Jinny Lu, the world’s ugliest dog, proves that looks aren’t everything
This was her fourth attempt to win the top prize. Read More
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
The US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 16, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 16, 2026. Read More
Spain flood kills two, injures two babies
The flood was triggered by torrential rain. Read More
Lala, now a hurricane, dumps heavy rain on Hawaii
Lala has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane, packing winds of up to 120kmh. Read More
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots
Iran claims three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after ejecting from fighter jets. Read More
Woman rescued from rubble of Colombia quake dies
Daniela Largo, 32, was trapped under rubble for nearly 37 hours. Read More
Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain’s Ceuta enclave in security crackdown
Social media posts called for another mass migrant crossing. Read More
Palestinians in Qusra say they have faced militant settler attacks for months
JERUSALEM, Aug 15 – Families on the outskirts of Qusra, the West Bank village where Palestinian homes have been under siege for nearly a week, said they have faced sometimes…
Strike by furious EasyJet cabin crew over repeated schedule changes sees 100 French flights cancelled
Unions said about half of the company’s 900 French-based cabin crew would join the strike. Read More