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·8 August 2026 · 04:30 UTCBreaking

China issues blue flood alert as Typhoon Dolphin nears; heavy rain forecast across eastern China, with 11 major rivers set to reach severe flood levels

The alert covers Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, and Shanghai, where severe downpours could trigger noticeable rises in Taihu Lake and the Qiantang River. Authorities urge residents to avoid flooded roads and prepare for evacuation in low-lying areas.

+2 sources3 updates

8 August 2026 · 01:52 UTCTyphoon Dolphin approaches China's eastern coast; Zhejiang and Fujian activate geological disaster response as storm nears with 48 m/s winds 7 August 2026 · 16:22 UTCTyphoon Dolphin brings heavy wind and rain to Japan, stranding Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa; China steps up emergency response as storm approaches coast

+1 source·8 August 2026 · 04:08 UTC

Two suspects killed in shootout during Alor Setar kidnap rescue; police arrest six, find loaded guns and machete

The rescued victims, a man in his 70s and a woman in her 30s, were found blindfolded and handcuffed. Police recovered a Beretta pistol with five rounds, a revolver with four rounds, and a machete, and arrested six individuals across Kedah, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur.

·8 August 2026 · 04:08 UTC

Thai teenager kills grandparents, then shoots five more at school and wounds 23 before turning gun on himself; worst mass shooting since 2022

The firearm belonged to the grandfather, and the boy had searched for it in his bedroom, police said. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the teen was stressed from studies and his actions were deliberate, noting he had posted a picture of the gun after Songkran.

+1 source·8 August 2026 · 03:35 UTC

Man, 22, to be charged Aug 8 for causing death of Esso pump attendant while driving deregistered car without licence; faces up to $10,000 fine, 3 years' jail

The attendant, 69, was struck when the driver reversed with the door open and died a day later. The man also faces charges for drug influence, failing to stop, and using a vehicle without insurance; the car has been seized.

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+1 source·7 August 2026 · 23:04 UTC

Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe at Nigel Farage-linked home as part of Ann Widdecombe murder inquiry

The IOPC is investigating a Counter Terrorism Policing London staff member for allegedly failing to pursue a line of inquiry related to the April 2025 burglary. Farage previously said a lit incendiary device was pushed through his letterbox, burning out in the porch without causing serious damage.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 21:28 UTC

Misinformation spreads as video of Toulouse riots after PSG's Champions League win is falsely shared as Ceuta migration rush; officials say some of 72,000 migrants have returned to Morocco

The video, flipped horizontally, shows people ransacking terraces and igniting fires on Toulouse's Rue d'Alsace-Lorraine, near a NYX store, per AFP. Social media posts, including one from a Florida congressional candidate, falsely claimed "thousands of military-aged" flooded into Europe, while another cited "50,000 Moroccan Muslims."

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 20:30 UTC

China's new PLA leaders, many lower-ranked and unannounced, reveal Xi's unfinished military rebuild; air force officers rise as anti-corruption purge continues

Since 2023, 26 full generals have been investigated and 12 have disappeared, leaving the CMC with only two active members. Analysts warn that acting leaders may hesitate in crises, as Xi prioritizes loyalty over experience, with the 21st Party Congress in 2027 set to produce a new line-up.

·7 August 2026 · 20:26 UTC

Spain imposes border controls on all travel from Italy as row over Ceuta migration intensifies; Madrid threatens retaliation if Rome doesn't lift restrictions

The measures, effective at midnight and lasting a month, come a week after Italy suspended Schengen for third-country nationals from Spain, citing security risks. Italy plans to keep checks until at least 15 August, while Spain's counter-measures run until 7 September unless circumstances change.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 19:45 UTC

Senate passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, named for late senator, targeting Moscow and Tehran; bill heads to House

The bill, which passed 86-11, allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas, a tool some Democrats and Sen. Rand Paul criticize as giving too much tariff authority. It also extends sanction authority to limit funding for Iran's weapons and energy sectors.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 17:13 UTC

Indonesia battles Mount Bromo wildfire as El Nino takes root; fire has razed 127 hectares, park closed until further notice

Firefighting efforts rely heavily on wind conditions, with ground crews struggling in steep, cliffside terrain. The BMKG warns the 2026 dry season will be more intense and prolonged, and over 107,000 hectares have burned nationwide since January—more than double the 2023 total.

·7 August 2026 · 13:07 UTC

Former PM Ismail Sabri undergoes successful leadless pacemaker implant at IJN for abnormal heart rhythm; lawyer says he is stable but remains in CCU

The procedure was performed on Friday afternoon, and his lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad said Ismail Sabri was advised to rest. Visitation is limited to close family members, with IJN requesting privacy and updates through authorised channels.

·7 August 2026 · 11:00 UTC

Nurul Izzah, eldest daughter of Malaysia's PM Anwar, takes leave from PKR deputy president post to pursue further studies; Saifuddin Nasution to act as deputy

A source close to Nurul Izzah said she faced "pressure from the party internally" and disagreed with certain directions, while political analyst Syaza Shukri noted she may have lost interest in the role. She will continue as a PKR member and hopes to attend the party's national congress on Aug 15 and 16.

·7 August 2026 · 07:57 UTC

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing visits Thailand; three MoUs signed on labour, water quality, space tech as PM Anutin holds talks

The MoUs cover labour, transboundary water quality management, and space technology, with both sides agreeing to accelerate measures on transboundary haze and establish a joint technical working group on river pollution. Thailand also confirmed readiness to host a Joint Trade Committee meeting later this year.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 07:28 UTC

Oil rises as Iran's draft plan for Strait of Hormuz reopening bans U.S. and Israeli ships; Brent gains 1.25% to $83.52

Iran's draft plan would also bar other nations that have harmed it until compensation is paid, while Iran and Oman reportedly work on transit routes with no deal announced. Westpac warns higher oil prices signal a further inflationary impulse from energy and the Middle East, sending the dollar higher and bonds lower.

+2 sources·7 August 2026 · 07:12 UTC

Mother jailed for life in Vietnam for killing 5-year-old son to claim $200,500 insurance payout; court found she staged drowning

The Da Nang People's Court also sentenced her to six years for insurance fraud, to run concurrently. She had previously served 40 months for theft and bought seven life insurance policies on her four children, naming herself as beneficiary.

·7 August 2026 · 06:13 UTC

South Korea battles historic heatwave as drones warn farmers and residents shelter in airports; record 42.5C, 21 deaths

President Lee Jae Myung called the heat a 'national disaster' and ordered all public agencies to mobilise resources. At least 21 people have died and nearly 2,500 visited emergency rooms since mid-May, prompting cancellations of outdoor events including baseball games.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 06:11 UTC

Singapore unable to conclude any offence committed in baby trafficking case; Indonesian court convicts 19-member syndicate, jailing ringleader 7 years

The Bandung court sentenced 18 women and one man, with mastermind Lie Siu Luan receiving the harshest term. Singapore's MSF and MHA said they will keep working with Indonesian authorities to determine each child's best interest for pending adoption applications.