Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo ‘growing exponentially,’ UN warns
2026-08-21
The Ebola outbreak is already the biggest in the country’s history and is spreading faster than any outbreak on record.Continue Reading
More than 300 migrants, including 40 children, rescued off Mauritania, coastguard says
2026-08-21
Thousands of people have for years attempted the perilous Atlantic route on overloaded and often dilapidated boats to reach Europe via Spain’s Canary Islands.Continue Reading
Charter Plane Crash at Remote Military Site in Alaska Kills All 8
2026-08-21
A charter plane crashed at a remote radar site in Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said. In a statement, the U.S. Air Force said, “These individuals were dedicated professionals carrying out a vital mission in a demanding environment.” An investigation is now underway.Continue Reading
Nord Stream bombing suspect to Hollywood fixer: Who is Volodymyr Zhuravlev?
2026-08-21
German authorities allege that Ukrainian scuba diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev was involved in the Nord Stream explosions., It could be a Hollywood script – with a twist. Croatian authorities on Wednesday arrested Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev in connection with the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines that connected RussiaContinue Reading
Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruption
2026-08-21
Weeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption., Philippines floods fuel anger over alleged corruption NewsFeed Weeks of monsoon rain have flooded northern Philippines, where residents are demanding answers over alleged corruption in flood-control projects. Al Jazeera’s Jamila Alindogan is there. PublishedContinue Reading
Jared Kushner’s Henry Kissinger cosplay should worry us all
2026-08-21
commentary The special envoy is failing in his efforts at shuttle diplomacy to broker peace between Israel and Hamas Published August 20, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Diplomatic envoy Jared Kushner meets with Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Jerusalem on Aug. 17, 2026. (Shalev Shalom (GPO)/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)Continue Reading
Vance: Bessent has ‘very discreet plan’ to shrink $40 trillion national debt
2026-08-21
Vice President Vance said Thursday night that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a “very discreet plan” to shrink the nation’s debt. “He [Bessent] has had a very discreet plan, of course, supported by the president of the United States, to get the United States to a point where our economy is growing faster than our…Continue Reading
Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach
2026-08-21
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay., Bangladesh expect ‘harder’ Australia challenge in second Test, says coach After celebrating their first-ever Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh gear up for the second match inContinue Reading
Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian home while family asleep
2026-08-21
Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside., NewsFeed Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home while a mother and her children were sleeping inside. It’s the latest example of settler violence in the occupied West Bank, which rights groupsContinue Reading
Pollsters weather storm of fake data, secret sponsorships, with some afraid to give names
2026-08-21
Shortly after a new firm, Median Strategies, published a poll about the LA mayor’s race, a small account on X claimed the firm and poll were a “hoax.”Continue Reading
After nearly 300 days deployed, USS Lincoln begins journey back to US
2026-08-21
After nearly 300 days deployed to the Middle East, the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally sailing home amid reports of low morale on board.Continue Reading
Eric Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize his phone at San Francisco airport, source says
2026-08-21
The latest developments in the federal inquiry come four months after Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid, denying allegations of sexual assault and misconduct., Read MoreContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital
2026-08-20
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation., Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital NewsFeed Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was sent back to prison after being transferred for a medical evaluation. The Supreme CourtContinue Reading