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Government modifies early release provisions to exclude rape and child sex offences, but manslaughter remains eligible, leaving prison capacity at 97 per cent.

New legislation reduces sentences for capital offences and mandates releases for those held without charge, marking a significant shift in governance amid demands from multiple political factions.

Daniela Largo was extracted from beneath collapsed concrete slabs in Pereira, while authorities in Cali impose curfews as hundreds remain missing following the 7.4-magnitude tremor.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stayed aboard the original plane, which retained the Air Force One call sign, while the President was covertly transferred to a separate military jet amid reported Iranian threats.

Experts describe the brazen defacement of Palestinian homes and schools as a calculated declaration of ownership, with perpetrators operating under the assumption that they will not face accountability.

The 39-year-old star, who captained Argentina to a 1-0 loss against Spain in July, expressed serious reservations about continuing professional football after the passing of Jorge Messi on 8 August.

Moscow threatens countermeasures against European assets following Western seizures, escalating diplomatic tensions over maritime law.

Residents face unreliable supplies while state policy guarantees uninterrupted water to facilities, drawing criticism from experts over lack of disclosure and equity.

New data reveals divergent outcomes for regional energy exporters as infrastructure limitations and war risks challenge efforts to bypass the critical waterway.

South Korea’s Office of National Security has convened an emergency meeting, urging Pyongyang to cease provocations that breach UN Security Council resolutions, as regional allies prepare for large-scale defensive training.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi moves to draft legislation restricting arms to state control, while powerful Shia factions resist, raising fears of renewed conflict.

A report from Al Jazeera Global News on 12 August 2026 alleges that an Egyptian student was kidnapped while simultaneously broadcasting the event, though details remain scarce.

New legislation converts capital sentences to fixed terms and mandates releases for long-term detainees without charge, addressing demands from Hezbollah, Christian parties, and Islamist factions.

Hanoi officially abandons the two-child restriction implemented in June 2025, shifting focus to reversing a rapidly ageing demographic and potential workforce shortages.

The first total eclipse in mainland Europe in two decades offers scientific insights but tests local emergency services amid scorching summer temperatures.

With Patriot interceptor stocks critically low and Russian ballistic missile attacks intensifying, Ukraine is exploring licensed manufacturing, component transfers, and the Freya project to sustain air defence capabilities.

Moscow issues instructions to Ministry of Defence and Pacific Fleet as Kyiv and Seoul report increased North Korean military support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Following reports of ballistic missile use in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine formally requests enhanced strategic partnership with South Korea to counter growing third-party involvement in the conflict.

France 24 reports that parts of northern Spain will experience totality as the Moon blocks the Sun, while observers across Europe, Canada, the northern United States, and northwest Africa see a partial eclipse.

The legislative move ends a moratorium in place since 2004, leaving 85 individuals previously facing execution under a new sentencing framework.

International aid pledged by the US, Spain and Ecuador as search efforts persist in Cali, Pereira and Manizales

An Al Jazeera Originals documentary highlights how the death of his family in an Israeli attack on their station continues to define Safiuddin’s work as a first responder.

Authorities have confirmed the rescue of more than 100 passengers after a fire broke out on a ferry in Indonesia, though the full scope of the incident remains unclear.

While the European Commission cites urgent environmental targets, micro-enterprises and online retailers warn that the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation imposes disproportionate costs and red tape.

Tight races in Wisconsin and Minnesota reveal shifting party dynamics, while South Carolina and Alabama head to run-offs or face redrawn electoral maps.

Elena Rybakina defeats Naomi Osaka in three sets, while Coco Gauff advances on a walkover as the race for world number one intensifies.

Primary elections across six states saw significant shifts in Minnesota and South Carolina, while analysis from France 24 highlights the evolving landscape of the US electoral cycle.

France 24 reports that the August 12 event, tracing a path from the Arctic through Iceland to the Mediterranean, offers scientific data on the Sun’s corona but triggers significant logistical pressures across rural Spain.

Reform UK’s Nigel Farage is set to claim the Clacton by-election, but the party’s broader political ambitions are hampered by falling support and intensified investigations into its financial transparency.

As drone attacks destroy retail hubs across Russia, analysts warn of rising costs and potential banking sector instability, while Moscow condemns the actions as terrorism.

Crowley, seeking to become Wisconsin’s first Black governor, now faces Republican incumbent Tom Tiffany in the general election after a chaotic primary season marked by late withdrawals and administrative delays.

Nearly 120 million Europeans experienced the hottest July on record as the continent, identified as the fastest-warming globally, braces for another heatwave.

Three people died in reciprocal overnight strikes on Russian and Ukrainian coastal hubs, with Moscow claiming the downing of over 500 Ukrainian drones while Kyiv signals new diplomatic proposals to Washington.

The world’s largest contract electronics maker maintains its forecast for strong revenue growth in 2026, even as its shares underperform the broader Taiwan market.

With trains to key viewing areas fully booked and Madrid emptying, experts project significant revenue for Castile and Leon and the Valencian community from the 2026 astronomical event.

As millions gather for mainland Europe’s first total eclipse since 2006, Spanish authorities balance a projected €347 million economic boost against severe wildfire risks and logistical bottlenecks.

At least 15 people have died and 27 remain missing after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The Civil Protection Unit confirmed the vessel overturned after hitting strong waves while carrying more than its 90-person capacity. Rescue operations are underway, with 77 people rescued so far.

New Delhi faces scrutiny over food safety standards as major markets suspend shipments of mangoes and rice, highlighting infrastructure deficits compared to global competitors.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia plans to use upcoming parliamentary elections to justify large-scale troop conscription, while US President Donald Trump confirms the humanitarian release of detained Marine Robert Gilman.

The French club overcame a first-leg loss to secure a place in the final qualifying round, while Paris Saint-Germain return to European competition.

United Nations figures reveal 76 Palestinians killed and 3,800 displaced this year, as Israeli forces continue home demolitions and arrests in occupied territories.

The rejection of the proposed peace framework has highlighted underlying tensions between the two leaders, with immediate scrutiny falling on the consequences for Palestinians and the stability of the US-Israel partnership.

Officials detected threat to fire missile at plane, but Trump later argued the replacement aircraft was at greater risk, raising questions over security protocols for media and cabinet members left on the decoy jet.