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Alexander Katiraie

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Moscow, Kyiv assassins hunt weapons bosses as Ukraine war spills beyond the battlefield

Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell says drone company leaders are now primary targets as Russia and Ukraine race for battlefield AI and autonomy advantages.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:29 pm

Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence

The INS Drakon is the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, carrying a $634 million price tag as Israel bolsters naval power.

Published: August 9, 2026, 12:34 pm

Netanyahu rejects Board of Peace's Gaza plan: No 'withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the Board of Peace's 15-point Gaza proposal, demanding Hamas surrender all weapons before any withdrawal.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:14 am

Nigeria's largest rescue operation frees 308 hostages held by militants in Kwara State

Victims of a six-month jihadi kidnapping in Nigeria's Kwara State describe starvation, forced births and the burying of fellow captives in a forest hideout.

Published: August 8, 2026, 7:33 am

Spain's migrant surge reignites debate over Europe’s Islamist terror threat

Spain recorded the EU's highest number of jihadist terrorism arrests in 2025 as suspected extremists were identified among 72,000 migrants flooding into Ceuta.

Published: August 8, 2026, 6:23 am

Inside the War on Hezbollah’s Finances

Israel and the United States aren’t just targeting the Lebanese militant group’s weapons. They’re going after its money.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:00 am

Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

Published: August 9, 2026, 10:58 am

Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a monthslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:34 pm

Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:18 am

Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas

President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas’s giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:40 pm

As the Climate Warms, Beavers are Coming for Canada’s Arctic

Drawn by a warming climate, Canada’s furry national symbol is colonizing new territory, evading Inuit hunters and reshaping the world they find.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:00 am

Syria Agrees to Reorganized Russian Military Presence

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria said it opens the way for a new phase in relations.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:57 am

Europe Braces for Another Heat Wave. Here’s What to Know.

High temperature warnings were in place across western, central and southern Europe on Sunday as a heat dome intensifies across the continent.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:23 am

Whirling Like Dervishes in Turkey, but Open to Everyone

Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.

Published: August 9, 2026, 1:18 am

How a Drone ‘Hellscape’ Might Stop a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan

Inspired by Ukraine’s battlefield gains, Taiwan is betting on drones to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:55 am

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.

Published: August 8, 2026, 7:57 am

As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws

A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.

Published: August 8, 2026, 7:47 am

Bald Range Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 18,000 in British Columbia

The Bald Range fire has burned more than 25,000 acres in British Columbia. At one point, the fire spread more than 2,000 acres in about an hour, officials said.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:10 am

Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario

Fire activity has increased sharply in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from their homes just weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the East Coast.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:55 pm

Explosive Canada Wildfire Leaves 1 Dead in British Columbia

The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:59 pm

Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan

The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:01 pm

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:01 pm

He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?

Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s soul.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:01 pm

Daniel Kinahan Extradited From the U.A.E. to Ireland

Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:55 pm

Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza

A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to define his home.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:36 pm

Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

Published: August 8, 2026, 12:04 pm

Edge of Your Seat

A superfan of thrillers recommends some of her favorites.

Published: August 8, 2026, 3:19 am

Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms

Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.

Published: August 8, 2026, 3:00 am

Canada Offers U.S. Concessions in Trade Talks but Demands a Comprehensive Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to prevent 50 percent tariffs against many Canadian goods scheduled for this month.

Published: August 8, 2026, 7:39 am

Former Marine Is Unresponsive After Mistreatment in Russian Detention, Family Says

Robert Gilman, 32, was being fed through a tube and in a “dissociative stupor,” an advocacy group said. He was arrested in Russia in 2022.

Published: August 8, 2026, 2:58 am

Photos Show England Turning Brown in Drought

Beset by historically dry weather, much of the nation is losing its signature hue.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:49 am

Foreigners Behaving Badly in Vietnam Challenge Its Communist Justice System

Vietnam is grappling with a surge in visitors, testing its Soviet-style criminal justice system as it tries to supercharge its economy through tourism.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:07 pm

How Japan Reduced Deaths From a Major Quake

After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:31 pm

Kentucky middle school teacher accused of crossing the line with student, arrested under new anti-grooming law

Sadie M. Flores faces grooming a minor charges under a Kentucky law that took effect just weeks before her arrest at Graves County Middle School.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:48 pm

North Dakota mom stabs her 2 children to death in 'horrific' killing that left cops traumatized: officials

A North Dakota mother faces murder and attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing her 5-month-old and 3-year-old to death in a home attack.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:47 pm

Teen burglary ring linked to nearly 80 Bay Area break-ins dismantled after months-long investigation: PD

Surveillance video shows teenage suspects pointing a stolen firearm at a garage door, waiting for a homeowner during a brazen Bay Area burglary spree.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:00 pm

Indian national accused of Arizona girlfriend's murder entered US on student visa: federal sources

Varun Batchigari allegedly strangled Julissa Salazar near the University of Arizona, then boarded a flight to India before the FBI had him arrested.

Published: August 9, 2026, 12:30 pm

Police nab 'armed and dangerous' New York fugitive suspected of killing father and torching home

Thomas David Ryan was captured in Schoharie County after a multiday New York manhunt involving the FBI in his father's homicide and arson case.

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:22 am

NORAD fighter jets intercept 2 aircraft near Trump’s golf club, 3rd plane delays his NJ departure

NORAD intercepted two general aviation aircraft over Bedminster after they entered restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s New Jersey golf club.

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:18 am

Florida man accused of killing nurse mom who helped him despite repeated arrests for threatening her: sheriff

Gibson Nash allegedly beat and strangled his mother, a nurse who had bonded him out of jail and moved to Florida to get him mental health help.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:00 am

Miss North Carolina USA pageant producers fire back after winner says she lost title over faith

Brittany Boltinhouse claims her conservative Christian beliefs cost her the Miss North Carolina USA crown, but organizers cite her repeated N-word use.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:38 am

Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say

Two Florida men armed with a machete and hatchet allegedly fought over a love interest in a Panama City Publix parking lot, landing both in the hospital.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:00 am

Dad sues after school allegedly won't say if biological males can use daughter's bathroom

A North Carolina father sued Cabarrus County Schools after officials allegedly refused to say whether biological males can use his daughter's bathroom.

Published: August 9, 2026, 4:00 am

Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town

Asheville, North Carolina, police link the deadly Biltmore Avenue shooting to a direct retaliatory act tied to earlier gun violence in the city.

Published: August 9, 2026, 4:00 am

Nancy Guthrie ransom notes may be fake as renowned profiler says case looks more like burglary gone wrong

A forensic psychologist questions the legitimacy of ransom notes in the Nancy Guthrie case but says releasing them could generate crucial new leads.

Published: August 9, 2026, 3:00 am

Michigan military exercise preparing thousands of troops for changing battlefield

More than 9,000 service members are training in Michigan under the Northern Strike exercise, which adapts to changing warfare, emerging technology and lessons from global conflicts.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:40 am

Two dead, including infant, after boat capsizes in New York Harbor; 12 rescued

A 22-foot bowrider capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor Saturday night, killing an adult female and an infant, who were pulled from the water by NYPD divers.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:11 am

Teen accused of killing 10-year-old cousin Lily Peters may avoid November trial after new hearing scheduled

Carson Peters-Berger's resolution hearing is set for Aug. 26 in the Lily Peters homicide case, but questions remain about whether a trial will proceed.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:03 am

Florida man allegedly kills family's kittens in front of teenage daughter as form of punishment: officials

Body camera footage shows deputies confronting David Charette Jr. after witnesses say he killed kittens to punish his teenage daughter in Lee County.

Published: August 8, 2026, 6:25 pm

EXCLUSIVE: Teen girls recall Jersey Shore ride malfunction that left them stuck hanging upside down

Two 13-year-olds recall the terrifying minutes they spent stuck upside down on the Wipe Out ride at Castaway Cove in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Published: August 8, 2026, 3:13 pm

Florida business owners allegedly scattered 1,500 mothballs on beach to send endangered birds packing

Two St. Pete Beach business owners allegedly spread 1,500 toxic mothballs on sand to stop black skimmers from nesting and are facing felony charges.

Published: August 8, 2026, 11:00 am

Cornell bans bear butchering after students carved up creature in dorm kitchen

Cornell University now bans wild game processing in dorm kitchens after two students went viral for butchering a black bear in Ganędagǫ Hall.

Published: August 8, 2026, 10:30 am

Slain California fire captain’s wife admits murder after Mexico capture, serving time for killing first spouse

Surveillance footage captured Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi fleeing before the fatal stabbing at the couple's San Diego County home in Ramona.

Published: August 8, 2026, 7:00 am

Middle school student arrested after allegedly stashing homemade guns for robbery plot: sheriff

Two Florida middle school students allegedly built homemade guns and explosives while researching mass school shootings, authorities say.

Published: August 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Teen accused of killing Citadel cadet and friend had lengthy rap sheet with few consequences, sheriff says

The 17-year-old suspect in the DeLand double murder had charges dropped or dismissed repeatedly since 2021, Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood says.

Published: August 8, 2026, 6:00 am

Actress convicted as accessory after double murder made disturbing remark before killings, former friend says

Daniel Wozniak's ex-fiancée, Rachel Buffett, is explored in the true-crime series "A Killer Among Friends," and a former friend recalls chilling red flags.

Published: August 8, 2026, 5:00 am

Police bigwig accused of driving son's getaway car in gang shooting is sorority sisters with mayor: report

Jennifer Lackard is accused of driving the getaway car for her son's alleged drive-by shooting near Bronx Criminal Court before her termination.

Published: August 8, 2026, 4:00 am

Charlotte career criminal records himself punching woman in unprovoked attack, posting to social media: police

Social media video helped Charlotte-Mecklenburg police identify and arrest Di-Quan Schafar Hunt in connection with a July sidewalk attack. Records show he had been arrested at least nine times since 2023.

Published: August 8, 2026, 3:00 am

Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:44 pm

Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever

Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:44 pm

Obama and Abdul El-Sayed Discuss Unity After Michigan Senate Primary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s call with the former president comes as he tries to win over wary Democrats in Michigan’s high-stakes Senate race.

Published: August 9, 2026, 7:56 pm

Michigan Senate Candidate, a Former Trump Critic, Shifts Toward Election Skepticism

Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee, has suggested that further scrutiny of the 2020 election was warranted and that voting irregularities sank his first Senate bid two years ago.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:40 pm

A Democrat Sounds the Alarm on Christian Nationalism in Congress

Representative Jared Huffman of California, the only self-declared “humanist” in Congress, writes in a new book that the separation of church and state is in grave danger.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:01 am

The ‘Furthur’ Bus’s Long, Strange Trip, and Why It’s Returning to San Francisco

Ken Kesey’s psychedelic bus, immortalized in “The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test,” is preparing for one more run. And to its owners, America sure could use it.

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:58 am

A Democratic Socialist Seeks New Voters in an Unlikely Place: Fox News

Gustavo Gordillo, a leader of the New York D.S.A., wants to reach new voters. But in interviews with conservative media, the backlash can be sharp.

Published: August 9, 2026, 7:35 am

Poll: Voters See Political Parties as More Extreme Than Their Own Candidates

In a New York Times/Siena poll of battleground states, national parties were seen as too far to the right or the left, while nominees were viewed as more moderate.

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:00 am

The Lonely Crew at the Kennedy Center Will Miss Its…Mice

Employees say the performing arts center’s quirky-looking mice have an exotic back story. Do they?

Published: August 9, 2026, 4:56 am

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags

The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:58 am

Moderate Democrat in Hawaii Easily Defeats Progressive House Challenger

Representative Ed Case beat Jarrett Keohokalole, a younger progressive, in a race that centered on questions of generational change and the state’s skyrocketing cost of living.

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:39 am

Chuck Grassley Announces the Death of His Beloved Vacuum, Beth

Senator Chuck Grassley mourned his decades-long cleaning companion, writing on social media: “GOOD BYE BETH. U hv been a real workhorse.”

Published: August 8, 2026, 6:08 pm

Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says

Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.

Published: August 8, 2026, 5:20 pm

Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening

In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:48 am

Two Killed in Firefighting Helicopter Crash Near Utah Wildfire

The aircraft was responding to the Widemouth 2 fire, which has burned more than 100,000 acres since starting last month.

Published: August 9, 2026, 8:42 am

Bill Goichberg, Who Reshaped Competitive Chess in the U.S., Dies at 83

Over a six-decade career, he drastically expanded chess through the tournaments he started, especially the competitions for young players.

Published: August 8, 2026, 1:14 pm

Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

Published: August 9, 2026, 1:57 pm

Blackbird Mountain Guides Report on Lake Tahoe Avalanche That Killed 9 Skiers Assigns No Blame

The report was commissioned by Blackbird Mountain Guides, which was in charge of the trip near Lake Tahoe in February.

Published: August 8, 2026, 3:17 pm

Outbreak of Vibrio Vulnificus, a Flesh-Eating Bacteria, Kills 5 in Louisiana

Vibrio vulnificus, which thrives in warm, brackish water, has also killed two people in Florida this year.

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:50 am

The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

Published: August 8, 2026, 12:56 pm

Thousands evacuated as wildfires burn across western US and Canada

More than 20,000 people were forced to abandon communities along British Columbia's Okanagan Lake

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:31 pm

Murder inquiry closed after ‘body’ found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll

Australian police said the doll had markings that resembled bruises and grazes

Published: August 9, 2026, 10:57 pm

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin told he ‘must stop’ after Russian strike destroys WHO warehouse in Ukraine

WHO chief says 'even wars have rules' as warehouse packed with essential medical supplies is destroyed in Dnipro

Published: August 9, 2026, 10:43 pm

Russia to hand over control of two key Mediterranean bases to Syria

Hmeimem air base and Tartus naval base will serve as joint Syrian-Russian training centres under new bilateral deal

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:49 pm

Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘low-keying it’ with Iran as Tehran demands compensation to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned the Strait will remain shut until the US meet six crucial conditions

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:09 pm

Abdul El-Sayed hits back after Trump compares himself and Melania to Michigan Democrat and his wife

The Michigan Democrat says the Trumps ‘don’t like each other’ but are interested in ‘making billions of dollars off of you’

Published: August 9, 2026, 5:52 pm

Trump trolls Jeanine Pirro with odd posts of ‘vandalism’ after belittling her over Reflecting Pool case

Federal prosecutors admitted the Department of the Interior failed to provide key documents showing the pool’s new blue liner began peeling almost immediately

Published: August 9, 2026, 4:21 pm

Trump ally pressed on Obama and El-Sayed trend: ‘Trying to say, hint hint, he’s Muslim?’

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott refers to El-Sayed’s association with Hasan Piker as he calls Michigan Democrat ‘dangerous’ but doesn’t defend GOP ads accused of Islamophobia

Published: August 9, 2026, 4:08 pm

‘America deserved 9/11?’: Meet the Press host pushes El-Sayed on Hasan Piker

After Michigan primary win, Abdul El-Sayed knocks ‘cancel culture’ attempts to force him to disavow controversial ally Hasan Piker

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:57 pm

Trump claims he’s ‘low-keying it’ with Iran after report he could walk away without nuclear deal

The president claims economic challenges will continue harming Iran, even if US negotiators have been unable to clinch a deal for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:20 pm

Trump brings weapons of war to White House in ominous Truth Social ballroom ‘drone port’ rant

In three “DronePort” posts, the president depicted the roof of the ballroom structure covered by numerous military drone aircraft, armed soldiers and refueling trucks

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:07 pm

CNN guest suffers on-air disaster but chokes his way through interview

Host Omar Jimenez attempted to keep the segment moving with a question about interest rates while his guest struggled to clear his throat after mishap

Published: August 9, 2026, 2:03 pm

Democratic Socialists leader sounds completely lost after a very simple question

DSA co-chair Megan Romer struggled to explain the group’s policy for taxing millionaires when pressed on the matter by New Yorker editor David Remnick on the magazine’s podcast

Published: August 9, 2026, 1:56 pm

Ancient Roman shipwreck believed more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily coast

The ship was found still full of well-preserved vessels used to transport ancient wine

Published: August 9, 2026, 11:02 am

Trump foe vows he’s ‘prepared to support a bad deal’ to end war in Iran

Comments come as Wall Street Journal reports the president is privately considering abandoning nuclear goals

Published: August 9, 2026, 10:39 am

Man charged after mother and infant killed as boat capsizes in New York Harbor

Twelve people were rescued from the water before police arrived

Published: August 9, 2026, 10:30 am

EU ‘could delay’ post-Brexit border checks to avoid travel chaos

The EU's Entry/Exit System only became fully operational in April but already faces backlash

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:48 am

Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza peace plan and won’t withdraw until Hamas disarms

Trump claimed there had been a breakthrough in his plan to end the war which both Israel and Hamas had agreed

Published: August 9, 2026, 9:14 am

The forgotten Iranians caught in the deadly stalemate of Trump’s war

Struggling to find food, work or any semblance of normality – as well as living with the daily risk of bombing under a shaky ceasefire – the people of southern Iran tell Amirhossein Miresmaeili how they feel entirely on their own

Published: August 9, 2026, 6:54 am