World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 19th August 2026.

Today: Zambia election result. Nigeria Plateau attack. Ukraine missile strike. Russia drone assault. UK Ukraine support. UK Cambridge academic vigil. Pakistan Khan hospital. Indonesia daycare trial. Afghanistan female employment. US cryptocurrency fraud. US Ethiopia immigration. Colombia earthquake losses. Milky Way ancient merger.

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Wednesday 19th August 2026. Zambia elect...