Provable News — 2026-08-21

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T04:07:22.726Z · Original

Will Harry's return heal rift with his brother? Don't hold your breath

This video can not be played Watch: A look back at Prince William and Harry's fractured relationship For the past six years Prince William and Prince Harry have practically and emotionally been oceans apart. But with the Sussex family moving back to the UK, will the closing of the physical distance …

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T04:01:02.000Z · Original

39 Products That Are So Good, You'll Hit The Reorder Button Without Hesitation

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Before ya know it, you’ll be telling everyone about how much you love “Butt Stuff.” I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in the DC/Maryland area who …

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T04:00:02.000Z · Original

Only People With Elite Pattern Recognition Can Solve This Word Puzzle

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Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T03:50:15Z · Original

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of national security charges

Activist group says the ‘twisted’ Hong Kong judicial system had long ago decided that the pair were guilty. Save Share A Hong Kong court has found two pro-democracy activists guilty on national security charges in a trial widely viewed as exemplifying the erosion of freedom of expression in the Chin…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T03:20:02.000Z · Original

Sit Down For This One, Because I Know Your Birth Season Based On Your Dessert Picks

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Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T03:16:02.000Z · Original

"I Can't Wrap My Head Around It": 17 Celebrity Deaths That Left Us In Utter Shock

“No other celebrity death has hit me quite the same way.” "I sat in utter disbelief, staring at CNN headlines, saying Robin Williams was dead. I just kept waiting for him to pop out and say it was a joke. Even still, I can't wrap my head around it. It just doesn't seem real. He was so full of life a…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T03:00:02.000Z · Original

I’ve Just Compiled A List Of 29 Of The Best Kitchen Products You’ve Seen In A While

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More You’re about to have a freshly cut-up pineapple without the $5 upcharge the grocery store charges to do it. I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer based in C…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T02:57:34.594Z · Original

What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

This video can not be played Watch: How Harry and Meghan are ending their 'American dream' When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex quit working for the Royal Family in 2020 and moved to California, they brought something even Hollywood can't manufacture: royalty. But while Harry and Meghan enjoyed some …

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T02:52:29.880Z · Original

Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

This video can not be played Watch: Is Meghan returning to acting? The Duchess of Sussex could make a return to acting after she moves back to the UK, according to reports. Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the country. Australian ou…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T02:33:27.518Z · Original

Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence

Bali's usually bustling beaches turn empty during Nyepi, an annual Hindu holiday A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison for insulting a sacred religious event on Indonesia's holiday island of Bali. In a now-removed video, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, had filmed himself walking to an…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T02:31:03.000Z · Original

30 Home Decor Pieces From Walmart That’ll Have Your Space Looking Absolutely Lovely

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Including a bolster pillow that looks like a sweet piece of candy. I am a contributor and former BuzzFeed Shopping writer extraordinaire, as well as a film & TV critic, whic…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T02:31:02.000Z · Original

I'm Challenging Boomers To Identify These Classic '70s Movies From A Single Frame

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Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T02:22:17.530Z · Original

Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square activists guilty in national security trial

Chow Hang-tung Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils to commemorate the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been found guilty of inciting others to subvert state power under the city's controversial national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, face a maximum penal…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T02:21:02.000Z · Original

If You Can Figure Out These Foods From 4 Ingredient Emojis, Your Food IQ Is Impressive

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Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T02:16:02.000Z · Original

I Have Secondhand Embarrassment Over These 25 Stupid-As-Heck Things American Tourists Asked Europeans

“I was told by someone in Boston that they were most likely more Irish than me. I was born and raised in Ireland. They had never left Boston.” Hi, I'm the Latine Editorial Lead at BuzzFeed and cover a little bit of everything, from quizzes and true crime to celebrities and pop culture. Note: This po…

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T02:11:33Z · Original

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

The projects mark a new test for Egypt after it failed to prevent construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Save Share Egypt’s response to Ethiopia’s new Nile dam plans is centred on diplomacy, international pressure and cooperation with Sudan, rather than trying to stop construction outr…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T02:01:02.000Z · Original

27 Beauty And Personal Care Products That Do Their Jobs So Well, You’ll Want To Celebrate

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More 🎵 Yeaaaaaahh, it’s a party (for your skin) in the USA 🎵 I am a contributor and former editor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping since 2020, where I'm focused on ever…

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T01:38:37Z · Original

Brazil launches AI supercomputer push while balancing US and Chinese tech

The government has announced investments of about 2.3 billion reais ($444.2m) to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem. Save Share Brazil will invest about 2.3bn reais ($444.2m) to bolster its artificial intelligence ecosystem, splitting projects between United States and Chinese tech firms …

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T01:31:02.000Z · Original

28 REI Products That Anyone Who Loves To Camp Will Want To Own

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More I am a former editor and contributor to the BuzzFeed shopping team with over seven years of experience testing and recommending products that help make life a little easier,…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T01:31:01.000Z · Original

People Who Lived Out Their 20s In The 2000s Are Sharing What It Was Actually Like

“You had to talk to people — you didn’t have the option to pull out your phone and disappear into it.” Note: Responses have been edited for length/clarity.

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T01:16:03.000Z · Original

We Tried The New CookUnity Menu From Binging With Babish — Here Are Our Honest Thoughts

A heads-up: Tasty was provided with these meals for free, but we were under no obligation to write a positive review. General Tso's Chicken with Fried Rice: A mash-up of General Tso's and sesame chicken together with a specific breading technique to get the crunch just right. The Great American Pot …

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T01:12:02Z · Original

Panama Canal to limit shipping ahead of extreme weather during El Nino

The El Nino weather phenomenon is expected to increase the likelihood of drought and excess heat across the region. Save Share The Panama Canal is expected to limit traffic starting in early September, as it prepares for lower water levels due to the El Nino weather phenomenon. On Thursday, the Pana…

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T01:06:30Z · Original

Antigovernment protesters take to Tunisia’s streets for second month

Tunisia has seen an uptick in protests as economic conditions in the country have deteriorated. Save Share Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets of Tunisia’s capital to call for the ousting of President Kais Saied and the restoration of democracy. Protesters in Tunis said on Thursday that…

Source: yahoo · Published: 2026-08-21T01:02:48.000Z · Original

Countries fall far short of pledges to restore stricken land, report shows

GENEVA, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Countries have restored an area roughly twice the size of France under ‌U.N.-backed efforts to reverse land degradation – far short ‌of their own restoration targets – a study by the world's largest conservation network showed on Friday. • The International Union for Cons…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T01:01:02.000Z · Original

30 Organization Products That’ll Make Your Life So Much Tidier

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More I am a contributing writer based in Brooklyn who previously held roles at BuzzFeed including Commerce Writer, Senior Entertainment Partnership Manager (Streaming Lead), and …

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T00:51:02.000Z · Original

Plan Your Ideal Wedding And We'll Tell You Which Hugh Grant Role You Are

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Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T00:44:46Z · Original

Taliban release two detained UN staff members in Afghanistan

The two men, detained in the western city of Herat on August 9, were released on Thursday morning and appear to be in good health, says the UN. Save Share Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released two United Nations staff members who were detained more than a week ago, though the reason for th…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:33:21.573Z · Original

El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

Indonesia experienced widespread drought caused by El Niño in 2015 The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the strongest in living memory, the Met Office has warned. The powerful natural climate phenomenon pushes up global temperatures and can increase the risks o…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T00:31:02.000Z · Original

13 Genius Products To Help Hot Sleepers Get Better Rest

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More These clever solutions will make all your nights feel like cool ones. Kristen Adaway is a staff writer at HuffPost where she covers shopping trends and problem-solving produ…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T00:31:02.000Z · Original

Which Wine Should You Pop Open Tonight?

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Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:25:44.120Z · Original

Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

Brandon Flowers is on a break from The Killers, with his first solo album in 11 years Brandon Flowers has a confession. For the last 25 years, he's been the frontman of The Killers, channelling his love of stadium rock and British new wave on songs like Mr Brightside, When You Were Young and Human. …

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:23:55.140Z · Original

Wellness habits you can start today - at no (or little) cost

Anastasia hosts yoga and meditation meetups in south London Wellness has become a bit of a buzzword - and one that often comes with a hefty price tag. Luxury spa days, floating sound baths in five-star hotels, retreats costing thousands of pounds; these are all wonderful, if you can afford them. But…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:14:00.299Z · Original

UK weather: Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

High pressure is set to build across the UK over the next few days bringing drier weather for the weekend. Heavy downpours have brought rain to parts in need this week - albeit with some flash flooding - but these are set to ease. Many areas will see sunny spells across Saturday and Sunday with dayt…

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T00:12:37Z · Original

US deports nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala over Mexico’s objections

The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter cross-border immigration. Save Share The United States has sent about 2,300 Mexican nationals to Guatemala, despite objections from the Mexican government, as President Donald Trump steps up deportatio…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:11:18.282Z · Original

The student survivor who shaped UK's national terrorism memorial day

Travis Frain was visiting Westminster as an undergraduate at Edge Hill University when he was caught up in an attack Travis Frain was texting his mates a photo he had just taken of Big Ben on a university trip to London when his day turned from normal to anything but. "One of the guys in my group sh…

Source: bbc · Published: 2026-08-21T00:08:19.144Z · Original

Newspaper headlines: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate the front pages on Friday. King Charles III is "pleased" about their decision to move back to the UK, the Times reports, but his heir, the Prince of Wales, and the institution "will remain his priority". The King was with P…

Source: yahoo · Published: 2026-08-21T00:03:16.000Z · Original

China hunts for lunar ice in one of solar system's coldest places

By Ethan Wang, Shi Bu and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Aug 21 (Reuters) - China is poised to launch Chang'e-7, its most technologically complex lunar mission to date, in its search for frozen stores of water in permanently shadowed craters near the moon's south pole. The uncrewed mission, named after a ‌mythic…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T00:01:02.000Z · Original

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Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-21T00:01:01.000Z · Original

If You’re Looking For A Product To ~Wow~ You, Let Me Introduce You To These 32 Game-Changers

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Just some little treats that go a long way to upgrade your daily routines. I am a contributor who has been writing for BuzzFeed Shopping for over two years with an emphasis …

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:47-04:00 · Original

Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband has quietly remarried and started over amid her murder trial

Patrick Clancy testified that Lindsay Clancy told him she had tried to kill herself and said their three children were in the basement, without saying they were injured or needed help. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline a…

Source: aljazeera · Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:00Z · Original

US vows toughest sanctions on Iran, urges China to back move

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will impose its ‘toughest sanctions in history’ to ‘collapse’ Iran’s government, warning of consequences for countries that maintain economic ties with Tehran. Al Jazeera Live Save Share

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T23:38:02-04:00 · Original

No, the Dodgers didn't sign Shohei Ohtani or build a superteam because of Mark Walter's loans

Colin Cowherd reacts to Manny Machado pushing back the Los Angeles Dodgers ruining baseball narrative. The Los Angeles Dodgers have become baseball's evil empire over the last few years, starting with the signing of Shohei Ohtani in late 2023. They added Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Teoscar Hernandez and Tyl…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T23:11:11-04:00 · Original

Paige Bueckers grabs Caitlin Clark’s arm, draws foul in tense moment before halftime of Wings win over Fever

The WNBA media will not treat Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark the same even though they keep saying they will. Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers added another memorable moment to their growing on-court rivalry Thursday night, this time in the closing seconds of the first half of Dallas’ eventual 91-…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T22:28:15-04:00 · Original

Fernando Mendoza throws pick-six in second NFL game as Raiders rookie faces growing pains

Matt Hasselbeck joins Colin Cowherd to break down Ty Simpson and Fernando Mendoza's NFL debuts, along with Jeremiyah Love's injury and D.J. Moore's impact on Josh Allen. And now a reminder that Fernando Mendoza is going to have some difficult moments as a rookie, even though he was the NFL's first o…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T22:07:10-04:00 · Original

Jury awards teens $550K after Oregon amusement park ride left them hanging upside down: report

Emergency crews in Oregon rescued 30 people trapped upside down on a ride at Oaks Park, one of the oldest continually operating amusement parks in the United States. (Credit: TikTok/Chris Ryan) A jury awarded $550,000 to two teenage girls who were left hanging upside down for nearly 30 minutes when …

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T22:06:23-04:00 · Original

Mom of ex-SJSU volleyball star Brooke Slusser leads 8th 'Sophie Night' rally in Dallas before Fever vs Wings

Kim Slusser, mother of former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser, opened up on the impact of Sophie Cunningham on her family and the "Save Women's Sports" movement. Kim Slusser, the mother of former San Jose State volleyball star Brooke Slusser, helped lead the 8th rally in support of Sophie Cun…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T22:00:05-04:00 · Original

Venezuelans, Cubans, Colombians arrive in African nation under Trump deportation deal

President Donald Trump pledges strong support for ICE and law enforcement during an address in Las Vegas, Nevada. Trump highlights recent local arrests and outlines efforts led by JD Vance to remove illegal immigrants from welfare. Authorities in Liberia received the country’s first deportation flig…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T21:50:16-04:00 · Original

New York Times loses defamation suit, ordered to pay $9.25M to former Alabama basketball player

President Donald Trump criticizes a New York Times reporter over a question about Iran. The New York Times was defeated in a defamation lawsuit Thursday brought by a former college basketball player and ordered to pay millions in damages. An Alabama jury ruled that The Times defamed Kai Spears, then…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T21:34:25-04:00 · Original

Surrogate says baby 'ripped away' 60 seconds after birth as custody fight erupts after abortion refusal

Fox News correspondent Madeleine Rivera reports on a legal battle involving surrogate mother McKenna West, who traveled to Texas to give birth after refusing the intended parents' request to abort the baby over a congenital heart condition diagnosis. The surrogate mother who refused an abortion requ…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T21:17:41-04:00 · Original

Trump says Michael Cohen was 'weaponized' by mainstream media in surprise radio reunion

President Donald Trump bashed CNN and mainstream media with his former personal lawyer Michael Cohen, who became one his harshest critics until the two recently reconciled, in the first of a two-part interview on Cohens radio show. During an unexpected interview on Thursday with his former personal …

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T21:13:46-04:00 · Original

Murder convict accused of running 'full-service drug operation' selling to minors near Texas schools

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announces a significant drug bust in Washington D.C., exposing cocaine sales near a school. Pirro presents compelling visual evidence, including a drug transaction occurring steps away from a five-year-old child. She pledges severe penalties for those involved, emphasizin…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T20:35:21-04:00 · Original

Vice President JD Vance blasts Mamdani, El-Sayed, AOC and Ossoff in rapid-fire TikTok roast

In a post shared via TikTok captioned 'Thoughts,' Vice President JD Vance offered one-word adjectives about leading far-left figures. Vice President JD Vance offered an unfiltered assessment Thursday of some of the biggest names in politics in a rapid-fire TikTok, calling Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T20:00:22-04:00 · Original

Carville unloads on DSA socialists: 'Don't use our god---- name'

Democratic strategist James Carville joined a press conference to discuss the "Promise to America," a pledge aimed at Democrats who want "capitalism, not socialism" among other tenets. Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville did not mince words when he unloaded on his party's far-left insurgenc…

Source: foxnews · Published: 2026-08-20T20:00:01-04:00 · Original

Bodycam shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside a McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation

Benjamin Lepak was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication before Oklahoma's attorney general called for his firing. (Credit: Edmond Police Department) Newly released police bodycam video obtained by Fox News Digital shows Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak's encounter with police outsi…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-20T10:01:03.000Z · Original

If Your Life Revolves Around Your Cat, Here Are 35 Things That'll Make Them Happy

BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Stock up on these creamy, Go-Gurt-eque tube treats and mount this self-grooming brush on the wall, and your furball will be living their absolute best life. As a shopping ed…

Source: buzzfeed · Published: 2026-08-13T22:01:03.000Z · Original

Most American Adults Haven't Read Enough Books To Pass This Main Characters Trivia Quiz

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