Aug 10 Ukrainian drone attack on oil hub deep inside Russia kills 13, official says By Associated Press Authorities in Russia's Tatarstan region say a Ukrainian drone strike on the petroleum hub of Nizhnekamsk killed 13 people and wounded 78 others in one of the deadliest attacks of the 4-year-old war. Continue reading
Aug 10 UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe has its 3rd hottest year on record so far By Stefanie Dazio, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show. Continue reading
Aug 10 WATCH: Joint Base Charleston renamed for Sen. Lindsey Graham By Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Continue reading
Aug 10 At least 111 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia By Astrid Suárez, Megan Janetsky, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press The governor of the department that includes San Jose Del Palmar reported injuries and serious damage to buildings but did not provide further details. Continue reading
Aug 09 Israel rejects Trump's Gaza plan, more details emerge on the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news By Associated Press Here’s a look at developments across the Middle East. Continue reading
Aug 09 Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey is 'purely defensive' and open to others By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday as the three countries seek to deepen security cooperation amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. Continue reading
Aug 08 Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency By Associated Press Premier David Eby announced the emergency as more than 100 wildfires burned across the province, nearly half of them out of control in hot, windy weather and prolonged drought. Continue reading
Aug 08 12-year-old girl dies after Thailand school shooting, bringing death toll to at least 8 By Jintamas Saksornchai, Associated Press A 14-year-old opened fire at around 10 a.m. Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province northwest of the Thai capital before apparently taking his own life. Continue reading
Aug 07 Advocates for former U.S. Marine held for years in Russia say he is near death By Michael Casey, Associated Press A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 5:26 What's holding up the Iran-Oman proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz By Nick Schifrin, Daniel Okay There is a new partnership in the Middle East and South Asia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed an agreement similar to NATO’s Article 5, pledging that a strike against one of them would be considered a strike against all… Continue watching