20 August 2026
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20 August 2026
The imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan could be moved to a hospital for medical treatment, ushering speculation over the possibility of new political negotiations.
20 August 2026
Health NZ urged to improve "conditions of detention" by ending all prolonged isolation and improving physical living arrangements for patients.
20 August 2026
An emergency response is underway at Fiona Stanley Hospital after a fire broke out in the intensive care unit.
20 August 2026
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas says there have still been no detections in poultry or livestock and no mass deaths involving mammals Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Malinauskas said the cause of the deaths was presumed to be H5 bird flu.
20 August 2026
The maritime war in the Black Sea has hit more targets, with Russia claiming fresh attacks on a merchant ship and Ukrainian port infrastructure on Wednesday. Russia’s defence ministry said a dry cargo ship carrying what it described as military property was struck southeast of Odesa, while fuel storage tanks at the port of Chornomorsk …
20 August 2026
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family. (Image credit: Jonathan Brady)
20 August 2026
A former local government and parliamentary candidate has been warned she could end up in prison if she does not stop harassing her neighbours.
