Polls and surveys are methods of collecting people’s opinions and data to understand public views, preferences, and trends.
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Five killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine
on August 16, 2026 at 9:04 amUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Moscow reports that a warehouse was hit.
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In ‘The Brink of War,’ a Return to an Era of Razor-Edge Diplomacy
by Peter Baker on August 16, 2026 at 9:02 amA new film depicts the 1986 nuclear arms summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, which both offered and dashed hopes of a dramatic breakthrough.
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Could El-Sayed Cost Democrats Michigan?
by Nate Cohn on August 16, 2026 at 9:02 amNot all progressives are equal: Candidates of the activist left typically don’t perform as well as other Democrats.
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Is the Democratic Party Facing Its Own Tea Party Moment?
by Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck on August 16, 2026 at 9:02 amA string of primary wins by progressive candidates has revealed the strength of a high-energy insurgent movement but also its potential limitations.
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The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
by David E. Sanger, Dustin Volz, Ana Swanson and Julian E. Barnes on August 16, 2026 at 9:00 amThe administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
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How Republicans Embraced Brandon Herrera, a Texas Republican Candidate and Gun Influencer
by Bayliss Wagner on August 16, 2026 at 9:00 amBrandon Herrera, long an anti-establishment outsider, is trying to help the party defend a red-leaning House district in West Texas. It’s proving messy.
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Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rain
on August 16, 2026 at 8:49 amIf the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
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Thousands displaced by deadly Indonesia earthquake as rescue efforts continue
on August 16, 2026 at 8:23 amHundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 51 people killed.
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Twelve killed as Polish bus veers off Hungarian motorway
on August 16, 2026 at 7:04 amDozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
by Edward Wong on August 16, 2026 at 6:53 amAsian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
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BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit
on August 16, 2026 at 12:11 amA spokesperson for Trump's legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of "seeking to harass" the president's family.
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Prosecutors Examined Firm With Tie to Judge in Trump Hush-Money Trial
by Glenn Thrush on August 15, 2026 at 10:26 pmThe U.S. attorney in Chicago subpoenaed a fund-raising firm that had been co-owned by the daughter of Judge Juan Merchan, who conducted the trial that led to Donald Trump’s felony conviction.
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Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack
on August 15, 2026 at 9:41 pmNew South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.
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Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
on August 15, 2026 at 9:03 pmIran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.
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Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say
on August 15, 2026 at 8:58 pmSecurity had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.
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Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
on August 15, 2026 at 8:21 pmIsrael's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.
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Liechtenstein changes succession rule to allow women to ascend the throne
on August 15, 2026 at 7:41 pmThe declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.
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Sherrod Brown Seeks Senate Comeback in Ohio, Hoping His Populist Pitch Still Resonates
by Michael Kruse on August 15, 2026 at 7:40 pmAt 73, Sherrod Brown is mounting a comeback bid in Ohio. He is one of the Democrats his party is counting on to retake control of the Senate.
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Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
on August 15, 2026 at 7:34 pmPolice responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.
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Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar
by Shane Goldmacher on August 15, 2026 at 6:27 pmThe party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.
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Why is Australia's mushroom killer back in court this week?
on August 15, 2026 at 6:02 pmThe BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
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Firefighters battle wildfire tearing through Belgian nature reserve
on August 15, 2026 at 5:47 pmThe fire burning through the major park was described as the country's worst in recent years.
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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
on August 15, 2026 at 2:40 pmLee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
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Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand
on August 15, 2026 at 1:41 pmA father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.
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World's Ugliest Dog contest crowns 2026 winner
on August 15, 2026 at 1:41 pmThe annual contest has been taking place in Santa Rosa, California.
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Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
on August 15, 2026 at 11:25 amBooksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.
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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
on August 15, 2026 at 9:29 amA 50-year-old father and his two sons were found floating off Koh Samui island, a local official told AFP on Saturday.
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Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
on August 15, 2026 at 5:01 amFrom glaciers shrinking to an exposed shipwreck, satellites capture the impact of extreme heat and drought.
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Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns
by Annie Karni on August 15, 2026 at 1:37 amRepublican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
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Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln
by Erica L. Green and Maggie Haberman on August 15, 2026 at 1:04 amAsked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president said its deployment had lasted “not nearly long enough.”