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Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Earthquake in Indonesia
Lower third · where the papers splitThe reports are consistent in their coverage of the earthquake's impact and the ongoing rescue efforts.

Margaretha Movaldes Da Maga Bapa (official)

The Briefing · World

One story, several countries

All running stories

Today 12 stories are being told in more than one country. About 3 minutes to read.

01 · 14 countries · 19 newspapersTrump scales back US-South Korea military exercises

Coverage in Western and Asian media focuses on the strategic and diplomatic implications, while some outlets emphasize Trump's personal relationship with Kim Jong-un as the primary driver.

Donald Trump (US President) · Kim Jong-un (North Korean leader) · Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense)

02 · 6 countries · 7 newspapersCameroon wins Women's Africa Cup of Nations

French and African media highlight the historical significance of the win, while international sports outlets focus on the tournament's expansion and the performance of the underdog Malawi team.

Marie Ngah Manga (Player) · Naomi Eto (Player) · Gianni Infantino (FIFA President) · Patrice Motsepe (CAF President) · Shahinda El-Maghrabi (Referee)

03 · 5 countries · 5 newspapersRodri transfer to Barcelona

Spanish media frame the move as a major strategic signing for Barcelona, while international sports outlets focus on the financial details and the impact on Manchester City's squad.

Rodri (Midfielder) · Joan Laporta (Barcelona President) · Hansi Flick (Barcelona Manager) · Pep Guardiola (Manchester City Manager)

  1. 04Wildfires in Belgium and Germany5 countries · 7 newspapers
  2. 05Earthquake in Colombia5 countries · 5 newspapers
  3. 06Theft of Renaissance artworks in Sicily4 countries · 5 newspapers
  4. 07Bus accident in Hungary3 countries · 5 newspapers
  5. 08Lens defeats PSG in French Champions Trophy7 countries · 8 newspapers
  6. 09Ben Gvir's comments on Gaza4 countries · 4 newspapers
  7. 10Jared Kushner's Middle East diplomacy5 countries · 6 newspapers
  8. 11European Athletics Championships results5 countries · 11 newspapers
  9. 12Wildfires in Greece5 countries · 5 newspapers

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Latest on the war in Ukraine

Since February 2022, Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, and the fighting continues. All developments and Ukraine news in the live ticker.

Northern Germany: Authorities warn bathers about blue-green algae

Huge blue-green algae carpets reaching as far as Denmark: Authorities in the north are warning against swimming in contaminated waters. In some places, there are even bans. Contact with blue-green algae can have very unpleasant consequences.

Forest fire in the Eifel: "The night was good"

The huge fire in the Hürtgenwald has not spread any further for the time being. The Eifel town of Gey remains evacuated nonetheless. North Rhine-Westphalia Interior Minister Reul is dropping by "briefly". more...

Severe earthquake shakes eastern Indonesia

Buildings swayed and partially collapsed, resulting in deaths: A severe earthquake has hit the Indonesian island of Flores. The quake had a magnitude of 7.7.

Municipality of Hürtgenwald hopes for rain - Merz thanks helpers

The forest fire in Hürtgenwald has not spread further, but still keeps around 1,400 emergency personnel on their toes. Because of old World War II ammunition, firefighting is being carried out primarily from the air. Residents and helpers are hoping for help from the weather.

Patient advocates want heat to be recorded as a cause of death

The number of heat-related deaths is currently based on estimates and calculations. Patient advocates are demanding that heat be noted as a cause of death on death certificates. The trade union ver.di is concerned about the situation in care facilities.

Divi head estimates many more heat deaths

Divi head Janssens assumes that many more people are dying as a result of the heat than previously estimated. He considers the Robert Koch Institute's estimate to be too low.

Million-gold find at Belgian construction site

Gold bars and coins worth nine million euros were discovered in Belgium during the renovation of a historic building. The treasure was apparently walled into basement walls - and is now in the custody of the police.

Pool competition heats

Europe's swimming elite in the pool: Follow the heats of the European Swimming Championships in Paris live and experience the battle for the final tickets.

Five years of Taliban rule - two sisters look back

Five years ago, Afghanistan fell to the Taliban. Tens of thousands of Afghans came to Germany via the evacuation program. Two sisters remember what was arguably the most difficult time in their lives. By Arezao Naiby and Bamdad Esmaili.

Extinguishing work in Hürtgenwald continues

In the Eifel, hundreds of emergency personnel are fighting against the largest forest fire in NRW. The fire department expects days of extinguishing work. Bundeswehr tanks are also in use.

Greens in Saxony-Anhalt: Hope for the hopeless?

The Greens have a difficult standing in Saxony-Anhalt. Party leader Banaszak is touring the federal state to get his party into the state parliament. This could determine whether the AfD can govern alone. By Demian von Osten.

Former Cambridge professor Arday found dead

He was celebrated as the youngest black professor at Cambridge. Now Jason Arday has died. Only a few days ago, he had announced his resignation following plagiarism allegations.

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