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Search teams comb Colombia rubble nearly a week after quake as aid effort expands
Emergency workers continue searching through unstable piles of concrete as rescue efforts increasingly shift towards recovering bodies.
Vehicles damaged and people injured as hired goons attack Linda Mwananchi Homa Bay rallies
Chaos rocked the Linda Mwananchi rallies in Homa Bay County on Sunday as at least one vehicle was torched, several people including journalists injured and 17 suspects arrested.
1 dead in Hawaii as Lala, now a tropical storm, moves west
One person is dead and tens of thousands have lost power after Hurricane Lala lashed parts of Hawaii overnight, before weakening slightly Sunday morning to a tropical storm with 70 mph sustained winds…
Stop rising goon attacks and political intolerance
The goon attacks should be strongly condemned, and the culprits pursued and punished
Despite Morocco’s economic boom, youth eye Europe
AgenciesWhen 72,000 would-be migrants crossed from Morocco to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta last month, it revived memories of previous European migration crises, but a key differen...
Russia investigates German journalist
dpaMoscowRussian authorities have opened a criminal case against a German journalist over a question he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference about the...
Australian state launches gun buyback scheme
dpaSydneyAustralia on Sunday revealed details of a buyback scheme for firearms made illegal following a deadly mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach in December. The shooting saw t...
Resilient Linda Mwananchi defies odds, storms Homa Bay in defiance
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo and Babu Owino, held rallies in Homa Bay despite alleged road blockades, intimidation and violence.
Search ongoing for missing pilot in Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes region
Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre said Sunday that a search for a missing pilot was ongoing in the Kawartha Lakes region of southern Ontario, near Balsam Lake.
Adamawa man arraigned for stealing 27 pieces of women’s underwear
A 27-year-old man in Adamawa State, Muktar Shehu, has been arraigned over the alleged theft of 27 pieces of underwear belonging to a woman.
Colts, Pacers donate $250k to disaster relief amid historic Indiana floods
Donating a combined $250,000, leaders of Indiana's major sports franchises urged Hoosiers to band together to help their neighbors.
Live: Record number of 'shonks' banned from NDIS
A record number of so-called "shonks" have been banned from the National Disability Insurance Scheme this year, the federal government says. Follow live.
Wildfires: Fire in the High Venn - Evacuation ordered near Monschau
Due to the forest fire in the Belgian High Fens, parts of the local residents in Germany have to leave their homes. An emergency shelter has been set up near Monschau.
Fake site exposes alleged spy scheme; Sally McManus’s farewell; Sam Neill honoured at Logies
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? We report today on a curious case linking a fake website impersonating a Brisbane consultancy firm with what the FBI claims is a campaign to recruit Chinese spies. Meanwhile, we speak with the outgoing ACTU secretary, Sally McManus, whose tenure…
‘Cannot be seized with a tweet’: Iran rejects Trump’s plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
The comments came as a 60-day negotiating period between the US and Iran is set to expire on Monday, with no direct talks currently taking place between the two sides.
UHAS halts semester exams over administrative, logistical issues
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has suspended its ongoing End-of-Second-Semester Examinations for the 2025/2026 academic year with immediate effect.
Teens arrested after e-bike chase involving police helicopter
Six teenagers, the youngest of them 14, have been arrested after allegedly leading police on a chase through the Adelaide CBD.
Multiple people dead as flooding continues in Indiana
Some parts of Indiana received more than 11 inches of rainfall over three days, beginning Aug. 11, causing record floods. Several suburbs of Indianapolis also underwater.
ECG announces planned maintenance outages in parts of Ashanti Region
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced planned maintenance works in parts of the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply to…
Russian drone strikes civilian car in Sumy, killing 59-year-old man and injuring woman
A Russian drone struck a civilian car in Sumy, killing a 59-year-old man and injuring a 50-year-old woman, the Sumy Regional Military Administration said on Aug. 16.
After Trump Says Carrier Deployment Not Long Enough, Mullen Warns of Risks
About 5,000 sailors and Marines are aboard the carrier, which has operated for more than 200 consecutive days without a port call.
- Trump criticizes USS Abraham Lincoln's eight-month deployment as too short.
- Admiral Mike Mullen warns of risks to crew readiness and morale from extended sea time.
- Lawmakers demand answers on deteriorating living conditions and mental health concerns.
WRACK AND RUIN: Ball in SAPS’s court over R38m Gqeberha police flats fix
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has heard the calls about the deteriorating state of the Algoa Park police barracks in Gqeberha.
21 Khyber schools still await reconstruction
China-aided project rebuilds 50 schools, but 8 more institutions, 21 district buildings remain wrecked
28 Central Railway Stations Without Water Testing Kits, CAG Flags Monitoring Gap
Mumbai: Central Railway's water quality monitoring system has come under scrutiny after the CAG found that 28 of its stations did not have the testing kits required to check drinking water quality. The audit finding assumes greater significance as water samples from four Central Railway stations CSMT, Kalyan, Bhiwandi Road and Lonavala…
Surrendered Naxalites Hold Tricolour For First Time On Independence Day In MP’s Balaghat
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Naxalites who surrendered after a long period of armed insurgency became the part of the Independence Day celebrations in Balaghat on Saturday.
Three dead and new ravages from floods caused by intense rains in Venezuela
The overflow of several streams is affecting several central roads in Caracas, where there are people affected by the earthquake, and another four states of the country.
'Terrifying' moment Sydney couple's home fell 'to bits' in Colombia quake
The lives of Sydney couple Christian Bitancurt and Ana Maria Chaves, who recently relocated to Colombia, have been uprooted after the magnitude-7.4 earthquake.
Hajj Ministry begins preparatory meetings for Hajj 2027 with over 75 countries
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun a series of preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries worldwide ahead of the 2027 Hajj season.
Ganduje’s son returns to APC after 3 months in Kwankwaso’s NDC
Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former Governor of Kano State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to the ruling party after…
Prosecutors Focus on Four Businesses Tied to Dodgers Owner Mark Walter
Proceeds from loans made by Walter’s insurers passed through firms purportedly controlled by each of these four entities.
War in Ukraine today: latest news, 16 August 2026 (photo)
It has been the 1635 th day of the Ukrainian resistance to the russian military aggression. What happened in Ukraine today: Here is operational information of the General Staff as of 4 pm: On 16…
Kindiki fires back at Gachagua in blistering response to voice jibes
"You can mock my voice all you want. But I won’t stoop to your lowly level by trying to respond or by discussing your not so great anatomy."
- Kithure Kindiki retaliates against Rigathi Gachagua's voice jibes in 2027 election buildup.
- Kindiki denounces Gachagua's political career as disgraceful, unremarkable, and wasted.
- Deputy President asserts intent to build broader coalition, challenge Gachagua's influence.
Mitch McConnell update: Andy Beshear slams Kentucky senator's silence amid health concerns; 'I've heard nothing back'
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear says Mitch McConnell has not responded to his requests for a health update following the senator's hospitalization.
Exclusive poll shows nearly half of respondents defecting from Victorian Labor. What do these voters care about?
Victorian voters surveyed named cost of living, crime and health as their top three policy issues, with just over three months until the next state election.
Sexual harassment has no place in educational institutions – Education Ministry
Deputy Director of the Tertiary Directorate at the Ministry of Education, Harriet Krakani, says sexual harassment has no place in Ghana’s educational institutions.
Five killed in Kano building collapse
No fewer than five people died, while nine others were rescued after two buildings collapsed during heavy rainfall in different parts of Kano State on Saturday.
CEO Club Ukraine director Dmytro Karchuk returns home after detention in Poland
CEO Club Ukraine director Dmytro Karchuk returned home after spending 2 1/2 weeks in custody in Poland following his detention under a European arrest warrant issued by Germany in a bicycle theft…
‘You vote with your bike’: cyclists celebrate freedoms, call for increased safety
- Over 100 cyclists participated in Winnipeg's Fancy Women Bike Ride.
- Event encourages candidates to address active transportation plans.
- Cyclists highlight benefits of city's active transportation network.
Ukraine could use its own ballistic missiles against Russia by year-end, Fedorov tells CBS News
"We need to defeat Russia in every technological cycle, and we have to make decisions 24/7," the former defense minister said in an interview published on Aug. 16.
Young Researcher Searches for Missing 'Pumpkin' Bombs
The United States dropped 49 mock atomic bombs across Japan in the closing weeks of World War II, killing around 400 people as American air crews practiced the techniques later used in the atomic…
- U.S. conducted 49 mock atomic bomb tests in Japan during WWII, known as Pumpkin bombs.
- Nara was the only Kansai region not targeted in these practice missions.
Prime Minister, Saudi Foreign Minister hold phone conversation
<p>Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HH Prince Faisal…
ANC says service delivery has improved since 2021 local elections
The ANC is set to launch its 2026 Local Government Elections Manifesto next Sunday, 23rd August.
- ANC highlights service delivery improvements since 2021 local elections
- Load shedding eliminated, but load reduction persists in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
- Informal settlements decreased from 16.2% to 8.1%
Prime Minister, Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister hold phone call
<p>Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the…
12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Authorities on Sunday searched for more bodies from an over loaded ferry that…
- 12 more bodies recovered, death toll rises to 84
- Disaster occurred on Tuesday, August 12, 2026
- 77 rescued, ferry overloaded with passengers
Osun poll: Your strides paid off, NGF hails Adeleke’s re-election
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum congratulates Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, citing his strides and the electorate’s confidence.
Sabari rail project: landowners meet Minister, Chalakudy MP
A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M.
TRC ROULETTE : Declassified document shows ANC were favourable to offering indemnity to apartheid-era crimes.
Minutes reveal former apartheid president FW De Klerk told his final Cabinet meeting that an agreement with Nelson Mandela and the ANC on indemnity for apartheid crimes was reached 48 hours before the…
Petition to Ban Customer Tabs in Osaka's Host Clubs
Hosts in Osaka's Minami entertainment district have launched an unusual petition campaign calling for an end to deferred payments at host clubs, as disputes continue over large customer debts known as…
- Host clubs in Osaka's Minami district petition to ban deferred payments.
- Concerns over customers using host clubs to settle debts.
- Campaign aims to reduce dissatisfaction among customers and hosts.
AMCU President says democratic government has failed working class
AMCU has stressed that it's working hard to ensure that the harsh living conditions are improved.
- Thirty-four striking mineworkers killed in Marikana massacre 2012, no one held accountable.
- Union demands better worker safety, unfulfilled promises of housing and infrastructure.
Prime Minister, Syrian Foreign Minister hold telephone conversation
<p>Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, and HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic…
Several dead and seriously injured in head-on motorway collision in Ireland
A number of people have died and others have been seriously injured in a crash involving a car driving in the wrong direction on a highway in Ireland, Irish police said.
Leaked audio reveals Iranian Basij, IRGC on alert over protest fears
A secret recording from Pakdasht exposes deep concern among Iran's Basij and Revolutionary Guard over potential unrest and declining public support.
Questions raised over hospital dustbin procurement in Bihar
RJD targets BJP over alleged irregularities in hospital dustbin purchases, while BMSICL officials defend the procurement process, saying there is a significant difference between ordinary dustbins and those procured for hospitals