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August 15: Indonesia Earthquake and Israeli Strikes...

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2026/08/15

In IndonesiaA 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Flores Island, killing dozens of people. The full scale of damage and casualties remains unclear as emergency assessments continue in affected areas. In Lebanon Israeli airstrikes hit homes in the southern villages of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani, killing nine people, including three children, and injuring 11. One strike flattened a home outside Ansar, where rescue crews continued searching for survivors and bodies. It is the deadliest reported

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00:01:39

August 14: Mangione Plea and Trump’s Carrier Catapult...

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2026/08/14

In federal courtLuigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to stalking resulting in death in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted posing as an investor to learn details of a company conference, building a gun with a 3-D printer, and shooting Thompson in Manhattan on December 4, 2024. He was told he could face life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for December 18. At the Pentagon President Trump has directed the Navy to plan for replacing

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00:01:05

August 14: U.S. Iran Blockade and Ukraine’s Southern...

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2026/08/14

In the Middle EastDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. Navy can sustain an Iran blockade indefinitely, without giving a timeline or addressing reports of poor conditions for personnel. The Pentagon has ordered the USS George Washington from the Pacific to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, after the Lincoln spent more than 260 consecutive days at sea supporting U.S. operations against Iran. In Ukraine Ukraine says it has retaken 26 settlements in the south and pushed

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00:01:10

August 14: Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 260

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2026/08/14

In U.S. criminal justiceTennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma carried out executions on Thursday, the first day in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death in the United States. Alabama executed a man convicted of murdering a 5-year-old girl. DHS surveillance of immigration opponents Newly disclosed records indicate the Department of Homeland Security sent undercover agents to community meetings in the Twin Cities and New York, infiltrated Signal chats, and obtained financial records from

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00:01:12

August 13: Ebola Spreads in DR Congo as Heat Fuels...

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2026/08/13

In public healthThe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a sixth province after a man died in Bas-Uele following travel from Haut-Uele. The World Health Organization says the outbreak is expanding rapidly, raising concern over transmission across a wider area. In Europe The UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with a provisional 38.1C at Kew Gardens in west London. The heat dome driving temperatures toward 40C elsewhere in Europe also coincides with a

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00:01:24

August 13: WHO Ebola Warning and Strait of Hormuz...

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2026/08/13

In public healthThe World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak declared on May 15 has killed more than 2,000 people and infected thousands. Its chief warns it could become the deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, putting pressure on governments and health agencies to expand containment, treatment, and vaccination efforts. In the Strait of Hormuz Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains far below its prewar level despite President Trump’s claim that the United States has total

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00:01:17

August 12: Iran Executions and Colombia Earthquake...

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2026/08/12

In IranMore than 25 countries, including Britain, France and Canada, have condemned Iran’s execution of anti-government protesters. Their joint statement accused Tehran of using the death penalty to crush dissent and called for the executions to stop. In Colombia Rescue teams are still searching for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake. In Pereira, crews tunneled through rubble and pulled a 32-year-old woman out alive. In European security Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia could

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00:01:13

August 12: U.S. Uranium Reliance and Black Sea...

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2026/08/12

U.S. energy securityAmerican commercial reactors loaded 40.9 million pounds of uranium in 2025, down 15 percent from the year before. The more consequential figure is where it came from: foreign mines supplied 93 percent of deliveries, led by Canada and Kazakhstan. Utilities expect to need 360 million pounds over the next decade, and 186 million pounds of that demand is not yet covered by long-term contracts. U.S. health policy The head of the World Health Organization says recent U.S. changes

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00:01:15

August 12: Colombia Earthquake Toll and Iran's Strait...

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2026/08/12

Presidential securityPresident Trump says the Secret Service requested a switch from Air Force One to another military aircraft after last month's NATO summit, citing a possible threat. Reports say Air Force One, carrying staff and reporters, flew as a decoy while Trump took a smaller government plane. The White House has not confirmed the operational details. In Colombia The death toll from Colombia's magnitude-7.4 earthquake has risen to 188 as search-and-rescue operations enter a second day

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00:01:11

August 8: Colombia’s New President and Chicago...

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2026/08/08

In ColombiaAbelardo De La Espriella has taken office as Colombia’s new president after a narrow runoff victory. The right-wing leader succeeds Gustavo Petro and has promised a crackdown on narco-terrorism and armed groups, putting security at the center of his administration. In Chicago Authorities found more than 50 improperly stored bodies in varying stages of decomposition at South Chicago Chapel after nearby residents reported a persistent odor. Illinois suspended funeral director Johanna

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00:01:47

August 7: SpaceX Chip Plant and M23 Prisoner Transfer

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2026/08/07

In cybersecurityCisco is preparing updates for high-severity ClamAV vulnerabilities that could let remote attackers disrupt scanning through denial-of-service attacks. The risk is highest on Windows systems, where Cisco Secure Endpoint Connector’s scanning process has elevated privileges. Cisco says there are no workarounds. N-able has issued a second emergency hotfix for zero-day flaws in its remote monitoring and management software. The company says attackers could achieve full account

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00:01:14

August 7: Iran War Costs and Meta’s Child-Harm Judgment

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2026/08/07

In ColombiaAbelardo de la Espriella takes office as Colombia’s president, beginning a term expected to move the country sharply to the right. His approach to security, the economy, and Colombia’s political institutions is under immediate scrutiny. In U.S. courts Legal fights over President Trump’s efforts to fire Justice Department lawyers, immigration judges, and FBI agents are moving through federal courts. After the Supreme Court struck down removal protections for Federal Trade Commission

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00:01:33

August 7: Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defense Pact and...

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2026/08/07

In the Middle EastSaudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are set to formalize a joint defense pact in Jeddah, bringing Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif together as the U.S.-Iran conflict reshapes regional security calculations. Iranian lawmakers are considering legislation to bar U.S. and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Oman work to restore commercial traffic through the critical waterway. Washington is

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00:01:47

August 6: FCC TV Ownership Cap and Ebola Response

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2026/08/06

In U.S. mediaThe Federal Communications Commission voted 2 to 1 to eliminate the national cap on how many television stations a single company can own. Chairman Brendan Carr and Republican Commissioner Olivia Trusty supported the move, which benefits large broadcast groups and is likely to face court challenges. U.S. pressure on Mexican cartels The United States is offering up to $25 million for information leading to the arrest or conviction of the alleged new leader of the Jalisco New

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00:01:03

August 6: Trump Tariff Refunds and Multistate...

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2026/08/06

In U.S. economic policyThe Trump administration has refunded $100 billion in tariff collections after the Supreme Court struck down many of the president’s broad levies in February. Separately, The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has repeatedly spoken with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, seeking advice on the economic effects of the Iran war and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. A new poll finds cost of living has become Americans’ leading concern, with only 28 percent

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August 6: U.S. Revokes Brazil Ambassador’s Visa as...

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2026/08/06

In NigeriaNigeria says it has rescued 308 people who were kidnapped, as armed groups and bandits continue carrying out ransom abductions across the country. Authorities provided few details on the operation, but the scale underscores the depth of Nigeria’s security crisis. In Washington The State Department has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s office condemned the decision, adding to already strained

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00:01:33

August 5: Russian Strike Near Kyiv and India’s...

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2026/08/05

In the UKThe Community Security Trust says antisemitic incidents rose 20% in the first half of 2026, producing the second-highest total recorded for that period. The figures add to pressure for stronger protection of Jewish communities and more effective action against hate crime. In Ukraine A Russian mass strike on the Kyiv region killed at least 17 people, according to local authorities. President Volodymyr Zelensky said more interceptor missiles could have saved lives. In Kherson, a

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00:01:29

August 2: Trump Pauses Iran Strikes as Basra Graves...

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2026/08/02

Iran and U.S. policyPresident Trump says he cancelled planned military strikes on Iran after negotiators reached the outlines of an agreement. He said a deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and address Iran's nuclear programme. There has been no independent confirmation of a final agreement, and the pause follows Iranian attacks on U.S. troops and escalating threats from Washington. In Minnesota, a cyberattack disrupted dozens of water-treatment facilities. Trump drew

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00:01:32

August 1: Kyiv Strikes and Europe’s Deepening Drought

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2026/08/01

In UkraineRussian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv killed nine people as Moscow intensified attacks on the capital. Separately, Ukraine said it had sunk a Russian container ship. In Baltic security Lithuania is preparing tighter restrictions on Russian and Belarusian nationals it considers pro-Kremlin. The proposed measures would curb certain public activities and further restrict property purchases near sensitive sites, citing security and propaganda concerns. At Spain’s Ceuta border Spain

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00:01:20

August 1: Kyiv Missile Strike and Record ICE Arrests

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2026/08/01

In KyivA Russian ballistic-missile attack on Kyiv killed at least four people and wounded more than a dozen, Ukrainian officials said. The strike came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought U.S. support for using Starlink in attacks inside Russia. Donald Trump made no commitment and said possible licensing of Patriot interceptor production in Ukraine remains under discussion. In U.S. immigration enforcement ICE made a record number of migrant arrests in June, averaging 1,438 a day. Officials

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