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How did the West Bank situation get even worse? - analysis
How much longer before the IDF entirely loses the power to enforce order on violent Jewish extremists?
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IDF carries out first preemptive Hamas strike since late July Gaza deal
Shortly after that deal, the US essentially instructed Israel to stop attacking Gaza, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu complied.
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Joint statement on executions in Iran
Joint statement from the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, the High Representative of the European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North...
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Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.
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Credible missile threat led to secret aircraft switch for Trump, source says
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A threat that Air Force One could be targeted by a shoulder-fired missile prompted the Secret Service to secretly move President Donald Trump onto an unmarked government jet during a trip to...
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Eurovision Bans Countries in War Zones From Hosting
The event’s organizers would not say whether that included Israel, but its participation has been a matter of contention during the war in Gaza.
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Defense Forces hit four Russian warships in Novorossiysk
Ukraine's Defense Forces struck four Russian warships in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russia, on the night of August 12.
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Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
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Syria justice ministry defends Assad trail, death sentence
Amnesty issued a statement following the verdict that the country should outlaw the death penalty and trials in absentia.
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Syria files complaint to UN over Colombia, Golan Heights
Damascus said the recognition constitutes a clear violation of the UN Charter and UN Security Council Resolution 497 of 1981, demading Colombia reverses it.
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Oil spill off Oman reaches mainland as recovery efforts impacted by war zone
The vessel first reported distress off Yemen in early June following what maritime sources said appeared to be an explosion on board
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Mediators vow to uphold Gaza deal after Netanyahu rejection
Mediators have moved to reassure Hamas that negotiations remain on track after rejected the Board of Peace's 15-point roadmap to end the war.
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Trump remarks on diminishing impact of pro-Israel groups in Congress
Trump claims pro-Israel lobbying no longer wields the power it had decades ago, reflecting changes in US politics.
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Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two families have been besieged since Sunday.
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Aircraft deployed to extinguish fires caused by Russian strikes in Kyiv Oblast – video
Fires broke out in Kyiv Oblast on 12 August following Russian drone strikes, prompting the emergency services to deploy aircraft to help extinguish them.
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Is Russia’s economy cracking despite the Iran war windfall?
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia's economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.
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Rival regimes: 5 questions about Libya’s role in the war in the Sahel
The car bomb killing of Benghazi-based warlord Khalifa Haftar’s spy chief on the night of 10-11 August has raised fresh doubts about the credibility of the US plan to unify the rival regimes in Libya so elections can be held...
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Trump Puts 81 Million Gulf Acres Up for Oil and Gas Auction
The Trump administration will put oil and gas leases covering more than 81 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico up for auction on Wednesday, August 12, in the third of 30 Gulf lease sales mandated under President Donald Trump’s...
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Russia attempts to create fake image of 'humane' captivity for Ukrainian soldiers — Lubinets
Russia is attempting to create a fake image for the international community of supposedly comfortable conditions for Ukrainian prisoners of war.
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Ukrainian forces liberate 26 villages during offensive on Oleksandrivka axis – Zelensky
During an offensive operation on the Oleksandrivka axis from January to August 2026, the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces and other units involved in the operation liberated 745 square kilometers of territory and restored Ukrainian control over 26 villages in the...
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Rezaei reaffirms Iran-Pakistan’s strategic partnership, calls for broader cooperation
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei stresses “strategic depth” of relations between Iran and Pakistan and says that the two countries have developed strong political, military, and popular ties that should be used to...
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Iran’s Leadership Reshuffle Signals a New Era of Centralized Command
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's decision to formalize six senior military and security postings within 48 hours is less a personnel story than the closing chapter of a five-month improvisation. Read together, the appointments announced on August 10 show a...
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Pakistan says 3 citizens killed in Houthi attack on ship, and other developments in the Mideast
Iranian-backed Houthis have attacked a ship off Yemen, killing six people, including three Pakistani nationals
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U.S. Marine veteran freed from prison in Russia after 4 years
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was released from a Russian prison after more than four years. He had been reported to be in failing health. Leigh Kiniry reports.
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Deadly attack on Red Sea ship adds to global supply chain uncertainty
A strike on a merchant ship off the southern coast of Yemen that reportedly killed several seafarers on Tuesday threatens to reignite deep concerns about global trade, amid the ongoing Iran-US war that has choked shipping in the Strait of...
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North Korea launches missile amid declaration it must possess capability to counter strikes that would make enemy 'survival impossible'
North Korea has declared it must possess the capability to counter any potential enemy moves with retaliatory strikes that would make their "survival and recovery impossible", according to reports.
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The Houthis Are Risking Everything for Iran
Tehran’s proxy risks pushing a newly consolidated Saudi Arabia into an all-out ground war.
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Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
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Lebanon takes step to become first Arab country to abolish death penalty
The bill would make life sentence with hard labor the highest penalty that can be imposed.
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Libyan oil refinery engulfed in flames after drone attack – video
Firefighters attempt to tackle a huge blaze at a refinery in Zawiya after a drone strike near a main oil tank and pipeline network. It was the third such attack in two days, according to Libya's National Oil Corporation, but...
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Live Updates: Europe’s First Total Solar Eclipse in Decades Is Turning Day to Dark
From Iceland to Spain, people have flocked to places where, briefly, the moon will completely block the sun.
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Woman Gang-Raped After Group Of Men Intercepts Car During Drive, Thrash Friend In Odisha
Police said the woman was travelling with her male friend from Bhubaneswar to Kendrapara when the incident occurred.
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Switzerland seeks to tighten rules on bankers' bonuses
The new rules aim to make banks safer and prevent risky behaviour by senior bankers.
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Tourists rush to Mount Etna as it erupts, alarming Italian guides
Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of an erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano – to the worry of local guides. The tallest active volcano in Europe, Etna has been spewing ash...
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US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
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Drought exposes Nazi-era warship wrecks beneath the Danube
Record-low water levels on the Danube near Prahovo, Serbia, have exposed the wrecks of dozens of Nazi-era vessels
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Air India pilot in Phuket-Delhi flight incident was on sleep medication
An Air India pilot on sleep medication tested positive for marijuana after an incident. The aircraft rapidly lost altitude, injuring seventeen passengers on its flight. The pilot reported sleep difficulties and personal circumstances affecting his rest. Aviation experts stated prescribed...
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Germany: More power for the intelligence agencies
German intelligence agencies have been calling for more powers in the fight against cyberattacks, terrorism and extremism. Now the government has given the go. Critics warn that red lines are being crossed.
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Eurovision Song Contest changes rules for countries at war
Organisers say countries engaged in armed conflict will be automatically disqualified from hosting.
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Colombia declares three days of mourning after deadly earthquake
Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.
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See the moment a woman was pulled from debris following devastating Colombia earthquake
The search for survivors continues in Colombia after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck earlier this week. The country's president says more than 180 people have been killed and thousands are injured. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
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Europeans, Braced for 5th Heat Wave of 2026, Have Had Enough
With temperatures set to soar as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) this week, Europeans and tourists say that summer in Europe has lost its appeal.
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Twitch streamers can now refuse to let Amazon train its genAI models on their content
There's now an opt-out toggle for something that should have been opt-in to begin with.
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Honor launches its long-awaited Robot Phone and yes it can wiggle at you
The big news with Honor's latest is the automated pop-up camera gimbal.
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Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, free
Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.
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SpaceXAI debuts Grok 4.6, overtaking Kimi K3's performance and matching GPT-5.6 Sol for world's third best on Artificial Analysis
Elon Musk's company SpaceXAI, formerly known as xAI, has released Grok 4.6 , its latest frontier AI model, with a focus on long-running agents, coding and knowledge work — and a pricing strategy designed to make those workloads cheaper to...
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Apple hires American Airlines exec to lead government affairs
Apple has hired a new vice president of government affairs. Bloomberg today reports that Nate Gatten, a veteran executive from American Airlines, will take over the role on August 31.
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How Google’s new Pixel 11 phones compare to last year’s models
Google just added four new phones to the Pixel family: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. They're slightly more expensive than their predecessors, but they come with some notable upgrades,...
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Pixel Watch 5 got some powerful upgrades. Are they worth the higher price?
The Pixel Watch 5 adds a faster processor, offline Gemini and new health features. Here's whether the higher price is worth it.
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How to buy the new Google Pixel Tag
Google unveiled the Pixel Tag, Apple AirTag competitor, ahead of its Made by Google event. It costs $29 and launches in November.
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How the Pixel 11 Pro Fold compares to the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Google wasn't first to make a foldable Android phone, but the company's Pixel Fold series is now an established player with unique traits compared to its competitors. For one, it popularized the passport-style design years ago, being more wide than...
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Pixel 11 puts Gemini in the operating system, weeks before Siri gets the same models
Google has launched the Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold with Gemini Intelligence acting across apps rather than sitting in a chatbot. It arrives weeks before Apple ships a Siri rebuilt on Google’s own models,...
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Hackers are hunting for your private photos, FBI warns: 6 ways to avoid a sextortion nightmare
Hackers who steal compromising images of you from social media and personal accounts are selling them on the dark web. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Can Now Detect Breathing Emergencies
The company is also adding blood pressure and insulin resistance trends as proactive monitoring tools in the Google Health app.
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Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Tries to Reinvent the Camera Flash
With competitors pushing fresher designs, Google’s latest models risk getting overlooked despite modest tweaks.
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OpenAI-backed Thrive Holdings raises $2B to bring AI to the enterprise
Thrive Holdings has raised $2 billion in new funding at a $12 billion valuation from investors like SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Alitmeter Capital.
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Lovable confirms new $13.3B valuation, raises another $400M
This new funding comes after Lovable hit $500 million in annualized run rate revenue in June, the startup told TechCrunch.
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Everything announced at Made by Google ’26: Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag, and tons of Gemini features
From the Pixel 11 series and a brand new competitor to Apple’s AirTag, here are all the announcements from the Made by Google 2026 event.
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AI code-testing startup Blacksmith’s valuation jumps almost 10x in less than a year
Blacksmith says revenue has grown more than tenfold over the past year.
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Google’s Gemini app surges to 1 billion users
Google also shared numbers of how people are actually using the chatbot, with 63% of Gemini users talking directly to the assistant using the voice feature. Plus, Gemini now generates more than 150 million images every day, according to Google.
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Scaling AI agents with trustworthy data
Business and technology leaders need no convincing that the time of agentic AI is here. Organizations are rapidly adopting agents, and few executives doubt the technology’s potential to transform work. But many organizations find that realizing the desired return on...
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Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are...
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Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals
MIT Technology Review Explains: Let our writers untangle the complex, messy world of technology to help you understand what’s coming next. You can read more from the series here. When two OpenAI models hacked into the website Hugging Face in...
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A fundamental flaw leaves LLMs strikingly vulnerable to attack
It is impossible to make large language models fully secure against hacks because of a fundamental flaw in how they work, a team of researchers argue in a paper presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning, a top AI...
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FBI, NCAA Warn Hackers Are Targeting College Athletes’ Private Photos
Hackers are targeting college athletes’ accounts to steal intimate photos, prompting a new FBI and NCAA initiative focused on prevention and support. The post FBI, NCAA Warn Hackers Are Targeting College Athletes’ Private Photos appeared first on TechRepublic .
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Evolve your marketing with new AI tools
Advisor UI in Google Ads and Google Analytics
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Inside the Data Bottleneck Slowing Visual and Physical AI
A survey of over 700 professionals examines how visual and physical AI teams build systems, why models fail, and where data work drives production. Download this free whitepaper now!
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Are AI Models Working Harder Than They Need to?
Much of modern AI runs on multiplication. Neural networks behind everything from generated answers to photo organization and song recommendations perform millions or billions of operations that multiply inputs by learned weights. Lizy K. John thinks that’s more work than...
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CodeRabbit targets AI-generated code overload with Agentic Change Management
CodeRabbit is expanding its AI-powered Code Review platform into what it calls “Agentic Change Management” by adding new capabilities targeted at helping developers navigate the growing volume and complexity of code changes generated by vibe coding agents. These new capabilities...
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Anthropic makes Claude Code’s auto mode default for paid users
Anthropic is making Claude Code’s auto mode the default for its paid and enterprise users, allowing the coding agent to execute more actions without requiring developers to approve each one. “Starting August 14, 2026, auto mode becomes the default permission...
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Navigating the AI data center capacity crisis
Back in 2023 and into 2024, as the hyperscalers announced massive data center expansions and plans for gigawatt-scale facilities, I was in boardrooms explaining why these timelines were unrealistic. The response was often a polite dismissal. The vendors were confident....
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Google debuts SL2T, an AI model that’s designed to understand sign language
Google DeepMind said today it wants to bring the artificial intelligence revolution to the estimated 70 million people across the world who are either deaf or hard of hearing with the launch of sign-language-to-text or SL2T. In a blog post,...
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Agentic AI infrastructure shifts enterprise focus from model choice to platform control
As agentic AI infrastructure moves from experimentation into production, enterprises are confronting a more complex question than which model to use: how to control the cost, data exposure and infrastructure supporting production AI applications. That shift is pushing organizations to...
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Meta Muse Glimmer brings local AI agents to consumer GPUs
Meta is releasing Muse Glimmer under an Apache 2.0 licence for local AI agents that can run on a consumer GPU. The company’s Superintelligence Labs has released the 30-billion-parameter model’s weights on Hugging Face. Meta says developers can use it...
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The limits of physics AI: where Siemens says the human stays in charge
Physics AI can now explore thousands of design variations in the time it would take a traditional simulation to chew through a handful of them. Precisely up to 1,000 times faster, according to Siemens. What it cannot do is sign...
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Why health AI interfaces must adapt to user expertise
MIT researchers and collaborators found that AI explainability tools in the health sector can produce sharply different results depending on who uses them. When applied to skin disease diagnosis, non-experts improved their accuracy with AI assistance, although the improvement largely...
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Nvidia's Nemotron 4 aims for one trillion parameters, a scale Chinese labs already surpassed
Nvidia is working on Nemotron 4, a new open-weight model designed to rival the world’s best freely available models. The article Nvidia's Nemotron 4 aims for one trillion parameters, a scale Chinese labs already surpassed appeared first on The Decoder...
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