World · Politics
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15-year-old charged over fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters
A 15-year-old was charged on August 13 in France for a fire near Bordeaux airport that killed two firefighters on July 21.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India over suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and warned of a strong response if challenged over water resources.
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Israeli airstrikes kill 7 to 11 people, including civilians, in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes early on August 15 killed between 9 and 11 people including children in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
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Cyberattack on French Tax System Exposes Data of Nearly 700,000 Taxpayers
Hackers breached the French tax authority’s systems in June, stealing personal and business data of up to 700,000 taxpayers.
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Six dead, one critically injured in shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan
A shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan on August 14 killed five people and left one critically injured; suspect and another dead found separately.
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Israeli military orders Palestinian families to evacuate homes after settler siege in Qusra
Israeli forces evicted Palestinian families and dismantled settler outposts in Qusra following a days-long settler siege of Palestinian homes.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile strikes targeting ports and logistics hubs
Russia and Ukraine launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on each other's ports, industrial sites, and logistics facilities, resulting in casualties and damage.
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Ukraine requests 5-10% of US Patriot missile stockpile amid rising Russian attacks
President Zelensky said Ukraine needs 5-10% of US Patriot missiles to counter growing Russian ballistic missile strikes.
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Colombia earthquake rescue enters final phase; death toll at 265
Rescue operations in Colombia's northwestern region entered the critical final phase Wednesday after a magnitude 7.4 quake left 265 dead and thousands injured.
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US ICE plans $10-20M purchase of electric shock gloves for enforcement use
ICE will buy electric shock gloves delivering up to 380 volts for officers in Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill police chief and several Palestinians amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli drone strikes killed Gaza City police chief and multiple Palestinians on August 12-13 amid ceasefire violations.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak nears deadliest on record with over 4,300 cases, WHO says
The 2026 Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has over 4,300 confirmed cases and more than 2,000 deaths, poised to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa epidemic.
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Over 30 countries and EU condemn Iran's executions of protesters, call for halt
France, the UK, Canada, and over 30 countries along with the EU condemned Iran's execution of protesters and called for an immediate stop and detainee release.
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Japan's PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary
On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine while Defense Minister Koizumi and others visited the shrine.
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 44
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba near Kariba town on August 11, killing at least 44 people and leaving 77 rescued.
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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary over Francesca Hong
David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, narrowly defeating Francesca Hong ahead of the November general election.
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British PM Andy Burnham chairs emergency meeting on heatwaves, drought, and wildfires
Prime Minister Andy Burnham led an emergency meeting on August 12 to address heatwaves, drought, and wildfires amid record summer conditions in the UK.
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Germany plans major intelligence reforms to counter hybrid threats and cyberattacks
Germany will propose intelligence service reforms on August 14 granting broad new powers for covert operations against external threats.
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Ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba killing 15, 27 missing
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday, leaving 15 dead, 27 missing, and 77 rescued, with rescue efforts ongoing.
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Assault and stalking charges dropped against Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed al Ahmed
Police dropped assault and stalking charges against Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed a gunman in the 2025 Bondi Beach shooting, after he agreed to a 12-month order.
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US and Iran Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Amid Mediation by Pakistan and Qatar
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the US and Iran are close to a settlement over the Strait of Hormuz after talks involving Pakistani and Qatari mediators.
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Australian PM Albanese refuses to apologise for melon joke about Japanese PM Takaichi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to apologise over a joke about receiving premium melons from Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi amid criticism.
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Wildfire near Omis, Croatia kills one, injures dozens, forces large evacuations
A wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica spread rapidly to Omis on August 14, killing one, injuring about 40, and forcing evacuation of over 1,000 people.
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Ex-Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Scandal
Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor, was found dead at home after resigning over plagiarism allegations and scrutiny of his career claims.