Five global developments reported or updated between 13:00 SAST on 13 August and 07:45 SAST on 14 August 2026.
- Breaking: Record rain near Tokyo killed at least four people, left one missing and stranded about 7,000 travellers at Narita airport. 1
- World affairs: Ukraine sent Russia a proposal to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea; Kyiv was still waiting for a reply. 2
- Politics: A Blue House official said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung supports a four-year presidential term with re-election and stronger parliamentary powers. 3
- Markets: Spot gold fell 0.5% to $4,326.75 an ounce as investors took profits after a two-month high; markets priced a 35% chance of a September Fed hike. 4
- Technology: Pony.ai and Uber announced plans for more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe, expanding beyond Zagreb to four unnamed cities, with no completion date given. 5
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