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The 28-year-old accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appears in Manhattan ahead of September jury selection.

Varun Batchigari, 20, fled to Berlin after his 19-year-old girlfriend Julissa Rubi Salazar was found strangled in her Tucson apartment.

Pope Leo calls for an end to the Ukraine-Russia conflict, citing casualties among innocent civilians.

In a Sunday appeal, the pope urged the international community to back an immediate ceasefire and safe aid access as Sudan's civil war deepens a humanitarian catastrophe.

On census night, 11 August 2026, Australians answer new optional questions on sexual orientation and gender identity while the ABS defends its cyber defenses after the 2016 #CensusFail outage.

Rising violence and displacement campaigns target Palestinian communities including Umm al-Khair, where weddings go undanced amid daily threats.

Record military spending reflects growing regional security concerns and US pressure on Taiwan to bolster deterrence against China.

Kevin Shaw, 54, with cerebral palsy, lost his specialized 23-year-old bicycle worth $6,000+ to theft from his Alta Vista home in mid-July.

A morning attack on a high-rise in Kharkiv's Saltivskyi district left casualties and ongoing rescue operations as authorities search for survivors in rubble.

Nikita and Olga Belov fled Russia in 2022 over war opposition but Finnish authorities say they face no real risk if returned.

Rebeca Grynspan, UNCTAD head and Holocaust survivor's daughter, leads first straw poll to become UN's first female leader.

Iranian president says now is the right moment for a lasting agreement as negotiations continue over Strait of Hormuz reopening.

Taiwan is accelerating drone production and military doctrine to create a costly deterrent against potential Chinese military action, drawing from Ukraine's battlefield experience.

Overnight attack on Ukrainian port city injures at least 12, destroys power and water systems as Moscow intensifies summer offensive.

Police discover unidentified female body in suitcase on remote road 40km south of Goulburn; crime scene established and investigation launched.

A 46-year-old Manhattan resident faced 13 counts of reckless endangerment after a boat overturned Saturday night in New York Harbor, killing a 27-year-old woman and 5-month-old girl.

Iranian state media released a 12-second video of the Supreme Leader as officials promise more footage to counter rumors about his condition.

Prosecutors implicate former interior minister José Serrano and cartel leader Wilmer Chavarria in Fernando Villavicencio's murder.

Institute for the Study of War reports Russia is preparing large-scale attacks on Ukraine's power grid in the coming weeks.

Nearly two months after a cold-storage facility burned, residents demand faster cleanup as Mayor Bass pressures operator Lineage with August 13 deadline.

Former Irish President Mary Robinson and the Elders delegation conclude Israel is erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically.

Israel plans large-scale land expropriations at historic Palestinian areas, including the ancient site of Sebastia, citing archaeological protection.

Multiple attacks target southwest and northern regions as new conservative leader vows crackdown on violence and prison gangs.

Ukraine receives major long-range weapons package including ballistic missiles and multiple rocket launcher systems from Turkish supply.

As Taliban marks five years in power, coverage highlights America's ongoing responsibility to Afghan women despite withdrawal.

Politico examines falling fertility rates and immigration in the US and Europe, sparking debate on solutions from subsidies to policy reform.

Coalition of Jewish organizations from Europe, the UK, Australia and elsewhere calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions and suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement.

Maj. Gen. Adel Issa, former commander of Syrian 17th Division, arrested in Beirut after visiting embassy; potential first handover of Assad official.

Spanish residents march against overtourism pressures on housing, services, and environment in Balearic Islands town.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan calls for moratorium as strikes on commercial ships surge, threatening regional trade and safety.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government traded fire as Middle East negotiates a Strait of Hormuz reopening deal.

Ukrainian forces target Russian drone control infrastructure and cargo vessel using newly visible long-range strike drones.

European nations delay full rollout of post-Brexit entry screening after major airports report hour-plus wait times.

Texas company Greenland Energy brings equipment ashore on Greenland's east coast despite lacking permits from local authorities.

Taiwan's 10-day Han Kuang drills test combat readiness and public resilience, including a first-time mobile internet slowdown simulation.

Journalists used contacts discovered in an abandoned luxury apartment to track down "The Spider," a feared intelligence official who vanished after Assad's December 2024 fall.

An Amnesty International investigation finds Indian firms shipped hundreds of thousands of weapons components to Israeli military suppliers since October 2023, even as India's political ties with Netanyahu's government deepen.

Conflict has intensified Iran's economic crisis, with soaring food prices and rising inflation squeezing families across income levels.

London mayor uses new licensing powers for the first time to block a council plan curbing new bars and standing drinkers in Soho and the West End.

Tasia Fortune's body discovered Aug. 3 in Jackson; mother disputes suicide ruling while investigation continues.

Despite repeated claims of an imminent deal, Iran denies active negotiations while maintaining pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, leaving Trump without his usual escape routes.

Putin approved humanitarian pardon for 32-year-old detained since 2022; family feared he was near death in dissociative stupor.

A Russian attack hit one of Ukraine's largest football stadiums a day before FC Chornomorets was set to host FC Kolos.

Traffic through critical chokepoint dropped to 33 vessels amid negotiations, with Iran setting conditions for broader US talks.

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister says ceasefire requires addressing root causes as US envoys prepare diplomatic visits.

The three Muslim-majority nations establish collective defense agreement amid U.S.-Iran conflict and Gulf security uncertainty.

Violence erupts at Thetford demonstrations; further protests planned at RAF base as tensions over immigration rise.

Severe storm makes landfall in Zhejiang Province with 1,600+ flight cancellations and red alert issued.

A teenager shot his grandparents and opened fire at a school northwest of Bangkok on Friday, killing at least nine including himself; PM pledges stricter gun laws.

Six months after the US-Israel campaign against Iran began, a NYT timeline and social media argue over who actually started it.

Ukrainian president outlines military aid priorities to America while Trump suggests reciprocal demands in response.

Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed tells the Security Council that over 8 million Sudanese children are out of school as the civil war passes its 1,210th day.

The Bombay High Court sentenced the ex-Tehelka editor to 10 years in prison, rejecting the 'perfect victim' standard in a case that drew nationwide attention.

Families of sailors report plummeting morale, food shortages, and hazardous conditions on the carrier after 250+ days deployed.

Legislation advancing decades-long peace initiative passes with support from ruling and pro-Kurdish parties.

Ukraine's president raises his estimate of incoming North Korean forces and urges Seoul to boost air-defense support as evidence mounts of a North Korean missile unit forming in Russia.

Volunteer who spent 20 years recovering bodies of soldiers and civilians died in a landmine explosion during a recovery mission.

The Caroline Bezengi, a shadow fleet vessel carrying Russian crude, has grounded and leaked oil across a vast area in the Arabian Sea.

HRW, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda found Israel deliberately attacked two journalists in April with knowledge they were civilians.

Ukraine's General Staff publishes daily casualty figures showing Russia has lost over 1.46 million military personnel in nearly four years of full-scale war.