Hurricane poised to hit Hawaii as El Niño stirs Pacific
A strengthening tropical storm named Lala is set to hit Hawaii's Big Island with hurricane-force gales on Saturday, bringing dangerous winds, rainfall and heavy surf.
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Katie Miller’s podcast serves as safe space for MAGA world
Katie Miller’s podcast is emerging as a go-to platform for leading figures in President Trump’s administration as she targets an audience of Republican women, scoring news-making interviews with top cabinet officials and key members of the president's inner circle. Miller,
Natalya Lobanova on the positives to be gained from the UK’s latest heatwave – cartoon
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Betye Saar, Picasso, BlackStar
The little-known story of a stolen Picasso that once belonged to the Guggenheim Museum, Zeitz MOCAA’s new leader, and the discovery of a 2,000-year-old Roman shipwreck.
Latest news bulletin | August 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Extreme weather is making work difficult for many people. This is what needs to change
The UK has experienced several heat waves this summer—heat stress among workers is one of the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. Very high temperatures can cause symptoms like heat rash and cramps, or even exhaustion and heatstroke.
Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies, officials say
Gulf leaders worry the president is unable to manage the diplomacy necessary to secure peace with Iran, according to Arab and Western officials.
Ocasio-Cortez's decision riles some on right, while also winning admiration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s (D-N.Y.) decision to freeze her eggs and publicly document the process is stirring up mixed reviews from her conservative critics while receiving praise from many women for demystifying the procedure. Many conservatives have criticized
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
Watch: Chaos as powerful earthquake hits Indonesia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia, damaging buildings and sending people running for safety as the shaking was caught on camera in Maumere.
Taliban mark five years in power as aid groups warn of crisis
KABUL/ISLAMABAD, Aug 15 - The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.
Short term dumb, long term smart
Culture provides scaffolding, and learning happens over time. The result is that we’re each capable of extraordinary feats. People can fly planes, ski down mountains, figure out how to use Photoshop or a solve a crossword puzzle. But… Most people only exhibit this skill when
Plan to build apartments over a Nazi bunker reignites debate in Berlin
The debate centers on how Germany should address its complex history under Adolf Hitler and whether preserving Nazi-era relics might be counterproductive.
How to beat an earthquake: The Colombian city where no one died
A deadly tremblor devastated Armenia in 1999, spurring a reconstruction that allowed the city to build back stronger. When disaster struck this time, it was prepared.
Malaysia PM Anwar vows faster reforms after electoral defeats
He acknowledged shortcomings by his administration that has led to frustration among Malaysians.
Urša Menart Recalls Finding Inspiration on Influencers’ Fake Tragic Life Stories for Intimate Dramedy ‘Everything That’s Wrong With You’
Right before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world, Slovenian director Urša Menart came across a curious phenomenon on the internet: young people, mostly women, making up tragic life stories to gather the increasingly sparse attention span of their followers. Even more
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia
A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.
Xi calls for improving disaster prevention as floods, landslides batter China
BEIJING, Aug 15 - Chinese President Xi Jinping called for improving the country's ability to prevent, mitigate and respond to natural disasters, after a string of deadly floods and landslides this summer.
Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory
Iran on Saturday fired back at US President Donald Trump's claim that he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded "will remain Iranian". Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively
Seven killed, including three children, in IDF strike in Lebanon, reports say
Seven people, including three children and two women, were killed and three others were wounded in an airstrike in the Nabatieh district, according to Lebanese media. Hezbollah Secretary-General said Hezbollah would not accept violations of Lebanese sovereignty
Mastercard payments being declined in Australia, bank says
There were more than 1,900 reports on Downdetector by 3.27pm in Sydney.
South Korean AI chip tycoon appeals record divorce asset ruling
The court had ordered SK Group chairman to pay US$666 million (S$852.21 million) to his former wife.
Faced with historic drought, the Dutch rethink water management
On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn't exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.
Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
His family said they were "in shock" to have lost him, adding a "campaign of misinformation" had been too much.
Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 38
Nelly Florida Riama, a deputy director for geophysics at Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency, warned that while the tsunami warning was over, "aftershocks are still occurring."
Judo World Tour: A day of firsts at the Lima Grand Prix
Day one in Lima delivered five thrilling champions. Assunta Scutto, Michel Augusto, Rafaela Rodrigues, Radu Izvoreanu and Pihla Salonen claimed gold, with several celebrating their first Grand Prix titles as the new Olympic qualification cycle got underway.
Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon
Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.
Orca Toñi in Strait of Gibraltar has 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast?
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an inquiry after Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, was found with pellet wounds on her dorsal fin.
Gibraltar orca Toñi found with 10 holes in fin: suspected shotgun blast
The Ministry for Ecological Transition has opened an investigation after finding Toñi, the oldest orca in the Strait of Gibraltar, with pellet gunshot marks on her dorsal fin.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, damaging buildings and homes, and triggering a tsunami warning. Authorities urged people on affected coastlines to move to higher ground.
Malaysia’s Subang Airport runway reopens following helicopter fire
The Kamov Ka-32S helicopter had been undergoing an engine ground run as part of maintenance activities.
‘I Live in V.I.,’ a Social Class Satire From Nigeria, Will Dive Into Urban Alienation and Gentrification
Director Ugochukwu Azuya's project, inspired by his experience living in Lagos and its "materialistically driven, very classist society," was one of the films in development showcased at Locarno Open Doors.
Myanmar says over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees have been living in camps in Bangladesh after fleeing Myanmar in 2017 following a military crackdown.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'will remain Iranian' after Trump warning
Speaking in New York on Friday, Trump, with a chuckle, said: "Pretty soon I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States."
First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island
Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s first case of the deadly H5 bird flu in a little penguin has been confirmed on
It’s the SUV tyranny: where have all the normal family cars gone? | Coco Khan
They rule the roads and, in their wake, even old-style saloons have been supersized. It’s an illusion of consumer choice Recently, while traipsing from showroom to showroom in search of a used car for my growing clan, the iconic line from Christopher Nolan’s seminal Batman
South Africa’s Trevor Manuel: ‘Our democracy needs a lot of repair work’
Lived experience is what Trevor Manuel brings to the table regarding the features and flaws of the continent’s biggest economy. The Africa Report sits down with South Africa’s former finance minister, who talks about politics, Polokwane and more.
Yemen Saudi-backed government says Houthi missiles kill four civilians in port city
The Yemeni armed forces, aligned with the government, said in a statement that the Houthi attack targeted a civilian facility and economic and maritime installations, killing one port security guard. Two sailors were also missing and eight civilians were wounded, the armed
Gut viruses are evolving new tricks to beat bacteria — and could help fight superbugs
Scientists have found that some viruses can deliberately generate genetic diversity to evade bacterial defences, offering a potential new clue for developing treatments when antibiotics fail.
From Gaza condoms to 'Your mom': Outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's most divisive moments
Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium.
At PKR congress, Anwar vows wider graft crackdown and cites king’s backing
On the back of three consecutive dismal state election results, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim maintains that he will continue to do the “right thing” even at the expense of political cost.
UK hits back after Netanyahu labels it 'the Islamic republic of Britain'
Netanyahu made the comments during an army radio podcast interview, in which he also joked that the UK was the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons."
Modi maps India’s growth push as he reaches out to students
The speech comes weeks after widespread student protests over exam irregularities put Modi’s government on the back foot.