Afghan allies still waiting for the safety Germany promised
After the Taliban retook power on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring Afghan staff to Germany. But people are still waiting to leave in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region
Ukraine struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit.
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Trump's Latin America allies open arms to Israel
While ongoing military actions in Gaza and settler attacks on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have largely isolated Israel globally, Latin America's authoritarian right sees an opening for a strategic alliance.
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Is China seeking to copy Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade around Taiwan?
Taiwan has long prepared for a Chinese military invasion but wars in Iran and Ukraine expose new potential threats.
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Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech
The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.
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Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, country's PM says
Among those killed in the strike on Ansar included three children and two women, state media reports.
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Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake
Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.
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Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea
Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.
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What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years
The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.
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Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9, Health Officials Say
The Lebanese health ministry said several children were killed in a strike overnight, one of the deadliest attacks in months. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
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Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
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World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona
The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City: Community Shield – prediction, lineups, teams
Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.
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At scene of deadly Israeli strike on Lebanon home
An overnight Israeli strike on a family home in Ansar, southern Lebanon, killed at least seven people.
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Quit Lit
There are good reasons to abandon books we’re not enjoying, but our attenuated attention might lead us to tap out too early.
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Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Summer Camps Strive to Stay Part of Canadian Life, Despite Hurdles
Long a tradition for many kids and teenagers across the country, overnight camps are facing financial and cultural hurdles as inflation bites and parenting trends shift.
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'We're seeing an important escalation in southern Lebanon despite the so-called truce'
Overnight Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least seven people in one village, in the deadliest escalation since the lull in fighting began two months ago. FRANCE 24 correspondent Renée Davis, reporting from Beirut, says the strikes mark a significant escalation despite the so-called truce, and also gives…
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US : Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and admitted killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York in December 2024. His lawyers are seeking to have the state charges dropped under New York’s double jeopardy protections, while prosecutors plan to seek a life sentence at his December…
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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
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Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.
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Afghans rebuild their lives in France five years after Taliban takeover
Five years after the Taliban seized power, thousands of Afghans who fled to France are rebuilding their lives while facing challenges including language, housing and employment. For women like refugee doctor Fardina Samadi, France offers freedoms denied under Taliban rule, but rebuilding a career and integrating into…
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France approves assisted dying law but rejects social media ban for under-15s
France’s Constitutional Court has upheld Emmanuel Macron’s landmark assisted dying law, while striking down a ban on social media for children under 15. The Council said the social media measure disproportionately infringed on children’s freedoms, prompting the government to work on a revised bill.
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