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Thursday, 20 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff

Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, ‌Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and ​Cincinnati.

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Bangladesh elects ruling party veteran Alamgir as president

Bangladesh elects Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir by parliamentary vote, filling vacancy after Shahabuddin's resignation.

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Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race

Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.

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Swiss tourist jailed for insulting Bali’s sacred Day of Silence

A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts insulting Nyepi

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Daily struggle for clean water and food takes a physical toll on Gaza kids

Families in Gaza face devastating water shortages, leaving children with heavy responsibilities beyond their years.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end

South Korea convened an emergency security meeting following the launches, as Trump seeks to sway Pyongyang.

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At least 800 people evacuated from major wildfire in western Spain

A major wildfire is threatening communities in western Spain with more than 800 people evacuated.

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Spanish police evict hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to shelters

Hundreds of migrants are being removed from their makeshift camps on a beach in Ceuta, Spain.

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Syria detains policeman over death of White Helmets rescuer hit in custody

Authorities were warned about the dangers of hitting Mohammad Ghamira, who suffered from the rare medical condition haemophilia.

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One geography, two states: Saudi Arabia’s security approach to Sudan

Riyadh sees Sudan’s unity and stability as inseparable from its own security across the Red Sea.

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Deadly Russian missile barrage hits Kyiv in hours-long overnight attack

Russia launched a hours-long overnight barrage of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones across Kyiv.

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Gunmen seize tanker off Yemen amid resurgence of Somali piracy

UK maritime security monitor says Seamull tanker diverted towards Somalia, as wave of piracy sweeps the Gulf of Aden.

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Can US, Middle Eastern powers unite Libya 15 years after Gaddafi overthrow?

The US government is intensifying efforts to unify the country's two rival governments.

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Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in Colombia’s southwest

Mining activity caused a deadly slope collapse in Narino, claiming 13 lives and injuring seven others.

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Man Utd preview: Five key talking points for 2026-27 Premier League season

From Bruno Fernandes's future to a Champions League return, all to know about Manchester United before the new season.

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