Elections
Zambia holds eighth general election – Hichilema seeks second term
Voters head to the polls on Thursday to elect lawmakers and local councilors
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Elections
Turkey's Parliament Approves Limited Amnesty for Kurdish PKK Militants on 2026‑08‑10
Law Excludes Founder Abdullah Ocalan, Maintaining Key Condition in Peace Talks
Business
Greenland Issues Strong Warning to Trump‑Linked Texas Oil Company After Equipment Arrival
The Greenland government has warned a Texas‑based firm tied to former President Donald Trump following its unapproved deployment of exploratory drilling gear to the island.
General News
DARPA Is Developing a Hypersonic Cruise Missile Designed to Evade Enemy Air Defenses
The Pentagon warns of vulnerability, and DARPA answers with a new, quick‑strike platform
Climate
At least 47 Killed as 7.4‑Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
A powerful quake tears through cities, collapsing dozens of buildings
General News
Harry Potter Fans Protect Dobby’s Gravestone from UK‑Ireland Power Line
Supporters of the wizarding legacy fend off a planned energy project threatening the elf’s memorial.
Climate
Magnitude‑7.4 Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Causing Significant Damage and Injuries
A powerful quake near the Pacific Coast rattles cities across the country
Climate
Typhoon Dolphin, the biggest storm China has seen this year, forces evacuation of over one‑million people and grounds hundreds of flights
The weakening typhoon brings heavy rain to eastern China, prompting authorities to evacuate more than one million residents as flight schedules are disrupted.
Elections
Colombia military operation targets Hernando Forero Mosquera
Military strike against alleged rebel leader occurs days after new president's inauguration
Elections
Netanyahu Rejects US‑Led Gaza Plan, Stirring Rift with Trump
Prime Minister’s decision to oppose the 15‑point deal endorsed by Hamas draws the ire of the U.S., while he seeks far‑right backing ahead of Israeli elections.
War and security
At Least 13 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Tatarstan Region, Officials Say
Officials said at least 13 people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Russia's Tatarstan region, in what was described as one of the deadliest such attacks since the start of Moscow's war on Ukraine. The account, carried in a single BBC report, has not been independently verified.
General News
Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin with directing a criminal organisation, ending years of efforts to bring alleged cartel leader before court
Daniel Kinahan was extradited from Dubai and charged in Dublin with directing a criminal organisation on Monday, ending years of efforts to bring the alleged Kinahan cartel leader before an Irish court, France 24 reported