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Sunday, August 16, 2026
Saturday, August 15, 2026
NEXTRUSH UNPLUGGED WEEKEND*ISRAELI OFFENSIVE SOUTHERN LEBANON*TRUMP DEFENDS HIGHER GAS PRICES, IRAN WAR*ON THE ROAD*
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A Sunday News Summary will post when able...LINK
NEWSDUMP UPDATE: 5 PALESTINIANS HURT IN ISRAELI SETTLER ATTACK IN HEBRON HILLS IN JUDEA (SOUTHERN WEST BANK)...
Times Of Israel
NEWSDUMP ALERT: AT LEAST 11 KILLED AS ISRAEL GOES ON THE OFFENSIVE IN SOUTHERN LEBANON
Al Jazeera Qatar News Story
Three Israeli soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon...Press TV Iran
NEWSDUMP UPDATE: PRESIDENT TRUMP DEFENSE HIGHER GASOLINE PRICES FROM IRAN WAR
"You have to pay more it's Okay"
Some of US President Trump's speech yesterday as he spoke in front of a large formation of uniformed law enforcement officers.
Trump said that the Iran War prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon...
"'You Have To Pay More, It's Okay'": Trump Backs Gas Price Rise On Face Of Iran's Defiance"-Outlook India
THE PRICE OF GASOLINE IN NORTHEASTERN OHIO IN AND AROUND CLEVELAND RISING 30 CENTS IN RECENT DAYS.
THAT'S ONE THING I'VE SEEN ON MY TRAVELS AND IT'S BEEN REPORTED AS SUCH BY THE LOCAL MEDIA...CLEVLAND.COM
Your host on the road for a brief vacation this weekend reminding me of a song from the late 1960' s recorded by a family group that got their own prime time TV special I remember Buddy Ebsen being used as the 'narrator' to tell us about The Cowsills...
"INDIAN LAKE"-THE COWSILLS
"TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN HOME"-DOLLY PARTON
"SWEET SWEET SONG OF SALVATION"-LARRY NORMAN
Larry Norman singing a classic song on the front end of what in the 1970's would be dubbed "Christian Rock".
For some it was descriptive terminology for many others a term of derision Larry Norman accused of bringing 'the devil's music' into the church.
"I am the true vine, and my father is the gardener.
He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.
Remain in me, as I remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
JOHN 15:1-5 NIV BIBLE
(More will be posted as able)
FRANCE YELLOW VESTS WEEK 402*HIGH COURT SUPPORTS ASSISTED DEATH OPPOSES YOUTH SOCIAL MEDIA BAN ALLOWS SCHOOL PHONE BAN*RUSSIA LINKED TO MARINE LE PEN BY PRESIDENTIAL OPPONENT*ANTISEMITISM FEAR AND ELECTION INTERFERENCE*
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ON FRIDAY FRANCE'S CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL UPHELD THE NEW ASSISTED DEATH LAW AND RULED AGAINST THE SOCIAL MEDIA BAN LAW FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 15...
"Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban"-News Agencies, Al Jazeera Qatar
In its social media decision the council saying the ban would constitute a 'disproportionate infringement' on freedom of express of young people.
But the council did not strike down the part of the law banning cell phones in high schools...
"The Constitutional Council has struck down the ban on social media for those under 15 because it constitutes a 'disproportionate infringement' on their freedom of expression"-BFM-TV (Translation Prompt)
The recently passed assisted death law validated in its entirety by the Constitutional Council.
But some detailing of 'conscience clause' provided by the 'wise men' of the council.
Private institutions allowed to exclude themselves from participation in assisted death providing there are other institutional available to carry it out.
For individuals objecting to participating in 'assisted death' this means that not only caregivers can opt out of participating in it but pharmacists are also allowed to exempt themselves from providing lethal drugs...
"The Constitutional Council validates the law that creates a right to assisted dying, with some reservations"-BFM-TV Story (Translation Prompt)
"We see that there is a priority that is being made on this French election of 2027 by the Kremlin regime which wants to distort this election because it is one of the most important of the Fifth Republic"
'CENTRIST' PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE GABRIEL ATTAL ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL
The Russian interference narrative synonymous with some recent US elections is front and center in France's Presidential Election now six months away.
At a Monday campaign stop one of the leading Centrist presidential candidates and one of Emmanuel Macron's prime ministers Gabriel Attal driving home that message.
He said the government reporting linking online criticism of himself and other candidates to Russia is proof that Russia has a favorite in the 2027 Presidential Election and that is the candidate leading polling Marine Le Pen of the National Rally.
Attal explicitly naming Le Pen as candidate Russia will seek to favor saying:
"this type of operation will multiply during the campaign either against candidates, or in favor of candidates, I am thinking in particular of Mrs. Le Pen"...
"Gabriel Attal denounces 'interference' in favour of candidates, in particular the RN which is an objective ally of Russia"-BFM-TV Story
The political debate about alleged Russian influence in US elections with Democrats hurling the accusation against President Donald Trump time and again has certainly been overshadowed by the recent debate over massive spending in US election campaigns by the America Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)...AIPAC Tracker "X"
In the context of French and European politics opposition to mass immigration of Muslims into Europe which Marine Le Pen exemplifies serves the interests of Israel and the US under Israeli influence.
Both do not want the European population and public opinion shifted to be less supportive of Israel and more sympathetic to Palestinians and their aspirations for an independent state.
Connection between the Marine Le Pen's National Rally and Israel exemplified by party president Jordan Bardella's visit to Israel for an "Antisemitism conference" in March of last year...
"Israel's antisemitism conference draws Europe's far-right leaders to Jerusalem"-NBC News USA
For now that's news from France.
Other posts available...Sunday News Summary...Unplugged Weekend Post...Friday News Summary-Newsdump Friday
Friday, August 14, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 8/14/2026*NEWSDUMP FRIDAY*ARMY CANS CHOPPER TRAINING AFTER DEADLY CRASH*US SOMALI DEPORTATIONS CLEARED*WHITE HOUSE SAYS BIDEN SENT LOTS OF AMMO TO UKRAINE*LUIGI MANGIONE GUILTY PLEA*TRUMP FOREIGN SHIPYARD ORDER*KENNEDY-TRUMP CENTER CONTROVERSY REIGNITED*
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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
The US Navy rearranging its fleet opposing Iran with the departure of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier announced following concerns about conditions aboard the vessel and the stress of crew members.
Stepping in to replace the Lincoln carrier is the USS George Washington currently operating in waters between Singapore and India...CBS News USA
THE ALERT SOUNDED FOR A UKRAINIAN MISSILE ATTACK LATE TONIGHT IN THE TARTARSTAN AND CHUVASH REPUBLIC REGIONS OF RUSSIA...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
The US Army putting Apache helicopter training flights on hold.
This follows the deadly crash of a chopper near Fort Hood, Texas on Wednesday.
Two soldiers killed in the crash...OSINTdefender "X"
AN OIL TANKER ATTACK INVOLVING A UNITED ARAB EMIRATES VESSEL LATE TONIGHT IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ. NO INJURIES REPORTED...TASS RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
(Updated) A 7.8 magnitude earthquake recorded off the coast of Indonesia Saturday morning with tsunami warnings for some parts of the country.
Two deaths and some damage reported by Indonesian authorities...ABC News Australia
A FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE LIFTING HER TEMPORARY INJUNCTION AGAINST LIFTING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS) FOR SOMALIS IN THE UNITED STATES.
JUDGE ALLISON BURROUGHS MAKING HER MOVE FOLLOWING A US SUPREME COURT ORDER THAT JUDGES HAD NO POWER TO REVIEW TPS DECISIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY.
THE DECISION CLEARS THE WAY FOR DEPORTATIONS OF SOMALIS IN THE UNITED STATES...THE HILL USA
At the White House today Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying former President Joe Biden 'gave away a lot of munitions' to Ukraine and other nations.
Her comments in the aftermath of published reports of a US shortage of key munitions like anti-aircraft missile interceptors for the US Patriot system.
They also follow the very public emergency request from Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksyy for an emergency shipment of Patriot interceptors...Tass Russia
IN FEDERAL COURT IN NEW YORK LUIGI MANGIONE ADMITTING HIS GUILT IN THE SHOOTING DEATH OF UNITED HEALTHCARE CEO BRIAN THOMPSON.
HE PLED GUILTY TO A FEDERAL STALKING CHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH THOMPSON'S DEATH.
MANGIONE'S GUILTY PLEA COMES LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE MANGIONE'S STATE MURDER TRIAL BEGINS...CNN USA
The Trump Administration Justice Department going to the Supreme Court seeking its blessing for construction of a ballroom at the White House.
The ballroom project has been ruled illegal by two lower courts because the ballroom project was not authorized by Congress.
Underground security related construction is being allowed by a federal appeals court.
The Department of Justice argues the ballroom must be built for reasons of national security...The Hill USA
IN THE NETHERLANDS FIVE POULTRY FARMERS ORDERED TO SHUT DOWN OVER EXCESS NITROGEN EMISSIONS.
THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF BRABANT APPROVING REVOCATION OF THE POULTRY FARMERS LICENSES.
THERE WERE PROTESTS BY FARMERS USING TRACTOR CONVOYS IN THE VICINITY OF TODAY'S MEETING...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT) (VIDEO EMBED)
British politics Reform UK leader Nigel Farage winning the by-election in his Clacton constituency.
Farage resigned his seat when ethics questions were raised about his finances.
Major political parties chose not to contest the election avoiding any debate with Farage.
He won by a wide margin with protest candidates his only challengers.
Farage avoiding the announcement of election results citing security concerns...SKY NEWS UK
The markets today...Marketwatch
PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNING A NATIONAL SECURITY MEMORANDUM ALLOWING US WARSHIPS TO BE BUILT IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS.
THE ORDER ALLOWS FOREIGN SHIPYARDS TO BUILD UP TO TWO SHIPS IN THEIR PARENT SHIPYARDS.
THE US NAVY SEEKING TO BUILD UP ITS FLEET IN THE FACE OF RAPID GROWTH OF THE CHINESE NAVY...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA
IN SUDAN'S CIVIL WAR THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES RAPID SUPPORT FORCES RECAPTURING THE TOWN OF KURMUK ON THE BORDER WITH ETHIOPIA...AFP FRANCE-AL JAZEERA QATAR
Romania shutting down its Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant due to a lack of cooling water from the Danube River.
Meanwhile Hungary rushing to dam the Danube hoping to keep its Paks nuclear plant in operation...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany
"The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump"
President Trump's Kennedy Center board coming up with that new name for the center.
The previous adding of Mr. Trump's name ruled out by a federal judge earlier this year.
Now this new move from the board to put President Trump's name back on the building.
The previous naming led to a lawsuit and the judge's ruling o removing Trump's name...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
THE US CENTRAL COMMAND THAT OPERATES IN THE IRAN WAR REGION ANNOUNCING A NEW MULTINATIONAL MULTI-DOMAIN UNIT FOR DRONE ATTACK OPERATIONS.
MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM THE US AND ALLIED NATIONS WILL OPERATE AIR, SEA, SURFACE AND UNDERWATER UNMANNED ATTACK SYSTEMS...ANADOLU AGENCY-YENI SAFAK TURKEY (TURKIYE)
Thursday, August 13, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT 8/13/2026*NEWSDUMP THURSDAY*UNPRECEDENTED IRAN SANCTIONS*DOJ HARVARD ANTISEMITISM SUIT REJECTED*ELECTRICITY USE WARNING IN US*ISRAELI SETTLER SIEGE CONDEMNED BY US AMBASSADOR*WAR IN YEMEN*PUTIN NEW POWERS GERMAN SPY AGENCIES*
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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
IN LATVIA TONIGHT A DRONE DOWNED BY NATO FIGHTER JETS....RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...
THE DOWNING CAME AS RUSSIAN AIR DEFENSES WERE TAKING DOWN ATTACKING UKRAINIAN DRONES IN THE NEARBY LENINGRAD REGION...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying Russia will respond to seizures of its ships by western nations.
Russia linked ships have been seized by a number of NATO countries including Britain and France.
Lavrov stating 'targets will be ships that work in the interests of countries that have declared robbery and piracy as their official policy'.
His comments follow those of Russian President Vladimir Putin indicating Russia will respond in 'a mirror manner' to ship seizures and not necessarily in the same waters where Russia related vessels have been seized...RIA Novosti Russia (Translation Prompt)
TWO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES MERCHANT VESSELS ATTACKED IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ OFF THE COAST OF OMAN.
NO INJURIES REPORTED IN THE ATTACKS ATTRIBUTED TO IRAN BY THE UAE...AFP FRANCE-AL JAZEERA QATAR
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging unprecedented measures next week to isolate Iran economically.
Bessent interviewed by US media outlet "Newsmax"...Tass Russia
A TRUMP ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LAWSUIT ACCUSING HARVARD UNIVERSITY OF ANTISEMITISM THROWN OUT BY A FEDERAL DISTRICT JUDGE.
THE SUIT LINKED ANTISEMITISM AT HARVARD TO PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTS INDICATING THOSE DEMONSTRATIONS VIOLATED CIVIL RIGHTS OF JEWISH STUDENTS.
JUDGE RICHARD G. STEARNS STATING THE INCIDENTS DISCUSSED IN THE SUIT WERE 'INCIDENTAL AND ANECDOTAL IN NATURE. HE SAID THEY DO NOT CONSTITUTE CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
German politics the leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia Bjorn Hocke attempting to unseat the current state government.
Hocke offering leadership to Leftist Populist Sahra Wagenknecht whose BSW party combined with the AfD have a majority of the state parliament.
The current leader of the state from the Christian Democrats embroiled in scandal...News Agencies-Deutsche Welle Germany-Yahoo
A US GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL ACKNOWLEDGING THAT A SAILOR WENT OVERBOARD ON THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN AIRCRAFT CARRIER LAST MONTH.
THE SAILOR PULLED OUT OF THE WATER THEN UNDERGOING MEDICAL EVALUATION.
FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CARRIER CREW SPEAKING OUT RECENTLY ABOUT CONDITIONS ON THE SHIP FORCED INTO A LONGER THAN USUAL DEPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF THE IRAN WAR...CNN USA
Here in Pennsylvania Metropolitan Edison Company warning electricity users to use less between 2 and 6 pm this afternoon.
The electricity grid across the eastern and midwestern US experienced a brief flickering last month due to the strain caused by a complex of data centers in Loudun County, Virginia near Washington DC.
TALKS BETWEEN THE LEFTIST GOVERNMENT IN VENEZUELA AND OPPOSITION FORCES HAVE BEEN HELD.
THE FIRST ROUND OF TALKS HELD IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE REMOVAL OF NICOLAS MADURO FROM POWER AND THE DE-FACTO CONTROL OF VENEZUELA BY THE UNITED STATES.
BOTH SIDES SAID TO AGREE ON REFORMING THE COUNTRY'S JUDICIARY AND RELEASING FROZEN FOREIGN ASSETS TO SUPPORT EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY EFFORTS...ANADOLU AGENCY TURKEY (TURKIYE)
"horrific act of terror"
Those words used by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to describe a siege of Palestinian homes by nationalist settlers in the West Bank village of Qusra.
The siege began last Sunday.
The Israeli army intervened at the request of the US government showing up at the scene but failing to remove the nationalists.
Palestinian residents in the besieged homes cut off from food and other supplies...AFP FRANCE-FRANCE 24
IN YEMEN HOUTHI FORCES COUNTERATTACKING GOVERNMENT POSITIONS.
THE YEMENI GOVERNMENT FORCES LAUNCHED A GROUND OFFENSIVE ON THE HOUTHIS FOUR DAYS AGO.
THE MESSAGING FROM THE GOVERNMENT SIDE IS THAT HEAVY CASUALTIES HAVE BEEN INFLICTED ON THE HOUTHIS DURING ALL OF THE FIGHTING...AL JAZEERA QATAR
The markets today...Marketwatch
Dressed in a naval uniform Russian President Vladimir Putin meeting military and security commanders on Russia's Eastern border with Japan.
Mr. Putin observed the final phase of maneuvers held by Russia's Pacific Fleet.
In recent weeks Russian and Chinese warships held annual joint maneuvers with China announcing joint Russo-Chinese naval patrols in 'relevant Pacific waters' afterwards...RIA Novosti Russia (Translation Prompt)
THE GERMAN CABINET APPROVING NEW POWERS FOR GERMANY'S DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES.
A NEW LAW EXPECTED TO BE APPROVED NEXT MONTH.
THE GERMAN SPY AGENCIES COMPLAIN THEY HAVE INADEQUATE POWERS COMPARED TO THOSE OF NEIGHBORING NATIONS.
CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCATES WORRIED ABOUT THE EXPANSION OF POWER FOR GERMANY'S INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES.
THE PUSH FOR MORE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY POWER COMES AS THE 'FAR-RIGHT' NATIONALIST ALTERNATIVE FOR GERMANY (AfD) MAIN GAIN POWER IN ONE OR TWO STATES FOLLOWING ELECTIONS NEXT MONTH.
THE AfD HAS ALREADY BEEN THE TARGET OF SPYING BY GERMAN DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
THERE ARE ALSO WIDSPREAD ACCUSATIONS OF FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN GERMAN ELECTIONS LINKED TO RUSSIA.
AMONG THOSE NEW POWERS FOR INTEL AGENCIES WILL BE AUTHORIZATION TO USE ONLINE HACKING.
IN ADDITION, THERE IS STRONG SUSPICION OF RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY INSIDE GERMANY AIMED AT GERMAN SUPPORT OF THE UKRAINE WAR AGAINST RUSSIA...DEUTSCHE WELLE GERMANY
Three people hurt in eastern Belgium when an explosive device presumed to be from World War 2 exploded.
It happened at an amusement park in Stavelot in the Ardennes Forest.
A park staff member wounded by shrapnel in the leg with two visitors experiencing pain in their eardrums...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
NEW ZEALAND POLITICS THE OPPORTUNITY PARTY (OPP) RISING IN PUBLIC OPINION POLLING AHEAD OF THE NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION.
OPPORTUNITY RECEIVED EIGHT PERCENT SUPPORT IN NEW POLLING THIS WEEK TRANSLATING INTO 9 SEATS IN NEW ZEALAND'S 120 SEAT PARLIAMENT.
...ONE NEWS NEW ZEALAND (VIDEO EMBED)...
BOTH EXISTING POLITICAL BLOCS UNABLE TO WIN A MAJORITY IN THIS LATEST POLLING MEANING OPPORTUNITY COULD HELP EITHER BLOC TO FORM A GOVERNMENT.
THE PLATFORM OF OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES A GUARANTEED BASIC INCOME OF 370 DOLLARS (216.56 US DOLLARS) PER WEEK AND A 1.75 PERCENT VALUE TAX ON URBAN LAND.
PARTY LEADER QIULAE WONG SPEAKING OF HER WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH ALL OTHER POLITICAL PARTIES IN NEW ZEALAND.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT WEDNESDAY 8/12/2026*US SAID DISTURBED ISRAELI SETTLER ANARCHY*FORMER 'ANTI-HATE' GROUP OFFICIAL ACCUSED INFORMANT SCHEME*SAILORS JUMPING OFF US CARRIER?*IRAN'S LEADER HIDDEN FROM ASSASSINATION THREAT*ISRAELI INTEL BEHIND TRUMP PLANE TRANSFER*PALESTINIAN HOMES DEMOLISHED BY ISRAELI NATIONALISTS*HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS SUE US OVER ICC SANCTIONS*NZ POLITICAL DRAMA*
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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
THE UNITED STATES SAID TO BE DISTURBED OVER VIOLENCE AND ANARCHY INVOLVING ISRAELI NATIONALISTS IN 'THE WEST BANK' ATTACKING AND OR THREATENING PALESTINIANS.
A SENIOR WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL IS SLATED TO HOLD A CONVERSATION WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU ABOUT THE MATTER.
THE US REPORTEDLY UPSET THAT ISRAELI AUTHORITIES HAVE OPTED NOT TO CRACK DOWN ON THE NATIONALIST SETTLERS ACTIVITIES.
NO RESPONSES FROM US OFFICIALS TO REPORTERS QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MATTER...TIMES OF ISRAEL
Two crew members killed in the crash of a US Army helicopter in Texas this afternoon.
The Apache attack helicopter operating out of the Fort Hood base on an undefined mission.
The crash igniting a wildfire leading to evacuations in Bell County...Israel National News
THE UKRAINE WAR TONIGHT WITH ATTACKING UKRAINIAN DRONES KNOCKING OUT POWER TO THE CRIMEAN PORT CITY OF SEVASTOPOL...RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA (TRANSLATION PROMPT)RIA NOVOSTI RUSSIA
In Los Angeles Nick Reiner indicted by a grand jury for murdering his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and photographer-producer Michele Singer Reiner.
He entered a not guilty plea to those charges.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman noting the indictment adds an additional 'special circumstance' allegation that Nick Reiner was lying in wait to commit the murders...KTLA Los Angeles
THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION JUSTICE DEPARTMENT INDICTING THE FORMER FINANCIAL CHIEF OF AN 'ANTI-HATE' GROUP FOR PAYING AN INFORMANT INSIDE A RACIST GROUP.
DR. HEIDI BEIRICH APPEARED IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY. SHE IS THE FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER (SPLC).
FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL SAYING BEIRICH WAS INVOLVED IN A SCHEME THAT MISLED SPLC DONORS WHO DONATED TO DISMANTLE EXTERMIST GROUPS.
PATEL SAYING THAT MONEY ACTUALLY WENT TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP OF THOSE GROUPS WHO ACTED AS INFORMANTS FOR THE SPLC.
A SUPERCEDING FEDERAL INDICTMENT TODAY ALLEGING THAT DR. BEIRICH MOVED 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS TO AN INFORMANT IN THE 'NATIONAL ALLIANCE' GROUP WHO IS ALSO ALLEGED TO BE HER LOVER...NEW YORK POST USA
KAROLINE LEAVITT IS LEAVING HER POST AS WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY AT THE END OF THIS MONTH.
LEAVITT WILL BE SPENDING MORE TIME WITH HER FAMILY WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP WISHING HER WELL...NBC WASHINGTON USA
(News Analysis)
The Saudi Al-Arabiya media outlet reporting 84 Houthi fighters killed by the Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.
The message in this story is that there are mounting casualties among Houthi forces in an escalating ground war.
The Houthi view is that their enemies do not have the ability to defeat them in the mountainous terrain that is their heartland.
This has been demonstrated historically in conflicts involving forces of the British Empire and later Egypt in the middle of the 20th Century.
The Houthis also seen this proven in the more recent fight with Yemen's government and Saudi-coalition forces.
Last year the Israel-aligned United Arab Emirates sent forces into Yemen attempting to create a ground front against the Houthis but they were pushed back by the Saudis...
TASS RUSSIA NEWS STORY
More Yemen news later in the summary.
US SAILORS UNDER THE PRESSURE OF WARTIME DEPLOYMENT TRYING TO JUMP OVERBOARD.
THAT'S THE MESSAGE FROM FAMILY MEMBERS OF THE CREW OF THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN AIRCRAFT CARRIER.
THE CARRIER DEPLOYED LAST NOVEMBER 21ST AND HAS BEEN SUPPORTING IRAN WAR EFFORTS.
IT'S DEPLOYMENT EXTENDED BEYOND MAY WHEN THE SHIP WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE RETURNED HOME...THE INDEPENDENT UK-MSN
44 people now confirmed dead in the capsizing of a boat on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. 77 survivors also reported.
Bodies have been recovered by a diving team. A local official says high waves may have cause the boat to overturn...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN MOVING ACROSS THE EARTH BEING SEEN IN GREENLAND, ICELAND AND SPAIN.
A PARTIAL ECLIPSE OCCURING IN OTHER LOCATIONS LIKE NEWFOUNDLAND IN CANADA AND THE UK...BBC NEWS BLOG
THE PENTAGON TELLING CONGRESS THAT US ATTACKS ON YEMEN LAST YEAR ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE KILLED 153 CIVILIANS AND WOUNDED ANOTHER 250.
THE US CARRYING OUT ATTACKS ON MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND TARGETS OF THE HOUTHI MOVEMENT IN YEMEN ALLIED WITH IRAN...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
"Our enemy is criminal and doesn't abide by any law"
ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS CORPS ADVISER BRIGADIER GENERAL REZA NAQDI SPEAKING TO 'PBS'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei not making any public appearances out of concern for his safety.
He came to power after his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated by Israel at the end of February when the Iran War began.
Interviewed by US media outlet Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps adviser Brigadier General Reza Naqdi says security is driving the necessity of keeping the Supreme Leader hidden from public view...Tass Russia...
Israeli intelligence is reported behind the scare that forced President Trump's removal from one aircraft to another in Ankara, Turkey last month
US officials took the Israeli allegation of an Iranian plot against Mr. Trump using shoulder fired missiles very seriously.
Trump moved from the Air Force One plane provided by Qatar to an older aircraft with additional security features using a vehicle that transported meals for airline flights...TIMES OF ISRAEL
DEMOLITIONS OF PALESTINIAN HOMES IN JERICHO IN 'THE WEST BANK' CARRIED OUT IN RECENT WEEKS BY ISRAEL NATIONALIST SETTLERS UNDER ESCORT OF ISRAEL'S MILITARY.
THAT'S THE STORY BEING TOLD BY PALESTINIAN RESIDENTS OF THE AREA.
WHAT IS HAPPENING WITHOUT ANY OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS IS BEING DESCRIBED AS "THUGGERY"...AL JAZEERA QATAR
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 21.58 points.
The NASDAQ rose 143.04 points or .54 percent.
At 431 pm New York Time the price of oil 82 dollar 88 cents a barrel down 38 cents or .32 percent...Marketwatch
Human rights groups including "Human Rights Watch" suing the US government over sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court.
The suit argues that US actions in retaliation over prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza are undermining the international legal order.
The Associated Press reporting the court is impeded in its ability to function by those sanctions...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
POLITICAL DRAMA IN NEW ZEALAND TODAY THE NATIONAL PARTY OF PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON HELD A CAUCUS OF ITS PARLIAMENT MEMBERS.
MR. LUXON EMERGING FROM THE MEETING HE SUDDENLY CALLED TO SAY HE HAD THE FULL SUPPORT OF MP'S AHEAD OF THE NOVEMBER 7TH ELECTION.
THERE WERE NEWS STORIES AHEAD OF THE MEETING REPORTING A CHALLENGE TO LUXON'S LEADERSHIP AMID DECLINING PERSONAL POPULARITY...ONE NEWS NEW ZEALAND
IN HUNGARY FORMER SUPREME COURT PRESIDENT ANDRAS BAKA ELECTED BY PARLIAMENT AS THE COUNTRY'S NEW PRESIDENT.
BAKA IS THE CHOICE OF THE NEW GOVERNMENT LED BY LEFT OF CENTER PRIME MINISTER PETER MAGYAR WHO REPLACED NATIONALIST CONSERVATIVE VIKTOR ORBAN.
PARLIAMENT HAD VOTED TO REMOVED CONSERVATIVE TAMAS SULYOK FROM OFFICE LAST MONTH...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
NEWS SUMMARY-INTELLIGENCE REPORT TUESDAY 8/11/2026*RUSSIA RELEASES IMPRISONED AMERICAN*SECRET JURY, HANDPICKED REPORTERS FOR MANGIONE TRIAL*DEATH SENTENCE FORMER SYRIAN RULER*CHINA DOMINATES HUMANOID MARKET*NZ PM POLITICAL DRAMA*
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LATE NEWS TONIGHT:
"Even if the war lasts for several years, our ballistic missiles will continue to rain down on the enemy"
THAT MESSAGING FROM IRAN OFFERED UP BY A SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE COMMANDER OF IRAN'S ISLAMIC REOVOLUTION GUARDS CORPS.
BRIGADIER GENERAL MOHAMMAD-REZA NAQDI STRESSING IRAN IS BUILDING MORE MISSILES AND DRONES THAN IT DEPLOYS BUILDING UP STOCKPILES THAT CAN BE USED FOR MANY MONTHS...PRESS TV IRAN
A US helicopter gunship firing into the engine room of a cargo ship accused of violating the blockade of Iran...Al Jazeera Qatar
POLITICS IN THE US TONIGHT A SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION FOR REPUBLICANS IN SOUTH CAROLINA PICKING A REPLACEMENT FOR THE LATE SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM.
HIS SISTER DARLINE APPOINTED TO THE SEAT WILL ADVANCE TO A RUNOFF FACING RALPH NORMAN WHO OPPOSED LINDSEY GRAHAM IN A PRIMARY ELECTION EARLIER THIS YEAR...NBC NEWS USA
North Korea launching at least one missile on Wednesday morning. A projectile fired eastwards towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan)...Yonhap News Agency South Korea
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15 KILLED, MORE THAN 70 RESCUED AND NEARLY 30 OTHERS MISSING AFTER A FERRY BOAT CAPSIZED IN THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN NATION OF ZIMBABWE.
THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON LAKE KARIBA IN THE NORTHWESTERN PART OF THE COUNTRY THAT BORDERS ZAMBIA...ZIMBABWE BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Robert Gilman released from a Russian prison returning to the United States. He is a former US Marine and English teacher.
His family had warned about the dangerous state of Gilman's health in recent days.
US President Donald Trump speaking personally with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Mr. Gilman.
Gilman sentenced to prison for kicking a police officer while later getting his sentence extended to ten years for attacking prison guards...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
IN A NEW YORK STATE COURT NEXT MONTH A SECRET JURY FOR THE MURDER TRIAL OF LUIGI MANGIONE.
MANGIONE ACCUSED IN THE DECEMBER 2024 KILLING OF UNITED HEALTHCARE CEO BRIAN THOMPSON.
PROSECUTORS IN THE CASE MESSAGING NOTIONS OF A THREAT TO THE TRIAL FROM SUPPORTERS OF MANGIONE.
MEANWHILE DEFENSE LAWYERS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RULES BEING LAID DOWN FOR THE TRIAL THAT INCLUDE THE SECRET JURY AND AN APPROVED LIST OF MEDIA TO COVER THE TRIAL.
THEY SEE IT AS AN ATTEMPT TO PREJUDICE THE TRIAL'S OUTCOME THE JUDGE IN THE CASE ADMONISHING THE DEFENSE OVER THEIR OBJECTIONS...NEW YORK TIMES
The death toll in yesterday's earthquake in Colombia at least 224 with more than 3000 reported missing...
NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
NOTICIAS RCN COLOMBIA
Six killed (Tass Russia) in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship off the coast of Yemen according to the Yemeni government...(Reuters)...Tass Russia
IN SOUTH AFRICA 14 MINERS FOUND DEAD AT AN ILLEGAL MINE. DOZENS OF OTHER INJURED.
THERE WAS A ROCK SLIDE AT THE MINE...NOS NETHERLANDS (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
Former Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia.
A court in Syria handing down the sentence for Assad who is in exile in Russia. His brother Maher al-Assad living in Russia receiving a similar sentence.
President Assad's cousin Atef Najib also given a death sentence. He was arrested last year.
Charges of murder, torture and crimes against humanity were on the table against them.
Syria now ruled by jihadists backed by Western nations and leaders like the late US Senator Lindsey Graham, as well as Turkey (Türkiye) during Syria's Civil War that began in 2011 resulting in atrocities being committed on all sides...NOS Netherlands (Translation Prompt)
(News, Comment, Analysis)
PRESIDENT TRUMP SIGNING AN EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES THAT RECOMMENDS TO STATES HOW THEY SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED.
THE NUMBER OF VACCINES CONSIDERED ESSENTIAL REDUCED FROM 17 TO 11.
MR. TRUMP REFERENCING THE NOTION OF LINKS BETWEEN VACCINES AND AUTISM.
THE EXECUTIVE ORDER DOES NOT HAVE THE FORCE OF LAW WITH INDIVIDUAL STATES SETTING ACTUAL POLICY ON VACCINES.
THOSE OPPOSED TO THE EXTREME USE OF VACCINES SEE A LINK BETWEEN CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PHARMA INDUSTRY TO POLITICIANS AND GOVERNMENTAL DECISIONS TO ENDORSE VACCINES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS...NEWS AGENCIES-DEUTSCHE WELLE GERMANY
The markets today.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average down 184.13 points or .34 percent.
The NASDAQ declining 159.91 points or .6 percent.
At 520 pm New York Time the price of oil 83 dollars 23 cents a barrel up one dollar 10 cents or 1.34 percent...Marketwatch
SOUTH KOREAN EXPORTS JUMPING THE FIRST TEN DAYS OF THIS MONTH 45.3 PERCENT HIGHER THAN THE YEAR BEFORE.
EXPORTS FUELED BY A STRONG DEMAND FOR MEMORY CHIPS...YONHAP NEWS AGENCY SOUTH KOREA
China in a commanding position when it comes to the humanoid robot market.
97 percent of the global humanoid robot shipments in the first half of this year originated in China.
19,100 units shipped during this year as opposed to 5,100 during the same period last year.
Two Chinese companies Agibot and Unitree dominate production controlling 75 percent of the market...Tass Russia
THERE'S SOME PRE-ELECTION POLITICAL DRAMA SURROUNDING THE LEADERSHIP OF NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER CHRISTOPHER LUXON.
A MEETING OF HIS NATIONAL PARTY MP'S CALLED BY MR. LUXON FOR 930 AM WEDNESDAY (530 PM EASTERN US TIME TODAY TUESDAY).
NOTIONS OF LUXON'S LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS IN THE AIR...ONE NEWS NEW ZEALAND LIVE BLOG
SWEDEN CRYING FOUL OVER RUSSIAN SPY ACTIVITY.
SWEDISH GOVERNMENT MEDIA "SVT" REPORTING ON A SWEDISH SECURITY SERVICE 'STING' OPERATION INVOLVING A RUSSIAN INTELLIGENCE AGENT OPERATING AS A DIPLOMAT IN SWEDEN....SVT SWEDEN (TRANSLATION PROMPT)
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