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Today so far 2026-08-09 · 05:25 UTC · 2 stories
The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding 01:55 UTC

Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, BBC journalists discovered a notebook in the abandoned Damascus…

Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench 00:15 UTC

A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding

Following the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, BBC journalists discovered a notebook in the abandoned Damascus apartment of Hussam Luka—a feared intelligence chief nicknamed…

2026-08-09 · 01:55 UTC
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Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench

2026-08-09 · 00:15

A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.

Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?

2026-08-08 · 23:59

The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.

Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites

2026-08-08 · 23:43

Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Title 7 Disparate Impact Liability Makes Almost Everything Presumptively Illegal

2026-08-08 · 23:19

In Griggs v. Duke Power Co.

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

2026-08-08 · 21:47

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its…

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

2026-08-08 · 21:24

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the…

Paris tells e-scooter riders to wear safety gear or face fines

2026-08-08 · 20:18

Police in the French capital tighten rules for riders after a sharp increase in fatal accidents.

Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

2026-08-08 · 19:18

Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains…

Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes

2026-08-08 · 18:13

The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95…

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

2026-08-08 · 15:59

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards…

Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China

2026-08-08 · 15:15

The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.

The USSR in 100 Photographs

2026-08-08 · 12:07

A collection of 100 photographs from the Soviet Union has been compiled from various larger photo collections and shared…

US pledges $1bn support to Colombia as Trump-backed president sworn in

2026-08-08 · 12:01

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general

2026-08-08 · 10:19

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.

New Amazon Data Center Is Set to Have the Most Polluting Power Plant in the U.S.

2026-08-08 · 10:07

Article URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/08/climate/amazon-data-center-texas-pollution.html Comments URL:…

US Military's Cyber Command Unit Grapples with Cluster of Deaths by Suicide

2026-08-08 · 10:04

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Daily Roundup: August 8, 2026

2026-08-08 · 06:00

# Today's News Roundup ## War and Conflict Continue to Dominate Headlines The ongoing conflict in Ukraine shows no…

Gold ETF Inflows Hit $3B in July After Recent Outflows: What’s Driving Gold ETF Inflows?

2026-08-08 · 05:08

Global gold exchange-traded funds returned to net buying in July after investors withdrew money broadly during May and…

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

2026-08-08 · 04:23

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of…

Scale of devastation shocks US city's fire-seasoned residents

2026-08-08 · 00:51

One Spokane resident tells the BBC she realised the immense danger when she heard the fire had jumped over the river.

He's been frozen on Everest for 30 years, now 'Green Boots' may finally be coming home

2026-08-08 · 00:29

For decades, an Indian man's lime shoes have been a grim trail marker for many climbing the world's highest peak.

'I ran because I knew I would die': Russian drones target medics in Ukraine

2026-08-08 · 00:02

Ukrainian emergency workers warn of growing Russian attacks on hospitals and ambulances.

The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding

2026-08-07 · 23:23

How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.

Infantino denies claims Uefa paid off alleged 'lover'

2026-08-07 · 22:50

Gianni Infantino's alleged lover was given a severance payment over the affair by Uefa while he was its general…

Thune to File Motion to Force September Vote on CLARITY Act

2026-08-07 · 22:05

Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office has reportedly indicated that he intends to file for a cloture vote on the…

Water system controllers don't belong on the internet, says ex-NSA chief

2026-08-07 · 21:19

At least 12 US states' water systems have been hacked, likely by Iran, targeting programmable logic controllers (PLCs)…

Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting

2026-08-07 · 21:19

Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy

2026-08-07 · 21:16

In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke…

What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?

2026-08-07 · 21:09

The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth…

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