Breaking & developing

Hakainde Hichilema secured a decisive 60‑percent majority in Zambia’s August 18 presidential election, earning a second term in office.

War and security

620 Drones Strike Moscow Region, More Than 180 Intercepted, Several Wounded

Authorities report a massive overnight drone assault on the Moscow region, with defensive forces reportedly intercepting the majority of the drone swarm.

Geopolitics

China Announces New Border Regulations That Tighten Exit Controls and Could Impose Up to Three‑Year Bans

Effective September 15, Beijing expands grounds for restricting citizens’ travel, allowing bans of up to three years.

Health

DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Becomes Country’s Deadliest

2,325 deaths confirmed as virus spreads to a sixth province

A 7.7‑magnitude quake killed dozens, injured hundreds, damaged over 900 buildings and displaced nearly 13,000 people. Rescue operations and hospital treatment are still ongoing.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian missile strike on Russia’s Belgorod border region on 17 August 2026 killed six people and wounded four (including a child)

The attack came as Russia targeted port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Izmail district.

Foreign policy

More Than 670,000 French Taxpayers Exposed in Major Data Breach

Personal and tax data stolen and allegedly sold online; Prime Minister convenes a digital‑security meeting.

Sports

Cameroon defeats Malawi 3‑0 to clinch first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title

Cameroon won its inaugural Women’s Africa Cup of Nations by a decisive 3‑0 victory over Malawi in the final.

Thousands displaced in the devastating quake

Quake‑proof infrastructure and swift emergency measures keep widespread damage at bay

Sports

RC Lens defeats Paris Saint‑Germain 1‑0 in Champions’ Trophy final

Lens hold off PSG in a 1‑0 victory to secure their second successive title