Elections
Karoline Leavitt to Step Down as White House Press Secretary
President Donald Trump announced on 12 August 2026 that Leavitt will leave her role to spend more time with her family.
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General News
A Special U.S. Navy Squadron Photographed the Last Total Solar Eclipse in Spain in 1905
Reported by NYT > World News and france24.com. First detected August 12, 2026 at 19:20 UTC.
War and security
1 killed in Israel’s first Gaza strike in over a week
Reported by South China Morning Post and The Times of Israel. First detected August 12, 2026 at 17:46 UTC.
Elections
Osun Election: ADC raises alarm over alleged plot to arrest Aregbesola
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Legit.ng. First detected August 12, 2026 at 18:58 UTC.
General News
'Dhruv Vikram Exposed?': Anupama Parameswaran Opens Up About 'Narcissistic Abuse', Reveals Why She Didn't Promote Drago…
Reported by Free Press Journal and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 12, 2026 at 16:34 UTC.
General News
Google Launches Pixel 11 Series in India During Made By Google Event
The Pixel 11 lineup, including phones, wearable and tracker, debuted on Aug 12 2026 with new Tensor G6 chip, Gemini AI and foldable fold variant.
War and security
A major Russian grain export terminal hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from Russia and Ukraine fall as both sides target shipping facilities
General News
Pictured: Bus driver, 25, shot dead outside Clapham pub in 'case of mistaken identity' - as suspect, 22, is arrested
Reported by Home | Mail Online and The Independent. First detected August 12, 2026 at 17:08 UTC.
General News
Over 2700 Osun residents access free healthcare as SROL expands SegunCare
Reported by Daily Post Nigeria and Premium Times Nigeria. First detected August 12, 2026 at 15:02 UTC.
Elections
Lebanon’s parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end capital punishment
Business
N Chandrasekaran resigns as Chairman of Tata Sons ahead of the August 18 annual general meeting.
The Tata Group’s chief executive steps down amid a dispute with its controlling charitable trust, barring his re‑appointment and leaving the AGM’s vote uncertain.