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Russian drone strikes burning Kryvyi Rih mall as Iran war wound count goes uncounted across half the morning's coverage.
A shopping centre hit twice in Ukraine, 750-plus wounded in the Iran war named in fewer than half its articles, and a Supreme Court stay on a Washington ballroom that drew more outlets than either.
Today's stories
More from today's coverage, told in the same calm voice.
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US Iran War Leaves 750 Service Members Wounded
More than 750 US service members have been wounded since the start of the Iran War, according to reporting across multiple outlets. The conflict, prosecuted under the Trump administration with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent coordinating an intensified sanctions regime, has also deepened economic isolation for Iran's civilian population and regional trade partners. The human toll extends beyond US forces, with thousands of deaths recorded in Lebanon since March.
"More than 750 US service members wounded since the start of the Iran War."
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Roberts Stay Lets White House Ballroom Work Continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay allowing construction of a ballroom on White House grounds to proceed while the Supreme Court considers the matter further. The National Trust for Historic Preservation had sought to halt the project on historic preservation grounds. The stay does not resolve the underlying dispute and leaves the legal question open until the court acts again.
"Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action."
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Harry and co-claimants face £34.5m legal bill
A High Court judge has ordered Prince Harry, Sir Elton John, Liz Hurley, and four other claimants to pay costs of up to £34.5 million after losing their privacy lawsuit. Mr Justice Nicklin ruled this was an exceptional case warranting costs well above the pre-trial agreed amount, finding the claimants had presented their case in a manner he described as unreasonable to a high degree.
"The claimants presented their claims in a way that was unreasonable to a high degree."
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Russian drone strike on Ukrainian mall kills 15
A Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 130, including 23 children, Ukrainian officials said. A second drone struck the building while it was already on fire, hitting emergency responders who had arrived at the scene. The attack took place in the Dnipropetrovsk region on 21 August 2026.
"The second drone hit the already burning shopping centre, striking those who had come to help."
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Germany probes Russian links to hidden weapons cache
German authorities are investigating a weapons cache found in woodland, with reports suggesting possible ties to Russian intelligence. Security agencies have spent months warning that Russian operatives may be planning assassinations on German soil, with defence industry executives and Russian opposition figures in exile identified as potential targets. No arrests have been publicly confirmed.
"Russian intelligence services are planning assassinations in Germany, possibly targeting defence industry executives or opposition figures in exile."
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One dead after sword attack at Swedish school
A man aged 18 attacked students and staff at the Brinell School in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday afternoon, killing one person and seriously wounding at least two others. Police arrived shortly after 14:00 local time and arrested the suspect at the scene. The school was placed under lockdown while emergency services responded. Authorities have not yet stated a motive.
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Lindsay Clancy Defense Rests, Prosecution Responds
The defense in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial has rested its case in Massachusetts, where Clancy is accused of killing her three children in 2023. Prosecutors are now calling rebuttal witnesses, including an expert who testified that Clancy retained the mental capacity for criminal responsibility at the time of the killings. The trial centers on whether postpartum psychosis diminished her culpability.
"My opinion is that she retained the capacity required for having criminal responsibility for these actions."
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Guggenheim Fund Falls to 17-Year Low
A Guggenheim investment fund has dropped to its lowest level in 17 years following claims made by an unnamed short-seller. The activist investor's allegations appear to have shaken confidence among holders, driving the fund's value sharply lower. Investors in the fund are facing steep losses as a result of the market reaction.
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IndyCar Race Planned for Washington D.C. Streets
The Trump administration and IndyCar organizers are staging a street race through central Washington D.C. in 2026, branded the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. The event requires extensive road closures affecting residents, commuters, and local businesses. The National Gallery of Art has already begun boarding up windows and placing barriers around outdoor sculptures in anticipation of cars passing at speeds approaching 200mph.
"The National Gallery has boarded up some windows on its building and put barriers around several of its outdoor works."
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Two Palestinians Killed in West Bank Settler Raids
Armed Israeli settlers entered the Khirbet Hamroush area of the occupied West Bank, firing on residents and burning Palestinian homes. Separately, Israeli army fire killed another Palestinian. Among those wounded was a 14-year-old boy. A 70-year-old resident was also injured in the settler attack, which left at least two Palestinians dead across the two incidents.
"Large groups of armed settlers raided the area, opening fire at residents and setting Palestinian homes on fire."
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