FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report
Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airportAuthorities are said to have searched the Washington DC home of disgraced former Californi
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
China growth straining global auto shipping capacity: Liner CEO
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Humanoid robots take centre stage in China-US tech race
Humanoid robots are at the forefront of China’s race for technological supremacy at Beijing’s World Robot Conference.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Absolutely no way I abused children, ex-snooker star Dott tells trial
A former world snooker champion has denied sexually abusing two children, branding the allegations “disgusting”.
Sport
skysports.com
20.08.2026
Big Pharma is Making Chinese Biotechs Prosper
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Terry Dyson, only Spurs player to score north London derby hat-trick, dies at 91
Tottenham salute ‘key part’ of 1960-61 Double sideFormer winger also won Cup Winners’ Cup in 1963Tottenham’s 1961 Double-winner Terry Dyson has died at the age of 91.The Premier League club confirmed
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Neanderthal hips challenge long-standing hypothesis of a trade-off between childbirth and bipedal walking
The most prominent difference between human male and female skeletons is the pelvis, which anthropologists often use to determine the sex of ancient remains. Scientists have long believed the human pe
Science
phys.org
20.08.2026
Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again — including a bank robber accused of sex assault
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Inquiry
Most sex crimes are prosecuted by state and local authorities. The federal agents appeared to be using civil rights statutes to scrutinize Mr. Swalwell’s conduct, a person familiar with the case said.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
US man sentenced to 77 years for child sexual abuse charges tied to online extremist group
Kyle Spitze of Tennessee faced federal charges for targeting girls online as part of ‘764 network’ investigated by FBIA 27-year-old Tennessee man described by the US justice department as a “nihilisti
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
FBI Raids Eric Swalwell's Home: Full List of Confiscated Items
FBI seizes devices from Eric Swalwell at SFO and raids his D.C. home amid federal sex‑assault probe.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
China blocks cooperation with EU probe into JD.com’s Ceconomy bid
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
20.08.2026
Bagdad Amreyev: The Middle Corridor should not be considered only as a transport route
The Middle Corridor should not be seen only as a rail route or a route for transporting containers from China to Europe.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Arctic thaw turns into new test of Russian, Chinese and US power
For a long time, the Arctic was associated with the "dead land" of the North and was not considered a place suitable for economic activity or human life. Today, however, it is increasingly seen as a v
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
State Dept. Declares U.S. Citizen in China Wrongfully Detained
U Min Zin, a scholar who studied Myanmar, is one of two U.S. citizens the department has designated as wrongfully detained in China.
Politics
nytimes.com
20.08.2026
How China and Russia could hobble Trump’s plans to isolate Iran
Iran's deep trade ties with Beijing and Moscow could prove difficult for the US to disrupt, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Dem’s ‘sexist’ remark against cancer survivor provokes Republican to go scorched earth: ‘Guy’s got a problem’
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins calls Jon Ossoff's viral remark about White House aide Natalie Harp "sexist" and "misogynist."
Politics
foxnews.com
20.08.2026
Harvard student accused of slavery taunts targeted for deposition in explosive school lawsuit
Attorneys for a former Harvard-Westlake School student who alleges he endured racist and sexual abuse from water polo teammates are seeking to question a Harvard University student
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart g
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026