World’s Tallest Empty Skyscraper Adds Record-Breaking Feature
The record-breaking tower in China is nearing completion, nearly 18 years after construction began.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Hundreds of Tibetans protest China’s ethnic unity law by shaving heads
A protest organised by hundreds of Tibetans in New Delhi led many exiles to shave their heads.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Virginia RB Solomon Beebe arrested on animal cruelty charges: UAB transfer facing three Class I misdemeanors
Beebe faces legal trouble before playing a snap for the Cavaliers
Sport
cbssports.com
20.08.2026
Ben Johnson Has High Praise for Bengals QB Joe Burrow
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson delivered some high praise of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Could US sanctions destroy the International Criminal Court?
Washington's new measures against the ICC have been widely condemned but welcomed by Israel.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Pegula survives injury scare and tie-break to beat Ansimova to advance into semis
Highlights of Amanda Anisimova against Jessica Pegula from the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
US Treasury secretary says new economic measures will ‘collapse’ Iran
Scott Bessent has not said if countries such as China could be targeted in an effort to economically isolate Tehran.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
China's solar push linked to bird diversity losses across 2,344 counties
The global push for solar energy expansion could carry hidden biodiversity costs, according to a study across China published in the journal Science on Thursday.
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
What to Know About Israel’s Probe Into the Killing of Hind Rajab
Israel's military acknowledged its troops fired on Hind Rajab's family car and opened a criminal investigation into the 2024 killings.
World
time.com
20.08.2026
FBI raids ex-US Representative Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct probe
Swalwell, a vocal Trump critic, resigned from Congress and dropped out of California governor's race amid allegations.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Arctic power play gives top US adversary new opening with Russia as US stakes grow
China launched seasonal container service to Europe via Russia's Arctic Northern Sea Route, raising U.S. concerns over the Polar Silk Road strategy.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report
Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airportAuthorities are said to have searched the Washington DC home of disgraced former Californi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
China growth straining global auto shipping capacity: Liner CEO
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Absolutely no way I abused children, ex-snooker star Dott tells trial
A former world snooker champion has denied sexually abusing two children, branding the allegations “disgusting”.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
Big Pharma is Making Chinese Biotechs Prosper
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Terry Dyson, only Spurs player to score north London derby hat-trick, dies at 91
Tottenham salute ‘key part’ of 1960-61 Double sideFormer winger also won Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963Tottenham’s 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91.The Premier League club confirmed
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Neanderthal hips challenge long-standing hypothesis of a trade-off between childbirth and bipedal walking
The most prominent difference between human male and female skeletons is the pelvis, which anthropologists often use to determine the sex of ancient remains. Scientists have long believed the human pe
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again — including a bank robber accused of sex assault
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026