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Politics · United StatesFlorida primaries to replace DeSantis and fill Rubio Senate term
Florida voters choose nominees on 20 August 2026 to replace term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis and to complete Marco Rubio’s unexpired U.S. Senate term. The state’s first congressional primaries under a new Republican-drawn map will also take place.
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Politics · United StatesTexas court ruling deregulates silencers and short-barrelled firearms after Justice Department misses deadline
A Texas federal judge’s ruling striking down federal regulations on firearm suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns took effect after the U.S. Justice Department did not file an appeal by the court-imposed deadline. The decision removes restrictions for qualifying owners.
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Dan Koh wins Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District
Dan Koh has won the Democratic primary for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District. He will seek to replace Rep. Seth Moulton, who is running for the Senate. Koh, a former Biden White House aide, defeated state Rep. Tram Nguyen in a crowded field.
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Politics · UkraineUkraine parliament confirms Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister after Fedorov dismissal
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved Yevhenii Khmara as defence minister on 19 August 2026, replacing Mykhailo Fedorov after a contentious reshuffle. The vote followed public protests and criticism of Fedorov’s dismissal, while Khmara pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s defence amid ongoing war with Russia.
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Politics · United StatesRodney Mims Cook Jr met Kremlin officials at St Petersburg forum in June 2026
Rodney Mims Cook Jr, who oversees the expansion of the White House ballroom, met Kremlin officials including Anton Kobyakov during the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026. The U.S. State Department said it was unaware of the delegation, while the White House stated it continues to seek a constructive role in peace talks.
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Politics · Middle EastEight Muslim-majority states condemn Israel over rejected Gaza peace plan
The foreign ministers of eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement on 16 August 2026 condemning Israel’s rejection of US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza. Israel insists no military pullout will occur until Hamas is fully disarmed, while the signatories say the refusal undermines peace efforts.
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Politics · United StatesUS judge blocks DOJ demand for Minnesota’s full voter list
A federal judge dismissed the Department of Justice’s 2025 lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, ruling the demand for the state’s voter rolls amounted to a 'fishing expedition'. The case was one of 23 similar lawsuits filed by the DOJ.
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Politics · United KingdomNigel Farage calls for ban on full face coverings
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones. The Reform UK leader described such coverings as a 'menace' following recent anti-migrant demonstrations.
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Politics · United KingdomRory McIlroy on Trump's Irish Open visit: 'Different atmosphere'
Golfer Rory McIlroy has stated that former US President Donald Trump's planned visit to the Irish Open will present logistical challenges and alter the tournament's atmosphere. Trump is expected to attend the event at his golf course in Doonbeg, County Clare.
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Trump orders vaccine schedule cut amid autism concerns
President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing the U.S. childhood vaccination schedule, driven by frustration over perceived links to autism. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is prioritizing studies on potential vaccine-autism connections, despite scientific consensus to the contrary.
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Politics · United StatesUS Education Department bars race from school discipline policies
The US Department of Education issued guidance on 19 August 2026 directing schools to apply discipline policies without regard to race. The move ends policies that treated statistical disparities as civil rights violations and opens investigations into two school districts for alleged race-based discipline.
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Politics · United StatesMan arrested after two stabbed at Edmonton Sikh temple
A 27-year-old man has been arrested after stabbing two people at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in Edmonton. The victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was recently released from federal prison, and police are investigating the motive, including the possibility of a hate crime.
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US Attorney General backs Pirro after Trump criticises Lincoln Memorial case
US Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly supported Jeanine Pirro after President Donald Trump criticised her handling of a vandalism case at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump administration had fast-tracked a $14.7 million renovation of the pool ahead of Fourth of July celebrations, but the case was dismissed after allegations of flawed contractor work.
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Politics · United StatesTrump criticises judge in Kennedy Center case
President Donald Trump has criticised the judge overseeing legal challenges to his renovation plans for the Kennedy Center. He posted on Truth Social that the building is 'old and decrepit' and that the judge is 'highly conflicted'. A federal judge will decide if the Kennedy Center board violated court orders by approving an inscription crediting Trump for renovations.
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Politics · United KingdomJavier Milei suspends UK trip amid Falklands tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei has suspended his planned trip to London in October. The visit was scheduled for October 23 and 24, during which he was expected to speak at Oxford University. The suspension comes amid heightened tensions over the Falkland Islands, with the Argentine government taking measures against oil companies operating there.
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Politics · United StatesTrump allies reportedly consider election interference measures
Speculation is mounting over extreme measures President Donald Trump and his allies may consider to influence the 2026 midterm elections. These potential actions reportedly include declaring a national emergency and deploying immigration agents to polling stations.
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PoliticsAustralian teens returning to social media despite usage ban
Eight months after Australia implemented a ban on under-16s accessing social media, new data indicates that usage rates for platforms like TikTok are approaching previous levels. The government has pledged to increase penalties for non-compliance.
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Politics · United StatesNigerian National Charged With Illegal Voting in US Elections
A 56-year-old Nigerian national, Gladys Adaeze Okafor, has been arrested and charged with unlawfully voting in US elections. She allegedly voted in the 2022 midterm and 2024 presidential primary elections after falsely claiming US citizenship on voter registration forms.
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Politics · United StatesIndyCar Freedom 250 race in Washington to feature Trump honorary lap
President Donald Trump will take an honorary lap around the 1.66-mile IndyCar Freedom 250 course in Washington, DC, on 18 August 2026. The race, part of the U.S. 250th anniversary events, passes landmarks including the White House and Capitol Hill.
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Politics · United StatesWNBA transgender debate centres on French player after Trump joke resurfaces
A French transgender basketball player became the focus of a US debate after Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham opposed transgender women in the WNBA. A 2022 joke by Donald Trump about LeBron James transitioning resurfaced, while the WNBA has no formal policy on transgender participation.
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