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Carnival cruise passenger recounts pulling ‘lifeless’ snorkeler out of water as 2 tourists drown hours apart at new $600M resort

Carnival cruise passenger recounts pulling ‘lifeless’ s...

World | New York Post, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

A Carnival Cruise passenger recalled the heroic efforts of strangers attempting ...

Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned to flee to Argentina

Brazilian police say ex-President Bolsonaro had planned...

NPR: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

Bolsonaro is awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and l...

Appeals court allows end of protected status for migrants from 3 countries

Appeals court allows end of protected status for migran...

NPR: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and hal...

FirstFT: China moves to restrict Nvidia AI chip sales after ‘insulting’ Lutnick remarks

FirstFT: China moves to restrict Nvidia AI chip sales a...

World | Financial Times, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

Also in today’s newsletter, US oil group’s Russia business grows, and trouble at...

Brazil police say Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in Argentina

Brazil police say Bolsonaro planned to seek asylum in A...

World | Financial Times, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

Far-right former leader faces more than 40 years in prison over alleged coup plot

'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say

'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan ...

BBC - World news, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by ...

‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wildlife is thriving in the Korean DMZ

‘Landmines have become the greatest protectors’: how wi...

The Guardian: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

The demilitarised zone between North and South Korea has become an ecological oa...

New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military aircraft spending package

New Zealand will buy US helicopters in a $1.6B military...

ABC News: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:33

New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to ...

Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Near Gaza City

Thursday Briefing: Israeli Troops Near Gaza City

NYT > World News, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:31

Also, Africa’s push for a new world map.

Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation

Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Operation

NYT > World News, Aug 21, 2025 - 01:31

Israel’s plan to invade Gaza City, the most populous city in the northern Gaza S...

Ukrainian attacks disrupt Russian petrol supplies and push up prices

Ukrainian attacks disrupt Russian petrol supplies and p...

World | Financial Times, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:31

Moscow has banned exports following drone strikes on oil refineries

Canada cultivates Nordic connections to offset its reliance on US trade

Canada cultivates Nordic connections to offset its reli...

World | Financial Times, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:31

Industry minister tours Sweden and Finland to explore commercial ties while also...

Ukraine's 'Iron General' forced to deny he's 'quietly preparing to run for president'

Ukraine's 'Iron General' forced to deny he's 'quietly p...

Mirror - World news, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:31

General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, who is known as the Iron General, has been forced to ...

In Norway we see ourselves as ethically virtuous – so why is our oil wealth enabling genocide? | Sindre Bangstad

In Norway we see ourselves as ethically virtuous – so w...

The Guardian: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:31

With an election looming, will politicians finally listen to the majority of cit...

European leaders scramble to shield Ukraine in high-stakes Trump talks – but did they?

European leaders scramble to shield Ukraine in high-sta...

The Guardian: World, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:31

The shifting loyalties of the White House have inadvertently bound Europe closer...

Women in Indian Sports Sweat for Their Share of a Booming Market

Women in Indian Sports Sweat for Their Share of a Boomi...

NYT > World News, Aug 21, 2025 - 00:24

Female athletes are using social media to increase viewership and seek better sp...

Japan's factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity extends declines in August, PM...

CNBC: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 23:31

New orders continued to decline, reflecting weak demand both domestically and in...

How European Leaders Studied Trump and Learned to Speak His Language

How European Leaders Studied Trump and Learned to Speak...

WSJ.com: World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 23:30

The president praised his guests at this week’s meeting, a change in tone that f...

A Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana

A Gold-Trading Dynasty Vies for Power in Oil-Rich Guyana

WSJ.com: World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 23:30

Azruddin Mohamed, a flamboyant scion sanctioned by the U.S., aims to become pre...

Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff by half

Tulsi Gabbard announces plans to cut intelligence staff...

BBC - World news, Aug 20, 2025 - 23:30

The director of national intelligence will also revoke the security clearances f...

New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes

New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘em...

The Guardian: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 23:30

Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR...

Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos partnership

Hertz to sell used vehicles online through Amazon Autos...

CNBC: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 22:30

Hertz will start selling pre-owned cars on Amazon Autos, a move meant to bolster...

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its second day — but don't let it ruin your summer

CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its ...

CNBC: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 22:30

For the second day in a row, tech stocks dragged markets lower Juggernauts such ...

China turns against Nvidia’s AI chip after ‘insulting’ Lutnick remarks

China turns against Nvidia’s AI chip after ‘insulting’ ...

World | Financial Times, Aug 20, 2025 - 22:30

Comments by US commerce secretary trigger Chinese regulatory effort to stop tech...

In Eastern Ukraine, Fear and Disbelief Over Proposal to Cede Land to Russia

In Eastern Ukraine, Fear and Disbelief Over Proposal to...

WSJ.com: World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:23

The Kremlin wants Ukraine to hand over the government-controlled part of the Don...

Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth storm water drain

Woman assisting police after infant found dead in Perth...

The Guardian: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:23

Police say woman in her 30s ‘receiving appropriate care and support’ after worke...

Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost)

Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (A...

NYT > World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:21

One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy le...

Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi

Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi

NYT > World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:21

Fewer than 100 dusky gopher frogs were known to remain. Thanks to some very dedi...

Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazil’s Police Say

Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Bra...

NYT > World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:21

The police said they found a request for asylum, addressed to Argentina’s leader...

A Huge Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.

A Huge Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s...

NYT > World News, Aug 20, 2025 - 21:21

Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the sur...

Appeals court allows DHS to end protected status for migrants from Central America and Nepal

Appeals court allows DHS to end protected status for mi...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:36

A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and hal...

Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina and seek asylum

Brazilian police accuse Bolsonaro of planning to flee t...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:36

Brazil’s federal police said that messages found on the telephone of embattled f...

Yankees in love with Jose Caballero, formerly a hated pest

Yankees in love with Jose Caballero, formerly a hated pest

Newsday, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:35

In 11 games with the Yankees, Caballero is hitting .364 (8-for-22) with two home...

Raiders' success largely depends on unproven offensive line

Raiders' success largely depends on unproven offensive ...

Newsday, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:35

The Raiders made key offseason moves by trading for quarterback Geno Smith and d...

Micah Parsons is still a spectator at Cowboys practice as he awaits a contract extension

Micah Parsons is still a spectator at Cowboys practice ...

Newsday, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:35

Micah Parsons made his usual sideline appearance for the final practice of train...

49ers trade for Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore, AP source says

49ers trade for Chiefs receiver Skyy Moore, AP source says

Newsday, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:35

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to acquire receiver Skyy Moore from the Kans...

Trump says he has ‘solved’ 7 conflicts. Here’s what to know about them.

Trump says he has ‘solved’ 7 conflicts. Here’s what to ...

The Washington Post - World, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

As Trump pushes for a peace deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he says he...

Trump expands sanctions against ICC officials over Israel, U.S. investigations

Trump expands sanctions against ICC officials over Isra...

The Washington Post - World, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

The State Department called the court a “national security threat” over inquests...

Ukrainian children captured and ‘brainwashed’ by Russia in preparation for war tell how they escaped

Ukrainian children captured and ‘brainwashed’ by Russia...

World | New York Post, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Russia has kidnapped 1.7 million children and sent them for indoctrination to st...

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City op...

World - CBSNews.com, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Israel is calling up 60,000 reservists as its long-awaited assault to take contr...

13 arrested in connection with killings of 2 Mexico City mayoral staffers

13 arrested in connection with killings of 2 Mexico Cit...

World - CBSNews.com, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's personal secretary and an adviser were shot de...

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists in readiness to begin invasion of Gaza City

Israel calls up 60,000 reservists in readiness to begin...

World | Daily Express, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Israel is poised for a major escalation in its ground offensive in Gaza, with ar...

Chinese ‘dim sum’ bond issuance on track for record year

Chinese ‘dim sum’ bond issuance on track for record year

World | Financial Times, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Low interest rates make renminbi an attractive funding currency for multinationa...

Beijing turns against Nvidia’s AI chip after ‘insulting’ Lutnick remarks

Beijing turns against Nvidia’s AI chip after ‘insulting...

World | Financial Times, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Comments by US commerce secretary trigger Chinese regulatory effort to stop tech...

Pegula/Draper v Swiatek/Ruud: US Open mixed doubles semi-finals – live updates

Pegula/Draper v Swiatek/Ruud: US Open mixed doubles sem...

The Guardian: World, Aug 20, 2025 - 20:31

Pegula and Draper face Swiatek and Ruud in semi-finalDefending champs Errani and...

Macron denounces Netanyahu’s ‘abject’ claim that he is fueling antisemitism

Macron denounces Netanyahu’s ‘abject’...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 19:08

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “...

News Wrap: Texas lawmakers move closer to approving new congressional maps

News Wrap: Texas lawmakers move closer to approving new...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 19:08

In our news wrap Wednesday, Texas lawmakers are closer to approving controversia...

As Russia continues to wage war, NATO meets to plan Ukraine’s future defense

As Russia continues to wage war, NATO meets to plan Ukr...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 19:08

Moscow demanded that it must participate in any security guarantees provided by ...

South African rhino breeder accused of running $14 million horn smuggling ring

South African rhino breeder accused of running $14 mill...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 19:08

A seven-year investigation by South African authorities found the suspects alleg...

Expert analyzes difficulties of providing Ukraine with security guarantees

Expert analyzes difficulties of providing Ukraine with ...

PBS NewsHour, Aug 20, 2025 - 19:08

For perspective on the challenges of providing a security guarantee to Ukraine, ...