Apology after carer fed dog food to elderly woman by mistake
The incident was among "abysmal failures" of care by a council contractor, an investigation finds.
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Senior Likud officials suspected of hiding millions in real estate assets
Police questioned contractor Dudi Appel, former MK Michael Kleiner and businesspeople Yaffa and Yitzhak Dayan, seized property for possible forfeiture and released all four after several hours; their attorneys rejected the allegations against them
Teachers face rising classroom violence, union reports
Female teachers and those under 40 are most commonly targeted, according to a survey of educators.
Most Americans say US has not achieved war goals in Iran, survey finds
Most Americans believe the Donald Trump administration has been unable to achieve its war objectives against Iran, according to a Marquette Law School poll released on Wednesday, as negotiations continue to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end five months of hostilities.
South Korean police raid Starbucks HQ over ‘Tank Day’ fiasco
Starbucks Korea caused an uproar when it launched a 'Tank Day' promotion on May 18, touting a new line of capacious tumblers for its coffee beverages.
Allegedly stolen car involved in serious Cairns crash
Multiple patients are being taken to hospital and a major highway has been closed after a serious crash in Cairns.
Trump administration revokes 28,000 non-citizen trucking licences, prioritises veterans
The US government is cancelling the CDLs of 28,000 non-citizen drivers and replacing them with army veterans. The new initiative facilitates veterans in obtaining licenses without required skill…
Youm-i-Istehsal: Pakistan says lasting peace in South Asia linked to peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute
The military and civilian leadership on Wednesday said just and lasting peace in South Asia was closely linked to the peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute as the country marked Youm-i-Istehsal…
Ibu tunggal, jurujual didakwa kemuka tuntutan palsu Daya Kerjaya 2.0
Shareen Noordin David Noordin bagaimanapun mengaku tidak bersalah terhadap semua pertuduhan.
HYPREP seeks end to killings, backs Ogoni security efforts
HYPREP and Khana LGA leaders are taking decisive action to end insecurity and killings in Ogoniland. Learn about their efforts to restore peace and prosecu Read More: https://punchng.com/hyprep-seeks-end-to-killings-backs-ogoni-security-efforts/
An attack ‘motivated by anarchist and revolutionary ideology’: is far-left terrorism a growing concern?
In an apparent Australian first, an attack on a Victorian defence manufacturer is being investigated as a potential act of far-left terror.
Cameroon’s Biya, unseen for 58 days, reshuffles military leadership
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has reshuffled senior military staff, promoting the head of the Presidential Guard to a brigadier general from colonel and replacing commanders in four of the country's five joint military regions
FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington
FAA is investigating an air-traffic safety incident involving Marine One, the helicopter carrying President Trump.
Industry-academia gap is holding back India’s sustainability talent: Masters' Union
At the Mint Sustainability Summit 2026, Masters' Union's Anushree Poddar said India's sustainability talent pipeline is constrained by a disconnect between academia and industry needs.
Hutang kutu dipercayai punca 3 beranak hilang sejak 20 Julai, kata polis
Polis berkata satu laporan terhadap si isteri diterima daripada mangsa terbabit dalam permainan kutu setakat ini.
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 13 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books, Taxation Bills today
Congress MP Manickam Tagore B submitted an adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha, seeking a discussion on the police action during the student protest and demanding a statement from Union Home…
SMRT Buses investigating after double-decker bus mounts kerb, strikes bollard in Boon Lay
All 15 passengers on board were not injured, and they alighted safely at Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
Deer stranded on rock shelf highlights looming urban pest problem
A deer stranded on an ocean rock shelf near swimmers and cyclists in Wollongong is the latest example of pest species encroaching into urban areas.
NEET-UG shift to computer-based testing under active consideration, Centre tells SC
Any structural change in the design of the NEET-UG will be undertaken only in consultation with Health Ministry and the National Medical Commission
Nigeria’s Tinubu approves military pay rise as security challenges persist
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved pay rises of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, the presidency said on Tuesday, in a move aimed at boosting troop welfare as the country battles…
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sally McManus on how AI could force future cuts to HECS debts and work hours
The outgoing union leader said that beyond the new Victorian royal commission, ‘a lot more needs to be done’ to fight corruption in construction Australia-wide.
Typhoon signal unlikely in Hong Kong over weekend but at least 18 flights to Japan axed
The likelihood of a typhoon warning signal being issued in Hong Kong over the weekend is low, as tropical cyclone Kujira is set to weaken under the influence of Dolphin.
Modi, Nitish meet day after Bankipur defeat
According to people aware of the details, the agenda for the first meeting between the PM and Kumar, after he became a Rajya Sabha MP, was largely confined to “Bihar’s development
I sleep well because I stand by the truth – Asiedu Nketiah defends tough leadership decisions
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has defended his leadership style, insisting that difficult decisions cannot be avoided simply because they may hurt people in the short term.
Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip
Sanctioned and wanted for war crimes in the West and reviled at home by the millions fighting his army, Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is this week set for a red-carpet welcome in Thailand, as the diplomatic deep freeze begins to thaw.
Free air ticket, hidden gold and a double-cross: Smuggling scheme foiled in Lucknow
Two held by Lucknow police after allegedly stealing ₹30 lakh gold consignment from their own courier, exposing an interstate smuggling network
No dog poo or tea bags in surprise change to WA FOGO bin rules
The WA waste authority has quietly changed the rules on what can go in green-lidded bins in a move councils say is likely to confuse many people still adapting to the new system.
Veterans ministry to expand state awards to independence activists
SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry said Wednesday it will seek to i...
5.5 million drink containers recycled under beverage container return scheme since Apr 1
Deposits which have been paid for by consumers but not redeemed may be utilised by scheme operator BCRS Ltd to cover implementation costs, said Senior Minister of State Janil Puthucheary.
Can Tanzania become an upper-middle income country?
Tanzania has a blueprint to grow its economy tenfold by 2050, but faces multiple entrenched challenges if it is to prove realistic.
Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP
Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more…
‘Until the govt orders CBI probe…’: Protesting students' ultimatum amid exam irregularities agitation in Ranchi
The protesting students have threatened to intensify the hunger strike, while they also announced to hold a Vidhan Sabha March.
Education will be a key topic as Benson and James face off in Michigan governor’s race
Democrat Jocelyn Benson and Republican John James will face off in the Nov. 3 general election to become Michigan’s next governor.
Family of man who died in ICE detention in New Jersey alleges medical negligence in custody
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, an immigrant from El Salvador, was pronounced dead on Saturday at a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in New Jersey.
A Maimonides statue in Córdoba was defaced. His writings have an answer to hate - opinion
When you deface a statue of Maimonides, it is about only one thing: Judaism.
Archaeologists uncover treasures of Vilnius’ Great Synagogue as Lithuanian Jews dispute its future
Vilnius was a major center of Jewish thought, famed for both its religious tradition and modern secular Jewish culture. It was home to the 18th-century Vilna Gaon, a highly influential sage.
Ex-lawmaker slams legislature’s silence on basketball coach’s alleged abuse of students
A former lawmaker has criticised Legislative Council members for not speaking up for students who were allegedly abused by a basketball coach.
Immigration busts human trafficking syndicate, arrests 11 foreigners in Lagos
Nigeria Immigration Service dismantles a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos, arresting 12 foreigners and rescuing two victims.
Air Peace begins Lagos-Conakry-Bamako flight operations
Air Peace expands its regional network with new Lagos-Conakry-Bamako flights, boosting trade and tourism between Nigeria, Guinea, and Mali. Find out more.
AMABHUNGANE: R31m mobile vet clinics deal leaves government with nothing
A R31-million deal for mobile veterinary clinics has left the government with no completed buses more than a decade later, amid alleged procurement failures, missed safeguards and a stalled legal…
Drought-hit Britain heads for worst cereal harvest in four decades
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Britain’s cereal harvest is on track to be the worst since comparable records began in 1984, according to an analysis published on Wednesday, as crops wither after one of the…
Natural spectacle: Partial solar eclipse: How to protect your eyes
That the moon covers most of the sun does not happen every day. Those who want to watch the solar eclipse on August 12 need special protection to do so. Without it, eye damage is threatened.
Planning a UAE road trip? The essential car checks to make first
UAE summers come hand in hand with the getaway rush , as many leave the Emirates for cooler climes or to visit family and friends during the school holiday.
Filipino baker and 9 friends win $5.4M Abu Dhabi jackpot after 15 years of buying tickets together
Filipino baker Reynaldo Herboso and nine friends chipped in to buy lottery tickets together for 15 years and their persistence finally paid off after securing a Dh20 million (US$5.4 million) jackpot…
Man hides mother's body in freezer for 3 years to collect pension and benefits
A British man who kept his mother's body in a freezer for nearly three years while he received almost £80,000 (US$108,000) of her welfare benefits has been sent to jail.
BBQ Bans Are a Woeful Response to Wildfires
In response to this summer’s devastating wildfires, France has arrested more than 300 people in connection with suspected arson.
‘I heard a volley of shots’: chilling footage shows suspect calmly walking into lawyer’s office before fatal shooting
Police say alleged killer, 23, shot the Rishon Lezion attorney during a dispute over 15,000 shekels, then fled before surrendering and confessing
CJP Afridi promises women facilitation centres in courts nationwide
KARACHI: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Tuesday said that women facilitation centres will be established in courts across the country to provide a safe, dignified, accessible and…
The 19 complaints by Bolaños against Peinado that the CGPJ filed away: “He censured my facial expression and forbade me from smiling”.
The minister wrote five letters to Perelló denouncing “atypical” requests and “intimidating” comments from the judge when he questioned him as a witness.
The debate | Should autonomous community presidents have an official residence?
La sopresiva compra de un ático de lujo con dinero público para la presidenta de la Comunidad de Madrid plantea si es necesario para los líderes autonómicos
Two foreign patients stuck in Emergencies. “This is the national priority applied to a hospital”
A Bolivian man with an incurable tumor has spent almost a week in the unit without being transferred to the ward at Puerta de Hierro hospital, and a boy of Peruvian origin has been there for 14 days.
New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street
Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island Temperatures have plummeted across New Zealand as an Antarctic cold…
Energy policy: Rich expects medium-term decline in electricity prices
Above all, industry is complaining about electricity prices that are high in international comparison. Minister Reiche has initiated reforms. When will they take effect?
ICMAI June 2026 toppers list: Raunak Jain secures Intermediate Rank 1
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India has released the provisional top 10 rank lists for the June 2026 Intermediate and Final examinations under Syllabus 2022.
How to watch 'The Shards' online — stream the Bret Easton Ellis adaptation from anywhere
Parties, wealth, drugs, and elite socialites collide with a serial-killer story — here's how to watch "The Shards" online and potentially for FREE.
GOP's Chances of Losing Major Races in Kansas as Hamilton, Holscher Win
Democrats are hoping to flip a Senate seat that they haven't won in nearly 100 years.
U.S. ambassador to skip peace ceremonies in Hiroshima and Nagasaki
This year's ceremonies will be the first missed by a U.S. ambassador since Rahm Emanuel skipped the event in Nagasaki in 2024.
Nepal mourns ‘generation lost’ to Broad Peak avalanche
• Around 500 mourners, monks gather in Kathmandu • Funeral of missing Pakistani climber held in Hunza • Efforts continue to recover bodies amid bad weather KATHMANDU/GILGIT: Hundreds of Nepalis held a…