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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 — the most important stories, distilled to just the facts
Global health crisis, political shifts, and major events mark today's news roundup
A fast-growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 2,000 deaths, raising international health concerns. Political developments include primary election results in six U.S. states and key changes in White House staff. Additionally, significant events such as a major earthquake in Colombia, a large oil spill in Oman, and technological product launches by Google highlight the day's news.
Key Developments
- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the second-largest on record, with over 2,000 fatalities.
- Primary elections in six U.S. states showed increased Democratic voter turnout and mixed results for both parties.
- Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary and adviser to President Trump, announced her departure to focus on family.
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed over 227 people and caused widespread rescue efforts.
- An oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi off Oman’s coast has reached mainland beaches, threatening marine habitats.
- Google unveiled new Pixel phones, smartwatches, and tracking devices emphasizing artificial intelligence enhancements.
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