GOP senators look to pass Trump’s voting bill as part of a budget package that funds the Iran war and Pentagon after recess
While the Senate wrapped up many key priorities in overnight votes, advancing Trump's SAVE America Act was not among them.
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First day of checks on travelers from Italy: police ask for documentation from only 5% or 10% of passengers
Registrations have started at Barajas and El Prat and have been extended during the morning to those at Málaga, Seville, Bilbao, Alicante and Valencia.
Iran says deal with Oman on control of strait is close
Iran has said that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, while the United Arab Emirates said Iran had hit another ship there.
EU channels a further €30 million into Ukraine’s Energy Support Fund, raising its total contribution to €279 million
The top-up follows recent transfers from Luxembourg and Denmark, the latter adding more than €10 million to the same mechanism.
UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
Iran's Abbas Araghchi said talks with Oman were 'approaching the final stages' but warned that 'this is not a sign of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz'.
Unknown projectile hits vessel near Oman, UKMTO says
Unknown projectile hits vessel near Oman, UKMTO says A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile about 33km off the coast of Khasab, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said, citing…
Air Defense Gaps Directly Worsen Ukraine's Economic Outlook, Analyst Warns
Ukraine's civilian economy and its air defenses are not separate systems, analyst Oleksandra Betliy said at an online panel on independent economic forecasts: when air defense fails to protect the…
2027: Kogi East APC Stakeholders Back Tinubu, Ododo, Demand Power Rotation
• Say East will no longer be appendage to any political bloc Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general election, critical stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Manipur govt announces free movement on NH, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to resume
As part of the government’s ongoing peace-building and reconciliation efforts, the CM visited Kangpokpi district headquarters
Former West Ham co-chair Sullivan attends home game despite advice not to
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.
Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general by narrowest of margins in the middle of the night
The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Trump returned to the White House.
College sports bill doesn’t get vote, but does get spot on the Senate’s September calendar
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate that…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if US accepts Tehran’s conditions
The comments add uncertainty to diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring commercial shipping through the strategically vital waterway.
How Trump’s Priorities May Impact The Midterms
Panelists joined to discuss the president’s continued interest in renovating landmarks in the nation’s capital.
Spain deploys 275 firefighters to tackle Andalusia forest blaze
Authorities said the blaze, burning north of the town of Niebla, was active across an area of around 4,000 hectares.
Trump’s UK grant push for ‘public education’ courses: Why US embassy’s $500,000 scheme is raising concerns
The funding announcement, which uses terminology embraced by the pro-Trump Maga movement, says the programmes should seek to encourage a ‘national conversation’ on the 'shared civilizational values'…
Ash from Sicily's Mount Etna suspends arrivals at airport
Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, shot out smoke and ash in a new eruption, forcing the suspension of arrivals at a nearby airport on Sicily.
Interview: Protests against Artificial Intelligence: "There is no method to know: 'That is safe'"
In the US, fear of artificial intelligence is growing. The protest movement PauseAI US warns of existential risks. Founder Holly Elmore is calling for a halt to development.
100+ horns on a bike? Video of Uttarakhand Police ‘seizing’ modified motorcycle goes viral
A motorcycle fitted with over 100 horns has gained viral attention on social media, allegedly seized by Uttarakhand Police during the Kanwar Yatra.
Judge Blasts Lawyers in Trump Admin lawsuit: ‘Better Suited for Cable News’
Judge ruled against SPLC's bid to dismiss its criminal case, finding insufficient evidence of politically motivated prosecution
Yemen's army and Houthis exchange attacks, raising fears of large-scale conflict
Yemen ’s army has attacked the Houthis on several fronts in response to attacks by the Iran-backed rebels on Marib city, raising fears of a return to large-scale conflict across the country.
'CM Yogi is rattled': Cong attacks BJP for sabotaging 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj
KC Venugopal dded that no “petty” tactics will deter Rahul Gandhi’s efforts from raising the issues of the students.
JI postpones Sunday sit-ins, sets Aug 16 for nationwide protests
Postpones Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar and Quetta sit-ins by a week, citing Independence Day celebrations
S'porean man, 20, used ChatGPT to pose as 14-year-old girl online & extort S$20,000 from another man
He felt guilty after reflecting on what he had done and returned the money by the next day.
Farewell ceremony for volunteer Yukov held in Kyiv
A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv on Saturday, August 8, 2026, for Oleksiy Yukov, a volunteer, military archaeologist, and head of the Platsdarm humanitarian search group.
IAF officer ‘honey-trapped’ by Pakistani agent; arrested for sharing secret defence information
The IAF officer is also accused of installing data-stealing software on a colleague's mobile phone in an alleged attempt to gain control of the device
Zelenskyy Calls for More Funding for Ukraine’s Defense Industry and Tougher Sanctions Against Russia
Ukraine’s defense industry has the capacity to significantly increase production, but this requires additional funding, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on August 8 during a joint press conference…
Demands for justice: Operation Ubuntu's fight against xenophobia
Operation Ubuntu mobilises across South Africa to demand accountability from the government regarding xenophobia and the treatment of migrants.
‘Organs unable to cope’: Jharkhand student leader’s health worsens after 15-day fast
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto is facing a critical decline in health as he continues his hunger strike to advocate for essential reforms in Jharkhand's recruitment examination system. In response to the protests, the government has pledged to take the demands seriously and has set up a dedicated email ID for suggestions.
BREAKING: Tension In Osun After Boy Was Shot During APC Campaign In Ilesa, Party Members Injured
BREAKING: Tension In Osun After Boy Was Shot During APC Campaign In Ilesa, Party Members Injured The boy was reportedly sitting inside his mother’s shop when gunshots were fired during the campaign.
P Pinang henti ANPR serta-merta, semak semula perincian
Keputusan dibuat selepas kerajaan negeri terima maklum balas rakyat berhubung pelaksanaan sistem itu oleh MBPP dan MBSP.
Supriya Sule opposes FCRA Bill, urges Centre to withdraw it or send it to JPC
Supriya Sule opposes the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its current form. She urges the government to withdraw the proposed legislation or send it to a Joint Parliamentary…
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions about race and sexual orientation.
While NDC is delivering on campaign promises, NPP is still dancing in opposition – Osman Ayariga
Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority (NYA) and Deputy National Youth Organiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has taken a swipe at the New…
US Munitions Strain Complicates Iran Strategy
The US remains outside formal negotiations with Iran as Oman and Tehran discuss arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, leaving the diplomatic path uncertain and raising the possibility of renewed…
Unmasked: the doctor who helps put prisoners to death
Dr Mark Fowler assisted in the failed execution of a Tennessee prisoner. Physicians are meant to heal patients - why is he working in the death chamber?
Why Rhode Island may oust a sitting governor over a bridge
If Gov. Dan McKee becomes the first sitting U.S. governor to lose a primary in eight years, it won’t be to the insurgent left or a youthful challenger.
How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict
The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert US and allied navies from warfare in a…
Support for the family of slain teacher Siyabonga Tshabalala
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile visits the family of Siyabonga Tshabalala, a dedicated educator tragically shot in Tsakane.
Zelenskyy says US will send Patriot interceptors monthly – but not enough to protect from Russian attacks
Speaking in Belgrade, the president also said Kyiv is looking for extra missiles from Germany, Poland, Norway, the Netherlands and Israel.
Powerball grows to highest jackpot of the year
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
Odesa region receives 6 generators from Polish Voivodeship – administration
Odesa region has received six medium- and small-capacity generators from the West Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland; they will be installed in medical facilities, according to Head of the regional…
Abia Leadership Academy, Strategic Institution For Training Future Leaders, Says Gov
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, says the Abia State Leadership Academy was established as a strategic institution where ethics, values, and practical leadership skills…
Remains of Poles massacred by Ukrainian nationalists in WWII exhumed in Ukraine
Around half of the remains belonged to children, and most show signs of brutal deaths, including skulls pierced with farming tools.
Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
Senior Democrats have discussed using hearings, subpoenas and document requests to obtain records from entities tied to Trump's orbit, the sources said.
Is the Drone in Leipzig Part of Moscow’s Hybrid War?
Following the Aug. 5 discovery of an explosive-laden drone near a Ukrainian cargo plane at Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, European media and political analysts are warning of an escalating Russian hybrid warfare campaign.
54,000-litre petrol tanker catches fire at Kawanpe on Tema-Buipe journey
A fuel tanker carrying about 54,000 litres of petrol from Tema to Buipe caught fire at Kawanpe in the in the Kintampo North Municipality of the Bono East Region.
Gov Yahaya Receives Report of Taskforce Committee on Reforms, Revitalisation of Basic, Technical Education
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, yesterday received the report of the Taskforce Committee on the Reforms and Revitalisation of Basic and Technical…
89-year-old man burnt to death after fire outbreak at Aputuogya in Ashanti Region
An 89-year-old man, identified as Kwaku Opoku, has died after he was trapped and burnt in a fire that destroyed parts of a five-bedroom house at Aputuogya in the Ashanti Region.
Iran war: IRGC says Hormuz to open if US accepts Iran's terms
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz did not depend on the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman. DW has more.
Why some B.C. farmers stay to fight, despite wildfire evacuation orders
Some B.C. farmers are defying wildfire evacuation orders to protect homes, orchards and livestock, saying generations of work are too much to abandon.
War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. If they do, experts say anything could happen, from war to terrorism to ending diplomatic ties.
KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi declares bid to reclaim Laikipia governor seat
Muriithi, who served as Laikipia governor from 2017 to 2022, announced in Nyahururu town on Saturday that he will contest the seat on a Reform Party of Kenya (RPK) ticket.
Ukraine says it struck 2 oil refineries in Russia
Ukraine's recent strikes have targeted some of the biggest oil refineries in Russia, seeking to further exacerbate the country's fuel crisis.
Is retirement just Sundays on repeat? Here's what happens when work no longer defines you
Retirement often promises freedom after decades of work, but the changes it brings are no less demanding than those of other milestones in life.
As a mum of 3, I think doing schoolwork on devices should count under screen time guidelines
As schools increasingly rely on digital learning, mother-of-three Wang Yingyu argues that the level of screen time devoted to schoolwork deserves just as much scrutiny as recreational use, especially…
Vučić wishes Ukraine success in opening and closing all EU negotiating clusters as soon as possible
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić wished Ukraine to open and close all negotiating clusters on its path to EU membership as soon as possible and assured Ukraine of Serbia’s support.
Osotsi warns Oparanya against being misled by Junet
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya not to be misled by Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed amid ongoing political realignments within the…
Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel
Malaysia seizes container suspected of carrying goods bound for Israel Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 08/08/2026 - 12:50 The seizure comes as Kuala Lumpur enforces restrictions on exports to Israel and fulfils its commitments under The Hague Group A Singapore Police Coast Guard boat patrols the Johor Strait near Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, on…