US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over. Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much Analysts said energy and shipping companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over. See more
Russia Aug 1, 2026 Moscow restaurant bombing kills three people as device carried by woman explodes More than 20 people injured in explosion near Italian restaurant on Saturday night, authorities sayA homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and... Moscow restaurant bombing kills three people as device carried by woman explodes More than 20 people injured in explosion near Italian restaurant on Saturday night, authorities sayA homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and... Share
Aug 1, 2026 Days After Deadly Shooting, Seattle Tightens Security on Festivities A recent shooting that killed three people at a food festival in Seattle did not deter crowds from the city’s Seafair Weekend Festival. Days After Deadly Shooting, Seattle Tightens Security on Festivities A recent shooting that killed three people at a food festival in Seattle did not deter crowds from the city’s Seafair Weekend Festival. Share
Nazca Lines (Peru) Aug 1, 2026 Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction. Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction. Share
Wildfires Aug 1, 2026 Wildfires in Spokane, Wash., Force Thousands to Evacuate The Old Trails fire had grown to about 2,500 acres by Saturday afternoon, propelled by strong wind gusts and high temperatures. Wildfires in Spokane, Wash., Force Thousands to Evacuate The Old Trails fire had grown to about 2,500 acres by Saturday afternoon, propelled by strong wind gusts and high temperatures. Share
Art Aug 1, 2026 The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures The Australian Photography awards had a single open category for the first time this year, encouraging a broad and diverse range of entries. The winning phot... The Australian Photography awards 2026 – in pictures The Australian Photography awards had a single open category for the first time this year, encouraging a broad and diverse range of entries. The winning phot... Share
Donald Trump Aug 1, 2026 Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Frida... Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Frida... Share
US weather Aug 1, 2026 Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has eleva... Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has eleva... Share
Hikes and Hiking Aug 1, 2026 Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them. Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them. Share
US news Aug 1, 2026 Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informantVincent Pastore, a veteran actor who... Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80 Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informantVincent Pastore, a veteran actor who... Share
Constitutional reform Aug 1, 2026 Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolu... Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devolu... Share
Australia news Aug 1, 2026 Australia news live: aged care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight Increase in annual pay packets began from 1 August. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGosling doesn’t need to be stood... Australia news live: aged care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight Increase in annual pay packets began from 1 August. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGosling doesn’t need to be stood... Share
United States Politics and Government Aug 1, 2026 Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office. Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office. Share
