Former Hurricanes cricketer jailed for abusing 15yo girl
Former professional cricketer Aaron Summers will spend 10 months in prison after being sentenced for sexually abusing a child in Tasmania.
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Doctors union tops up £1m reserve pot for strikes
The trade union for doctors has stashed away hundreds of thousands of pounds more to fund future strike action despite posting another year of losses, new accounts reveal.
DAP Perak sebulat suara kekal bersama kerajaan perpaduan
DAP Perak berkata ketetapan itu bagi gerak seluruh jentera dalam menunaikan mandat rakyat dan melaksanakan janji pilihan raya di bawah kepimpinan Anwar Ibrahim.
Veteran Malaysian MP Wong quits over ‘toxic politics’, leaving reform agenda in doubt
A veteran Malaysian politician’s resignation from parliament and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s People’s Justice Party (PKR) to join a fledgling progressive rival widens an exodus of reformist figures as the ruling coalition reels from a string of electoral setbacks.
Pakistan condemns Houthi Red Sea attack after three nationals killed
Pakistan’s foreign minister confirmed three citizens were killed in a Houthi attack on a Red Sea vessel and called the assault a violation of international law.
GARVEE offers 10 percent discount for autumn home promotion
GARVEE introduced a 10 percent seasonal discount across its product catalogue while outlining home organisation trends for German households ahead of autumn 2026
- GARVEE offers 10% discount on home, garden, and outdoor products until December 31, 2026
- Three emerging living trends: Outdoor Living Room, Cozy Indoor Aesthetics, and Structuring the Space
- Trends focus on ergonomic furniture, compact coffee machines, and barrier-free mobility solutions
Euro remains subdued following German inflation data
EUR/USD extends its losses for the third successive day, trading around 1.1540 during the European hours on Wednesday. The pair holds losses as the Euro (EUR) remains weaker following the release of…
Nanta opts out of next GE after 6 terms, eyes state seat
The GPS secretary-general will not defend the Kapit parliamentary seat, but may contest a proposed state seat under the same constituency.
Speculative fever grips Kosdaq amid record rally
The Kosdaq has risen about 19 percent this month, the best performance among major global equity indexes. But some of the speculative trading that had fueled volatility in the KOSPI has migrated to…
Property tax changes complicate home ownership choices for couples
A salaried worker in his 40s surnamed Lee who lives in Seoul’s Dongjak District was caught off guard after learning that the government’s latest tax overhaul could increase the comprehensive real…
Gov't to establish deregulation committee for venture, startup businesses: PM
The government will soon establish a deregulation committee dedicated to improving regulations hindering startups in emerging industries, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday.
Vietnam lawmakers debate unleashing economic potential via new urban rules
The National Assembly yesterday debated the draft Law on Urban Development, emphasizing robust decentralization for megacities while instituting stringent, multi-layered oversight mechanisms to…
Russian Economy Poised to Resume Growth Despite Drone Strikes
Russia’s economy likely grew in the second quarter after its first contraction in three years, but an escalating wave of Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside the country threatens to derail the fragile…
Chelsea give Mudryk go-ahead for loan move
Chelsea are exploring potential loan moves for Mykhailo Mudryk as he looks to build up his fitness after 20 months out of football.
Inside the fake crypto startup that fooled North Korean IT workers
Suspected North Koreans IT workers joined a fake crypto startup — without realizing their every move was being tracked to extract valuable intel.
STI could hit 7,000 in bull case over next 12 months: JPMorgan
Singapore stocks have been on a tear in 2026, buoyed by demand for a haven from geopolitical tensions and AI-driven volatility
Heatwave Slams Europe Straining Energy Supply, E.On CEO Says
As Europe is hit by its fifth heatwave, the continent's largest energy provider joins Bloomberg's Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie on 'The Opening Trade'.
AI image tools: a game changer for creativity and retail’s multi-billion-dollar abuse problem
AI image tools are transforming creativity while creating a costly new wave of sophisticated retail fraud.
Dax aktuell: Dax öffnet unverändert – US-Inflation im Fokus
Der deutsche Leitindex zeigt wenig Bewegung, hält sich aber weiter in Rekordnähe. Anleger warten derweil auf neue Konjunkturdaten aus den USA.
The solar eclipse is today, but dont take photos of it with your phone
You may want to capture this week's solar eclipse for your memories, but it may not be the best idea.
NALCO, Hindalco gain up to 8% as global aluminium prices hit 7-week high amid Mideast tensions
NALCO and Hindalco shares rallied sharply on Wednesday as global aluminium prices hit a seven-week high amid Middle East tensions and fresh supply concerns.
Nvidia’s show of financial force soothes credit markets
Six of the biggest names in finance are helping Nvidia ease some of the investor anxiety that's been building for weeks over its swelling commitments to backstop the AI boom.
Cristiano Ronaldo marries long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez
PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez married on Tuesday in a ceremony in the Portuguese resort of Cascais, said the football superstar’s representatives.
VinFast expands Indonesian service network through local automotive partnerships
VinFast expanded its authorised service outlet network across Indonesia on 11 August 2026 through strategic partnerships with established local automotive repair providers
Why Jenna Ortega's Recent Esquire Interview Sparked Online Debate
Jenna Ortega reflects on her child acting career, recalling days without food or water as fans discuss her appearance and Hollywood beauty standards.
Homes near pylons to get £250 a year off energy bills – first sites revealed
Households living within 1,600ft of upgraded pylons will get £250 a year off their electricity bills.
China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlights
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1.
What Does X-Men '97 Season 2's Post-Credits Scene Mean for Season 3?
Here's everything you need to know about the post-credits scene in the X-Men '97 Season 2 finale and what it means for Season 3.
Agentic orchestration: Enterprise AI organizations know how to govern agents but still can't meter what they cost
Across 107 enterprises, agentic orchestration is not a choice of a single platform. The typical enterprise runs three orchestration platforms at once, and selects them for flexibility across models…
Agent context layers: Enterprises governing their AI data are catching twice as many bad answers as the ones who aren't
Across 101 enterprises, the context feeding AI agents is failing often and repeatedly. Sixty-eight percent have traced a confident but wrong agent answer to missing or inconsistent business context in…
Agentic reliability and evaluations : Enterprises that got burned by a bad eval are the most likely to remove humans from the loop, not the least
Across 108 enterprises, trust in automated agent evaluation rose sharply in July — and the failure rate it is supposed to predict did not move at all.
I used ChatGPT to plan the ultimate coffee shop crawl for National Coffee Month — here are the places I'm checking out and the drinks I'm trying
To properly celebrate National Coffee Month, I used ChatGPT to come up with a list of places to go and indulge in delicious coffee—these pics and drinks made the list.
Captain Botha helping child abuse victims find justice
SAPS Captain Karin Botha has spent nine years conducting forensic interviews with child abuse victims, helping vulnerable children tell their stories and strengthening cases that have led to convictions in serious abuse and trafficking cases.
Foxconn posts quarterly profit surge on AI server demand
The company said net profit for April-June reached T$59.97 billion (US$1.86 billion), up 35% from the previous year.
Cass Abrahams, Cape Malay ‘Spice Queen’, dies at 83
Cape Town has lost one of the best-known names in Cape Malay cuisine, with celebrated chef and author Cass Abrahams dying at the age of 83.
Asia Techonomics: Wenn Präsenz im Büro als Karriereversicherung gilt
Shanghai steht auch für die stillschweigende Erwartung, jederzeit verfügbar zu sein. Der Taifun „Dolphin“ legt jetzt den Verkehr lahm – und entfacht eine Debatte über die Arbeitskultur.
Why I rejected Netherlands job – Slot
Former Liverpool coach Arne Slot explains his decision to reject the Netherlands national team job, preferring to remain in club football. Find out why.
Chinese AI start-up ModelBest kicks off pre-IPO tutoring process for mainland listing
Chinese AI start-up ModelBest has kicked off its pre-initial public offering (IPO) tutoring process for a listing in mainland China, capitalising on growing demand for compact artificial intelligence models that run locally on devices like smartphones and laptops, and in cars.
Ghana’s tomato, ginger shortfalls deepen import bill, CSIR researchers say
Ghana’s tomato imports alone exceed US$230 million annually, while a disease-driven collapse of ginger has left the country 99 per cent import-dependent, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers have said, urging a research-led recovery.
Jalisco Has Lost Nearly 1,800 Employer Registrations This Year
Mexico · Economy Key Facts Registrations lost Jalisco lost 1,792 IMSS employer registrations (registros patronales) between January and June 2026.
- Jalisco lost 1,792 employer registrations in first half of 2026
- June 2026 saw 285 registrations cancel, contributing to trend
- Ongoing decline in employer registrations signals economic pressure
(LEAD) KEPCO Q2 net plunges 76.4 pct on lower power sales, higher fuel costs
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said...
The EU Slaps a 24% Tariff on a Mexican Plastics Ingredient
Mexico · Trade Key Facts Definitive duties The EU imposed final anti-dumping duties on purified terephthalic acid (PTA) from Mexico and South Korea in August 2026.
Africa: A Century of Agricultural Investment in Sudan - Why Has Development Failed?
[African Arguments] This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan.
Africa: Archaeology Has Evolved - Four Eras of Understanding Africa's Past
[The Conversation Africa] What is the past? It may seem a simple question to answer, but it is more complex than we might think at first.
Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out Five-Year Strategy to Fight NCDs
[New Times] Rwanda is targeting the interruption of transmission of leprosy and onchocerciasis (river blindness) by 2030, under a new five-year plan to tackle neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Volkswagen’s $17,000 plug-in hybrid makes America’s cheapest EV look overpriced
Volkswagen’s new ID. Era 5S starts at just $17,175 in China, putting a huge price gap between it and America’s cheapest electric cars.
Gridlock by design: no excuses for bed backlog
Imagine waking up in a hospital bed and being told by a doctor that you are well enough to leave, only to discover you cannot. Not because you want to […]
A mission to make hearing care easier to access
Armando Di Lello was four years old when he was diagnosed with hearing loss in both ears and received his first hearing aids. He doesn’t remember that moment, but he […]
Behold the 'Glueball,' a Strange New Form of Matter
sciencehabit shares a report from Science Magazine: For more than half a century, physicists have searched for one of the strangest particles predicted by modern theory.
I tested the HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition — and it's possibly the best way to experience the shooter
The HP HyperX Omen 16 Valorant Edition is a powerful gaming laptop that is perfect for playing Valorant, though its tight keyboard is a detraction.
Struggling to sleep in this heatwave? These 3 extra-quiet fans will keep you cool all night — and they're in stock for next-day delivery
A quiet fan can make the difference between a miserable, sticky night and proper restful sleep — and these three are tested and recommended by us.
How to watch today's Google Pixel 11 launch event live — and what announcements to expect
The next Made by Google event kicks off soon and we're likely to see new Pixel phones and watches among other things. Here's how to tune in.
Britain knows how to seed a scaleup. But can it back one all the way?
How do we keep high-potential tech founders headquartered in Britain, instead of watching them drift offshore, taking their growth stories with them?
Three everyday mistakes that can make you an easy target for cyberattacks
Leaving your computer unlocked for just a minute, opening a sensitive document in a lift or simply holding the office door open for someone may appear harmless, but these everyday actions could create…
US, South Korea Warn of Growing Gunra Ransomware Threat
U.S. and South Korean authorities warn about the growing Gunra ransomware threat as the operation expands its capabilities and affiliate network.
Cancer survivor forced to resign from school after tussles over work-from-home arrangements wins S$20,000
The woman had originally been allowed to work from home two days a week to help her recovery but was suddenly told she had to work at the campus five days a week and that her medical documentation was…
QRCS inaugurates dialysis centre in Yemen's Lahej Governorate
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has inaugurated a 920-m2 one-story dialysis centre at Ibn Khaldoun Hospital in Al-Hawtah, Lahej Governorate, Yemen.</p> <p>Being the governorate’s…
Why red light therapy is gaining popularity
Red light therapy is trending in skincare. This is why many people are trying it and why science says it may just work.