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+1 source·26 August 2026 · 03:11 UTCBreaking

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but insists Riyadh must recognize Israel; pact includes AP1000 reactors worth tens of billions

The 30-year deal would allow U.S. companies to export civilian nuclear technology and benefit Westinghouse, jointly owned by Cameco and Brookfield. Lawmakers are expected to debate boosting the American nuclear industry while curbing weapons proliferation in the Middle East.

+1 source·26 August 2026 · 03:11 UTCBreaking

400-year-old 'vampire' grave discovered in Poland; young woman buried with sickle across neck and padlock on toe to prevent return

The woman, aged 17-19, died between 1620 and 1674, and DNA links her to a rare Scandinavian maternal lineage. Isotope tests from her teeth indicate she grew up near Pień but suffered periods of poor nutrition despite her high social standing.

+1 source·26 August 2026 · 03:11 UTCBreaking

Typhoon Narra's record flood waters submerge homes and force mass evacuations in China; heavy rain persists as another storm approaches

In Chongzuo, river water overflowed into the city, reaching rooftops and power lines. Typhoon Saudel is forecast to make landfall between Zhejiang and Fujian between Thursday and Friday, with outer rain bands possibly extending back toward Guangxi.

+1 source·26 August 2026 · 02:25 UTCBreaking

Dolly Parton, country music icon and beloved figure, dies at 80; Central Oregon leaders honor her legacy through Imagination Library

The Imagination Library, launched in 1995, has provided free books to children from birth to age 5, with 4,650 currently enrolled in Central Oregon. Leaders like Dailey emphasize that the program turns books from a luxury into a birthright, and they seek additional sponsors to sustain it.

·26 August 2026 · 00:21 UTC

As U.S.-Canada trade war escalates, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Trump is 'treating us like we're Communist China'; tariffs on $20B in goods spark 'pain on both sides'

Ford called the tariffs an 'unprovoked attack on Canadians' and warned that 'it's going to be pain on both sides of the border.' He also dismissed Trump's suggestion to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' saying 'it's always going to be Lake Ontario here in Canada.'

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25 August 2026 · 21:41 UTCCanada matches Trump's new tariffs, escalating trade war; Ottawa targets steel, aluminum, milk, furniture, clothing, video-game consoles and smartphones 25 August 2026 · 18:22 UTCCanada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs up to 50% on US goods worth $20 billion; trade war intensifies

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+1 source·25 August 2026 · 22:10 UTC

Dolly Parton, country music icon and philanthropist, dies at 80; Dollywood to open Wednesday as she wished, 'the show must go on'

Parton's nephew Brian Seaver announced her death in a video, saying she 'lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus.' President Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a week, and Dollywood's website crashed for over two hours due to high traffic.

·25 August 2026 · 16:01 UTC

Former Russian official warns 'unknown sources' could attack U.K. drone factories for Ukraine; Kremlin says it's tracking missile production sites

The warning follows Andy Burnham's Kyiv visit, where the U.K. agreed to share technology for Ukraine to build French SCALP missiles domestically. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's military is gathering information on production sites to target them, escalating tensions over British involvement.

·25 August 2026 · 15:52 UTC

Former Trump aide Scaramucci says president looks like 'an open can of Spam' without makeup; reveals he buys orange bronzer from Bronx supply shop

Scaramucci's mother 'hates Trump's makeup,' and a former staffer said Trump demanded Tic Tacs and 'Bronx Colors' face makeup in his bedroom, with housekeepers regularly bringing new shirts due to rust-coloured collar stains. Grisham's 2021 memoir also detailed his daily makeup routine and his self-haircut with huge scissors.

+1 source·25 August 2026 · 15:39 UTC

Two killed, Afipsky oil refinery on fire in Russia's Krasnodar after Ukrainian drone attack; governor confirms

The attack also injured two workers at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, and Ukraine's General Staff said it struck the refinery and a gas plant in Astrakhan. Russia's defence ministry reported shooting down 148 drones overnight.

·25 August 2026 · 15:39 UTC

Five more arrested over A66 crash that killed seven, including two police officers; police link group to serious organised crime

The five new arrests bring the total to 17, with four of the five having 37 previous convictions for offences including car theft and drug possession. Two suspects have already appeared in court, with Kai Beattie, 19, charged with firearm possession and Cameron George, 26, remanded on drug charges.

+2 sources·25 August 2026 · 15:17 UTC

President Tinubu orders rescue after mass kidnapping in Niger State; 'Terror will not cow Nigeria,' he says

The armed group posted a video on Facebook and WhatsApp showing about 600 women, children and older people abducted during the mosque attack. Reuters could not independently verify the figure, but if confirmed it would rank among Nigeria's largest mass kidnappings in recent years.

·25 August 2026 · 14:22 UTC

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran, says they 'will only further intensify tensions' as Treasury expands authority to five sectors

The Treasury's expanded sanctions target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping, and nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels. Iranian oil exports to China have dropped below 800,000 barrels per day, while Trump and Xi are set to meet in Washington next month.

·25 August 2026 · 14:05 UTC

U.S. prepares to return Mideast diplomats evacuated before Iran war; first to Lebanon, full staffing for Israel, Jordan, Oman

The State Department said it 'continuously reviews the security posture' and is 'adjusting our staffing posture at certain posts' based on latest assessments. Embassies in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Lebanon will initially cap at 85% staffing, while Iraq, Kuwait, and Bahrain at 75%.

·25 August 2026 · 13:56 UTC

Saudi Arabia funds $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park complex near Paris; part of Macron's Choose France push to draw foreign investment

The investment is part of Macron's Choose France initiative, which at its June summit drew $108 billion in commitments across 71 projects. This theme park deal underscores the initiative's success in attracting major foreign capital to France.

+1 source·25 August 2026 · 13:45 UTC

Andrew Tate rented supercars and borrowed a yacht to appear 'uberwealthy', his lawyer says; legal filing argues business model depends on online attention

The filing also claims the $2.1m Aston Martin and $5m and $7m Bugattis in Tristan's videos were rented, and the superyacht was paid promotion. It dismisses a 'Mexican passport' as a cardboard prop for a Halloween costume.

·25 August 2026 · 13:45 UTC

Germany 'under threat,' Merz says after another explosive drone found near Leipzig airport; latest device reported Aug. 14

Merz said the government is working intensively with security agencies and will present findings shortly, adding that there is 'circumstantial evidence pointing to the perpetrators.' Interior Minister Dobrindt earlier suggested a state actor was behind the threat, and the government is seeking to give intelligence services more leeway against adversaries like Russia.

·25 August 2026 · 13:33 UTC

Tourist horrified as server leaves disgusting note on breakfast bill after simple request; says 'still in shock'

After the incident went viral, Clara received racist comments and was surprised by how many people admitted to similar acts, with one netizen saying, 'Just imagine how many times they did that and got away with it.' Others debated whether such behavior is common, with one commenter noting they've never seen it in food service.

+1 source·25 August 2026 · 13:33 UTC

Trump's Arctic saber-rattling boosts Iceland's pro-EU campaign as Aug. 29 referendum on restarting accession talks nears

Icelandic PM Kristrún Frostadóttir admitted concern after Trump confused Greenland and Iceland, saying 'It's a massive issue.' If Iceland joins, Norway and Liechtenstein would be the only non-EU members of the European Economic Area, prompting Norway's PM to urge attention.

·25 August 2026 · 13:33 UTC

NSA Ajit Doval says Modi, Xi gave 'clear and positive direction' to India-China ties as Beijing talks mark steady return to normalcy

The 25th round of Special Representatives talks included detailed 'small group' discussions lasting over 90 minutes, with Doval calling the round 'very important' ahead of the BRICS Summit. Xi is expected to attend the September 12 meet in New Delhi, his first visit to India in seven years.

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25 August 2026 · 12:22 UTCChina, India hold 25th round of talks on boundary question in Beijing; special representatives meet Tuesday 25 August 2026 · 06:35 UTCNSA Ajit Doval calls on Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng ahead of border talks; meeting with Wang Yi set for later in Beijing