The last three executions on the same day happened 16 years ago, in Louisiana, Ohio and Texas. By Al Jazeera Staff and AP Published On 13 Aug 202613 Aug 2026 Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma are set to execute inmates via lethal injection in what would be the first time since 2010 that three people are … Read more
The sun is the most well-studied star in the galaxy, but ironically, its brightness makes it difficult to observe — allowing big mysteries to endure for centuries. But sophisticated telescopes are enabling observations of the sun like never before. The world’s most powerful solar telescope has captured the highest resolution observations of the sun’s visible … Read more
Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings for survivors two days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of western Colombia, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports that hospitals are struggling to treat casualties amid supply shortages, while communications outages are hampering rescue efforts. Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026 Click here … Read more
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue. Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions. But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the strain is starting to bite. Growth is forecast to slow to its weakest pace since … Read more
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village BBC Settlers continue to block Palestinian homes after IDF attempt to evacuate them The Times of Israel Israeli settler extremists clash with IDF, lay siege to West Bank village The Jerusalem Post Settlers blockade Palestinian homes for second day as IDF holds off evacuation Ynetnews IDF clashes with settlers as … Read more
World’s largest contract electronics maker forecasts strong growth in 2026 amid AI boom. Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026 Taiwan’s tech titan Foxconn has reported a forecast-busting second-quarter net profit, as exploding demand for artificial intelligence servers needed in data centres powers the company’s growth. The world’s largest contract electronics maker said on Wednesday … Read more
A district at the epicenter of Colombia’s powerful earthquake is dealing with structural damage and a lack of water and electricity a day after the tremor, community leader Jeison Guevara told CNN. La Italia district, located in the mountainous municipality of San José del Palmar, hasn’t yet reported any deaths but several buildings and roads … Read more
Cali, Colombia – A day after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake shook western Colombia, rescue teams are frantically fighting through the rubble of collapsed buildings to find survivors and recover bodies. The powerful quake has caused at least 254 deaths nationwide, most of them concentrated in the cities of Pereira and Cali, according to government figures. … Read more
Baka’s confirmation is the latest repudiation of Viktor Orban’s legacy by Hungary’s new leaders Published On 11 Aug 202611 Aug 2026 Hungary’s parliament has confirmed Andras Baka, a former Supreme Court chief and critic of former Prime Minister Viktor Orban, as the country’s next president. The National Assembly voted in a secret ballot on Tuesday … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in its attacks, as another night of bombardment killed at least nine civilians and injured dozens of others. Zelenskyy said Russian forces used ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in their attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, where local officials said … Read more