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A salmonella outbreak in the UK has affected 207 people, with one death and dozens hospitalized. The UK Health Security Agency links the outbreak to imported eggs but has not identified a specific origin, prompting calls for transparency.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
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.
Russia's embassy in London has warned that Britain will face consequences for supplying drones used by Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory. The warning follows a Times report that British-made drones were used in long-range attacks for the first time. Separately, a former Ukrainian minister criticized bureaucratic delays in Western weapons deliveries.
Wladimir Klitschko, former partner of late actress Hayden Panettiere, has spoken of the family's 'profound shock and grief' after her death. Police reported no signs of foul play, while her mother discussed the estate and the ongoing investigation.
President Trump's approval rating fell to 33% in a mid-August Reuters/Ipsos poll, tying his lowest ever. The decline is linked to the ongoing war with Iran and rising gas prices, with support eroding among key voter groups including independents, non-MAGA Republicans, and Hispanic men.
Hayden Panettiere's former fiancé Wladimir Klitschko posted a message about resilience on X just hours before her death was confirmed. The 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene; an autopsy found no trauma, and the cause of death remains under investigation.
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, social media users are calling for a boycott of Neutrogena over claims the brand ended its partnership with her after she spoke publicly about postpartum depression. Neutrogena has acknowledged making her feel "unsupported" and pledged investment in postpartum support.
Serena and Venus Williams made their long-awaited doubles return at the Cincinnati Open, losing a thrilling match tiebreak to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns. The sisters nearly came back from a 6-0 deficit before a Venus double-fault ended the match. Serena will next team with Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open mixed doubles.
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.
A Russian Foreign Ministry envoy says Ukrainian strikes killed around 70 civilians, including three children, and injured over 400 others in the past week. The same source reported attacks on medical facilities, buses, and infrastructure, with conflicting figures from late July.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said Poland is preparing for war while hoping it never happens, citing escalating Russian pressure. Poland's defense spending is nearly 5% of GDP, and the country is building the Eastern Shield fortification project along its borders with Russia and Belarus. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims of Russian aggression as 'nonsense' and 'provocation.'
Russia has accused the UK of escalating the Ukraine conflict after British-made drones were reportedly used in strikes on Russian targets. The UK MoD reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, while Russian state media has aired threats involving nuclear-capable torpedoes.
The US diesel crack spread hit a record high above $100 a barrel this week as Middle East hostilities and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries tighten global fuel supplies. Analysts warn that even a quick peace may not ease the squeeze, with diesel prices driving up consumer costs worldwide.
A New York Times investigation alleges Russia used training camps, vote-buying, cyberattacks, and priests to undermine Moldova’s pro-EU government. The report details coordinated efforts, including GRU oversight and millions in payments, ahead of the September 2025 election. Moldova’s president denounced the operation, while the Kremlin denied involvement.
The US Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that removes national security controls on many lower-endurance drones while increasing controls on certain military-use drones and sales to several countries. The rule, effective Aug. 13, adjusts endurance thresholds and clarifies classification, impacting drone manufacturers and exporters.
Russia has received its first gasoline cargo from India, produced by Nayara Energy, as fuel shortages spread across at least 10 regions. The country is turning to seaborne imports from India, Türkiye, and Morocco after Ukrainian strikes on refineries reduced domestic supply.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
New Russian legislation restricts consular services for dissidents abroad, while European countries tighten asylum and residency rules. Prominent critic Boris Nadezhdin describes fleeing to Paris.