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Editorial

Hochul's Overreach, Putin's Threats, French Chaos Endanger Liberty

These intertwined crises show a pattern of power excess and external aggression that calls for restrained government and secure borders.

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Close up of Vladimir Putin while speaking to an audience at the Valdai foreign policy forum. He has short grey hair and is wearing a black suit, white shirt and red tie.
Foreign Policy11h ago

Putin Escalates Nuclear Rhetoric, Threatens West Over Kaliningrad

Vladimir Putin has explicitly threatened the use of nuclear weapons if he deems the Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad to be under direct attack, dismissing international concerns as Western provocation.

Left, a number of students protesting. Right, a man in a linen shirt speaks to camera.
Culture War18h ago

French Schools Descend Into Chaos as Student Protests Turn Violent

A wave of student protests over school staffing and class sizes has spiraled into widespread civil disorder across France, resulting in hundreds of arrests and multiple injuries.

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Thursday, August 27

Former Bosnian Serb commander Ratko Mladic appears in court at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the Hague, June 3, 2011
Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026

Ratko Mladić, the 'Butcher of Bosnia,' dies in UN custody at 84

Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian Serb commander sentenced to life for his role in the Srebrenica massacre and the siege of Sarajevo, has died in a UN detention facility in The Hague.

A still image of the Gravelines nuclear power plant, with three stone-coloured units connected by a large white wall, set behind a stretch of empty coast with the tide out.
Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026

Jellyfish swarm cripples French nuclear power station

A massive influx of jellyfish has forced the partial shutdown of multiple units at France's Gravelines nuclear power station, highlighting the fragility of energy grids reliant on seawater cooling systems.

A young girl sweeps up with a brush outside a tent in Gaza City, northern Gaza (24 August 2026)
Foreign PolicyAugust 27, 2026

Board of Peace envoy pressures Israel to compromise on Hamas disarmament

A senior official on the Board of Peace is pushing for a sequenced withdrawal plan that Israel continues to reject, insisting that Hamas must fully disarm before any military pullout occurs.

Energy Minister Deogratius Ndejembi (L) in greenish brown shirt speaks to Vice-President Emmanuel Nchimbi (R)
PoliticsAugust 27, 2026

Tanzania's Ruling Party Purges Vice President Over 'Indiscipline'

Tanzania's ruling CCM party has expelled Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi for indiscipline following his abrupt resignation and public demands for constitutional reform.

Rescuers transport an elderly woman on heavy machinery amidst flash floods
ImmigrationAugust 27, 2026

Deadly flash floods devastate Nepal-Tibet border region

A catastrophic flash flood event along the Nepal-Tibet border has claimed at least 160 lives, with rescue teams working to navigate treacherous terrain to reach those still missing.

Wednesday, August 26

Iceland Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir participates in a listening session on the upcoming referendum on August 26, 2026
PoliticsAugust 26, 2026

Iceland Faces Sovereignty Crisis in High-Stakes EU Referendum

Icelanders are heading to the polls to decide whether to resume EU accession talks, a move that threatens to sacrifice the nation's hard-won sovereignty and control over its lucrative fishing industry for the promise of bureaucratic integra

Supporters of the youth-led satirical political movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) celebrate the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, in Mumbai, India
Culture WarAugust 26, 2026

Rahul Gandhi Plays Identity Politics Over Protesters' Vulgarity

Rahul Gandhi is exploiting a controversy over young women using foul language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push a narrative of systemic patriarchy.

Three chicks and one partial chick at the top of the image. They are without feathers
ImmigrationAugust 26, 2026

South African Authorities Bust Wildlife Smuggler Attempting to Traffic Endangered Parrot Eggs

South African law enforcement successfully intercepted 50 endangered parrot eggs being smuggled through Johannesburg's main airport, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and the rescue of the hatchlings.

Guinea's President Mamady Doumbouya in a brown and white embroidered outfit in May 2026
PoliticsAugust 26, 2026

Guinea's President Doumbouya Purges Military Ranks to Solidify Power

President Mamadi Doumbouya has purged 173 military personnel from the ranks, citing desertion as he continues to tighten his grip on the West African nation.

A lorry being swept away on its side
ImmigrationAugust 26, 2026

Deadly Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border

A massive flash flood and mudslide event has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, resulting in at least 31 confirmed deaths and leaving hundreds of tourists unaccounted for.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te (in navy blue suit white shirt and blue tie) and Eswatini's King Mswati III (in traditional royal regalia) talking
Foreign PolicyAugust 26, 2026

Beijing Targets Eswatini in Latest Attempt to Isolate Taiwan

The Chinese foreign ministry is pressuring its citizens to flee Eswatini, a move that serves as the latest act of intimidation against the only African nation maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Mud and sand are piled up against a hydropower plant affected by a flash flood in northern Nepal
ImmigrationAugust 26, 2026

Catastrophic Flooding Devastates Nepal-Tibet Border, Leaving Dozens Missing

A massive flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has destroyed villages and infrastructure, resulting in at least 17 confirmed deaths and leaving numerous police officers and civilians missing.

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