Australia Charges Dual Citizen Over Alleged Transfer of Ukraine Military Intelligence
Australian police allege an Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukraine’s military while seeking to pass information to Russian intelligence.
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North Korea launches about 10 short-range missiles as US-South Korea drills wind down
North Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters on August 20, prompting an emergency security meeting in Seoul as scaled-back US-South Korea military exercises neared their end.
Landslide kills 13 at illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia
A slope collapse at an illegal gold mine in Colombia’s Nariño department killed 13 workers and injured seven others on August 20, 2026, according to a local official cited by Al Jazeera.
Russian Missile Strikes Kill Six in Ukraine, Hit Several Kyiv Districts
Russian ballistic missile strikes killed six people in Ukraine and hit at least three districts of Kyiv, where buildings collapsed and fires broke out.
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Disputes Trump Claim of Secret US-North Korea Contacts
Kim Yo Jong cast doubt on Donald Trump’s assertion that Washington and Pyongyang are communicating, while the U.S. president said he planned to meet Kim Jong Un later in 2026.
Spain to Move 500 Unaccompanied Migrant Children From Ceuta to Mainland
Spain will transfer 500 unaccompanied migrant children from Ceuta to the mainland, reversing its earlier position after a large July 30 border crossing.
More Than 100 Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse
A landslide caused an artisanal gold mine to collapse near Zamboye in western Central African Republic on August 18, killing more than 100 people, according to local officials and aid workers.
Seven killed in safari helicopter crash in northern Kenya
A charter helicopter crashed in Samburu County on August 19, killing all seven people aboard, including five US citizens and Ecuador’s intelligence chief.