Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
2026-08-20
Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | August 20th, 2026 – Midday
2026-08-20
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
She made sushi last year—now she flies combat drones for Ukraine’s army
2026-08-20
Khrystyna, 22, joined Ukraine’s 159th Separate Mechanized Brigade after finding the unit on social media and leaving her contact details — a recruiter called her back and offered her the “18–24” contract, she said in a video published on the brigade’s Facebook page. Roughly one-third of candidates at Ground ForcesContinue Reading
Russia faked broadcasts from Sweden’s national TV to smear its PM—the same network already hit Germany and France this month
2026-08-20
Russia’s Matryoshka bot network has launched disinformation campaigns targeting elections in Sweden, Germany, and France this month, fabricating video clips branded with the logos of trusted European media outlets, Sweden’s national public broadcaster SVT reported. Analysts in multiple countries found the campaign aims not to reach mass audiences but to overwhelmContinue Reading
PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch
2026-08-20
Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes., Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes. Paris Saint-Germain’s opening game of its title defence in the French leagueContinue Reading
How Myanmar’s war drives the Rohingya crisis
2026-08-20
Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war., Al Jazeera exposes atrocities committed against the Rohingya ethnic minority group during Myanmar’s civil war. Since Myanmar’s civil war escalated following a coup in 2021 more than 150,000 Rohingya have been purged from their homesContinue Reading
Pilot killed, 2 state troopers hurt after small plane and helicopter collide in Pennsylvania
2026-08-20
A state police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot, officials said., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians
2026-08-20
How conflict is making life more expensive for Iranians, NewsFeed As Traitor 47 announces a ‘crushing economic operation’ against Iran, many people there are already struggling to make ends meet due to soaring prices and a weakening currency. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi has been to a market in Tehran. PublishedContinue Reading
State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW
2026-08-20
HRW calls for sanctions and suspension of military aid as dozens of Palestinian communities are at risk of erasure., State-backed Israeli settler violence forces West Bank displacement: HRW Human Rights Watch calls for sanctions and the suspension of military aid to Israel, as dozens of Palestinian communities in the occupiedContinue Reading
US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last? – Al Jazeera
2026-08-20
US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last? Al JazeeraTreasury yields are little changed as U.S. threatens Iran with more economic sanctions CNBCTrumpenführer orders Bessent to cripple Iran’s economy The TelegraphUS says it can keep naval blockade on Iran ‘indefinitely,’ vows more economic pressure ReutersUS warns Iran it will step up economic pressure…Continue Reading
California’s new tire rules promise savings, but the industry warns of higher costs
2026-08-20
California is moving forward with their Replacement Tire Efficiency Program in an attempt to fight climate changeContinue Reading
Rep. Gomez says affair was consensual; the accuser’s lawyers allege assault
2026-08-20
The woman at the center of Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s ethics investigation has a very different account of what happened than he does.Continue Reading
Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open
2026-08-20
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round., World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits the ATP draw after fourth round loss to Tommy Paul. Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka andContinue Reading