to-back races, a wager correctly picking both should pay off handsomely. Last Sunday at New Jersey’s…
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
On Aug. 16, 2005, a West Caribbean Airways flight from Colombia crashed in a remote area of northwest Venezuela, killing 160 people.
16 Aug 2026, 3:00 am
Musician Dan Smyers turns 40 and actor Angela Bassett turns 68, among the famous birthdays for Aug. 16.
16 Aug 2026, 2:59 am
Director Aseye Fiagbe grew up with his music, thanks to the band Osibis, but about his story, she basically only knew how he died. "That bothered me," she recalls about the inspiration for the doc.
16 Aug 2026, 2:40 am
Bangladesh dominated Australia throughout, and the margin of victory will send shockwaves through the cricketing world.
16 Aug 2026, 2:32 am
Former Georgia captain and Rugby World Cup star Merab Sharikadze has been handed a staggering 11-year ban from rugby following a major anti-doping investigation. The centre, who won more than 100 caps for Georgia and featured at three Rugby World Cups, received the heaviest punishment of six players sanctioned following an investigation into a urine-sample substitution scheme. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to…
16 Aug 2026, 2:32 am
Hurricane Lala has skirted Hawaii’s Big Island without making landfall and is expected to weaken after lashing the region with drenching rain.
16 Aug 2026, 2:19 am
Ever used or thought of using artificial intelligence (AI) for financial advice? Is it a good idea? Anyone with the internet, even on their phone, can access AI. Tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity are free, instant, and easy to use. They can break down complex financial concepts and provide financial solutions in seconds. But can they safely guide a user through a nuanced, high-stakes financial crisis? Our recent research explored this question, drawing on…
16 Aug 2026, 2:17 am
South Africa’s coal-fired power stations are retiring. The country must replace a huge amount of electricity over the next two decades. Currently, coal still supplies 74% of the country’s power. But the government’s national energy plan has largely overlooked one technology South Africa is particularly suited to build: concentrating solar power. There are two main ways of generating electricity from the sun. Photovoltaic (rooftop) solar panels convert sunligh…
16 Aug 2026, 2:10 am
In Gaza the struggle to find lighters can mean the difference between cooking a meal or going to bed hungry.
16 Aug 2026, 2:10 am
Up to 900 years old, almost ten metres thick, its trunk still carries an old iron collar. The Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, is a unique natural and historical monument.
16 Aug 2026, 2:06 am
Despite a genocide and multiple wars, analysts say the issues determining October’s elections fall far closer to home.
16 Aug 2026, 2:00 am
Ahead of Fat Bear Week, avid fans are glued to the spectacle of brown bears devouring salmon at Brooks Falls in AlaskaOne of this summer’s biggest onscreen hits has had big beasts, great escapes and choppy waters, but it’s not Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey – it’s a livestream of Alaskan brown bears catching salmon.The Brooks Falls bearcam at Katmai national park in the US was watched 7.3m times between 22 June and 4 August – up 70% from the same period…
16 Aug 2026, 2:00 am
Historians argue box office enthusiasm shows desire for unifying figure as country faces political divisionOn 18 June 1940, Charles de Gaulle, then a little-known junior army officer, sat in a BBC studio in London and made his famous rallying call for the French to resist the Nazi occupation and its puppet Vichy government.In the eyes of the British prime minister Winston Churchill, De Gaulle was an arrogant, stubborn and defiant thorn in his and the allies’ side,…
16 Aug 2026, 2:00 am
Fire has always be part of life on the grasslands, but has grown worse due to rising temperatures and severe droughts. In response, people have turned to their nomadic heritage to help tackle the blazesSodnomjamts Damchaabadgar squats in a shallow, rocky depression, working quietly with his hands. Inches above the rim of the pit, the wind whips across the grasslands. But in the marginal shelter of the dig site the air remains calm – essential for delicate operatio…
16 Aug 2026, 2:00 am
Fraudsters use pictures posted on Instagram or Facebook to create emails seeking bank account detailsYou are on a short break in Porto and post some pictures of your family on Instagram or Facebook. With a small section of the Douro river in the background, you think it could have been taken anywhere.A few days later, you get a text saying that your card was compromised. “We detected unusual activity while you were travelling in Porto – please verify immediately…
16 Aug 2026, 2:00 am
The Strand Lido in Gillingham has been a popular spot for locals and visitors alike for almost 130 years, and reviewers say it feels more like a Mediterranean resort than a pool beside the River Medway…
16 Aug 2026, 1:57 am
The Category 1 hurricane could bring up to 25 inches of rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides as Hawaii declares a state of emergency.
16 Aug 2026, 1:56 am
Day two in Lima brought more breakthrough moments. Seiko Watanabe, Vlad Mitru and Dena Pohl celebrated their first World Judo Tour gold medals, while David Lima topped the -81kg podium as another thrilling day of judo unfolded in Peru.
16 Aug 2026, 1:49 am
American stops Sydneysider at 1:38 of sixth roundShields claims WBA and WBC belts after 38lb cutLauren Price identified as preferred next opponentClaressa Shields completed a remarkable descent from heavyweight to middleweight, stopping Australia’s Kaye Scott in the sixth round to capture the WBA and WBC titles in a fight that went off early Sunday morning at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.The five-division world champion and double Olympic gold medalist dominated he…
16 Aug 2026, 1:49 am
Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products and contact the company to obtain a refund.
16 Aug 2026, 1:41 am
Ranveer Singh’s “Pralay,” an end-of-the-world action thriller, has begun filming in Mumbai. The film is produced by Ananya Birla’s Birla Studios, Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal’s True Story Films and Singh’s Maa Kasam Films. Singh, who headlines the project, also serves as a producer on the film, which is directed by Jai Mehta. One of […]…
16 Aug 2026, 1:31 am
African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engaging with the issue behind the scenes.
16 Aug 2026, 1:29 am
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
16 Aug 2026, 1:26 am
60th over: Australia 178-5 (Green 49, Webster 0) Beau Webster to the middle, blocks his first three balls.There it is for Bangladesh! And still with a lead of 50. Mehidy comes around the wicket, floats his off-breaks in, straightens them down the line. Carey goes down the wrong line, more leg stump, even though that ball pitches more on middle. It turns away slightly, grazes the edge, and is well caught. Such a dangerous player gone, and now Bangladesh are one wicke…
16 Aug 2026, 1:21 am
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16 Aug 2026, 1:20 am
Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
16 Aug 2026, 1:20 am
Bangladesh win Test match on Australian soil for first timeCameron Green century not enough to stave off nine-wicket defeatBangladesh have handed Australia one of their most humiliating and crushing Test defeats in 149 years, despite a career-saving century by Cameron Green.The visitors bowled Australia out for 284 in their second innings in Darwin and polished off the 57 runs required for victory for the loss of one wicket to secure their first Test win on Australi…
16 Aug 2026, 1:19 am
D23 2026 brought what Disney calls its biggest-ever expansion slate for Walt Disney World, covering Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom across multiple new lands and…Read full article…
16 Aug 2026, 1:17 am
Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnight shooting on campus that left five people wounded, including one with critical injuries.
16 Aug 2026, 1:15 am
The story of Mir Hussein in Afghanistan, who cameras have now followed for 25 years. Plus: a comedy from the director of Colin from Accounts. Here’s what to watch this evening Sunday, 11.15pm, ITV1 Continue reading...
16 Aug 2026, 1:15 am
After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies ahead for them?
16 Aug 2026, 1:14 am
A Navy warship in the Middle East has been visited by a top admiral amid reports of sailors jumping overboard.The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over 200 days since the outbreak of the Iran war.Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander in charge of the US's Middle East operation, admitted it was the "most operationally intense and consequential of the modern era".He visited the strategically important aircraft carrier just days after reports of a mental health c…
16 Aug 2026, 1:14 am
Over 1,300 homes damaged and 5,000 people displaced as Indonesia grapples with one of its deadliest quakes in years.
16 Aug 2026, 1:13 am
President Donald Trump‘s war against Iran is stretching the limits of U.S. aircraft carriers and leaving the western Pacific without one of the key American warships as China shows more signs of aggression. The USS George Washington is departing the Pacific and expected to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East amid growing concerns about mental health and supply issues aboard the long-deployed carrier. The Lincoln has had its time at sea extended f…
16 Aug 2026, 1:08 am
Downpours in Japan’s east have snarled roads, caused power outages and destroyed homes in Chiba prefectureHeavy rain that battered eastern Japan has left nine people dead, the public broadcaster NHK said on Sunday, after an “unprecedented” deluge that flooded more than a thousand homes and snarled up roads and rail services.Torrential downpours that started late on Thursday have triggered landslide warnings and power outages, with forecasters issuing the highe…
16 Aug 2026, 1:02 am
No rain, no hops – no hops, no beer. Climate change, heat and dry farmland are hitting Bavaria’s key crop. Could solar panels save it?
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
In this age of neural net “AI”, even the most skeptical of Butlerians have to agree that these machine learning models can be very, very good at pattern recognition if nothing else. NASA is on the same page, and to take advantage of that pattern recognition, they’ve built a machine learning module called COFFIES, which stands for Consequence Of Fields and Flows in the Interior and Exterior of the Sun, because at NASA everything is an acronym, or at least a bac…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
The highest capital city on the continent, Andorra la Vella boasts historic buildings, impressive sculptures and the largest thermal spa in southern Europe.
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
In 1926, Henry Ford gave his employees both Saturdays and Sundays off – and the two-day chunk of time to party, pray or simply do nothing was born. Now it’s changed beyond recognitionFor 11 years, from 1929 to 1940, the Soviet Union did not have weekends. Instead, to increase productivity citizens were allocated a day off in every seven at random. With 80% of the population at work on any given day, factories never had to power down.A letter from a disgruntled w…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Home cooking, but in the most complimentary senseSome developers would rip the soul out of a 1930s banking hall, but Kinz, a new all-day Lebanese brasserie housed in a former Lloyds Bank in Notting Hill, instead makes a feature of its chunky vault door. Where W11 residents once kept their cash, diners can now take a seat and sip Lebanese wine from the Bekaa valley. After all, what visit to the bank wouldn’t be improved by a cold glass of Chateau Musar Jeune?This t…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Do you really want to date, or do you just feel you should? Be kind to yourself, and maybe try real-world dating and avoid the apps for nowI haven’t been on a date in eight years and want to start next year. How can I prepare for the storm?I want to love and care for someone. I long for a supportive, funny life partner. Should I say that to a man? And is that too much in a dating profile? Continue reading...
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Latest reading on Wednesday likely to frame scale of challenge for new PM to ease pressures on households amid Iran war fallout British households are facing a renewed cost of living squeeze, with official figures expected to show this week that soaring energy bills drove up inflation in July to close to 3%.As the Iran war continues to send shock waves through global energy markets, economists predict the surge in UK gas and electricity bills last month will push Br…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
In today's GB News Daily Reflection, we remember that God's love in Christ is available to all."One of the things I personally love about being a Christian is that Christianity isn't ethnically or culturally specific. Let me explain what I mean by that. As Christians, we believe that you can read the Bible in your own language. You can worship and pray in your native tongue."We believe that it doesn't matter whether you were raised in a Christian family or not, or b…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Motorists are being warned that they may have serious issues with their vehicles that could impact their chances of being involved in an accident.Some of the best-selling car brands in the world, including the likes of Toyota and Tesla, have issued massive vehicle recall notices in response to vehicle errors that could put all road users at risk. GB News has rounded up the most important car recalls issued over recent weeks that motorists need to know about. TRENDIN…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
The town has a strong history in defending England's shores from the French and other historic enemies…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one…
16 Aug 2026, 1:00 am
“Hacks,” “The Pitt” and “Beef” were the big winners of the 2026 Astra TV Awards. “The Pitt” took home the most trophies of the night with six. Those include for best drama series, streaming drama ensemble, actor in a drama series for Noah Wyle, supporting actor in a drama series for Patrick Ball, supporting actress […]…
16 Aug 2026, 12:57 am
Thomas Mazloum spoke to THR in connection with the D23 fan event in Anaheim this weekend.
16 Aug 2026, 12:55 am
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared the first close-up look at a physical concept model of the Maleficent coaster headed to Villains Land, with Executive Creative Director Caroline May detailing the…Read full article…
16 Aug 2026, 12:54 am
Romania's Defence Ministry didn't specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
16 Aug 2026, 12:45 am
Phys.org reports: Future fusion power plants aim to recreate the heart of a star here on Earth to power our future energy needs. While the core fusion plasma will burn at hundreds of millions of degrees, the surrounding structural components must handle sudden, punishing heat loads that rival the extreme temperatures faced by spacecraft upon reentry into Earth's atmosphere. Copper and its alloys are primary candidates for handling these intense heat fluctuations, ma…
16 Aug 2026, 12:43 am
Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
16 Aug 2026, 12:35 am
Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach last year.
16 Aug 2026, 12:33 am
EPCOT's Imagination pavilion is getting a refurbishment, and Dreamfinder will return alongside Figment for the first time since 1998. Details on the updated attraction have not yet been released.Read full article…
16 Aug 2026, 12:27 am
Two races remain until the title run featuring the top 16 drivers.
16 Aug 2026, 12:26 am
Villains Land at Magic Kingdom gets two confirmed headliners: a Maleficent coaster with never-before-attempted elements and a Mirror Realm dark ride hosted by the Magic Mirror featuring multiple…Read full article…
16 Aug 2026, 12:15 am
Disney pulled back the curtain on some of its biggest projects at D23, including the first official X-Men cast reveal, a new Ryan Gosling-led Star Wars film and updates on fan-favorite animated franchises.
16 Aug 2026, 12:14 am
Monstropolis gets a 2027 opening window at Hollywood Studios, with the Glob Theater show, Harryhausen's Restaurant, and an original Randy Newman song all confirmed at D23.Read full article…
16 Aug 2026, 12:11 am
THe’Monsters, Inc.’ themed land, Monstropolis is set to open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World in 2027. The news was announced Saturday at D23. Vice President Creative, Walt Disney World Portfolio at Walt Disney Imagineering, Michael Hundgen told Variety, “We’re so excited to bring Monstropolis to life for fans.” Currently under construction, Monstropolis will […]…
16 Aug 2026, 12:09 am
Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.
16 Aug 2026, 12:00 am
The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking waterFor centuries, the rock was seen as a warning. When it began to emerge from the Danube, beneath Gellért Hill in Budapest, it meant the river had fallen so low that floating mills could no longer operate, crops were probably failing, and hunger would almost certainly follow. That is why, in the Hungarian capital, where over time the boulder be…
16 Aug 2026, 12:00 am
After news that a couple from Gloucestershire are still using an Electrolux fridge from the 1930s, we asked readers about their experiences. From a 50-year-old TV to a 75-year-old vacuum cleaner, here are the old faithfulsI have a 1974 Janex Batman and Robin wind-up talking alarm clock. Amazingly, it still works even though it’s more than 50 years old. It plays audio of Batman and Robin having a discussion on why should really get up and out of bed. I love it. Eve…
16 Aug 2026, 12:00 am
Traverse theatre, EdinburghIn Cora Bissett’s highly enjoyable and accessible show, a deaf man reintroduces a busker to the joy of music‘There are other ways to listen,” says Joe (Jamie Rea) to his new friend Andy (Dylan Wood), a busker he has discovered on the street and invited home for a drink. He takes off his shoes, the better to feel the vibrations through the floor, and straps on a gadget called a Subpac. He gets Andy to lean his full height against a to…
15 Aug 2026, 11:59 pm
Miss Fritter's Daredevil Spin-Along is the second attraction confirmed for Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom, revealed at D23 and set to feature a full-sized school-bus animatronic.Read full article…
15 Aug 2026, 11:57 pm
Searchers dig through collapsed buildings and debris after 7.7 magnitude quake killed at least 47 peopleRescue crews dug through collapsed buildings and landslide debris in eastern Indonesia on Sunday as they searched for bodies and possible survivors a day after a powerful earthquake killed at least 47 people, injured more than 100 and displaced thousands.At least 24 people died in Manggarai regency and 17 in neighbouring East Manggarai, with additional fatalities…
15 Aug 2026, 11:53 pm
Cars Ridge Run Rally is the headline attraction for Magic Kingdom's Piston Peak National Park, revealed at D23. It uses a new off-road vehicle with real suspension that reacts to actual terrain, not…Read full article…
15 Aug 2026, 11:47 pm
Three decades after rapper Tupac Shakur's death, a former California gang boss is the first person to be prosecuted.
15 Aug 2026, 11:45 pm
Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain - leaving more than 89,000 households without power across the state.
15 Aug 2026, 11:41 pm
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15 Aug 2026, 11:39 pm
Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.
15 Aug 2026, 11:38 pm
A man and woman believed to be a father and daughter were found dead Saturday afternoon in a Port Richmond home in what police are investigating as a murder-suicide.
15 Aug 2026, 11:35 pm
$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium In the East Flanders city of Dendermonde, a student working on a project to convert a long defunct brewery into transitional housing stumbled across a hoard of gold coins and bars hidden in a sealed cellar space of the brewery's attached villa. The estimated $10M stash is now in safekeeping as the Belgian government tries to answer the question - who gets the gold. Unknown heirs? The Catholic Church?
15 Aug 2026, 11:33 pm
Antonio's Fiesta de Encanto is the official name of the Encanto ride coming to Animal Kingdom in 2027, featuring over 50 Colombian animal species and the returning original voice cast.Read full article…
15 Aug 2026, 11:23 pm
We are here at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, for Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, also known as D23's Disney Experiences Showcase, and we'll be covering all the big news from Disney Parks (Walt Disney World, Disneyland, International Parks!), Disney Cruise Line (Disney Believe!), and much more.We'll be updating this article live as the show goes on, which you can also watch on Disney+ right now!Disneyland's Avengers Infinity Defense to Star Robert Downey…
15 Aug 2026, 11:22 pm
Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent is the name of the new Animal Kingdom ride. It opens in Tropical Americas in 2027 and features a Harrison Ford animatronic.Read full article…
15 Aug 2026, 11:13 pm
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15 Aug 2026, 11:12 pm
A Kentucky woman warned others to secure their doors and remove food scraps after a large bear broke into her home early Thursday morning, shattering a glass table.
15 Aug 2026, 11:08 pm
American clocks 23.19sec to win final at Pan PacsDouglass had first broken record with 23.49sec in heatsKate Douglass lowered her own world record in the women’s 50m freestyle for the second time in one day, winning the Pan Pacific Championships final in 23.19sec.In the morning preliminaries, the 24-year-old American swam 23.49 to take the mark away from teammate Gretchen Walsh, who finished second in the evening final in 23.74. Australia’s reigning world champi…