Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war as strikes intensify
Israel bombards Gaza City, where many are trapped, as ceasefire deal Hamas has accepted hangs in balance.
Day: August 20, 2025
Kremlin plays down Zelensky talks as Trump warns Putin may not want ‘to make deal’
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says he has ended seven wars. The reality isn’t so clear cut
President Donald Trump has been projecting himself as a global peacemaker since returning to the White house in January, claiming to have ended seven wars during the first months of his second term.
Baltimore channel reopened at site where hatch cover blew off in bulker explosion
Area included waters that were blocked by Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore channel closed at site where hatch cover blew off in bulker explosion
Area includes waters that were blocked by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Mississippi Supreme Court map violates Voting Rights Act, judge rules
A federal judge has ordered Mississippi to redraw its Supreme Court electoral map, after finding the map dilutes the power of Black voters.
Hurricane Erin takes aim at eastern US coast, threatens major storm surge
Hurricane Erin churned slowly toward the eastern US coast Tuesday, generating dangerous surf and rip currents that prompted dozens of rescues. While forecast to remain offshore, its outer bands threaten tropical-storm-force winds and life-threatening …
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. detained in Mexico after deportation
Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been deported to Mexico following his arrest in the U.S. for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application.
African Union wants world to scrub 450-year-old map
The 55 countries endorsed a campaign to replace the Mercator map with alternatives that supporters say more accurately reflects the true size of Africa.
‘I want to try and get to heaven’, Trump tells Fox
The US president revealed his motivation for striking a Ukraine peace deal. (Fox News)