- Democrats Face a Potential Tea Party Moment
by Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck on August 16, 2026 at 7:35 pmA string of primary wins by progressive candidates has revealed the strength of a high-energy insurgent movement but also its possible limitations.
- What We Know About the Storms Battering the Midwest
by Jacey Fortin on August 16, 2026 at 7:22 pmA lingering weather system has brought severe flooding and intense winds — including a few tornadoes — to Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, killing at least eight.
- Could El-Sayed Cost Democrats Michigan?
by Nate Cohn on August 16, 2026 at 7:12 pmNot all progressives are equal: Candidates of the activist left typically don’t perform as well as other Democrats.
- Tommy John, Pitcher Who Gave His Name to Career-Saving Surgery, Dies at 83
by Bruce Weber on August 16, 2026 at 6:43 pmAfter tearing an elbow ligament, he underwent a risky procedure and returned at his best, changing baseball and giving new hope to injured players.
- As the Old Files Open, One Family Confronts Another’s Dark Nazi Past
by Nina Siegal and Melissa Schriek on August 16, 2026 at 6:22 pmA woman who secured the criminal file of her grandmother, a collaborator, offered to share it with a Jewish family that had been betrayed. Then she balked and a new dispute ensued.
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- Two dead and hundreds evacuated after twin fires break out on Greek island
on August 16, 2026 at 7:50 pmAbout 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.
- Nightmare Man City start for Maresca – are Arsenal really so far ahead?
on August 16, 2026 at 7:37 pmDid Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?
- Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
on August 16, 2026 at 7:37 pmBarcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
- Soldiers praised for ‘phenomenal job’ helping crews tackle wildfires
on August 16, 2026 at 7:06 pmAbout 200 members of the Queen’s Own Gurkha Logistic Regiment have been involved in the operation.
- Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026
on August 16, 2026 at 7:03 pmMoscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
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- Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye
on August 16, 2026 at 7:29 pmTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.
- Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza planon August 16, 2026 at 7:23 pm
Trump envoy has pushed for disarmament to end any future Hamas role in running Gaza, diplomatic sources tell AFP.
- Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruptionon August 16, 2026 at 7:18 pm
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.
- Former Israeli captive asks Ben-Gvir to let him execute Palestinian prisoneon August 16, 2026 at 5:46 pm
Former Israeli captive Rom Braslavski asked Ben Gvir to allow him to execute Palestinian prisoners by hanging.
- Israeli army besieges Palestinian homes in occupied West Bankon August 16, 2026 at 5:45 pm
Israeli troops have raided the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.