Lebanon will hand over the former general of the Assad era to Syria
Lebanese judicial authorities have decided to extradite a former general who served under the deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to Damascus after being interrogated about the crimes he may be r
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Lindsay Clancy was ‘begging for help’ before killing her children, former mother-in-law testifies
Lindsay Clancy was “begging for help” as her mental health deteriorated in the months before she killed her three children, her former mother-in-law testified at her Massachusetts murder trial
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Fang Fang Exposes China’s Long Game
The declassified FBI files on Eric Swalwell tell of a pattern of Chinese influence attempts in grassroots U.S. politics.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
The White House’s absurd claim of a Chinese transshipment “scam”
High tariffs on Chinese goods have had predictable effects
Finance
economist.com
18.08.2026
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream
Matte paintings—not CGI—warp a world designed to hit a nerve for slasher fans.
Tech
arstechnica.com
18.08.2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
Teen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chatsOpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Reds DFA 6-Foot-4 Lefty for Assignment
The Cincinnati Reds have designated pitcher Kent Emanuel for assignment after he made his debut with the team on Monday.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
Female clones created from the blood of male mice
A CRISPR-based tool can perform sex reversal on male mouse embryos, reliably turning them into healthy females – a feat that could be valuable for conservation
Science
newscientist.com
18.08.2026
Niulai: The ‘terrible’ mother-and-son animated film taking the Chinese box office by storm
Reaction to Niulai compared to mysterious ‘six-seven’ craze
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
‘Toxic’ Season 2, Hosted by Elizabeth Chambers, Sets Investigation Discovery Premiere Date, Unveils First Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Season 2 of “Toxic,” the Elizabeth Chambers-hosted true crime series that explores poisonous romantic relationships and the trauma they cause, will premiere on Investigation Discovery on Sept. 15. Acc
Culture
variety.com
18.08.2026
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?
The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany
An 81-year-old man has admitted to sexually abusing and killing an American tourist in Germany more than 30 years ago
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Bashar al-Assad’s cousin Wassim sentenced to death in Syria
A Syrian court has sentenced Wassim al-Assad, cousin of Bashar al-Assad, to death for murder, torture and war crimes.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, China agree to speed up fuel supplies
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
"Liberium": Ocampo used the authority of the ICC in the campaign against Azerbaijan
The UN International Criminal Court (ICC) is experiencing one of the most difficult periods in its 24-year history. The reason for this is that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio filed a legal war agai
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Gang leader masterminded Tupac's killing, prosecutor tells jury
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot dead in an act of gang revenge ordered by a mobster who later boasted of it, jurors heard Monday, as one of America's most anticipated trials got under way, 30 years after
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, China plan oil and gas projects, refineries
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan and China expand infrastructure and transport connectivity
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026