Tax refund day arrives for more than two million
The money may not appear in accounts until later on Monday.
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How Canada can gear up for the Arctic ‘Great Game’
Ottawa intends to prioritize acquisitions and upgrades, including spending on polar icebreakers, space surveillance and maritime capabilities, to support its Arctic sovereignty.
Aliens, Arc Du Trump and Elvis: Trump’s Latest Social Media Spree
The president's latest collection of AI images included everything from historical figures to aliens.
ISSER raises concerns over sharp decline in capital expenditure
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has cautioned that Ghana’s improving fiscal performance may be coming at the expense of long-term economic growth, arguing that the government’s stabilisation efforts are being driven more by spending cuts than stronger revenue mobilisation.
4 maut kenderaan dihempap pokok
Seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia lima tahun cedera dan kini dirawat di hospital.
Avila Chevalier plans to join Congressional Black Caucus
The democratic socialist, who ousted New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat in a June primary upset, also plans to join the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
Iran executes 2 men convicted of spying for Israel
Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were hanged for transmitting the coordinates of sensitive military and security sites to Mossad agents, according to a media outlet for Iran's judiciary.
What's next for CJP? Core members to meet in Maharashtra on August 5 to discuss future plans
The session will bring together CJP's founder, spokespersons, and organisational leadership to discuss and contemplate the next steps for the youth movement.
‘Someone will die’: Incitement against journalists alarms Israel as elections near
Jerusalem — The security camera pointed at the entrance of Channel 12’s Tel Aviv headquarters captured the attack in all its simple brutality.
E20 row: Arvind Kejriwal to march to PM's house on August 4 to give 2 lakh petitions; says ‘Modi bowed before Trump’
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that he will march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at 12 PM on Tuesday to submit more than 2 lakh petitions against E20…
Two men arrested after fake gun incident in Sydney's east
The police operation unfolded at the Entertainment Quarter in Sydney's east, with officers swarming the area following reports a person had a firearm.
TVET main peranan penting lahir modal insan kemahiran tinggi, titah Raja Perlis
Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail bertitah inovasi bukan lagi pilihan tetapi asas kepada kemajuan dan daya saing negara.
Number of Japanese Citizens Drops Below 120 Million
While the number of Japanese citizens in Japan fell below 120 million, the number of foreign residents rose above 4 million for the first time as of January 1, 2026.
Exclusive: US military asks troops for ‘creative and unconventional’ ideas to punish Iran
The request from a senior officer at the US military command carrying out President Donald Trump’s war with Iran came in an email: We need ideas.
Two dead, child critical after highway crash in WA
Two people have died and a 12-year-old child has been critically injured after a car struck a caravan near Shark Bay in WA's Gascyone.
121 drink or drug driving arrests so far this BH weekend
A total of 121 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving so far this bank holiday weekend, as gardaí renew their appeal for road users to take extra care.
Social Security Payments of Up to $5,181 To Arrive This Week—What To Know
Social Security benefits are paid monthly and will be issued for certain recipients this week.
Ukrainian rescuers join fight against massive Bordeaux wildfire
A joint Ukrainian rescue team arrived in France's Gironde department to help fight a large-scale wildfire, Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported on the evening of Aug. 2.
At least 35 killed in drone strike on court in Sudan's North Darfur, rights group says
At least 35 people were killed and several others were wounded in a drone strike on a tribal court in Sudan 's North Darfur state, the Emergency Lawyers group said. The attack on the village of Al Zawiya Ghara, in the Al Serief locality, took place on Sunday at about 1pm local time, the rights organisation said.
Former Foreign Ministry official detained with $224,000 bail
Ukraine’s High Anti-Corruption Court ordered former Foreign Ministry State Secretary Oleksandr Bankov held in custody for 60 days, with bail set at UAH 10 million (about $224,000), Suspilne reported on Aug. 3.
4 ex-warehouse workers jailed over plot to steal Chanel items worth HK$8.7 million
Four former Hong Kong warehouse workers have been jailed for up to seven years for conspiring to steal more than 800 unsold Chanel handbags and wallets worth at least HK$8.7 million (US$1.1 million).
Is the recycling symbol free speech? A judge just ruled it could be.
The ruling pauses California's effort to limit the recycling symbol to products that are actually recycled, setting up a new First Amendment fight over environmental marketing.
Investments: France toughens controls on investors from non-EU countries
By decree, Prime Minister Lecornu is tightening the rules for investments of from ten percent stakes in sensitive sectors. The new regulation is due to come into force this August.
Breaking news on the entry of immigrants into Ceuta, live | Albares blames the “reactionary international” and considers disinformation to be the key element of the crisis in Ceuta
The Government ensures that it will "demand solidarity" from EU states and reiterates that Morocco has cooperated "from the first moment".
Here are the categories exempt from paying Egypt’s new departure fees
New departure fees from Egypt have been in effect for several days, with many wondering about the costs and categories exempt from them, especially after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ratified the…
Automakers extend plant suspensions after Kumamoto quake
The Kyushu region accounts for nearly 15% of domestic auto production, according to the government's Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Resistance fighters locate hidden Russian fuel tanker storage site in occupied Crimea
Atesh fighters have located a hidden storage site for fuel tankers in an industrial zone of Russian-occupied Simferopol, the resistance group reported on August 3.
Video Game Release Dates: The Biggest Games of August 2026 and Beyond
An updated list of video game release dates for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC games.
HistoriCity: A 2,000 year old revolt in India
Emperor Ashoka Maurya founded the first recorded Indian empire which stretched from Cuttack to Taxila and from Kashmir to deep Karnataka
Hiroshima-Nagasaki commemorative meetings in Visakhapatnam from August 6
The B.V. Foundation for Peace and Harmony will hold meetings at four venues in the city between August 6 and 9, along with a photo exhibition on the devastation caused by the nuclear attacks
Delhi Police says no FIR yet against minor who abused PM Modi during CJP protest; Kejriwal, Saurav Das extend support
Delhi Police said no regular FIR has been registered yet over the alleged abusive remarks against PM Modi, with the zero FIR from Noida still under consideration.
Homestay owners seek relaxation of tourism curbs in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru
They complain of a dip in business
The rain keeps falling, the death toll keeps rising
Southwest monsoon has caused widespread devastation across Assam, Gujarat, and Kerala. Assam reported the highest death toll, with 82 people dead and nearly 1.78 lakh affected.
Include Velama community in OBC list, Corporation Chairman asks Centre
P.V.G. Kumar said students of the community were unable to get seats in medical colleges and the IITs without reservation; he will meet Backward Classes Welfare Minister S.
High-altitude variant of China’s C919 jet completes first test flight in Shanghai
China’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s…
Milei says he has chosen a 2027 running mate amid rupture with his vice president
Argentine President Javier Milei said he has already decided who will run alongside him as vice-presidential candidate in the October 2027 elections, while withholding the name, in remarks that come…
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Eighty paperless migrants reported since 'snitch law' enacted, opposition ready to vote against tougher sentences law, and more news from Sweden on Monday.
Conflicting accounts over whether Spanish intelligence warned of mass entry into Ceuta
Spanish intelligence services concluded that Morocco did not plan last Thursday's mass entry of people into Ceuta, although it allowed the crossings and drew political benefit from the international…
State decorations awarded for contribution to projects marking 80th anniv. of Korea's independence
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook awarded state medals and...
On infinite ethics
Infinite numbers have long troubled utilitarian ethicists: if the universe is boundless, then there is infinite positive utility and infinite negative utility, and we can’t even define our current…
Katz vows 'revolution in settlement' to strengthen Galilee security, Jewish presence in North
The conference convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement in the Galilee focused on demographics, land, quality of life, and law enforcement.
WATCH: Police discover illegal resident hidden inside speaker during vehicle check
During a vehicle inspection at El-Jib Crossing, police said officers noticed a large speaker inside the car, the placement of which "aroused suspicion," next to a car seat with an infant inside.
Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided.
Trump announces new talks with Iran after calling off massive attack
After saying over the weekend that he would halt planned new attacks on Iran, the US president said a fresh round of talks to end to the war would begin on Monday. Follow DW for more.
Police vow to enhance quality of investigations before sending cases to prosecution
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- The nation's top police investigator said Monday that ...
PHOTOS: Makinde, Fayemi, Oyinlola visit Obasanjo
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, alongside Fayemi and Oyinlola, visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo to discuss crucial national issues.
Arnhem Land leader, land rights stalwart remembered as 'champion for his people'
A highly respected senior leader of Arnhem Land's Rirratjingu clan has been remembered for his work to continue "one of the most significant legacies in Australia's Indigenous rights history".
Foreigners can't use writ petitions to claim government land: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh high court dismissed petitions from Bangladeshi refugees seeking protection from eviction. The court stated foreigners cannot claim rights over government land without legal entitlement. Petitioners argued they had lived on the land for over sixty years.
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar's military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official.
(LEAD) U.S. drone mix-up caused by communication error at working level: official
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Yonhap) -- Last week's mix-up between South Korean and U.S. milit...
Who is Jordan Salinas? Armed Bystander Praised for Firing at Idaho Gunman
Salinas exchanged gunfire with a gunman at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant, forcing him to take cover.
How Extreme Heat Affects Europe's Key Rivers
Europe’s biggest rivers, vital arteries for the region’s heavy industries, are drying up after the region was seared by a series of heat waves. Bloomberg's Eva Brendel breaks down the situation.
NDP 2026: How a Spidercam will bring the action closer to those at home
The Spidercam brings "a whole new angle to the show that I think you don't get in other editions of NDP", says camera director Roger Ng.
Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5
In Thailand, the murders of five people – two young Russians and a Thai family of three – allegedly masterminded by a repeat offender just weeks after his release from jail, have stirred criticism of…
Water-dropping aircraft take off to tackle major Greek wildfire, after 2 killed in crash
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Five water-dropping planes and another five helicopters took off at first light Monday to help hundreds of firefighters battling a major wildfire west of Athens, Greece, a day after a midair…
Number of people missing unknown after Indonesian ferry fire that killed 5, rescuers say
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian rescuers were searching for possible missing passengers Monday after rescuing 229 people from a ferry that caught fire the previous day in waters off the main island of Java, leaving at…