{
  "id": 925070,
  "title": "World News Today Live Updates on August 15, 2026 : Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead days after stepping down amid allegations of plagiarism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/world-news-today-live-updates-on-august-15-2026-former-cambridge",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-15T00:48:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/world/total-world-latest-news-on-august-15-2026-live-updates-11786754939059.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, the subject of plagiarism allegations, was discovered deceased in London just days after he resigned from his position. His family expressed their grief, alleging that he was a victim of prolonged abuse. In response to the tragic news, Cambridge's vice-chancellor expressed a profound sense of sorrow and called for a thorough investigation into Arday's employment. The plagiarism allegations against Arday escalated over the past decade, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over his career.",
  "summary": "World News Today Live Updates on August 15, 2026: Stay informed on global events with our in-depth world news coverage, bringing you the latest developments across politics, economy, and culture. Discover insights into international affairs, breaking news, and the trends shaping our interconnected world, all in one place.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead in London",
    "Resigned amid plagiarism allegations days prior to death",
    "Cambridge vice-chancellor calls for investigation into his employment"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}