Utah LDS Church shooting update: 1 killed, 2 injured after gunfire erupts at Kearns funeral
As a precaution, Kearns Junior High School, West Kearns Elementary and David Gourley Elementary were placed under secure protocols following the shooting.
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What Trump Officials Mean by “Never”
The claim that the president could not possibly do something unethical marks a new frontier of impunity by the administration.
King’s College concession sparks mass protest threat
The proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, to its old boys has sparked widespread opposition, with parents and read more King’s College concession sparks mass protest threat
Medical board urges concessions for Imran
Notes 73-year-old prisoner at risk of complications due to stress
Scare at Benalmadena hotel as fire forces partial evacuation of nearly 300 guests
Nearly 300 holidaymakers staying at Spirit Hotel Benalmadena faced a sudden scare on Sunday night when flames broke out inside […]
Left parties renew call to scrap NTA, NEP after UGC-NET paper errors
CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML) say the retest announcement exposes deep flaws in the examination system; demand an overhaul of the education policy and testing mechanism
Mangione's NYC trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
Luigi Mangione's lawyers have described him as a "pawn in parallel prosecutions" and accused state and federal prosecutors of "trying to punish him twice for the exact conduct".
Baselines and biases: The trouble with opinion polls in race to the local elections
The issue is not the reliability or otherwise of polling data, it is pollsters’ interpretation of that data that policy preferences shine through, confirming alignment with some of the contestants.
- Opinion polls in South Africa's 2026 local elections are questioned for reliability and quality.
- SRF survey shows ANC losing support, DA and EFF gaining, but influenced by DA ties.
- Analysts use 2024 election results to calculate potential baselines for upcoming polls.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: Visits to alleged Big Five cartel boss cemented Carrim, Matlala business ties
While organised crime-accused Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala has told the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry some details about his dealings with various police officers and controversial people, he has also held…
HUNGRY HOMES: At the heart of the home, gogo Toti goes without so grandchildren can eat
Gogo Thozama Toti (68) of Emaxelegwini near Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, routinely skips meals so her grandchildren can eat. Noodles for the kids, hunger for the adults in her three-roomed mud home.
Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place
- Federal government plans to repeal EV sales mandate in Canada
- Mandate required EVs to make up 20% of auto sales by 2024
- No new stringent emission standards finalized before mandate repeal
When the sirens become a national anthem: confronting Ghana’s road accident crisis
There is a growing crisis unfolding on our roads, and we must confront it with honesty, urgency, and a collective determination to act.
JB Pritzker’s education record earns him key reelection endorsement from Illinois teachers union
Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who is seeking reelection this November, received a key endorsement on his education policies from the state’s largest union this week. Monday’s announcement marks the third time the Illinois Education Association , which represents more than 135,000 teachers,…
Labour hire company and four farms face more than $3 million in fines
A major labour hire legal case is set to begin in the Victorian Supreme Court and could see those accused face fines totalling more than $3 million.
Pornhub's Parent Company to Pay $120 Million to Settle Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
The deal settles class action lawsuits claiming Mindgeek's sites hosted and profited from abuse videos of minors.
2baba’s wife Natasha emerges Edo House of Assembly Minority Leader
Natasha Osawaru, the wife of singer 2Baba, has emerged as the Edo State House of Assembly minority leader. The lawmaker representing Egor Constituency was announced as the minority leader during…
Cocaine Shipment in Ecuador Had Packages Featuring a Football Star’s Face
Ecuadorian police have seized a major cocaine shipment whose packages carried an unexpected image: the face of Norwegian football star Erling Haaland.
A Second ADNOC Strike in a Week as Koh-e-Mubarak Hardens Into an Evasion Hub
At a Glance • Two ADNOC-affiliated vessels were struck by UAVs while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on August 14, with no injuries reported, in the second ADNOC-linked incident in under a week.
Qatar Charity empowers needy families economically in Somaliland
With the support of philanthropists, Qatar Charity (QC), in co-operation with Somaliland’s ministry of employment, social affairs and family, delivered economic empowerment projects benefiting 113…
Qatar’s youth‑first turn redefining leadership, innovation, purpose
Qatar’s latest national story is not simply about growth; it is about who gets to write the next chapter. By placing young people at the centre of planning, policy and innovation, the state has moved…
DI welcomes master’s and PhD students for 2026-27 academic year
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) held an orientation session yesterday to welcome students admitted to its PhD and master’s programmes for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Curb attacks on journalists
Journalists’ motor vehicles were pelted with stones, seriously injuring some of them.
Abuse of social media by teachers must stop
Constitution guarantees the freedom of expression, but this does not condone propaganda...
At least 7 killed in Ukrainian air attacks on Russia
agencieskiev/moscowAt least seven people have been killed and four wounded in Ukrainian missile and drone attacks on Russia.Acting Belgorod Governor Alexander Shuvaev said at least...
Zambia’s president extends election lead as contested vote count continues
agenciesLusaka Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has extended his lead in the country’s general election as vote counting continues.With 71 percent of constituencies announcing...
Iran says ready for US ground operations as MoU expires
agenciestehranIranian authorities have signalled they could shift to a more offensive approach to the war with the United States as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Washing...
Race to save cherry blossom avenue dedicated to Vietnam vets
Providing bursts of blooms in spring and a canopy of shade in summer, Bowral's avenue of soldier-like trees is being tested by disease.
GPU Swapping Spree Halted After Suspected Thieves Lose Power During Esports Hotel Heist
They would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for that meddling electrician.
Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US ties
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors…
Iraq, Iran discuss drone attack on Kurdish PM's office
Iraq, Iran discuss drone attack on Kurdish PM's office Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to discuss the drone strikes on the Kurdistan…
Nine top security hotspots to watch across Nigeria as SBM flags areas at risk of fresh violence
A new security report from the SBM Intelligence has identified several communities and corrridors across Nigeria, where there is an read more Nine top security hotspots to watch across Nigeria as SBM…
Meta might be on the hook for $1.4 trillion if it loses a landmark lawsuit and that would truly mark the end of social media as we know it
Meta and Mark Zuckerberg are about to face their toughest trial yet. How the huge State AG's lawsuit could force Meta to make some difficult decisions.
Prime Minister, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister hold hold phone call
<p>Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait HE Sheikh Jarrah Jaber…
Taraba taskforce returns over 100 seized mining machines to owners
The Taraba State Taskforce on Anti-Illegal Mining on Monday returned more than 100 heavy-duty machines seized from illegal mining sites to their owners at Mayo Kam, in Bali Local Government Council of…
Western Railway Turns To Nano Coating To Tackle Gutkha Stains At High-Footfall Stations After 12,265 Spitting Cases
Mumbai: Western Railway is expanding the use of a special anti-stain nano coating at stations with high passenger footfall and areas prone to paan and gutkha stains, following a pilot project at…
Zelenskyy delays filling key ministerial posts
The Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) will not vote to appoint defense and foreign ministers on Aug. 18 as previously expected, since President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not submitted the…
‘Irish convicts were the original boat people’
Pat Conroy on AUKUS doubters, multiculturalism and Australia's broken system.
Prominent anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg sentenced to 11 years behind bars for speaking out against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Earlier today, judge Viktoria Malyamova of the Pskov City Court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, the 63-year-old deputy chairman of the liberal Yabloko party and a well-known anti-war politician, to 11 years…
Faulty extension cord blamed for N.S. fire that killed 10K chickens
As for the investigation to determine who is responsible for the chickens’ deaths, RCMP say no one has been charged because of a lack of evidence.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1636: Ukraine’s new targeting system puts a price tag on every strike
Russia's Arena-M active protection system, despite finally reaching the front, is struggling to stop the volume of Ukrainian FPV drones.
Colombia’s State Broadcaster Reviews US$32 Million of Contracts
New management of Colombia's public media system will review more than 1,051 contracts worth over COP 100,000 million (about US$32 million).
Peru Finance Minister Calls Teacher Pension Law Illegal
Elmer Cuba says Congress overstepped its powers with a S/3,500.70 pension law and plans a court challenge. The post Peru Finance Minister Calls Teacher Pension Law Illegal appeared first on The Rio…
A Substation Fire Blacks Out an Argentine City
A fire at a key substation left thousands without electricity in La Plata. Restoration is ongoing, but no customer count has been published.
Inside Labor’s $2bn Pfas fight, why supermarkets want to scan faces, Trump threatens to bomb Oman
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? A massive Australian government lawsuit against 3M claims the American industrial conglomerate knew about the dangers of hazardous “forever chemicals” in…
Ledama vows to limit campaign period to 3 months if he becomes president
Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has called for Kenya’s official campaign period to be limited to three months, warning that prolonged political activity is contributing to violence, insults and division.
Mitch McConnell Is Getting More Paid Time Off Than Women Who Give Birth
Senator Mitch McConnell has continued to receive his full salary while being absent from the Senate for medical reasons.
Sudanese national arrested for transporting violators in Jazan
JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Sudanese national for transporting six Ethiopian nationals who violated the Border Security Law.
Mangione state trial postponed after federal guilty plea
Luigi Mangione's trial on New York state murder and weapons charges over the 2024 killing of a health insurance CEO was postponed, after the 28-year-old pleaded guilty last week to separate federal…
A high-stakes vote on wealth, power and inequality is looming
California is home to many billionaires. Soon, it will vote on a proposed wealth tax.
Civil Defense requires third-party insurance for licensing and renewals of certain activities
RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense emphasized the importance of obtaining the approved insurance product of third-party cooperative insurance when issuing or renewing licenses for high-risk or densely populated activities.
GOC 8 Division Visits Kebbe Over Fresh Lakurawa Attacks, Rallies Border Communities
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, has paid an operational assessment visit to the Forward Operating
Yerevan-based group posed as US carriers, stole freight and converted proceeds to crypto, Armenian police say
Armenian and U.S. authorities are searching for victims and similar operations following the July 23 cybercrime raid. The post Yerevan-based group posed as US carriers, stole freight and converted…
Saskatoon zoo’s beloved grizzly bear euthanized following a decline in health
Koda was humanely euthanized after 'careful consideration' when staff noticed a decline in his health, zoo officials said in a news release Monday.
Australia politics live: Greens say Labor and Coalition deal on gambling ad laws a ‘smokescreen’
Greens spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young says opt-out system doesn’t acknowledge ‘how the internet actually works. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast…
Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Two Penn State fraternities are at the center of a cocaine trafficking ring bust, leading to charges against 14 people, authorities said.
North Korea, Russia Reaffirm Ties on Korean Liberation Day Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed deepening of ties on Sunday, Aug. 16, as Moscow-Pyongyang military cooperation continues to grow.
Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial postponed amid double jeopardy challenge
The trial had been scheduled to begin on September 8. Mangione, who pleaded guilty last week to separate federal charges, has pleaded not guilty to the state charges.
- Luigi Mangione's murder trial postponed due to double jeopardy challenge
- Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges last week
- Next state court appearance set for December 10, trial not in September
MP Schools To Get Up To ₹1 Lakh Annual Grant Based On Student Strength
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Schools in Madhya Pradesh will receive an annual grant for basic facilities based on their student strength. Schools with more than 1,000 students will receive up to Rs 1 lakh annually.