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.

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

21. Aug. 2026, 13:44

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts

21. Aug. 2026, 11:14

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.

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.

Several injured after sword attack at Swedish school

21. Aug. 2026, 15:26

Police say one man has been arrested, while several other local schools have been locked down.

Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

21. Aug. 2026, 13:10

Eight others were injured, local police say, with the cause of the fire still being investigated.

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.