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Washington Post World NewsAug 08, 2026
Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain
Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.

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Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz (Christian Science Monitor--world)
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait (BBC Front Page)

NPR Headline NewsAug 08, 2026
GOP-controlled Senate delivers win for Trump with Blanche confirmation
The Senate narrowly confirmed former Trump personal attorney Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General, a major win for the president's approach to keeping the Justice Department close to the White House.

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In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump's Sway (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CBC Top StoriesAug 08, 2026
12-year-old girl dies from critical wounds following Thailand shooting
Another victim has died following a mass shooting in Thailand, northwest of Bangkok. The death toll is now at least eight.



BBC Front PageAug 08, 2026
Victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures' over murderer and rapist
The Met and British Transport Police say the sex offender may have more victims, while criticism of investigators continues.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 08, 2026
Senate Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Shutdown, Avoiding Skirmish Before Midterms
The move came more than a month before the spending deadline, reflecting an eagerness in both parties to avoid a messy fight before the midterm elections.

NYT Middle EastAug 08, 2026
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

ABC NewsAug 08, 2026
Senate approves funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate has passed a short-term measure to keep federal agencies funded into early December and avoid a government shutdown during campaign season

CNBC World NewsAug 08, 2026
Iran sets conditions for opening Strait of Hormuz after UAE says one of its ships was targeted by airstrike
Iran's military stressed that the crucial waterway would only be reopened when the U.S. accepts Iran's conditions.

NYTimes GlobalAug 08, 2026
A Top Scholar's Fall Shows That Universities Don't Get It
By protecting a star from plagiarism charges, a storied college undermined its values.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 08, 2026
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 08, 2026
Former West Ham co-chair Sullivan attends home game despite advice not to
Former West Ham co-chairman David Sullivan attends their Carabao Cup match against Portsmouth despite being advised he should stay away.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 08, 2026
Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 08, 2026
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government's conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 08, 2026
Socialists Are Winning Because They Listen to People
Democrats are going to have to organize voters — not just fund-raise off them.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 08, 2026
Strictly dancers Ola and James Jordan separate after 23 years of marriage
The professional dancers, who married in 2003, both spent several series on the BBC programme.

CBC Top StoriesAug 08, 2026
Venues have unwittingly let extremist groups book events. Anti-racism groups offer tips to prevent that
Dominion Society, which supports deporting immigrants en masse, is advertising a conference in Hamilton this month. It's prompted anti-racism groups to advise venues and businesses on how to avoid unwittingly booking events by groups they say promote hate, an issue that's come up in other parts of the country.



NPR Topics: NewsAug 08, 2026
Tanker sailors still face danger in the Strait of Hormuz
An agreement over the Strait of Hormuz is still far away. Tim Wilkins, who works for a tanker industry group, says the ships stuck around the waterway are in limbo, and transiting is still dangerous.

ABC NewsAug 08, 2026
What makes Trump's ballroom a matter of national security?
Despite a ruling blocking construction of his proposed $400 million ballroom, President Donald Trump remains adamant the project must be built for the nation's security.

ABC NewsAug 08, 2026
Manhunt underway for suspect in upstate New York homicide, house fire
A manhunt continued on Saturday as New York authorities search for a suspect believed to have killed his father before setting a home on fire.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 08, 2026
Garcia hopes long-term friend Alonso's Chelsea finish second to Liverpool
As two Liverpool legends meet in pre-season, Luis Garcia says he hopes Xabi Alonso's Chelsea finish behind their former club in the Premier League.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 08, 2026
Hundreds flying out of Birmingham Airport left without luggage after baggage issues
Passengers flying from Birmingham Airport start their holidays without their luggage.

ABC NewsAug 07, 2026
Thailand school gunman kills grandparents, 3 teachers before shooting himself: Police
At least seven people have been killed and more than a dozen others injured in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand.

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7 killed and more than 20 injured in Thailand school shooting (Washington Post World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 07, 2026
Senate Passes Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Iran
The legislation was championed by Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican whose sudden death last month helped spur quick action on it.

BBC Front PageAug 07, 2026
Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand
Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school.

BBC Front PageAug 07, 2026
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.

ABC NewsAug 07, 2026
Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice Department
A federal prosecutor fired last year over critical comments he had written as a private citizen about President Donald Trump has sued the Justice Department, saying his termination violated his First Amendment rights

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Trump renews push to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook (NPR Topics: News)
Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook (Int'l Herald Tribune)

ABC NewsAug 07, 2026
Senate approves Russia sanctions bill named after Sen. Lindsey Graham
The bill was approved with overwhelming bipartisan support.

BBC Front PageAug 07, 2026
How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 07, 2026
Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 07, 2026
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.

FT.com - Comment & AnalysisAug 07, 2026
Passing the Clarity Act on digital assets is a matter of national security
If the US does not set terms, crypto activity will migrate beyond American laws and law enforcement to lightly regulated foreign venues
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