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Ukraine launches over 600 drones at Moscow after Russian attack kills 10
Ukraine has launched more than 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas following a Russian attack that killed 10 people. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Ze…
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Ukraine has launched more than 600 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas following a Russian attack that killed 10 people. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Ze…
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak that has spread to five other provinces since its decla…
An Israeli far-right minister has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza each night, according to a recent podcast. Israeli far-right Nation…
At least seven people have died in Indiana due to severe storms and flooding that began on 11 August, with floodwaters peaking in Indianapolis. At least seve…
By Dumpling World Desk · 17 Aug 2026, 21:44 KST Extreme weather disrupts Europe with heatwaves causing economic losses, Brazil's election looms as Lula c…
A wildfire believed to be the largest in Belgium’s history is spreading near the German border, prompting evacuations and raising concerns over extreme weathe…
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia has caused at least 53 deaths and displaced around 5,000 people, with rescue efforts ongoing. A powerful 7.7…
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has begun his campaign for a fourth term, vowing to prevent the return of far-right influence. His opponent, Fl…
Heatwaves across Europe have disrupted infrastructure, reduced productivity, and caused economic losses, with estimates suggesting a potential €180bn impact o…
Twenty-two additional bodies have been recovered from a ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba, raising the death toll to 68, according to police. Eighteen child…
By Dumpling World Desk · Published 15 Aug 2026, 13:04 UTC · 4 min read This edition highlights the deepening repression of Afghan women under Taliban rule, …
By Dumpling Africa Desk · Published 15 Aug 2026, 10:14 SAST · 5 min read This edition highlights a surge in Ebola cases in the DRC, election-related violenc…