Economy


2026-08-17 12:02:34.793750

Berkshire adds $17 billion to Alphabet stake

Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a $17 billion jump in its Alphabet stake for the second quarter. Berkshire now owns almost 106 million Alphabet (GOOGL) shares. Alphabet's entry into Berkshire's top holdings follows the company's $85 billion equity raise earlier this year, which Alphabet pursued to fund its artificial intelligence expansion.

Health


2026-08-17 12:00:52.367672

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 2,325 people. It is now the deadliest in the country's history. The previous largest outbreak between 2018 and 2020 saw 2,299 deaths. The only larger global outbreak of the viral disease occurred in West Africa, when more than 28,500 cases were recorded.


2026-08-17 12:02:24.323388

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 11, Health Officials Say

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Lebanon. More than 4,000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes in Lebanon since June 20. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon earlier this month. About 40 soldiers and three civilians — including a military contractor — were killed on the Israeli side.

Politics


2026-08-17 12:00:20.382429

Kushner meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem following Hamas talks – Middle East crisis live

Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on Gaza plan. Trump’s envoy and son-in-law previously met Hamas officials alongside US envoy Steve Witkoff in October 2025, helping clinch a deal that led to a ceasefire in Gaza. The meeting marks the second known meeting between Jared Kushner with representatives of Hamas.


2026-08-17 12:01:03.846082

Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote

The Market Place Shopping Centre Burgess Hill is temporarily closed, a spokesperson said. An American tourist was killed by a lightning strike on Sicily's Mount Etna while hiking in an area that was closed to visitors due to recent volcanic activity. A few showers are around to begin our Monday morning. Tracking more needed dry time this week.


2026-08-17 12:02:45.650863

Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar

"It'll make sure that we have a nominee that could be a good president for the entire United States," she says. "As a state with highly engaged voters, we put candidates through their paces and thoroughly vet them" "This is about our approach to winning back the presidency," she adds.


2026-08-17 12:02:56.622709

Kushner Meets Netanyahu in Effort to Break Logjam Over Gaza

Hamas says it has agreed to the road map, which includes disarmament. The group is urging mediators and the U.S.-created Board of Peace to "compel" Israel to sign on as well. But Hamas has linked the surrender of its heaviest weapons to the creation of a Palestinian state.

Technology


2026-08-17 12:01:15.075490

Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m

Ferrari's first all-electric car was met with derision, mockery and an 8 per cent fall in the company share price when it was unveiled in May. But Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari's chief executive, has vigorously defended the Luce. He says the company is already receiving orders and deflected any comparison to cheaper electric cars.


2026-08-17 12:01:48.557329

China Wants Its Data to Power the World’s A.I.

The most aggressive driving style could cause around 2.5 times as much battery capacity loss as the safest eco-driving style. For the smoothest driving style, the battery lost 21.15 percent of its maximum capacity after 1,000 cycles. In addition, battery degradation can also affect things like performance and the vehicle's residual value.

World


2026-08-17 12:00:31.038671

How a Ukrainian Bank Worker Came to Face Life in a Russian Prison

Murdid’s account of torture while in Russian custody is impossible to verify. His elderly parents remain in Melitopol and cannot travel to Moscow for the appeal. He was given a life sentence, his mother 22 years in prison and  his father 10 years. Russian authorities did not respond to requests for comment.


2026-08-17 12:00:41.378824

Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue

Indonesia is on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped arc of seismic faults and volcanoes. In June, Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes, in which thousands lost their lives. Just hours after the first earthquake, another 6.9-magnitude quake rattled Northern Sumatra.


2026-08-17 12:01:26.419405

There Are Few Witnesses to Tupac Shakur’s Drive-by Shooting

Co-author of the book says he has not even read it. The book was written to make money, not to tell the truth, he says. The trial is expected to last until the end of the month. The jury will hear evidence from both sides before deciding whether or not to convict.


2026-08-17 12:01:38.204009

World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner

DIPG is a rare form of brain tumour that affects about 40 people a year. It is caused by a tumour-causing gene that has been passed down from generation to generation. DIPG was diagnosed in 2008 and is being treated with stem cells and stem cells from other patients.


2026-08-17 12:02:01.138052

Hayden Panettiere Is Dead: Star of ‘Nashville’ and ‘Heroes’ Was 36

Police are involved, and the actress' death was described as an "incident" An autopsy will determine the formal cause of death. Another detail to emerge: Hayden flew out of Los Angeles the day before her death with an "on-and-off-again" boyfriend who previously admitted physically abusing her.


2026-08-17 12:02:11.020133

What Do Students Lose When They Stop Writing?

A well-connected brain is more resilient to stress, illness and the effects of ageing. Each time you adapt successfully to something new, your brain learns that change can be handled. From adopting a different running route to taking up a new hobby, here are seven ways in which new experiences can dramatically alter your brain health for the better.