What we have learnt from 100 days of Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost marks his 100th day as Pope Leo this weekend
Day: August 16, 2025
Zelensky says Russian ceasefire refusal complicates peace efforts
As he prepares to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, Ukraine’s leader says Russia’s rejection of a truce puts any longer-term peace deal in doubt.
Meta faces probe over AI flirting with kids
The US Senate has announced a probe after the tech giant’s rules were found to allow chatbots to have sensual talk with minors
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Pakistan floods leave 220 dead as rescuers pull 63 more bodies from landslides
Hundreds of rescue workers are still searching for survivors in Buner.
Some delays but no flights cancelled on first day of Ryanair strike in Spain
Ryanair staff began strike action at Spanish airports on Friday but had little impact on travel heading into one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Australia, Philippines launch largest military exercises near South China Sea – navalnews.com
Australia, Philippines launch largest military exercises near South China Sea navalnews.comView Full Coverage on Google News
Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal
US President Donald Trump had placed Washington’s police department under federal control earlier this week.
Zelensky says he will meet US president in Washington
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky will head to Washington to discuss “ending the killing and the war” with US President Donald Trump, he announced Saturday (August 16). The Washington meeting is set to take place three days after Trump’s talks with …
Bid to track tourists amid fears hundreds could have been exposed to rabies at bat-infested cabins
Health officials estimated that up to 500 people had stayed in the cabins – some from outside America
A charred Grand Canyon mascot is recovered from the rubble. Can Brighty the Burro be saved?
One of the first chores for the team will be testing for any toxic materials on the sculpture