South Korea Shortens War Games with U.S. by 6 Days
South Korea has announced it will shorten its annual joint military drills with the U.S. by six days at the request of Washington, according to the BBC.
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Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canada Amid Trade Deal Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he paused new 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days while both countries work to finalize a deal, according to CBS News.
Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain near Granada on Tuesday, injuring three people and damaging buildings, according to the country's National Geographic Institute (IGN).
Fever WNBA: 23-12 record, Caitlin 1, and trans controversy
The Indiana Fever, with a 23-12 record, are surging in the WNBA, led by MVP candidates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell. A controversial incident over fan T-shirts at a recent game added to the league's cultural debate.
Brazil President Lula Hails Major Oil Discovery Near Amazon
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hailed a new oil discovery near the Amazon River, calling it a step toward national sovereignty. The find, made by state oil company Petrobras, is located off the coast in the Equatorial Margin region.
UK ‘supports Ukraine 100%’, Burnham says after Russia’s drone warning
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue 'to support Ukraine 100%', after Moscow warned of 'consequences' following confirmation that British-made drones were used in recent Ukrainian strikes in Russia.
Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man’s bladder and claim record
Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg bladder stone from a man, which they claim is the largest of its kind ever recorded. The procedure took place at a hospital in Trincomalee.
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
Germany has carried out its first raids under a new law to crack down on smugglers using the country as a staging post for small boat crossings on the English Channel, the BBC has learned.
Ukraine Death Toll Rises as Russia Intensifies Missile Attacks
Kyiv, Ukraine – On July 24, Russian missiles struck a Kyiv sports center, killing 12 and wounding over 100. According to Al Jazeera, the attack highlighted a dire shortage of Western-made missile interceptors.
China Censors Public Mourning for Ex-Premier Zhu Rongji
China has censored public mourning for former Premier Zhu Rongji as it holds a low-key funeral for the late reformer, according to BBC.
Hichilema wins second term as president of copper-rich Zambia
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected for a second 5-year term, according to results released by the election commission on August 18, 2026.
Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people attempting to enter Ceuta
Moroccan police arrested 111 people, including 109 sub-Saharan African migrants and two Moroccan citizens, as they attempted to enter the Spanish enclave of Ceuta on Saturday. The arrests followed heightened security measures after social media calls for another mass crossing.
Tropical Storm Lala Drenches Hawaii with 48 Inches of Rain
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii with torrential rain and damaging winds, with Kapalua in Maui County receiving 48 inches of rain, according to CBS News.
Trump Lifeguard: Rescuer Meets President, Middle East Tensions Escalate
US President Donald Trump met with a 16-year-old lifeguard who saved a 10-year-old boy from drowning in Santa Cruz in July. Meanwhile, Trump escalated tensions in the Middle East, threatening to bomb the Sultanate of Oman.
Thousands Mourn Jason Arday in London, Blaming ‘Racist’ Press for His Death
Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in London on Monday to pay tribute to Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor found dead amid weeks of media scrutiny. Many at the vigil blamed 'racist' press coverage for his death.