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Saturday, 15 August 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 11:25 CST
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How a Sudanese refugee became a head teacher in a Chadian camp

Displaced by Sudan’s war, Sahra now leads a refugee school where education offers children safety and hope.

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Morocco boosts Ceuta security amid calls for mass migrant crossing

Morocco has added barbed wire and more police near Spain’s Ceuta enclave after online calls for another mass crossing.

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On the ground in Indonesia following 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least five people.

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Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding

Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.

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Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US

FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.

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What we know about the crisis aboard the USS Lincoln

The US President has brushed off reports of dire conditions and a mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

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At least five killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia

The death toll is expected to climb further as emergency teams continue search and rescue efforts.

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Did the US really destroy Iran’s ballistic missile capability?

The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".

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India marks 80th Independence Day with military display

India marked its 80th Independence Day at Delhi’s historic Red Fort.

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HRW says US civil rights enforcement reduced under Trump: What to know

A new report documents how federal agencies have reduced the number of civil rights cases they pursue as staffing falls.

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US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.

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Venezuela says 131 political prisoners freed amid post-Maduro talks

As detainees granted 'alternative' to imprisonment, US welcomes release as crucial step for Venezuela's reconciliation.

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7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending residents to higher ground.

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At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia

Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.

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Mangione pleads guilty as polarising CEO killing reaches new phase

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges over the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.

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