ACLU Seeks Court Order to Halt Warrantless ICE Arrests in Southern California
A federal judge heard arguments on a bid to block warrantless immigration arrests in Southern California, with the ACLU alleging unlawful targeting.
Daily Current Affairs — 14 August 2026
World
Vietnam seizes over a ton of ivory smuggled from Africa
Vietnamese police seized 1,193 kg of ivory and 79.3 kg of animal bones from a container shipped from the Republic of the Congo.
Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Case Over CEO's Killing
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in the federal case for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
DOJ: California Prisons Failed to Stop Guard Sexual Abuse of Women
A federal investigation found California's prison system failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse by guards, citing flawed reporting systems and investigative failures.
Blast at Ammunition Factory Near Rome Sparks Massive Fire, No Injuries Reported
An explosion at a KNDS ammunition factory near Rome caused a large fire and smoke plume, but no injuries were reported.
US Navy Moves Fresh Carrier Toward Mideast as Lincoln Crew Faces Strain
The USS George Washington is heading to the Middle East as the USS Abraham Lincoln endures a record 240-day deployment with reported shortages.
Alaska Governor Warns Stalled LNG Bill Sends Negative Signal to Investors
Alaska's governor says legislative inaction on a key tax change for the $50 billion Alaska LNG project risks scaring off investors and worsening local gas shortages.
Broken Engine Blade Shattered Ryanair Window, NTSB Says
A broken engine fan blade on a Ryanair flight shattered a window, causing a passenger to be partially sucked out. NTSB investigation points to bird strike.
Italy Defends Ceuta Border Checks as Security Move, Not Anti-Spain
Italy's interior minister says temporary border checks on arrivals from Spain are a security precaution, not a hostile act.