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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Africa

Most Covered Stories

Algeria

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Botswana

Africa 1 of 1 sources

Cameroon

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Egypt

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Ethiopia

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Kenya

Africa 1 of 1 sources

Libya

Africa 2 of 2 sources

Morocco

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Mozambique

Africa 1 of 1 sources

Namibia

Africa 2 of 2 sources

Nigeria

Africa 3 of 3 sources

Senegal

Africa 1 of 1 sources

Sudan

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Tanzania

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Uganda

Africa 1 of 3 sources

Zambia

Africa 2 of 2 sources

Zimbabwe

Africa 1 of 2 sources

Asia

Most Covered Stories

Hong Kong tests thermal drones to catch illegal smoking at construction sites

Hong Kong labour authorities have begun testing an infrared thermal-imaging drone to detect heat sources and illegal smoking at construction sites,…

Hong Kong Free Press, SCMP Hong Kong — Hong Kong

Cathay Pacific’s profit soars 71% to HK$6.2 billion amid Iran war and surcharges for passengers

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said Wednesday that net profit surged 71 percent in the first half of the year, as demand from passengers avoiding…

Hong Kong Free Press, SCMP Hong Kong — Hong Kong

J'khand student leader takes water after Wangchuk's appeal, to continue hunger strike

After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam…

India Times, Times of India — India

India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline

The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India to print up to 2 billion polymer (plastic) notes - 1 billion each in the Rs 10 and Rs 20…

India Times, Times of India — India

China

Asia 1 of 3 sources

Georgia

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Hong Kong

Asia 2 of 2 sources

India

Asia 4 of 5 sources

Japan

Asia 2 of 3 sources

Kazakhstan

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Myanmar

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Nepal

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Pakistan

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Philippines

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Singapore

Asia 3 of 4 sources

South Korea

Asia 2 of 3 sources

Tajikistan

Asia 1 of 1 sources

Thailand

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Uzbekistan

Asia 1 of 2 sources

Vietnam

Asia 1 of 1 sources

Europe

Most Covered Stories

Single-sex spaces code comes into force after key ruling

Guidance on the use of toilets and changing rooms as single-sex spaces has come into force following a landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.

BBC News, British Broadcasting Corporation, Sky News — United Kingdom

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

Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today, but warned Iran it would get "hit very hard" if negotiations…

Breaking News, RTE — Ireland

Casualties, fire at Wildberries sorting center, 475 UAVs: aftermath of drone attacks

On-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed Ukrainian drones over 17 Russian regions

Moscow Times, TASS — Russia

Putin signs law restricting the rights of Kremlin critics living abroad who are prosecuted in absentia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law titled “On Temporary Restrictive Measures Against Individuals Located Outside the Russian…

Meduza, Moscow Times — Russia

Austria

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Belarus

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Belgium

Europe 3 of 6 sources

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Europe 2 of 2 sources

Cyprus

Europe 1 of 1 sources

Estonia

Europe 1 of 1 sources

Finland

Europe 1 of 2 sources

France

Europe 3 of 4 sources

Germany

Europe 2 of 4 sources

Hungary

Europe 2 of 2 sources

Iceland

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Ireland

Europe 2 of 3 sources

Italy

Europe 2 of 2 sources

Latvia

Europe 1 of 1 sources

Montenegro

Europe 1 of 1 sources

Netherlands

Europe 2 of 2 sources

Norway

Europe 1 of 1 sources

Romania

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Russia

Europe 4 of 5 sources

Slovenia

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Spain

Europe 1 of 2 sources

Sweden

Europe 1 of 1 sources

United Kingdom

Europe 11 of 14 sources

Middle East

Most Covered Stories

Inside the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that dropped 300 feet mid-air (wire services)

Seventeen people were injured when an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence.

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera News — Qatar

Japan tests US-Tomahawk missile as it moves away from Post-WWII status (wire services)

Japan tested a US-Tomahawk cruise missile, launching from their Chokai warship in the Pacific Ocean on July 29.

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera News — Qatar

Fuego volcano in Guatemala spews more ash and mud, 1,700 evacuated (wire services)

Officials warn the next three days are critical, as forecast rain threatens to trigger more mudflows from the volcano.

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera News — Qatar

FIFA’s Infantino set for crunch meeting after World Cup selloff crisis (wire services)

Gianni Infantino under increasing pressure before Wednesday's FIFA talks after president's failed World Cup selloff.

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera News — Qatar

Piece of SpaceX rocket the size of a school bus crashes into the Moon (wire services)

Scientists will track stray rocket part striking the Moon to study crater formation and lunar dust from cosmic impacts.

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera News — Qatar

Iran

Middle East 2 of 3 sources

Israel

Middle East 1 of 3 sources

Qatar

Middle East 2 of 3 sources

Saudi Arabia

Middle East 1 of 2 sources

Turkey

Middle East 1 of 3 sources

North America

Most Covered Stories

Esteemed journalist Lloyd Robertson dies at 92

Canadian journalist Lloyd Robertson, who spent more than six decades in the broadcasting industry has died at the age of 92.

Global News, National Post — Canada

William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District

William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in…

NBC News, New York Times — United States

Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of…

CBS, New York Times — United States

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche's nomination for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to advance Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.

CBS, New York Times — United States

Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

Google News, New York Times — United States

Canada

North America 3 of 7 sources

Costa Rica

North America 1 of 1 sources

Cuba

North America 1 of 1 sources

Dominican Republic

North America 1 of 1 sources

Guatemala

North America 1 of 1 sources

Jamaica

North America 1 of 2 sources

Nicaragua

North America 1 of 1 sources

Puerto Rico

North America 1 of 1 sources

United States

North America 17 of 28 sources

Oceania

Most Covered Stories

The ‘world’s most reviled film’ gets a rare public screening

It is said that no one forgets the first time they saw Pier Paolo Pasolini’s Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom.

Sydney Morning Herald, The Age — Australia

Celebrities are shrinking. Here’s how to talk to your children

Ariana Grande is the latest public figure to face increased scrutiny of their changing body. This is how experts suggest you handle the discussion…

Sydney Morning Herald, The Age — Australia

SpaceX rocket crashes into moon

Sydney Morning Herald, The Age — Australia

Sydney RSL general manager banned from holding office in NSW

Sydney Morning Herald, The Age — Australia

Home affairs minister cancels major speech after migration police tussle

A federal cabinet tussle over migration policy has led to the home affairs minister cancelling a major speech, and has triggered warnings the…

Sydney Morning Herald, The Age — Australia

South America

Most Covered Stories

Laura Fuster, psychologist: "If we always think that we will be happy when we achieve the next goal, happiness always remains for later"

La especialista advirtió que convertir la vida en una carrera permanente hacia el próximo objetivo puede generar frustración. El problema de no…

Clarín, La Nación — Argentina

Strike on CPTM lines 11, 12 and 13 reaches second day

Folha de São Paulo, G1 — Brazil

US senators present bipartisan resolution to demand free elections in Venezuela

“El pueblo venezolano merece elecciones libres, justas y transparentes, y es vital para los intereses de seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos que…

Efecto Cocuyo, El Nacional — Venezuela

Argentina

South America 3 of 3 sources

Brazil

South America 3 of 3 sources

Ecuador

South America 1 of 2 sources

Peru

South America 1 of 2 sources

Venezuela

South America 2 of 2 sources
Updated: 09:04 UTC