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Families of USS Lincoln crew say Trump should be ‘ashamed’ of conditions on board
Families of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors criticize Trump’s comments on the ship’s extended nine-month deployment amid reports of food shortages, plumbing problems, and mental health concerns among crew members.
Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit
Hamas leader al-Hayya travels to Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials ahead of planned Middle East visit by US envoy Jared Kushner to discuss Gaza negotiations.
Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence
International observers monitoring Zambia’s presidential election raised concerns over intimidation and abductions after vote counting was suspended following reports of violence at polling stations.
Ukraine targets Moscow in mass drone attack as Russia bombards Kyiv
Ukraine launched a mass drone attack on Moscow, killing at least one person, while Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles, according to officials on both sides.
New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Satellite imagery documents record-low water levels across Europe’s major rivers including the Loire, Po, Rhine and Danube, with drought conditions affecting half the continent’s land area during summer.
Indian PM Modi warns about left-wing activists in Independence Day speech
Indian PM Modi declared success against armed Maoist rebels but warned of ongoing threats from left-wing intellectuals and activists during an Independence Day address.
Five years on, how will Taliban deal with armed opposition?
Five years after the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, multiple armed opposition groups have emerged across Afghanistan, though experts question whether they represent genuine expansion or fragmentation of resistance forces.
Ukraine hits Russian Starlink-style network, Moscow tracks arms package
Ukraine struck Russian military facilities including a rocket center supporting Moscow’s satellite network, while Russia demands clarification from the US and Turkey regarding potential weapons transfers to Kyiv.
Sudan’s al-Burhan pledges immunity for dialogue, rules out Hemedti return
Sudan’s military leader al-Burhan announced temporary immunity for dialogue participants and ruled out restoring the RSF to power, while an African Union delegation visited to discuss peace efforts.
Erdogan says Egypt could join Turkiye-Saudi-Pakistan defence pact
Turkish President Erdogan stated that Egypt could potentially join a recently signed defence agreement between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, characterizing the pact as open to additional members.
UK PM Burnham reacts to death of former Cambridge professor
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for reflection following the death of Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who faced intense scrutiny over plagiarism allegations before his passing at age 41.
Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks
Venezuela’s interim government says it has freed 131 political prisoners as part of reconciliation efforts following the US-backed removal of former President Nicolas Maduro.
Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US
Iran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States over ending the conflict, citing disagreements about ceasefire violations and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Major global and regional powers are increasing diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban government despite documented human rights abuses, raising concerns about inconsistent international pressure on the regime.
How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp
A Sudanese education administrator who fled her country’s conflict in 2023 now heads a primary school for refugee children in eastern Chad, serving over 1,000 students despite severe resource shortages.
Ukraine war briefing: Crimea bomb kills ‘Ukrainian sub commander who defected’
A Russian military officer allegedly defected from Ukraine to command a submarine in 2014 and was killed in a bomb attack in Crimea; authorities arrested a suspect reportedly acting on behalf of Ukrainian services.
From Europe to Asia, floods to heatwaves, world experiences weather shocks
Japan experienced record-breaking rainfall and flooding on Aug. 13, 2026, killing at least eight people and displacing over 100,000 residents, while Europe simultaneously endured its fifth heat wave of the summer affecting 300 million people.
Sen. Ruben Gallego on handling of USS Lincoln conditions: ‘That’s not proper leadership’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego is calling for greater Pentagon oversight of the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing reports of long hours, limited food, and deteriorating morale among its 5,000+ sailors.
Feds probe ‘mention markets.’ And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Federal regulators are reviewing prediction market sites like Kalshi that allow betting on public figures’ word choices, prompting the platform to remove mention markets from its offerings.
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK an ‘Islamic republic’ with nuclear weapons during a radio interview, drawing criticism from British officials and Israeli opposition figures.
Instagram accounts fuel Ceuta crisis with paid advice for help to cross
Instagram accounts are promoting dangerous border crossings to Spain’s Ceuta enclave while charging migrants hundreds of pounds for advice, contributing to a recent crisis that killed at least 100 people.
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