Ukraine strikes Gazprom’s Salavat refinery again as Russia’s fuel shortages return in 16 regions
Ukrainian drones struck the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat oil-refining and petrochemical complex in Russia’s Bashkortostan on the morning of 13 August, setting off a fire — the second strike on one of Russia’s largest refineries in a month. The repeat hit lands as Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign forces Russian refining to itsContinue Reading
Two railway workers killed: a Russian jet drone hit their train’s locomotive in Odesa Oblast
A Russian jet-powered Shahed drone struck the locomotive of a passenger train in Odesa Oblast on the morning of 13 August, killing the driver and his assistant, Ukraine’s national rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia reported. The train was carrying 340 passengers on the Odesa–Dnipro route. Russia has spent 2026 methodically dismantling theContinue Reading
Single ticket bought in Illinois wins $1 billion Powerball jackpot
To the tens of thousands and likely more dreaming about a $1 billion Powerball win, the anticipation is over: Someone who bought a ticket in Illinois won it all., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Timelapse of partial solar eclipse seen from Royal Observatory Greenwich
Britain witnessed its most significant solar eclipse since 1999, with more than 90% of the Sun obscured in some parts of the country. Crowds gathered in parks and open spaces to watch the rare celestial event. In London, the sky turned an eerie grey as a sliver of sunlight appearedContinue Reading
Tokyo issues angry response as Putin makes his first visit to the disputed Kuril islands
The four contested islands, seized by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the end of the conflict, providing strategic military bases to the Kremlin, coupled with their rich mineral deposits and fishing grounds.Continue Reading
Malawi shock Algeria and Cameroon beat Morocco to reach WAFCON final
Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco., Malawi will face Cameroon in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final after respective wins over Algeria and Morocco. Upstart Malawi will face footballing giants Cameroon in the final of theContinue Reading
Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint
Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami’s defeat by Leon., Argentina star Lionel Messi hinted at retirement on Wednesday before featuring in Inter Miami’s defeat by Leon. Lionel Messi made an emotional return to action following his father’s death and hinted at retirement,Continue Reading
California couple’s surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care
A surrogate who went to Texas after a dispute with a California couple over treating a severe birth defect has given birth a day after a judge in Texas ordered a hospital to provide life-sustaining care, Read MoreContinue Reading
In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor’s race
After polling showed progressive Francesca Hong up by double digits, the establishment-backed David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ford Fathom: New budget electric ute named and priced
The new affordable dual-cab ute will be Ford’s cheapest electric vehicle when it goes on sale in the US in 2027, and could make its way to Australia…Continue Reading
Lawsuit challenges The Traitor’s $100K-a-month Truth Social early access fee
Groups say The Traitor’s plan to sell early access to his Truth Social posts to users is unconstitutional — and profits him personally.Continue Reading
Regulators shield Meta job numbers in Louisiana as power plant debate grows
Louisiana’s utility regulator declined to force Meta to release records in the review of Entergy proposal to build new gas power plants.Continue Reading