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Afghanistan's Taliban break out of international isolation five years after returning to power
Le Monde 15 Aug 2026

Afghanistan's Taliban break out of international isolation five years after returning to power

Neighboring capitals now engage with Kabul over regional trade routes, while American and European officials are negotiating with the regime in the name of counterterrorism and th…

'Spider-Man' in theaters: 'What remains of the desire to see truth and humanism triumph when the lights come back on?'
Le Monde 15 Aug 2026

'Spider-Man' in theaters: 'What remains of the desire to see truth and humanism triumph when the lights come back on?'

Watching a film that celebrates courage, justice and loyalty sparks an immediate but fleeting surge of generosity. Why not extend that moment through social and political engageme…

US: 19 million eggs recalled over Salmonella risk
DW 15 Aug 2026

US: 19 million eggs recalled over Salmonella risk

The US has issued a serious health warning over the recalled eggs, saying exposure to the potentially contaminated products could cause severe illness or death.

Hugh Jackman teases Avengers: Doomsday appearance as dark new trailer arrives
Digital Spy 15 Aug 2026

Hugh Jackman teases Avengers: Doomsday appearance as dark new trailer arrives

Avengers: Doomsday trailers are like London buses it seems as less than a month on from the first trailer, Marvel fans have been treated to another trailer for the eagerly-awaited…

Pictures of the week: From star trails in the Abu Dhabi sky to grouse hunting in Scotland
The National 14 Aug 2026

Pictures of the week: From star trails in the Abu Dhabi sky to grouse hunting in Scotland

Star trails and aircraft flight paths form patterns in the night sky in this image from a Dubai Astronomy Group event in the Al Khateem Art Hub. Antonie Robertson / The NationalSh…

US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Al Jazeera 15 Aug 2026

US President Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump said he will “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory. Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett says that his comments overstate the level of US control o…

Iran war latest: Adnoc vessel attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz
The National 15 Aug 2026

Iran war latest: Adnoc vessel attacked while transiting Strait of Hormuz

Latest incident follows an attack on Thursday evening when two Adnoc vessels were targeted while crossing the strait

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC 15 Aug 2026

Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves

BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.

Marvel finally confirms X-Men cast and release date for MCU reboot
Digital Spy 15 Aug 2026

Marvel finally confirms X-Men cast and release date for MCU reboot

After endless rumours and speculation, Marvel Studios has finally confirmed the cast of its eagerly-awaited X-Men reboot. The announcement came during the D23 Expo's big Disney pa…

Russia won’t accept a new Black Sea truce, saying the West already broke its word once
Meduza 14 Aug 2026

Russia won’t accept a new Black Sea truce, saying the West already broke its word once

Moscow has not received a formal proposal for a moratorium on Black Sea strikes, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Friday. A day earlier, Reuters repor…

Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US
Al Jazeera 15 Aug 2026

Iran says no decision yet on a return to talks with the US

FM Abbas Araghchi says Iran is working with Oman on routes, but Hormuz shipping depends on US meeting conditions.

Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding
Al Jazeera 15 Aug 2026

Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone funding

Taiwan parliament ends deadlock, ensuring vital drone programme funding amid rising cross-strait tensions with Beijing.