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6.9-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Hours After Deadly Tremor Killed 47
Aug 15, 2026 - World 
The epicentre was located at Pematangsiantar, about 126 kilometres (78 miles) southeast of the island's capital Medan. It came hours after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed 47 in the country.
China's New Arctic Route Is A 20-Day Voyage To Europe. But There's A Catch
Aug 15, 2026 - World 
Global conflicts, tariffs and disruption around established trade routes have pushed shipping companies to look for alternatives. The Suez Canal route has become increasingly difficult to rely on.
Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans gather to pay respects as coffin brought home
Aug 15, 2026 - World 
Fans line streets, singing Total Eclipse of the Heart ahead of Welsh singer’s Swansea funeralThousands of Bonnie Tyler fans lined the streets of her home town in south Wales to pay respects to the singer as her coffin was brought back to her former home.The singer, whose real name was Gaynor Sullivan, died unexpectedly on 8 July in Portugal at the age of 75. Continue reading...
Moroccan police arrest more than 100 people as they attempt to enter Ceuta
Aug 15, 2026 - World 
Border security tightened after social media posts call for another mass crossing into Spain’s north African territoryMoroccan police have arrested 111 people as they tried to enter Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta, amid tightened security on both sides after social media posts called for another mass crossing.The attempted crossing on Saturday came two weeks after more than 72,000 migrants surged into Ceuta, causing tensions within the EU and prompting anti-immigration rhetoric among far-right parties worldwide. At least 96 people died trying to reach European soil. Continue reading...
Taliban Marks 5 Years In Power In Afghanistan As Rights Groups Sound Alarm
Aug 15, 2026 - World 
International organisations and the UN say the Taliban have struggled to address the natural and humanitarian crises Afghanistan has faced over the past five years, in part because Afghan women are under severe restrictions.