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Aug 12, 2026
How Social Media Rumours Led To Deadly Migrant Crisis In Spain's Ceuta
The misleading posts were spread across social media, giving migrants the false impression that Spain had relaxed its rules and that people who reached Ceuta by sea would be allowed to stay.
Aug 12, 2026
US Immigration Officers May Get Gloves That Deliver Painful Electric Shocks: Report
ICE plans to buy thousands of electric shock gloves for officers to gain compliance, seriously alarming civil rights advocates over potential misuse
Aug 12, 2026
China Is Winning Back Foreign Tourists, One Viral Reel At A Time
Foreign tourist arrivals in China surged past pre-pandemic levels in 2025, fueled by visa-free entry, social media trends and state tourism promotion
Aug 12, 2026
Why Reporters Are Angry About Trump's Secret Flight Out Of Turkey
About a dozen journalists unknowingly flew out of Turkey as decoys, with one reporter telling the Post, 'That's not my job. I cover the president.
Aug 12, 2026
When Bill Clinton Used A Secret Decoy Plane During 2000 India-Pak Travel
In 2000, the plan was kept secret until Bill Clinton stepped out of the second plane after landing in Islamabad for a six-hour visit under tight security.
Aug 12, 2026
Trump, PM Modi Will Resolve Tariff Issue On Russian Oil Trade: US Official
White House adviser says Trump and PM Modi will resolve US tariff issue on India's Russian oil trade.
Aug 12, 2026
Container Ship Pays $4 Million To Skip Panama Canal Queue Amid Iran War
The near-record high auction figure was paid by the owner of the vessel, the Seaspan Benefactor, according to people familiar with the matter who could not be identified because the auction data is private.
Aug 12, 2026
Bondi shooting hero Ahmed al-Ahmed has assault charges dropped
Al-Ahmed, who maintains his innocence, was accused of putting his father in a headlock in March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe man who disarmed one of the gunmen allegedly responsible for the Bondi beach terror attack has had an assault case against him tossed out.Ahmed al-Ahmed, 44, had been accused of putting his father in a headlock on 9 March and intimidation over an alleged incident in June.The headline on this article was amended on 12 August 2026. A previous version incorrectly said al-Ahmed had been cleared of the charges. Continue reading...
Aug 12, 2026
Ukraine Says Russia Fired North Korean Missiles In Deadly Attack
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least 10 people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday, accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.
Aug 12, 2026
Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat
High temperatures continue across UK with 38C forecast on Thursday and wildfires stretching emergency servicesAndy Burnham will chair an emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat, which has caused wildfires and plunged many parts of Britain into drought.The prime minister will meet ministers, officials and agencies as high temperatures continue across the UK, with temperatures of 33C forecast on Wednesday and up to 38C on Thursday. Continue reading...
Aug 12, 2026
India's High Commissioner Meets PM Modi To Strengthen Bangladesh Ties
India's High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi meets PM Modi to discuss bilateral ties with Bangladesh.
Aug 12, 2026
Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished
Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProminent MPs such as Georgie Purcell and other microparty members will face an uphill battle to retain their seats in Victoria’s upper house after parliament voted to abolish group voting tickets.Victoria’s legislative council was the only remaining upper house in Australia to use the GVT system, in which voters could only choose one party above the line on the ballot paper, with their preferences then allocated by the party if it was knocked out during counting. Continue reading...
