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Three employees of Stars and Stripes, a government-funded news service, allege they were fired after reporting on USS Abraham LincolnThree journalists who were fired by the Pentagon from a US government-funded news outlet sued the Department of Defense in federal court on Thursday, arguing their dismissals were illegal and violated their first amendment rights to free speech.The three journalists were all employees of Stars and Stripes, which their court filing calls “the U.S. military’s independent news source since the Civil War with a long history of editorial independence, free from news management or censorship by military command”. Continue reading...

• Forbes Asia released the sixth annual edition of its "100 to Watch" list on August 25, 2026. • The list specifically spotlights emerging startups and small companies showing significant growth potential across the Asia-Pacific region. • This initiative matters as it provides visibility and recognition to high-potential entrepreneurs in a competitive regional market.

• Actor and singer Shelley Fabares, known for her role in "The Donna Reed Show" and the hit song "Johnny Angel," has passed away at age 82. • In entertainment news, "Spider-Man" maintained its box office lead in its fourth weekend, while Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" became his highest-grossing film. • These updates appear alongside regional sports listings, including a Philadelphia versus Seattle game broadcast on MLBN and MLB.TV.

After repairs to Hirosaki Castle in Aomori prefecture, officials employed a technique known as hikiya to move the structure more than two metresTo chants of “so-re, so-re”, about 1,800 people came together in northern Japan over the weekend to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations.The keep – a fortified tower within a castle – had to be moved to repair a wall that was damaged in a major earthquake. Continue reading...

Rightwing voices seize on plans to offer Black children an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool in the German capitalIt was meant to be an outing for Black children in Berlin and their families, offering them an exclusive afternoon at an outdoor pool set up by a local theatre.But the plans, slated for earlier this month, had to be scrapped after they were seized on by rightwing and conservative voices to whip up outrage, leaving organisers fending off racist emails and threats. Continue reading...

• Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has released its top stock recommendations for the week beginning August 24, 2026. • The firm has specifically identified Crompton Greaves and ICICI Prudential AMC as the primary stocks to buy. • These picks serve as strategic guidance for investors looking to optimize their portfolios based on current market research.

UK-born married couples under 35 with children would get priority under proposals to be outlined by Farage’s partyBritish citizens who were born abroad would be made to wait longer for social housing under proposals to be announced by Reform UK on Monday.Nigel Farage’s party will announce the policy at a press conference in London. Under the policy, people born in the UK and young married couples with children would be given priority for social housing. Continue reading...

• Vietnam has been rated as having a "closed" civic space due to systematic state efforts to silence human rights defenders, journalists, bloggers, and religious actors. • Authorities are utilizing national security laws to jail activists and book publishers, while reports indicate the use of torture, ill-treatment in detention, and restrictions on freedom of movement. • The situation has escalated with the implementation of a new retaliatory decree specifically targeting lawyers who provide legal support to these marginalized groups.

• A Ukrainian suspect allegedly involved in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines has been arrested while working on a high-profile movie about the Ukraine war starring Sean Penn. • The individual had previously been detained in Poland, but Polish authorities refused to extradite him to Germany for prosecution. • This arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing international investigation into the sabotage of the critical energy infrastructure.

Jason Murphy believes he knows who killed McKee in Derry, but culture of silence and mistrust of police is denying her family justiceWhen Lyra McKee was shot and killed on the night of 18 April 2019, approximately 150 people were in her vicinity. The 29-year-old journalist had watched in a crowd as rioting broke out in Derry, Northern Ireland. Police footage captured the grainy outline of a man firing a handgun.“Someone’s fucking shot,” a bystander could be heard crying in mobile phone footage shown as evidence in court. “There’s a fucking kid shot in the head.” Continue reading...

• Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations with a total of 11 nods. • If she wins all 11 categories, she will tie with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history. • The awards ceremony will broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

• Shiprocket shares made a strong market debut, listing at a 35% premium over their issue price. • Financial analysts suggest that investors who received allotments should book partial profits immediately to capitalize on the listing gain. • The remaining shares are recommended to be held for the long term to benefit from the company's future growth.

‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’US politics live – latest updatesIt wasn’t supposed to be this way.In conservative Florida, Alex Vindman – a retired army intelligence officer who blew this whistle on Donald Trump in his first term – appeared set to carry the Democratic establishment banner as the party’s staged a long-shot bid to topple a Republican US senator. Continue reading...

• The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade with Iran, citing regional escalations and a deadlock in diplomatic talks between Tehran and the United States. • Turkey has dismissed claims made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "untenable," suggesting his policies are driven by the upcoming October elections in Israel. • In response, Israeli military chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir issued a warning during a visit to troops in Syria, emphasizing the need to prevent terrorist and military threats on Israel's borders.

Mykhailo Fedorov’s blistering critique comes at a time of growing pressure for democratic renewal in UkraineFor more than a month, demonstrators have gathered in Ivan Franko Square outside Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office. The protesters have been chanting a name – not that of Ukraine’s embattled president but that of the man he recently sacked as defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. On Sunday evening, 2,000 people marched along Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s main boulevard, waving cardboard banners in support of their ousted hero.Zelenskyy has refused to reinstate Fedorov, who during his six months in the job was widely seen as an effective and reforming figure. On Wednesday, Ukraine’s parliament, the Rada, voted to approve a successor as defence minister, Yevhen Khmara. The move shows that Fedorov has been shut out from government permanently, and confirms his transition from trusted insider and Zelenskyy loyalist to a potent political opponent. Continue reading...

• A comprehensive revision checklist has been released for UPSC Civil Services Mains 2026 aspirants, focusing on 15 essential International Relations (IR) topics. • The guide highlights critical areas including the India-UK FTA, Arctic geopolitics, UNSC reforms, neighbourhood ties, and the concept of "Pax Silica." • These topics are linked to Previous Year Questions (PYQs) to help candidates understand how recent global developments impact India's foreign policy.

Elections in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming provide a sense of how voters are feeling ahead of November’s midtermsPrimaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming held on Tuesday provided the latest view into how voters are feeling ahead of November’s US midterm elections.One candidate aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) netted an extraordinary win while another was defeated handily. Donald Trump’s handpicked candidates received a mixed reception from voters. In Alaska, voters chose their fighters for one of the year’s marquee US Senate races, and in Florida, extremism remained alive and well among Republicans. Continue reading...

• Madonna has emerged as the leading nominee for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, followed by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, and Sabrina Carpenter. • This marks the first time Madonna has led the nominations since 1998 and 1990, years in which she secured nine nominations each. • The achievement highlights a significant career resurgence for the pop icon, mirroring her success during the "Ray of Light" and "Vogue" eras.

Nixon bested Alexander Vindman to win Democratic nomination and now faces Republican Ashley Moody in NovemberIn an upset for the Democratic establishment, progressive Angie Nixon won the party’s US Senate primary in Florida, beating former army intelligence officer Alexander Vindman.Nixon, a state representative and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, had significantly less funding going into the primary – with $975,000 to Vindman’s $16.3m at the end of July, according to Florida Politics. Continue reading...

• MTV announced the official nominations for the 2026 Video Music Awards on Tuesday, August 18. • The complete list of nominees features high-profile artists, including pop icons Madonna and Taylor Swift. • These nominations highlight the most influential music videos and artists of the year, setting the stage for the industry's competitive awards ceremony.

Fierce competition in some areas of London means landlord purchasers are making successful lowball offersThe average price of a home coming up for sale in Britain’s richest borough has dropped by almost £100,000 in a month as fierce competition among sellers in many areas prompts some to slash their price expectations, data shows.The property website Rightmove said that for Britain as a whole, average newly listed asking prices for homes had fallen by 2% over the past month, the largest August price drop in eight years. Continue reading...

The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking waterFor centuries, the rock was seen as a warning. When it began to emerge from the Danube, beneath Gellért Hill in Budapest, it meant the river had fallen so low that floating mills could no longer operate, crops were probably failing, and hunger would almost certainly follow. That is why, in the Hungarian capital, where over time the boulder became little more than a legend, it was named Ínség-szikla – the Rock of Starvation.Today, amid record-low water levels on the Danube, the rock has not only emerged from the water, but surfaced almost in its entirety, along with the sandy riverbed on which it rests, astonishing geologists and government scientists sent to examine it. And, much as the rock was said to warn, Hungary is now facing an unprecedented energy crisis that has forced the country to shut down all but one of its Danube-cooled nuclear reactors for the first time in 44 years. Continue reading...

• A comprehensive revision checklist has been released for UPSC Mains 2026 aspirants, focusing on 15 essential Polity and Governance topics. • The guide aims to help candidates bridge the gap between static syllabus requirements and evolving current affairs, which often pose a significant challenge. • This resource is critical for final preparations as the Mains examinations are scheduled to commence on August 21.

Valter Lavitola’s lawyer says he had intended attack to boost security for investigative reporter Sigfrido RanucciAn Italian businessman has admitted to masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative journalist, claiming it was intended to boost his security protection.Valter Lavitola, who was friends with Ranucci, the host of Report, an investigative programme aired by the state broadcaster, Rai, made the confession to investigators after his arrest earlier this week in connection with the case, the businessman’s lawyer, Sergio Cola, told the Italian media. Continue reading...

• YouTube star Ms. Rachel has announced the release of her debut album, titled 'I'm So Happy,' featuring collaborator Mr. Aron. • Musician Sir Rod Stewart has canceled the remainder of his tour dates following a medical procedure to receive a coronary stent. • Actor Morgan Freeman has released a new album exploring 100 years of the blues genre.

Francesca Hong is Democratic frontrunner in four-way primary race to lead the swing state, a test of anti-establishment sentimentWisconsin voters will decide on Tuesday whether to nominate a democratic socialist for the state’s highest office in the latest test of an anti-establishment wave among Democratic primary voters.Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist state lawmaker, emerged as the frontrunner in a four-way race to succeed Tony Evers, the Democratic governor who is not seeking another term. Continue reading...

• Market analysts have identified nine top banking stocks to buy, citing strong fundamentals and positive earnings momentum across the sector. • Axis Bank is the top pick among the list, with analysts projecting a significant upside potential of 27.46%. • Other recommended stocks include major institutions such as ICICI Bank, State Bank of India (SBI), and Canara Bank.

Industry body says use of private investigators against reporters is ‘attack on our democracy’ after apparent admission by Reform donorThe businessman and Reform UK donor Arron Banks is facing calls to lay out the extent of his surveillance of journalists, described by an industry body as an “attack on our democracy”.The News Media Association (NMA), which represents regional and national media, raised concerns after Banks appeared to admit over the weekend to hiring private investigators to spy on a Sunday Times journalist. Continue reading...