Behaviour guidelines for life in UK published for asylum seekers
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
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Tinubu asks Homeland Security Adviser to coordinate 5-Year Defence Plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a five-year rolling Strategic Defence Operations Plan to strengthen coordination across Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security capabilities.
ASUU crisis: ‘We are ready for negotiation’ – Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government says it is ready to engage in negotiations with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, to resolve the issues raised by the…
Ho Communique: Democracy Not for Sale
On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Democracy Not for Sale project convened its second regional dialogue at the Freedom Hotel in Ho, bringing together academics, law enforcement officials, traditional authorities, civil society advocates, a sitting Member of Parliament, and a large and vocal cross-section of the Volta Region public.
Communique: Democracy Not for Sale Forum — Ho Edition
On Friday, July 31, 2026, the Democracy Not for Sale project convened its second regional dialogue at the Freedom Hotel in Ho, bringing together academics, law enforcement officials, traditional authorities, civil society advocates, a sitting Member of Parliament, and a large and vocal cross-section of the Volta Region public.
Coun. Paula Fletcher will not run for re-election in Toronto-Danforth
Councillor Paula Fletcher has withdrawn her nomination and will no longer be running for re-election in Toronto-Danforth in the upcoming municipal elections this October.
Not enough people to do 'the hard work' if migration slashed, businesses warn
There are divergent views among business leaders, from migrant and non-migrant backgrounds, about the impact of planned immigration cuts and the types of migrants that should be allowed into…
Irene was born in Australia. So why did she need this certificate to return home?
A striking poster, a controversial policy and a hidden chapter of Australia's past.
Iran sanctions dispute paralyses UN Security Council in record eight-month deadlock
Elected members of the UN Security Council and countries set to join it next year voiced alarm on Wednesday over an eight-month deadlock over leadership of its subsidiary bodies, led by a dispute over…
Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive candidate said. ‘But I think people see through that’ US politics live – latest updates It wasn’t supposed to be this way.
Zuckerberg treated child safety as 'secondary': ex-worker
A former engineering director at Meta Platforms has testified that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a culture that treated child safety as secondary to growth and engagement on Facebook and Instagram.
Woman told House panel that Gomez sexually assaulted her, attorneys say
The California Democrat said Monday that he "made personal mistakes outside my marriage" and that his "actions were consensual in nature."
The IDF investigated itself and found possible 'criminal misconduct' in Gaza
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has published the findings of five internal probes that examined deadly attacks its soldiers launched on aid and medical workers in Gaza.
Administration Moves to Open National Forests to Roadbuilding, Drilling, and Logging
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration said on Tuesday it plans to rescind the “roadless rule”…
Qld government asked to withdraw youth justice bill over concerns for Indigenous children
Australia's commissioner for First Nations children has penned a scathing letter to the Queensland government, urging it to scrap proposed controversial legislation to deliver youth offender…
I’ve no regrets over my role in 2015 presidential election – Ex-IGP Suleiman Abba
Former Inspector-General of Police and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Jigawa South-West Senatorial District in the 2027 election, Suleiman Abba, has said he has no regrets over his role…
Republicans take aim at News Bargaining Incentive
ESSENTIALS DRIVING THE DAY THE VIBE IS: Relief. What’s on the menu at the Qantas Chairman’s Lounge? The end of the sitting session has finally arrived, with Labor and the Coalition striking deals to…
Woman allegedly steals hundreds of ornamental shrimp using thermos at Punggol aquarium store
An employee became suspicious after noticing an empty bucket following the woman’s first visit, then spotted her repeating the same method when she returned.
Ukraine's Ex-Defense Chief Makes Risky Bet by Entering Electoral Politics
Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov delivered a video address on Tuesday, Aug. 18, that called for wartime elections.
State pieces together final movements of Jayden-Lee Meek
Two witnesses have provided the court with accounts of Jayden-Lee's movements.
Education Ministry launches 1448 school year campaign under 'We Write a Story' slogan
Saudi Arabia’s Education Ministry has launched its 1448 school year campaign, 'We Write a Story,' to boost readiness among students, families, and staff.
E-Scooter Explodes While Charging, Woman And Two Daughters Injured In MP's Ratlam
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): A woman and her two daughters suffered burn injuries after an e-scooter plugged in for charging exploded and sparked a fire at their home in Vindhyavasini Colony on Kaneri Road in Ratlam early Wednesday morning. The family had left the e-scooter charging inside the house overnight.
Drunk SUV Driver Kills Scooter Rider, Leaves 16-Month-Old Son Critical In Bhopal
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 35-year-old man was killed and his 16-month-old son was critically injured after a speeding SUV allegedly driven by a heavily intoxicated 21-year-old man rammed their…
Ukrainian top volunteer from outgoing minister’s own team, whose drones downed 12,954 Russian targets, is offering to help his successor
Serhii Sternenko, the activist whose charity has supplied hundreds of thousands of FPV drones, congratulated new Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara with his new position.
‘BLOs should explain contents of notices’
- Chief Electoral Officer orders action plan for electoral roll issues
- 60,50,918 electors with anomalies, 32,36,659 with no mapping
- BLOs to deliver notices, explain contents to affected voters
Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N30trn subsidy windfall
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has challenged President Bola Tinubu to account for about N30 read more Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for N30trn…
Man Impersonated Green Card Holder to Vote. Then He Reported Him—DOJ
Yupeng Sun allegedly voted under his victim's name in 2024, before reporting the Chinese national and his wife to DHS.
José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at 55 in Helicopter Crash
The president and general manager of several of Telemundo‘s Florida TV stations was one of four Americans who died in the crash in northeastern Kenya The post José Suárez, Telemundo Executive, Dies at…
A Moscow petting zoo advertised cuddly parrots. Prosecutors found more than 100 of them dead in a freezer.
More than 100 dead birds were found in a freezer at a Moscow lounge, the city prosecutor’s office said. The business — a parrot petting zoo called Popugaynya — is in Moscow’s Taganka neighborhood, the…
Los Angeles DA reduces charges against LAPD officer who taped colleagues making racist remarks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles district attorney has backed off felony charges against a police officer who secretly recorded his colleagues making racist remarks after facing criticism the…
- Charges against LAPD officer Daniel Flores reduced from 16 felonies to misdemeanors.
- Officer Flores reported racist and sexist remarks by colleagues to LAPD internal affairs.
- Decision made to avoid discouraging whistleblowers and reduce potential prison time.
Ceuta: Madrid to transfer 500 vulnerable youths to mainland
Spanish officials have come up with a plan to transfer unaccompanied youth in the exclave Ceuta to mainland Spain. Mostly girls, they will be placed in foster homes as well as under government care.
The ‘Resistance’ Is Over
The insurgent left cares more about its own factional agenda than the president’s threats to democracy.
(2nd LD) Trump says he will meet N. Korea's Kim this year, puts N.K. nukes at 57
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that ...
Flood: Some level of madness needed to contain those blocking water channel
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue the demolition of houses and other structures built on waterways in Abuja, saying the exercise will not be halted…
U.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz
The U.S. military has quietly established a shipping corridor in and out of the Strait of Hormuz to transport millions of barrels of oil each day — a notable success even as the broader war remains at…
MP Caroli Omondi accuses Wanga of ‘crocodile tears’ over Homa Bay violence
Suba South Member of Parliament Caroli Omondi has publicly accused Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga of orchestrating recent violent clashes in the county, dismissing her public expressions of sympathy…
Should data centre developers be more accountable? Pennsylvania's Governor thinks so
Pennsylvania's Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro , who is widely expected to run for the White House in 2028, has said he wants to make data centre developers more accountable.
Food Crisis: NALDA To Plant 1m Mango, Coconut, Avocado, Fig Trees
In a move that could combine Nigeria’s fight against food insecurity with efforts to tackle the worsening effects of climate change, the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) is set…
Tinubu orders 90-day national security threat assessment, five-year defence plan
President Bola Tinubu has directed a nine-man committee of Nigeria's top military and intelligence chiefs to produce a comprehensive National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic…
- President Tinubu orders National Threat Assessment and five-year defence plan within 90 days
- Assessment to identify Nigeria's top threats and guide medium-term military strategy
Bilawal draws line on government legislation
Says PPP not to support lawmaking by govt, demands dialogue on new provinces
Stray Drone Crashes Into Turkish Police Station in Black Sea Port City Trabzon
A suspected drone crashed into the yard of a police station in Türkiye’s Black Sea port city of Trabzon on Tuesday, Aug. 18, damaging four vehicles and shattering windows. No one was injured, but the authorities have launched an investigation into the aircraft’s origin.
Gov’t to spend GH¢2.8bn on secondary infrastructure as Education Minister pushes foundational learning
The government is set to commit about GH¢2.8 billion from the US$300 million STARR-J facility to infrastructure aimed at expanding access to secondary education across the country.
Ecuador intelligence chief, wife among seven killed in Samburu helicopter crash
Ecuadorian media also reported the deaths, while Ecuador’s Transport Minister Roberto Luque expressed condolences to the families.
RFK Jr.’s son Conor Kennedy on Russia’s wanted list: Why Moscow wants him arrested
The Basmanny District Court in Moscow approved an arrest order for the 32-year-old Kennedy in absentia. The charges could carry a prison sentence of seven to 10 years if he is captured.
Brazil Electoral Fund Frees US$440 Million in Public Campaign Money
Brazil's electoral court released R$2.3 billion (about US$440 million) in public campaign money after the Workers' Party withdrew a lawsuit over its own share.
Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó
Colombia’s Shakira has pledged US$1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and educational infrastructure damaged by the earthquake that struck Colombia’s Pacific region on August 10, announcing a major…
Union ministers get report card on their Facebook, X, Instagram performance at PM Modi meet
The Centre assessed ministers’ social media activity and urged them to improve engagement and connect with younger audiences
Nnamdi Kanu: ‘Stop running from courtroom, show the law’ – Defence team to Nigerian Govt
The defence team of Nnamdi Kanu has challenged the Nigerian government to stop running from the courtroom and face the appeal filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, against his…
S'pore woman, 37, sues NParks for S$39,827 in special damages after wild boar attack at bus stop
NParks reportedly denied negligence and will contest both claims.
Khafji unveils new sandy beach to boost tourism and quality of life
Khafji’s new sandy beach spans over 49,000 sq m, offering modern leisure and sports facilities to enhance the city’s appeal as a tourist destination.
Confusion at Arunachal Pradesh arises as border with China not demarcated: Kiren Rijiju
Kiren Rijiju trashed reports of Chinese encroachment 60km into Arunachal Pradesh and spoke of “confusion” due to lack of clear demarcation.