Chats with Gemini: European Fires: who is behind it? Humans are responsible for starting the vast majority of the historic wildfires currently devastating Europe, with official estimates indicating that up to 90% of the blazes are ignited ...
NEWS Here is a roundup of the major news headlines for today, August 14, 2026: Global Conflicts & Security US-Iran Tensions: The United States has threatened an "indefinite" blockade against Iran. Iran is demanding reparations for damages caused by US and Israeli bombardments over the past five months, stating it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met. President Donald Trump scoffed at the demand, instead stating he wants compensation from Iran for decades of US military deaths caused by Iran-backed militants. Red Sea Alliances: Amidst the ongoing tensions, Saudi Arabia has announced the formation of a 13-nation Red Sea defense alliance. Separately, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked a government-controlled Red Sea port town, killing seven people. Russia-Ukraine War: Russian ballistic missile attacks have intensified, while Kyiv claims to be advancing in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Russia reported hitting Ukrainian railway ...