The day in news
18 August 2026
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Finance 461
World 435
Azerbaijan 412
The day in brief
Netanyahu and Jared Kushner agreed that a U.S. general would verify Hamas disarmament before Israel withdraws from Gaza. President Trump voiced doubts that Iran is ready to sign a deal with the United States and warned he could bomb ally Oman while Netanyahu held deep discussions on a Gaza peace plan. A trial began for an ex‑gang leader accused of ordering the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. The U.S. Supreme Court
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Meta is facing its ‘Big Tobacco’ moment — and investors can profit
How ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,’ ‘Fallout’ and ‘Spider-Noir’ Production Designers Built Out Their Worlds While Honoring the Source Material
Football Daily
Madonna tops Taylor Swift in nominations for MTV’s Video Music Awards
Ohio death row inmate gets rare chance to seek pardon after 30 years
Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets for White Sox-Cubs, Yankees-Orioles, MLB Tuesday
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
How 35% of US employees are left on the margins
NASA's LRO images Falcon 9 crater on moon, learns new details
Football Daily
Trump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite
Mark Walter sought loan from Apollo backed by Lakers stake
Jon Ossoff's 2028 Chances As He Takes Aim at Trump Aide Natalie Harp
Map Shows Mosquito-Borne West Nile Virus Spreading Across US, Killing Eight
Burnham received £345,000 of donations ahead of becoming PM
Liberia Agrees to Take 1,200 Deportees From U.S.
Harvard to pay $53m over theft and sale of human remains from medical school
UAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state
Bills Hit With Concerning Injury to Key Offensive Weapon
Existing drug could treat invasive canine oral tumors
Drug policies should communicate drug safety over user punishment
Papers: Barca midfielder rejects chance to join Man Utd
California Lawmakers Near Deal to Address Impact of Tax Cap on Film Credits
Exclusive: Trump admin reveals plan to lock 3,000 migrant children in massive new detention facility
Florida official arrested on child molestation and kidnapping charges
The United States has accused 17 Iranians of a large-scale cyber campaign
"Apple" changes the rules of the "App Store" after the EC's comments
OpenAI says it will expand monitoring of model testing after hacking incident
Second major fire at south London recycling centre in under three months
'Everyone in for Christmas' - Burnham unveils rough sleeping plan
Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
How can AI help identify pain when animals can't tell us they're suffering?
I won’t abandon anyone to sleep rough on our streets. That’s my £442m promise | Andy Burnham
Burnham launches ‘national drive’ to get rough sleepers off streets by Christmas
Curved surfaces reshape active materials, localizing vibrations near defects
Mike Evans the Latest 49ers Star to Leave Practice With an Injury
Some Tupac Shakur family members leave court as autopsy photos shown
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
Palace sign United States prospect Gozo
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Ukraine’s ousted defence minister calls for wartime election
Hotshot-lawyer dad of accused Penn State cocaine ring member is charged in son’s frat house scheme
Archaeologists unveil skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering in Lima
Polling firm shutters after admitting fake survey showing LA mayor leading rival by double digits was ‘experiment’
Tupac Murder Fact vs. Fiction: Trial Clarifies Claims in Duane Davis' Book
Azerbaijani wrestler wins bronze medal at World Championships
A single asteroid impact may explain the appearance of Mars' moon Deimos
How workplace conflict expression shapes team performance
Turkmenistan announces tender to develop Agriculture Ministry website
The US may reduce its military presence in the Middle East
Court Blocks Road Through Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Why a Reunion Between the Two Rival TV Academies Is Long Overdue
Browns Hit With Harsh Shedeur Sanders Accusation Amid Preseason QB Competition
Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners
Trump admin scores court win to end deportation protections for Ethiopian migrants
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov demands elections in challenge to Zelenskyy
Why signing World Cup winner Rodri may be what sees Barcelona end Champions League drought
Are you scrolling, instead of sleeping again? Here's when it may be an addiction
Trump moves to end ‘roadless rule’ that protects millions of forest acres
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
Al Hilal target England's Kane - Wednesday's gossip
Oscars Budget, ‘Engaging’ With AI and Hot Memorabilia: Inside the Academy’s Annual All-Members Meeting (EXCLUSIVE)
Key Results from Florida primaries
Netflix looking for singles who have undergone dramatic weight loss for new dating series
White Sox vs. Cubs prediction, odds, time: 2026 MLB picks for Tuesday, Aug. 18 by proven model
'Hidden stars' suggest that distant galaxies are much more massive than they appear
Hidden losses of amphibians and dragonflies in Berlin's municipal water supply
8/18: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs Set ‘2 Broke Girls’ Reunion on ‘Shifting Gears’ Season 3
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Paige Bueckers, Wings mired in post-All Star slump: Can Dallas find answers before playoffs?
Vaccination rates fall as more parents opt out
Fearless FCC commissioner risks Trump’s wrath to praise ABC lawsuit over Jimmy Kimmel retaliation
Three dead after family get into difficulty in water off Shoreham-by-Sea
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
CL: "Fenerbahce" lost to "Lion" in Istanbul
CL: "The winner of the match between "Fenerbahce" and "Lion" in Istanbul has not been determined
WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
Jeffrey Epstein Coverage Missed the Real Story of Child Sexual Abuse
LSU Hilariously Trolls Jayden Daniels Amid Jersey Number Dispute
Struggling Rookie Starter Optioned After Costly Performance
'Switchable' smart gel may pave way for next-gen drug delivery and sensing tech
Plants could transform how scientists measure the climate benefits of tidal marshes
The death toll from the earthquake in Colombia has exceeded 300
Robin Williams’ Kids Revive Instagram Account to Combat AI Slop: ‘As Technology Evolves, We Want This to be a Safe, Trusted Place’
Canadian tariff deadline looms as two sides continue to negotiate
Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow
Trump’s Ballroom Is Rising at Breakneck Speed: 20 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
OpenAI announces slowing pace of development after hack by rogue agent
Hidden Valley Ranch dressing may be a victim of this summer’s salad scare
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Earthquake hits Türkiye
Brighton sign Canada striker David on loan
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony
Lions' Ahmed Hassanein is Giving Detroit Something to Think About
Deep-learning approach rapidly predicts where metals bind within proteins
Grasshopper-inspired AI boosts emergency resource prediction
Polling Firm Released Fake Data in Hong and Bass Races as a ‘Social Experiment’
ICE Responds to Detainee's Claim of Brain Bleed After Arrest
DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs
Australia politics live: NDIS reforms to pass parliament today after 63 amendments get Coalition on side
Bo Nix Gets Honest About Heated Practice Altercation With Broncos Teammate
ICC says US sanctions on top court members 'undermine rule of law'
The US imposed sanctions against two members of the International Criminal Court
Dale Dickey on Her First Emmy Nomination for ‘Widow’s Bay’ and the Monologue That Made Her Say, ‘What the F—‘
Latest Texas Injury Could Be a Disaster for Arch Manning
The US may reduce its military presence in the Middle East
‘There is no breaking point’: The problem with Trump’s plan to economically strangle Iran
Sundance Prizewinner Blerta Basholli on Kosovar War Drama ‘Dua’: ‘Teenagers Growing Up in Conflict Zones Are No Different From Any of Us’
Jailed businessman appears accused of bribes and cartel links
Russian missile strike kills 10 civilians in Kharkiv
Baker Mayfield says Buccaneers are ready to surprise critics in 2026, why he could be right
London's ULEZ linked to improved lung growth in children, says study
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
"Sabah" head coach Valdas Dambrauskas: "We are looking forward to the game with Hapoel"
Do Monkeys Keep Pets? Study Finds Widespread Primate Interactions With Other Animal Species, From Mice to Deer
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Dodgers Recalling Emmet Sheehan After Reset in Triple-A
Buccaneers Get Major Boost as WR Jalen McMillan Returns to Practice
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Working from home should be a right, not a reward
Secrets of a mystery mammal from Patagonia revealed at last
Sound-based traps reveal how fragile biomolecular droplets move, merge and change stiffness
Trump and Carney speak ahead of US tariff deadline
Images Show Lincoln Reflecting Pool Damage as Crews Work on Trump Project
Are trees deliberately being poisoned at this private beach community? Investigators have landed upon a theory
Chargers' Mike McDaniel Says Justin Herbert Has Exceeded Expectations So Far
American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights
Man found dead at Charlton Athletic's ground
Asia Trans Gas launches tender for railway cargo services in Uzbekistan
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Squeeze More Juice Out of a Dead Battery!
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dead: Tributes Pour in for Rock Legend
Japan and OAS award Haiti $3M to help troubled country prepare for long-awaited elections
Here’s a ‘ridiculously cheap’ way to protect yourself against a stock-market selloff
The French government will expel two Iranian diplomats
Judge allows Trump to end deportation protections for 5,000 immigrants
Germany to extend border controls due to crisis in Ceuta
US oil producers set to ink production deals with Venezuela
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
TikTok explores peer-to-peer payments via DMs, report says
Fantasy football rankings 2026: Sleepers from computer that nailed De'Von Achane's standout year
Motion Picture Academy Names Sean Baker and Samantha Quan as Chairs of Marquee Theater Committee
Pentagon threatens to cut federal funding to 30 universities over foreign academic partnerships
Musiala fainted on the field for the second time in 4 days
Man in doll-mask chases and threatens Philadelphia residents, police say
Iran and Azerbaijan strengthen relations through direct dialogue between leaders - Araghchi
The Great ADHD Myth? review – the most controversial show of the year is here
Watch ZZ Top Perform ‘Tush’ at Band’s Final Concert With Original Lineup
ICC hits back after US announces fresh sanctions on senior court figures
Scientists 'see' nanoscale forces, providing evidence of electric fields at the air‑water interface
Moving nitrogen within pyridine opens a new path for molecular editing
Climate doom may discourage climate action, but there's a way to counter it
Tech Life
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'I'm not sure who I am' - Bake Off winner in shock after bipolar diagnosis
Social Security Update—Proposed Change Would Protect Student Loan Borrowers
Anti-socialism push can flip battlegrounds, Republican leader bets as party fights to hold House
US Justice Department denies whistleblower claims on anti-Semitism probes
Trump Ally Demands National Emergency to Place ICE at Midterm Poll Stations
Frank Beard death: ZZ Top drummer dies aged 77
Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC
America’s growing debt pile will be the big focus Wednesday as global bond rout deepens
Turkish politician Melih Meric stabbed
Milwaukee Rapper Funny $Money Dies at 33
Araqchi: A temporary ceasefire means a repeat of the war
US woman sentenced to six years in prison over plot to kill treasury secretary
Woman who wrote book praising police officers is wanted after cop died in her home
Tennessee Announces Partnership With Alum-Founded Knoxville Company
US seeks to revive criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
49ers Newcomer Perfect for Preventing Turnover on Coaching Staff
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala reveals neurological condition resulting in multiple collapses on pitch
Golden State Valkyries selected to host 2027 WNBA All-Star weekend in Bay Area
Florida was one front in a redistricting war won by the G.O.P.
Genome-folding complex reveals a mechanism that helps establish neuron identity
The global race to make a practical quantum computer just took a big leap forward
Wildfire in British Columbia harmed 150 structures and forced 20,000 to evacuate
Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from the US
Musiala shares health update after second in-game collapse
Adviser to Russian Minister of Transport Alexey Chadayev resigned
Man accused of attacking duo at New York synagogue charged with federal hate crimes
Minnesota sues Texas to force extradition of ICE agent accused of lying about shooting
Comedians settle lawsuit over ‘demoralizing’ search program at US airport
Musiala collapses during match for second time in four-day period
Soaring diesel prices rip across US economy
Uzbekistan's FX demand rises 17.7% to $38.2B in Jan-July 2026
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Yankees vs. Orioles, Mariners vs. Brewers and more
Hayden Panettiere’s Estranged Mom Speaks Out After Actor’s Death: She ‘Lost Her Way’ and ‘I Wish She Had Stayed True to Herself’
Experiment shows how AI discoveries can shape human cultural evolution
Physicists entangle quantum memories across a record-breaking 420 km
Ball to the face? Another lost game? | What causes Medvedev to throw racket at LED boards?
Zakharova: Baku's statements on the search for Russian journalists do not reflect Moscow's position
Frank Beard, Longtime ZZ Top Drummer, Dies at 77
Too hot for Trump? President turns back on disgraced Florida congressman ahead of crucial primary
U.S. Bank Business Altitude Connect review: Strong travel rewards, limited perks
Untraced cyclosporiasis outbreaks are still on the rise - despite what Trump officials say
Irish striker Parrott on brink of Real Betis move
How the ‘Hacks’ Production Team Created a ’70s Sitcom Set and Overcame Las Vegas-Sized Challenges
Bill Maher rips left-wing lawmaker for sacrificing liberal values to appease Muslim voters
The ‘witch-hunt’ of Jason Arday
Why Alabama, Indiana and Texas Tech (yes, really) didn't make college football's top spending list
Minnesota AG sues Texas governor to force extradition of ICE agent
France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightens
Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve
Two cars collided in Ganja, and there are injuries
Structural snapshots reveal key steps in switching on DNA replication
Right-leaning Canadians are losing trust in Canada's electoral process, study finds
Fox News Predicts Two Key GOP-Held Senate Seats Shifting Toward Democrats
Life insurance for seniors: Best options by age and policy
US man posed as doctor in fraudulent scheme to profit from Ozempic, prosecutors say
Oscar-winning actress lands role in new series of Only Murders In The Building
This Newly Approved Narcolepsy Drug Is the First to Target the Sleep Disorder's Root Cause Rather Than Its Symptoms
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s Hard-Shuffling Drummer, Dead at 77
Mortgage rates could move even higher — dealing a fresh blow to home buyers
Macaulay Culkin’s new Hollywood move appears to confirm Home Alone rumors
<a href='https://news.sky.com/video/young-men-driving-recklessly-for-tiktok-content-13574459'>Ireland's TikTok joyriders: The young men 'dying for likes'</a>
Italy’s most famous horse Varenne dies at 31 after fathering more than 2,000 offspring
Aragchi: The last war showed that the US cannot even protect its military bases
Russia comments on Azerbaijan’s decision to place three Russian journalists on international wanted list
An African bat overlooked for two centuries is confirmed in Europe
Hull City interested in Japan winger Nakamura
US judge says government can revoke deportation protections for Ethiopians
Emmys: A Breakdown of the Music Nominees From Lady Gaga’s ‘Dead Dance’ to Hans Zimmer’s Race for His First Win
Chiefs Face Concerning Injury as Top Breakout Candidate Leaves Practice on Cart
Chadayev left his position as an adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after Azerbaijan's accusations
Chadayev left his position as adviser to the Russian Minister of Transport after the provocation against Azerbaijan
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal
Is Verizon Down? Thousands of Users Report Outages in US
Trump Fired His Inspectors General. Their Replacements Have a Different Mission.
Giants Releasing Super Bowl Champion to Make Room for Najee Harris
It's Christmastime at SpaceX as company salvages Starship from Indian Ocean
Former LeBron James Teammate Gives Valuable Advice Ahead of 76ers Season
Q&A: By analyzing media coverage, researchers connect public sentiment hedge fund returns
Most mammal species discovered in the Global South since 1990 end up in Northern collections
Will David Ellison Say Goodbye to Hollywood? Some See Paramount’s Potential Exit From California as ‘Strategically Unwise’ — but Others Say It’s Just Smart Business
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Jennifer Walton and Proc Fiskal Remix My New Band Believe’s “Numerology”
Jaguars Suffer Tough Injury Blow as Second-Year RB Ruled Out for Camp
Trump weighs revolving-door setup when Karoline Leavitt leaves press secretary post
WNBA Reveals Host of 2027 All-Star Game
How to compare life insurance quotes
Aragchi: Pezeshkia's phone conversation with Ilham Aliyev opened a new page in Iran-Azerbaijani relations
Arteta: We want to be the best club in the world
Trump administration to rescind rule protecting old growth forests
There will be interruptions in electricity supply due to repair works in Agdash and Goychay
NFL Makes Decision on New Seahawks CB Terrion Arnold
A new mathematical tool to uncover 'who eats whom' in nature
Jeff Bezos consortium could be majority Liverpool shareholder within a year
Tyler, the Creator, Future, Leon Thomas to Perform at Camp Flog Gnaw 2026
CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom and allegedly called employees ’monkeys’ is sued by own company
Chargers Starting OL Carted off Field During Practice
Life insurance rates: Average costs by age and policy
Tomorrow there will be no electricity in some areas of Agdash and Goychay
Lindsay Clancy ‘was begging for help’ before murders, former mother-in-law testifies
Donald Trump Contradicts Adviser Jared Kushner on Iran: Where Talks Stand
Dodgers Broadcaster Has Bold Idea to Fix Kyle Tucker’s Struggles
Laci Mosley’s ‘Scam Goddess’ Comedy Podcast Launches Video Episodes on YouTube, Joins Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Network at iHeart
Swedish MP intervenes in ‘damaging’ Brexit row over elderly Britons ordered to leave
Garmin Watches Are Up to $250 Off Right Now On Amazon (2026)
New CDC director is urged to address ‘zombie programs’ that were halted by Trump’s DOGE cuts
Building real-time control for engineered biological systems
Lost 'botanical hotspot' identified at University of York campus
Raiders QB Kirk Cousins Makes His Feelings on Fernando Mendoza Crystal Clear
Hollywood’s newest boom is being built for your phone one two-minute episode at a time
Judge Allows Limited Testing in Trump Plan to Paint Eisenhower Building White
How US Navy Conditions Compare to China's
Blue state mayor arrested for fraud sparks uproar for not speaking English in viral clip: 'How is this real'
Fever React to Caitlin Clark Award Reveal Amid Historic Stretch of Games
Baker Mayfield Says Buccaneers Are Ready to 'Shock' People in 2026
OpenAI Overhauls Safety Protocols After Its AI Agents Went Rogue
Landmark trial on Meta’s impact on children’s mental health begins in US
U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The national debt is about to hit $40 trillion. Here’s how it can hurt Americans.
Kyrgyzstan’s banks see lower dollarization amid changing lending dynamics
Israeli strike on Gaza City cafe kills six, including child
Nominated TV Producers Shed Light on Network Notes and Industry Changes at Variety’s Showrunners Breakfast; Ryan Murphy Emotionally Accepts Norman Lear Award
Ketel Marte Update Signals Absence Could Have Real Reason
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council reacted to Trump's claim about Hormuz
Chadayev, who made speeches against Azerbaijan, resigned from the position of adviser to the minister in Russia
Social media on trial as $200bn case against Facebook and Instagram begins
"Real" and "Barcelona" are interested in Sergio Martinez
Future, Earl Sweatshirt, Steve Lacy to Play Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026
OpenAI Is Slowing Down Its AI Training
Neurophysiologist Reveals the 1 Exercise They'd Never Skip for Brain Health
Former Venezuelan player working for San Diego Padres is detained by ICE
Aragchi: President Pezeshkian's telephone conversation with the President of Azerbaijan completely changed the situation
From the coasts to the plains, bird flu could threaten not just birds—but their homes
End-to-end design creates two low-cost materials to capture methane
Trump finally secures small victory in one of his DC beautification projects
The Fed minutes are coming —and they’re more crucial now as Warsh limits his communication
Police attack Indonesian student protesters, arresting at least 21
Socialists accused of 'motor mouth' rhetoric as longtime Dem strategist unloads on far-left candidate
Hegseth’s ‘personal’ trip to Iowa sparks speculation he’s eyeing Trump’s office: report
Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy gives update on his wife’s recovery from shooting at their Virginia home
Hull KR vs Warrington LIVE! Build-up to tonight's Super League game
Why Gen Z Is Learning to Paint Like 19th-Century Artists
A deputy was stabbed in Turkey
David Crowley's Chances of Beating Tom Tiffany: First Post-Primary Poll
Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor
