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Syrian Court Sentences Former President Bashar al‑Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity The verdict, the first against the former leader since his 2024 flight to Russia, marks a watershed moment in the prosecution of the Syrian civil war.
Developing medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 9:27 PM UTC
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Colombia struck by 7.4‑magnitude quake; emergency declared A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, triggering a state‑of‑emergency declaration by President Abelardo de la Espriella and prompting ongoing search and rescue operations.
Developing high confidence Aug 12, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
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Osun Governorship Election on August 15 Pits Adeleke Against Tinubu ADC chief Dele Momodu frames the contest as a direct clash between the incumbent governor and the president, sidelining party dynamics.
high confidence Aug 12, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC
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In pictures: Partial to total eclipse sweeps across much of Europe Reported by france24.com and Daily Maverick. First detected August 12, 2026 at 20:26 UTC.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 8:41 PM UTC
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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.
high confidence Aug 12, 2026, 8:05 PM UTC
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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.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 7:33 PM UTC
First detected August 12, 2026 at 17:46 UTC. Image: South China Morning Post via source articleWar 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.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 7:20 PM UTC
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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.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC
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'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.
medium confidence Aug 12, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
The company unveils new foldable models and a refreshed Pixel 11 line, starting at $899. Image: Business Line - Home via source articleGeneral 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.
high confidence Aug 12, 2026, 6:12 PM UTC
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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
Developing high confidence Aug 12, 2026, 5:33 PM UTC
