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
Chinese carmaker Chery to set up UK research centre
Manufacturer, which makes Jaecoo and Omoda brands, will open facility in Bedfordshire in autumnThe Chinese carmaker behind the irreverently nicknamed “Temu Range Rover” is plotting further UK expansio
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theguardian.com
19.08.2026
Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The six-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
China’s Unitree soars in market debut as investors bet on humanoid robots
Unitree shares surge as much as 620 percent amid enthusiasm for burgeoning field of human-like robots.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
Japanese cross-party lawmaker group to visit China next week
It will be the first time for a Japanese lawmaker group to meet with a Chinese Communist Party official since November.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Skeletal remains believed to be ritual offering unearthed in Peru
The body was buried inside a canal, resting on its left flank, with the skull facing the pyramid and the Pacific Ocean, archaeologists said.
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cbsnews.com
19.08.2026
Foreign visitors to Japan increased 0.1% in July
The uptick comes despite visitors from mainland China dropping 56.1% due to the Chinese government's advisory against travel to Japan.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Chinese AI video is coming for more than Hollywood
Outside of Alphabet's Google, nearly all of the leading video-generation models are Chinese.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Meta sued by US states for hooking and exploiting kids in pursuit of profit
Meta is on trial for intentionally seeking to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, a lawyer for California said on Tuesday, at the start of a trial that could
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france24.com
19.08.2026
Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China
Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from China
Trump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
U.S. Paralympian sees LA Games as chance to challenge China and change perceptions
Truwit, who won two silver medals in Paris a year after losing her lower left leg in a shark attack, saw firsthand how French fans lifted local athletes to new heights.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
Five Australian footy players suspended for season amid police investigation
The suspensions, for drinking and inviting women to a hotel, come as police investigate an alleged sexual assault.
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bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs
The link underscores broader problems with the United States' ability to compete with China's state-directed manufacturing sector in high-tech strategic industries.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
ICC says US sanctions on top court members 'undermine rule of law'
The US on Tuesday imposed sanctions against two top members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) which the court said "undermine the rule of law". The move represents the Trump administration's l
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france24.com
18.08.2026
Jailed businessman appears accused of bribes and cartel links
In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations.
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france24.com
18.08.2026
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The Trump administration has led a campaign to 'dismantle' the court, calling it a threat to national sovereignty.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026