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*[[Israeli–Palestinian conflict]] |
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**[[Palestinian political violence]] |
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***Two [[Israel|Israelis]] from [[Ashdod]] are killed in an attack |
***Two [[Israel|Israelis]] from [[Ashdod]] are killed in an attack in [[Huwara]] in the occupied [[West Bank]]. The [[Israel Defense Forces]] launches a manhunt for the assailant and closes off roads in the area. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-israelis-critically-wounded-in-suspected-terror-shooting-in-huwara/ (''Times of Israel'')] |
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*[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]] |
*[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]] |
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**[[19 August 2023 Chernihiv missile strike|Chernihiv missile strike]] |
**[[19 August 2023 Chernihiv missile strike|Chernihiv missile strike]] |
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***At least seven people are killed and 129 others are injured in a [[Russian Armed Forces|Russian]] [[ballistic missile]] strike on a theater in [[Chernihiv]] hosting a meeting of [[Armed Forces of Ukraine|military]] and engineers at an exhibition on the use of consumer [[ |
***At least seven people are killed and 129 others are injured in a [[Russian Armed Forces|Russian]] [[ballistic missile]] strike on a theater in [[Chernihiv]] hosting a meeting of [[Armed Forces of Ukraine|military]] and engineers at an exhibition on the use of consumer [[Unmanned aerial vehicle|drones]] in the conflict. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66554412 (BBC News)] [https://edition.cnn.com/2023/08/19/europe/russian-missile-strike-chernihiv-intl/index.html (CNN)] |
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'''Disasters and accidents''' |
'''Disasters and accidents''' |
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**[[Sweden women's national football team|Sweden]] [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#Third place play-off|defeats]] co-host [[Australia women's national soccer team|Australia]] 2–0 in the third place play-off. Sweden defends its [[podium finish]] from [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|the previous edition]], while despite the loss, Australia records its best finish at the [[FIFA Women's World Cup|World Cup]]. [https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/womens-world-cup-2023-top-plays-sweden-australia (Fox Sports)] |
**[[Sweden women's national football team|Sweden]] [[2023 FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stage#Third place play-off|defeats]] co-host [[Australia women's national soccer team|Australia]] 2–0 in the third place play-off. Sweden defends its [[podium finish]] from [[2019 FIFA Women's World Cup|the previous edition]], while despite the loss, Australia records its best finish at the [[FIFA Women's World Cup|World Cup]]. [https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/womens-world-cup-2023-top-plays-sweden-australia (Fox Sports)] |
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*[[2023 Leagues Cup]] |
*[[2023 Leagues Cup]] |
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**[[Major League Soccer]] club [[Inter Miami CF]] wins the [[Leagues Cup]], 10–9, in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]], making it their first title since joining the league in 2020. [https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nashvillesc/2023/08/19/lionel-messi-nashville-sc-inter-miami-leagues-cup-final-score-penalties/70601499007/ (''The Tennessean'')] [https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/19/lionel-messi-inter-miami-nashville-leagues-cup-final (''The Guardian'')] |
**[[Major League Soccer]] club [[Inter Miami CF]] wins the [[Leagues Cup]], [[2023 Leagues Cup final|10–9]], in a [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shoot-out]], making it their first title since joining the league in 2020. [https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nashvillesc/2023/08/19/lionel-messi-nashville-sc-inter-miami-leagues-cup-final-score-penalties/70601499007/ (''The Tennessean'')] [https://amp.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/19/lionel-messi-inter-miami-nashville-leagues-cup-final (''The Guardian'')] |
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 31 August 2023
August 19, 2023 (Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israeli–Palestinian conflict
- Palestinian political violence
- Two Israelis from Ashdod are killed in an attack in Huwara in the occupied West Bank. The Israel Defense Forces launches a manhunt for the assailant and closes off roads in the area. (Times of Israel)
- Palestinian political violence
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Chernihiv missile strike
- At least seven people are killed and 129 others are injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on a theater in Chernihiv hosting a meeting of military and engineers at an exhibition on the use of consumer drones in the conflict. (BBC News) (CNN)
- Chernihiv missile strike
Disasters and accidents
- 2023 Pacific hurricane season
- Hurricane Hilary
- A man dies after being swept by a current in Baja California Sur while attempting to cross a stream in his vehicle to evacuate the area. (La Prensa Latina Media)
- Hurricane Hilary
- 2023 Canadian wildfires
- 35,000 people are ordered to evacuate in British Columbia due to wildfires, with another 30,000 people under evacuation alerts. (CBC News)
- Nine members of the Indian Army are killed and another is seriously injured after their vehicle falls into a gorge near Leh, Ladakh, India. (Mirror Now via The Economic Times)
- The Greek Coast Guard rescues 60 migrants in inflatable dinghies who were attempting to cross from Turkey to the eastern Aegean Sea islands in two separate incidents. (AP)
Law and crime
- Human rights in Japan
- A government panel investigating harassment cases in the military and the defense ministry finds widespread cover-ups and reluctance among supervisors to address these cases. (AP)
- Oupeye, Liège Province, Belgium, bans gatherings of more than four people following riots. The riots spread to the neighboring commune of Herstal. A school and various homes were damaged and garbage can fires were reported. (7Sur7) (Le Soir)
Science and technology
Sports
- 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup
- Sweden defeats co-host Australia 2–0 in the third place play-off. Sweden defends its podium finish from the previous edition, while despite the loss, Australia records its best finish at the World Cup. (Fox Sports)
- 2023 Leagues Cup
- Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF wins the Leagues Cup, 10–9, in a penalty shoot-out, making it their first title since joining the league in 2020. (The Tennessean) (The Guardian)