20 Aug 2026, 5:50 am
Veteran showrunner Frank Spotnitz ('The X-Files,''The Man in the High Castle') will mentor the program, aimed at helping European writers develop locally-rooted original series to pitch to HBO Max in November.
20 Aug 2026, 5:44 am
ICC judges reportedly ordered prosecutors to open a standalone investigation into Taliban persecution of women, separating it from the probe that also covered alleged US crimes in Afghanistan. Afghan rights advocates warned the split risked undermining comprehensive justice.
20 Aug 2026, 5:42 am
Sleeper trains are making it possible to pair destinations with completely different vibes without the airport queues. Here are some unexpected European city pairings connected by overnight rail.
20 Aug 2026, 5:41 am
South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.
20 Aug 2026, 5:41 am
Michaël R. Roskam returns to the Spanish festival in an out-of-competition slot.
20 Aug 2026, 5:40 am
A faint, previously unnoticed star has just claimed the title of fastest known star in the Milky Way. It hurtles around our galaxy’s central black hole at more than 8 percent the speed of light. Astronomers spotted the object, now designated S301, using one of the most powerful instruments ever built for studying the galactic center’s densely packed stellar environment. The star reaches roughly 15,500 miles (25,000 km) per second at its fastest point, accordi…
20 Aug 2026, 5:37 am
The 2027 solar eclipse is already sending travellers scrambling for flights. Here’s where to go to catch the totality in Europe and how to plan the ultimate eclipse-chasing trip.
20 Aug 2026, 5:37 am
European countries take widely different approaches to full-face veils, from nationwide bans to restrictions in specific public spaces. Euronews looks at how the rules vary across the continent.
20 Aug 2026, 5:30 am
Leicester Tigers have confirmed that assistant coach Alex Davies has departed the club to take up a new role with the WRU. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. Davies initially joined Tigers three years ago on a part-time basis before becoming the club’s full-time first-team skills and kicking coach in 2025, as part of Geoff Parling’s coaching team. In a brief statement released by the club,…
20 Aug 2026, 5:30 am
Shoshana shows us a simple move you can do with or without light weights that targets your hamstrings and glutes.
20 Aug 2026, 5:27 am
A MAGA-aligned Christian nationalist has sparked fury after appearing to argue that some older, unmarried women who chose not to have children should be left to starve if the US welfare system collapses. Related Articles 'MAGA Is Robbing Me of My Parents': Daughter Reveals Heartbreak Over Family Torn Apart by Trump PoliticsUS Christians Following Donald Trump Blindly Face 'Destruction' Like Sodom and Gomorrah, Expert SaysHost Mocks MAGA Influencer Josiah Moody After…
20 Aug 2026, 5:23 am
Alleged Avengers: Doomsday leaks showing Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man alongside Deadpool and Wolverine have sent Marvel fans into a frenzy, with one particularly striking image appearing to show Maguire's web-slinger fighting Chris Evans' Captain Hydra. Related Articles Robert Downey Jr Returns as Iron Man for Disney Project Alongside Doctor Doom RoleRyan Gosling's 'Ghost Rider' Film Gets 2028 Release Date, Adding To Marvel Studios' Increasingly Crowded Year10 Photos…
20 Aug 2026, 5:23 am
Watch the moment GB News host Stephen Dixon challenges a Labour MP on new guidance published by the Home Office for asylum seekers, telling them how "not to rape women". Pressing the Minister of State for School Standards Georgia Gould, Stephen argued that Britons were previously "often branded bigots and scaremongers" for expressing concern for their safety. He told Ms Gould: "I just wonder if anything's changed since the Labour Government was initially elected in…
20 Aug 2026, 5:19 am
Callum Turner has revealed that starting a family with his wife, Dua Lipa, is part of the future he wants, just over two months after the couple married in an intimate London ceremony. Related Articles Is Dua Lipa Pregnant? Callum Turner Openly Shares He Wants to Start a Family, 'Raise Some Kids'Dua Lipa's $15M Samsung Lawsuit: The 'Simulated Broadcast' Defence That Could Block the Pop Star's Claim'I'm Eating for Two Now': The Truth Behind the Viral Dua Lipa Pregnan…
20 Aug 2026, 5:18 am
The US Treasury moved on Wednesday to calm a bond market rattled by surging borrowing costs, doubling the size of its debt buybacks hours before separate figures confirmed that the national debt had climbed past $40 trillion (€34.4tn) for the first time.
20 Aug 2026, 5:16 am
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has warned that Christianity is increasingly being used to channel anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain, while questioning whether Tommy Robinson's public embrace of Christianity is compatible with his political activism. Related Articles US Christians Following Donald Trump Blindly Face 'Destruction' Like Sodom and Gomorrah, Expert SaysJohn Cleese Denies Islamophobia Claims, Calls Himself 'Islamosceptic' After UK Tour RowQ…
20 Aug 2026, 5:16 am
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to cut VAT on fuel costs in a bid to help rural communities struggling to keep pace with the soaring price of petrol and diesel.Scottish National Party MSP Calum Kerr has called on the Government to end its "attack on rural communities" through emergency measures.The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, which has been passed on to the costs paid at the pumps by petrol and diesel drivers around the world.
20 Aug 2026, 5:16 am
“Le Faux Soir,” a Belgian-French WWII resistance drama from “Bullhead” director Michaël R. Roskam, has been set as the closing night film of this year’s San Sebastián Film Festival. Playing in the festival’s Official Selection out of competition, the film will have its European premiere at San Sebastián after world premiering at Toronto, where it […]…
20 Aug 2026, 5:13 am
A 16-year-old boy who reportedly spent nearly five years living in village ponds to escape a severe burning sensation in his body has been airlifted from West Bengal to Mumbai for specialist medical care. Related Articles Who Was Michiel Vandeweert? Belgian Content Creator With Rare Progeria Condition Dies at 28Indian 'Supermum' Shields Kids in Tight Platform Gap as Speeding Train Roars Over Them in Viral Bihar Video'I Love You': Indian Professor Beaten After Propos…
20 Aug 2026, 5:11 am
A sunny summer love song has taken an exceptionally dark turn online after James Blunt's new music video showed a kidnapped man being taken to an island, drowned and ultimately eaten, with the bizarre imagery drawing fresh attention following Hayden Panettiere's sudden death just two days after the video was released. Related Articles James Blunt Branded 'Sickening' Over Music Video Showing Him Kidnapping a Man Before Making Him His Main CourseHayden Panettiere Deat…
20 Aug 2026, 5:09 am
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to return to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in a move that could signal a major change in the Sussexes' relationship with the Royal Family. Related Articles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plot UK Return to Torment Prince William and Kate, Royal Expert ClaimsPrince Harry and Meghan Markle UK Return Excluded: Royal Family 'Does Not Trust' Sussexes'Meghan Is Furious': Prince Harry…
20 Aug 2026, 5:08 am
HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure.
20 Aug 2026, 5:02 am
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20 Aug 2026, 5:02 am
A group calling itself CyberLeek has claimed responsibility for leaking apparent Grand Theft Auto VI gameplay and map images and threatened to release further material, including potential story spoilers, unless Rockstar Games and other publishers change their approach to digital game distribution. Related Articles Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Prompts Cyberleek Warning That Publishers 'Should Behave, or Be the Next Target'GTA 6 Pre-Order Boom Prompts Take-Two CEO to Conf…
20 Aug 2026, 5:01 am
Improvements in fire management however could mitigate increases by more than 70%, study showsWildfires are projected to burn 39% more of Europe by the end of the century even in the best-case scenario for stopping the planet from heating, a study has found, unless action is taken to manage them better.The increase in hot, dry and windy weather that leads to small fires turning into raging infernos is to engulf more of Europe as carbon pollution pushes temperatures…
20 Aug 2026, 5:01 am
Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classicIt was the summer of 1984 and things weren’t going well for Paul Simon. The year prior, a blockbuster Simon and Garfunkel tour ended in bickering. Meanwhile, even though the 1980 single Late in the Evening reached the US Top 10, Simon’s last two albums had not sold very well, and his marriage to Carrie Fisher was starting to unra…
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
On one side, you face the domination of the Islamic Republic; on the other, the imperialist forces that Republic claims to stand againstAugust marks the anniversary of the 1988 mass executions in Iran, a horror that echoes in the country’s current surge in death sentences. It also marks the 19 August anniversary of the UK- and US-orchestrated coup against the prime minister Mohammad Mosaddegh in 1953. Amid the current, indiscriminate waves of US-Israeli military a…
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
The former Sunday Night Football stalwart is now one step from a seat in the US Senate. And she could cause a shock in liberal MinnesotaAs the third leg of NBC’s Sunday Night Football crew alongside play-by-play man Al Michaels and the tart-tongued analyst Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya was a paragon of deference and neutrality for 11 years as an NFL sideline reporter, dutifully relating boilerplate tactics, talking points and injury updates when she wasn’t n…
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! As city officials and business leaders huddle over how to revive Market East, a project to bring some economic activity back to the struggling corridor over the summer is declaring early success and making plans to continue through the end of the year. The “Meantime on Market” initiative moved six pop-up businesses into vacant storefronts on the 900…
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
"The Fast and the Furious," returning to theaters Friday, launched a franchise. Here is a breakdown of how each sequel or spinoff evolved the saga.
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
The NewsWhen the Carlyle Group decided to get into the madcap data-center dash, it didn’t start by courting hyperscalers or Emirati royals. It called the US Army.This spring Carlyle won a 50-year lease of federal lands in Fort Bliss, Texas, and is negotiating the development of a data center, joining a buildout that is among the most frenzied in history. That its partner is the US military, rather than the big tech companies its peers have been wooing, captures a…
20 Aug 2026, 5:00 am
“Game of Thrones: The Mad King” is sharing some of the magic behind the scenes in a new video that shows how the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-Upon-Avon has been transformed for the show, which launched earlier this month. The show’s production design, overseen by set designer Chloe Lamford, is unlike anything […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:57 am
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched a £442 million ($602.6 million) national drive to offer every person sleeping rough in England a route off the streets this winter, with the government aiming to ensure support is available by Christmas. Related Articles Andy Burnham Pushes Tougher Social Media Rules as Young Users Reject a One-Size-Fits-All Approach£400M a Year From Small Fixes? Burnham Wages War on Daily Nuisances to Rack Up Big Savings for ConsumersAndy…
20 Aug 2026, 4:56 am
San Francisco-based Nori Robotics has launched the Nori A3, an American-assembled humanoid robot priced at $1,688. The robot is set to begin shipping this fall, targeting consumers seeking affordable home automation. Unlike many humanoid robots, the Nori A3 uses a wheeled base and features 19 degrees of freedom. The company says it can perform a range of household tasks, including fetching food, pouring drinks, loading dishwashers, and folding clothes.
20 Aug 2026, 4:53 am
A California homeowner got an unexpected surprise in early August when he discovered a pregnant Pug-mix hiding beneath his porch. However, the real shock came when he saw her puppies. Related Articles Heroic Firefighters Save Seven Puppies in Dramatic Colorado House Fire RescueIowa Puppy Mill Owner Avoids Charges After 32 Neglected Dogs That 'Suffered Needlessly' Were SeizedHere's Why a German Shepherd and Shih Tzu Were Strangely Found Resting in the Middle of a Bus…
20 Aug 2026, 4:52 am
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory has opened a solicitation for Relentless Wolfpack, a program intended to demonstrate that weapons from different vendors can coordinate against targets in contested airspace, according to a call published under the PACER Broad Agency Announcement. The call, issued by AFRL’s Air Warfare Directorate at Eglin Air Force Base, seeks […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:52 am
The State Department is warning of the “long and challenging” road ahead in addressing the Ebola crisis ravaging parts of Africa, after the epidemic became the deadliest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s history earlier this week. The grim milestone has renewed scrutiny of the US response to the virus, which critics say has been hampered by the Trump administration’s cuts to global health aid. A State Department spokesperson told Semafor the US has c…
20 Aug 2026, 4:51 am
President Donald Trump’s on-camera openness to US market access for Hyperliquid, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange that allows its users to trade anonymously, won’t thrill its domestic competitors. Intercontinental Exchange Inc. and CME Group Inc. recently urged US officials to rein in the exchange, which they warn could be used to manipulate prices or dodge sanctions. Trump addressed Hyperliquid during a White House kickoff for the CFTC’s Innovation A…
20 Aug 2026, 4:51 am
President Donald Trump’s latest step away from military escalation in Iran comes as the US side sees talks between Iran and Oman — which had appeared to be a rare fruitful negotiation path — as having stalled in recent days. A US official and a White House official told Semafor that the administration believes the Iran-Oman discussions broke down weeks ago. Those talks had frustrated Trump by raising the prospect of a possible tolling arrangement in the Strait…
20 Aug 2026, 4:50 am
The money had already left a retirement account and reached a coin dealer in Centereach, Long Island. All that remained was for a 69-year-old man from Hauppauge to take delivery of about $466,000 (£344,000) in gold bars and pass them to the people he believed were federal agents. Suffolk County detectives reached the counter first. Related Articles 64-Year-Old Woman Lost $500K in Cash and Gold to Fake US Marshals: Second Scammer Found GuiltyWoman Loses $25K in Fake…
20 Aug 2026, 4:48 am
Eight major Japanese publishers, studios and production companies will pitch intellectual property to international buyers at the second edition of Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake, running Oct. 28-30 at TIFFCOM 2026 in Tokyo. The platform, known as TIPM, will host one-on-one business meetings and open pitching sessions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
20 Aug 2026, 4:45 am
Federal campaign 26V524000 targets 13 BMW X3 SUVs with a risky steering spindle connection and lays out free inspections and repairs for owners.
20 Aug 2026, 4:44 am
The U.S. Army has increased its procurement objective for the Infantry Squad Vehicle to 11,582 vehicles, an 18-fold jump from the program’s original 649-vehicle target, according to Jacqueline Hames of the Army Acquisition Support Center. The Infantry Squad Vehicle is an ultra-light tactical vehicle that carries nine passengers along with their equipment. The Army launched […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:44 am
A runaway sheep in western Germany had an unusual journey home after it wandered into a bus depot and climbed aboard a parked local bus. The animal had escaped from its home in Lüdinghausen, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, and eventually found its way to the depot operated by regional transport company RVM. Related Articles Two-Day Standoff Ends as Police Pull Sleeping Fugitive From Rooftop in SalfordTiny Dog Survives Weeks Alone in California Wilderness After Go…
20 Aug 2026, 4:43 am
Most ships are trying to mask identities while trying to cross the strait. But more seem scared of Iran than of the US.
20 Aug 2026, 4:42 am
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are receiving their GCSE results today, with their grades potentially determining their next steps in education, training and employment. Related Articles A-Level Results Day 2026: 21 Places Giving Students Free Food, Drinks and DealsWhy Thousands of University Graduates Still Can't Find Jobs: Inside Britain's 'Lost Generation'UK Student Loan Interest Rates Set for September With 6% Cap on…
20 Aug 2026, 4:40 am
The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.
20 Aug 2026, 4:40 am
A former employee testified Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.
20 Aug 2026, 4:39 am
The Office of Naval Research has awarded Agrippa Industries a contract worth nearly $19 million to develop a low-cost, attritable logistics vessel for military operations, according to the Department of War’s daily contract announcements. The firm-fixed-price contract falls under the Scalable Commercial Attritable Logistics Adapted to Expeditionary Systems effort. Agrippa, based in Palo Alto, California, […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:38 am
Romanian filmmaker Florin Şerban, whose bleak study of systemic racism and toxic masculinity “You Don’t Belong Here” won the Golden Leopard at the recently wrapped Locarno Film Festival, is prepping his next feature film. Speaking to Variety at the Sarajevo Film Festival, where “You Don’t Belong Here” is playing in the main competition, the director shared details […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:38 am
Josh Radnor has revealed that he is no longer particularly close to his former How I Met Your Mother co-stars, despite the sitcom's cast spending nearly a decade together on screen. Related Articles Meghan McCain Calls Harry and Meghan 'Entitled Grifters' as Couple Plans UK ReturnWhy Ted Danson Says He Barely Remembers the Historic 'Cheers' FinaleTom Segura, Christina Pazsitzy Divorce: Will Your Mom's House Podcast End?Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky Divorce: Wha…
20 Aug 2026, 4:37 am
A Chinese animated film mocked online as 'terrible' has become an unlikely box-office sensation, turning ridicule into millions of yuan in ticket sales. Related Articles Actor Mario Lopez Under Fire Over 'Creepy' AI Video of Niece as Viewers Accuse Him of Sexualizing HerWho Is Jiang Xueqin? 'China's Nostradamus' Whose Trump Prediction Came True Now Warns US Could Lose War to IranBehind Trending Videos of Babies With Taped Eyelids in China: What Is BPES?Chutou Stolen…
20 Aug 2026, 4:35 am
In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft.
20 Aug 2026, 4:34 am
The French automaker sees hard keys as a 'founding principle.'…
20 Aug 2026, 4:33 am
A report has revealed that China is exploring a new model of maritime defense in which contested islands in the South China Sea could be protected by networks of autonomous machines rather than relying primarily on human personnel. Outlined by researchers associated with the China Coast Guard Academy and Dalian Maritime University, the concept reflects the growing importance of drones and artificial intelligence in modern warfare. The proposal was discussed in a pap…
20 Aug 2026, 4:33 am
Remote, unauthenticated attackers could exploit the critical-severity flaw without user interaction. The post Exploitation Expected for Critical Authentication Bypass Patched in Citrix NetScaler appeared first on SecurityWeek.
20 Aug 2026, 4:32 am
Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Ash-Edwards has written to major toy retailers in the county to withdraw a specific toy he refers to as a 'paedophile's dream.' The toy in question is called 'Butt Face Chester Cheeks' and is sold at £24.99 ($34) in most outlets. Related Articles 'Dollar Tree Gooner' Lawsuit Reveals Women Were Targeted in Stores With Inoperable CCTV CamerasOne Prompt Was Enough to 'Undress' Women and Children: Hugging Face's Safe…
20 Aug 2026, 4:32 am
The highest GCSE grades have risen once again as boys continue to close the gender gap on girls.Hundreds of thousands of pupils across England, Wales and Northern Ireland have received GCSE grades and technical awards today to help them progress on to sixth form, college or training.Figures showed 22 per cent of UK entries were awarded the top grades, at least a 7 or an A grade, this year, up by 0.1 percentage points on last year, when 21.9 per cent achieved the top…
20 Aug 2026, 4:32 am
The launch came hours after US President Trump announced plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.
20 Aug 2026, 4:31 am
Richard Holden has launched a scathing attack on the Labour Government after the Home Office released a document for asylum seekers, guiding them on how "not to rape women".Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Transport Secretary hit out at the booklet, declaring it is an "absurd" and "ridiculous document" which states the "blindingly obvious".Describing the "serious crime" of rape, the document describes what consent is: "In the UK, both people must say ‘yes’ to sex…
20 Aug 2026, 4:30 am
"Wings of Dread," opening the Big Bad Film Festival Friday, effectively makes liberal room for martial arts in the confined spaces of an airplane.
20 Aug 2026, 4:27 am
Four-time F1 World Drivers' Champion's new deal puts to rest rumours that he would exit the team at the end of 2028.
20 Aug 2026, 4:26 am
Reports this month have highlighted an exclusive Stanford course on ruling the world that included Phoebe Gates among its select participants and helped build startup networks for alumni. The unofficial 10-week seminar, formally titled So You Think You Can Rule the World and known as Rule, admits only 12 students each winter quarter through referrals and rigorous interviews. Related Articles Sam Altman Says He Was 'Tricked' Into Goldman Sachs Internship, Now It's He…
20 Aug 2026, 4:25 am
A small plane and a police helicopter collided midair Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, killing the Cessna's pilot and injuring two state troopers.
20 Aug 2026, 4:24 am
Ukrainian drone campaign on Russia's energy infrastructure has caused fuel shortages so severe that the Kremlin has admitted it. Queues in Moscow are forming for the first time, and Russia has brought back banned low-grade fuel to plug the gap, while detaining residents who complained publicly.
20 Aug 2026, 4:24 am
The U.S. Navy launched an Aegis Readiness Assessment Vehicle Six (ARAV-6) target from Pacific Missile Range Facility, Hawaii, on August 6 as part of Pacific Dragon 2026, according to U.S. 3rd Fleet. Pacific Dragon is a biennial exercise hosted by U.S. 3rd Fleet in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area, designed to improve how participating forces […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:24 am
Heatwaves are squeezing growth and productivity while the Iran war drives up Europe's energy costs.
20 Aug 2026, 4:23 am
Why is Spain defying European Union (EU) recommendations to return 500 migrant girls to Morocco? Elma Saiz, the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, said that the nation's main priority is to 'protect the best interests of the child.' The girls are even more vulnerable because 'these are girls who are on their own,' she said. Related Articles Italian Intelligence Tracks Ceuta Migrant Influx as EU Border Dispute With Spain IntensifiesEU Eyes Social M…
20 Aug 2026, 4:22 am
Two high-profile murder trials are reaching pivotal stages, with Lindsay Clancy's case centred on a psychiatric defence and the Tupac Shakur trial finally putting a defendant before a jury nearly three decades after the rapper's death. Related Articles Prosecution Rests on Lindsay Clancy's Case: 3 Important Points Overlooked by On-Court DramaWho Is Agostino Abbatiello? Accounting Student Dubbed 'Pablo Pledgescobar' in Alleged Penn State Fraternity Cocaine RingLee An…
20 Aug 2026, 4:21 am
Rory McIlroy has delivered an X-rated assessment of Scottie Scheffler's dominance after insisting there is "no chance" anybody else deserves to be crowned PGA Tour Player of the Year.The Northern Irishman believes the world No 1 has already done enough to secure the honour following another remarkable campaign.McIlroy himself has enjoyed an impressive year, highlighted by winning the Masters and recording seven top-25 finishes.He could yet add the season-ending Tour…
20 Aug 2026, 4:19 am
Jo Boydell had been criticised for the company's handling of issues with its safety and security.
20 Aug 2026, 4:18 am
Ukrainian officials say at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured after Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv.
20 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has praised the destruction of 10,000 Palestinian homes in Israel.
20 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso, a MAGA-aligned former Florida lawmaker and close ally of Governor Ron DeSantis, has been arrested and suspended from office after accusations he sexually abused his five-year-old grandson by taking him alone during a family cruise. Related Articles Mike Caruso's Disturbing Sexual Offender History Haunts Back After Arrest on Child-Sex Abuse ChargesOhio Father Poses as 11-Year-Old Daughter on TikTok To Lure and Shoot Man Who Allege…
20 Aug 2026, 4:16 am
Russia’s overnight missile barrage killed at least 12 people in Kyiv on Thursday, 20 August, as residents were rescued from damaged buildings and firefighters battled fires across the capital.
20 Aug 2026, 4:12 am
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's reported return to Britain with their children has triggered speculation about King Charles' health, days after Queen Camilla discussed his cancer diagnosis and weeks after Harry reunited with his father at Highgrove. But there is no evidence that the King's condition prompted the Sussexes' move. Related Articles Prince Harry and Meghan Markle UK Return Excluded: Royal Family 'Does Not Trust' SussexesLee Andrews Allegedly Pitched £2…
20 Aug 2026, 4:12 am
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules refueled U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during the Advanced Tactics Aircrew Course at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 13, marking the first time the joint refueling capability was integrated into a course sortie, according to the 139th Airlift Wing. The […]…
20 Aug 2026, 4:12 am
Germany is grappling with the impacts of damaging storms after a prolonged dry spell. Meanwhile, a CDU politician in Saxony-Anhalt reportedly donated money to the far-right AfD party. Follow along.
20 Aug 2026, 4:10 am
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
20 Aug 2026, 4:08 am
Former Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda has announced he has joined newly established developer VS Studio, the Tokyo-based, SNK-owned outfit that was founded in May 2026 by former Tekken producer and director Katsuhiro Harada.“I’ve joined VS Studio as the next step in my journey,” confirmed Ikeda via social media. “Working on games again with two of my former bosses feels nostalgic in many ways, while at the same time, the excitement of creating something compl…
20 Aug 2026, 4:04 am
Exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum in London looks at writer’s holiday pursuits, from Kent to the Isle of WightIt’s summer in the city, the pubs are crowded, and the coast beckons. In a year that has so far brought five significant heatwaves, it is a fair description of the current holiday season.But the same was true, too, of the much les freequent hot, dry summers of the past, including 186 years ago when Charles Dickens put pen to paper in anticipation of e…
20 Aug 2026, 4:03 am
Education secretary says the government is looking at changing the resits policy in EnglandCompulsory GCSE resits in England harm teenagers’ mental wellbeing, study findsEarlier this month, students in Scotland achieved record number of vocational and technical qualifications in their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and Skills for Work Awards.Pass rates for Scottish exams have increased as students across the country received their results. Figures show that…
20 Aug 2026, 4:03 am
Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in Ealing pays tribute to Sara El-Khawas, 14, and her family who died.
20 Aug 2026, 4:02 am
Dakota Johnson and singer Role Model have reportedly ended their relationship after around seven months together, with a source revealing that the pair split 'a while ago.' The reported breakup comes shortly after the former couple appeared together professionally, with Johnson providing the female voice on Role Model's song 'Love I You.' Related Articles Dakota Johnson and Role Model Have Reportedly Split Months After Their Romance Went Public, Source Says5 Racy Ph…
20 Aug 2026, 4:01 am
A Pennsylvania state trooper pushed out a window of a wrecked police helicopter before helping his injured colleague escape after a violent collision with a Cessna plane killed its pilot. Related Articles British Newlyweds, Greek Pilot Die as Private Helicopter Crashes on the Greek island of SifnosPilot Seriously Injured as Crash Halts Sold-Out Great War Airshow at Stow MariesNazca Lines Flights Grounded Over Dangerous Winds One Day Before Crash Killed 13Ryanair Eng…
20 Aug 2026, 4:01 am
US envoy Sergio Gor's remark calling Jammu and Kashmir an "important part of India," triggering a diplomatic spat between Islamabad and New Delhi. DW has the latest.
20 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Baltimore police officer Dequwan Houchins has been indicted on charges of misconduct and making false entries in public records for allegedly filing fake reports about traffic stops he didn't actually make. During an undercover investigation, detectives found that when Houchins claimed he was making traffic stops, he was actually just sitting in his car or ordering a smoothie, apparently to avoid being assigned service calls that would require him to respond to peop…
20 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
While Hackaday’s bread and butter is, of course, hacks, we sometimes cover things that most of us are interested in that are probably out of reach for the typical hacker. Space, for example, is undeniably cool, even though your chances of putting yourself or even your own rover on the Moon aren’t very good at the moment (but, of course, give it time). If you are looking for something to put on your e-reader and you are also interested in space, save your money a…
20 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
Pebble Beach’s one-off Range Rover SV Pearl Luster previews how SV Bespoke is shifting from regular options to ultra-rare, narrative-driven SUV commissions.
20 Aug 2026, 4:00 am
The Home Office is handing asylum seekers a guide spelling out that rape, sexual harassment, domestic abuse and sex with under-16s are illegal – and that women are free to work, study and make their own choices. The post Home Office Publishes Booklet Warning Asylum Seekers Not to Rape Women appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
20 Aug 2026, 3:59 am
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Continue reading...
20 Aug 2026, 3:58 am
The U.S. Army has awarded ThinKom Solutions an Other Transaction Agreement worth up to $49 million to deliver and test a mobile high-power microwave weapon designed to counter drones. The agreement was issued by the Army’s Program Manager for Advanced Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System Effects, part of Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires. Initial funding covers one of […]…
20 Aug 2026, 3:58 am
Harvard University has agreed to pay $53 million (£39 million) to settle lawsuits over body parts stolen from its medical school morgue, a deal that hands donor families across the US a new legal path to sue anatomical gift programmes. Related Articles Organ Donation Group Accused of Trying To Harvest Organs From Patients Still Showing Signs of LifeClancy Trial Fundraiser: Strangers Donated $880K to Parents Who Emptied Life Savings To Stand by Accused DaughterHarva…
20 Aug 2026, 3:55 am
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Castelion, a hypersonic missile developer based in Torrance, California, has raised $1 billion in a Series C funding round that values the company at $13 billion. The round includes $800 million in equity financing and $250 million in committed financing for a revolving credit facility, the company said Aug. 19. JPMorganChase’s Strategic Investment Group, Andreessen […]…