Trump administration sanctions sitting president of the International Criminal Court for 'abuses of power'
Marco Rubio called the International Criminal Court "corrupt" as the Trump administration sanctioned two top ICC officials over jurisdiction disputes.
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foxnews.com
19.08.2026
ICC slams US decision to sanction court's president, prosecution lawyer
The International Criminal Court has criticized new U.S. sanctions on its senior staff as a “flagrant attack” on its independence
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abcnews.com
19.08.2026
China finishes first phase of construction at South China Sea reef, images show
The project, on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago, involves building a man-made island analysts say will form part of China's largest military base.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.08.2026
China’s backflipping robots leap to blockbuster stock market debut in latest sign of AI boom
Unitree, China’s humanoid robotics firm, saw its shares soar 460% on its Shanghai stock market debut on Wednesday, as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the A.I. boom.
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nbcnews.com
19.08.2026
Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer
The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
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aljazeera.com
19.08.2026
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Trump AG Todd Blanche wants to give felons back their guns
Some groups will still be barred from relief, including violent felons and convicted sex offenders
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independent.co.uk
19.08.2026
US to levy sanctions against the president and a prosecutor of international criminal court
Marco Rubio announced measures against Tomoko Akane and Abdoulaye Seye, who was investigating Israel’s war crimes in GazaThe US will sanction the president of the international criminal court (ICC) an
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him
Bonnier Books will no longer publish UK’s top-selling true crime author following Guardian investigationThe main publisher of the bestselling true crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee has dropped the au
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
SharkNinja’s Billionaire Chinese Backer on Building an American Success Story
In his first international media interview, SharkNinja chairman CJ Wang discusses the company’s rise at a time of growing U.S.-China tensions.
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time.com
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations
Andrew Dillon says the AFL ‘will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light’The AFL has declared it is prepared to act over “deeply concerning” sexual assault alleg
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
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aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Clamping down: China tightens exit rules
The Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks
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france24.com
18.08.2026
A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit
A Chinese animation with crude visuals has unexpectedly surged at the box office."
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abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.
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japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault
Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel l, free app or daily new
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theguardian.com
18.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?
India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026