- ‘Operation Midas’ concludes: How Ukraine’s biggest corruption scandal shook Zelensky’s inner circle
Read More A criminal group led by Vladimir Zelensky’s “wallet” embezzled some $125 million over six years, investigators have said An investigation into a major embezzlement scheme in Ukraine’s energy sector has been completed, the nation’s Western-backed anti-corruption agencies have announced. Dubbed ‘Operation Midas’, the probe lasted for two years, triggered one of the biggest…
Read more: ‘Operation Midas’ concludes: How Ukraine’s biggest corruption scandal shook Zelensky’s inner circle
- US midterm elections 2026 live: Democratic lead grows in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
Read More Scott Colom leads Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes with 96% of the vote counted – a small but growing margin Live results | Republican losses mapped Tell us: how do you feel about the midterm results? Sign up for Breaking News US email Wall Street surged at the open, after Democrats scored…
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- Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject the war
Read MoreAs the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP’s election defeat, but says he’d have done it anyway.As the war Trump launched with Israel against Iran drags into month nine, he acknowledges its role in the GOP’s election defeat, but says he’d have…
Read more: Iran says U.S. election results show Americans reject the war
- Hubert Aiwanger, prominent German politician, found dead in Berlin hotel
Read More Police and prosecutors open investigation into death of the 55-year-old Bavarian state deputy leader A prominent German politician was found dead in a Berlin hotel on Wednesday, police said, adding they had launched an investigation. The cause of death of Hubert Aiwanger, 55, who was deputy leader of southern Bavaria state, was not…
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- How the Mississippi Senate Race Became a Nail-Biter
Read More District Attorney and U.S. Senate candidate for Mississippi Scott Colom speaks as he gives an update on state of Senate race against Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Jackson, Mississippi, on Nov. 4, 2026. —Rogelio V. Solis—Getty Images As Democrats are celebrating a historic blue wave, eyes are on the Senate race in deep-red Mississippi,…
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- Saudi coalition strikes fuel depot near Yemen’s capital
Read MoreThe Houthis have warned Saudi Arabia that they will retaliate by targeting the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam.The Houthis have warned Saudi Arabia that they will retaliate by targeting the Saudi cities of Riyadh and Dammam.
- Trump pick Zacharia gets off to bumpy start in unusual first press briefing: ‘My president, I mean my husband’
Read More Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps Newly-minted press secretary lasts less than 15 minutes in awkward debut before the White House press corps
- Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
Read MorePope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, according to the Vatican.Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, according to the Vatican.
- Terrorists could use AI to target UK with drones and bioweapons, MI5 chief warns
Read More Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising danger from Russia and Iran Sir Ken McCallum said UK was entering ‘new era of national security’ with most threats since the Cold War, as he warned against rising…
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- Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
Read More In an interview with NPR, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was informed the U.S. warned it could cut off access to U.S. weapons and intelligence, but that it hasn’t happened yet. (Image credit: Svet Jacqueline for NPR) In an interview with NPR, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was informed the U.S.…
Read more: Zelenskyy tells NPR Ukraine wants peace but will hit Russia until it follows ceasefire
- Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Read MoreVice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the officials to meet on Friday to discuss a path forward.Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were among the officials to meet on Friday to discuss a path forward.
- Lawyer for Cornell Jane Doe claims more students may have taken part in alleged rape case
Read More The attorney said his client ‘blacked out’ during portions of the assault The attorney said his client ‘blacked out’ during portions of the assault
- Woman claims she was tossed from mechanical genitals ride in Las Vegas bar and hurt
Read More The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent The woman said some of her injuries could be permanent
- Nearly all women arriving on small boats have been raped, says Shabana Mahmood
Read More Home secretary warns people traffickers will exploit asylum seekers because they decide who comes to the UK Nearly all women who try to reach the UK in small boats from northern France have been raped on their journey, Shabana Mahmood has claimed. In an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast, the home…
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- Police investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s Australia ties
Read MoreAustralian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.Australian police and intelligence join the list of those probing the incident.
- Israeli settler rabbi says Palestinians should leave the occupied West Bank
Read MoreVideo shows an Israeli settler rabbi telling peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.Video shows an Israeli settler rabbi telling peace activists that non-Jews in Israel have no national rights.
- Captain and crew members ‘taken into custody’ after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing eight — latest
Read More Full investigation promised by PM of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as rescue teams search for 23 missing Full investigation promised by PM of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus as rescue teams search for 23 missing
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: CIA chief ‘proposed Trump-Putin-Zelensky summit’ during secretive Moscow visit
Read More Talks between Ukraine and Russia have stalled since the US’s invasion of Iran Talks between Ukraine and Russia have stalled since the US’s invasion of Iran
- Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened
Read More An estimated 237 people have been rescued but 18 are missing after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus Republican Turkish party MP Sami Ozuslu told the Guardian late on Sunday that the death toll had risen. “Sadly we are now hearing that…
Read more: Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster – as it happened
- Former Israeli soldiers pose as Pro-Palestinian supporters in the US
Read MoreFormer Israeli soldiers posed as pro-Palestinian supporters in New York City to deceive people into engaging with them.Former Israeli soldiers posed as pro-Palestinian supporters in New York City to deceive people into engaging with them.
- Internally Displaced in Ukraine: Between Hell and a Future That Does Not Exist
Read More UZHGOROD, Ukraine, August 28 (IPS) – It is impossible to ignore. Loudspeakers across the city broadcast a recorded voice announcing a minute’s silence for those who have fallen in the war. After 60 ticks of the second hand, it is time for the national anthem: “Ukraine has not yet perished.” Read the full…
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- Consequences of Inaction: UN Security Council Pressed to Act Before Hunger Becomes Famine
Read More UNITED NATIONS, August 28 (IPS) – Across the board, UN officials and humanitarian organizations urged the Security Council to act before the consequences of food insecurity and famines hit, during a high-level open debate on Tuesday, August 25. More than 80 representatives took part in Tuesday’s conversation on conflict-related food insecurity under the…
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- Scientists unleash army of octopuses to fight off blue crab invasion
Read More The crustaceans have caused huge damage to Italy’s fishing industry The crustaceans have caused huge damage to Italy’s fishing industry
- Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll nears 600
Read MoreRescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
- King Oyo: World’s ‘youngest king’ dies aged 34 after secret illness
Read More King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosed King Oyo leaves behind a son and heir, whose identity has not been disclosed
- Australia news live: search continues for pilot who crashed into sea off NT; Nine Entertainment reports earnings lift
Read More Follow updates live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Angela Jackson, the commissioner of the Productivity Commission, said the body stands by the interim report into the GST, which found the deal with Western Australia to be a costly mistake that should be reversed. Jackson spoke to RN…
Read more: Australia news live: search continues for pilot who crashed into sea off NT; Nine Entertainment reports earnings lift
- Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – live
Read More The sister of the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, is projected to win a special Republican primary election to replace her brother on the November ballot for a full Senate term South Carolina chooses Darline Graham as Republican nominee for US Senate Sign up for the US Breaking News email On Truth…
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- Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff to replace her late brother
Read More The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff
- SoCal man with a guillotine is arrested near U.S. Supreme Court building, police say
Read More A San Diego County man who allegedly drove around with a guillotine in the back of his pickup truck has been arrested near the U.S. Supreme Court Building, authorities say. A San Diego County man who allegedly drove around with a guillotine in the back of his pickup truck has been arrested near…
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- Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, dies following ‘brief battle with cancer’ – latest updates
Read More Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Donald Trump and others mourn star’s death Dolly Parton dies aged 80 | Celebrity tributes | A life in pictures Parton’s peerless career turned country music cliches inside out Share your tributes and memories of Dolly Parton Our picture editors have collated Dolly Parton’s life…
Read more: Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, dies following ‘brief battle with cancer’ – latest updates
- Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
Read More Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Productivity Commission has condemned attacks on its integrity as “unacceptable” after its…
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- US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
Read More Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigration All US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who they deem could end up relying on US assistance,…
Read more: US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
- Is Sudan’s battlefield shaping the terms of its next political phase?
Read MoreArmy gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.Army gains, RSF defections and al-Burhan’s political push point to a possible shift in Sudan’s war.
- From Hasan Piker to Jesse Watters, El-Sayed seeks to focus on affordability amid scrutiny from both sides
Read More Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan distances himself from Twitch streamer and debates Fox News host The Democratic candidate for Senate in the swing state of Michigan has spent the week trying to keep his affordability message front and center as scrutiny mounts from both ends of the political spectrum. In the span of…
Read more: From Hasan Piker to Jesse Watters, El-Sayed seeks to focus on affordability amid scrutiny from both sides
- Suburban Rail Loop: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for controversial SRL
Read More Labor put ‘levy on all public transport fares in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria’ since January 2025, auditor-general says The Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to raise money to help pay for the Suburban Rail Loop and other Big Build projects, the state’s auditor-general has revealed. The auditor-general’s report, tabled in…
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