World · Important news for 13 August 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak risks becoming deadliest on record, WHO warns
WHO chief says current Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever
Meta faces $1.4 trillion lawsuit over addictive platform design for children
Trump administration finalizes rule ending federal support for gender-affirming care
Russian attack damages Ukraine's Izmail port as drones strike Russian oil refinery
Israel vows to maintain troop presence in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria
Iraq reaffirms September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition
WHO warns Congo Ebola outbreak could become deadliest in history
Trump executive order on vaccines sparks confusion while CDC guidance remains unchanged
UN reports July civilian deaths in Ukraine hit highest level since May 2022
Zambians head to the polls as President Hichilema seeks second term
Search for survivors enters critical window following powerful Colombia earthquake
Zambia Opens Polls for Presidential Election
Hegseth warns of potential ICC investigation into US boat strikes as Colombia joins coalition
German cabinet approves new spying and intelligence rules
Australia passes law forcing tech giants to pay for news content
Syrian court sentences ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
Former Mexican governor charged over disappearance of 43 students
Colombia declares national mourning following deadly magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Colombia declares three days of mourning following deadly 7.4-magnitude earthquake
WHO chief criticizes recent changes to U.S. children's immunization policy
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Houthi Red Sea Attack Kills Six and Triggers US Retaliation
France and Spain Face Extreme Wildfire Risk Amid Severe European Heatwave
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker following Putin threat
US ambassador Huckabee denounces West Bank settler siege as terror
Severe heatwave triggers warnings across Europe with temperatures exceeding 40C
Hope fades as rescue efforts continue following 7.4 earthquake in Colombia
Colombia earthquake rescue operation enters final phase
Lebanese PM calls Israeli strikes in south Lebanon a violation of international law
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, says Nobel winner Muratov
Colombia earthquake search enters final phase with toll at 265
Australia Faces Major Restructure of National Disability Insurance Scheme
German government approves expanded powers for intelligence agencies
UK faces prison capacity crisis amid early release controversy
Gulf states seek Strait of Hormuz alternatives as Saudi Arabia redirects exports
Save the Children Reports Millions of Malnourished Afghan Children
Ukraine attacks Russian grain export terminals in Black Sea
Incheon airport becomes world's busiest for international traffic amid Middle East disruption
U.S. Ambassador Condemns West Bank Settler Siege as Horrific Terror
Pentagon official and former AUKUS sceptic says deal is full steam ahead
Australia introduces minimum $31 hourly wage for delivery workers
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman's mainland beaches
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreaming following teen death
Severe storm leaves 700,000 customers without power across the Midwest
Russia Supreme Court bans anti-war Yabloko party from parliamentary elections
Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams following teen's death
David Crowley wins Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Putin threatens retaliation and seizure of European ships over Western sanctions
Houthi attack on commercial vessel kills three Pakistanis
Powerful Storms in US Midwest Leave Three Dead and 800,000 Without Power
Trump's proposed vaccine plan faces major logistical hurdles
Efforts Underway to Prevent Major Oil Spill After Russian Ship Runs Aground Near Oman
Tehran rejects Trump's claim of control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran appoints IRGC founder Mohsen Rezaei as Supreme National Security Council secretary
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Gas prices hit record mid-August highs amid ongoing conflict with Iran
Thousands missing following earthquake in Colombia as rescue operations continue
Putin visits disputed Kuril islands, prompting Japanese protest
Zambia holds elections amid political feud and legacy of past leader
Zambia holds general election with President Hichilema seeking second term
Pentagon review reveals 153 civilian deaths from US strikes in Yemen in 2025
David Crowley wins Wisconsin primary over progressive Francesca Hong
Trump administration pulls support for NOAA Arctic Report Card
Lebanon Passes Long-Sought Amnesty Law After Death Penalty Repeal
Vietnam seeks to curb falling birthrate amid aging population
UK Prime Minister Considers Disposable Barbecue Ban Amid Heatwave
Extreme heatwave places over 135 million people in Europe under high temperatures
US defense secretary compares drug cartel targeting to ISIS
Ministers weigh prison upgrades and prisoner diversions to combat UK overcrowding
Venezuela interim government and opposition reach agreements in talks
Paramount-Skydance mulls CNN sale amid state antitrust lawsuit
Thousands flee severe drought in Somalia amid aid shortages
Analysts Say Netanyahu's Rejection of US-Backed Gaza Plan Aids Hamas
Putin threatens retaliation if EU seizes shadow fleet vessels
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Steps Down
Karoline Leavitt has stepped down as White House press secretary three months before the midterm elections to transition to a top outside advisory role for Donald Trump, citing a desire to spend more time with family amid a backdrop of administration approval pressures.
- Karoline Leavitt is stepping down as White House press secretary.
- She will transition to become one of Donald Trump's top outside advisers.
- The departure occurs amidst historic low approval ratings for the president.
- The departure occurs three months before midterm elections.
- YouGov polling notes a drop in approval ratings.
Mother of murdered sisters claims Metropolitan Police incapable of change
Japan strongly protests Vladimir Putin's visit to disputed islands
UK government to close 13 more hotels housing asylum seekers
Oil spill from stricken tanker reaches Oman's coast
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97
Iraqi state employees face salary crunch amid Strait of Hormuz oil export blockage
Trump's Justice Department arrests far-right expert Heidi Beirich in SPLC crackdown
Iraq Faces Financial Crisis Amid Iran War and Strait of Hormuz Blockage
Ukraine strikes Russian naval base and claims battlefield gains
Russian strike hits Ukraine port amid acute Patriot interceptor shortage
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role
China Expands Softer Tools for Transnational Repression Against Uyghurs
Farm tied to deadly diarrhea outbreak uninspected for seven years
North Korea launches missile and declares need for retaliatory strike capability
Sydney airport faces heavy delays and investigates tarmac near-miss
New cases of parasitic screwworm confirmed as outbreak spreads
Overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least 44
Australia and NSW to Announce $2.5B Bailout for Tomago Aluminium Smelter
Nigeria Introduces Tax Breaks to Target $50B Oil Investment
U.S. Inflation Eases in July as ICE Plans Electric Shock Gloves for Officers
Dramatic drop in birth rates reported across the Maghreb region
Ski resorts use snow cannons to fight European wildfires
Houthi Naval Blockade Threatens Saudi Arabian Shipping
Putin threatens to seize Western vessels amid European crackdown on Russian shadow fleet
Zimbabwe’s land reform policy opens new chapter of disputes over seized farms
Media groups sue Trump administration over paid access to presidential social media
Todd Blanche faces tough questions in first appearance as attorney general
Morocco increases security to prevent potential border crossings surge at Ceuta and Melilla
Oil spill from distressed vessel reaches Oman mainland
Voting concludes in US midwest primaries across six states
Russia faces economic pressures from widening deficits and strikes despite oil boost
Social Security Adds 14 Conditions to Disability Fast-Track List
Live Facial Recognition Cameras Planned for London's Oxford Street
Trump Defends Secret Flight Swap and Use of Air Force One Decoy
Overcrowded Ferry Capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, Leaving at Least 44 Dead
India's booming data centers face severe water shortages
David Crowley Wins Democratic Primary for Wisconsin Governor
Millions flock to Spain for country's first total solar eclipse in a century
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