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Australia sees hottest winter temperature on record, a brutal 107 degrees
Record-setting temperatures — more typical of summer — are affecting large parts of the country.
Massive Russian strikes hit Ukraine for second day
Local officials say at least three people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight.
At least 100 people killed in central Burkina Faso in latest jihadi attack
Regional specialist calls attack on a village in Barsalogho commune by al-Qaida-linked militants one of the deadliest this year in the conflict-battered West African nation
Cuba sees 14-hour-long daily blackouts as economic crisis continues to deepen
Trudeau announces reduction in temporary foreign workers, suggests more immigration changes to come
Yemen weapons dealers selling machine guns on X
The traders operate in the capital Sana’a and other areas under control of the Houthis.
US voices 'deep concern' after reports Iranian police shot woman for breaking hijab law
In exclusive statement to VOA, State Department says shooting of Arezou Badri is ‘consistent with the Iranian regime’s horrific use of gender-based violence against women and girls’
Satellite images show Ukraine's expanding attacks inside Russia
Kyiv has stepped up its campaign of aerial attacks against strategic targets, from bridges in the Kursk region to an air base and oil depot deeper inside Russian territory.
Telegram founder's arrest part of larger investigation into alleged child exploitation and drug trafficking 'complicity'
French authorities said the arrest was related to an investigation into an unnamed individual.
Russia's largest attack: Ukraine's defence forces destroy over 200 out ot 236 Russian missiles and drones
Russia launched 236 aerial weapons on Ukraine on Monday, 26 August. Ukraine’s air defence downed 102 missiles and 99 attack drones.
Morning attack on Ukraine cost Russia almost US$1.3 billion
The 26 August attack on Ukraine has cost Russia about US$1.26 billion.
Explosion rocks one of Russia's largest refineries: fire breaks out
An explosion and a fire have occurred at the Omsk oil refinery in Russia, owned by the Russian oil giant Gazprom Neft.
Ukraine Seeks UK Green Light to Strike Moscow and St. Petersburg Targets With Storm Shadow Missiles
Ukraine is seeking approval to strike targets in Russia using Storm Shadow missiles to pressure Moscow into negotiations but hasn’t gotten partner support yet.
Macklemore cancels Dubai show over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
Macklemore says he will not perform in the UAE until it stops "arming and funding the RSF".
Court orders X to reveal investors, links to Putin's allies found
Platform X (formerly Twitter) was forced by an American court to disclose its investors as part of a lawsuit filed by f…
Business Insider: Old US Bradleys becoming 'legend' in Ukraine shows what the country can do when it gets enough of the weapons it needs
Bradley infantry fighting vehicles have been praised for their wins against Russia. An expert said it shows how well Ukraine can do without shortages.
Japan says Chinese military violated territorial airspace for first time
The ministry said one of the Chinese military's Y-9 intelligence-gathering planes had briefly entered Japanese territory near the Danjo Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture.
Taliban bans women’s voices, bare faces from public in new restrictive laws.
The new laws come after the Taliban already placed heavy restrictions on women's rights, including banning women and girls from attending school after Grade 6.
US pleased with Israel's Lebanon strike, estimate Iran will retaliate
Israel follows suit with American request not to escalate security situation with Lebanon, hoping to use military pressure to retrieve hostages: 'Following the round, Sinwar realizes that he has neither the flood nor al-Aqsa'