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Crowded Russian beach descends into chaos after alleged Ukrainian drone incident kills 7, including 4 children

A drone attack on a crowded beach in the Russian Black Sea resort of Arkhipo-Osipovka killed seven people, including children, and injured dozens. Russian officials accuse Ukraine of deliberately targeting civilians, while a Ukrainian military officer claims the deaths were caused by Russian air defenses intercepting the drone. The incident adds to rising civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 6

FAA says Trump’s Marine One briefly flew too close to passenger jet

The US Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a safety incident in which President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter flew too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport. The incident has raised questions about air traffic control procedures, though officials said the president was not in danger and the aircraft were not on a collision course.

6 outlets · 6 articles Aug 6

Yemen's Houthis say attacked two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen's Houthis have attacked two Saudi oil tankers as part of a maritime blockade, threatening Saudi oil exports via the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The escalation, which includes a surge in Saudi crude shipments through the waterway, raises concerns for global oil markets and India's imports.

1 outlet · 3 articles Aug 5

Trump immigration crackdown ensnares families of US troops

An Associated Press investigation, cited by multiple outlets, found that dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty US troops have been detained and at least six deported as the Trump administration rolls back longstanding immigration protections for military families.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 5

Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Aaron Farinacci, 37, has been charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails fire near Spokane, Washington, which forced tens of thousands to evacuate and destroyed hundreds of buildings. The suspect, who has a previous manslaughter conviction, was arrested after witnesses identified him near the blaze's origin.

2 outlets · 3 articles Aug 5

Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile

A Russian overnight attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more. Ukraine's air force downed 98 of 115 drones but said it stopped none of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to renew his call for more interceptor supplies.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 5

Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden – latest

A 47-year-old woman has been arrested after four men were stabbed in London's Covent Garden district. Police believe the incident was mental health-related, and a pair of scissors was recovered at the scene. The victims were taken to a major trauma centre.

2 outlets · 3 articles Aug 5

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former health official, has won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, defeating establishment-backed Representative Haley Stevens. The narrow victory signals a shift in the party's direction and sets up a general election battle against Republican Mike Rogers.

4 outlets · 7 articles Aug 5

Michigan, Missouri, Washington primary elections: Key takeaways

Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, a race seen as a test of the party's direction amid record pro-Israel spending. Elsewhere, Cori Bush lost her rematch against Wesley Bell, and voters in Missouri, Kansas, and Washington cast ballots in other key contests.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 5

Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces growing criticism from within and outside the organization after abandoning a plan to open the World Cup to private investment. Key figures including Arsène Wenger and Secretary-General Mattias Grafström have distanced themselves from the proposal, while UEFA threatened legal action.

3 outlets · 4 articles Aug 5

Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17

Russian missile attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region killed at least 17 people, while Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including Kirov and Wildberries warehouses, killed six. Both sides continue long-range exchanges with civilian casualties rising.

3 outlets · 4 articles Aug 5

Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House

William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and supporter of a data-center moratorium, won the Democratic primary in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. He will face Republican incumbent Tom Barrett in November, backed by endorsements from Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib, and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 5

Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, while warning Iran it would be 'hit very hard' if talks fail. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also expressed hope for a deal in the coming days, and oil prices eased on the news.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 5

Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary

Michigan state Sen. Jeremy Moss secured the Democratic nomination for the 11th Congressional District with 49.2 percent of the vote, ahead of attorney Aisha Farooqi. The race unfolded in a suburban Detroit district with a substantial Jewish population amid broader Democratic primary contests in the state that highlighted divisions over Israel policy.

1 outlet · 2 articles Aug 5

El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over establishment-backed Haley Stevens, with the race too close to call. The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in November. Other key races saw Jocelyn Benson win the governor nomination and William Lawrence win the 7th district primary.

1 outlet · 4 articles Aug 5

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, in response to Brazil's denial of visas to two US officials and its failure to approve Trump's ambassadorial nominee. Brazil condemned the move as an escalation, while US officials say it could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 5

Wesley Bell Again Defeats Cori Bush — With Plenty of Help From AIPAC

Rep. Wesley Bell won Missouri's Democratic primary, defeating former Rep. Cori Bush for the second time. Pro-Israel groups, including AIPAC's super PAC, spent millions to support Bell, who campaigned on a moderate platform and supported the US-Israel alliance. The race highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel and progressive politics.

3 outlets · 5 articles Aug 5

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike

Thousands gathered in Gaza City for a mass funeral for 112 members of two families killed in an Israeli air raid in November 2023, whose remains were recovered nearly three years later. The event highlighted the ongoing grief and the broader toll of the conflict, with over 73,000 Palestinians reported dead since October 2023.

5 outlets · 6 articles Aug 5

Man arrested at Trump golf course carrying ammunition, loaded pistol

A 38-year-old man was arrested at President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes after allegedly taking photos and videos of security preparations. Authorities found a loaded magazine in his pocket and a loaded pistol in his car, and later recovered a cache of weapons and notebooks with 'concerning statements' from his home. He faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.

4 outlets · 5 articles Aug 5

Stocks of key Pentagon munitions reach dangerously low levels — CNN

Multiple reports, cited by TASS, indicate that US stocks of key munitions such as THAAD interceptors and Patriot missiles have fallen to critically low levels following the conflict with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied the depletion, while military officials have reportedly warned President Trump about the limitations on further strikes.

1 outlet · 3 articles Aug 4