World · Politics
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Israel Opens Tender for Over 1,200 Homes in Controversial West Bank E1 Settlement
Israel issued tenders for about 1,200 homes in the E1 area east of Jerusalem, sparking condemnation from Western countries and the UN.
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Ghent University Suspends Researcher Over Allegations Linked to Late Cambridge Professor Jason Arday
Ghent University suspended postdoc Nathan Cofnas after he raised plagiarism allegations against the late Cambridge professor Jason Arday.
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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile(s) toward East Sea amid US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched one or more suspected ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on August 20 amid joint US-South Korea military exercises ending the same day.
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Belgian Prince Laurent formally recognizes 26-year-old son Clément Vandenkerckhove as prince
Prince Laurent has legally recognized his 26-year-old son Clément Vandenkerckhove and granted him the title of prince of Belgium.
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Europe Records Tens of Thousands of Heat-Related Deaths and Rising Drownings in 2026 Summer
Germany, France, and Spain reported tens of thousands of heat-related deaths this summer amid record heatwaves, with France also seeing a sharp rise in drownings.
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Lebanon extradites former Syrian general Adel Issa to Syria on war crimes charges
Lebanon handed over former Syrian Major General Adel Issa to Syria on August 19 to face war crimes charges.
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Israel issues tenders for 1,234 housing units in disputed E1 West Bank settlement
Israel opened tenders to build 1,234 housing units in the E1 area east of Jerusalem amid international condemnation and legal challenges.
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Israeli strikes kill at least 10 Palestinians including Gaza police officers
Israeli airstrikes on August 19 killed at least 10 Palestinians, including Gaza police officers, in attacks on a police post and refugee camp.
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Ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Urges Wartime Elections Amid Governance Crisis
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections citing governance failures and corruption.
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Israel strikes Syrian Abu al-Duhur airbase citing Turkish military presence claims
On August 18, 2026, Israel launched airstrikes on Syria’s Abu al-Duhur airbase, alleging Turkish military buildup despite denials from Syria and Türkiye.
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Pilot killed as small plane collides midair with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter
A Cessna 150 collided midair with a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near Carlisle Regional Airport on August 19, killing the pilot and injuring two troopers.
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Russian missile strikes kill at least six in Kyiv and surrounding areas overnight
Russian ballistic and drone attacks hit Kyiv and nearby districts overnight, killing between 6 and 17 and injuring dozens.
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Australia condemns Israel for not prosecuting 2024 Gaza aid worker killings
Australia criticized Israel’s decision not to open criminal investigations over a 2024 Gaza airstrike that killed seven aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
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Ukraine Uses AI-Enabled Drones to Strike Russian Supply Convoys Deep Behind Front Lines
Ukraine has carried out at least 14 AI-powered drone strikes on Russian supply convoys over the past week in southern Ukraine.
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US Military Secretly Controls Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz for Oil Transport
The US military has established a covert shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz enabling daily transport of nearly 10 million barrels of oil.
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Pregnant Ghanaian woman and son detained 10 days at US airport before deportation
Annabella Gyasi and her 4-year-old son were detained at Washington Dulles Airport after seeking asylum and deported after 10 days, despite pregnancy complications.
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Louisiana Republicans approve new map eliminating majority-Black district
Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map on May 29 that removes a majority-Black district, shifting seats to a 5-1 GOP advantage.
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UN: Global Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Cases More Than Double in 2025
The UN reported 9,788 verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence in 2025, more than doubling from the previous year.
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Dartford warbler population rebounds in Britain after near extinction 60 years ago
The Dartford warbler population in Britain has grown significantly 60 years after near extinction, with 264 breeding pairs recorded in 2025 on RSPB reserves.
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Moderna and Merck report positive Phase 3 results for personalized melanoma mRNA vaccine
Moderna and Merck announced positive Phase 3 trial results for Intismeran, a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, combined with Keytruda to reduce cancer recurrence.
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UK judge spares three teenage boys convicted of rape from prison, sparking outrage
A UK judge sentenced three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls without prison time, triggering nationwide protests and a government appeal.
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EAEU Leaders Call on Armenia to Hold Referendum on EU Membership
The presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan urged Armenia to hold a referendum on joining the EU or staying in the Eurasian Economic Union.
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Polish President Seeks to Revoke Zelenskyy’s Order of the White Eagle Over UPA Naming
Polish President Karol Nawrocki plans to strip Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle over his naming of a military unit honoring the UPA.
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Russian Official Warns Europe of More Drone Incidents After Romania Crash
Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned Europe of ongoing drone attacks following a suspected Russian drone crash in Romania.