Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
Luigi Mangione has admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after pleading guilty to federal charges of interstate stalking resulting in death.
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Ahn's calligraphy 'Independence' remains in limbo despite repatriation effort
A provincial government’s bid to bring home “Independence,” a calligraphic work by Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun, remains stalled as officials struggle to reach a deal with its Japanese…
I visited my family's ancestral home in Guangdong for the first time and found where our story began
The writer and her family travelled to Gulao, a water town in Heshan, Guangdong in China, where she rediscovered her heritage, lineage and an extended family.
Dems threaten EC over Senate case
The Democrat Party has threatened legal action against the Election Commission (EC) if it drops an alleged Senate vote-rigging case.
J&K administration says no work from home order for Pandits in Kashmir; CM Abdullah says ‘a credible threat cannot be taken lightly’
Rakesh Handu, a Pandit social activist, said he was in touch with the six Pandit employees whose names and mobile numbers figured in the threat letter online and “were shifted to Jammu”
122-year record heat kills nearly a million farm animals in South Korea
South Korea's record heat wave has killed close to a million farm animals and 1.83 million farmed fish, the agriculture and fisheries ministries said, with farmers reporting potato and watermelon…
Upset by Centre’s response on business rules, reservation report, Omar Abdullah warns of Gen Z-style agitation in J&K
J&K CM Omar Abdullah accused the Centre of dilly dallying on the issue of Transaction of Business Rules, mandatory to be drafted as per the J&K Reorganisation Act to define the roles and domains of…
A rock and a hard place: DAP at crossroads as congress weighs future
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP’s poor showing in Sabah, Johor and Negri Sembilan has put the party at a crossroads, with its Aug 16 national congress set to determine whether it stays in the unity government.
Kyiv sanctions Russian vessels, companies linked to exports of stolen Ukrainian grain
"The illegal export of Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories must have consequences for everyone involved: from companies and owners to captains and vessels," Sanctions…
Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Builders renovating a house in Belgium have discovered a stash of gold reportedly worth some €9m (£7.6m) sealed into the walls of its cellar. The construction workers stumbled across the hidden trove of gold bars and coins while drilling to lay new sewage pipes in the property in east Flanders earlier this week, local media [...] The post…
Trump brushes off concerns over US carrier crew welfare
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump dismissed concerns Friday over living conditions and the mental health of service members on a US aircraft carrier deployed against Iran, while confirming the ship would soon rotate out.
Ex-Cambridge Professor At Center of Plagiarism Row Found Dead
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, who resigned last week amid allegations of plagiarism and questions about his academic record, has been found dead at age 41 in London.
PKR congress opens amid electoral setbacks and reformist departures
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) heads into its national congress this weekend facing a pro...
Captain blamed for boat capsizing that killed 15 Indian tourists off Vietnam's largest island
Speedboat captain Nguyen Hong Hai is accused of underestimating the strong winds and high seas off Phu Quoc on July 11, capsizing his boat and killing 15 Indian tourists.
Power department employees assaulted, attacked by pet dogs while taking meter reading in Gwalior
Police said that there was an argument over the bill after which the accused — Beeru Tomar — unleashed his pet dogs on them, and that one of the employees suffered dog bite injuries
Ghanaian evacuee from South Africa dies on arrival in Accra
A Ghanaian national evacuated from South Africa as part of a government repatriation exercise has died shortly after arriving at the Accra International Airport.
ICE Detains Grandma With Green Card Due to COVID Delaying Return to US
ICE detained a green-card holder despite earlier dismissal of her deportation case, according to her attorney and family friend.
- North Carolina teacher Venkata Vasamsetty detained by ICE.
- Judge dismissed deportation case in May 2026.
- ICE holds her as not a green card holder despite ties to US.
Why Linda Mwananchi rally could expose ODM’s fault lines in Homa Bay
The Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday could become a revealing test of ODM’s political grip, exposing whether the party’s traditional grassroots dominance remains as strong as its leaders…
- Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay could expose ODM's internal divisions.
- ODM leaders discourage residents from supporting the rally, fearing exposure of vulnerabilities.
- Rally outcome may reveal whether alternative political voices are gaining traction in Homa Bay.
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, toppling buildings and killing at least 2
MAUMERE, Indonesia (AP) — A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, collapsing buildings and homes, killing at least two people and causing panic in a…
Lions and tigers begin a long-awaited rescue from a notorious Argentine zoo
LUJAN, Argentina (AP) — Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive — barely — for years in cramped concrete cages at a shuttered Argentine zoo began…
Polis sahkan 2 beranak rentung dalam nahas di Temerloh
Polis berkata pemandu lori tangki berusia 37 tahun hanya cedera ringan.
EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc
Washington said the bloc was enabling Chinese evasion of US tariffs and stepped up calls for it to roll back flagship green rules on businesses.
Venezuela frees more political prisoners amid post-Maduro talks
CARACAS: Venezuela freed dozens more political prisoners Friday, the government said, in a sign of progress in talks to reconcile the nation following Nicolas Maduro’s ouster.
Artefacts from across the globe returned to southern WA
Menang artefacts returned from museums across London, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Sydney are being showcased in a special exhibition in Albany.
Almost 30 years after Tupac was killed, a jury has been seated for a trial in his murder
Close to 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot near the Las Vegas Strip, 12 jurors and fouralternates have been selected and tasked with determining whether Duane “Keffe D” Davis is guilty of…
- Jury of 12 and 4 alternates selected for Tupac murder trial
- Duane Keffe D Davis faces charges in rapper's death
- Jury selection focused on unbiased jurors with no preconceptions
‘Completely unacceptable’: UK condemns Netanyahu for calling Britain an ‘Islamic republic’
British government says it has 'raised' the matter with Jerusalem * Araghchi says Iran in contact with mediators Pakistan and Qatar but no talks with US currently taking place The post ‘Completely…
News Wrap: Record-breaking heat wave grips Europe
In our news wrap Friday, a heat wave is breaking records across Europe, record-breaking rainfall triggered flooding across several cities in Japan, Hawaii is preparing for significant rain and strong…
Police detain drivers after Ismailia crash leaves 18 dead and 29 injured
Ismailia security authorities have detained under police guard the drivers of two pickup trucks involved in a horrific collision in the El-Dawawis area, near El-Qassasin.
Ex-minister stands by staffer's stat dec over claims of inconsistencies
Former Tasmanian Liberal minister Jane Howlett has faced questioning over a range of potential election guidelines issues, including claims that a statutory declaration she tabled in parliament…
Saskatoon woman volunteers to clean benches downtown
While downtown businesses advocate removing dirty benches, one Saskatoon volunteer spends her free time caring for them for the whole community.
Lions and tigers begin a long-awaited rescue from a notorious Argentine zoo
- Thirty lions and tigers rescued from Argentine zoo's former Luján Zoo
- Nine tigers and six lions relocated to Lionsrock sanctuary in South Africa
- Remaining animals transported to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado
Alberta mayors welcome more money for local housing infrastructure
A new bilateral program to accelerate homebuilding was announced in July with the funding set aside being used to set up water and wastewater infrastructure for homes.
Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and China
Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s tribute to Fidel Castro has drawn a blistering rebuke from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the political tensions surrounding Caracas’ rapprochement with Washington even as China seeks to preserve its economic interests in the South American country.
Parent engagement and more resources to get kids to school: What to expect this school year in Detroit
The coming school year will be an important one for addressing the transportation challenges that make it difficult for so many Detroit students to get to school. City officials on Friday announced a new ride share service pilot and a new initiative to help students feel…
US states seek US$200bil penalty in blockbuster Meta lawsuit
With more than three billion users across all of its apps, Meta will defend itself in the six-week-long trial beginning on Aug 18.
Greece toughens stance on illegal migration with new deportation plan
Eleven years into a migration crisis, Greece is trying to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete.
Obama-Appointed Judge Lets Trump Strip TPS From Somalis—‘Life Altering’
The case is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back TPS for migrants from multiple countries.
- Obama-appointed Judge Allison D. Burroughs rules in favor of ending TPS for Somalis.
- Approximately 1,100 Somali immigrants benefit from Temporary Protected Status.
- Ruling raises concerns over life-altering consequences for affected community.
Trump wanted to cripple Iran - now he might be handing Tehran a victory - opinion
Trump wanted America to take the lead. America took ownership. Now America owns the outcome. Iran’s regime survived. Its nuclear ambitions remain unresolved. And now the Strait of Hormuz is leverage.
Ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor embroiled in a plagiarism scandal, has been found dead. Police are investigating the unexpected death of the 41 Read More…
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will soon become US territory
President Trump announces plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after defeating Iran, despite ongoing stalemate over the vital shipping lane.
Tinubu congratulates Nigerian professor appointed as CEPI CEO
President Tinubu congratulates Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar on his appointment as CEO of CEPI, recognizing Nigeria’s growing global health leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-congratulates-nigerian-professor-appointed-as-cepi-ceo/
Kumanjayi Little Baby to be remembered at funeral service today
Hundreds of members of the Alice Springs community are expected to turn out dressed in pink to mourn Kumanjayi Little Baby at her funeral today.
Peru rehearses its response to a magnitude 8.8 quake off Lima and Callao
Peru held the year's second national multi-hazard drill on Friday, an exercise testing evacuation protocols and the response capacity of the public and the authorities to a possible magnitude 8.8 earthquake centered off the central coast of Lima and Callao.
Russia hunted civilians by drone in Kherson. Victims are suing the US firm they say helped connect the attackers
A New York networking company sold radios that let signals travel 100 kilometers. Ukrainian civilians say Russian drone…
Brooks and Atkins Stohr on 'woke' politics in America
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Kimberly Atkins Stohr of the Boston Globe join William Brangham to discuss the week in politics, including the surprising result in Wisconsin's Democratic primary, the…
‘Garbage piled up to the ceiling’: Older sister gets court order to clear sibling’s hoarded HDB unit
Five large trucks were reportedly needed to remove the accumulated belongings from the unit. This article ( ‘Garbage piled up to the ceiling’: Older sister gets court order to clear sibling’s hoarded…
State’s First 14-D Theatre At Indore Zoo, Nehru Park Pool To Open On August 16
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city is set to add two new attractions to its recreation and public-amenity landscape on Aug 16, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav scheduled to inaugurate the 14-D theatre at Indore Zoo and the new swimming pool at Nehru Park.
IAS Officer Neha Marvya Faces Staff Protest In Bhopal Over Alleged Misbehaviour And Threats
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The officers and employees of the Tribal Area Development Programme went on a pen-down strike in protest against their director, Neha Marvya's, style of working and raised slogans against her on Friday.
MP School Uniform Row: 56.6 Lakh Students Await Dresses Ahead Of Independence Day
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Government school students across Madhya Pradesh have been advised to attend the Independence Day celebrations on August 15 wearing their prescribed school uniform.
Pakatan BN-PN lebih kukuh jika dirancang awal, kata Hamzah
Presiden Wawasan berkata kedua-dua gabungan perlu menetapkan matlamat bersama sejak hari pertama dan berunding kerusi berdasarkan gambaran nasional.
BN-PN pact stronger if planned from outset, says Hamzah
The Wawasan president says the two coalitions must set common goals from day one and negotiate seats based on conditions in the national political landscape.
US threatens Iran with an "unprecedented" economic war
Washington asegura que está dispuesto a sostener un bloqueo contra Teherán de forma indefinida. Leer
After the World Cup and the eclipse, we return to harsh reality
Los políticos suelen agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo para intentar que se olviden sus fracasos. Ha ocurrido siempre. Esta vez, el Gobierno se ha aferrado con fuerza al gran éxito español en el Mundial de Fútbol y al espectáculo del eclipse total de sol del 12 de agosto. Leer
BBC Seeks to Subpoena Trump’s Children in $10 Billion Defamation Suit
The broadcaster wants testimony from Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner in the president’s lawsuit The post BBC Seeks to Subpoena Trump’s Children in $10 Billion Defamation Suit appeared…
Peña says the Milei-Lula crisis has not affected how Mercosur functions
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña said on Friday that the differences between his Argentine and Brazilian counterparts, Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have had no consequences for…
All evacuation orders downgraded for Quilpituk Creek wildfire, residents return home
All residents who were forced out of their homes due to the Quilpituk Creek wildfire, burning north of West Kelowna, were allowed to go home on Friday.