Indonesia quake, Jason Arday dies, gas prices and Mount Etna

Reuters World News · Aug 15, 2026 · 10m

A powerful earthquake off eastern Indonesia has killed dozens and forced thousands from their homes. Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday has died at age 41 as a plagiarism investigation continues. U.S. President Donald Trump is defending higher gasoline prices amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how Mount Etna's latest eruption disrupted flights and travel across Sicily. 📲 Podcasts, breaking news, and video analysis from the source. ⁠⁠⁠Download the Reuters app here.⁠⁠⁠ Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for the…