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Today: August 13, 2026
Today: August 13, 2026

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Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds

A new report alleges that mismanagement at a massive Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas produced unsafe conditions that contributed to detainees’ deaths and suffering even as millions of tax dollars were wasted on contractors

Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour

President Donald Trump's threat to slap new tariffs on trade partners the U.S. accuses of failing to crack down

Trump's latest tariff salvo no fix for global issue of forced labour
Asia|Political|World

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history

China on Thursday blasted U.S.

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history
Asia|Economy|Political|World

Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Beijing's censorship cannot erase memories of its 1989 military assault on peaceful demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, U.S.

Rubio says China cannot erase memories of Tiananmen Square crackdown
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade
Crime|Europe|World

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture

A former Syrian intelligence chief in the city of Raqqa went on trial in Austria on charges of torture and sexual abuse on Monday over the mistreatment of

Austria puts Syrian ex-intelligence chief in Raqqa on trial for torture
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian

Ukrainian player Oleksandra Oliynykova has vowed to keep speaking out about the war at home after losing to Russian player Diana Shnaider in the third round of the French Open

Ukrainian Oliynykova speaks out about war at home after French Open loss to Russian
Environment|Europe|US|World

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has cast Pope Leo XIV as a global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
Crime|MidEast|World

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention
Environment|Europe|Political|World

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse

Millions of Palestinians are marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba

Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass uprooting and say today's catastrophe is worse
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'

U.S. President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping is considering the case of detained pastor Ezra Jin Mingri

Trump says Xi is considering a detained pastor's case, but freeing activist Jimmy Lai is 'tough'
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US|World

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Open Society Foundations, the family philanthropy founded by hedge fund billionaire George Soros, is putting $30 million toward groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate

Soros' Open Society Foundations commit $30M to groups fighting antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate
Business|Crime|Political|World

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head

U.S.

US ICE official who worked at private prison firm will be agency's new acting head
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported

Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after

Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison

Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline

Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
Arts|Europe|World

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns

The entire jury of the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition has resigned, organisers said on Thursday, a week after the panel announced it would

Venice Biennale thrown into fresh turmoil as art jury resigns
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Travel|World

The death of a Lebanese village

In a parking lot strewn with rubbish near Beirut's Mediterranean coast, Hassan Yahya has taped a cardboard sign to a traffic signal pole beside the

The death of a Lebanese village
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China

The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest rights groups as crackdown widens

Authorities in Tunisia have ordered a one-month suspension of the Tunisian League for Human Rights

Tunisia suspends one of Africa’s oldest rights groups as crackdown widens
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands

Venezuelan women have spent the year protesting to demand the release of hundreds of political prisoners

Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Political|Sports|Travel|World

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US

Amnesty International and U.S. civil rights groups have issued a “World Cup travel advisory," warning visitors about “rising authoritarianism and increasing violence" in the U.S. under President Donald Trump's immigration policies

Amnesty International and rights groups issue a World Cup travel advisory for the US
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa

Pope Leo's

Pope Leo visits prison to shouts of 'freedom' on cinematic last day in Africa
Economy|Education|Environment|Travel|World

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea at the end of his four-nation African trip

Pope criticizes colonization of Africa's minerals as he arrives in Equatorial Guinea
Africa|Crime|Political|Travel|World

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'

Pope Leo warned on Tuesday that humanity's future is at risk of being "tragically compromised" because of

From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'
Arts|Celebrity|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’

Eileen Gu is at the top of her sport. Now, she’s out to fight ‘the bad guys’
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty

Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing has approved an amnesty for 4,335 prisoners, state television reported on Friday, the third such move in the past six months. 

Myanmar to free more than 4,000 prisoners in amnesty
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law

Palestinians in

Jailed Palestinians fear death by hanging without due process under new Israeli law
Africa|Travel|World

Pope demands the 'chains of corruption' be broken during visit to Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in the central African nation of Cameroon on the second leg of his Africa tour

Pope demands the 'chains of corruption' be broken during visit to Cameroon
Americas|Arts|Crime|Opinion|Political|World

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Families wrapped their arms around freed loved ones outside Cuban prisons on Friday

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters
Crime|Europe|World

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show

According to documents viewed by The Associated Press, a three-judge panel says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties following a sexual misconduct investigation

Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move

Cuba’s government says it will release 51 people from prisons in an unexpected move

Cuba will release 51 people from prison in an unexpected move
MidEast|Sports|World

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia

Seven members of Iranian women’s soccer team granted visas as rest of squad leaves Australia
Arts|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Crime|World

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared paint the streets of Mexico’s second biggest city of Guadalajara

The faces of Mexico’s disappeared haunt this city's streets. Families worry they will be wiped away
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political

When civil rights protesters are killed, some deaths – generally those of white people – resonate more

From the civil rights era of the 1960s until today, white victims of government violence have received disproportionate attention.

When civil rights protesters are killed, some deaths – generally those of white people – resonate more
Crime|Health|Political|World

Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer

A Chicago teen who spoke out for her father’s release after he was detained last fall by immigration officials has died after battling a rare form of cancer

Teen daughter of a Chicago man detained in an immigration case dies from a rare cancer
Arts|Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|Political|World

China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law

China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’

Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’

Families in hiding and defiant observers: This is Minneapolis in the wake of the so-called ICE ‘drawdown’
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says

A federal judge has given the government until next Thursday to reach an agreement with human rights lawyers in Minnesota

Government must reach agreement on right to counsel for people at Minnesota ICE facility, judge says
Sports|World

‘We can’t win this alone’: Ukraine’s flag bearer urges world not to forget war, hints at protest over IOC’s neutral policy

‘We can’t win this alone’: Ukraine’s flag bearer urges world not to forget war, hints at protest over IOC’s neutral policy

‘We can’t win this alone’: Ukraine’s flag bearer urges world not to forget war, hints at protest over IOC’s neutral policy
Crime|Political|World

Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy

The father of a 5-year-old boy detained by immigration officers in Texas denies abandoning his son

Father of 5-year-old detained in Minnesota disputes government assertion he abandoned the boy
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win

After the regime ‘disappeared’ their children, Argentina’s Madres de la Plaza de Maya relentlessly demanded justice – and exposed the atrocities of a dictatorship.

How government killings and kidnappings in Argentina drove mothers to resist and revolt − and eventually win
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|World

More than 7 months after an antisemitic attack in Boulder, a family who says they knew nothing is still detained by ICE

More than 7 months after an antisemitic attack in Boulder, a family who says they knew nothing is still detained by ICE

More than 7 months after an antisemitic attack in Boulder, a family who says they knew nothing is still detained by ICE
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump admin deports Iranians for first time since brutal crackdown on protests

Trump admin deports Iranians for first time since brutal crackdown on protests

Trump admin deports Iranians for first time since brutal crackdown on protests
Crime|World

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria

‘Utterly Stateless’: Inside a detention camp for ISIS-linked women and children amid escalating uncertainty in Syria
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|World

T-wolves and Warriors return to play in 'bizarre, sad' game with grieving Minneapolis on their minds

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors have returned to the court after their game was postponed following the fatal shooting of a man in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers

T-wolves and Warriors return to play in 'bizarre, sad' game with grieving Minneapolis on their minds