China warns US that it could take retaliatory measures over sanctions on Iran
Beijing says it will take "all necessary measures" if Washington extends its offensive against business with Tehran.
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Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder
Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.
Interpretation program connects over 1 million visitors to BC’s parks
Vancouver, BC, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — What began in five parks in 2020 has grown into BC’s largest free park interpretation program, reaching one million visitors.
Abandoned puppies now in foster homes after found in box in Brantford
The puppies were sent to Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation as Hillside Kennels Animal Control noted they need special attention and require bottle feeding.
Haveri voters told to verify names in draft electoral rolls
The draft rolls, containing 12,20,281 voters, cover the district’s six Assembly constituencies
Mahkamah kekal keputusan pecat juruteknik terbabit gangguan seksual pekerja pembersihan
Hakim berkata Mahkamah Perusahaan tidak terkhilaf terima keterangan pekerja pembersihan 17 tahun dan menolak dakwaan lelaki itu bahawa sentuhan fizikal berlaku secara tidak sengaja.
Court upholds technician’s sacking over sexual harassment of cleaner
Justice Alice Loke says the Industrial Court was not wrong in accepting the 17-year-old cleaner’s account and rejecting the man’s claim that physical contact was accidental.
Can Trump Isolate Iran Without Triggering a Clash With China?
US sanctions experts say the Trump administration's new campaign to economically isolate Iran could be an effective escalation -- but only if Washington backs its threats with action.
Lebanon must get ready as Israel and Turkey battle for influence in the Levant
Last week, Israeli aircraft bombed the Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria. The Israelis initially failed to admit responsibility for the attack, but to a number of observers it was very reminiscent of the…
Hijackers target Western Cape Social Development in Khayelitsha
Western Cape Social Development MEC Wendy Kaizer-Philander condemned the attacks, saying several staff members and their families had been left traumatised.
Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Release Denied by Obama-Appointed Judge
Judge Engelmayer denies Ghislaine Maxwell’s habeas petition, calling her claims false and unable to alter her conviction.
Green light for school's floodlights amid geese concerns
Dublin City Council has given the green light to private school St Michael's College for a new flood-lighting system for the school's sports grounds, despite concerns expressed by Dublin 4 residents…
Development must not restart after every change of government – Dr Amoakohene
Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene has called for continuity in governance, saying Ghana’s development must not restart after every change of government.
Maulud: Mutfwang charges Muslims on peace, Tolerance, Unity
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in the State and across Nigeria as they join millions of faithful worldwide to commemorate the Eid-el-Maulud…
Firefighters recover woman's body from 8th floor
BAYAN LEPAS: Firefighters were called in to recover the body of a 25-year-old woman from the eighth floor of a building in Batu Maung here today.
2 people face 189 charges after Calgary Costco stores defrauded of at least $30K
The investigation began on April 24 when police were called for reports of a woman allegedly making fraudulent purchases at multiple Costco stores in Calgary and nearby.
'Kumbhkaran Of 21st Century': Kerala Driver Falls Asleep In Car On Busy Road, Commuters Left Stunned - VIDEO
A bizarre incident in Kerala has left social media users amused and concerned after a driver reportedly stopped his car in the middle of a busy road and fell into a deep sleep.
Ukraine Must Become Part Of The Solution For Europe’s Future Security — Former Chair Of NATO Military Committee
Prominent Dutch military figure Rob Bauer, who served as chair of the NATO Military Committee from 2021 to January 2025, stated that Europe must prepare for a prolonged period of instability, that…
Oklahoma Senate candidate with ad tossing AIPAC 'trash' faces off against centrist in primary
The two candidates are battling at the ballot box for the second time this summer after neither of them secured the needed majority to win the June primary contest.
- N kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse and Chickasaw Nation member, campaigns against AIPAC.
- Jim Priest, a centrist lawyer and ordained minister, secures 24% of votes in June primary.
- Both candidates face Republican Rep. Kevin Hern in general election.
Assad’s death sentence puts Syria-Russia extradition treaty to the test - analysis
After a Damascus court sentenced him to death in absentia, an extradition treaty signed by Bashar Assad with Russia provides a legal avenue for seeking his return—but the death sentence itself could
- Former Syrian President Bashar Assad sentenced to death in absentia.
- Syria-Russia extradition treaty tested by Assad's death sentence.
- Russia's death penalty stance complicates potential extradition request.
Muslim Brotherhood networks embedded into Canadian politics, schools, report says
The ISGAP sees Muslim Brotherhood networks as "part of a structured transnational strategy of ideological entrenchment, institutional embedding, narrative control, and political, legal protection.
- Muslim Brotherhood networks embedded in Canadian politics, schools, report states
- ISGAP report reveals coordinated strategy across narrative control, institutional embedding
- University of Toronto central node for anti-Israel narratives and Qatari funding
Oyetola condemns post-election violence in Osun
Minister Adegboyega Oyetola condemns post-election violence in Osun State, urging security agencies to arrest those responsible for killings and restore pe Read More: https://punchng.com/oyetola-condemns-post-election-violence-in-osun/
APC reopens membership registration exercise August 31
The All Progressives Congress (APC) reopens its electronic membership registration nationwide on August 31. Existing members validate, new members register Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-reopens-membership-registration-exercise-august-31/
Eid-el-Maulud: Nigerians are tired of promises, CAN urges good governance
As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, CAN calls for good governance, urging leaders to move from promises to action amidst rising living costs and insecurity Read More…
Construction of devotee queue complex at Srisailam to begin soon
Chairing a meeting, Temple Trust Board Chairman says that the proposed three-story complex is designed to accommodate 12,000 devotees at a time
R233-million spent on buses for fleeing immigrants
About 100,000 people have left South Africa since June
Kuwait continues to tighten citizenship rules
New rules bar naturalized citizens from voting and replace paper nationality certificates with electronic ones.
Polish far-right leader charged with Holocaust denial for calling Auschwitz gas chambers “fake”
Denying Nazi crimes is a criminal offence in Poland that carries a prison sentence of up to three years.
Taiwan: A Growing Economic Partner for the EU in Troubled Times
EU-Taiwan relations increasingly resemble a form of functional strategic partnership, despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition.
Speaker Bagbin justifies recall of Parliament gor 5-Day emergency sitting
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has justified the recall of Parliament for a five-day emergency meeting ending August 28, 2026.
Gadag district has 1,20,715 ASDDOs voters
The draft electoral rolls for the four Assembly constituencies, Shirahatti (SC), Gadag, Ron and Nargund, in the district published on Monday
Arrest warrant issued for Jeju police officer over mishandling of missing person case
JEJU — The Jeju District Court on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant for a Jeju police officer accused of wrongfully closing a missing person case that may have led to the woman's death. The court began the officer's arrest warrant hearing at 2:30 p.m.
Peacemaking Is Power Politics Again
The post-Cold War model of institutionalized peacemaking has waned. But influential capitals are still looking to end and avoid conflicts.
Russia Steps Up Recruitment of Women for Ukraine War – Vot Tak
At least 50 Russian women serving in the war have been killed, with the annual death toll rising the longer the war has gone on, the outlet found.
CDA Damages Gas Network in Key Islamabad Sector
The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) development work has damaged the gas network in Islamabad’s I 11 sectors, leaving 419 applications … Read More The post CDA Damages Gas Network in Key…
Woman hit by vehicle in serious Newmarket crash, police say
Around 11 p.m., officers with the York Regional Police were called to Davis Drive and Parkside Drive for reports of a serious crash.
Tribal Students Continue Pune Hostel Agitation, One Protester Hospitalised
Pune, Aug 25: Opposition leaders accused the Maharashtra government of ignoring the agitation by tribal students in Pune even after 12 days since it was launched, while the health of one of the six protesters on fast deteriorated on Tuesday, and he was hospitalised.
Cato Manor police vehicle ambushed: Manhunt for suspects underway
Police have initiated a manhunt for suspects involved in a gunfire exchange with officers in Cato Manor, following the recovery of an AK-47 and a foiled cash-in-transit robbery.
Sifuna reveals real reason behind fight to register Linda Mwananchi
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has insisted that the opposition’s legal battle over the registration of Linda Mwananchi is about protecting its political identity and brand, not acquiring another…
Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions
Iranians queue for petrol after US announces new sanctions Long queues formed at petrol stations across Tehran on Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions targeting Iran, AFP…
- Iranians queue at Tehran petrol stations amid US sanctions
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent aims to asphyxiate Iran economically
- Long queues highlight concerns over fuel supplies and economy
Lake America? Donald Trump Is a Victorian Cartographer
Lake Ontario might be renamed if the president gets his way. It won't be the first time Trump has used the old imperial tool.
eHarmony misled Australians over 'free' subscriptions, court rules
Users of eHarmony's website and app were conned with fake free dating services and then forced to pay, the Federal Court of Australia has found.
Ukraine Tests World's First Purpose-Built Robot Aircraft Carrier for Drones
Ukraine’s 7-meter Magura MV11 is a 2,200-kg-payload mothership designed to launch other drones, expanding the sea-going robot motorboat from a proven warship-killer into probably the world’s first drone “aircraft carrier.”
Over R498 million paid out in TRC reparations, says Justice Minister Kubayi
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says R498 million has been paid to victims through the TRC reparations programme, while 4,216 victims have yet to apply for the once-off grant.
‘It was me, not minister Keerthana’: Malaysian woman files plaint over viral video
A Malaysian woman, Vinosha Ravi, sought to clear the air after a video went viral, wrongly identifying her as Tamil Nadu minister S Keerthana.
Ukraine destroys depot that occupiers filled with generators, after Russian state TV filmed them
Russian propagandists inadvertently filmed the target themselves.
Without China’s Cooperation, Iran Will Not Face An Economic D-Day
The US is imposing more sanctions on Iran, but without cooperation from China, these sanctions will hurt Iran's economy but won't dismantle the regime.
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Just like the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Ontario is a shared international waterway and multiple international, federal, and regional agencies oversee it.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Strums The Smiths For Ukrainian Soldier
Oh boy. OK. Let's get into it. Western politicians seem to believe that they can affect the outcome of the war between Russian and Ukraine, and they seem convinced that the best way to do this is by…
Ramkarpal calls for inquest into death of 14-year-old student
The former deputy law and institutional reform minister says an inquest will determine the cause of the teenager’s death and provide closure to her family.
Atiba University DVC sparks outrage over remarks to protesting law students
Atiba University DVC sparks outrage after calling protesting law students “intellectually bankrupt.” Students protest 10-year moratorium on Law program.
BREAKING: London court confirms Poco Lee to appear for assault trial September 15
Nigerian socialite Poco Lee is confirmed to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, for an assault trial.
Tinubu condemns mass abduction in Niger, orders immediate rescue operation
President Tinubu condemns the mass abduction in Niger State, ordering immediate rescue operations and vowing to ensure the safe return of all abductees.
Search ongoing for missing 26-year-old Kafa teacher in Bayan Lepas
BALIK PULAU: Police have urged the public not to spread unverified information or speculate about the disappearance of a 26-year-old Kafa teacher.
UP Road Accident Relief Scheme Provides ₹17.33 Crore Aid To 342 UPSRTC Accident Victims Since 2017
Lucknow, August 25: The Yatri Rahat Evam Suraksha Yojana, being operated to provide financial support to passengers and other affected people in accidents involving buses of the Uttar Pradesh State…
Western Cape gang violence: Winde says current policing model is failing
‘It's almost as if the criminals’ intelligence network understands the movement of the military far better than even the police and the military system itself,’ says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde.
Three years after his death, the Met goes after Mohamed Al Fayed. As for his enablers – well, you can’t rush things, can you? | Marina Hyde
The crimes he stands accused of required whole armies of facilitators. Don’t the victims deserve to see them face justice too?