PowerBall and PowerBall Xtra results: Friday, 28 August 2026
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Barron Trump Keeps Low Profile Amid Security Concerns Following Threats
Barron Trump, the youngest son of US President Donald Trump, has been leading an increasingly private life amid heightened security concerns surrounding his family, The New York Post reported.
KL family of 4 found dead, husband left note claiming wife lost S$82,000 to love scammer
Police are investigating the deaths of the 47-year-old woman and her two children as murder.
Trump anuncia la creación de una academia militar espacial: “El dominio estadounidense no es una elección”
El presidente firma la orden ejecutiva durante la ceremonia de entrega de la Medalla de Honor Espacial del Congreso a los cuatro astronautas del Artemis 2
Mediazona names 26 more troops killed in March’s crash of an An-26 military transport plane in Crimea
Journalists at the independent Russian outlet Mediazona identified 27 military personnel believed to have died when an An-26 aircraft crashed in annexed Crimea in March.
Peter Thiel becomes anti-Milei rallying cry for Argentina’s left
In Argentina, Peter Thiel has become an avatar for the left’s charge that President Javier Milei is putting the country up for sale. Leer más
Hash oil and ganja worth ₹6.5 lakh seized, nine held
- Police seize 500 grams of hash oil and ganja, 60 drug tablets, 14 syringes
- Nine youths aged 20-25 arrested from Karimnagar and Adilabad districts
- Seized narcotics valued at ₹6.5 lakh, case registered under NDPS Act
Lindsay Clancy trial update: What happens if she's found not guilty by reason of insanity? Possible path to ‘freedom’
Lindsay Clancy’s future remains uncertain as jurors decide whether she belongs in prison or long-term psychiatric care.
Huge new Estepona park set to open with 300 trees and inclusive play areas
Residents in eastern Estepona are about to get a major new outdoor space, with a huge 20,000-square-metre park in La […]
NSMQ 2026: Boa Amponsem pulls off late heist to unseed Abetifi Presby and storm quarterfinals
Boa Amponsem SHS has pulled off a late comeback to unseat seeded Abetifi Presby SHS and secure a place in the NSMQ quarterfinals.
2027: APC governors will deliver Tinubu’s re-election — Uzodimma
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Thursday said all governors of the All Progressives Congress were unanimous in their support for President Bola…
People Taking Down Flock Towers Are Becoming Folk Heroes, With Communities Circling to Protect Them
"Kudos to the citizen that threw tea in the harbor!" The post People Taking Down Flock Towers Are Becoming Folk Heroes, With Communities Circling to Protect Them appeared first on Futurism .
MPs put NCA on the spot over building collapses
Members of the National Assembly Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works have demanded detailed answers from the National Construction Authority (NCA) over the continued collapse of…
Supreme Court adjourns ruling on Skytrain trial injunction request
The Supreme Court has heard arguments in an application for interlocutory injunction filed by former GIIF CEO, Mr. Solomon Asamoah, the first accused person in the ongoing Skytrain scandal trial. Mr. Asamoah has filed a certiorari application at the Supreme Court seeking to quash the High Court’s decision to dismiss his submission of no…
- Supreme Court hears Skytrain trial injunction request
- Former GIIF CEO Solomon Asamoah seeks court action
- Injunction decision pending until August 31
Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Highlights Youth, Startup & Innovation Ecosystem At MGUG Foundation Day
Gorakhpur, August 28: Gorakshpeethadhishwar, Chief Minister and Chancellor of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University Gorakhpur, Yogi Adityanath, said, "The double-engine government has created a strong ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh to provide every young person with ample opportunities to learn, pursue opportunities, undertake entrepreneurship and…
In case you missed it: Morero’s sh*tty moment | Masemola asks NPA to withdraw charges | Mkhwanazi remains in custody
Catch up on the biggest stories of Friday, 28 August 2026, that you may have missed, in our simple daily news update.
How grapevines and fig trees are slowly taking root again in Gaza
Mohammed Shamlakh and his siblings are reviving their 1.2-hectare plot with grapevines and fig trees, after it was destroyed by Israeli military bulldozers in the Sheikh Ajlin neighbourhood in Gaza…
Culture of oppression: The Iranian graphic designers arrested for the 'crime' of meeting French diplomats
The inaugural Tehran Art Month started last week against the backdrop of war and increasing sanctions – a reminder of the incredible feats achieved by creative people in times of war.
Russia’s Energy Crisis Puts Kazakhstan in a Tough Spot
Kazakhstan is trying to keep the Kremlin at arm’s length amid Russian efforts to lean on Central Asian states for help in bolstering Moscow’s staggering war economy.
- Kazakhstan faces energy crisis amid Russia's war in Ukraine
- Kazakhstan refuses to export oil and gas to Russia due to sanctions risk
- Kazakhstan conducts military exercises to deter Russian intimidation
Ambulance driver, wife jump into Godavari River in A.P.; search on
Financial issues are suspected to be the reason behind the couple resorting to extreme step
- D. Venkata Sai, 31, and wife Sireesh, 27, jumped into Godavari River.
- Son, 3 years old, remained on Chinchinada bridge.
- Search continues Saturday with SDRF support.
Woman charged over alleged Sh2.1mn theft
Christine Njeri Wanjiru appeared before trial Magistrate Juliana Ndengeri on Friday where she was charged with stealing by director contrary to Section 282 of the Penal Code.
- Christine Njeri Wanjiru charged with Sh2.1mn theft in Kenya
- Director accused of stealing company property between June and August 2026
- Arrested on August 27, released on Sh1m bail
Troops Dismantle ISWAP Camp in Hong, Kill 21 Terrorists
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Army has said troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), dismantled an Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) camp in
- Nigerian Army dismantles ISWAP camp in Hong, Adamawa State
- 21 terrorists killed, several wounded in two battles
- Camp and logistics infrastructure destroyed to weaken terrorists
Veep receives Democracy Cup, urges Ghanaians to protect democratic gains
The Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has received the Democracy Cup on behalf of the government and people of Ghana, with a call for Ghanaians to protect the country’s democratic…
Bombay High Court grants bail to PFI accused, cites lack of evidence
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested Mohammed Iqbal Ibrahim Khan in September 2022 under various sections of the IPC and UAPA
Thane Infra Update: Metro 4, 4A Rolling Stock Gets Safety Clearance, Gaimukh-Cadbury Stretch Nears Launch
Mumbai, August 28, 2026: The first phase of Thane’s Metro 4 and 4A has moved a step closer to passenger operations with safety clearance to the rolling stock obtained for the corridor.
Fired Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon, claiming retaliation over reporting on deteriorating aircraft carrier
Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte are named as plaintiffs in the federal lawsuit.
Abia at 35: Orji Kalu Put Abia in National Conversation, Made It Punch Above Its Weight, Says Chidoka
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has described the administration of former Abia State Governor, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, as a defining period in the state’s political history, saying Kalu
- Former Minister Osita Chidoka praises Orji Kalu's Abia administration.
- Kalu elevated Abia's national profile during Nigeria's Fourth Republic.
- Chidoka warns of declining infrastructure after Kalu's departure.
NCCE’s Eastern Regional Director warns against vote buying, says poverty fuels electoral bribery
The Eastern Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ophelia Nana Yaa Ankrah, has called for strict adherence to Ghana’s democratic laws, particularly those prohibiting…
Trump Intervened to Revive a Fraught Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline, But Why?
For roughly a year and a half, California state and local authorities have been locked in a power struggle with the Trump administration over who gets to regulate oil production off the coast of Santa…
- Trump administration intervened to restart Santa Barbara pipeline
- DOE justified action for domestic energy security
- Legal battles continue over pipeline regulation
Spain asks the EU for Frontex support to “speed up” migrant classification in Ceuta
El ministro del Interior traslada la petición en una carta a la directora general de Migración de la Comisión Europea
Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline
Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
NDC condemns City Boys Movement’s ‘extravagant’ lifestyle
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has faulted a campaign platform of President Bola Tinubu, City Boys Movement, over an alleged wasteful and extravagant lifestyle. A statement by the NDC’s national spokesman, Osa Director, said at a time when Nigerians are going through one of their toughest periods under the rudderless APC-led…
Podcast: Canada goes 'elbows up' over Lake Ontario
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged that Lake Ontario will continue to be called by that name, after US President Donald Trump said he was renaming it as 'Lake America'.
AU condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan
The African Union has strongly condemned the fatal attack on a joint patrol of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Jonglei State, which left two Ethiopian peacekeepers dead and seven others injured.
Iran rift widens as supreme leader tells ministers to stop publicising country's problems
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei told officials on Friday to stop publicising problems and instead highlight the country's “power and strength”, in the latest sign of a leadership rift…
MK party names Bongani Baloyi as Joburg mayoral candidate ahead of polls
MK party unveiled six metro mayoral candidates, including Baloyi for Johannesburg
Tupac Trial Week 2 Recap: Murder Case Heads to Jury After Explosive Recording & More Testimony
Billboard is summing up the key moments from the second week of the epic murder trial over the hip-hop legend's 1996 killing.
2,500 Illegal Petrol Pumps Shut Down Across Pakistan
Authorities have shut down 2,500 illegal petrol pumps to curub petroleum smuggling and the illegal movement of fuel. The development … Read More The post 2,500 Illegal Petrol Pumps Shut Down Across…
John Manley: This is no time to break up Canada
Another prolonged debate over Canada’s possible breakup would impose costs at a time when we are facing our greatest collective challenge in generations
Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
His new role comes weeks after a dramatic break with President Zelenskyy.
Belarusian state TV says it planted ‘freelancers’ inside Current Time and handed over the names of more than 70 journalists to their home countries, mostly Russia — names that were already public
Employees of the Belarusian state television channel First Informational said they spent several years working with Alina Rudnitskaya, an editor at Current Time — the Russian-language TV and digital…
Interview: "Whoever attacks with ballistic missiles always has the upper hand"
The air war with missiles presents the West with a dilemma: attackers produce more and cheaper than defenders, says Fabian Hoffmann. In an interview, the political scientist outlines solutions.
Securing lives of Nigerians non-negotiable, key to economic growth — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday said national security remained the fundamental bedrock required to achieve Nigeria’s economic ambitions and lasting prosperity, insisting that the safety and…
Rescue Operations Resume in Nepal After Deadly Himalayan Glacier Collapse
A glacial collapse near Langtang Lirung triggered an ice-and-rock avalanche and flash flood in Nepal on Aug. 26, killing hundreds and leaving many more missing along the border with China.
New police uniform is a product of National Police Reform Taskforce, Ruto says
President William Ruto has said that the new police uniform is a product consultation between police officers, members of the public as contained in the National Police Reform Taskforce chaired by…
UN urges military observer trainers to become ‘force multipliers’
The United Nations has urged newly trained military observer instructors to take their specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and strengthen national training systems.
'Profound consequences': Indus Water Treaty must not be weaponised, FM Dar warns India
WASHINGTON: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday warned that any attempt to deprive Pakistan of waters “rightfully allocated to it” under the Indus Waters Treaty would have…
I am competent, incorruptible and not a pushover – Eugene Boakye Antwi
New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary hopeful, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has touted his experience, competence and long-standing service to the party, saying he is best placed to help the NPP…
NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office
National Population Commission Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf Wushishi, has died just eight months after assuming office. Learn more about his passing. Read More: https://punchng.com/npc-chairman-dies-eight-months-after-assuming-office/
Police arrest suspects over staged kidnapping, rescue two-year-old
Nigerian police arrest suspects in a staged kidnapping case involving a two-year-old and uncover a separate kidnapping and armed robbery syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspects-over-staged-kidnapping-rescue-two-year-old/
Lagos police engage youths in campaign against political, digital thuggery
The Lagos State Police Command has engaged young people across the state in a campaign against political and digital thuggery as part of activities to mark the 2026 International Youth Day.
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
King Harald V of Norway Has Died After 35 Years On the Throne. Meet His Successor, Haakon
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, died Friday at the age of 89. His son, the newly-proclaimed King Haakon VIII, has inherited the Norwegian throne.
Russia Attacked Ukraine With Seven S8000 Banderol Missiles and 96 Drones in a Single Day
Russian forces launched seven S8000 Banderol cruise missiles and 96 strike drones at Ukraine over the course of the day, with most of the drones reportedly heading toward Kyiv, UATV English reports. According to preliminary data, Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed or suppressed six S8000 Banderol missiles and 73 strike drones.
Russia test-fires ICBM toward Kamchatka
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it test-launched a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.