Politics

2026-08-15 06:00:40.295829

BBC seeks to subpoena Trump children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit

The BBC has been unable to physically serve Mr Trump's children with subpoenas because they are "protected by the United States Secret Service as members of the sitting President's immediate family" The BBC said previous attempts to serve the subpoenas were unsuccessful because of the family members' Secret Service protection. Mr Trump has previously refused to accept the. subpoenas on behalf of his children and son-in-law.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:03:39.979364

The 5 Congress Members Whose Families Trade the Most Stocks

Peltola faces an uphill battle in the red state, which hasn't voted for a Democrat for president since 1964. Peltola's main opponent is Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan, who is seeking a third term. In 2024, she lost reelection to the House by fewer than three points, while President Donald Trump won the state by 13 points.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:05:19.219308

Israeli militants besiege two Palestinian families in their West Bank homes

U.S. wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say. Condemning settlers could be politically risky for Netanyahu some two months before an election. Netanyahu's government has spearheaded a rapid expansion of settlements in the West Bank, territory captured by Israel in a 1967 war.

Sources

Technology

2026-08-15 06:05:48.617423

Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter

N Nvidia disclosed a $21 billion stake in Elon Musk's SpaceX. The chipmaker owns 122.8 million Class A shares in the rocket maker. Nvidia's SpaceX position is its second-largest holding, behind its stake in Intel, which is currently worth about $22 billion, down from $30 billion.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:06:03.919389

AI’s infrastructure boom is getting more leveraged — and harder to track

Silver surged 405% from trough to peak versus gold's 170%, and its one-month gain of 16% still beats gold's 10% rebound. Gold peaked near $5,590 an ounce in late January -- a gain of roughly 170% from where the move began. Silver has delivered the bigger return with a structural demand story that gold lacks.

Sources

World

2026-08-15 06:00:23.720570

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Mangione is scheduled to be sentenced on December 18, 2026. He remains scheduled to go on trial Sept. 8 on charges that include second-degree murder. A federal judge dismissed the death-eligible firearm murder charges he was previously facing in January 2026, and he is no longer able to be considered for the death penalty.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:00:54.565206

Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing at least five

Preliminary reports indicate two fatalities in Sikka Regency and three in Manggarai Regency. The quake also reportedly caused panic in Bima, a city in neighboring West Nusa Tenggara province. In December 2004, a massive magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra in western Indonesia triggered a tsunami.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:01:54.012099

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

France's top court blocks a bill banning social media access for under-15s. Ruling also criticises proof-of-age requirement. President Emmanuel Macron has asked his government to rewrite the legislation. French lawmakers had approved the bill in July, becoming the first in Europe to follow Australia, whose world-first ban barred access to platforms including Facebook.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:02:10.047408

Stolen Matisse artworks recovered by police in Brazil

Stolen artworks by Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir recovered in Brazil, Italy. Police in Brazil have recovered eight engravings by French artist Henri Matisse. Three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions of euros were recovered in Italy. The artworks were stolen in a three-minute heist in December.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:02:20.864201

Trump asks Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue

The Trump administration argues that lower courts wrongly concluded that the project needs congressional approval. The Trump administration has argued that the entire ballroom construction needs to proceed or it will leave the White House "open and exposed" The administration cites previous threats to Trump's life, national security needs and architectural values.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:04:04.628871

Jason Arday, Cambridge Professor Accused of Plagiarism, Is Found Dead

Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead. Jason Arday, 41, was Cambridge's youngest Black professor. Arday's death came less than two weeks after he resigned from his post at the university. He resigned amid plagiarism and fabrications in his biography.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:04:35.666867

Kevin Rideout, American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger, Is Released

US missionary abducted in Niger released after nine months in captivity, Christian organization says. American missionary kidnapped in Niger said to be released from captivity. Kevin Rideout, a 50-year-old pilot who was kidnapped in October in Niger’s capital, Niamey, has been a priority for the White House and the military's Africa Command.

Sources

2026-08-15 06:07:14.613235

Six Killed in Houthi Strike on Red Sea Ship, Yemeni Government Says

Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, posted a response on social media. Trump says he'll declare Strait of Hormuz a "territory of the United States" Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.

Sources