US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump’s doubts
WASHINGTON, Aug 5 – The U.S. is pressing ahead with talks on allowing Ukraine to make Patriot interceptor missiles, which Kyiv urgently wants to defend against Russian attacks, even after…
Wildberries logistics hub in Russia’s Tula region on fire after drone attack
Aug 5 – A logistics hub of top Russian online retailer Wildberries caught fire after a Ukrainian drone attack that injured one person, Tula regional governor Dmitry Milyayev said on…
Former senior New York police official accused of helping her son flee a shooting
Her son was charged with attempted murder, conspiracy and criminal possession of a firearm. Read More
Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some restaurants amid salmonella probe
Chipotle has cooperated fully with investigations, Minnesota health officials said. Read More
X says Turkish court ordered block of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu’s candidacy account
Aug 4 – Social media platform X said on Tuesday it was complying with a Turkish court order to block access in the country to jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu’s…
Seven months after Trump intervention, US senators seek Venezuela elections
WASHINGTON, Aug 4 – A group of Republican and Democratic U.S. senators on Tuesday called for elections in Venezuela, seven months after President Donald Trump’s administration removed then-President Nicolas Maduro…
Antisemitism in UK remains near record levels, charity says
LONDON, Aug 5 – Antisemitism in Britain remains close to record levels, a charity which provides security for Jewish communities said on Wednesday, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in the…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 5, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 5, 2026. Read More
US judge grants DOJ bid to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers
WASHINGTON, Aug 4 – A U.S. judge on Tuesday granted the U.S. Justice Department’s bid to dismiss cases against members of the right-wing Oath Keepers militia who took part in…
Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
ABUJA, Aug 4 – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said on Tuesday, in a move…