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Today so far 2026-09-13 · 18:00 UTC

Russia escalated tensions in Eastern Europe by striking a train near the Poland border shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials passed through the area, highlighting the ongoing risks of the Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, humanitarian crises continue globally, with a fire at a nursing home in Chile killing 16 residents and 102 people rescued from an Indonesian ferry that went missing in the Java Sea. In other developments, Turkish police conducted raids on gay bars and LGBTQ+ activist homes, and Trump reiterated controversial comments about a united Ireland while visiting the country.

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.

2026-08-12 · 00:14 UTC
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These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in

2026-08-11 · 23:31

Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.

Connecticut Judge Says Kalshi Sports Contracts Were Never Swaps

2026-08-11 · 23:30

A federal judge denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction against Connecticut regulators, holding that its…

How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana raft

2026-08-11 · 23:11

A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.

Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it's idiotic

2026-08-11 · 22:31

It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations.

Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump?

2026-08-11 · 21:49

Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who…

Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors

2026-08-11 · 21:34

BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free…

Russian drones found near vital European offshore gas site, get blown up

2026-08-11 · 21:20

This follows many drone incursions into Romania and a failed attack in Germany.

US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

2026-08-11 · 20:55

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight

2026-08-11 · 20:39

Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.

White House Doubles Down On CLARITY Act

2026-08-11 · 19:25

The White House is still pushing the CLARITY Act hard ahead of the planned mid-September showdown.

In shattered Cali, residents search for loved ones and signs of hope

2026-08-11 · 19:15

Most deaths from the magnitude-7.4 quake were reported in Cali, Colombia’s third-most populous city, as crews search…

Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake

2026-08-11 · 19:09

Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and…

The Tradeoffs Facing Japan's Economy

2026-08-11 · 18:47

Japan faces significant economic challenges including a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 200%, a weakening yen that lost over…

Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president

2026-08-11 · 18:34

Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.

Gold Hits 2-Month High Above $4,400 as China Keeps Hoarding

2026-08-11 · 17:40

Gold muscled back above $4,400 an ounce this week, hitting its highest level in roughly two months as a brutal U.S.

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

2026-08-11 · 16:10

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

2026-08-11 · 15:53

US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor health

2026-08-11 · 15:47

Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022 for kicking a police officer while drunk, had reportedly been in a…

Trump to give Republicans a 3-1 FCC majority, isn't filling empty Democratic seat

2026-08-11 · 15:28

Trump has resisted urge to fire FCC Democrat despite recent Supreme Court win.

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

2026-08-11 · 15:24

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to…

The US tried to stop cartel money-laundering; devastated mom-and-pop businesses

2026-08-11 · 14:27

The Trump administration's policy requiring businesses near the US-Mexico border to report cash transactions over $200…

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls

2026-08-11 · 14:19

Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

2026-08-11 · 14:16

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

Greenland issues "strong warning" as American oil firm illegally drills wells

2026-08-11 · 14:09

An American oil company with Trump connections, Greenland Energy, has illegally brought drilling equipment ashore in…

India Eyes Global Rupee Role as BRICS Discusses CBDC Payment Network

2026-08-11 · 14:06

India is strengthening its efforts to bring its native currency, the rupee, to the global financial market.

Drone captures devastating aftermath of Spokane wildfires

2026-08-11 · 14:02

The aerial footage shows homes destroyed down to their foundations, with burned cars still parked in some driveways.

Houthis kill three in first deadly attack since start of Iran war - reports

2026-08-11 · 13:35

The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran…

It's time Amazon played by the same rules as everyone else [video]

2026-08-11 · 13:00

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Luigi Mangione back in court as key questions remain over case ahead of murder trial

2026-08-11 · 11:35

Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.

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