The day in news
18 August 2026
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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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Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens of people, including 4 civilians
Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail
Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘can’t remember the last time she saw someone wear a MAGA hat’
Tin Pan Theater in Bend, Oregon
American Black Film Festival 2027 Heads to Los Angeles After 24 Years in Miami (EXCLUSIVE)
Marilyn Monroe’s Newest Barbie Doll Is Inspired by Her ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’ Ensemble
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Bluesky says its recent outage was caused by another DDoS attack
Viktor Yushchenko thanks President Ilham Aliyev for his support of Ukraine (PHOTO)
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C+C Music Factory Co-Founder Robert Clivillés Sues Freedom Williams for $30 Million, Alleging He Wrongfully Claimed Trademark Despite Never Being a Group Member
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Jets' Breece Hall expected to be ready for Week 1 after suffering groin injury
Spain builds tent cities for the thousands stuck in Ceuta
Palestinian living in caves older than Israel
Fang Fang Exposes China’s Long Game
Two Major Trump-Themed Stores Have Closed as Sales Slow
“I fear for my family’s lives” says Loui Ridi as settlers besiege home
Ford hopes this Hypercar will be its next Le Mans winner
In Ceuta, migrants stranded at Europe’s gates await their fate
Silver prices today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Silver price holds as investors weigh inflation and geopolitical risks
Doctors remove record-size bladder stone
Viral Disneyland Content Creator Defends Her ‘Special Friendship’ With Peter Pan
'Tons' of nuclear materials found at undisclosed Syrian site, IAEA chief says
Gold prices today, Tuesday, August 18, 2026: Gold falters as U.S. Treasury yields rise
Trump circles the Strait of Hormuz on map and proclaims it as ‘new US territory’
Packers' Matt LaFleur Gives Encouraging Josh Jacobs Injury Update
Third US Case of Anthrax Discovered in Texas Goat
State Farm's $5 Billion Payout Going Out To Customers Past and Present
Search launched after sailboat found adrift off French island
Salesforce's and ServiceNow’s Business Models Are in Danger, Expert Cautions: What Does It Mean For CRM and NOW?
908 Devices (MASS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Russia threatens UK over supplying drones to Ukraine — The Latest
Callum Turner opens up about wedding to Dua Lipa: ‘The most beautiful day of my life’
Is SpaceX an AI play or a space stock? Two months after the IPO, investors still can’t decide.
Palestinian American challenges Israeli army outside his home in the West Bank
Neuronetics (STIM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ECARX (ECX) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Jacob Gibbs' Fantasy Football Running Back Strategy Primer: How to draft RBs, my 2026 'anchor' back, more
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought
Wisconsin principal of the year claims he was fired and accused of grooming because he’s gay
Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom, Meta Slide as Bond Yields Surge: Why Tech Stocks Are Getting Hit
State Farm paying out $5 billion dividend. See who's eligible
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Amer Sports Shares Up After Strong 2Q Performance, Raises 2026 Guidance
Ancient Jomon DNA reveals a hidden Ice Age survival genetic toolkit
AI should transform the strategy process—but never make the final call, researcher argues
Renner's 2027 NFL Draft scouting series: Ranking the top 10 running backs
Chiefs React to Patrick Mahomes' NFL Top 100 Ranking
The Stealth AI Stocks Are Dragging Down the Dow Again
Basketball Hall of Fame predictions: Projecting HOF fates for six NBA veterans on the bubble
Commanders Give Jayden Daniels Another Playmaking TE
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma takes pains to deliver a slasher fan’s dream
Jacob Gibbs' 2026 Fantasy Football Quarterback Strategy Primer: How to draft QBs, plus a sleeper and a faller
30-Year Bond Yields Ease, Suggesting Dip-Buying
Diesel Prices Are Breaking Records: 3 Refiners Turning the Crisis Into Record Profits
Things get even more tricky for Dicky Tice, the Reform MP blessed with lots of cash but zero self-awareness | John Crace
Angélique Kidjo Talks ‘Hope,’ Her Mother’s Legacy and Making History With a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
New Celtic signings unlikely before LASK tie but O'Neill happy for Hatate to stay
Rebecca Hendin on Richard Tice and the climate crisis – cartoon
Jets Learn Injury Timeline for Star RB Breece Hall
2026 BMW Championship predictions, odds: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy lead 50-man field into St. Louis
Journey set for the last leg of its tour as band hints at what comes next
Diamondbacks DFA 6-Foot-5 Relief Pitcher
Meta Platforms Falls 4% on Trial Risk With Costs Up 55%, Free Cash Flow Down to $784M
ISS hosts first spacewalk by a Frenchwoman
Intel Tripled in a Year. Here’s Where It’ll Reach in Another 12 Months
The President Who Cried Wolf: The Trouble With Trump’s Oman Threats | Opinion
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PL chief Masters: Man City charges verdict 'has taken longer than expected'
HIVE maps out its AI expansion plans on earnings call
Retaining top talent a challenge - Everton chief Kinnear
New USC Guard Named Top Transfer in Big Ten
Longtime GOP aide defects to Dem rising star as Texas Senate battle for Cornyn's seat heats up
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
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UAE issues alert warning of 'potential missile threats'
This Company Just Hit 50 Straight Years of Dividend Increases. Its CEO Says That's Not Even the Real Story.
Cipher Mining Falls 9%, TeraWulf Sinks 7% as Rising Yields Hit the AI Miner Pivot
Peacock is raising prices across all of its streaming plans
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Stolen Masterpieces Worth $10 Million Discovered in a Cardboard Box, Months After Thieves Snuck Into a Museum and Whisked Them Away Into the Night
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USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
Viktor Yushchenko thanked Ilham Aliyev for his support to Ukraine
Azerbaijan sheds light on heavy fuel oil production
Dollar mostly flat as softer US data fuel dovish rate bets
Mission Produce (AVO): Understanding The Long-Term Upside Ahead of Q3 Results
Bonnie Tyler’s Funeral Featured a Choir Performing ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’
Posthumous Jennifer Finch Memoir Announced
Antisemitism fight explodes in Florida as voters head to the polls: 'Political pogrom'
Everything we know about the Greek island helicopter crash that killed British couple
Afghanistan: Only 5% of labor market are women under Taliban
Dynamic surface reconstruction explains how copper sulfide catalysts tune CO₂ reduction
Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence
Oasis Doc Trailer Shows Noel Gallagher Asking, ‘Will It Fall Apart Again?’
Japan's Metaplanet Plants Its Flag in the US With $132M Bitcoin Treasury Deal
Jaguars Rising Star WR Sidelined With Undisclosed Injury
S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut
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UK parents and carers: what costs do you face when sending your children to school?
Ascend Literary Management Signs ‘Average Joe’ Creator Robb Cullen (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him
Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
The world coming to Baku: The example of Carole Feuerman
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South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises
White House escalates attack on female CNN reporter who Trump berated — and brings her children into it
Billionaire Joel Greenblatt’s 5 Biggest Moves This Quarter Reveal a Surprising Defensive Shift
PPH vs. IYH: Which Healthcare Fund Is the Better Buy?
Sugar Importer With Trump Ties Said to Maintain Abusive Labor Practices
Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares health update after receiving cancer treatment in Celebrity Hunted scene
Rams HC Explains Reason for Aaron Donald's Second Tryout
ICE Detains Mom at Green Card Interview as Baby Watches With US Citizen Dad
Slow Horses set for a thrilling season six as first trailer confirms character returns from the dead
Trump investigations into antisemitism in the Ivy League were ploys to strip school funding, whistleblower claims
Falcons Signing 3-Time Pro Bowl Edge Rusher: Report
Reds DFA 6-Foot-4 Lefty for Assignment
Shakira, Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF Commit $1.25 Million to Rebuild Schools in Colombia Following Earthquake
McDonald's: Traffic Disappointed, but the Rent Still Gets Paid
US Border States Could See Price Rises This Week
Sophie Adenot: First French woman to walk in space
Repair works on 30 roads in Baku have been completed
Mariners Sign Former Mets Infielder
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
Man Thinks He Can Hear Tire Deflating, Then He Looks Closer at the Truck
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Rockies DFA Former All-Star Pitcher
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‘We Won’t Be Bullied’: U.K. Responds to Russian Threat Over Ukraine Drone Support
Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state
Hart on Man City's rebuild, Chelsea's opportunity and Arsenal's title defence
Syrian Foreign Minister: Nuclear material will remain in the country under the guarantee of AEBA
Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 2 and the full fight card
X-rays add new twist to narwhal's spiral tusk
The Best AI Trade of 2026 Isn’t a Chip Stock
2026 CBS Sports Preseason All-America team: Texas, Oregon and the SEC lead honorees
Young men are 'voicemaxxing' to sound more attractive. But women aren't impressed
Double spiral inside narwhal tusks may explain their resistance to bending
Why Korean 'aegyo' speech sounds cute: Adults raise vocal resonances to sound younger and smaller
Loud snoring—simulation reveals the physical mechanism that keeps so many of us awake at night
Stella Lefty on the Rise of ‘Boston’ and Her Sudden Fame: ‘When I First Started Writing Songs, No One Cared!’
North Korea-Focused Film Fund Bearing North Launches With ‘School for Defectors’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The surprising upsides of living in a reality that repeats for eternity
Stella Lefty Finds Guidance From SZA and Liberation in Stevie Knicks
SXSW Sets Podcast Festival, Locals-Only Perks and Changes in Music Venues for 2027 Event in Austin
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Bank-offered SME insurance sees low take up as HSBC UK teams with Gallagher
The Changes To Facebook and Instagram Demanded by 29 States
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"Neftchi" has announced that it has added Serbian football player Dragoljub Savic to its team
Billionaire Dan Loeb Is Buying This Boring Non-AI Stock the Market Is Ignoring
Max Fried lands back on IL with elbow injury: How the Yankees can withstand yet another hit
Billionaire Bruce Berkowitz Reveals 76% Of Fairholme Capital Is in Just 1 Stock
Yushchenko said that he had a sincere and meaningful meeting with President Ilham Aliyev and thanked the leader of Azerbaijan
Victor Yushchenko said that he had a sincere and meaningful meeting with President Ilham Aliyev and thanked the leader of Azerbaijan
Repair works on 30 road areas of Baku have been completed
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Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
‘Mother’ Director Teona Mitevska Preps Sequel to Feminist Satirical Drama ‘God Exists, Her Name Is Petrunya’ (EXCLUSIVE)
A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
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Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
As drought hits Germany's harvest, will food prices rise?
Germany harvest drops as drought raises food price fears
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Meta Ran Ads for an App That Promised to Nudify Female Politicians
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U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
Madonna, Taylor Swift Lead VMA 2026 Nominations
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Azerbaijani journalists visited the Chorsu market in Tashkent
New mountain-climbing thriller will make viewers stand on a literal ledge for special screenings
Minnesota 'outstanding refugee' honoree accused in fraud scheme tied to sex trafficking: 'Can't make this up'
Woman, 32, Never Smoked a Day in Her Life. Then Came the Diagnosis
4 Famous Billionaire Investors Just Bought This Little Known Semiconductor Stock
'Snooping' on dolphins offers acoustic clues to hotspots for food and friends
Rashad Aslanov presented a copy of his credentials to the Turkish MFA official
More than 5,000 little penguins will be vaxxed against bird flu. How will this protect them?
Binance Plans UK Comeback Ahead of New Regulatory Regime
Azerbaijani media representatives visited the famous Chorsu market in Tashkent - PHOTO
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Nvidia's attack plan: Dominate every single aspect of AI
France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team
Vieira named new Senegal head coach
John Barnett: What were the Boeing whistleblower’s allegations about the airline?
Klarna Craters 19% on Guidance Cut While Affirm, PayPal Shrug It Off
One person died as a result of an IED explosion near the Zaporozhye NPP
First stope blast completed at Bunker Hill Mine in Idaho, US
Minors living alone on Ceuta's streets at risk of abuse
Bitcoin’s Rebound to $64K a ‘Liquidity Illusion’ as Trading Volume Falls
Migrant children on Ceuta's streets risk abuse, exploitation
Drills cut by Trump are central to the US-South Korea alliance
Plug Power Falls 5%, Bloom Energy Sinks 8% With the 10-Year Yield Near a 52-Week High
Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Yielding Dividend King Consumer Staples Stocks?
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These Coral Reefs Off West Africa Were Long Presumed Dead. Scientists Just Found Them Alive and Teeming With Life
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Trump’s affordability plan faces conservative pushback as pocketbook issues loom over midterms
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The Azerbaijani ambassador submitted a copy of his credentials to the Turkish MFA
Quebec separatists won’t hold independence referendum until Trump leaves office
The results of the general vacancy selection in the teacher recruitment competition have been announced
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Workers discover gold bars, coins worth $10 million while drilling at site of former brewery
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Uzbekistan plans 1,300 MW capacity boost as energy demand rises
The results of the vacancy selection for the Ministry of Education and Culture have been announced
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Trump’s Syria envoy calls Israeli air strikes on base ‘unnecessary escalation’
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