Football transfer rumours: Endrick to Liverpool? Arsenal to swap Martinelli for Yildiz?
Today’s fluff does not do Sudoku After Vinícius Júnior signed a shiny new deal at Real Madrid, Arsenal are having to look elsewhere for a new winger. Turkey’s Kenan Yildizm who plies his trade with Ju
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Uzbekistan’s Uzbekneftegaz, China’s CCDC set key priority areas for co-op
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
Ludwig season two review – the TV equivalent of a comforting but slightly tasteless cup of tea
As a bumbling brainiac trying to solve the mystery of his twin’s disappearance, David Mitchell keeps this cosy crime show afloat
Culture
independent.co.uk
21.08.2026
Baku hosts International conference on Belgian colonial crimes and reparations (PHOTO)
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.08.2026
TV tonight: Brooke Shields stars in a silly murder-mystery comedy
A novelist and a podcaster are an unlikely crime-solving team in You’re Killing Me. Plus: get ready to cry over a robot. Here’s what to watch this evening8pm, U&DramaAllie (Brooke Shields) is a bestse
Culture
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Australia charges man over trying to inform Russia of Ukrainian military activities
The crime of intentional foreign interference carries a penalty of 20 years' imprisonment in Australia.
World
euronews.com
21.08.2026
UK men with heart disease at higher risk of developing and dying from cancer
Decade-long study finds stark gender difference in outcomes of people with heart diseaseMillions of men with heart disease have a higher risk of developing and dying from cancer, according to a decade
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Badgers review – the audience investigates in this true-crime podcast yarn
Traverse theatre, EdinburghMalaika Kegode delivers a supernatural story about the strange disappearance of a maudlin folk singerPlaywright and performer Malaika Kegode tops and tails this show for The
Culture
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Alleged rapist arrested after returning to Brisbane crime scene that night, police say
Man, 32, charged with six counts of rape, stalking and assault after woman was allegedly attacked in Brookfield l, free app or daily news pod
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Tiananmen Square vigil organisers found guilty in Hong Kong of ‘inciting subversion’
Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung - leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance – were tried under under a 2020 national security lawTwo Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tia
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Week Ender archives: Is China the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit?
The Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast is still away on holiday — but don’t worry, we will be back next week. In the meantime, here’s an episode from earlier this year about Europe’s attempts to pro
Politics
politico.eu
21.08.2026
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
World
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Shanghai’s answer to Nasdaq outstrips Hong Kong amid Chinese tech frenzy
Star 50 index up almost a quarter this year, leaving rivals behind
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech
The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its AI ecosystem.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
South Korea seeks China’s help as Trump pushes for Kim talks
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called for China to play a constructive role during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Seoul on Wednesday.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Court ends case against police charged over tasering and pepper spraying ‘vulnerable’ First Nations man
Court finds ‘defects’ in investigation of two senior constables charged over 2024 incident at Mareeba watch house in far north QueenslandTwo police officers charged with criminal offences over the use
World
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Tourist sign translations made more culturally fluent by AI system
A new artificial intelligence, or AI, translation model could improve the accuracy and cultural appropriateness of Chinese-English public signs at tourist attractions, according to research in the Int
Science
phys.org
21.08.2026
Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says new economic measures will 'collapse' Iranian government.
World
aljazeera.com
21.08.2026
Founder who blamed $300mn fraud on head injury sentenced to prison
Judge accepts injury contributed to Christine Hunsicker’s crime as he sentences her to five years in prison
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026