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Lesley Vogel, Hayden Panettiere's estranged mother, has publicly disputed the account given by Brian Hickerson, the actress's on-again, off-again boyfriend, regarding the day Panettiere died. Vogel alleges inconsistencies in the timeline and claims Hickerson had to leave to obtain Narcan, raising questions about the circumstances. Authorities have not accused anyone of wrongdoing, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A suspected arson attack on a Tallinn facility used by Estonian defence contractor Milrem Robotics has not disrupted its deliveries of robotic military vehicles to Ukraine, the company's CEO said. Estonian authorities are investigating possible Russian involvement, while the incident is part of a wider pattern of suspected hybrid operations across Europe.
Stetson Bennett's two-touchdown first-half performance in the Rams' 34-0 preseason win over the Saints has put the backup quarterback job in focus, with teammate Ty Simpson also getting extended action. Coach Sean McVay praised both players while an ESPN analyst floated a possible trade for Bennett.
Marvell Technology shares rose 8% after signing an expanded agreement with Google to develop custom AI chips. The deal includes a warrant for Google to buy up to 58.97 million Marvell shares, potentially making it the fifth-largest investor. The agreement is tied to purchasing targets through fiscal 2033.
Marvell Technology shares jumped over 11% in premarket trading after Google received a warrant to buy up to $12.2 billion worth of Marvell shares, deepening their custom AI chip partnership. The deal covers a broad range of TPU-related silicon, with Broadcom shares falling as its existing Google agreement is challenged.
U.S. stocks opened higher on Wednesday, snapping a three-day slide, after the Treasury Department announced plans to at least double its purchases of longer-term bonds, easing pressure on yields. Strong earnings from retailers and biotech firms, including Moderna and Merck, also supported the market.
Vice President JD Vance made his first trip back to Middletown, Ohio, since taking office, speaking at a steel plant where his grandfather once worked and touting a major investment. The visit, framed around the Trump administration's economic agenda, comes as polls show shifting voter confidence on the economy ahead of November's midterm elections.
Indian Union ministers were given report cards ranking their social media activity at a Cabinet meeting, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi topping the chart. The evaluation, covering May 1 to August 15, comes amid a government push to boost digital outreach following youth protests.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has indicated it may raise interest rates in the third quarter of 2026-27 if higher food and fuel prices lead to broad-based inflation. While the repo rate was kept unchanged at 5.25%, Governor Sanjay Malhotra and Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta signaled that a rate hike could emerge as inflation is projected to peak at 5.9%. The committee maintained a neutral stance but stressed vigilance over inflation risks.
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-age children in Scotland. He was convicted of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour, with sentencing scheduled for September 29.
Roughly 4,500 National Guard troops in Washington outnumber the city's 3,200 police officers, yet a review of court records shows they appear in only 1.3% of criminal cases. Troops mostly handle minor incidents in affluent neighborhoods, with no court record of activity in areas where most murders occurred. The deployment, costing an estimated $1.65 million per day, has drawn praise from the White House and skepticism from local officials and residents.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine intismeran, combined with Keytruda, significantly reduced melanoma recurrence in a Phase 3 trial. The results, hailed as a 'landmark moment' by researchers, sent Moderna's stock soaring and marked the first successful late-stage trial for an mRNA-based cancer therapy.
A Palestinian-British family of four drowned after entering the sea near Shoreham Fort in West Sussex. The parents and their teenage daughter died at the scene on Tuesday, while their six-year-old daughter died in hospital three days later. Police are treating the deaths as a tragic accident with no third-party involvement.
Serbia has requested and received firefighting assistance from both the European Union and Russia as wildfires burn in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve and elsewhere. EU helicopters and crews are joining Serbian teams, while a Russian Il-76 water-bombing aircraft has been operating since mid-August. The blazes have also forced evacuations and road closures across the region.
Uganda's candidate for UN secretary-general, Olara Otunnu, presents his vision to member states on August 19, emphasizing reform as an imperative. The contest, featuring eight candidates, continues with straw polls and a second informal vote planned, as the UN seeks a successor to António Guterres.
President Vladimir Putin said Russia's trade infrastructure remains resilient despite attacks he called terrorist, while Ukrainian officials report growing shortages and damage from strikes. Both sides have struck each other's grain and energy infrastructure, disrupting Black Sea shipping and raising global food supply concerns.
Israel's military has ordered criminal investigations into the 2024 killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab and the 2025 deaths of 15 Palestinian paramedics, while declining to probe three other attacks on aid workers. The announcement marks the first such probes into troop conduct in Gaza, but rights groups and relatives cast doubt on the prospects for accountability.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged 103 prisoners of war each on August 19, 2026, in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the return of servicemen from several branches, while Russian officials reported that freed soldiers were in Belarus for medical care. Another exchange is expected before the end of the month.