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BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Members of Trump's cabinet remained on decoy plane, after president's quiet exit
Trump boarded a different plane in Turkey during a Nato summit for security reasons involving Iran.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 12, 2026
Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz ship traffic near three-month low as U.S.-Iran deal in doubt
Traffic is about 90% lower than the daily average of 130 ships that transited Hormuz before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28.

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Houthi attack kills six in Red Sea; Trump slams Iran as hopes for Hormuz Strait deal dim (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
Inflation Eased Slightly in July, but Prices Remain Elevated as War Drags On
Though energy prices fell last month after their spring surge, other factors pushed up costs as the Fed considers raising interest rates.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
Gulf Oil Giants Are Spending Billions to Build Ways Around Strait of Hormuz
Even if a cease-fire materializes, Gulf exporters recognize that relying strictly on the Strait of Hormuz is a risk they can no longer take.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
PM warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 12, 2026
Inflation eases in July as gasoline and grocery prices fall
Consumer prices in July were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The news makes it less likely the Fed will feel the need to raise interest rates in September.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
As Europe Faces Heat Waves and Wildfires, Travelers Are Forced to Adapt
Soaring temperatures, widespread wildfires and dried-up rivers are transforming tourism across the continent. Here's how travelers are responding.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
How Crowley Eked Out a Win in the Wisconsin Governor Primary
A shifting race and a key endorsement helped the moderate Democrat overcome his progressive challenger, Francesca Hong, voters said.

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Why Were Polls So Wrong in the Wisconsin Governor's Race? (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Your heatwave tips on how to cope in extreme temperatures
From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
CoreWeave surges 18% after a 'cleaner quarter.' Here's what's happening
AI cloud giant CoreWeave jumped in premarket trading after reporting that its second-quarter revenue doubled on surging AI demand from hyperscalers.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 12, 2026
Zhu Rongji, who drove China's 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97
Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.

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China's Zhu Rongji, economic reformer who helped lead country into WTO, dead at 97 (CBC Top Stories)
Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97 (Washington Post World News)

ABC NewsAug 12, 2026
2026 total solar eclipse: See photos from the Aug 12 event and where it is visible
Everything to know about the Aug. 12 solar eclipse and safe viewing.

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WATCH: Solar eclipse sweeps across Europe (ABC News)

ABC NewsAug 12, 2026
Primaries key takeaways: A centrist win, questions about Trump endorsement
Tuesday's primaries offered fresh tests of the Democratic Party's direction, the influence of President Donald Trump's endorsements and the Republican Party's future.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
Solar eclipse drives Europe hotel prices to over $1,000 a night
Eclipse demand pushed some Spain and Iceland stays above $1,000 a night, while Iceland hotels cut prices sharply closer to Aug. 12.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
Takeaways From the Wisconsin, Minnesota and South Carolina Primaries
A moderate won the closely fought Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin, the latest contest between the party's progressive and moderate wings.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Burnham urges shops not to sell disposable BBQs over wildfire risks
The PM wants the public to avoid using single-use grills during the current spell of extremely dry weather.

NYT Middle EastAug 12, 2026
Six Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says
The Yemeni government said the ship was carrying food supplies to a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait while the Iran-backed Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of transporting weapons.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
Hormuz closure squeezes global economy as oil demand destruction intensifies, IEA says
The IEA expects oil demand to fall by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026 as high fuel prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions weigh on consumption.

CBC Top StoriesAug 12, 2026
White House had an 'ethical requirement' to tell reporters about plane swap, former CIA director says
The covert movements that saw U.S. President Donald Trump depart a plane carrying reporters and some White House staff in Turkey last month have few, if any, precedents in modern history, and have left lingering questions.



BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 12, 2026
New Forest wildfire continues as temperatures rise
A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Trump sued over Truth Social's $100,000 early access service
The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 12, 2026
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says
Venture capital founder Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger acquire Mark Walter's stake in Los Angeles Lakers at valuation of more than $12 billion.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?
Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
Walking the King Charles III England Coast Path, Now Open to All
Paul Theroux traced the British coastline in 1982 for his book "The Kingdom by the Sea." This year he walked parts of the new King Charles III England Coast Path, a continuous route along the country's seashore.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Andy Burnham's Emergency Cobra Meeting On Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Andy Burnham chairs an emergency Cobra committee meeting.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
LA Lakers to be sold in record $12.5bn deal
The Los Angeles Lakers is to be sold for a reported record $12.5bn - less than a year after Mark Walter took a majority stake in the NBA franchise.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 12, 2026
England scrap midnight curfew after seven months
New Test captain Joe Root abolishes the midnight curfew imposed on the England team under predecessor Ben Stokes.

BBC News Front Page | WorldAug 12, 2026
Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa
Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.

CNBC World NewsAug 12, 2026
AI's costly build-out complicates the Fed's inflation fight
Tech leaders say AI will drive down costs. But slow corporate adoption and the data center build-out create inflation pressures that complicate the Fed's job.

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Benign Inflation Data Offers Reprieve to Fed as It Weighs Rate Increase (Int'l Herald Tribune)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 12, 2026
Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.

CBC Top StoriesAug 12, 2026
The Office U.K. star Lucy Davis reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says disease is 'incurable'
English actress and The Office star Lucy Davis revealed Tuesday that she's been receiving treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer for the past year and a half, and that the "incurable" disease has since spread to her bones. But Davis, 53, says she's at peace and wants to continue working as an actress and animal rights advocate.



NYTimes GlobalAug 12, 2026
Prediction Firms Are Flagging Insider Traders. Many Will Not Face Charges.
The agency that polices the industry does not have the staffing, the legal tools or the will to broadly crack down on wagers that are easily manipulated, experts say.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.

BBC Front PageAug 12, 2026
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.

NPR Topics: NewsAug 12, 2026
Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.

Washington Post World NewsAug 11, 2026
Rescuers search collapsed hospitals for patients trapped by Colombia quake
Dogs and drones were deployed to search for survivors. At least 220 people were reported dead in the nation's strongest earthquake in a decade.

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Desperate search for survivors after deadly Colombia earthquake (MSNBC Int'l News)

BBC Front PageAug 11, 2026
Anguish of Colombian brother at rubble of building being searched for earthquake survivors
BBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.

NPR Headline NewsAug 11, 2026
The death toll climbs from Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia
Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.

BBC Front PageAug 11, 2026
Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war
It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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U.S. oil rises above $83 a barrel as Iran says Strait of Hormuz won't open until conditions are met (CNBC World News)

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 11, 2026
Oil Prices Touch $90 a Barrel Over U.S.-Iran Stalemate
The stalemate over the Iran war hardened and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continued to dwindle.

NPR Headline NewsAug 11, 2026
Trump touts big peace deals in Iran and Gaza but struggles to follow through
Iran has set a high price for President Trump to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel's PM has rejected his Gaza plan.

NYT Middle EastAug 11, 2026
Syria Sentences Former President al-Assad to Death for Crimes Against Humanity
The former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country's civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.

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Syria's former president Bashir al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia at trial (CBC Top Stories)

NYTimes GlobalAug 11, 2026
Powerful ‘Derecho' Storms Tear Through Midwest
Strong storms covered hundreds of miles and brought winds nearing 100 miles per hour.

CBC Top StoriesAug 11, 2026
Police chief unveils plan to rebuild trust after racism scandal in Montréal-Nord unit
In a bid to overhaul its institutional culture, the Montreal police service has launched a broad response plan aimed at restoring community trust and fighting discrimination following allegations of racial profiling by a group of officers.



BBC Front PageAug 11, 2026
GB's Glave and Azu claim first and second in European 100m
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.

Int'l Herald TribuneAug 11, 2026
As Death Toll From Colombia Earthquake Rises to at Least 181, Rescuers Hunt for Survivors
"We heard them screaming," said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.

BBC Front PageAug 11, 2026
Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Colombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.

MSNBC Int'l NewsAug 11, 2026
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from jail in Russia

Christian Science Monitor--worldJul 24, 2026
Planted in the heart of this West Bank village, a settler outpost disrupts life
The plight of Palestinian villagers in one West Bank village tells a larger story of how Jewish settlers, and the Israeli military, are making their lives almost impossible.
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