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Prince Harry and six other public figures face paying up to £34.5m to the publisher of the Daily Mail after a High Court judge imposed an exceptional order for legal costs over their failed privacy…
No equipment has been, or will be, purchased for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service's specialized response unit, according to the province's minister of community safety.
The alleged mastermind in Lusikisiki massacre has cross-examined accused number three.
Residents of Abokobi-Pantang are appealing to authorities and contractors working on a road project in the area to take urgent measures to control excessive dust generated by the construction.
Another set of human remains was found in Lake Mead earlier this week. Both reservoirs are dealing with low water levels.
“I commend the Ghana Navy for contributing to the relatively stable maritime security environment in Ghana and urge you not to relent in your efforts to keep the country’s waters safe.”
The UN Security Council held its second secret straw poll on Friday in the race to succeed Secretary General Antonio Guterres , as eight candidates compete for the international organisation's top job. The informal ballot was intended to gauge support for candidates before the 15-member council makes a formal recommendation to the General…
Government has also gained a greater role in appointing judges to the superior courts
Says Imran sent back to jail after PIMS doctors declare him 'medically fit'
Mumbai, August 21, 2026: The foundation stone-laying ceremony was held in Worli for a long-pending residential complex for officials of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The RCMP said the youth was arrested Friday morning. Charges have not been laid yet and the investigation is ongoing, police said in a news release.
The accredited Kingmakers of Kpone have disassociated themselves from Ago Tettey Kwao, who they say is holding himself out as Nene Tettey Mansro II, the Paramount Chief of the Kpone Traditional Area.
Kolkata: State Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose had written a letter to Ananya Birla, daughter of the industrialist Kumar Mangalam Birla, while apologising for the insult that her grandfather Aditya…
Michigan students may be planning to head back to school with their cell phones in tow, but parents should know that new rules will restrict how much they can use those devices.
Zaporizhstal, the Zaporizhia steel mill, is currently operating under extremely difficult conditions because of enemy shelling that has resulted in a prolonged shutdown of the enterprise, acting…
A court building in Jouberton is still under construction years after its supposed completion date
Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, has secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS at the CNC…
The economic crisis once again brought thousands of Argentines onto the streets of Buenos Aires this Thursday, in a day of protests whose main demands centered on household debt, the consequences of…
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has told the seven newly sworn-in commissioners that their performance will be judged by the results they deliver to the people, not by the positions they…
It is believed that she was pushing a trolley onto the escalator when she fell.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Rehan revealed disturbing details, with police finding that the suspects allegedly kept a body part of the victim in their car…
Kyiv’s infrastructure is nearly “90% ready” for the 2026–27 heating season, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Aug. 21.
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, a public holiday to mark the 2026 Eid-ul-Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, with the
The broad consensus among Russia-watchers is that the country is facing a prolonged bout of stagflation. Growth this year is unlikely to exceed 1%, and inflation is still stuck at 6% (or more).
“They call the President Kasongo and call me Soprano. You are a foolish grown-up if you think calling someone a nickname is a big deal,” Kindiki said, describing the exchanges as “children’s play”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and informed him "about the ongoing Russian strikes and the numerous casualties…
Ukraine’s military drew up plans to strike Moscow’s airports with a swarm of 1,000 small AI-guided drones, two sources told The Atlantic on condition of anonymity.
BRASÍLIA: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva urged US President Donald Trump in a phone call Friday to resolve their countries’ trade dispute, saying US tariffs were imposed on “baseless”…
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 activists in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump’s promotion of coal to fuel the rise of…
In a new Russian drone attack on President Zelenskyy's hometown, there are deaths in a shopping center. The head of state speaks of a cynical attack.
A United States Federal Court has taken a new step in the long-running Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, case seeking the release of alleged drug-trafficking records linked to Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. In an update posted on X, a Washington-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C.
A teen and his mother are facing multiple charges in the killing of Karoline Heintz, a college student who was found dead in her car.
The FRSC has approved the promotion of 7,472 personnel nationwide, strengthening professionalism and road safety operations. Learn more about the FRSC prom Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-promotes-7472-personnel-nationwide/
Bola Oyebamiji, APC governorship candidate, visits President Tinubu after losing Osun election to Adeleke. Read about the meeting and his appeal for peace. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-apc-candidate-visits-tinubu-after-losing-osun-to-adeleke/
President Tinubu congratulates Maryam Dan’Azumi, a Gombe girl, for winning the 46th King Abdulaziz International Qur’anic Competition in Saudi Arabia.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani visited Islamabad for the first visit by a Syrian foreign minister to Pakistan since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
Test yourself on the week of Aug. 15: Trump praises Kim Jong Un, the U.S. and Iran miss a deadline, and the U.K. shrugs off Russian threats.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to discuss plans for a permanent memorial for the victims and survivors of terrorism, as he marked the UK’s first national day dedicated to them. The National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism seeks to honour those lives and recognise people who have been marked forever by attacks…
In a significant development, Russia has established a new command for unmanned systems forces, appointing General Denis Lyamin as its leader. This initiative marks a pivotal transformation in Moscow's approach to modern warfare.
EU ambassadors met the heads of Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), in Kyiv on…
Idac used an affidavit from National Coloured Congress MP Fadiel Adams to charge top Crime Intelligence members, yet two investigators didn’t know where it came from.
Traffic was halted for several hours on the road between Hluhluwe and Sodwana Bay this week, and at least 52 people were arrested after they hacked down trees.
A Moscow court sentenced comedian Semyon Slepakov in absentia to 400 hours of community service under Part 2 of Article 330.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code for violating the requirements imposed on…
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has closed all public parks, recreational facilities and municipal beaches until further notice as the emirate prepares for expected unstable weather.
The Ministry of Education has condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism at Bolgatanga Girls’ Senior High School (BOGISS) in the Upper East Region.
STOCKHOLM: At least two teenagers were seriously wounded after a sword-wielding attacker entered a high school in central Sweden, authorities said, while media reported the perpetrator had been shot by police.
Slovenia's parliamentary security committee has called on the country's intelligence agency to provide an urgent report on possible ties between President Nataša Pirc Musar and a friend of Russian origin. Pirc Musar has denied any connection to Russian intelligence, TVP World reported on Aug. 21.
Mr. Gandhi appears to be seeking consistency in his politics and, in the process, addressing a criticism that he is an inconsistent politician.
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused Deputy Attorney General Srem Sai of misinforming the public over a recent court ruling concerning his application.
Alan Kelly has responded to TikTok's decision to reject an invite to the committee to discuss the posting of illegal criminal videos by saying the platform, Google, Meta and X must now attend.
German intelligence believes a cache of guns found in the woods near Berlin last year was for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Russia, reports say.
According to the Infrastructure Ministry, the U.S. delegation led by Kellogg was shown the damage from Russian attacks on port infrastructure and briefed on measures being taken to maintain…
Successful applicants with a year’s legal practice would undergo one year of intensive training at the concerned State judicial academy, followed by a final year of law clerkship with senior judicial…
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukraine’s decision to ban the Russian animated series Masha and the Bear “demonstrates the ugliness of the Kyiv regime.”
Former Fisheries Minister and MP, Mavis Hawa Koomson, has officially submitted her nomination for the position of National Women Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Residents allege that the problem has been ongoing since 2017 when they moved into the area.
LONDON: Britain, Canada, and Australia on Friday condemned as “shameful” Israel’s decision to close an investigation into the death of seven aid workers killed in Gaza in 2024.
Expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enhancing rooftop solar support, and reducing aggregate technical and commercial losses to 10% are the key goals of the project
