Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida

Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn districtA progressive group has endorsed a 27-year-old substitute teacher who overcame childhood homelessness in his bid to unseat the veteran Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida.The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) said it is backing Elijah Manley in next week’s primary election in Florida’s newly drawn 20th congressional district, casting the race as a contest between a young economic populist and a stalwart of the Democratic party establishment. Continue reading...

French court blocks Macron’s social media ban for under-15s

Constitutional council says curbs infringe freedom of expression and privacy as president vows to rework legislationFrance’s top court has blocked a ban on social media access for under-15s, ruling that it infringed freedom of expression and privacy.The decision is a blow to President Emmanuel Macron as momentum builds around the world for Australian-style restrictions on children’s use of social media. Continue reading...

Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence

Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.

Hundreds arrested over suspected arson in France as wildfires rage across Europe

One person killed and hundreds evacuated in Croatia with Germany, Spain and Greece also affectedAlmost 500 people have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires in France since the start of the summer, authorities have said, as firefighters in half a dozen European countries tackle ferocious blazes amid a record-breaking heatwave.A fire engulfed ⁠homes in a Croatian holiday resort on Friday, killing one person, injuring 40 and forcing 1,200 to evacuate, officials said, as the EU warned that pockets of “very extreme” wildfire conditions stretched across the continent. Continue reading...

Концерт Канье Уэста в Казахстане перенесли из-за отключений электроэнергии

Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleads guilty on federal charges – live

Defense team file motion to dismiss state murder case on double jeopardy rules after Mangione tells Manhattan court ‘I shot Mr Thompson and he died’Full report: Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking chargesat the courthouse in ManhattanMangione’s legal team is helmed by Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo. The team has scored several major legal coups in Mangione’s federal and state cases. Continue reading...

What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?

What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?

Standards watchdog resumes Farage inquiry as rivals condemn needless byelection

Reform UK leader says he did not attend vote count in Clacton to avoid being ‘humiliated by nobodies’• UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage’s attempt to draw the sting from inquiries into his financial affairs appeared to have backfired on Friday as the standards watchdog reopened its investigation and MPs from all sides condemned the needless byelection.The Reform UK leader declared victory in the Clacton vote as he was returned with an increased majority and gained more votes than in 2024, saying he had “stuck two fingers up at the entire political establishment”. Continue reading..

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

Правительство сообщило о сложной ситуации с топливом в нескольких регионах

В этой связи нефтяные компании наращивают поставки в наиболее проблемные субъекты

В Польщі дві жінки ображали та нападали на українців: поліція проводить розслідування

Інцидент стався в ніч з 12 на 13 серпня о 0:20 біля закладу харчування в Познані.

Au Soudan du Sud, plus de 650 000 réfugiés menacés de perdre l’aide de l’ONU

Cette situation « survient au pire moment possible. Avec la saison des pluies qui atteint son pic, l’accès devient plus difficile, les prix de la nourriture augmentent et les familles disposent d’encore moins de solutions pour faire face à la situation », a alerté le représentant adjoint du HCR au Soudan du Sud.

У серпні Греція зробить туристам подарунок, який не варто пропускати

Найвідоміші археологічні локації працюватимуть приблизно до опівночі.

Власник Android роками видаляв фото, поки не знайшов приховану папку, що "з’їдала" пам’ять

Якщо на Android постійно не вистачає вільного місця, не поспішайте видаляти фотографії та відео. Частину пам’яті можуть займати файли, що залишилися після давно видалених додатків.

Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff

The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".

В Москве обыскали клинику по делу о причинении вреда здоровью детей

Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors

Government launches investigation into potential unsafe practices at Spanish healthcare company Grifols A chain of private plasma donation clinics in Canada said Friday it is pausing collections after the deaths of two donors and a new government investigation into potential unsafe practices.Grifols, the Spanish healthcare company that runs 17 clinics across Canada and is the country’s only private clinic for plasma donation, said it informed Health Canada of its decision to temporarily pause collections on Wednesday. Continue reading...

Count of Indian students in US sees sustained drop; at 29-month low

Decline in count due to visa delays and immigration policy changes

Банки Білорусі та деяких інших країн запровадили драконівські обмеження на російські рублі

У банках країн Євразійського економічного союзу (ЄАЕС) виник надлишок російської валюти.

Indian govt says buyers must lift sugar within 7 days, seeks bulk sales data by Aug 20

Certain mills are holding stocks of sugar in excess of the quantities reported or selling less sugar than the allocated monthly quota, Food Ministry says in a new order aimed at tackling surge in prices

India’s pulses acreage almost at par with last year’s level

The areas as of August 14 was 108.14 lakh hectares compared with 108.49 lh a year ago

I&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field

The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette

Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission

Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.

Постільні клопи адаптувалися до інсектицидів, і тепер їх неможливо витравити

Постільні паразити наочно продемонстрували, як працює головний рушій еволюції - природний відбір.

‘Gold can become a key pillar of India’s growth story’

After an exceptional rally for the last two years and early 2026, gold prices moderated in Q2, though they remained elevated by 59% year-on-year

Scottish police expect ‘great deal of public opposition’ to planned Larbert datacentre

Planning consultation told ‘robust security measures’ will be needed amid growing resistance to such developmentsScottish police have warned that a proposed datacentre will require “robust security measures” to prevent “incursion” amid growing public resistance to such developments in Scotland.“A great deal of public opposition is likely” to a datacentre planned in Larbert, about 30 miles west of Edinburgh, the Scottish police have said in a letter submitted as a part of a planning consultation earlier this month. Continue reading...

Police warn of anger and ‘incursions’ as AI datacentre planned near Edinburgh

Planning consultation told ‘robust security measures’ will be needed amid growing resistance to such developmentsScottish police have warned that a proposed datacentre will require “robust security measures” to prevent “incursion” amid growing public resistance to such developments in Scotland.“A great deal of public opposition is likely” to a datacentre planned in Larbert, about 30 miles west of Edinburgh, the Scottish police have said in a letter submitted as a part of a planning consultation earlier this month. Continue reading...

Police Scotland warns ‘robust security’ needed to stop attacks on AI datacentres

‘A great deal of public opposition is likely’ to a proposed datacentre near Edinburgh, the force saysPolice in Scotland have issued a stark public warning about the need for “robust security measures” to stop proposed AI datacentres from being attacked by protesters.The alert follows mounting opposition to AI infrastructure worldwide, including in the US, where such projects have become a major political rallying point. Continue reading...

Лидер оппозиции Замбии объявил себя победителем на выборах президента

The Taliban Kicked the U.S. Out of Afghanistan. Now They Want It Back.

In an interview, Afghanistan’s foreign minister called on the U.S. to reopen its embassy and invest in the country — a near-impossible sell for now, analysts and former diplomats say.

Freedom Bank Kazakhstan снизил комиссию за наличные рубли до 2,5%

France’s Top Court Strikes Down Ban on Social Media for Children

The move was a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the ban. He vowed to pass a new version before he leaves office next spring.

« On est en train de perdre notre jeunesse » : dans le nord du Maroc, l’ombre des noyés de Ceuta

A Tétouan, les familles se désespèrent après la mort de nombreux hommes qui ont tenté le passage à la nage jusqu’à l’enclave espagnole, fin juillet. Au total, plus de 140 d’entre eux auraient perdu la vie, selon une ONG marocaine. Malgré ces drames, beaucoup rêvent encore de gagner clandestinement l’Europe.

The Great Transshipment Scam: US report names India in alleged China tariff-evasion network

MEA says India was studying the White House’s report and violations, if any, will be dealt with under law

Два сотрудника гипермаркета в Енакиеве ДНР ранены при атаке ВСУ

UK politics: Country a ‘tinderbox’, says Burnham, as he calls in military and bans disposable barbecues – as it happened

PM also says fire and rescue services will be given more cash This election is a novelty with a record 34 candidates, including Howling Laud Hope of The Official Monster Raving Loony Party and Marcus White from the Everyone is God Party.They have pounded the streets of Clacton over the past few weeks as they seek to win the support of about 80,000 voters. Continue reading...

Fractal Analytics beta launches India’s first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission

The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp

Juniper Hotels to invest ₹850 cr to build luxury hotel in Delhi

This development is part of Juniper’s broader strategy to further solidifying its position in India’s competitive hospitality market

Luigi Mangione se declara culpable en el juicio federal por asesinar a un ejecutivo de una compañía de seguros de salud

El acusado tratará de invalidar el otro juicio estatal alegando doble enjuiciamiento. El acuerdo con la Fiscalía se produce semanas antes del proceso impulsado por el Departamento de Justicia

Stati Uniti, Luigi Mangione si dichiara colpevole: “Ho ucciso il Ceo”

Il 28enne ha ammesso di aver stalkerato Brian Thompson, il capo di UnitedHealthcare morto per colpi di arma dal fuoco nel 2024.

Mangione ammette di aver ucciso il Ceo Brian Thompson e si dichiara colpevole di stalking

Il 28enne ha ammesso di aver stalkerato Brian Thompson, il capo della multinazionale delle assicurazioni sanitarie, morto per colpi di arma dal fuoco nel 2024.

Energy Edits Newsletter for August 14, 2026

Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper crop of top A-level grades

Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to deferStudents across the UK have found themselves unexpectedly squeezed out of their desired university courses as this year’s bumper crop of A-level grades ​h​as not always translated into ​​the places many were hoping for.​With close to a third of the A-levels awarded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland achieving the top A and A* grades this year, universities are taking a tougher stance by rejecting students who narrowly missed their expected grades and who in previous years would still

Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper A-level grades

Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to deferStudents across the UK have found themselves unexpectedly squeezed out of their desired university courses as this year’s bumper crop of A-level grades ​h​as not always translated into ​​the places many were hoping for.​With close to a third of the A-levels awarded in England, Wales and Northern Ireland achieving the top A and A* grades this year, universities are taking a tougher stance by rejecting students who narrowly missed their expected grades and who in previous years would still

India’s exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1

Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27

Одне поєднання має катастрофічний вплив на кишківник: з чим не варто їсти картоплю

Поєднання продуктів, багатих на вуглеводи, з жирним м’ясом може обтяжувати травну систему.

Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban

The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to charges related to killing of UnitedHealthcare executive in federal case

Plea comes weeks before separate case is scheduled to start in New York, and could throw proceedings into disarrayLuigi Mangione trial – latest updatesLuigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday in a federal case in relation to the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson in 2024.Mangione allegedly shot and killed Thompson outside a New York City hotel on 4 December 2024. In his federal case, he most recently faced stalking charges. In a separate state case, Manhattan prosecutors charged Mangione with murder and weapons counts. Continue reading...

Dopo il record della 4x400 ecco Battocletti, Tamberi, Coiro: Europei di atletica in diretta

Quinta giornata di gare ai campionati continentali di Birmingham, già caduto in mattinata il primato italiano della 4x400 maschile. Nelle finali in gara Nadia sui 10000, quattro altisti compreso Gimbo e la neo primatista degli 800

Battocletti travolgente nei 10.000, secondo oro dopo i 5000: Europei di atletica in diretta

Quinta giornata di gare ai campionati continentali di Birmingham, già caduto in mattinata il primato italiano della 4x400 maschile. Nelle finali in gara Nadia sui 10000, quattro altisti compreso Gimbo e la neo primatista degli 800

Battocletti travolgente nei 10.000, secondo oro poi incorona il papà: Europei di atletica in diretta

Quinta giornata di gare ai campionati continentali di Birmingham, Nadia domina anche i 10000 dopo i 5000, Tamberi e Sioli avanti nell’alto, attesa per la finale di Coiro negli 800. Caduto in mattinata il primato italiano della 4x400 maschile

Battocletti travolgente nei 10.000, Tamberi super 2.30, Sioli bronzo: Europei di atletica in diretta

Quinta giornata di gare ai campionati continentali di Birmingham, Nadia domina anche i 10000 dopo i 5000, il miglior Tamberi dell’anno è argento sicuro, attesa per la finale di Coiro negli 800. Caduto in mattinata il primato italiano della 4x400 maschile

Tamberi magnifico oro nell’alto, terzo Sioli. Battocletti domina, bronzo Desalu nei 200

Quinta giornata di gare ai campionati continentali di Birmingham, Nadia domina anche i 10000 dopo i 5000, il miglior Tamberi dell’anno supera 2.32, Desalu terzo al fotofinish. Coiro sesta negli 800, oro alla svizzera Werro. Caduto in mattinata il primato italiano della 4x400 maschile

Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging sewers

Kobe, 18, who made discovery on site of former brewery in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, at first thought trove was €1 coinsFor a student with a summer job working on a Belgian building site, “money down the drain” has taken on a whole new meaning: excavating the trenches for a sewage system, he stumbled across a hidden trove of gold worth an estimated €9m (£8m).“We suddenly saw something lying there,” 18-year-old Kobe told the Belgian news network VTM. “At first I thought it was €1 coins. So we started digging them up. Then we saw a gold bar. It turned out to be a bit more than we thought.” Continu

Belgian student strikes gold worth €9m while digging a new sewer

Kobe, 18, who made discovery on site of former brewery in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, at first thought trove was €1 coinsFor a student with a summer job working on a Belgian building site, “money down the drain” has taken on a whole new meaning: excavating the trenches for a sewage system, he stumbled across a hidden trove of gold worth an estimated €9m (£8m).“We suddenly saw something lying there,” 18-year-old Kobe told the Belgian news network VTM. “At first I thought it was €1 coins. So we started digging them up. Then we saw a gold bar. It turned out to be a bit more than we thought.” Continu