Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests

21. Aug. 2026, 05:00

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.

Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

21. Aug. 2026, 05:47

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

21. Aug. 2026, 06:46

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.

Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm

21. Aug. 2026, 11:57

The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

21. Aug. 2026, 13:07

Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.

Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says

21. Aug. 2026, 09:53

It is unclear why the civilian-contracted plane was at the radar site on Alaska's south-west coast.

Bodies of two hikers missing for decades found after Swiss glacier melts

21. Aug. 2026, 10:03

Officials say the bodies of the two Belgians, who went missing in 1992, were discovered after the Trift Glacier receded.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan back in jail after hospital examination

21. Aug. 2026, 10:46

It comes as the court had earlier this week ordered that he had to be taken for a hospital examination.