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Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 15:25 CST
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Eight air strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib

Syrian state TV quotes military source as saying Israeli forces carried out attack, causing damage and no casualties.

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Brazil’s president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’

Brazil's president says Amazon oil is ‘passport to the future’

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Syrian man dies in custody after alleged abuse by security officers

A Syrian man died in police custody after his family alleged he was severely beaten.

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Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?

Meta battles legal challenges in the US, Europe and beyond over platform design and its impact on younger users.

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Infantino’s FIFA World Cup fallout: Lamour exits after criticism of plan

Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino's proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been 'deceived' over plan.

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Videos show deadly school shooting in Philippines

A ninth-grade student opened fire at a high school in Zamboanga, Philippines, killing a fellow student and himself.

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Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record

Drone video shows drought-hit fields in England after driest July on record

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Pakistan top court orders Imran Khan’s hospital transfer amid access battle

Supreme Court grants jailed ex-PM Imran Khan transfer to hospital for a month after concerns raised over blood pressure.

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Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances

Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.

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Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question

Trump lashes out at CNN reporter over South Korea question

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Syrian court sentences Wassim al-Assad to death for war crimes

Cousin of Bashar al-Assad and former regime figure found guilty of crimes including premeditated murder and torture.

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Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot

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What to watch in Tuesday’s Florida primary elections

Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, Trump's politics and Israel's war on Gaza figure prominently in the elections.

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Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war

Andrey Klepach, top economist at Russia's state development bank VEB, had warned Russia was lagging behind rivals.

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Lakers’ Jeanie Buss ‘contesting’ family’s vote to sell to Kushner, Iger

The Lakers governor is resisting attempts to sell family's minority share to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.

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