Friday, 21 August 2026
36 articles · times in UTC
Nature News · 00:00
Why we must stop talking about artificial general intelligence — and instead build ‘pro-worker’ AI ↗Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02566-6 Rather than racing to replace people, we should build AI tools that amplify human expertise and expand opportunity.
Nature News · 00:00
Earth-shaking thunder probes underground geology ↗Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02596-0 Seismologists measured the varying speeds of a ‘thunderquake’ to survey an area with little seismic activity.
Nature News · 00:00
Briefing Chat: New narcolepsy drug could unlock host of novel brain therapies ↗Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02626-x Nature staff discuss how an FDA-approved drug for narcolepsy could have promise beyond the condition, and the longest-lived human brain organoids yet.
Nature News · 00:00
Sleuth identifies dozens of studies that used the wrong antibody ↗Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02352-4 The case is the latest example of a scientific workhorse being misused in experiments.
Nature News · 00:00
Daily briefing: Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise for cancer ↗Nature, Published online: 21 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02638-7 Good news from a trial of a vaccine against melanoma. Plus, the US NSF is set to issue its lowest number of new grants in forty years, and the living layer that protects and produces desert soils.
The Guardian World · 04:54
Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan ↗Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories Japan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russia’s navy around the disputed islands visited by Vladimir Putin last week amid continuing tensions between the two countries. Russia’s…
BBC World · 05:00
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests ↗Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
BBC World · 05:47
Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial ↗Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
The Guardian World · 08:19
Weather tracker: Extreme rain deluges Japan and South Korea ↗Downpours break records and cause transport chaos, evacuations and deaths, as people get trapped inside vehicles South Korea and Japan were hit by extreme rain late last week and into this week. On 13 August in the city of Chiba near Tokyo there was a record-breaking 115mm of rainfall in just one hour, while the…
NPR News · 09:01
What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall ↗Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it? Here's what to know before the Freedom 250 Grand Prix hits the National Mall this weekend. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
The Guardian World · 10:00
Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’ ↗With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US With its wide avenues lined with tall palm trees, its quaint cafes and old-school cantinas, as well as the mix of English and Spanish spoken on the street, the Tabacale…
The Guardian World · 10:43
Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’ ↗UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 have been found guilty of “incitement to subversion” in one of the most high-profile cases in Hong Kon…
BBC World · 11:14
Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts ↗A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.
NPR News · 11:25
Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom ↗President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom. (Image credit: Finn Gomez)
NPR News · 11:42
Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily ↗The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush Iran economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed. (Image credit: Hadi Mizban)
BBC World · 13:07
Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war ↗Drivers are waiting hours in fuel queues, as Moscow prepares to celebrate Russian Flag Day.
BBC World · 13:44
Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections ↗About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.
BBC World · 14:35
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware ↗Tornadoes swept through New York and Delaware as severe storms brought torrential rain to the Mid-Atlantic.
The Guardian World · 15:00
NSW ‘seeking urgent advice’ on controversial court ruling that found anti-Israel vandalism was not antisemitic ↗Exclusive: Attorney general considering appeal after justice Desmond Fagan knocks back terror order request for Mohommed Farhat who wrote ‘Fuk Israel’ on cars Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government could appeal a supreme court judge’s controversial decision t…
The Guardian World · 15:03
‘Shameful’: UK, Australia and Canada criticise Israel over Gaza aid convoy killings decision ↗Joint statement issued after IDF said it will not pursue criminal investigations into April 2024 strike that killed seven humanitarian workers Britain, Australia and Canada have called the decision of the Israeli military authorities not to open a criminal investigation into the April 2024 airstrikes that hit a co…
The Guardian World · 15:22
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade ↗Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian Press Leaked audio from a private event has reportedly captured the US vice-president, JD Vance, mocking Canada for apparently capitulating in a trade deal and taunting the prime minister, Mark Carney, for trying t…
BBC World · 15:58
UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza ↗Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
BBC World · 16:26
Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say ↗German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.
NPR News · 16:40
Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center ↗Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex. (Image credit: Alex Wroblewski)
BBC World · 18:09
Tupac murder accused told police in 2008 his nephew fired fatal shots ↗A recording of the interview Duane Davis conducted with detectives was played to the jury.
BBC World · 18:29
Meghan in talks for role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, BBC understands ↗This would be Meghan's first significant acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry.
NPR News · 18:47
Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom construction to continue for now ↗The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (Image credit: Alex Wong)
BBC World · 19:31
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank ↗There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
The Guardian World · 20:12
Dutch regulator fines Uber $966m for automating driver suspensions ↗European regulators have imposed billions in penalties on US technology companies due to privacy, competition and digital market rules The Dutch data protection authority has fined Uber €825m ($966m) for deactivating driver accounts through automated systems without adequately informing them, according to a 17 Aug…
BBC World · 21:03
One killed in sword attack at Swedish school ↗Officials say another three people were injured, and an 18-year-old male suspect shot and arrested.
BBC World · 22:15
Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now? ↗Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.
NPR News · 22:16
A battle over 'Italian brainrot' could shape who owns AI art ↗A legal battle over what looks like a cartoon stick could help set the rules over whether creators can claim ownership of their AI-generated characters. (Image credit: AFP via Getty Images)
BBC World · 22:26
These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing ↗For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
BBC World · 22:36
TikTok to pay $400m to US in one of largest child privacy settlements ↗The deal stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging TikTok and its parent company ByteDance collected "vast amounts of data" on millions of users under the age of 13.
BBC World · 22:45
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple ↗One suspect is in custody, and police have said they are still investigating if the attack was motivated by hate.
BBC World · 23:41
Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction ↗Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.