Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
Penny Wong condemns ‘insulting’ decision to clear IDF over Gaza strikes that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom
Foreign minister says Australia is ‘outraged’ after Israeli government decided not to pursue criminal proceedings over 2024 triple drone strike on humanitarian convoy
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Israel orders inquiry into killing of 6-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
The Israeli military announced criminal investigations into the killings of six-year-old Hind Rajab.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Humanoid robots showcase kickboxing skills at Beijing tech show
The World Robot Conference in Beijing provides an opportunity for China’s robot makers to display their innovations and convince investors of the real-world potential for the technology.
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nbcnews.com
19.08.2026
Liberia charges former vice president with drug trafficking and other offenses
Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking, money laundering and other offenses as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational narcotics network
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who secretly taped colleagues’ racist remarks
Officer Daniel Flores was initially charged with 16 felonies after he shared recordings with the LAPD's internal affairs unit
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Israel admits its soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed
Military orders criminal investigation into the death of the five-year-old and six family members in Gaza in 2024The Israeli military admitted on Wednesday its troops had opened fire on a car carrying
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill 10 Palestinians, targeting police headquarters and a refugee camp in separate attacks.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Israel orders criminal probe into killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza
Israel says military police will investigate the killing of Hind Rajab, a young girl in Gaza whose death at the hands of its forces drew an international outcry.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
‘A Flagrant Attack’: International Criminal Court Slams Trump Administration Sanctions
The new sanctions against members of the ICC fall under the State Department’s professed agenda to “dismantle” its jurisdiction.
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time.com
19.08.2026
Israeli military probes killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
Israel’s military on Wednesday announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the war in Gaza, focusing on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family and of 15 Palestinian
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, symbol of Gaza’s suffering
The Israeli military has announced a criminal investigation into the killing that shook the world.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Cuba’s economic freefall is hiding a national security threat just miles from Florida: report
A new report says Cuba's ties with Russia, China, and Iran create intelligence and military threats just 90 miles from the Florida coastline.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
Trump claims he told disgraced Florida congressman to drop out of race after he loses primary
Trump’s words come after Cory Mills lost his primary amid an ethics investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct or dating violence
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China SeaUS politics live – latest updatesAsked whether Taiwan and the South China Sea threat
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Asylum seekers warned not to make 'kissing sounds' at people in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
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news.sky.com
19.08.2026
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrestFlorida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has suspended a former close ally and senior
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend
Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia BellerA senior adviser to many of Latin America’s new wave of far-right leaders has been arrested for alleged
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Israeli military announces criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab
The five-year-old was killed when Israeli troops fired on her family’s car
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
ICC condemns US sanctions as ‘flagrant attack’ on court’s independence
The ICC has expressed concern over the Trump administration's campaign.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026