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Democratic Party in civil war as US midterm elections approach

A string of recent primaries across the US have thrown new light on the deep divisions between the party's political factions. Is opposition to Trump enough to unify the coalition?

Iran

Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei still alive but 'very seriously wounded'

The US president told conservative commentator Glenn Beck that Khamenei sustained serious injuries to the left side of his body, including his arm and leg. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment in March and was absent from his father's funeral in July.

USA

US police arrest driver transporting guillotine in truck in Washington

"The suspect drove here from California," US Capitol Police said in a statement, adding that investigators were looking into the man's background to try to understand his motives for arriving in the city.

Europe News

Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children arrive back in the UK

Reports say the family will settle in a home in the Cotswolds in southwest England, an affluent and picturesque area favoured by many famous figures.

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Europe News

Burnham planning US visit in September to push for Ukraine support

If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.

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Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton

Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.

USA

Data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on defensive

Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.

Culture news

Country music icon Dolly Parton dies aged 80, family announces

The singer, songwriter and actress was one of the most influential figures in country music and shaped music and popular culture over a career spanning decades.

Syria

Al-Sharaa: US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria

Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad.

USA

US announces sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.

Canada

Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles

"Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years," the president wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.

World News

Trump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'

Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.

USA

TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle US children's privacy suit

“This settlement is a major victory for American children and parents,” associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. said.

Canada

Canada will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar,' Carney says

"In recent weeks, we made important progress toward improving Canada’s position as having the best deal in the world with the U.S. However, that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians," Mark Carney said.

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Sirens, shelters and scaled-back war games: South Korea rehearses for crisis

South Korea held a nationwide civil defence drill on Thursday, 20 August, as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise, with authorities rehearsing responses to a national emergency such as an air raid.

USA

Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year

Trump's comments come just days after he announced that he had ordered US forces to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, which he said sent an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to Pyongyang.

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First jellyfish museum in the US opens in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach hosts the first US jellyfish museum, where visitors watch 20 species drift in tanks and learn about their ecosystems and research.

USA

ICC hits back after US announces sanctions on senior court figures

Responding to the US' move in a statement, the ICC reportedly said the new sanctions "undermine the rule of law."

Earth News

Major boost for green energy as Canada plans €43 billion investment

The slated green energy plans could light, heat and cool all the homes in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver combined.

Israel

Kushner's Gaza peace plan talks end without breakthrough

A senior Israeli official told news agency AFP that the US and Israel had "agreed that no redeployment or reconstruction would take place in the Gaza Strip before Hamas is disarmed throughout Gaza."