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An in-depth look at the human toll of the US-Iran war, focusing on the Minab school strike that killed at least 155 people and the story of a 20-day-old baby killed in Tehran. As families mourn and diplomatic efforts stall, questions over accountability and civilian harm remain unresolved.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading 'exponentially,' with more than 2,500 deaths recorded, half in the last 20 days, according to UN officials. As the country faces its worst-ever outbreak, the first tranche of 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have arrived, though they are unproven against the circulating Bundibugyo strain.
Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the transfer of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to a private hospital for medical examination. He was moved early on Friday from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad before being returned to prison later the same day amid government challenges and conflicting accounts of his health.
ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot made history as the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, accompanied by NASA's Anil Menon. The nearly six-and-a-half-hour mission focused on replacing a faulty antenna, but stuck bolts prevented the full repair, prompting a revised plan for a future spacewalk.
French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history on August 18, 2026, becoming the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk at the International Space Station. She spent more than six hours outside the station alongside American astronaut Anil Menon, replacing a key antenna.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.
Delhi's Special Intensive Revision exercise ended with only 67% of enumeration forms digitised, potentially excluding over 47 lakh voters from the draft electoral roll. The Election Commission has revised the schedule, pushing the draft publication to August 31 and final list to November 4, citing polling station rationalisation.
Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after a two-month negotiating window expired without a deal, while a US blockade has sharply reduced Iranian oil flows to China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to detail new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran. Iranian officials have warned of a more aggressive military stance in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits despite a slight weekend uptick, according to Kpler data, as US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt a key energy chokepoint. While overall traffic edged higher, analysts note a decline in cargo-carrying transits and a rise in sanctioned and Iran-routed vessels.
Zambia's main opposition leader Brian Mundubile has rejected the presidential election results and plans to challenge them in court, citing irregularities. The UN human rights chief has expressed concern over arrests of opposition figures and urged authorities to uphold due process, following a raid that left a former minister dead.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
A US citizen died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Sicily's Mount Etna, according to Italian media. The man, reportedly in his late 20s, was in a restricted area and later pronounced dead at a hospital in Catania. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Norway's King Harald V has been admitted to hospital for treatment of fluid retention related to haemolytic anaemia, the royal household announced Monday. The 89-year-old monarch is on sick leave for two weeks, with Crown Prince Haakon serving as regent.
Louai Abu Ridi, a Palestinian-American from Ohio, returned to his besieged family home in Qusra, West Bank, and raised the US flag in protest. He urged the US embassy to keep pressing his case as Israeli settlers continued to return despite military orders to leave. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee offered rare criticism of the settlers, calling for severe consequences for those engaging in terrorist activity.
France has announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats after Tehran barred two French embassy employees from returning, escalating a dispute over allegations of interference and civil society support.
Fresh attacks on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine war have killed dozens of civilians, with Ukraine striking Russian infrastructure and Russia hitting shopping centres and ports. Putin warns of retaliation against Ukraine's 'most sensitive economic sectors', while Kyiv seeks more air defence support from France.
A Hamas delegation met with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad to advance the US-backed Gaza peace plan, with talks covering implementation and Israeli violations. Meanwhile, Chinese state media and officials have taken a keen interest, viewing the process as pivotal to regional stability and a counterbalance to Washington's influence.
The family of Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, found dead at 41, has denounced a campaign of abuse they say contributed to his death. The death has sparked a fierce debate about media coverage, with calls for a public inquiry and a defense of investigative journalism from some outlets.
After a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 294 people, a woman named Lenny died shielding her blind dog Salomon as their building collapsed in Cali. Her brother Michael Ruiz found Salomon beside her body; the dog survived. Family members say the dog is mourning, and a video of Salomon by the coffin has touched many online.
Fresh Russian strikes killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight, officials said, while Kyiv's expanding drone campaign reached the outskirts of Moscow, hitting a Wildberries warehouse. The United Nations reports civilian casualties in Ukraine this year have reached their highest level since the early months of the war.