Breaking News – Aug 18, 2026 – Afternoon

Breaking News · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 2 PM

Breaking & developing

10 new stories since the last update. Short summaries — full reporting at the source.

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Oil prices increase as Iran war drags on and on and on…

Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrender. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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He votes by mail after calling ballots 'inherently corrupt'…

US President Donald Trump voted by mail in Florida's Republican primary taking place on Tuesday despite repeatedly denouncing the practice as corrupt and pushing to restrict its use ahead of November'…

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MN to sue TX over extradition of ICE agent… Developing…

MN to sue TX over extradition of ICE agent — Developing. Coverage via cbsnews.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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NEW MISSILE ALERT IN DUBAI SPARKS PANIC…

NEW Missile ALERT IN DUBAI Sparks PANIC. Coverage via express.co.uk Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Political dirty tricks upend midterm races across country…

Political dirty tricks upend midterm races across country. Coverage via axios.com. The linked outlet may ask you to sign in after a few free articles.

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ANOTHER warship breaks down with sailors going FOUR DAYS without food, water and toilets…

ANOTHER warship breaks down with sailors going FOUR DAYS without food, water and toilets. Coverage via dailymail.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Chasing joggers…

Chasing joggers. Coverage via the-sun.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Employers ghosting college grads and rescinding offers, destroying morale…

Employers ghosting college grads and rescinding offers, destroying morale. Coverage via sfgate.com Open the source for the full report and latest updates.

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Tom Holland to make over $100 million for 'SPIDER-MAN'…

Tom Holland received a significant pay bump to return for Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which broke box office records.

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'Are you ready to die': Masked man terrorizing Philly residents…

Police are searching for a masked suspect whom investigators say has been terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia.

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