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US strikes $1.2B deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

German energy company RWE will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after receiving a $1.2 billion payout from the Trump administration's Department of the Interior, agreeing to reinvest the…

2026-08-07 · 10:28 UTC
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US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects

2026-08-07 · 09:50

The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

Senate Punts Clarity Act Vote to September as Democrats Hold Out

2026-08-07 · 09:26

Senate Majority Leader Thune says the bill will be queued up when lawmakers return, leaving weeks to find 60 votes…

German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?

2026-08-07 · 08:48

The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but…

A new youth agitation grips an Indian state after 'cockroach' protests

2026-08-07 · 08:32

Weeks after the CJP protests shook Delhi, a new youth-led movement over jobs and recruitment is gathering force in…

Malta Would Pay More Than Italy Under EU’s $2.19B Gambling Levy

2026-08-07 · 06:30

Malta has joined Italy, Portugal, and Spain to block a possible EU-wide online gambling levy, four diplomats told…

Daily Roundup: August 7, 2026

2026-08-07 · 06:00

# Today's News Roundup: Security Threats, Political Moves, and Global Crises Dominate Headlines ## Geopolitical…

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?

2026-08-07 · 04:52

President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a…

US Senate pushes CLARITY Act vote to September: Report

2026-08-07 · 02:49

Senate Majority Leader John Thune reportedly confirmed that the chamber was “punting” the vote until September.

Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue

2026-08-07 · 02:07

Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.

‘Wiped out’ - BBC reports from Spokane neighbourhood devastated by fires

2026-08-07 · 01:10

Officials are still working to contain the blazes that have burned down at least 860 buildings, including hundreds of…

Two people convicted in relation to death of French streamer

2026-08-07 · 00:51

Raphaël Graven, 46, died in August 2025, with his death live broadcast on the streaming platform Kick.

Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China

2026-08-07 · 00:44

The move aims to counter Chinese producers, which hold a monopoly in the global polysilicon production.

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

2026-08-07 · 00:34

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for…

Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity

2026-08-07 · 00:26

Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.

Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds

2026-08-06 · 23:55

A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.

India is a nation of walkers - but its cities forgot them

2026-08-06 · 22:39

India's top court has put the spotlight on unsafe footpaths and the country's forgotten pedestrians.

Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man's organs faces shutdown

2026-08-06 · 22:20

The organization, Network for Hope, "strongly disagrees" with Trump admin's decision.

Explosive drone found hovering near Ukrainian cargo aircraft at German airport

2026-08-06 · 22:01

Russian attack? Explosive drone targeted parked aircraft at Leipzig airport.

Civilians under siege by Mexican cartel fight back with AK-47s, grenades

2026-08-06 · 20:48

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Italy Bin Crew Recovers $1.15M Lottery Ticket Thrown Out Over One Word

2026-08-06 · 20:20

A player in Bitonto, near Bari, matched all five MillionDay numbers on July 31 for a $1.15 million (€1 million) prize,…

Did Senate Democrats Block CLARITY Act Vote On Recess?

2026-08-06 · 19:42

Senate Democrats are lining up to block a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act this week.

Japanese Govt Asks US Govt to Stop Using Mario, Pokemono, Naruto Meme Postings

2026-08-06 · 19:18

The Japanese government conveyed concerns to the U.S.

Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film

2026-08-06 · 18:37

Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Federal Communications Commission scraps limit on broadcast TV ownership

2026-08-06 · 18:22

The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to eliminate a 22-year-old cap that prevented any single company from…

Sailors on USS Lincoln outside Iran are exhausted and suffering from poor morale

2026-08-06 · 17:52

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How Ukraine is taking the was 'deeper' into Russia

2026-08-06 · 17:51

Ukrainian strikes have targeted key economic and military supply chains in recent weeks.

Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says

2026-08-06 · 17:36

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from…

Trump FCC kills TV ownership cap, claiming authority over limit set by Congress

2026-08-06 · 16:40

Change will let "Trump-aligned billionaires" buy more stations, advocacy group says.

Nashville uses eminent domain to block data center near zoo

2026-08-06 · 16:12

Nashville's Metro Council voted 27-5 to authorize the city to use eminent domain to acquire property adjacent to the…

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