The Guardian

Is the US ready for President Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?

The New York congresswoman’s power is in the spotlight as people wonder if the stars are finally aligning for her to run for US president in 2028“They assume that my ambition is positional. They assume that my ambition is a title or a seat. And my ambition is way bigger than that. My ambition is to change this country.”The words were delivered slowly, deliberately and with some steeliness by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Her audience, crammed into the pews of Rockefeller Memorial chape

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan

Campaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have launched a diplomatic effort to end their isolation as major regional and international powers show a readiness to engage more closely with the repressive regime despite its systematic human rights abuses.Five years after the Taliban took power, an increasing number of countries are renewing ties or scaling up diplomatic contacts with the hardline Islamists, who se

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

‘My heart breaks into a million pieces’: emotional tributes to Kumanjayi Little Baby at Alice Springs funeral

Hundreds gathered with flashes of pink to farewell the five-year-old girl, who was allegedly murdered in AprilWarning: This story contains references to Indigenous Australians who have diedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA sombre funeral service for Kumanjayi Little Baby has been attended by hundreds of people from the Alice Springs community and surrounds.Wearing pink and some dressed in T-shirts bearing the face of the five-year-old girl, the crowd gathered under gre

general  Aug 15, 2026

BBC World

Five dead after 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia

The earthquake struck off Flores island in the country's east early on Saturday morning.

general  Aug 15, 2026

NY Times World

Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power

The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.

general  Aug 15, 2026

NY Times World

Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe

A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.

general  Aug 15, 2026

NY Times World

Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

general  Aug 15, 2026

NY Times World

Wary of Trump, Europe Seeks Role in Eventual Russia-Ukraine Talks

French, German and British diplomats are working on a format for future negotiations — even if Russia has shown little interest.

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

Coalition split on Andrew Bragg speech as South Australian senator Andrew McLachlan urges colleagues to ‘follow his lead’

Senior colleagues dismiss Bragg’s migration figures as ‘personal views’ while others say critical response is an ‘overreaction’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal senator Andrew McLachlan has publicly backed Andrew Bragg and urged colleagues to “follow his lead” after a public speech that has split colleagues and triggered a rebuke from opposition leader, Angus Taylor.At the National Press Club on Wednesday, Bragg announced a policy to slash the national constructi

general  Aug 15, 2026

WSJ World News

500,000 Applicants, 583 Jobs: The Frantic Scramble for Work in India

Many of the South Asian country’s youth face epic odds in trying to find good jobs, a challenge that is a growing political and economic problem.

general  Aug 15, 2026

WSJ World News

China Is Opening the First Regular Cargo Route Through the Arctic

Sending containerships through the northern passage now makes financial sense thanks to high oil prices and climate change.

general  Aug 15, 2026

BBC World

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead

His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

Picasso print stolen from Milwaukee art gallery in 2018 found by landlord while cleaning apartment

Torero print, one of 30 known to exist signed by Picasso, was stolen from Bill DeLind’s gallery in 2018Bill DeLind thought the Picasso print that was stolen from his Milwaukee gallery in 2018 was gone forever. But then police called last week and asked him to look at an artwork that a local landlord found while cleaning out a vacant apartment.DeLind immediately recognized the stolen Torero print, one of 30 known to exist signed by Picasso. Continue reading...

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

Fears for missing Sydney teen who hasn’t been seen since leaving for hike on Wednesday

Fresh search teams to scour Nattai national park for Lily Hooper, 18, who failed to return home from a bushwalkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe search for an 18-year-old bushwalker missing in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales since Wednesday is continuing, with fresh teams arriving at the Nattai national park on Saturday morning.Lily Hooper left her home in Sydney’s south-west about 8am on 12 August, after telling family she was going for a hike in the natio

general  Aug 15, 2026

WSJ World News

The Iran War Is Now About Who Blinks First Under Economic Pressure

The Trump administration is doubling down on sanctions and a naval blockade, while Tehran bets high oil prices will force Washington to relent.

general  Aug 15, 2026

BBC World

I wish I had been a more rebellious teenager, says Bella Ramsey

Ramsey stars in a new film about a cancer survivor who attends “chemo camp” and finds friendship, love and freedom.

general  Aug 15, 2026

BBC World

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit

The BBC's lawyers argue Trump's family members "have personal knowledge" of his intentions in the speech he gave outside the US Capitol on 6 January 2021.

general  Aug 15, 2026

BBC World

Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators

A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.

general  Aug 15, 2026

The Guardian

Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia and tsunami warning issued

Quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km early on Saturday morningA powerful 7.7-magnitude quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the US Geological Survey said. No immediate casualties or damage were reported.The quake hit Indonesia’s Flores region with a depth of 10km at 5:58am on Saturday Indonesia time. It’s epicentre was 68km (42 miles) north-northwest of the city of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. Continue reading...

general  Aug 14, 2026

BBC World

The Polygamist's creator says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit

Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.

general  Aug 14, 2026