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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks

Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.

2026-08-05 · 20:03 UTC
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Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty

2026-08-05 · 19:02

The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.

Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack

2026-08-05 · 19:00

Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.

Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC

2026-08-05 · 18:38

The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

2026-08-05 · 18:19

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

Fed's Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up

2026-08-05 · 15:24

Article URL: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/feds-kashkari-says-now-is-the-time-to-start-slowly-moving-rates-up.html…

Strategy Bets on Trump Accounts to Mint the Next Investor Class

2026-08-05 · 15:20

Strategy will put money into Trump Accounts for eligible children of its U.S.

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India

2026-08-05 · 14:58

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party

2026-08-05 · 14:54

El-Sayed's win sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.

Trump EPA wrongly canceled $20B in climate funds, appeals court rules

2026-08-05 · 14:40

Climate nonprofits can again access their federal funding more than a year after the Trump EPA ordered Citibank to…

UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

2026-08-05 · 14:04

Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to…

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

2026-08-05 · 14:03

Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

25 States Challenge Trump Tariffs as Bitcoin Investors Watch

2026-08-05 · 13:08

A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states has launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration’s latest tariff…

Drone carrying explosive device causes disruption at major German airport

2026-08-05 · 12:58

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany on Wednesday, prompting flight…

Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

2026-08-05 · 12:52

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

2026-08-05 · 12:48

The drone was found in the cargo area near a Ukrainian aircraft before another suspected object collided with a cargo…

Why Nifty and Sensex Closed in Different Directions Under India’s New Auction 

2026-08-05 · 12:28

On August 3, 2026, India’s stock market changed how it sets a stock’s closing price. Within hours, traders were confused.

Korea’s Stock Market Crashed 33%, Then Jumped 18%: Crypto Traders Still Broke

2026-08-05 · 11:30

South Korea’s KOSPI crashed more than 33% in July, its worst monthly drop on record, then reversed it with an 18%…

Pakistan restricts international media reporting

2026-08-05 · 11:19

Anyone working for foreign media, including Pakistanis, will now need permission to report from anywhere outside three…

Polling shows a growing political reckoning is coming for data centers

2026-08-05 · 11:13

Article URL: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/07/21/poll-data-centers-democrats-moratorium-01001799 Comments URL:…

Civilian plane crash in New Mexico tied to military GPS blocking

2026-08-05 · 11:03

A medevac plane crashed near Ruidoso, New Mexico in May after US military GPS jamming exercises at White Sands Missile…

Mexican influencer shot dead during livestream

2026-08-05 · 11:00

César Gastélum, who was known for comedy and lifestyle posts, was killed at close range by a man on a motorbike.

Saudi Aramco backs India’s Mitti Labs to make Asia’s rice farming more water-resilient

2026-08-05 · 11:00

Mitti Labs plans to expand beyond India and enter the Philippines and Indonesia while growing its carbon credits and…

Key questions as Infantino faces Fifa executives

2026-08-05 · 10:08

Fifa president Gianni Infantino will face senior leaders of football's world governing body on Wednesday.

Afghan boxer arrives at Greek court in connection with death of Scottish woman

2026-08-05 · 07:59

Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, is being held in connection with the death of Elisabeth Jane Ross from Edinburgh.

Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco

2026-08-05 · 07:04

People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

Treasury Secretary Bessent Teases US-Iran Deal: How Markets May React

2026-08-05 · 06:17

Speaking to CNBC on August 4, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S.

CLARITY Act Awaits Crucial Senate Vote

2026-08-05 · 05:50

The CLARITY Act enters another critical stage as Senate leaders face growing calls to schedule cloture and a full…

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others

2026-08-05 · 01:35

The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential…

Gallium: Why the US Cannot Produce Precision Missiles and Fully-Functional F-35s

2026-08-05 · 00:54

The United States relies entirely on imports for gallium, a critical material used in military radar systems and…

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