BREAKING, Kim Yo Jong said she was not aware of any conversations between her brother and US President Donald TrumpPublished August 19, 2026August 19, 2026The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has denied any ongoing communications between US President Donald Trump and her brother, maintaining that the United States continues to engage in … Read more
A federal judge has decided that the Trump administration can move forward with canceling Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which provides humanitarian protection to immigrants, for approximately 5,000 Ethiopians living in the United States. “Those who had TPS canceled are in our nation ILLEGALLY,” the department of homeland security posted on X after the ruling. “They … Read more
The Israeli military has ordered a criminal investigation into the murder in Gaza of five-year-old Hind Rajab, whose death was internationally condemned after a desperate recording of her speaking to paramedics was broadcast around the world. The Palestinian girl was one of seven family members traveling in a vehicle that was attacked by Israel in … Read more
Listen to this articleDear 2 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated using AI-based technology. Pronunciation errors may occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve results. Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios revealed on Wednesday that he tested positive for cocaine and was provisionally suspended from tennis. The 31-year-old Australian … Read more
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo now exceeds 5,000, government data showed late Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease. The 17th Ebola epidemic in Congo became the largest in the country’s history in terms of number of cases in … Read more
6 hours agoNewsDuration 10:46U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States will scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost and “hostile” messaging toward North Korea. Andrew Chang looks at why Washington is taking a step back now and what Trump’s move may indicate for the future of the US-South Korea alliance. … Read more
Meta Platforms rejected accusations by US states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, as a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet began Tuesday. A bipartisan group from 29 U.S. states is suing Meta, potentially seeking tens or … Read more
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record sea temperatures across Europe, scientists said Wednesday, warning of serious consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 … Read more
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 6, 2026 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Treasury yields retreated slightly on Tuesday after long-term bonds hit their highest level in nearly two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation. The yield on the 30-year US … Read more
Opening statements in a landmark US case brought by a bipartisan coalition of 29 states against Meta – the parent company of Facebook and Instagram – began on Tuesday, with Colorado, California, New Jersey and Kentucky arguing that the company’s popular social media apps were designed in ways that harmed the mental health of young … Read more