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A French judge has extended Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by up to 48 hours, sparking global debate on free speech. Reuters

French judge extends detention of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

An airline accidentally sold hundreds of first-class tickets for about 85% cheaper than usual — and it wasn’t some sort of sale. A coding error that caused a glitch in its system and customers took advantage of it while they could.  Getty Images

Australian airline accidentally sells first-class tickets 85% off

Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Reuters

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war

Trump is trying to use Afghanistan anniversary as an example of failed foreign policy for Harris, who supported Biden's decision to withdraw. Getty Images

Trump lays wreath at Arlington for Afghanistan attack anniversary

Israel delivered its most significant strike against Hezbollah since October 8. Now, the group is trying to save face in the Arab world. Via X

Arab world ‘mocking’ Hezbollah after Israel strikes

Japanese officials confirm a Chinese military aircraft breached Japanese airspace, escalating tensions in the region. Japan Ministry of Defense

Chinese spy plane breaches Japanese airspace in historic first

An oil tanker continues to burn in the Red Sea days after it was set ablaze by Houthi rebels. Getty Images

Oil tanker ablaze, adrift in Red Sea after Houthi attack, 150,000 tons of oil aboard

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated there "isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States." Getty Images

Canada imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to protect trade

Another turbine blade failure at an offshore wind farm has raised questions about if the manufacturers could have done things differently. GE Verona

Latest offshore wind incident sparks questions over the manufacturer’s liability

Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into the captain of a superyacht that sank off Sicily’s coast, killing seven. Reuters

Investigation of captain launched after superyacht sinks off Sicily, killing 7

A deadly knife attack in Germany has reignited debates over immigration and asylum laws just ahead of key elections, putting pressure on political leaders to act swiftly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen deportation laws and crack down on knife regulations following the attack. Getty Images

Germany’s knife attack fuels immigration debate ahead of elections

The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov is raising questions about the accountability tech executives face over content shared on their platforms. Durov, the billionaire behind the encrypted messaging app Telegram, was detained at a Paris airport amid an ongoing investigation by French authorities. Getty Images

Telegram CEO Durov detained as French probe intensifies over platform misuse

At least 23 passengers were killed after being pulled from vehicles in southwestern Pakistan overnight. AP Images

Gunmen kill at least 23 people taken from vehicles in southwestern Pakistan

ISIS has now claimed responsibility for a deadly stabbing attack in Germany that happened during a festival Friday night, Aug. 23. A 26-year-old man from Syria has been arrested in connection with the attack.  Getty Images

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Germany stabbing attack

Hezbollah and Israel exchange heavy fire as conflict escalates, with rockets and airstrikes reported on both sides of border. Getty Images

Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim victory

The National Guard of Russia says that four inmates in a prison in the Volgograd region have been "neutralized." BBC

Prison hostage situation in Russia resolved after 4 ‘neutralized’

Wind turbine blades kill tens of thousands of bats in Australia annually, prompting ecologists to look into potential solutions.

Speeding up wind turbines could save thousands of bats in Australia

Ukraine caught much of the world by surprise when it invaded Russia on Aug. 6, and is so far proving Russian nuclear threats were hollow. Reuters

Ukraine incursion into Kursk proves Russian red lines ‘pointless’

On the heels of the Taliban celebrating three years in power, we're learning about new rules being enforced on the people of Afghanistan. Getty Images

Taliban impose increased morality rules for women, fire beardless military men

A new report reveals that Kursk residents feel abandoned by Moscow and increased anger toward Ukraine over Kyiv's incursion. Getty Images

Kursk residents feel abandoned as many flee, some regions out of body bags

This misinformation led to widespread riots in the U.K., with rioters attacking hotels housing asylum-seekers and a mosque. Reuters

Pakistani man charged with cyberterrorism for misinfo that led to UK riots

A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, raised its security to “Charlie” due to a potential terrorist threat. Getty Images

NATO air base in Germany elevates security amid terrorist threat

Five Republican senators urged Biden to deny the presidents of the three nations entry to the U.S. for the U.N. General Assembly. Getty Images

Republicans want Biden to deny entry to leaders of Iran, Cuba, Venezuela

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv on Friday, Aug. 23, marking the highest-profile trip by a leader from a neutral nation during the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. His visit is part of Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to engage non-Western countries in potential peace talks. Getty Images

India’s Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv, calls for diplomacy