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Newest first · UTC+11:00Arsenal thrash Coventry to start Premier League title defence with a bang
Arsenal started their Premier League title defence with a bang by sweeping aside newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard in a dominant performance at the Emirates on Saturday morning (AEST).
California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election
California state Senator Aisha Wahab has won a special election to fill the seat of former United States Congressman Eric Swalwell, overcoming a deluge of attack ads funded by pro-Israel groups in the final weeks of the race.
Let Americans Keep The Savings They Find
Authored by Wendy Barnes via RealClearPolitics,
Amid dire drought on the Colorado River, federal officials announce water cuts to three states
The Colorado River flows beneath the Glen Canyon Dam at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, near Page, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it all
Back-to-back election losses and internal party rifts leave Malaysia’s prime minister clinging to a crumbling coalition
Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it all
Back-to-back election losses and internal party rifts leave Malaysia’s prime minister clinging to a crumbling coalition
This Liberal MP took a journey from northern China — heading somewhere few Australians dare visit
Published 22 August 2026 11:54am
Georgia declines to join new EU sanctions against Iran
Georgia has declined to join the European Union’s latest sanctions against Iran, saying its foreign policy decisions are guided by national interests, Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, reported.
Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports
A military air strike has killed 14 people at a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar, an opposition group and a local resident have reported.
TikTok to pay $559m in 'one of the largest' child pivacy settlements
The US Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission jointly sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it risked the safety of millions of children. (Reuters: Dado Ruvic)
Drawing on His Rust Belt Roots, Vance Campaigns for Republicans
In his 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” JD Vance described a community in crisis.
Betis, Marsella y Arsenal inician sus campañas de liga con triunfos y sin recibir gol
Christos Tzolis, del Arsenal, conduce el balón en un duelo de la Liga Premier inglesa ante el Coventry City, disputado en Londres el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026 (AP Foto/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown
For the first time since becoming vice president of the United States, JD Vance has returned to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, with a goal of rallying Republican voters ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections.
From Nhulunbuy to New York, the rare politician torn between two worlds
Topic:Government and Politics
Arsenal, Marseille and Real Betis begin league campaigns with wins and clean sheets
Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori leaps over Coventry City’s goalkeeper Carl Rushworth during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Coventry City in London, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Supreme Court Chief Justice Pauses Block On White House Ballroom Construction
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times,
Modi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?
Many among India's Gen Z may not see Narendra Modi as a friend. But the Indian prime minister is trying to talk to them like one.
President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina on Friday to make a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, ahead of a Republican runoff next week.
TikTok to pay $400M settlement in US children's privacy case
SAN FRANCISCO — TikTok and parent company ByteDance have agreed to pay $400 million to settle a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children's privacy laws, the department announced on Friday.
Turkey denounces Netanyahu's 'petty political tactics'
Turkey on Friday denounced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "petty political tactics" in a statement from the president's office.
Tzolis brilla mientras Arsenal abre la temporada de la Premier al arrollar al ascendido Coventry
Kai Havertz celebra tras anotar el primer gol de Arsenal en el partido contra Coventry City en la Liga Premier, el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026, en Londres. (AP Foto/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal charges
The governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has returned to his post after facing accusations of drug trafficking from the United States government.
Arsenal start title defence with comfortable win over Coventry
Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard give champions Arsenal a comfortable 3-0 win over newcomers Coventry City, in the opening game of the Premier League campaign at the Emirates Stadium.
Nigeria's President Tinubu orders probe into fake government agency
FILE -Nigerian President Bola Tinubu speaks to the media ahead of his meeting with Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer inside 10 Downing Street in London, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, Pool, File)
Bolivian President Paz faces political turmoil as economy minister fired and adviser arrested
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz speaks during a ceremony at the government palace in La Paz, Bolivia, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Juan Karita, File)
De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’
Spurs’ outlay expected to pass £300m this summer
Arsenal opens Premier League season by sweeping aside Coventry
Arsenal’s Kai Havertz celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Coventry City in London, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Socialist Leader Says Quiet Part Out Loud: Affordability Pitch Masks "Guerrilla Class War" To "Bleed Enemy Dry"
We have extensively profiled how communism is on the rise in America and how the Democratic Party has served as its primary vehicle into mainstream electoral politics. The Marxists in the Democratic Socialists of America have a platform that, in the long run, has very little to do with affordability but everything t…
Can the Liberals topple Victoria's government at the state election?
The Coalition is optimistic it can retake government under Jess Wilson's leadership. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
Victorian premier vows to open 10 free dental clinics
Topic:State and Territory Government
Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start Premier League title defence in style
What a difference a title makes. The last time Arsenal played in front of their own supporters, you could cut the nervous tension with a knife as Mikel Arteta’s side scraped to a 1-0 victory over already relegated Burnley. Ninety five days on and having ended their long wait to be crowned champions the following nig…
Former Alabama Basketball Player Wins Defamation Suit Against NY Times
Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times,
Tzolis shines on Premier League debut - Arsenal v Coventry player ratings
Christos Tzolis put in the ball which led to Bukayo Saka scoring Arsenal's second goal
With Ukraine’s corruption, one thing is certain: You haven’t seen the worst yet
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
With Ukraine’s corruption, one thing is certain: You haven’t seen the worst yet
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
Trump To Flood US With 300,000 Tons Of Tariff-Free Ground Beef To Tame Prices Ahead Of Midterms
With 74 days remaining until the midterm elections and average retail ground-beef prices hovering near $7 per pound, President Trump said in a Truth Social post Friday morning that his administration will temporarily waive certain tariffs on ground-beef imports. The move follows our Monday report highlighting signs …
Trump loyalist Ed Martin to focus on election 'legal battles'
Ed Martin speaks at an event at the Capitol in Washington, June 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)
Japan faces $63bn fiscal shortfall for food tax cut, defense buildup
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has pushed for an expansionary fiscal stance, but her government has not clarified where some of the funding will come from. (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Iran’s Ghalibaf: ‘We stay out of Iraq’s affairs’
Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Friday Iran does not interfere in Iraqi internal affairs and will support any agreement between the factions and the Iraqi government.
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz fires economy minister amid unrest
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has removed Economic Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza from his post after the minister was censured by the country’s Congress.
ICE Arrests 5 Suspected Child Predators In Undercover Operation
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times,
US elections: Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American in Congress
The first Afghan-American to take a seat in the US Congress will represent California, following an election which saw a well-financed campaign led by pro-Israel voices to defeat her.
Experts raise alarm over Trump’s public consultation on vaccines policy
Asking people to weigh in on adoption of different categories in move that will sow confusion and create access challenges, say experts
Argentina removes federal judge over antisemitic remarks in historic first
An Argentine federal judge was removed from office Tuesday for a series of antisemitic posts on his social media accounts that constituted misconduct incompatible with his role, an impeachment panel ruled.
Arsenal ficha al defensor Konsa del Villa para reforzar la defensa
Ezri Konsa, flamante fichaje de Arsenal, es presentado previo al partido contra Coventry City en la Liga Premier, el viernes 21 de agosto de 2026, en Londres. (AP Foto/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
It was during a ceremony at a settlement in the occupied West Bank last September that Israel's prime minister made his intentions clear. "We are going to fulfill our promise that there will be no Palestinian state," said Benjamin Netanyahu. "This place belongs to us."
Ed Martin leaving DOJ role to ‘fight legal battles’ in midterm, 2028 elections, Trump announces
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