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Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers

August 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Dozens of migrants arrived by boat on Cala Del Barco beach on Spain’s southeastern coast. Spanish authorities found 62 people on the boat.

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The migrants arrived at Cala Del Barco beach in southeastern Spain.
They came by boat.
Spanish Civil Guard located 62 migrants on the boat.
Videos of the arrival were shared on social media.
The event surprised beachgoers in the area.

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A question looms over Harry’s return to the UK. Can he rebuild his relationship with Prince William?

August 21, 2026 • AP News

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Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to the United Kingdom from California with their children. They will live privately and not return to royal duties, while questions remain about whether Harry can rebuild his relationship with his brother, Prince William.

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Harry and Meghan will move to the UK soon, enrolling their children in British schools.
They plan to live in a private home outside London, not resuming royal duties.
Harry and William’s relationship was damaged by Harry’s public criticisms of the royal family.
The family’s return raises concerns about how they will fit back into the royal scene without overshadowing others.
King Charles III, Harry’s father, is undergoing cancer treatment.
Harry wants his children to grow up in Britain and close to their grandfather.
A recent meeting between Harry, Meghan, King Charles, and the children may have helped ease tensions.
The couple’s decision follows concerns about safety and division in the United States.

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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

August 21, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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British rapper and YouTuber Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, known as Yung Filly, will have a retrial in Australia on three rape charges. A jury previously found him not guilty on some charges but could not decide on others, and he faces sentencing on assault charges before the retrial.

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Yung Filly is the stage name of Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, a British rapper and social media star.
He faces 10 charges related to alleged sexual assault and rape after an incident in Perth, Australia, in 2024.
Last month, a jury found him not guilty on three counts of sexual penetration without consent.
He was also cleared of one assault charge and a strangulation charge.
The jury found him guilty of two counts of assault causing bodily harm.
Yung Filly denies all the charges.
The alleged incident involved a 20-year-old fan and took place in a hotel room after a nightclub performance.
He will appear in court on 27 August to discuss changes to his bail, but the retrial date has not been decided.

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Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your breath

August 21, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Prince Harry and Prince William have been emotionally distant for about six years due to deep personal issues. Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK, but it is unclear if this will help the brothers repair their strained relationship.

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Prince Harry and Prince William have been separated both physically and emotionally for six years.
Their relationship is marked by anger, resentment, and loss of trust.
The Prince of Wales (William) is still hurt and reluctant to forgive Harry.
Harry has expressed a desire to reconcile and stop fighting.
Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK, which may bring the brothers closer geographically.
Supporters of Prince William want to keep him focused on his public work and avoid distraction from the family drama.
In 2018, the brothers were united by the shared trauma of losing their mother.
The palace has not made official comments regarding Harry and Meghan’s return or the brothers’ relationship.

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Python named Jodie Foster first snake to receive pioneering cancer treatment

August 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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A 23-year-old reticulated python named Jodie Foster at Chester Zoo received a new type of cancer treatment called electrochemotherapy, usually used for humans. After surgery to remove a tumor from her jaw, the treatment helped her recover, and she is now eating and moving normally.

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Jodie Foster is a 15-foot-long, 50 kg reticulated python living at Chester Zoo.
She was diagnosed with a fibrosarcoma, a cancerous tumor in her jaw.
Surgery removed the tumor, but it returned and affected her jawbone.
Electrochemotherapy, combining a cancer drug with electrical pulses, was used in her treatment.
This is believed to be the first time electrochemotherapy was used on a snake.
The treatment made cancer cells absorb the drug better, improving its effect.
Jodie was anesthetized in her habitat and operated on using two joined operating tables.
Post-treatment checks show no signs of the cancer returning.

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Hong Kong convicts two Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

August 21, 2026 • France24

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A Hong Kong court convicted two pro-democracy activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, of inciting subversion for organizing vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. The case highlights concerns about freedom of expression under Hong Kong's national security law.

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Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung led the Hong Kong Alliance, which organized annual candlelight vigils for Tiananmen massacre victims.
Both were found guilty of inciting subversion, a charge linked to violating Hong Kong’s national security law.
Chow Hang-tung is a Cambridge-educated lawyer who has been jailed since 2021 and conducted hunger strikes every June to mark the Tiananmen anniversary.
Lee Cheuk-yan has been involved in labor and human rights activism since the 1970s and witnessed the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989.
The Hong Kong Alliance was dissolved after Beijing imposed the national security law in 2020 following large protests.
Albert Ho, another leader of the Alliance, pleaded guilty to related charges earlier in 2026.
The convictions are seen as a sign of increasing limits on free speech and political activism in Hong Kong.
The activists stated their goal was democratic reform and ending one-party rule but not necessarily the complete elimination of the Communist Party.

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Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges

August 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Two pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of national security charges for organizing candlelight vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. They face up to 10 years in prison as their trial highlights growing restrictions on freedom in Hong Kong.

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Lee Cheuk-yan (69) and Chow Hang-tung (41) are former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China.
They were convicted of "incitement to subversion" for organizing Tiananmen Square vigil events.
The activists denied the charges but were found guilty in a Hong Kong court in 2024.
These vigils were banned starting in 2020 amid COVID-19 and before a new national security law was enforced.
The activists could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
The case is seen as a sign of shrinking freedom of expression in Hong Kong under Beijing’s control.
In 1989, Chinese troops killed many protesters in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square; this event is heavily censored in China.
Another activist, Jimmy Lai, was sentenced to 20 years for similar national security charges earlier in 2024.

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New York, Delaware Tornado Warnings: Videos Shows 'Ominous' Scenes

August 21, 2026 • Newsweek

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Severe storms hit Delaware and New York on Thursday evening, causing damage, flooding, and travel problems. Officials declared states of emergency in Dover, Delaware, and Nassau County, New York, due to reports of tornadoes and waterspouts.

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A possible tornado caused significant damage in Dover, Delaware.
Officials in Dover urged residents to stay off roads and stay home.
Two waterspouts were reported over water near Queens and Long Island, causing damage in parts of southern Queens and Nassau County.
Both Delaware’s Dover and New York’s Nassau County declared states of emergency.
Flooding occurred in New York City, including flooded subway stations during rush hour.
Flight delays and cancellations affected major airports in Philadelphia and the New York City area.
Around 6,750 flights were delayed and about 850 flights canceled across the U.S. due to the storms.
A flood watch was in place from Philadelphia to New York City until early Friday morning, with more storms expected in the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Small plane with 8 aboard crashes in Alaska: FAA

August 21, 2026 • ABC News

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A small plane carrying eight people crashed in a remote area of western Alaska. The plane took off from Anchorage and was flying to Cape Newenham when the crash happened around midday. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will investigate the accident.

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The plane was a Cessna 441 model.
It crashed at about 12:15 p.m. local time on Thursday.
The flight started in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city.
The destination was Cape Newenham, a location in Alaska.
All eight people were on board during the crash.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported the crash.
The NTSB, which investigates crashes, will look into what caused it.
The crash happened in a remote, hard-to-reach part of western Alaska.

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Pakistan’s Imran Khan back to prison after evaluation at hospital

August 21, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken to a hospital for a medical check-up after the Supreme Court ordered it. After the evaluation, he was returned to prison, and the government said he did not need urgent medical treatment.

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Imran Khan is the former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Imran Khan to be evaluated in a hospital.
He was transferred from prison to the hospital for the check-up.
After the medical evaluation, he was sent back to prison.
The government reported that no urgent health problems were found during the evaluation.

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

August 21, 2026 • BBC US

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moved to California in 2020 after leaving the British Royal Family, hoping for more freedom and privacy. They entered Hollywood with notable success, signing deals with Spotify and Netflix, but recently decided to return to the UK amid changes in their entertainment careers.

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Harry and Meghan left their royal duties and moved to California in 2020.
They sought financial independence and more personal freedom in the U.S.
They lived in Montecito, near other celebrities like Oprah Winfrey.
The couple signed multi-year deals with Spotify (up to $25 million) and Netflix ($60-$100 million).
Meghan produced a 12-episode podcast called Archetypes on Spotify.
In 2023, they ended their Spotify deal by mutual agreement.
Their Netflix deal was replaced with a smaller contract during a downturn in the entertainment industry.
Harry published a bestselling memoir, Spare, with a $20 million advance, selling over six million copies worldwide.

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Charter plane carrying 8 crashes near remote radar site in western Alaska, NTSB says

August 21, 2026 • AP News

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A charter plane with eight people crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday. The plane took off from Anchorage and went down near Cape Newenham while approaching the site. Authorities have started a search and rescue mission but have not yet provided details on the condition of those on board.

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The plane was carrying eight people: two pilots and six passengers.
It crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska.
The plane left from Anchorage earlier that day.
The crash happened early Thursday afternoon during the approach to the radar site.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.
The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center began a search and rescue operation after the crash report.
No information about the survivors’ status has been released yet.
Authorities said that the details they have so far are preliminary.

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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

August 21, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, may return to acting after moving back to the UK with Prince Harry and their children. Reports say she has been offered a role, but no details have been confirmed. The family plans to live privately outside London and the children will start school in September.

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Meghan might start acting again after relocating to the UK.
She was offered a role in an upcoming project, though no specifics are known.
Meghan acted as Rachel Zane on the US show Suits for seven seasons before stopping in 2018.
She recently made a cameo appearance as herself in a new comedy.
Meghan and Harry will live in a private home near London, with no royal duties planned.
Their children, Archie (7) and Lilibet (5), will begin school in September in the UK.
The family visited King Charles III recently; it was his first visit with the grandchildren in over four years.
Prince Harry faces court costs from a dismissed legal case involving media companies.

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Charter plane carrying 8 crashes in western Alaska, NTSB official says

August 21, 2026 • CBS News

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A charter plane with eight people crashed near a radar site in western Alaska on Thursday. The plane was approaching Cape Newenham after leaving Anchorage, and authorities have launched a search and rescue mission.

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The plane had eight people on board: two pilots and six passengers.
The crash happened near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site.
The plane took off from Anchorage earlier that day.
The crash occurred early Thursday afternoon during the plane’s descent.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident.
The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center is conducting search and rescue efforts.
Details about the condition of those on board are not yet known.
More information will be provided as the investigation continues.

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Middle East live: Hormuz shipping traffic falls as Iran-US talks stall

August 21, 2026 • France24

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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply due to stalled talks between the US and Iran and increased security concerns. Oil prices have risen as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupts energy supplies.

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Only seven commodity ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, half the number from the previous day.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that handles about 20% of the world's crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
No very large crude oil or liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the strait that day, but one very large gas carrier carrying propane and butane did transit.
US-Iran peace talks have stalled, increasing tensions and risks around shipping in the region.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier strike group arrived in the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict.
President Trump announced new sanctions on Iran to increase economic pressure.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi facilities near the Yemeni border.
Oil prices rose, with Brent crude reaching $93.82 per barrel, continuing a weekly increase due to supply worries from the Middle East conflict.

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Japan executes man who killed five in Pachinko parlour fire

August 21, 2026 • BBC World

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Japan has executed Sunao Takami, who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko gaming parlor in 2009. This is Japan’s first execution in more than a year and the first under the current Justice Minister's administration.

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Sunao Takami, age 58, set fire to a pachinko parlor in Osaka in 2009, killing four customers and one employee.
Takami was sentenced to death in 2011 after a jury and judges rejected his mental illness defense.
Japan and the United States are the only G7 countries that still use the death penalty.
Prisoners on death row in Japan are usually told about their execution just a few hours before it happens.
Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi approved the execution after careful review.
In June 2023, Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, who killed nine people and was known as the “Twitter killer.”
Public opinion polls show strong support for the death penalty in Japan.
Human rights groups criticize Japan for keeping death-row prisoners isolated and for a lack of transparency about executions.

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Tiananmen Square vigil organisers found guilty in Hong Kong of ‘inciting subversion’

August 21, 2026 • Guardian World

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Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of inciting subversion for organizing annual vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown. They face up to 10 years in prison under Hong Kong’s national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Key Facts

Lee Cheuk-yan (69) and Chow Hang-tung (41) were leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance, which organized Tiananmen Square vigils.
They were accused of encouraging people to take part in acts that threaten state power.
The trial lasted 24 days, and a third defendant, Albert Ho, pleaded guilty earlier.
The Hong Kong Alliance has been disbanded and the vigils banned since the 2020 national security law.
The law was introduced after large protests in Hong Kong in 2019 and aims to stop actions seen as challenging Beijing’s authority.
Public vigils for the Tiananmen crackdown were unique to Hong Kong and Macau within China before the ban.
Amnesty International criticized the case, saying the law’s definitions of "subversion" are too vague and broad.
Supporters and human rights groups see the case as evidence of Beijing’s increasing control over Hong Kong’s freedoms.

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US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

August 21, 2026 • France24

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The United States, led by President Donald Trump, is urging its allies and China to join a campaign aimed at putting strong economic pressure on Iran to weaken its government. US officials say they want to avoid more military action by focusing on economic measures, while Iran calls these threats "economic terrorism" and says the efforts will fail.

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President Trump announced a new, intense campaign to isolate and pressure Iran’s economy.
The US wants allies and China to join this economic pressure effort against Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent supports using economic tools to avoid renewed military conflict.
Iran’s government calls the US actions "economic terrorism" and denies they will work.
Details of the planned US measures are expected in a press conference soon.
The US warns nations maintaining ties to Iran could face economic consequences.
China’s President Xi Jinping plans to visit the White House on September 24, amid these tensions.
The US has had sanctions and a naval blockade on Iran for years, yet Iran still manages to continue some activities.

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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

August 21, 2026 • BBC World

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A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for disrespecting the island's Hindu Day of Silence holiday, known as Nyepi. He posted a video showing himself breaking the island’s strict rules during Nyepi, which caused upset among local people.

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The tourist, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, filmed himself on an empty beach during Nyepi, calling the scene "crazy."
Nyepi is a Hindu holiday on Bali where the whole island stays silent, people stay home, and loud noises are banned.
During Nyepi, Bali's airport closes, internet is often cut, entertainment stops, and electricity use is discouraged to maintain silence.
Zgraggen was arrested in March after his video angered many Balinese on social media.
The judge said his actions offended local people and hurt their religious beliefs.
Zgraggen apologized in court, saying he did not understand the rules or intend to insult anyone.
Tourists in the past have been punished or deported for breaking Nyepi rules.
Bali’s growing number of tourists have caused concerns about disrespectful behavior toward local customs.

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HK's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

August 21, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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Two Hong Kong activists, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were found guilty of inciting others to threaten state power under Hong Kong's national security law. They face up to 10 years in jail for organizing annual vigils remembering the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, which have been banned since 2020.

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Lee Cheuk-yan (69) and Chow Hang-tung (41) were convicted under the national security law introduced by China.
They led the Hong Kong Alliance, a group formed to support pro-democracy protests after the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
The national security law was passed in 2020 and bans many forms of dissent and protest.
Annual vigils to commemorate the Tiananmen crackdown were legal in Hong Kong until banned in 2020 due to Covid-19 rules.
A third defendant, Albert Ho (74), pleaded guilty earlier in 2023.
The activists have been in jail since their 2021 arrest.
Human rights groups criticize the law, saying it is vague and restricts freedom.
The Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 involved troops stopping pro-democracy protests, killing hundreds or possibly thousands.

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