BUILDING BACK: When the rain would not stop, Hoedspruit rallied to rescue and rebuild
On Kruger National Park’s western border, Hoedspruit met January’s floods with helicopters, tractors and a remarkable show of neighbourliness.
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Works Ministry, NDDC, Others Intervene in Benin Bypass Deplorable Condition
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), the Federal Ministry of Works, the Edo State Government, and other stakeholders have commenced an urgent intervention to…
Trump was unaware of Ukraine’s casualties in Crimea, Kellogg says
U.S. President Donald Trump did not know until a recent conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy how many Ukrainian troops had died during Russia’s occupation of Crimea in 2014, former U.S.
Performance of OSP shouldn’t be measured by political applause – Kissi Agyebeng
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has said the performance of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) should not be measured by political applause, social media reactions or the preferences of…
Nine civilians injured in attacks on Kherson region – prosecutor's office
On Wednesday, August 26, Russian occupiers attacked settlements in Kherson region using aircraft, artillery, and various types of drones, according to a press release from Kherson Regional…
US official says there has been 'no change' in US policy toward N. Korea
WASHINGTON — A U.S. official said Wednesday that there has been "no change" in U.S. policy toward North Korea, amid growing concerns over whether President Donald Trump's administration remains…
Karnataka books 10,237 cases against school vehicles in three years; Bengaluru tops list
Bengaluru Urban recorded the highest number of cases at 3,244, followed by Hassan with 1,169 cases and Kolar with 674 cases
Russian recruiters are promising non-combat jobs. But they’re offering only standard military contracts — and one ad used a wounded soldier’s photo.
Recruiters in Russia are luring potential enlistees with promises they will not see combat — but the document they are asked to sign is a standard military contract.
Dubai announces free parking on Friday for Prophet Mohammed's birthday holiday
Dubai drivers will enjoy free parking on Friday for the public holiday marking the Prophet Mohammed's birthday. The emirate's Roads and Transport Authority announced that charges will be waived for all public parking spaces, with the exception of multistorey car parks.
Security guard stabbed by suspected shoplifter: Winnipeg police
A 22-year-old security guard working at a Winnipeg store was stabbed by a man he accused of shoplifting and asked to leave, according to police.
Court blocks Trump FCC order that could flood broadcast TV with more election ads
Republicans demanded that parties and fundraising committees be given lowest ad rates.
When Will Pause on US Visa Appointments End? Three Scenarios
During his second term in office, Trump has moved to tighten entry into the U.S. with the goal of improving domestic security.
Three new public parks opened in Qatar
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The U.K. Is Falling for Palantir’s Salesmanship
Fantasy, not practicality, is driving bad deals.
Republican's Chances of Losing to Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race
A new poll showed a tied race in Nebraska, which backed President Trump by 20 points in the 2024 election.
Assembly design in Amaravati should be future-ready, people-friendly, says Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu
During a high-level meeting, the Norman Foster + Partners team explains to the Speaker the arrangements being made for public representatives, officials, media and visitors
Nigeria Commits to Building Self-Reliant Defence Industrial Base, Deepens Defence Partnership with Türkiye
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), said that Nigeria is firmly committed to building a strong, self-reliant and globally competitive defence industrial…
How data center controversies are transforming the 2026 midterm landscape
The snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the United States has transformed the midterm election landscape , thrown a wrench into the plans of the world’s richest companies and…
IEBC Admits 20pc Error in Tender for New Election Management System
The commission told the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board that bidders were mistakenly required to provide performance security equivalent to 20 per cent of the contract price.
At least 95 dead after mudslide, flooding sweep through Nepal-Tibet border
A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side.
‘Master of Escapes’ arrested in Catalonia after breaking out of four European prisons
A dramatic police operation in Tarragona (Catalonia) has ended the latest spell on the run for a notorious criminal known as the ‘Master of Escapes’, whose history includes prison breaks in Italy and…
What triggered the catastrophic flood on the Nepal-Tibet border?
NUWAKOT: At least nine people have been killed in massive floods that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday.
Mudslide destroys village, 95 dead, 17 Malaysian tourists reportedly missing
AT least 95 people have been killed, and hundreds of tourists are missing after devastating flash floods and mudslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border, the BBC reported today.
- Flash flood and mudslide on August 26, 2026, killed 95 people
- 17 Malaysian tourists reported missing in Nepal-Tibet disaster
- China's President Xi calls incident very serious, Nepal's worst since 2015
Belarus built base near Ukraine. Now it’s laying rail that can unload 60 wagons of military equipment
Project documents describe a freight platform with a ramp for unloading wheeled and tracked vehicles.
4th MLA quits BC Conservative Party to sit as Independent
This comes after Rosalyn Bird announced she was leaving the party on Tuesday, joining MLAs Ian Paton and Peter Milobar as recent defectors.
These Women Met in a Hospital and Fell in Love; Now They Need a Caregiver to Get Married
Jorgelina Aseff and Maria Victoria Gutierrez met after connecting on Facebook. Months later, they are engaged and dreaming of living together, but they need a caregiver to make it possible.
We saw signs of domestic abuse, but we didn't know how to protect Stacy
Stacy Hunter was killed by her estranged husband weeks after he was released on bail - her family wish the authorities had intervened further.
APC chieftain Arise slams call to review subsidy removal, describes proposal as economically retrogressive
Former Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Ayo Arise, under the All Progressives Congress, has rejected calls for Nigeria to return to the former fuel subsidy regime, describing such…
Syrskyi enrolls in Defense University doctoral program
Former Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi has enrolled in a doctoral program at the National Defense University of Ukraine, Hromadske reported, citing a source close to him on Aug. 26.
Bodies found on S Korean holiday island as missing persons scandal deepens
Four missing people have been found dead on South Korean holiday island Jeju, as local police face mounting public criticism for allegedly mishandling missing persons cases. Reports emerged last week that authorities were launching a belated search for a woman reported missing months ago.
BOSA vows to field ‘competent leaders’ ahead of local polls
Maimane says BOSA is leaving nothing to chance and will select professionals in various communities.
How James Talarico Polls Compare to Beto O'Rourke in 2018
Former teacher polls better than the ex-U.S. Representative did almost a decade ago, but the Texas race remains too close to call.
Maharashtra: ‘Onion Express’ Stopped At Lasalgaon Station After Farmers Allege Rotten Onions Being Sent To Delhi - VIDEO
Maharashtra farmers on Wednesday stopped the ‘Onion Express’ bound for Delhi at Lasalgaon Railway Station in Nashik, alleging that rotten onions were being transferred instead of quality produce…
CBSA finds 385 kilos of cocaine in commercial truck at US-Canada border
Canadian border officers discovered 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine during an inspection of a commercial truck. Authorities have not identified the driver, carrier, declared cargo or concealment…
CM Vijay to release water from Mettur dam on September 1 for delta irrigation
Minister for Water Resources N. Anand announced that water will be released for a period of 45 days
Malema accuses Didiza of failing to act impartially
Malema tabled the motion of no confidence debate against Didiza in the National Assembly.
- Julius Malema accuses Thoko Didiza of biased conduct.
- Malema files no confidence motion against Didiza.
- EFF demands Didiza's removal from presiding role.
Late Sharon Otieno’s family expresses fear for their lives
Eight years after the murder of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno, her family says they fear for their safety and security.
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
- Over two dozen Puerto Rican cities declared drought disaster zones
- More than two-thirds of island in extreme drought, third in severe drought
- Governor requests USDA declaration to aid farmers and agriculture
2 arrested in Hong Kong fight over elderly woman slapping girl
Hong Kong police have arrested two women on suspicion of assault at a shopping centre in Kwun Tong, with a viral clip showing a fight breaking out after a five-year-old girl was shoved and then…
Major Drug Bust In MP's Ratlam: Police Seize 2.495 Kg MD, Creta Worth ₹2.70 Crore; Smugglers Flee
Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh): Kalukheda police seized nearly 2.495 kg of MD drugs along with a car used for smuggling. The combined value of the drugs and vehicle is estimated at around Rs 2.70 crore.
Cop hurt in firearm mishap while on duty in Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU: A marine policeman was injured after being shot while on duty at the marine guard post yesterday.
Woman dead after police shooting in Calgary, gas line ruptured
- Woman dead after police shooting in Calgary
- Gas line ruptured during officer-involved incident
- Two officers involved, one hospitalized
Maharashtra Crime: DRI Seizes 2.5 Kg Suspected Amphetamine, 878 Grams MDMA At Pune Railway Junction; Woman Arrested
Mumbai, August 26, 2026: The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have intercepted a woman and seized a huge quantity of Amphetamine and MDMA drugs.
Businessman Stuart Scharnick in court over fresh firearm-related charges
Stuart Scharnick is facing fresh firearm-related charges after appearing in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court, with his bail application postponed to September 2.
West Africa: From Hunger to Harvests - How Land Restoration Is Transforming the Sahel
[WFP] WFP's community-supported initiative is restoring degraded ecosystems in five sub-Saharan African countries - building food security, incomes and bonds in the process.
‘Middle Belt, South won’t accept proposed livestock ranching scheme’ – SMBLF
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has expressed concern over what it called “the audacious attempt by the Federal Government to take over lands belonging to ethnic communities in the…
Former head of Rwanda’s presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard who later was convicted of inciting insurrection, has died in prison after spending a dozen…
Police seize 1,390 litres of illicit brew in Kisii
Police in Kisii County have intensified the crackdown on illicit brews following coordinated operations conducted across the county on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, resulting in the seizure of 1,390…
- Police seize 1,390 litres of Kangara in Kisii County
- 1,080 litres seized in Bomorenda raid, 310 litres in Rigena Village
- Authorities urge public to report suspicious activities
Personal dislike for OSP leadership behind calls to abolish office – Kissi Agyebeng
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has claimed that some calls to abolish or weaken the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) are motivated by personal dislike for the institution’s leadership.
Ruto Pledges Sh1.2bn for Emurua Dikirr University to Honour Late MP Johana Ng’eno
Ruto said the institution would expand access to higher education for students from Emurua Dikirr, Narok County and other parts of the country.
- President Ruto pledges Sh1.2 billion for Emurua Dikirr University.
- University named after late MP Johana Ng eno.
- Ng eno died in helicopter crash on February 28, 2026.
US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide: report
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa applications worldwide to accommodate “in-depth training” for consular officers, as it seeks to screen out applicants deemed likely to need US…
Halifax bomb threat suspect could face life in prison on terror charge: Crown
The suspect in the bomb threat made against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax appeared for a bail decision but the hearing was adjourned again.
AMA arrests 6 drivers, mates for allegedly charging unapproved fares in Accra CBD
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested six commercial transport operators in the Central Business District (CBD) for allegedly charging passengers fares above the approved rates to…
80pc of Kenya faces above-average rains, prolonged wet spells
The outlook presented during the 13th National Climate Outlook Forum on Wednesday projects above-average rainfall across 80pc of the country.
John Ratcliffe: Trump confidant on surprise visit to Moscow – what's behind it?
The CIA chief and loyal supporter of the US president is traveling to the Russian capital. The Kremlin is downplaying the visit, but the incident raises questions.
Surge in families renting puts more children at risk of housing insecurity
There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by aged 14, according to a new research paper.
'Miracle' claims as bibles are left touched by fire at New Apostolic Church
After a devastating fire destroyed the New Apostolic Church Towerby in Johannesburg, the congregation is left in shock as holy communion chalices and bibles remain untouched.
Future of higher education demands AUKU to be reviewed - Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR: The future of the country’s higher education requires a comprehensive review of acts related to higher education, including the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU).