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Russia conducts missile tests near disputed Kuril Islands claimed by Japan
Russia's Pacific Fleet fired missiles near the southern Kuril Islands days after Putin’s visit, drawing protest from Japan.
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Japan executes Sunao Takami for 2009 Osaka pachinko parlour arson killing five
Japan executed Sunao Takami, 58, on August 21, 2026, for setting fire to an Osaka pachinko parlour that killed five people in 2009.
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At least 46 dead after boat capsizes near Gorau in Sokoto state, Nigeria
A boat capsized near Gorau in Nigeria's Sokoto state today, killing at least 46 of around 70 passengers, mostly children and farm workers.
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Six children of Syrian dentist Rania al-Abbasi confirmed dead, says rights commission
Syrian National Commission for Missing Persons confirmed with high certainty that the six children of disappeared dentist Rania al-Abbasi are deceased.
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Imran Khan transferred to hospital from prison for medical examination in Islamabad
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was moved from Adiala jail to Shifa International Hospital for a court-ordered medical exam before returning to prison today.
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Colombian presidential election heads to June 21 runoff between De la Espriella and Cepeda
No candidate won outright in Colombia’s June 19 presidential vote; Abelardo de la Espriella leads Ivan Cepeda, advancing to runoff.
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Turkey seeks joint drone development and production cooperation with Japan
Turkey is pursuing joint development and co-production of drones with Japan, highlighting complementary capabilities and broader cooperation potential.
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French intellectual Edgar Morin dies at 104 in Paris
Edgar Morin, French philosopher and sociologist known for cinema verite, died at age 104 in Paris on May 30, 2026.
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Russian Oreshnik Missile Fired at Ukraine Is Nine Years Old and Launched from Kapustin Yar
Russia has fired nine-year-old Oreshnik missiles at Ukraine from Kapustin Yar, including a May 24 attack near Kyiv with limited damage.
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Body of missing 18-year-old Sydney hiker Lily Hooper found after eight-day search
Authorities found the body of 18-year-old Lily Hooper in Southern Highlands after an eight-day search near Sydney.
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US and Cuban Military Hold Rare Security Talks Near Guantanamo Bay
Senior US and Cuban military leaders met near Guantanamo Bay on May 29 for rare security discussions.
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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.