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Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
world

Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia

Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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BBC World

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At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine
world

At least 6 killed in multiple Russian missile strikes across Ukraine

Russian ballistic missiles killed at least six people and ⁠injured over two dozen more in Kyiv early on Thursday.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran
world

Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Fernandez Must Rediscover Best Form –Rangers Coach
sports

Fernandez Must Rediscover Best Form –Rangers Coach

Rangers head coach Derek McInnes has demanded more from Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernández following a difficult start to the 2026–27 season, stressing that the center back m

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Webb Blasts FIFA’s Decision To Reverse Balogun’s Red Card
sports

Webb Blasts FIFA’s Decision To Reverse Balogun’s Red Card

English refereeing chief Howard Webb has criticized FIFA over the decision to lift United States forward Folarin Balogun’s red card at the World Cup 2026. Webb stated that he

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Complete Sports

Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv
world

Russian missile barrage kills at least 13 people in Ukraine’s Kyiv

Russian ballistic missile attacks hit at least three districts in Kyiv, collapsing buildings and causing fires.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia
world

Fears grow in Amazon village as Brazilian drug gangs push into Bolivia

Fears are growing in a remote Bolivian village as Brazilian drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
world

Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears

Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
world

Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance

Trump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri
world

Bodycam captures police team falling when deck collapses in Missouri

Recently released body camera footage shows a deck collapsing during a warrant operation in Huntsville, Missouri.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government
world

Publisher of US military newspaper resigns over differences with government

Retirement of longtime Stars and Stripes publisher comes amid the Trump administration's push for editorial control.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn
world

‘Tsunami’ of emigration reshapes Israel’s future, experts warn

Nearly 270,000 Israelis have left the country over three years, citing political uncertainty and security concerns.

Aug 20, 20261 min read
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Al Jazeera

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes
world

Key Trump aide Natalie Harp suddenly in spotlight after years behind scenes

Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff used a speech to note the closeness of one aide to the president.

Aug 19, 20261 min read
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BBC World

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)
entertainment

Burna Boy, Tems earn 2026 MTV VMAs nominations (Full List)

Nigerian Afrobeats stars Damini Ogulu (Burna Boy) and Temilade Openiyi (Tems) have secured nominations at the 2026 MTV

Aug 19, 20264 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief k!led in Kenya Helicopter Crash
entertainment

Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief k!led in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuadors intelligence agency were killed in a helicopter crash in Ken

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Prince Harry and Meghan to move Back to Britain and have already enrolled their kids in British schools
entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan to move Back to Britain and have already enrolled their kids in British schools

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly concluded plans to move back to Britain, according to new reports

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums @ttack Governor Adeleke’s convoy (video)
entertainment

Gunfire erupts in Osogbo as hoodlums @ttack Governor Adeleke’s convoy (video)

Suspected hoodlums on Wednesday, August 19, attacked the convoy of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, shortly af

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

‘She’s demoralised’ – Bashir Ahmad reacts as Aisha Yesufu says she won’t follow Peter Obi to campaigns
entertainment

‘She’s demoralised’ – Bashir Ahmad reacts as Aisha Yesufu says she won’t follow Peter Obi to campaigns

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has suggested that a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress,

Aug 19, 20262 min read
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Linda Ikeji

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