Russian missile attacks have caused many civilian deaths in Ukrainian cities, as Ukraine no longer has enough Patriot missiles to stop them. Ukraine has responded by targeting Russian fuel supplies and military equipment, which has hurt Russia’s economy and military operations.
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Russian missiles have killed dozens of civilians in multiple Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Zhytomyr.
Civilian deaths in Ukraine from Russian attacks reached a record 437 in July, with thousands injured.
Ukraine’s Patriot missile defense system is depleted, allowing more Russian ballistic missiles to reach targets.
Russia used additional ballistic missiles, including weapons reportedly from North Korea.
Ukraine launched strikes on Russian fuel and ammunition supplies, making gains on the battlefield.
Ukrainian forces have disabled many Russian supply ships and destroyed power and communication infrastructure in Crimea.
Ukraine hit a Russian rocket engine workshop 800 km from Moscow, damaging facilities supporting satellite launches.
Russian satellites are important for guiding their military fire, and losing them affects Russia’s war efforts.
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Firebombs were thrown at luxury cars outside a wedding venue in Birmingham, England, setting two cars on fire and causing guests to run for safety. Police and firefighters responded, no one was injured, and an investigation is ongoing.
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The incident took place at the Royal Shalimar wedding venue in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, around 8:30 pm on Wednesday.
Three firebombs were thrown toward the venue entrance and the parked cars.
Two luxury cars, a Lamborghini and a McLaren, caught fire.
Three men dressed in black were seen leaving the scene in a white Volkswagen Golf.
Firefighters put out the fires; no people were trapped or hurt.
The venue said safety was their top priority and thanked emergency services.
Police are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses.
Authorities ask anyone with information to contact them via their website or phone.
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Hayden Panettiere's mother has spoken publicly about their difficult relationship following the actor's sudden death. This discussion happened around the time of what would have been Panettiere's 37th birthday. The skincare brand Neutrogena also shared remarks about their association with the late actress.
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Hayden Panettiere, an actor, has passed away unexpectedly.
Her mother has now talked about their troubled relationship.
This discussion coincides with what would have been Panettiere's 37th birthday.
Neutrogena, a skincare company, commented on working with Panettiere.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The article mentions the availability of more coverage in the CBS News app.
Details about the cause of death or further family statements were not included.
The focus is on family reactions and brand statements after her death.
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Japan’s justice ministry ended its partnership with Netflix’s dating show "Badly in Love" after public criticism over the show’s focus on young people with criminal pasts. The ministry said the show does not support crime but decided to stop collaborating because many people felt uncomfortable with how the show portrayed past crimes.
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The justice ministry in Japan had a campaign featuring Netflix’s dating show "Badly in Love," which includes participants with past criminal behavior.
The show features young people who were once involved in gangs or criminal activities, living together to find love.
Netflix reported that the show is popular in Japan and other Asian countries like South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Critics said the show seemed to praise or make light of crimes, causing discomfort for crime victims.
The ministry originally supported the show for showing personal growth and chances to change one’s life.
One controversial episode showed a participant admitting to a dangerous crime as a teen.
The ministry clarified that cancelling the partnership does not mean it opposes rehabilitation efforts for former offenders.
The show’s producers said they tried to show the participants as young people with struggles, not to justify past violence.
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Several people were hurt after a sword attack at Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden. Police arrested one man and said there is no current danger to the public.
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The attack happened at around 14:00 local time on Friday at a high school in central Sweden.
Police arrested one suspect and may have shot him in the leg.
The local council did not announce how many people were injured.
Eight other nearby schools were put on lockdown for safety.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called the event a serious incident and said police are investigating.
Sweden has had several attacks on schools in recent years, including a deadly mass shooting in 2025.
Previous attacks included a sword attack in 2015 and a violent attack in 2022 that killed two teachers.
After the 2025 shooting, the government tightened gun laws because the shooter legally owned rifles.
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A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed by Israeli settlers after a rock-throwing incident in the occupied West Bank. Turkey is seeking an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his involvement in stopping boats trying to break a naval blockade of Gaza. Lebanon's recent economic growth has ended due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
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A Palestinian teenager, Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh, was killed by Israeli settlers in Sa’ir, north of Hebron.
Another man was wounded by Israeli settler gunfire during the same incident.
An Israeli official said soldiers responded after Palestinians threw rocks at Israeli civilians; some Israelis were injured.
A 58-year-old Palestinian named Fathi Khazem was fatally shot by Israeli forces in Jenin during an operation; he reportedly tried to stab a soldier.
The West Bank has seen escalating violence, with around 87 Palestinians killed in about 1,500 attacks this year.
Turkey has requested an international arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over the interception of ships trying to break the Gaza naval blockade.
The Turkish court charges include genocide, crimes against humanity, torture, unlawful detention, and hijacking related to the May naval interception.
Lebanon’s economy has declined following the recent war between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Tornadoes hit Dover, Delaware, and Long Island, New York, causing damage and flooding. Cleanup and rescue efforts are ongoing, but no serious injuries have been reported.
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A tornado was reported in Dover, Delaware, damaging buildings and blowing off a motel roof.
A tornado touched down on Long Island’s Atlantic Beach, starting as a waterspout over the Atlantic Ocean.
Emergency teams rescued dozens of people stranded in cars during flash floods in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Flooding caused part of the Long Island Expressway in Queens to shut down temporarily.
Officials are assessing the damage and cleaning up debris in the affected areas.
Dover lifted its state of emergency to let residents and businesses return to normal.
Police warned of blocked roads and urged people to allow extra travel time.
Rescues in Jersey City used inflatable boats to reach people trapped by floodwaters.
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In a small village in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, solar panels and batteries now provide steady electricity, replacing unreliable power from generators. This change helps farmers store crops, irrigate land, and run their farms more efficiently, showing how energy projects work best when local people are trained to manage them and use power to support their communities.
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Kulak is a farming village in Iraq’s Kurdistan region that had an erratic power supply for years.
The village now uses solar panels and batteries to get electricity all day and night.
Reliable power keeps water pumps running and allows farmers to store crops in cold storage.
The solar project includes local training so residents can operate and maintain the systems themselves.
Iraq is vulnerable to climate change, with droughts and extreme heat affecting farmland.
Many rural areas in Iraq face daily power cuts despite the country’s oil production.
Decentralized solar power is seen as a long-term solution, not just a temporary fix.
The success of energy projects depends on local skills and managing power for community needs, not just installing equipment.
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The new Spider-Man movie had a song by Russian singer Monetochka that was removed from both the Russian and Ukrainian versions of the film. Russia censored the song because Monetochka criticizes the Russian government, while Ukraine removed it due to it being a Russian song during the conflict.
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The song "Monopoly" by Russian singer Monetochka is in the newest Spider-Man movie.
Monetochka opposes Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and supports Ukrainian refugees.
Ukraine removed the song from their version of the film after public complaints.
Russia also removed the song from unofficial copies of the movie shown in theaters.
Monetochka was labeled a foreign agent by Russian authorities and faces a prison sentence in Russia.
She now lives in exile in Lithuania.
The film’s director was pleased with the song and audience reaction before it was censored.
Sony Pictures officially stopped distributing the film in Russia due to the war.
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South African prosecutors have dropped fraud and corruption charges against Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, head of the police crime intelligence division, and six other officers. The charges were related to the appointment of a civilian to a key intelligence post and were dismissed following a review by the chief prosecutor.
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Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo and six police officers faced fraud and corruption charges over a civilian appointment in the intelligence unit.
The charges were dropped in a Pretoria court after a recent review by South Africa’s chief prosecutor.
The civilian appointed, Dineo Mokwele, was initially labeled unqualified, but evidence showed she had many certificates and was qualified.
Mokwele’s qualifications were also confirmed at the ongoing Madlanga Commission inquiry into police corruption.
Gen Khumalo has led South Africa’s Crime Intelligence since 2022 and has over 20 years of police experience.
South Africa’s police have faced longstanding issues with corruption, political interference, and crime-fighting challenges.
The Madlanga Commission was set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa to investigate police corruption and organized crime influence.
Andrea Johnson, former head of a corruption investigation unit, apologized for previously doubting Mokwele’s qualifications.
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Moroccan families are searching for their relatives who crossed into the Spanish enclave Ceuta during a large migration wave last month. More than 70,000 people entered Ceuta on July 30-31, but thousands remain missing or stranded, and many families are waiting for news near the border.
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Over 70,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco on July 30 and 31, 2026.
Between 2,000 and 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta as others have left.
The official death toll from the crisis is 91, with 80 deaths in Spain and 11 in Morocco.
A Moroccan rights group estimates the death toll to be at least 141.
Spanish authorities have found many bodies at sea but have trouble identifying them.
Spain has set up a special office to help find missing migrants.
Some bodies started to be buried in Ceuta without confirmed identities, but they are recorded by number for future identification.
Families are camping near the border and visiting hospitals and police stations to find information about their missing loved ones.
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The podcast episode discusses whether Andy Burnham’s current rise in popularity is genuine or just because he is new in his political role. The hosts also talk about issues inside Keir Starmer’s team, conflicts within the Reform Party, and the public’s reaction to a recent emergency alarm.
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The episode explores Andy Burnham’s popularity and what it might mean for his future support.
It reviews problems inside Starmer’s number 10 team, based on Sue Gray’s views.
The show discusses internal disagreements within the Reform Party.
The public’s feeling about a recent emergency alarm is also discussed, noting some found it annoying.
The Newscast podcast is hosted by Adam Fleming and features political analysts from different media.
Listeners can hear Newscast on smart speakers and participate in an online community.
The podcast provides daily political news and analysis from the BBC.
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Conor Kennedy, son of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has been charged by a Moscow court for fighting alongside Ukraine’s army. He is among several Americans placed on Russia’s wanted list amid tension between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
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Conor Kennedy was charged by a Moscow court for acting as a mercenary with Ukraine’s armed forces.
The court authorized his arrest in absentia, meaning he was charged without being present.
Kennedy posted on Instagram in October 2022 about joining Ukraine’s International Legion for a short time.
Other Americans, including politicians, business people, and journalists, are also on Russia’s wanted list.
Senator Lindsey Graham and Meta spokesperson Andy Stone are among the Americans listed by Russia.
Some wanted individuals joined Ukraine’s forces or supported Ukraine publicly, leading to charges by Russia.
The charges can carry up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The situation reflects ongoing conflict and tension between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine.
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President Trump’s wish to meet North Korea’s leader along with reducing joint military exercises with South Korea may affect how U.S. allies view America’s commitment to their security. These actions could change the dynamics between the U.S., South Korea, and North Korea.
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President Trump wants to meet North Korea’s leader.
The U.S. is reducing joint military exercises with South Korea.
Joint exercises are training events where U.S. and South Korean forces practice working together.
Cutting back on exercises might signal less U.S. support for South Korea’s defense.
U.S. allies pay close attention to America’s military activities in the region.
These moves can influence the balance of power between North and South Korea.
The situation involves important security concerns in East Asia.
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This year's El Nino is expected to be the strongest ever recorded. It could cause severe weather around the world and make 2027 the hottest year in history, showing how climate change will affect the future.
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El Nino is a climate pattern that warms the Pacific Ocean waters near the equator.
The 2026 El Nino is predicted to be the most intense in over 100 years.
Extreme weather events, like storms and droughts, may increase because of this El Nino.
2027 could become the hottest year ever recorded globally.
Scientists say this El Nino reveals what the world might face by the late 2030s due to climate change.
The UK's Met Office is one of the main organizations studying this event.
Human-caused climate change makes the effects of El Nino worse.
The article was issued by France 24 on August 21, 2026.
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This article shows maps and data about tornadoes that have hit the United States in 2026. It highlights that Illinois has had a record number of tornadoes this year and explains how tornado activity has changed month by month across the country.
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Illinois recorded 203 confirmed tornadoes in 2026, more than three times its usual yearly average.
January had 23 tornado reports, below the usual average of 39 for that month.
February saw 52 tornado reports, 44% higher than the average since 1991.
March had 202 tornado reports, about 2.5 times the 1991–2020 average, with heavy activity around Chicago and Northern Indiana.
April recorded 304 tornado reports, 67% above average and among the highest on record.
May had only 168 tornado reports, the least active May since 2020, despite it usually being the peak tornado month.
June experienced 374 tornado reports, 176% above average, with high activity in Illinois and Indiana.
July had 129 tornado reports, slightly above the usual average.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing very quickly, with over 2,500 people dead. Half of these deaths happened in just the last 20 days, making it the largest and fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in the country’s history.
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More than 2,500 people have died from Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Half of the deaths occurred in the past 20 days.
The outbreak is growing exponentially, meaning the number of cases is increasing very rapidly.
This is the biggest Ebola outbreak ever recorded in the country.
The spread rate is faster than any previous Ebola outbreak on record.
The information was shared by a senior United Nations official coordinating the response to the disease.
Ebola is a deadly virus that causes severe bleeding and organ failure.
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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that building Israeli settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank threatens the possibility of creating two separate states for Israelis and Palestinians. The UN said the E1 settlement could cut off the West Bank into two parts, harming the area's unity and peace efforts.
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The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern about illegal Israeli settlement outposts in the West Bank.
The focus is on the E1 area, where new settlements are planned or expanding.
The UN spokesperson said the E1 settlement would separate the West Bank into northern and southern parts.
This separation could damage the possibility of a peaceful two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
The UN considers the settlements illegal under international law.
The issue affects the political and geographic integrity of the Palestinian territory.
The warning came in a statement released on August 21, 2026.
The situation remains a key point of conflict in the Middle East peace process.
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A judge has ruled that Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, is fit to stand trial on sex trafficking charges. Despite previous concerns about his mental health, evidence from medical records and phone call recordings showed he understands the trial and can participate in his defense. The trial will start on October 26, 2025.
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Mike Jeffries faces more than a dozen charges related to sex trafficking and prostitution violations.
He was previously declared mentally incompetent due to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Judge Nusrat Choudhury reviewed medical records and over 100 hours of phone call recordings.
The judge found Jeffries can understand the trial and learn new information.
Accommodations will be made in court due to Jeffries’ age (81) and cognitive issues, including shorter daily sessions and breaks.
Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and James Jacobson were charged in October 2024.
They have pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The case followed an investigation that exposed a global sex trafficking operation linked to the trio.
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