BJP bids to stave off JSP, RJD challenge as campaigning ends for Bankipur byelection
Candidates make final push to secure the seat in Bihar vacated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin following his election to the Rajya Sabha in April
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Four people rescued after fishing boat takes on water
Four people have been rescued by the RNLI after their fishing vessel began taking on water off the coast of Co Cork.
The Week in Alt Fuels: Net-zero battlelines
Competing proposals from Tuvalu, Brazil, Liberia and a four-country group can take the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework in very different directions.
GMS Week 32 – Corridor Opens, Conditions Apply
The week produced the war’s strangest artifact yet: a peace process with a price list. Iran and Oman agreed a temporary shipping corridor through Hormuz, explicitly not a full reopening, while US…
Ahead of proposed strike, Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij says talks with employees underway
Referring to their second demand regarding smart meters, Mr. Vij said that no tenders have yet been floated for the project and that the proposal is still under process
State Highways expedites work on ₹24-crore high-level bridge across Then Pennar river in Tiruvannamalai
The new bridge will be funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP) 2024-25
QCDC eyes largest national training programme
More than 1,000 students have been trained under the Qatar Career Development Center's My Career My Future programme, which the centre now intends to build into the largest national training sche...
WhatsApp scam costs Hong Kong man $1.27 million after criminals used AI voice notes to impersonate his father — experts say secret codewords are the best way to stay safe
Scammers used AI to steal $1.27 million from a Hong Kong man as experts say a secret codeword can keep you safe.
An SG61 treat: Get up to $180 in FairPrice vouchers with your Straits Times subscription
The monetary value of the supermarket vouchers has increased from 2025.
Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed.
Spain imposes border checks on Italy as migrant showdown grows
"A torpedo fired at the hull of European unity," said Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, criticising Italy’s border restrictions.
Kirk Cousins gets into Maxx Crosby's face after hits at Raiders training camp
Training camp scuffles are relatively commonplace in the NFL, even among stars. What we know about Kirk Cousins and Maxx Crosby's tiff at Raiders camp.
From ‘The Lion’ to ‘The Tiger“: Conservative Trump allies gain ground in Latin America
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California craft liquor delivery is about to go away thanks to big money lobbying
For six years, Californians have been able to shake up a craft cocktail at home using alcohol delivered to their doorstep. Now, it’s last call for…
The fight over Trump’s White House ballroom just took a dramatic turn
President Trump’s controversial plan to build an enormous ballroom adjacent to—and larger than—the White House just ground to a halt. A federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., ruled on Friday that Trump’s ballroom construction isn’t lawful and must stop.
Child at Center of Texas Brain-Death Dispute Is Taken Off Life Support and Dies
(MedPage Today) -- A 2-year-old girl whose parents sued a Texas hospital to prevent it from testing if she was brain-dead after she drowned in a hotel pool on Memorial Day has been removed from life support and died, her family said this week...
US judge blocks Pentagon’s ‘Chinese military’ label for WuXi AppTec
A US federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Chinese biotechnology group WuXi AppTec as a “Chinese military company”, finding that defence officials repeatedly…
‘Wonka 2’ Is Not ‘Delayed Indefinitely,’ Warner Bros. and Writer Clarify
"My quotes were taken little out of context by some people," original screenwriter Simon Farnaby explains The post ‘Wonka 2’ Is Not ‘Delayed Indefinitely,’ Warner Bros.
These Chicago school board incumbents face no opponents. What does that mean for voters?
Katrina Kasten, a mother of two CPS students on the North Side, remembers a lot of political flyers and canvassers at her door two years ago when the city’s first school board elections were underway.
Why California Is Still a Climate Bellwether
The country's largest state is still trying to address climate change—and the direction couldn't be more different from the signal out of D.C.
Trump’s Déjà-Vu Moment on Birthright Citizenship
The president’s latest attempt to limit who is an American by birth is plagued by weak legal arguments and nonsensical claims.
Abia pledges improved welfare for corps members
Abia State Government unveils comprehensive welfare, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship initiatives for Batch B Stream II corps members, prioritizing the Read More…
Hivemind AI software carries out first on-water 'swarming test' in Taiwan mission
Hivemind autonomously directed Thunder Tiger drone boats through Taiwan's first coordinated maritime swarming exercise, expanding autonomous defence capabilities at sea.
Gender Minister begins Northern Region tour to monitor LEAP enrolment exercise
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has begun a three-day working visit to the Northern and North East regions to monitor the ongoing Livelihood…
Colombian left begins resistance against new president: “Abelardo de la Espriella will be an agent of the United States”
Senator and former presidential candidate Iván Cepeda repeated his call to civil disobedience from Barranquilla, at an alternative event to the official inauguration.
China’s Asian Affairs Reshuffle
The elevation of a former ambassador to Mongolia signals a shift in diplomatic execution – but the change can only go so far.
Ukraine’s Zelensky makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Friday for his first official visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries that have maintained friendly relations with Russia despite its…
Bitcoin Payment Service BTCPay Warns Critical Flaw Is Under Active Attack
Bitcoin company BTCPay Server told users to install the latest version of the server and replace credentials that may have been exposed.
Meet the woman bringing adobe back to a Maya village
All natural, climate-controlled and sustainable, adobe construction is making a comeback in a Maya village, thanks mainly to the efforts of one woman, writes Bel Woodhouse.
Energy Affordability Trumps Climate in US Midterm Races
Elevated US gasoline and electricity prices are seeping into the upcoming midterm elections in November. Candidates are prioritizing consumer affordability over the environment, with Democrats linking…
Vulnerable community members push for Census recognition
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has sent field officers to services helping people without permanent homes to ensure everyone can be counted in Tuesday's Census.
Dutchman arrested in Ghana for cocaine trafficking was wanted in The Netherlands for shooting in a hospital
A Dutchman who has been arrested in Ghana for cocaine trafficking was on the wanted list of police in his home country, The Netherlands for a shooting incident involving him and his brother.
Democratic establishment uses a ‘vulnerability’ attack on the left
Rep. Angie Craig is warning that fraud investigations could dog her progressive rival for Minnesota Senate, and she’s not alone.
GAUA resumes nationwide strike over pay disparities
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has announced the resumption of its suspended nationwide strike.
Iran's Araghchi praises military, urges Muslim unity
Iran's Araghchi praises military, urges Muslim unity Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Iran's armed forces had demonstrated their readiness and strength in confronting what…
Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over Europe
Security concerns, control over fishing rights and rising living costs are shaping Iceland's debate over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union.
Migrant tunnels in Lithuania direct suspicion towards Minsk
Lithuania's border guards have discovered tunnels through which migrants are trying to enter the country from Belarus. Analysts see them as a means to destabilize the country.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is making his first visit to Serbia. His host, President Aleksandar Vucic, hopes to score points with the EU, while Zelenskyy seeks more arms from a country that remains…
DOJ's top prosecutor in LA hires aide with pending battery charge, DUIs
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli hired former top aide Shawn Lewis to be a federal law enforcement liaison, though Lewis has three prior convictions for driving under the influence and a…
The Murder of a Uyghur in America Spotlights the Dangers for the Diaspora
China’s transnational repression is real, and host governments themselves are now playing a role in pressuring Uyghur communities.
Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says icon's masseur
Seven healthcare professionals are facing trial in Argentina over allegations of negligence that may have contributed to Maradona’s death in 2020.
Rethinking assessment, achievement and ranking in Ghanaian education
The Elders of Nunyãdume tell of a teacher who gathered ten children beneath the village tree and taught them to climb. At the end of the year, nine could climb the tree. The villagers celebrated.
Idaho shooting video shows gunman start deadly rampage in In-N-Out drive-thru
Three people were killed in the shooting that started at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Nigeria: Police and Obsession With Extortion
[This Day] Extortion, both official and unofficial, is now commonplace in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have been extorted at one point or another, with just as many Nigerians participating in extorting…
Nigeria: Presidency, the Cardinal and Many Truths
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Nigeria: The Right to Disagree
[This Day] The notion that public policy critics cannot be wrong is misconceived, writes Bolaji ADEBIYI
Mexico reestablishes diplomatic relations with Peru: Friday’s mañanera recapped
Peruvian political asylee Bettsy Chávez landed safely in Mexico as Sheinbaum announced restored relations with Peru, at a press conference also covering inflation, avocado exports and an ex-governor's…
Russian attacks on critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure destroy key facilities ahead of winter
Russia hit seven Naftogaz facilities in eastern Ukraine overnight, destroying critical equipment and forcing multiple sites to shut down.
Israel, Lebanon agree on countries to monitor Hezbollah disarmament deal
The United States has been trying to broker an end to fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has raged since March.
Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions
The New York Times has previously released reports fueling accusations of anti-Israel bias, particularly a May opinion piece alleging Israeli use of dogs to rape Palestinian detainees.
Jerusalem’s Armenians are under attack, and the world is looking away - opinion
For decades, the Armenian community of East Jerusalem has endured harassment, intimidation, and discrimination by extremist haredi (ultra-Orthodox) and nationalist Jewish youths.
Why China’s Elites Still Want to Leave
Social callousness pushes even the prosperous to seek new lives overseas.
Ex-IG Okiro visits CityBoy Movement office in Abia, lauds Seyi Tinubu
Former IGP Mike Okiro visited the CityBoy Movement office in Abia, commending Seyi Tinubu for the initiative and urging support for President Bola Tinubu’s Read More…
Nigeria’s public debt hit N159.35tn in March — DMO
Nigeria’s total public debt stock surged to N159.35tn by March 2026, according to the DMO. Discover the latest figures and implications for the economy.
Cory Doctorow thinks Australia should be worried about digital sovereignty
Cory Doctorow says the AI revolution promised by tech bros isn't inevitable but the bursting of an AI bubble is. He wants to remind us another future is possible.
Albanese returns to a gambling debate ready to catch fire
The explosive evidence heard at a two-day inquiry into Labor's proposed crackdown on wagering advertising has proved a watershed moment for the increasingly friendless bill.
Russia’s Labor Shortage Worsens as Central Asian Workers Stay Away
The bad economic news keeps coming for the Russian economy. An analysis of Russian government data by the business daily Vedomosti shows that the influx of Central Asian labor migrants to Russia fell by roughly 15 percent during the first half of 2026, deepening an already critical labor shortage in the country.