UK Home Office guide tells asylum seekers not to rape, harass women or make kissing noises
Britain's Home Office published a guide reminding asylum seekers not to rape or sexually harass people, noting women can earn money and make decisions.
World
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Republican Indicted on Child Sex Charges After Push for Stricter Penalties
A federal grand jury indicted ex-West Virginia delegate and teacher David Elliott Pritt on felony charges.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Paul stages stunning comeback to knock out Zverev in deciding set
Highlights of Alexander Zverev against Tommy Paul from the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
Test driving that drone or just renting? Why the Chinese government needs to know.
Young Chinese are renting cameras, drones and camping gear instead of buying them. It’s a clever way to save money — but also the latest challenge to Beijing’s effort to get consumers spending.
Finance
marketwatch.com
19.08.2026
Teenage ace Rafael Jódar endures defeat by Cobolli but his star is rising
Spaniard loses narrowly in fourth round of the Cincinnati Open yet the buzz around him will only get louderAs Rafael Jódar slowly trudged from the court, he could only bring himself to wave at his ado
Sport
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes
Syria's Interior Ministry says that Lebanon has extradited a former military officer from Lebanon to Syrian authorities
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network
World
abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Humanoid robots showcase kickboxing skills at Beijing tech show
The World Robot Conference in Beijing provides an opportunity for China’s robot makers to display their innovations and convince investors of the real-world potential for the technology.
World
nbcnews.com
19.08.2026
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
List of Felons Accused of Reoffending After Donald Trump Pardons
At least 20 people granted clemency by President Trump have been charged with new crimes.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks
Officer Daniel Flores was initially charged with 16 felonies after he shared recordings with the LAPD's internal affairs unit
World
independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Man Impersonated Green Card Holder to Vote. Then He Reported Him—DOJ
Yupeng Sun allegedly voted under his victim's name in 2024, before reporting the Chinese national and his wife to DHS.
Politics
newsweek.com
19.08.2026
The floodgates are open after another Chinese company lands a reusable rocket
"We will put the booster back into service for another flight as soon as possible."
Tech
arstechnica.com
19.08.2026
Walz defies Trump on key minerals as GOP warns China stands to benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's executive order blocking mining permits near the Boundary Waters drew sharp criticism from Tom Emmer, who called it "stupid."
Politics
foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Woman struggled to speak about alleged abuse by Dott, court told
A woman allegedly sexually abused as a schoolgirl by former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has told a court she "struggled" to tell anybody about what happened.
Sport
skysports.com
19.08.2026
Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed
Military orders criminal investigation into the death of the five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024The Israeli military admitted on Wednesday its troops had opened fire on a car carrying
World
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Nokia is shutting down its China factories
Finnish telecommunications equipment manufacturer Nokia plans to close all of its factories in China by the end of 2026 as part of a broader restructuring of its business.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.08.2026