The US dollar's share of global reserves has fallen below 57%—a three-decade low—as BRICS+ nations accelerate de-dollarization through BRICS Pay, gold accumulation, and yuan oil contracts. Discover how this structural shift reshapes global finance in 2026.
DNA found on an explosive drone at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport matches evidence from a 2024 DHL fire, pointing to a Russian sabotage network. US intelligence suspects Moscow behind the August 2026 attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane.
Global ocean temperatures hit a record high in July 2026, averaging 20.96°C. A rare super El Niño threatens extreme weather, from floods in Europe to stronger hurricanes. Learn how climate change and reduced aerosol pollution are heating the seas.
Strait of Hormuz crisis removed 20% of oil supply, sending Brent to $126/barrel and slashing trade growth to 1.5%. IEA released record 400M barrels. Full analysis of the 2026 energy shock.
Russia's Supreme Court has banned the anti-war Yabloko party from September 2026 parliamentary elections, silencing the last registered opposition force critical of the Ukraine invasion.
UK media watchdog Ofcom rules Radio Caroline breached broadcasting code after falsely announcing King Charles III's death on 19 May 2026. The error took 30 minutes to correct and violated accuracy and prompt-correction rules.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026, killing over 111 people and injuring 87. Rescue operations are underway in Cali, Pereira, and Manizales. President de la Espriella declared a national disaster.
Ben Jones, the actor who played mechanic Cooter Davenport on 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and later served as a U.S. congressman, died of a heart attack at 84 on August 9, 2026. Read his full story.
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