Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:22 am
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Recep Tayyip Erdoğan not to test Israel's resolve after the Abu al-Duhur airbase strike in Syria.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:12 am
Melting Swiss glacier reveals remains of two Belgian mountaineers missing since 1992
DNA testing confirmed remains found on a Swiss Alps glacier belong to two Belgian mountaineers who vanished in the Weissmies region in 1992.
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:49 am
Christian Zionists take on anti-Israel ‘propaganda’ from biblical heartland
The Israel Guys inaugurated a major visitor center in Har Bracha on the West Bank, inviting Christians in Israel to see Judea and Samaria's biblical heartland firsthand.
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:55 am
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:09 pm
UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:23 pm
5 Americans killed in helicopter crash in Kenya, including Telemundo executive
Five Americans, including Telemundo executive José Suárez, were killed when a charter helicopter carrying seven people crashed in a mountainous region of northern Kenya.
Published: August 19, 2026, 12:40 pm
Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
Published: August 19, 2026, 8:23 am
Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
Published: August 19, 2026, 4:15 am
Missile Barrage Shows Russia’s Doubt That Ukraine Can Defend Itself
Moscow is taking advantage of Ukraine’s depleted stock of interceptors and is intensifying attacks, worsening the civilian death toll.
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:20 am
The Indian City Where AI Is Creating Jobs for Humans
In the fast-growing field of data annotation, workers in a small city in south India train A.I. to improve how it performs tasks traditionally done by people.
Published: August 20, 2026, 5:03 am
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as each side seems to believe it can hold out longer than the other.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:14 am
After Six Years, Harry and Meghan Are Coming Home. What Changed?
Just last year, Prince Harry said he couldn’t imagine ever bringing his family back to Britain.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:04 am
First U.S. Deportees to Arrive in Liberia Amid Growing Backlash
Critics in the small West African nation say their government has not said why it agreed to one of the largest U.S. deportation deals, who the deportees are, or how they will be handled.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:25 am
Canada and U.S. Resume Talks Over Trump Tariffs as a New Deadline Looms
While President Trump has declared that the two countries effectively have a deal, they remain apart on several key issues.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:53 pm
Academic Who Publicized Plagiarism Allegations Against Jason Arday Is Suspended
Ghent University in Belgium said it suspended the academic, Nathan Cofnas, pending an investigation.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:04 am
China Sentences Evergrande Founder to Life in Prison
Hui Ka Yan’s punishment caps the downfall of a property empire whose collapse set off a prolonged crisis in the Chinese economy.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:52 pm
Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians
After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:28 am
Bad Plot, Worse Graphics: Chinese Moviegoers Flock to a Low-Budget Hit
With its pixelated visuals, “The Bull is Coming” is being celebrated for its authenticity in the age of A.I. and is shaping up to be a Gen Z cult classic.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:14 am
What to Know About Prince Harry and Meghan’s Move Back to the U.K.
The couple are moving back after six years in the United States. What they will do, and much else, are still unclear.
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:58 am
Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89
Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?
Published: August 19, 2026, 9:01 pm
Ukraine’s Ex-Defense Minister Calls for Election, Cementing Break With Zelensky
Mykhailo Fedorov, a popular young leader who was fired last month, said Russia should not be allowed to dictate when Ukrainians can choose their next government.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:53 am
Israel Opens Criminal Investigation Into Killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza Medical Workers
Two high-profile cases that had spurred international condemnation of the country’s conduct in Gaza were transferred to the military police. Such investigations have rarely led to convictions.
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:18 pm
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:59 am
Trump’s Economic Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:34 am
A Prince at 26: Once-Secret Son of Belgian Royal Gains Legal Recognition
Clément Vandenkerckhove was born to Belgium’s Prince Laurent before his marriage. He is now a prince himself, though he is not expected to have royal duties.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:57 am
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:04 am
The A.I.-Robotics Job Only a Human Can Do
In India, some people are strapping cameras to their bodies to collect data on how humans move and train A.I.
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:19 am
‘The Necessary Conversation’ Puts Family Political Arguments On Full Display
“The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the country.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:27 am
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:06 am
Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline
The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.
Published: August 19, 2026, 11:27 pm
What to Know About Iran’s Economic Ties With Gulf Countries
The United Arab Emirates, Iran’s most important regional trading partner, announced a total embargo on transactions with Tehran on Tuesday.
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:41 pm
5 Americans and Ecuadorean Official Are Killed in Helicopter Crash in Kenya
Ecuador’s director of national intelligence was also among those who died in the crash. The search and recovery efforts were being hampered by a fire at the site and the difficult terrain, officials said.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:08 am
Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.
The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Published: August 19, 2026, 11:51 pm
Trump vs. the International Criminal Court
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.
Published: August 19, 2026, 9:23 pm
Chinese Start-Up Lands Reusable Rocket for the First Time
The milestone by the private company, LandSpace, could put China closer to challenging SpaceX’s rule in lower-cost spaceflight.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:49 pm
More Than 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
The country’s small-scale gold mining sector has been booming in recent years, leading to a series of deadly accidents.
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:03 pm
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outreach.
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:20 am
In Italy, a Beach Club Run by Nuns Is in Jeopardy
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Mary have hosted beachgoers in the town of Spotorno for decades. But change is coming.
Published: August 19, 2026, 11:06 am
Trump and Canada’s Carney Seem to Make Progress on a Tariff Deal, but Questions Linger
After a deadline extension, the latest U.S. tariff threats seemed headed toward resolution on Wednesday, but questions lingered about what Canada would give up, and what it would get in exchange.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:22 pm
Send Us Your Questions About the Iran War
Times reporters who cover the war, diplomacy, energy and the broader Middle East are joining our “Ask a Correspondent” feature as the conflict nears the six-month mark. Let us know what’s on your mind.
Published: August 19, 2026, 7:47 am
After Youth Outcry, Vietnam Says Former Official Caused Fatal Crash at Tree 55
Young people are calling for justice after a former Communist Party official killed a teenager in a car crash. The government’s response has been surprising.
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:31 am
Queen Camilla Says It Was ‘Difficult’ to Keep Charles’s Cancer a Secret
“I was just longing to let it out,” Camilla said in rare public comments about the king’s 2024 diagnosis, which was not immediately revealed. “But obviously I couldn’t.”
Published: August 19, 2026, 4:28 am
U.A.E. Announces Halt to Trade With Iran Amid Trump’s Push To Isolate Tehran
The Emirates has long been a major trading hub for Iran, and analysts say it has been key to Iranian efforts to evade international sanctions, which Emirati officials deny.
Published: August 19, 2026, 9:46 pm
Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral is Revived After Russian Drone Strike
Volunteers and priests rallied to clean up Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral, still smelling of smoke from a massive blaze, for an anniversary celebration.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:29 am
How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer
Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:00 am
Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:37 am
Trump Pauses 50 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Claims Deal Is Near
Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada was less definitive about what the intense talks produced, saying “important work” remained.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:04 am
Police identify suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia women while wearing creepy Chucky-style mask
Surveillance video allegedly shows Zymire Hughes, 22, wearing a creepy Halloween mask and chasing women in Philadelphia before a combat-trained woman fought back.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:36 pm
Philadelphia woman says she used stage combat training to fight off masked man chasing residents
Jameka Wilson used her stage combat training from art school to fight off a masked attacker who chased her and others through Philadelphia streets.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:28 pm
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Hometown Judge backs Harvard, tosses antisemitism suit
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:21 am
Irish authorities seek extradition warrant for suspect in murder of American mom Jamey Carney: report
Ireland's DPP reviews murder charges against a Jordanian asylum seeker who allegedly killed Jamey Carney before fleeing to Istanbul and then Jordan.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:04 am
FBI arrests woman who allegedly plotted ISIS-linked attack on New York state Capitol building
An Albany woman accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS plotted to bomb the New York State Capitol, kill state senators and disguise the explosive as a food delivery, the FBI alleges.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:53 am
Driver accused of killing 2 college cyclists in Tennessee crash allegedly failed to brake: court docs
John Alexander Benfield showed no evidence of braking before striking Milligan University cyclists, killing two, according to a Tennessee court affidavit.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:38 am
Marc Jacobs says he'd dress Luigi Mangione at trial in podcast interview with fashion designer
Marc Jacobs said he'd style Luigi Mangione for trial and called the confessed assassin a trendsetter whose red sweater sold out at Nordstrom.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:03 am
Alex Murdaugh defense team lied about polygraph results, prosecutors allege in new filing
Prosecutors allege Alex Murdaugh's attorney lied about polygraph results, claiming he never took a lie detector test before his 2023 murder trial.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:01 am
Family checks Las Vegas morgues in desperate search for missing New York grandmother
Alisa Goods' daughter traveled to Las Vegas to check hospitals and morgues after the 63-year-old grandmother vanished following a CVS trip Aug. 8.
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:33 am
Bloodied, ejected Marine Corps pilot seen calm and collected after Washington crash destroys aircraft
Bodycam footage shows Marine Corps Maj. Jackson Simon bloodied but composed after ejecting from his F-18 Hornet near Rimrock Lake, Washington state.
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:01 am
Untapped Karmelo Anthony evidence cache showed he stalked ex-girlfriend, had 'knives' obsession: prosecutors
Karmelo Anthony's new trial motion faces a Monday deadline as retired Judge Michael Chitty must decide whether to overturn the murder conviction.
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:52 am
Judge hands Trump, GOP major redistricting win ahead of midterm elections and more top headlines
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Published: August 20, 2026, 4:29 am
CBP officers seize nearly 850 pounds of khat packed into 12 suitcases after flight from London
CBP officers at Baltimore airport found 847 pounds of khat disguised as tea leaves in 12 suitcases carried by two travelers arriving from London.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:39 am
Pennsylvania State Police helicopter, small plane collide in midair, killing 1 and injuring 2 state troopers
A small plane struck a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter from behind in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, killing the plane's pilot and injuring two state troopers.
Published: August 19, 2026, 9:30 pm
Lindsay Clancy prosecutors come across as 'tone deaf,' 'uncaring' and 'snarky,' defense attorney says
Lindsay Clancy called the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline twice before killing her children and was turned away both times, a psychologist testified.
Published: August 19, 2026, 9:00 pm
Illegal immigrant accused of operating overcrowded boat that capsized near Liberty Island arrested by ICE
Manuel Hernandez, now in ICE custody, allegedly ran the unlicensed overcrowded boat tour that capsized near Liberty Island, killing a mother and baby.
Published: August 19, 2026, 8:18 pm
Idaho county probation officers compile ‘foreign-born list’ to hand over to ICE as critics raise alarms
Canyon County, Idaho, probation officers compiled a list of foreign-born people for ICE without confirming whether they are in the country illegally.
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:59 pm
Parents seek six figures from surrogate who refused abortion after baby’s heart diagnosis: report
The biological parents of a baby born via surrogate McKenna West are now seeking more than $100,000 in a countersuit over their surrogacy agreement.
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:11 pm
Harvard agrees to $53M settlement with families after donated body parts were stolen, sold on black market
Harvard University agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits after former morgue manager Cedric Lodge stole and sold donated human remains.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:41 pm
Pastor and wife spread Gospel nationwide before abuse case exposed disturbing reality
Shaantal Garlick was convicted of facilitating the aggravated rape of a child and neglect as her husband Benjamin Garlick faces life in prison.
Published: August 19, 2026, 4:26 pm
8-year-old boy killed after tree falls at YMCA summer camp in Massachusetts
An 8-year-old boy died after a tree fell at a YMCA summer camp in Wayland, Massachusetts, and a counselor sustained minor injuries.
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:39 pm
Bronx man accused of attacking Shabbat worshippers admitted motive in recorded interview, feds say
The Justice Department charged Larry Montes with federal hate crimes after he allegedly attacked congregants during a Shabbat service in Manhattan.
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:30 pm
Third body found in Minneapolis in three days as police investigate string of deaths: report
Three bodies were found in Minneapolis in three days near Stone Arch Bridge, East River Flats Park and Bde Maka Ska Lake. It's unclear if the bodies are connected to a crime.
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:13 pm
Florida woman accused of hiding thousands in stolen cash inside body after allegedly scamming senior
Moniquie Love Turnbull allegedly posed as a bank representative to scam a senior citizen then entered jail with $3,200 in cash hidden in her body.
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:10 pm
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
Patrick Barnett is accused of killing wife Lindsey Barnett, a Lakewood elementary school art teacher found dead with a neck wound in their shower.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:30 pm
Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer
Senator Darline Graham has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:25 pm
Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public
Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:16 pm
Trump Officials Move to Fund Gaza Peacekeepers Even as Peace Plan Falters
The State Department informed Congress of its intent to fund the stabilization force on the same day the president’s Board of Peace announced a plan to disarm Hamas.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:24 am
Massachusetts Police Search for Karen Solomon in Connection to Husband’s Death
A Massachusetts woman who was known as an advocate for the mental health of emergency workers is being sought by the police after her husband, an officer, was found dead.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:32 am
Lindsay Clancy Heard a Voice Telling Her to Kill Her Children, Witnesses Say
Ms. Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murder, citing postpartum psychosis. Two defense witnesses said she spoke lovingly of her children after the killings.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:17 am
U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Leaves Middle East After Months at Sea in Operation Against Iran
The aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, largely in support of U.S. operations against Iran, and is now heading home to San Diego.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:21 am
In a Big Year for Progressives, Here’s Why These Moderates Won Their Primaries
At times this year, the Democratic Party’s centrist wing has felt under siege from the left. But it has won several tough primaries recently.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:45 am
A Few Expert Lawyers Dominate Supreme Court Arguments, a New Study Finds
Chief Justice Roberts, once such a lawyer, has said he has mixed feelings about the trend.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:29 am
FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Sexual Assault Inquiry
Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:03 am
As Prince Harry and Meghan Depart California for the U.K., Their Neighbors Shrug
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle self exiled to the ultrawealthy enclave of Montecito in 2020. “They wave. They drive. They close the gates,” a neighbor said.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:23 am
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:59 am
Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say
President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:04 am
Ken Paxton’s $1,000 Pen Incident Resurfaces in Texas Senate Race
The pen Mr. Paxton pocketed more than a decade ago has resurfaced as a campaign issue.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:22 am
Under Trump, Protected Wild Horses Are Going to Slaughter
A legal loophole allows the government to sell mustangs on the cheap, stripping them of protections and clearing their path to destruction.
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:09 am
Penn State Doctor Dies After Midair Plane Crash With Police Helicopter
Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured in the crash at Carlisle Airport, officials said.
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:28 pm
Missouri Judge Says Redrawn Congressional Map May Be Used in Midterms
The decision, quickly appealed, was a win for Republicans. The party has been pushing for the new map in an effort to help maintain control in the U.S. House in November.
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:51 am
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:45 am
Trump Officials Scrap Effort to Recruit Pentagon Lawyers to Represent Migrant Children
The reversal of the plan, which had not been publicly disclosed, comes amid mounting confusion about how the administration is protecting the rights of unaccompanied minors.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:46 pm
Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee
Senator Bill Cassidy said Dr. Heidi Overton’s role in President Trump’s executive order on vaccines last week was “almost disqualifying.”
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:32 am
Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders
President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:49 pm
Trump to Appear on Radio With Michael Cohen, His Onetime Nemesis
The call is the latest sign of a rapprochement between President Trump and his former fixer, who served as the star witness against his former boss in New York State Court.
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:37 pm
Alabama Democrats Look for a Black Backlash Over Voting Rights
Democrats in Alabama and beyond are trying to harness Black anger over the Supreme Court’s weakening of the Voting Rights Act and the Republican redistricting that followed.
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:55 pm
More of Trump’s Chosen Candidates Lose Republican Primaries
A series of recent losses has eroded the president’s winning record, raising new questions about his hold over the party’s voters.
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:20 pm
Mark Zuckerberg buys a 19th-century Gothic-style castle in Ireland
The Meta CEO said he and his family ‘look forward to spending time in Ireland’
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:53 pm
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:37 pm
Green card applicants to face more scrutiny linked to healthcare and social services in major change
The new framework replaces 2022 rules put in place during the Biden administration
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:26 pm
Exclusive: Passenger sues Disney Cruise Line after falling down theater stairs due to ‘temporary blinding’ from stage lights
Florida resident Cynthia Manning was trying to find her seat before an at-sea ‘Broadway-style’ show when she was disoriented by what she claims were ‘excessively bright’ stage lights pointed directly into the crowd
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:49 am
Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says
The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:57 am
USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries over troops’ mental health
The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:55 am
FBI stops suspected ISIS plot to blow up New York Capitol building
The suspect, a 35-year-old woman, allegedly purchased bomb materials and spent weeks surveilling the Capitol building
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:51 am
Three bodies found within three days in few-mile radius in Minneapolis
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Three bodies were found within three days just a few miles of each other in Minneapolis with police investigating the string of unexplained deaths.
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:48 am
Guatemala has received over 2,000 Mexicans deported from Trump’s immigration crackdown
The Guatemalan president emphasized the country does not function as a ‘safe third country’ and that financial costs are covered by either Mexican or US authorities
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:39 am
Putin arrests Russians for complaining about fuel shortages as fighting breaks out at petrol stations
Crisis is the Kremlin’s ‘biggest domestic challenge’ since the outbreak of war against Ukraine, say experts
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:21 am
Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for police after backlash
Omaha mayor said police have honored the school district's decision to ‘opt out’
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:12 am
Trump ‘fails the laugh test’ with bid to undermine elections by weaponizing the Census, critics say
Trump touts shoddy analysis and bogus data to claim ‘I WON THE ELECTION’ as he pushes for sweeping restrictions on ballot access
Published: August 20, 2026, 11:02 am
America’s jalapeño salmonella outbreak isn’t over
Salmonella is responsible for an average of 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:59 am
Prosecutors use James Comey’s own book in case of ‘8647’ message they claim threatened Trump
Comey, a longtime critic of the president, denies all charges made against him
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:55 am
Trump reveals next White House staffer to leave him after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:49 am
Exclusive: White airline workers acted out slavery scenes from ‘Django Unchained’ in front of horrified Black staff, lawsuit claims
A baggage handler at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport further claimed that two white supervisors reenacted the death of George Floyd in a ‘racially hostile and obscene’ photo that was posted on a bulletin board in the office
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:15 am
Speedboat driver arrested by ICE after fatal New York Harbor capsizing
Authorities attributed the disaster to an overcrowded boat, improper decision-making by Hernandez, a lack of required commercial licenses, and the failure to secure a life jacket on the infant
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:38 am
Trump-backed Mike Lindell says he’s ready to spend $1M for vote recount despite losing Minnesota gov race by 11 points
Election-denying ‘My Pillow’ founder, who can’t cover court fees in Smartmatic defeat, is trying to self-fund a recount of the Minnesota primary he lost by a wide margin
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:26 am
Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ reality series is a flop with fewer than 3,000 views per episode
Nearly 24 hours after the six-episode series aired on YouTube, fewer than 2,500 people had viewed the first episode
Published: August 20, 2026, 10:06 am
Texas dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia as flesh-eating parasite halts adoptions
The first New World screwworm outbreak in Texas in 60 years is hindering efforts to move rescued dogs and cats out of crowded animal shelters to states where they would be adopted
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:52 am
Tupac murder suspect’s attorney tells jury not to believe his client’s ‘bull****’
Taking the stand could be Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis' only way to explain his about-face to jurors
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:51 am
First group of Trump’s third-country deportees arrive in Liberia from US
The Liberia-U.S. deal is expected to mark some of the largest third-country deportations resulting from the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:50 am
The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:38 am
Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again — including a bank robber now accused of sex assault
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:33 am
Israeli minister faces backlash over building of gallows site for hanging Palestinians with ‘viewing booth’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:27 am
FBI raids home and seizes electronics of ex-Rep Eric Swalwell in sexual assault probe: report
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Swalwell, a former Democratic representative, resigned from Congress in April following the sexual assault allegations
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:24 am
Suspect in murder of three men at Hollywood apartment is a convicted killer who once ran for state Congress
Patrick Kevin Spurlock was sentenced to 17 years in prison for shooting and killing a man in 2003
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:21 am
Denny’s hopes its new catering service will be a ‘grand slam’ and turn around struggling chain
The diner chain, which has over 1,200 locations across the U.S., has struggled since the pandemic with declining numbers of customers and higher food costs
Published: August 20, 2026, 9:15 am
‘Putin has repeatedly threatened the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but he is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:55 am
Iran-US war latest: Over 770 US service members killed or injured since conflict began, new data shows
At least 18 deaths are included in the statistics
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:53 am
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets blow up suspected Russian sea drone near gas facility
Fighter jets were scrambled to destroy the drone near Neptun Deep
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:52 am
Puerto Ricans stopped trusting tap water long before mandatory rationing began
In addition to the outages, water quality problems over the years have created widespread mistrust of Puerto Rico’s water system
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:42 am
Scott Jennings makes public pitch for Leavitt’s job by defending Natalie Harp’s ‘honor’ as he meets with Trump’s chief of staff
‘She’s not the White House press secretary. She’s not a household name,’ CNN pundit says of the president’s 35-year-old aide
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:33 am
This is where pollen is forecast to surge in the US this fall
Ragweed is the biggest culprit of fall allergies - a single plant can produce up to a billion grains of irritating pollen that can travel hundreds of miles
Published: August 20, 2026, 8:07 am
I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:59 am
Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters have gathered to silently support the Massachusetts woman on trial in the killings of her three children
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:42 am
Putin visits unearthed remains of medieval Russian prince that shocked historians
The body of Grand Prince Donskoy surprised historians, who had believed it was located elsewhere in the building
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:35 am
Kamala Harris’ Gen-Z-focused account on X takes swipe at Trump’s failed political endorsements
Kamala Harris repurposed her campaign account into a Gen-Z focused page that takes aim at President Trump’s gaffes and policies
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:28 am
Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:28 am
Michael Cohen teases his Trump radio interview with strange gun analogy: ‘Who is firing the bullets’
The president’s former personal attorney emerged as a star witness in a hush money case that resulted in 34 guilty verdicts
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:27 am
Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:24 am
Harvard student accused of slavery taunts targeted for deposition in explosive school lawsuit
Attorneys for a former Harvard-Westlake School student who alleges he endured racist and sexual abuse from water polo teammates are seeking to question a Harvard University student
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:10 am
Palestinian nurse shot and ambulance pelted with stones by Israeli settlers in West Bank, says aid group
The World Health Organisations says the number of Israeli attacks on Palestinian healthcare workers in the West Bank rose more than fourfold in a month
Published: August 20, 2026, 7:00 am
Trump threatens to crush Iran with ‘Economic D Day’ - but he is running out of cards to play
The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:58 am
Trump’s Israel ambassador invokes Ten Commandments in extraordinary warning to settlers
Mike Huckabee has warned militant Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank not to steal property owned by Palestinian Americans, describing such behavior as "a violation of God's law"
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:47 am
The blood-sucking insect that can bite through almost anything – and is found in 37 countries
The flies transmit parasitic diseases as they move from host to host
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:42 am
As super El Nino looms, wealthy nations must learn from those already living with water scarcity
As a country on the frontline of the climate crisis, Pakistan is accustomed to water insecurity, writes Dr Shakeel Hayat. The country has had no choice but to find solutions to the climate crisis
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:24 am
Trump aide Natalie Harp ‘not beloved’ by many in the White House, NYT reporter reveals
Reports detailing Harp’s alleged behavior around Trump have been leaking out of the West Wing
Published: August 20, 2026, 6:10 am
Putin could face new Russian revolution, ex-minister warned
The economist’s claims come as Ukraine has repeatedly attacked Russia’s oil refineries and largest retailer Wildberries this summer
Published: August 20, 2026, 5:52 am
Jon Ossoff says it is ‘amazing to watch this White House melt down’ over Natalie Harp jab
The Democratic senator’s comments appear to have struck a nerve at the White House
Published: August 20, 2026, 5:19 am
Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China’s military pressure grows
Taiwan's government has proposes a record-high defense budget of over 1 trillion Taiwan dollars, or $35 billion, for next year
Published: August 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Before and after photos show how Europe is drying up in the deadly heatwaves
Waterways across Europe are drying up
Published: August 20, 2026, 5:02 am
Australian court told why mushroom killer Erin Patterson should stay in prison forever
Prosecutors say their no-parole demand is harsh but is called for by nature of crime
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:40 am
Trump’s MAGA allies mock Harry and Meghan over return to UK
The couple are said to be returning to the UK later this month for ‘an extended period of time’
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:22 am
Democrats narrow 2028 convention race to three cities as battle to succeed Trump looms
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin said in a statement that the cities submitted "incredibly strong bids"
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:08 am
Deadly overnight storms batter Germany as tornado hits region
A tornado struck the town of Fürstenwalde
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:06 am
Trump cannot let Iran make him ‘look like a loser,’ says former Fox News personality
President Trump ‘sees life in terms of winners and losers,’ Bill O’Reilly says
Published: August 20, 2026, 4:06 am
Decades-old mystery solved as bodies of missing climbers discovered in melting glacier
The pair went missing in 1992
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:26 am
Family of missing teen hiker mistakenly told she’d been ‘found alive’ after eight-day search uncovered her body
Lily Hooper, 18, disappeared while hiking in Nattai National Park
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:14 am
U.S. demands China free detained American as Xi’s White House visit looms
This official determination arrives shortly before President Donald Trump is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:12 am
Italy’s most famous horse Varenne dies at 31 after fathering more than 2,000 offspring
He became the only horse ever named Horse of the Year in Italy, France and the United States
Published: August 20, 2026, 3:05 am
Trump hits his rock bottom in major approval ratings poll
Just 33 percent of respondents said they approved of Donald Trump’s performance in the White House
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:53 am
Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime
‘It’s like they brought people here from all across the country, just to be here,’ one person says
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:40 am
Champagne growers race against time as heatwaves force earliest harvest ever
Beginning the harvest at this time of year was once nearly unthinkable
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:40 am
US sends hospital ship as potentially historic El Niño bears down on Latin America
The United States plans to send a military hospital ship to Peru’s Pacific coast next year to help with the effects of El Nino
Published: August 20, 2026, 2:33 am
I’m a conflict expert. Here’s why the UK-Ukraine drone partnership is worth risking Putin’s wrath
Ukraine increasingly contributes battlefield-tested designs and operational knowledge, while Britain can provide engineering expertise, industrial capacity, certification, capital and access to international markets
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:59 am
Deadly overnight storms batter Germany, killing a woman and injuring at least 2
Severe storms have caused extensive damage in parts of Germany, leaving one woman dead and at least two people injured
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:43 am
Trump officials worked with Iran on deportation lists as tensions exploded, emails reveal
Emails reveal that Iranian officials had significant influence over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were sent back to their home country in 2025, despite tensions between the countries
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:40 am
Historic WWII tugboat rises from depths as Danube River dries up
Amid prolonged drought, the river is giving up its ghosts
Published: August 20, 2026, 1:17 am
What we know about the Kenya safari helicopter crash that killed seven, including five Americans
A safari helicopter crashed Wednesday morning in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing seven people, including five Americans
Published: August 20, 2026, 12:29 am
Pilot killed after light aircraft crashes into police helicopter in Pennsylvania
Two police officers injured in crash at Carlisle airport west of Harrisburg
Published: August 19, 2026, 11:15 pm
Natalie Harp stowed in trunk of SUV when Trump’s motorcade had no space for her: report
Preston Harp said his sister’s devotion to the president was an ‘unhealthy obsession’
Published: August 19, 2026, 10:35 pm
Australia ‘outraged’ as Israel clears soldiers over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australian foreign minister says Israel’s decision ‘falls far short of the accountability we expect’
Published: August 19, 2026, 10:34 pm
Skeleton found at ancient pyramid could rewrite what we know about human sacrifice rituals
It is believed that the man was buried as an offering
Published: August 19, 2026, 10:27 pm
Reporters and military members held at gunpoint at Space Force base in California
The reporters were held for more than 30 minutes
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:11 pm
Natalie Harp worked for Trump at White House for a year with no security clearance: report
Harp has attracted considerable attention over what some observers describe as her intense devotion to Trump and outsize influence
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:03 pm
Trump’s Transportation Secretary warns daughter Harvard would ‘corrupt’ her in new Road Trip series
Sean Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ has finally been released on YouTube — with the comment section turned off
Published: August 19, 2026, 6:02 pm
Two students killed, seven injured after car strikes university cycling team in Tennessee
Milligan University said 11 members of its cycling team were on a morning training ride when they were hit by a driver
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:46 pm
Pete Hegseth’s ex-Fox News wife was driving force in barring reporters from Pentagon: report
Jennifer Hegseth has emerged as her husband’s ‘most influential advisor,’ according to a new report
Published: August 19, 2026, 5:41 pm
American couple unknowingly breaks Italian law in Venice as locals give them puzzling looks
The couple could have faced a nearly $300 fine had they been caught on their run
Published: August 19, 2026, 4:44 pm
Doctor who pushed FDA to restrict abortion meds is nominated to lead the agency
Dr. Heidi Overton called the overturning of Roe v. Wade ‘a huge victory for life’
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:22 pm
Idaho county probation office creates ‘foreign born list’ for ICE arrests
More than half on the compiled list were on probation for driving under the influence, records show
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:05 pm
‘Jealous’ White House staff are leaking to press about Trump aide Natalie Harp, Laura Loomer claims
‘A lot of the people who work for President Trump suffer from major professional jealousy and they are very bothered by loyalty,’ Laura Loomer wrote
Published: August 19, 2026, 3:01 pm
Jeanine Pirro might still go after Olympian over Trump’s Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ claims, filing reveals
Prosecutors suggest a case against David Hearn could be ‘re-presented’ unless a judge agrees to the Olympian’s motion to throw out the case
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:58 pm
CBS hands Bari Weiss a ‘blank check’ to promote 60 Minutes after chaos at network’s flagship show: report
‘CBS will blanket the airwaves and major markets with a multipronged, cross-platform campaign,’ according to a new report
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:56 pm
Army unit dangles Grand Theft Auto VI leave to entice soldiers into reenlisting
At least 20 soldiers in a Georgia battalion have taken up an offer amid re-enlistment challenges and declining morale
Published: August 19, 2026, 10:36 am
Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes publication retires amid Pentagon clash over USS Lincoln
The publisher’s departure comes seven months after the Pentagon announced on social media that it intended to overhaul the newspaper to align with department messaging
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:36 pm
Skin cancer breakthrough after experimental mRNA drug found to prevent disease returning
More than 8,500 Americans are expected to die of melanoma this year
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:36 pm
Lindsay Clancy ‘had no appreciation’ for wrongfulness of killing her children, psychologist says
The testimony is the strongest evidence yet supporting the defense’s argument that Clancy should not be held legally responsible for the murders
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:32 pm
State cracks down on out-of-state plates, giving drivers six weeks to register their cars properly
Maryland residents have until October 1 to register their cars in the state before facing fines
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:30 pm
US national debt crosses $40 trillion mark after more than doubling in only a decade
‘It is staggering how predictable the fiscal decline of a global power can become,’ the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:19 pm
How Penn State’s ‘Pablo Pledgescobar’ – an accounting blogger and alleged cocaine kingpin – was caught in frat-house sting
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is also being called ‘Austin Powders,’ ‘Nostrildamus’ and ‘Kirk Cocaine’ on social media. He’s among 14 people charged over an alleged drugs ring at the prestigious college
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:12 pm
DOGE destroyed how America forecasts its weather. Everyone is mad about it
Fewer weather balloons and wave-monitoring buoys are being launched to collect data for weather forecasts
Published: August 19, 2026, 2:01 pm
Fentanyl awareness lessons now being taught in schools in new push to halt overdoses
High school students across the state will be educated on the dangers of fentanyl in eight 50-minute sessions
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:56 pm
Daycare asks judge to dismiss claims in lawsuit after toddler was ‘thrown in air and dropped’
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Matthew Kittle and Elena Kittle sued after an employee allegedly threw their 23-month-old child in the air and failed to catch him
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:43 pm
Trump’s relationship with aide Natalie Harp becomes family affair as son Eric weighs in
The president’s son defended Natalie Harp against attacks from her own brother, calling him ‘absolute trash’ for questioning the aide’s loyalty to Trump
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:41 pm
New law will force Georgia restaurants to disclose the origin of their shrimp
Cheaper foreign imports have flooded the seafood market in the United States
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:37 pm
Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:31 pm
Squid games: 20-ton spill of foul-smelling sea creatures causes eight-hour traffic jam in Rhode Island
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‘Squid has a distinctive odor to it,’ said one witness
Published: August 19, 2026, 1:24 pm
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