FACT FOCUS: Census Bureau report does not prove Trump’s claim about noncitizen voting in 2020
In his most recent challenge to the results of the 2020 U.S. election , President Donald Trump this week cited a report claiming to show that thousands…
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Three youths shot during Stawisha meeting in Mombasa
Police in Mombasa have launched investigations into the shooting of three youths during a public sensitisation meeting convened by Governor Abdulswamad Nassir at Bomu Stadium in Changamwe Sub-County.
KNUST assures staff, public over statute review process amid UTAG concerns
Management of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has assured staff and the public that no draft Statutes should be considered final until the ongoing review process is…
Tinubu suspends 3 permanent secretaries, orders arrest of fake agency promoter
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate suspension of three Permanent Secretaries and the arrest of a private individual after the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…
CLOGSAG Executive Secretary Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo passes on
Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo has died.
2026 IYD: CP cautions youths against violence, political thuggery
Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, has warned Nigerian youths against violence or engaging in political thuggery.
Little evidence recovered from Samburu chopper crash site, officials say
Very little wreckage and evidence can be recovered from the site of the Wednesday helicopter crash since it is highly rugged and was extensively affected by fire.
The week the data center backlash exploded
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Gen Alpha protests mirror government report: Big gaps in school education
Issues Neither Unique To Any Region, Nor Universal
Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Caught on Camera Destroying Flock Pole
"Any good prosecutor can get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich." The post Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Caught on Camera Destroying Flock Pole appeared first on Futurism .
Over 70% of Ukraine’s Residential Buildings Ready for 2026-27 Winter Season
Ukraine has prepared more than 70% of housing for the 2026-27 heating season, according to Minister of Recovery, Infrastructure and Transport, Mykola Kalashnyk on Friday, Aug. 21. Nearly Hr.
Women’s Commission Hears 33 Cases, Closes 17; Workplace, Cyber Atrocities Flagged
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh State Commission for Women held a hearing of a total 33 cases here on Friday.
The Marion County Election Board took her off the ballot. Now, she’s challenging that decision in court.
Lindsey Cornett is asking the Marion Superior Court to put her back on the ballot for the Indianapolis Public Schools board of commissioners after she was removed for not meeting criteria to list her…
Shahapur Busport Project Stuck For Seven Years, Maharashtra Minister Sets December 2026 Deadline
Bhiwandi: The long-pending Shahapur busport project, envisioned to improve passenger amenities and transform the region’s public transport infrastructure, continues to remain incomplete nearly seven…
More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says
- 33% of active duty personnel reported unwanted sexual contact in 2025, up from 25% in 2023
- Overall reported sexual assault cases decreased by 197 incidents from 2024 to 2025
- Sexual harassment among female service members decreased from 24.7% in 2023 to 17.5% in 2025
Torrential rains cause flooding in low-lying areas and streets in Torredembarra and El Vendrell
Las fuertes precipitaciones, de hasta 200 litros por metro cuadrado, han obligado a evacuar un camping y una discoteca, y afectan también Creixell y Roda de Berà
Trump Needs China’s Help to Effectively Sanction Iran
But Tehran’s top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.
Sword attack by 18-year-old at Swedish school kills 1: police
Police Chief Tommy Alriksson told a news conference that the 18-year-old perpetrator at the school in the central town of Fagersta had been arrested.
Yukon First Nations firefighters say they haven’t been called to help in B.C.
- Yukon First Nations firefighters are prepared to assist B.C. wildfires.
- They haven't received any calls for help.
- Canadian coordination agency says hiring decisions are provincial.
Tinubu suspends 3 perm Secs, orders arrest, as ICPC uncovers another fake govt agency
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the arrest of one George Nwabueze as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) uncovered the alleged operation of a fake…
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
The US Supreme Court allowed construction of a $400 million White House ballroom to continue for now, giving President Donald Trump a temporary victory for his renovation project.
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha Seeks BMC Action Against Over 100 Illegal Handcarts In Mulund
Mumbai: BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha has urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to take immediate action against more than 100 illegally parked four-wheeled handcarts in Mulund, alleging that…
Trump heads to South Carolina as White House shifts to midterms
Trump’s visit to Myrtle Beach — where he hopes to provide a boost to Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C. — comes as Republicans face a difficult path to retaining full control of Washington.
‘Sergio Gor’s J&K and Ladakh visit highlights growing U.S.-India partnership through meaningful dialogue’
The U.S. Embassy said Ambassador Gor in Srinagar met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah “to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and later visited Leh to experience Ladakh’s culture and traditions”
A year on from Dezi Freeman shootings, Porepunkah moves forward
Businesses say the region has "almost fully recovered" after lockdowns affected tourism following the Dezi Freeman police shootings in the Victorian High Country town, but, as the community moves…
Special campaign for electoral roll enrolment, corrections
- Booth Level Officers present with draft rolls and application forms on August 22-23.
- Voters can correct errors using Form 6 or shift registration after moving residence.
Varalakshmi Vratam performed with religious fervour
- Varalakshmi Vratam celebrated with religious fervor in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts.
- Worshipping Goddess Varalakshmi is believed to grant eight boons including wealth and victory.
Extradited Navy offficer, accused of fuel-trafficking, arrives from Argentina to Mexico’s top security prison
The highly organized fuel-trafficking ring was broken up last year when agents arrested one Farías Laguna brother and turned the other, Fernando Farías Laguna, into a fugitive.
UTAG-KNUST votes to retain elections for Pro-Vice Chancellors and Deans
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has voted to retain the existing election system for selecting Pro-Vice…
Squamish Search and Rescue called out to look for missing woman
Daine Hammann, 69, was last seen at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, when she headed out for a walk near Squamish Valley Road, north of the airport.
Ceuta begins burials for migrants who died attempting to cross into the Spanish territory
CEUTA, Spain (AP) — Against the murmur of prayers, body bags were lowered into graves marked only with numbers. Gravediggers placed the first four victims in cinderblock plots while a small group of…
- Four unidentified migrants buried in Ceuta on August 21, 2026
- Over 90 migrants died in Spain's deadliest border crisis
- Moroccan NGO demands halt to burials until identities confirmed
Mawhiba concludes first Elite Forum, prepares 259 students for international Olympiads
King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity trains 259 students to represent Saudi Arabia at global science Olympiads.
Inside Israel's homelessness crisis: A system struggling to keep up
Since the pandemic outbreak and Oct. 7, Israel’s homeless population has been severely underserved. NGOs are stepping up to help, but they need government support.
ADC demands investigation into attack on member’s family home in Rivers
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local…
Ryanair flight from hell: Dropped oxygen masks & passenger rows leave everyone wondering if they will ever get to Crete
Holidaymakers heading from Vienna to Crete on a Ryanair jet faced a right nightmare start to their break on Friday. […]
Controversial pro-Trump attorney Ed Martin leaving administration
Ed Martin, the pro-Trump lawyer who has been at the center of several controversies, is departing the administration, the president announced.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
Sweden: One killed in school sword attack
Police have said they have arrested an individual who stabbed several people, killing one person, with a sword at a high school in central Sweden.
- An 18-year-old man attacked Brinellskola in Fagersta, Sweden with a sword.
- Two students aged 12-17 were hospitalized, one fatality confirmed.
- Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson pledged intensive police investigation.
Russian drones set fire to the biggest shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, a steel city in central Ukraine. Half an hour later, they came back for the rescue crews.
The Russian military attacked Kryvyi Rih’s largest shopping mall, said Oleksandr Vilkul, head of the city’s defense council. Videos posted on social media indicate the target was Sonyachna Halereya (“Sunny Gallery”), where a major fire broke out after the strike.
Hyderabad crash: Police defend no-arrest call; Rs 6 crore Aston Martin seized
Police seized the Aston Martin involved in a fatal Madhapur road accident for inspection. The accused, son of an MP, tested negative for alcohol and drugs. Authorities defended their decision not to arrest the accused based on legal guidelines. Further action will depend on the evidence gathered during the ongoing investigation.
The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis
The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada It’s official: after years of tense negotiations and missed deadlines, there is finally a plan to govern the…
Why is a man being tried for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur 30 years after his death?
In the 1990s, the hip-hop star became one of the most influential figures in US culture. This week, the trial began in which a man who confessed to the crime in a 2008 interview is accused of killing…
Body of New York grandmother who went missing in Las Vegas found, sister says
The body of Alisa Goods, a New York grandmother who went missing while visiting Las Vegas, has been found after more than a week, her sister told CBS News' Alice Gainer.
US elections: Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American in Congress
US elections: Aisha Wahab becomes first Afghan-American in Congress Submitted by MEE staff on Fri, 08/21/2026 - 18:19 Wahab will assume the seat of Eric Swalwell, who resigned in April, but she will…
2027: Ex-LP aspirant emerges YPP presidential candidate
Former Labour Party aspirant Peter Agada is now the YPP presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Learn about his vision for Nigeria.
NSIB raises fresh safety concerns over Enugu Air Benin runway overrun
NSIB issues new safety recommendations after the Enugu Air Benin runway overrun, highlighting concerns about runway environment and meteorological data.
Apata urges Ekiti lawyers to remain proactive, prioritize rest
The Ekiti State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dayo Apata, SAN, has urged lawyers in the state to remain proactive in the discharge of their professional duties while also creating time for rest and relaxation.
Tupac murder suspect told police his nephew fired fatal shots at rapper
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, who claimed he was also in the car with his nephew, is accused of orchestrating the killing of the 25-year-old rapper in Las Vegas on Sept. 7, 1996.
Rodina already got Yabloko thrown off Russia’s Duma ballot. Now it’s suing to remove the antiwar party from the one region where it still holds seats in the legislature.
The Rodina party has filed a lawsuit with the Pskov Regional Court seeking to remove Yabloko’s candidate list from the election to the Pskov regional parliament, Yabloko’s press service said.
FBI hunts ‘No Name Given Kamal’ as transnational crime probe reveals trucking links
Operation Hard Ball charged 37 defendants as investigators uncovered cocaine thefts and cross-border drug networks using long-haul trucks and subcontracted logistics.
Lindsay Clancy’s defence rests in 18th day of murder trial
Prosecutors then began calling rebuttal witnesses in the trial, which is likely entering its final days. Closing arguments are expected next week.
Supreme Court Lets Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Continue, at Least for Now
Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily stays an order blocking above-ground work The post Supreme Court Lets Trump’s White House Ballroom Construction Continue, at Least for Now appeared first on TheWrap .
How Israel is expanding settlements in drive to reshape West Bank
There has been a significant expansion of building and road construction on Palestinian land occupied by Israel in recent years.
De La Espriella Activates a Shield Against Layoffs After Colombia Earthquake
The earthquake that struck Colombia on Aug. 10 not only destroyed homes, roads, schools, and commercial establishments. As authorities continue assessing the damage, a second threat is beginning to emerge: the possibility that thousands of people could lose their jobs because companies, businesses, and small enterprises in the hardest-hit…
Democrats step up offensive over Trump's reduction of drills with S. Korea, push for summitry with Kim
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Democratic lawmakers stepped up their offensive ...
Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana demands urgent passage of Cocoa Farmers Bill
According to him, the delay is paving the way for: Destruction of cocoa farms by illegal miners, and conversion of cocoa lands into rubber plantations.
Broken tower equipment, inoperative autobrakes preceded Enugu Air overrun – NSIB report
A combination of broken airport control tower equipment, an inoperative aircraft autobrake system, and an obstructed view of the runway read more Broken tower equipment, inoperative autobrakes…
Former Defense Minister Fedorov Considering Running for President, Sources Say
According to Ukrainska Pravda citing sources close to Fedorov, the former minister may be considering a presidential bid, following his wartime elections call on Tuesday, Aug. 18. His team also reported that he is considering backing another candidate or party, or remaining outside electoral politics while he works in the private sector.