Drones attack Russia’s Volgograd: fires break out at refinery
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Day: August 14, 2025
Donald Trump Signs Order Easing Space Regulations In A Boost To Elon Musk’s SpaceX
The executive order, which said it aimed to “substantially” increase the number of space launches in the United States, was described by an environmental group as “reckless.”
David Stratton, esteemed Australian film critic, dies aged 85
The international cinema expert was beloved for his film reviews, particularly on television with Margaret PomeranzDavid Stratton’s closing credits: ‘I’ve done the best I could’David Stratton on a life reviewing films – and the one TV show he thinks is…
Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates
Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates.
This startup wants the $80-billion U.S. railroad industry to switch from diesel to batteries
Voltify, a start-up, has a bold ambition to convince Class 1 railroads to buy its battery-electric VoltCars, charged via a U.S. network of microgrids
Taylor Swift confirms October album release for The Life of A Showgirl
The 35-year-old appeared on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast to discuss her 12th studio album.
‘This is more important than our hostages’: Israeli settlers back new Gaza plan
As Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu’s new military plan for Gaza faces growing criticism abroad, opposition is also building in Israel, with hostage families calling for a nationwide shutdown on Sunday. But in the Israeli settlement of Itamar, in …
Smotrich says illegal West Bank settlement ‘buries’ Palestinian state
The far-right minister said he will approve 3,000 new homes in the E1 area project, hailing it as ‘Zionism at its best’.
Ukraine LIVE: Trump and Putin to hold press conference after Alaska talks, says Kremlin
The Kremlin has confirmed that the two world leaders will hold a press conference after Friday’s meeting.
Barred from Bolivia’s elections, ex-leader Morales campaigns hard for invalid votes
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales has launched a campaign for a contender called “Nulo,” representing a null-and-void vote.