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Friday, 21 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 19:25 CST
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Several people injured in sword attack at Swedish school

One person has been taken into custody after the attack at a high school in Fagersta, local authorities said.

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Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ claims first victim: Not Iran, but US markets

The US and Israel's war on Iran has upended global financial and energy markets.

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Ebola outbreak ‘growing faster, ⁠⁠wider’ as DRC death toll passes 2,500: UN

Epidemic remains out of control amid DR Congo conflict, funding shortages and attacks on health workers and facilities

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Liverpool preview: Five key questions heading into 2026-27 season

Liverpool's new Spanish boss is tasked with making the club title challengers again, but he faces a number of issues.

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Weddings in Gaza offer rare moments of joy amid genocide

In Gaza, weddings offer Palestinian families a brief escape from Israel’s genocidal war.

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El Nino set to be most intense ‘for over a century’: UK forecasters

Met Office predicts 'unprecedented' sea surface temperature rise of 3C (5.4F) plus will heighten extreme weather risks.

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South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statistics

South Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.

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Israeli soldiers throw belongings from besieged Palestinian home

Israeli soldiers were filmed throwing belongings from Palestinian homes in Qusra.

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Why are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?

Amnesty International said they ‘must be released immediately and unconditionally’.

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China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detained

Min Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.

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US allies in Asia wary as Trump moves military assets for Iran war

Allies worry about the US ability to deter China, even if the bulk of US forces remain in the region.

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Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows

Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry grows

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Six-year-old child dies after being slapped by teacher in India

A six-year-old child has collapsed and died after being slapped by his teacher in India.

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US designates Hezbollah an Iranian proxy, sanctions funding network

The US Treasury labels Lebanon-based group 'an extension' of the IRGC's Quds Force and takes aim at financing.

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Bayern Munich’s Musiala collapsed on-field as a result of medication change

Coach Vincent Kompany said Bayern were aware of Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public.

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