Landslide at landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
Guinea's civil protection service says a mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in the capital of Conakry, killing 30 people
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Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party wins landslide as president hints at staying on
A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term. The Adilet party won 71.2 per cent of votes in the election to a new single-chamber parliament, Kazakhstan’s central election commission said on Monday. The Auyl party representing agrarian interests was s...
Kazakhstan election: pro-Tokayev party set for landslide as president hints at staying on
A party led by allies of Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev won a landslide in parliamentary elections on Sunday, hours after he hinted that he may stay in power beyond his current term. The Adilet party won 71.8 per cent of votes in the election to a new single-chamber parliament, according to an exit poll released on state television. The Auyl party representing agrarian interests was se...
Ukraine gains momentum against Russia but faces political challenge at home
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia plans to draft 300,000 more troops into the fight as the invasion drags on. On Sunday, waves of Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's economy, hitting a massive retail warehouse outside of Moscow. Holly Williams reports.
Escalating trade war with Canada ruptures once close alliance
The escalating trade war with Canada has ruptured a once-close and durable alliance. It will soon have people on both sides of the border paying up. Jarred Hill has more details from New York.
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White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions
The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Indonesian police arrest 72 people suspected of starting forest fires
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires
Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.
Record non-DSE admissions to Hong Kong’s universities spark calls for quotas
Hong Kong public universities have admitted a record number of students applying outside the local exam system, with the intake surging by 63 per cent over seven years to account for nearly 30 per cent of the 15,000 government-funded places, the South China Morning Post has found. Meanwhile, the intake of home-grown students taking the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam has dropped by 7 per...
Large forest fire burns close to residential areas in Ankara
A large forest fire is threatening homes near residential areas of Mamak on the outskirts of the Turkish capital.
Homicide Ruling Detailed: LA examiner finds Celeste’s death was homicide; D4vd lawyers deny murder
A newly unsealed medical examiner’s report has revealed that Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple penetrating injuries, with her death officially classified as a homicide. The findings add a major development to the case involving streamer D4vd, who faces a first-degree murder charge and has pleaded not guilty. His attorneys maintain his innocence, while Celeste’s family continues to seek ju...
Tokayev allies head for landslide victory in Kazakhstan elections
Exit polls give Kazakhstan’s pro-Tokayev Adilet party about 70 percent of the vote in the parliamentary elections.
We Are Charlie Kirk Controversy: Hasan Piker hits back at backlash; calls Republicans “grifters”
Hasan Piker has responded to backlash over singing “We Are Charlie Kirk” during a live show, dismissing what he called repeated “fake outrage.” In a fiery stream, the Twitch commentator claimed he was more respectful toward Charlie Kirk than Erika Kirk and criticized Republicans attempting to carry Kirk’s legacy. Piker also called them “goddamn grifters,” adding fresh fuel to an already heated con...
Indonesia takes on Malaysia in battle over palm oil pricing
Indonesia produces and exports more palm oil than any other country, but when it comes to setting the price, it still plays second fiddle to Malaysia. President Prabowo Subianto wants to change that. On August 14, he announced a new exchange for commodities including palm oil, nickel and coal, targeted to begin operations on January 1. But analysts say dominance in physical supply does not automat...
Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.
Iran war live: Iranian parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
Draft law says ships of countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will pay for services provided by Iran.
Australia news live: Joyce says One Nation MP got migration policy wrong; second fur seal dies of suspected bird flu
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones trial enters its fourth weekThe Alan Jones trial enters its fourth week today, with a series of witnesses expected to give evidence at Sydney’s Downing Centre local court before Judge Glenn Walsh. Continue reading...
UK PM Andy Burnham to visit Kyiv on Monday as Ukraine marks independence anniversary
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Kyiv on Monday on his first international visit since taking office last month, his office said, as Ukraine marks its 35th independence anniversary. Burnham has vowed to give strong support to Ukraine as it battles Russia’s invasion. The Labour Party leader’s visit comes as he announced that Britain had “agreed that defence firm MBDA can release class...
Burnham to visit Kyiv on first foreign trip and reaffirm UK support for Ukraine
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Syria holds talks with Israel addressing de-escalation and Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria said it held talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday on de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, and on keeping the country out of tensions between Israel and Turkey, an ally of Damascus. The high-level negotiations came after the sides in January agreed to establish an intelligence-sharing mechanism as they edge towards a security agreement. They also came after Israel bombed the disused A...
Government vows to make business rate valuations for pubs and hotels fairer
Review will look at improving system for English and Welsh hospitality venues before next revaluation date in 2029 The government has promised that business rate valuations will be “made fairer” for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, as Andy Burnham faces growing calls to help the UK’s struggling hospitality sector.An independent review for England and Wales will look at improving the system fo...
UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds
Resolution Foundation suggests economy may finally be emerging from shadow of 2008 financial crisisProductivity in the UK – a vital measure of economic health – is growing more strongly than official figures suggest, according to analysis from the Resolution Foundation.The thinktank suggests the chancellor, John Healey, may have inherited an economy finally starting to emerge from the long shadow ...
Burnham to visit Ukraine with promise of boost for Kyiv’s long-range missiles
PM will use independence day trip to announce sharing of classified information about Storm Shadow componentsBritain will boost Ukraine’s capacity to make its own long-range missiles, Andy Burnham will announce on Monday, as he travels to Kyiv for the country’s independence day on his first foreign visit as prime minister.Burnham will arrive in the Ukrainian capital on Monday morning at a crucial ...
8/23/2026: Ghost Train; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto
First, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
Syria says US-mediated talks addressed de-escalation, staying out of Israel-Turkey tensions
Syria and Israel held US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday to defuse the crisis sparked by a strike that Israel said was aimed at preventing a Turkish military deployment. Damascus says it wants to stay out of the tensions between Israel and Turkey.
The formidable challenges facing new Tata boss
Corporate India's most coveted top job is open. But finding a new leader for Tata Sons is no easy task.
Macron hosts Saudi’s crown prince for visit ranging from esports to Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, hosting him at the Esports World Cup before a second day focused on bilateral deals and the situation in the Middle East. A French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy, will be signed on Monday alongside talks likely to focus o...
8/23: CBS Weekend News
Hawk Fire nearing Reno prompts mass evacuations; White House says economic warfare against Iran begins on Monday.
Eight-year-old dies after contracting rare brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana
Lillian Smart of Ruston infected with fatal Naegleria fowleri, likely after swimming in Lake Claiborne, health officials sayAn eight-year-old Louisiana girl has died after contracting a rare, typically fatal brain-eating amoeba after a swim in Lake Claiborne.Lillian Smart, of Ruston, died on Saturday, one day after celebrating her birthday, her family announced in a public Facebook post on the “Lo...
Landslide at waste mound in Guinea capital kills 30, government says
Dump site in Conakry, which minister had just promised to move, collapsed after heavy rain in west African stateA landslide at a huge waste dump in Guinea’s capital has killed 30 people, the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted it to collapse, engulfing nearby tents and shacks.The incident occurred less than a week after the government announced plans to close the sit...