Fires on more than 100,000ha of Washington state prompt evacuations
About 4,000 people were fighting more than a dozen fires throughout the state. Read More
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
This is provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached, US President Donald Trump said. Read More
Three dead in Idaho shopping center shooting
Aug 1 – Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman. Read More
Three dead in Idaho shopping center shooting
Aug 1 – Three people died after a gunman opened fire in a shopping area in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday, according to a city spokesman. Read More
Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough
Palestinian health officials said Israeli warplanes carried out separate strikes in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah. Read More
Iran threatens to strike other nations’ energy fields if US launches fresh attacks
Trump said Iranians “break their word so often”, adding that he would be “hitting them”. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 2, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 2, 2026. Read More
13 dead after tourist plane crashes in Peru en route to see famed Nazca Lines
Eleven passengers and two crew members are said to have been killed. Read More
Restaurant explosion in central Moscow kills three, injures 15, police say
The restaurant’s website said the venue had been closed on Aug 1 for a private event. Read More
Trump disputes his own Justice Department’s findings on Reflecting Pool
A vandalism case against former Olympian David Hearn was dropped by the Justice Department on July 31. Read More