Daily Briefing — August 20, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: At least 13 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison Trump vows tougher economic measures on Iran and supporting countries Mushroom killer must stay in jail…
Daily Briefing — August 19, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request…
Daily Briefing — August 18, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Russia warns UK will pay for supplying drones to Ukraine IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus Tupac murder trial: 'All hell broke loose' night of rapper's shooting, witness says Inside secret police…
Daily Briefing — August 17, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says Aid…
Daily Briefing — August 16, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway Morocco detains…
Daily Briefing — August 15, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 38 in Indonesia 'I shot Mr Thompson'- What it was like inside court as Mangione pleaded guilty BBC seeks to subpoena Trump's family members in Panorama lawsuit US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS…
Daily Briefing — August 14, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: 'Unprecedented' rain in Japan kills six people US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than…
Daily Briefing — August 13, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers Ebola outbreak on track to…
Daily Briefing — August 12, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning…
Daily Briefing — August 11, 2026 1) World news World developments worth watching today: Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest…