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The DRC government and the M23 rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace talks after five days of negotiations in Switzerland, aiming to end decades of conflict in the east. The first ceasefire verification mission was deployed Monday to Minembwe, as fighting continues despite the agreement.
A fast-moving wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has prompted evacuations and a state of emergency. The fire, which began Saturday, has grown to over 10,500 acres, with officials confirming it is human-caused. Nearly 14,000 homes have been evacuated and thousands more are under warning.
A 17-year-old Indonesian named Rudiyansha has become known as a 'forest hero' for his volunteer firefighting work in Borneo, where he wears a Superman costume. His story, told by his father and covered by multiple news sources, highlights the region's fire crisis as why he feels 'really happy' to help despite the exhausting and hazardous conditions.
Finance ministers from six EU countries have written to Ireland, which holds the rotating EU presidency, urging that a windfall tax on oil companies be added to the agenda for next month's meeting of EU finance chiefs in Dublin. The letter, dated August 21, cites surging oil company profits and calls for an EU-wide framework to tax windfall profits, drawing on lessons from a similar 2022 levy.
A Panama-flagged bulk carrier sank off India's eastern coast, leaving 22 crew members missing despite a joint search-and-rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard and Navy. Two Chinese nationals were rescued, and officials warn that survival chances diminish sharply after 12 hours.
At the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, a Chinese robot named Tiangong Ultra ran 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record, while another robot cleared 2.88 meters in the high jump, beating human records. The event showcased China's robotics prowess amidst geopolitical tensions and expert skepticism about the practical significance of such feats.
Bangladesh's natural gas crisis has forced the closure of major fertiliser plants, disrupted garment factories, caused power cuts and sparked protests. The crisis is blamed on underinvestment in gas fields and import disruptions linked to the US-Iran war, with the government now planning new drilling and imports.
South Korean advocate Baek Song-yi, harassed at a US firm, campaigns for victims' right to know disciplinary outcomes, highlighting legal gaps as most harassment cases go unreported. Labor attorney Kim Yu-kyung points to employer discretion, while the labor ministry stops at recommending disclosure.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.
Inner Mongolia signed 12 green computing projects worth 186.46 billion yuan (about $27.49 billion) and broke ground on a platform to export Chinese AI services. The moves underscore the region's rapid expansion in compute capacity and its ambition to become a global AI services hub.
Researchers at Imperial College London have created the Bioloon, a 100% biodegradable balloon that breaks down within nine months, and aim to bring it to market within two years. The project is backed by events entrepreneur Charlotte Melia, who funded PhD student Juliana Cumming's research after years of balloon waste in her business.
A British power plant was taken offline for four days after a cyber attack attributed to Iran-linked hackers, according to reports. The facility, described as relatively small, did not affect the UK's wider power supply, and the government has sought to reassure the public about the resilience of the energy system.
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, centered in southern Ibaraki Prefecture, shaking the Tokyo metropolitan area and injuring at least 37 people, according to officials. No tsunami was triggered, but the quake disrupted train services, caused a water main rupture and temporary power outages, and prompted a government task force. The event follows a deadly magnitude 7.1 quake in Kumamoto last month.
Serena Williams will return to the US Open for the first time since 2022, teaming up with Carlos Alcaraz in the mixed doubles after receiving a wild card. The two-time defending men's champion Alcaraz is also making his comeback from a wrist injury, with the event scheduled for August 25-26.
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22 after losing communication roughly 200 to 240 nautical miles off Paradip, Odisha. Two Chinese crew members were pulled from liferafts by a merchant tanker as the Indian Coast Guard and Navy searched for the remaining 22 of a 24-person multinational crew. The cause of the sinking has not been established.
Armed groups attacked several villages and a mosque in Nigeria's central Niger State during Friday prayers, kidnapping dozens of worshippers. Police and local officials gave conflicting accounts of casualties, while survivors blamed the Lakurawa group and witnesses reported clashes with a rival faction.
The Fontainebleau forest near Paris reopened to the public after a July wildfire forced its closure, with 80 percent of the area now accessible. Visitors, especially climbers, returned to the famous boulders, while authorities warned of lingering risks and urged adherence to safety rules.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
The 2026 Sydney Marathon finisher's medal incorrectly depicts Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium. Organisers acknowledge the error, vow not to replace the medals, and the Munich arena has responded with humour.
A 48-year-old man from Nagoya has been reprimanded by police after leaving his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for several hours. The boy was found by a mountain hut worker at the sixth station, and his father was located three hours further up the trail. The father apologized, saying he made a rash decision.