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August 29, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Iran presses countries to refuse U.S. sanctions
Iran's Foreign Ministry calls on all countries to refuse new U.S. sanctions as the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz reaches its six-month mark.
Mutinous soldiers fire on sites in Niamey
Sustained gunfire and explosions hit Niger's capital Niamey overnight into Saturday, and the defense ministry says forces are progressively retaking targeted sites.
At least 37 killed in Kyiv-region strike
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Myla, in the Kyiv region, set off a large detonation of stored munitions and killed at least 37 people, Ukrainian officials say.
Meta settles social media claims for $17.1 billion
Meta agreed to a $17.1 billion social media settlement, paying about $12.7 billion to states over 10 years and adding restrictions for users under 18.
Iceland votes on reviving EU accession talks
Icelanders vote in a referendum on whether to resume European Union accession negotiations, more than a decade after Reykjavik put the talks on hold in 2013.