Election-O-Mat: Which party fits you in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt
On 6 September, the state elections will take place in Saxony-Anhalt. The Wahl-O-Mat shows you which party best represents your interests.
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Former Minister Eshwarappa hopeful of changes in Karnataka BJP unit
Changes will take place. I am hopeful of that. I have played my own role in building the party in the State, he says
4 Injured in Stun Grenade Accident at Moscow Region School
Regional prosecutors said they were investigating the incident, which took place in the city of Shchyolkovo, located northeast of Moscow.
- Four people injured in stun grenade accident during school drill.
- Incident occurred in Shchyolkovo, northeast of Moscow.
- Regional health ministry reports three injured hospitalized.
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 13:21 Tehran says the waterway will remain closed…
Zaqy Mohamad ‘deeply disturbed’ by sexual assault case involving young children at mosque
Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Zaqy Mohamad said that he has asked the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) to review safeguards around informal activities and gatherings…
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities despite government investigations that were rushed and incomplete or that failed to…
The American West Is Quietly Having a Terrible Fire Season
More land has burned so far this year than in any year in the past decade.
GES denies cancellation of Free SHS, warns against GH¢1,500 ‘chop box’ payment
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Director-General has cancelled the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy and directed parents…
Madlanga evidence suggest taxi boss Msibi was linked to dagga project
Chaskalson said the chats, photographs and videos appeared to show cultivation activities.
Bengaluru woman and lover kill husband, 5-year-old son: Police
According to the police, the two allegedly conspired to kill the husband and also killed the son when he witnessed the murder
When prey instinct strikes: fast ways to save small pets from big dogs
The safe handling of dogs has become the subject of intense social media debate in Hong Kong after two small pets were fatally mauled by a large canine on the loose on Monday.
Bullion Trader's Employee Gangs Up With Tea Seller To Execute ₹7.5-Crore Gold & Silver Robbery In MP's Ratlam
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): 48 hours after a bullion trader was robbed of gold and silver worth ₹7.5 crore in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam, police arrested six accused.
Philippine school shooter kills fellow student and himself in livestreamed attack
Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in southern city of Zamboanga A student livestreamed himself shooting and killing another pupil in a classroom in the southern…
Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is a "new American territory"
He has posted an image on the social network Truth in which the strait appears surrounded by a circle and accompanied by the text "NEW US territory".
ABC Sues the FCC
ABC sued the FCC on Tuesday, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights and waging a "retaliatory campaign" against the network. ABC Sues the FCC Alex Young
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
Middle East: Statement on killings in Gaza: Klingbeil calls for consequences
The words of an Israeli police minister are shocking. The call to kill Palestinians in Gaza is inhumane, says the German Vice Chancellor. What he is demanding now.
Mumbai Local: Scuffle Breaks Out In Ladies’ Compartment Of Andheri-Virar Local, Video Goes Viral
Mumbai: A scuffle reportedly broke out between women in the ladies’ compartment of a Mumbai local train travelling from Andheri towards Virar, with a video of the incident going viral on social media…
Uganda’s Succession Plan Is Already Underway
The president’s son is wielding increased power with impunity.
Delhi Revises Class IX System: Vocational Education, Third Language Made Mandatory
New Delhi, Aug 17: The Delhi Government revised the Class IX examination and promotion system from the current academic session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory while…
UK PM not embarrassed by messages with fake Trump aide
New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed he had exchanged messages with someone pretending to be US President Donald Trump's chief of staff.
Syria, US say Israel struck military air base in Idlib province
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says strikes came after a Turkish military delegation visited the airfield to discuss its reactivation.
Tinubu’s 2027 election will be easier than 2023, says Wike
Nyesom Wike predicts President Bola Tinubu will have an easier path to victory in the 2027 election due to a weakened opposition.
Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council to boost cooperation with concrete initiatives
King Salman chaired the Cabinet meeting in Jeddah, where ministers highlighted the new Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council and reviewed regional cooperation.
Russia claims it downed a record 1,671 drones—as fires burn across Moscow Oblast
A drone struck another Wildberries warehouse, but this one caused no major fire as others had in previous strikes.
Ekurhuleni tender, WhatsApp chats and a R3.5m London trip: Madlanga Commission unpacks the Msibi-Mashazi-Nxumalo trail
The commission was presented with WhatsApp exchanges extracted from Msibi’s phone.
Gachagua reveals role he will take if not chosen as Opposition flagbearer
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he will take up the role of director of the presidential campaign if he is not chosen as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027…
Renaming Florida's Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump cost an estimated $5.5 million. Take a look at the changes.
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport, featuring new signage with the presidential seal.
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
Two Egyptian sailors freed after months in detention in Iran
Dubai: Two Egyptian sailors detained aboard the vessel "Reem Al Bihar" at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port since January have been released and cleared to return home, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said on Tuesday that diplomatic efforts conducted over several months had secured the sailors’ release and departure from Iran, with…
Milei-linked political consultant detained in Bolivia after shooting of former partner
Political consultant , a key digital strategist behind Milei's 2023 presidential campaign, detained in Bolivian city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra while attempting to board a flight to Buenos Aires…
Gachagua: I will tell Johanna Ng’eno’s mother what killed her son
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will report to the mother of the late Member of Parliament Johanna Ng’eno on what he believes killed her son during his tour of Emurua…
Mortuaries and Funerals Agency to deploy ‘funeral police’ nationwide to prevent corpse abuse
Ghana’s Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MOFFA) plans to deploy personnel to all districts to monitor funeral activities and help prevent the mistreatment of corpses.
2 people unaccounted for in Ohio building explosion: Officials
Two people were unaccounted for following an explosion at an industrial facility in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Anwar stresses need to bolster Sabah defence, voices concern over US military expansion in Philippines
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia needs additional defence spending, potentially ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of ringgit, to ensure it has sufficient assets and capabilities to address an…
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney's ABC has sued the FCC claiming its investigation and early broadcast licenses renewal are a 'retaliatory campaign' due to its programming.
3 Gujarat villagers playing cards flee mistaking visitors for police, drown in well
Bhavnagar SP Nitesh Pandey said around 11 men had gathered to play cards in a field of the village when an unidentified vehicle approached.
Xi hits out at ‘outside interference’ in Latin America in meeting with Ecuador’s president
China firmly supports Latin American nations in upholding their autonomy and pursuing international cooperation based on their own interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Ecuadorian…
US reservoir plan displaced 600 families; abandoned land became national park
The ambitious dam project planned for the Delaware River faced substantial backlash, resulting in its cancellation. This pivotal decision ultimately fostered the establishment of the Delaware Water…
Boyfriend arrested for the murder of his partner on Women's Day
Police in Port Alfred have arrested a 40-year-old man for the brutal murder of his partner on Women's Day. This tragic incident has shocked the community, raising concerns about domestic violence.
Zelenskyy submits no defense, foreign minister nominees as parliament returns
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada had not received President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s nominees for defense and foreign ministers as of Aug. 18, leaving parliament unable to vote on either appointment.
Silence on sexual abuse emboldens perpetrators – Criminologist
A criminologist, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, has urged parents and guardians to promptly report cases of sexual abuse to the police to help protect victims and deter perpetrators.
Likoni man charged with cruelty to his three-year-old girl
A 25-year old man has been charged before a Mombasa Court with assaulting a three-year-old girl. Caleb Omondi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Erick Wambo Tuesday where he faced one count of cruelty to a child, contrary to Section 152(1)(a) of the Children Act, 2022.
Lawyers move into Western Cape police stations to boost convictions
Lawyers partner with Western Cape police to ensure stronger cases against violent criminals and gangsters.
Civic body defers passing resolution on Mahajan panel recommendation
This is the second time this year that the Belagavi City Corporation has postponed passing the pro-Karnataka resolution
Adamu Toro: How Kaduna is being repositioned as Nigeria’s biggest agricultural hub
For years, Kaduna was associated with insecurity. Villages were abandoned, schools were shut, farms became inaccessible and rural economies were strangled by banditry and terrorism.
ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals
Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves of After being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local…
IEC recruiting election staff: How to apply and how much you can earn
The IEC is hiring temporary staff for the 2026 Local Government Elections. Here’s how to apply, what the roles involve and how much successful applicants can earn.
'Shiva puja' performed at ASI-protected Mehtab Bagh near Taj Mahal
The Archaeological Survey of India has lodged a police complaint following a religious ceremony conducted by unidentified individuals at the Mehtab Bagh complex, which is situated north of the Taj…
Debatte um Führungspersonal: Klingbeil: Unser Weg an SPD-Spitze ist der richtige
Die Kritik an der SPD-Spitze wird immer lauter. Was sagt der Parteichef selbst?
Top Russian economist replaced after warning of economic costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach, one of Russia’s top economists, has been replaced as chief economist of the country’s national development bank shortly after a speech was made public in which he reportedly said…
- Andrey Klepach, top Russian economist, dismissed from VEB
- Warned Ukraine war damages Russian economy, predicts social crisis
- Move follows TASS confirmation, Moscow Times publication
Man police linked to Homa Bay chaos surrenders, but is turned away
After he was turned away, he headed to Muthaiga Police Station to attempt another surrender.
Eswatini repatriates two migrants deported from US
Several other deportees have also requested voluntary repatriation to "reunite with their families".
Fundraiser for Lindsay Clancy’s Parents Approaches Major Milestone
The GoFundMe campaign for Lindsay Clancy's parents nears $1 million as the trial continues, drawing thousands of donors.
Trump Calls Out 'Imposter' Dan Sullivan Running Against Dan Sullivan
Trump has urged Alaska voters to back incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan, and accused his contender of working with the Democrats.
Israeli airstrikes hit Syrian airbase, US envoy concerned over escalation
Eight Israeli airstrikes hit an airbase in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, in what the US envoy for the region called an “unnecessary escalation”.
ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC over its broadcast licenses
The lawsuit seeks to halt an early license renewal process ABC calls a retaliatory campaign against its news coverage and programming
German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks
From Merz’s conservatives to Alternative for Germany and the Left, condemnation cut across the Bundestag's political spectrum.