Macron puts Lecornu back as France’s prime minister just days after he quit
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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- Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
- At least six killed in Kyiv as gunman opens fire and takes hostages
- Pope says ‘tyrants’ speech was not aimed at Trump
- Venezuela’s Machado to hold Madrid rally as opposition frozen out after Maduro capture
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Gymnastics governing body reacts to Indonesia’s worlds block on Israel team
Indonesia has denied visas to Israelis for the upcoming world championships in most populous Muslim-majority nation.
Read MoreWho is Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado?
Former Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who’s in hiding, is the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Read MoreFor Trump world, the focus shifts to next year’s Nobel Peace Prize
The push to make President Donald Trump the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize began within hours of Venezuela’s
Read MoreTrump threatens 100% China tariffs as Beijing restricts rare-earth exports
President accuses China of ‘very hostile’ moves and says additional tariffs could come on 1 November ‘or sooner’ Donald Trump
Read MoreTrump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China
The S&P 500 closed down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April, after the US president hit out at China.
Read MoreAttacks by Israeli army, illegal settlers injure 36 in occupied West Bank
Journalists among the dozens of Palestinians wounded amid escalation in Israeli violence during olive harvest season.
Read MoreFamilies walk back to Gaza City minutes after ceasefire goes into effect
Families eager to return to what’s left of their homes are walking back to Gaza City as Israel begins its
Read MorePortugal vs Ireland: World Cup qualifier – teams, start, lineups
Portugal are in a commanding position in the UEFA qualifiers for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, while Ireland are yet
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‘Make it stop.’ For lawmakers, the shutdown feels like purgatory (but with Thai food)
On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren’t even
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