Global oil prices climbed on Friday, August 7, 2026, as markets reacted to a restrictive draft plan published by Iran targeting vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. International benchmark Brent crude gained 1.25% to reach $83.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures advanced 1.10% to $78.14 per barrel. Strait of Hormuz Transit … Read more
Sudan faces the world’s largest child displacement crisis, with 15 million children needing urgent assistance and one child forced to flee every 10 seconds since April 2023. Two years after armed conflict erupted in Khartoum on 15 April 2023, the war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has triggered a … Read more
Two men in France received suspended prison sentences and heavy fines following an investigation into the August 2025 death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, known as Jean Pormanove, who died in a village near Nice after enduring extreme online challenges broadcast live on the streaming platform Kick. French courts have delivered convictions in connection with … Read more
Kidney experts recommend garlic as a top spice for kidney health because it adds rich flavor without excess sodium, while providing sulfuric compounds that fight inflammation and oxidative stress linked to chronic kidney disease, according to health professionals. More than 1 in 7 adults in the United States live with chronic kidney disease, a condition … Read more
A major new study published in The BMJ reveals that the diabetes and weight-loss drug Mounjaro reduces major adverse cardiovascular events by 32% compared to standard care in high-risk patients, driven largely by a significant drop in myocardial infarctions over a one-year monitoring period. The pursuit of modern cardiometabolic care has increasingly focused on whether … Read more
The Israeli military maintained the strikes targeted two Hezbollah operatives. Independent Investigations Detail the Fatal Strikes in Al-Tiri The rights groups presented their findings alongside the local advocacy organization Legal Agenda and the Union of Journalists in Lebanon during a news conference in Beirut. According to the reconstruction of events, the 42-year-old Khalil and 21-year-old … Read more
A New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered apnews.com to pay an additional $567 million to address youth harms from its platforms, marking the second phase of a landmark trial and the largest child safety ruling against the company, according to BBC News. Judge Bryan Biedscheid characterized the social media giant as a public nuisance comparable … Read more
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested in connection with the devastating Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington. Police state he planned the blaze weeks in advance, tracking weather apps for high heat and winds. The fast-moving fire is one of several forcing over 60,000 evacuations across the region. Arson Suspect Aaron Farinacci Arrested After Spokane … Read more
The material is critical for semiconductors and solar panels. The move aims to protect domestic producers against foreign competition, drawing sharp condemnation from Beijing. The executive action targets polysilicon and related products following a national security investigation into overseas production. US share of global production fell from 50% in 2005 to less than 2% in … Read more
President Donald Trump signed new executive actions in the Oval Office on Thursday, launching a renewed effort to limit birthright citizenship following a previous defeat in the Supreme Court, according to Cbsnews. The newly signed directives are narrower in scope than an earlier policy and target specific categories of individuals that the administration argues fall … Read more