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N.Korea fires a suspected missile towards the sea
Reported by PerthNow and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 20, 2026 at 09:10 UTC.
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Former Liberian vice president charged in transnational drug probe
Reported by Africanews and The Kyiv Independent. First detected August 20, 2026 at 09:10 UTC.
Geopolitics
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least eight people in a massive attack on Thursday, 2026‑08‑20
Multiple apartment blocks and warehouses identified as targets; victims count eight
Elections
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane
The United States sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane
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Max Verstappen extends Red Bull contract until 2030
Reported by The South African and India Today | Latest Stories. First detected August 20, 2026 at 08:12 UTC.
Elections
INEC Rejects Ghost and Hired Voter Claims in Osun Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission dismisses allegations of ghost and hired voters, citing the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) as preventing such irregularities.
Elections
French President Pardons Alleged Mali Coup Spy Yann Vezilier
France awaits official comment as it previously dismissed the accusations as unfounded
General News
Kannada superstar Yash reveals wife Radhika Pandit’s reaction to his intimate and bold scenes in the upcoming film *Toxic*
Yash said his wife will not be happy with his bold on‑screen moments but believes she will trust him.
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Osun Governor Adeleke Declares No Electoral Deal with ADC
On 18 August 2026, he rejected claims that his party had coordinated with the Africa Democratic Congress during the state governorship election.
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Former Knysna mayor Aubrey Tsengwa shot dead in Joodsekamp
Reported by IOL section feed for News and The South African. First detected August 20, 2026 at 07:48 UTC.
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Humanoid robots poised for their ‘ChatGPT moment’
Reported by TechCentral and International: Top News And Analysis. First detected August 20, 2026 at 07:34 UTC.