US-South Korea war games cut short after Washington request, Seoul says
South Korea’s annual joint military drills with the US will be cut short by six days at the request of Washington, its defence ministry has announced. Seoul said that the «period and scale» of the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise had been…
Jailed businessman appears accused of bribes and cartel links
In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal. «I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a…
Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 19/08/2026 – 05:05 The United States has sought to support Syria’s new government led by a former jihadist allied with Turkey © George OURFALIAN, AFP Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it…
Iranian woman writes of US detention ‘hell’ over link to 1979 hostage crisis
The US decision to revoke the family’s status came amid several enforcement actions taken against relatives of regime officials, as US hostilities with Iran escalated this year. At the same time, amid Iran’s brutal crackdown on protesters…
Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees and picture-perfect California skies, Kidjo was feted by film stars and music…
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency since war broke out with Russia in February 2022. «Democracy cannot be held hostage by…
Two French filmmakers held in Togo since July 27, Paris says
Two French nationals have been held in Togo since being arrested over a fortnight ago, the foreign ministry in Paris told AFP on Tuesday. The pair, journalist-directors working for a French production company according to local media, were detained on…
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Members of the group have included founder and lead vocalist Billy Gibbons and the late Dusty Hill. When Hill died in 2021, the group carried on performing with Elwood Francis as its bassist. «Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and…
Europe’s seas reach record heat as climate change threatens marine life
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record-breaking sea temperatures around Europe, scientists said on Wednesday, warning of severe consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped…