Hundreds of historic tall ships heading to Amsterdam for maritime festival
Each ship is greeted with two cannon shots and its country’s national anthem as it enters the harbour.
Day: August 20, 2025
Brazil keeper Fabio breaks Shilton’s world record for most games
Brazil’s Fabio has surpassed former England keeper Peter Shilton’s record for the most appearances in men’s football.
Fuel fallout – Meduza
Fuel fallout MeduzaUkraine’s Drones Torch Strategic Lukoil Refinery in Volgograd—Russia’s Fuel Hub at a Standstill UNITED24 MediaDrone Strikes on Refineries Push Russia’s Gasoline Prices to Record Highs The Moscow Times…
US Open mixed doubles defending champions advance to semis of revamped event
Defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori moved into Wednesday’s semi-finals of the US Open’s new look mixed doubles event after winning their last-16 and quarter-final matches without dropping a set.
Russian overnight attack injures 14 in Ukraine’s Sumy region
The latest Russian attack overnight on Wednesday on Ukraine’s Sumy region injured 14, including children. Zelenskyy urged more sanctions and security guarantees to end Russia’s ongoing all-out war.
Josh Willie named new Tasmanian Labor leader after party officially concedes election defeat
Leadership spill comes day after Dean Winter bid to form government via no-confidence motion in parliament fell flatGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTasmanian Labor has replaced Dean Winter as parliamentary leader, with Josh W…
Unregulated Sexual Stimulants Flood West Africa
Unregulated sexual stimulants claiming to be herbal remedies or pharmaceuticals are flooding the region. Officials are scrambling to address the issue.
Inside Trump’s Effort on Russia and Ukraine
President Trump has repeatedly bent other leaders to his will, simply by refusing to budge. But there is one person who refuses to budge even more than President Trump, and that is Vladimir Putin of Russia. Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent …
Facing Trump’s Threats, Mexico and Canada Draw Closer. Will It Last?
Mexico and Canada have long viewed each other with indifference or even distrust. They’re now talking about teaming up.
Ireland’s Last Leprechaun Whisperer Pitches TV Show
Kevin Woods, who says he engages in weekly conversations with 18-inch-tall creatures, has built a tidy business with books, merchandise, guided tours and maybe soon, an animated series.