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An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A police officer in South Carolina’s capital city died and a second was injured Saturday in a shooting at a park, the Columbia police chief said. The suspect also died, said Columbia Police Department Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook.
Abdul El-Sayed Chances of Winning Election Amid Apology to Jewish Democrats
The controversy over El-Sayed's response to a synagogue attack in March has raised concerns among some Democrats.
3 motosikal bergesel punca kematian pelumba muda di litar
Polis berkata mangsa yang parah dikejarkan ke unit kecemasan Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah dengan ambulans untuk mendapatkan rawatan.
Oil deal with US is denounced by both sides of Venezuelan politics
Opposition said agreement with Trump administration was potentially illegal while government hardliners cast it as a betrayal
Everest veterans, mountain guides enter choked hydropower tunnel to rescue 6
Highly trained mountain guides and Everest veterans joined flood rescue efforts in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Specialist teams used expedition skills to access disaster zones where roads had…
Victorian roads 'not good enough', premier says amid pothole pledge
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll says the government will double the number of potholes it fixes this year to 500,000, at a cost of $352 million.
Did Trump cut down over 100-year-old cherry blossom trees in Washington DC for golf course? Details
An iconic cherry tree gifted by Japan in 1912 was reportedly felled at East Potomac Park as over 60 trees were removed amid Trump’s golf course plans.
Accused In ₹70-Crore MD Drug Case Arrested After 5 Years On The Run By Indore Crime Branch
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): City Crime Branch arrested Akran Khan, wanted in a high-profile 2021 case involving 70 kg of mephedrone (MD) worth around Rs 70 crore.
Residents prepare to fight AI data centre approval
A newly-formed group is preparing to lodge an appeal against a recent AI data centre approval, arguing the planning laws used to assess it are not fit for purpose.
‘I urge other cricketers to speak up’: Moin Khan makes emotional appeal for Imran Khan
Moin Khan urges authorities to honour Imran Khan's right to medical care. He also asked fellow cricketers to voice their support for the former leader.
One Nation thumps Labor to gain WA state seat of Secret Harbour at byelection
Pauline Hanson’s party takes the outer-Perth seat from Labor in a win that will have the major parties worried.
Fears for social cohesion as anti-immigration views rise in Australia
The 2026 Lowy Institute Poll records the largest ever decline in support for cultural diversity in Australia, with some saying they live in fear of racist attacks even in the largely progressive city…
Let's commit to job creation to halt conflicts & forced migration – Ablakwa tells African Union
According to the Minister, no amount of funding can cure that challenge of violence if governments fail to create jobs and opportunities for the teaming youth of the continent.
BJP-SAD alliance revival gains ground ahead of Punjab polls
The BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal may revive their alliance for upcoming Punjab assembly elections. Both parties acknowledge this partnership as their strongest option despite seat-sharing…
With ‘virtual speed bumps,’ these cities have reduced crashes by rewarding slower drivers with fewer red lights
"If you come to Albuquerque right now and you’re driving that corridor, you will learn pretty quickly that if you are speeding, you stop.”
3 students confirmed dead after being swept out to sea off southwestern Japan
KAGOSHIMA, Japan (Kyodo9 -- Three students were confirmed dead Saturday after being swept out to sea off Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, the
Fake office in Seoul helps reclusive youth fight social isolation
In a quiet community center in western Seoul, 33 young adults recently committed to a novel daily routine: waking up, dressing and reporting for work at a company that exists entirely to help them…
Winnipeggers disengaged in election, lowering voter turnout: polling
Many Winnipeggers are not interested in or following the civic races as October's election day ticks closer, a poll released earlier this summer shows.
Trained for the great farewell: The young Chinese betting their futures on a still-stigmatised trade
Long shadowed by taboo, funeral studies are drawing young people in China as an ageing population fuels demand - but the stable careers many are counting on are far from guaranteed.
Colombian President De La Espriella Officially Ends ‘Total Peace’ Negotiations
In a definitive break from his predecessor’s flagship security policy, Colombia’s President, Abelardo De La Espriella, has officially terminated the main negotiation tables of the so-called “Total…
Transit, home care and immigration dominate Day 3 of Quebec election
The debate over immigration came on the third day of the provincial election campaign, as Quebec’s party leaders fanned out across the province.
Europe’s summer drought is so extreme that desertification is a growing threat
Around 99% of Hungary’s lands are currently under severe or extreme drought conditions.
Bawumia engages small-scale miners over reforms to tackle sector challenges
By: Amoako Kwame The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has engaged the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners as part of consultations to identify practical reforms…
Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion
Marvel stars have joined a campaign to free Marwan Barghouti, overlooking his five murder convictions and the victims of his attacks.
Trump Approval Compared to Canada's Doug Ford Amid Lake Ontario Name Fight
Doug Ford unveiled a "Lake Ontario, Now and Always" billboard on Saturday, pushing back on Trump's "Lake America" effort.
The Earth is sizzling, but ‘climate hushing’ is hot right now among Democrats. ‘People are increasingly freaked out about other issues’
The Searchlight Institute, a Democratic think tank, urged the party to stop mentioning climate change because it is not a priority for voters.
‘Model Employer’ insinuates just treatment to employees: SC
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that the watchword “Model Employer” in administrative and service laws insinuates that the State and public authorities should act fairly and justly without…
Pakistan demands action after brutal Haiti gang massacre claims 47 lives
UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council on Friday to rapidly deploy international support to Haiti following a brutal gang massacre of at least 47 people—including children hiding in a…
Dozens of Israeli settlers attack flashpoint West Bank village
QUSRA, (Palestinian Territories): Dozens of Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of Qusra in the northern occupied West Bank on Saturday, residents and the military said, after nearly three weeks of tension in the area.
Trump announces ‘biggest oil deal’ with Venezuela
AgenciesPresident Donald Trump said that his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that, if realized, could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the Sou...
MP School Education Report Card: No District Crosses 60% Mark, 45 Of 55 Stuck In ‘Prachesta-2’
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh’s school education system continues to lag behind the higher performance grades, with none of the state’s 55 districts crossing the 60% performance mark in the latest Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) 2025-26 released by the Union Ministry of Education.
Russia sets new deadline to capture all of Donbas
Russian military commanders are asking the Kremlin to extend the deadline for capturing all of Donbas from Dec. 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027, Ukrainian presidential office deputy head Pavlo Palisa told reporters on Aug. 29.
Milo Yiannopoulos, Far-Right Agitator, Deported to U.K. After ICE Detainment
The former Breitbart editor had been arrested Thursday The post Milo Yiannopoulos, Far-Right Agitator, Deported to U.K. After ICE Detainment appeared first on TheWrap .
Haiti urges Gang Suppression Force deployment as killings surge
Haiti has called for the full deployment of the United Nations Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, GSF, to help Haitian authorities combat armed gangs and restore public safety.
Clarence Thomas May Get to Overturn Case He Opposed 22 Years Ago
Clarence Thomas was one of two justices who dissented in a 2004 case that could come before the court again.
Nigerian troops confront ISWAP terrorists in face-to-face encounter [VIDEO]
Nigerian Army troops have reportedly confronted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter captured on video.
Indian Intelligence Detects Pakistani Bayraktar TB2 Drones Along LoC
Indian intelligence agencies have detected the presence of Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles operated by Pakistan near the Line of Control.
Lagos demolishes shanties after four die in community clash
Lagos demolishes shanties in Ikola after four deaths in a community clash, citing safety risks under high-tension power lines. Learn more about the demolit Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-demolishes-shanties-after-four-die-in-community-clash/
IG visits Niger, vows to rescue abducted worshippers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Saturday visited Niger State to assess the security situation and ongoing rescue operations following the recent attack and abduction of worshippers in communities in Dekara District, Borgu Local Government Area.
Akufo-Addo mourns late Ya-Naa Abukari II at Gbewaa Palace
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has visited the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi to mourn the late Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari II.
Roseville fire today: What’s burning near Sacramento? Residents report smoke
Emergency crews are responding to a reported Roseville fire.
Faskari, former AFAN president, dies in Turkey
Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has died in Turkey.
Ex-IGP’s name missing as INEC releases list of Nasarawa gov’ship candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of governorship candidates for the Nasarawa State governorship election. Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, former Inspector General of Police, did not appear on the list.
VCUarts Qatar welcomes record student enrolment for new academic year
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar), a Qatar Foundation partner university, has welcomed new and returning students to campus for the start of the 2026-27...
Strong first day attendance heralds new academic year
Schools across the country reopened yesterday and welcomed the students, marking the beginning of the 2026–2027 academic year while marking good percentage of attendance on the first day.From early mo...
Qatar Charity rolls out innovative water solutions in Somaliland
With support from donors and in co-operation with Somaliland’s ministry of water development, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the first seawater desalination plant in northwestern Somaliland.The proj...
Avert fake alcohol risk
The ACA data shows that 19 per cent of the alcohol sold in the country is counterfeit.
Mumbai: Opposition Warns Against De-Reserving Byculla’s Alexandra Theatre For Residential Use
Mumbai, August 29, 2026: With the BMC’s Improvement Committee yet to rule on de-reserving Byculla’s 1,005.03-sq-m Alexandra Theatre for residential use, Congress and Shiv Sena (UBT) have sounded a…
How to Survive Alone in the Pacific for More Than a Year: The Amazing Journey of Salvador Alvarenga
When Emi Libokmeto and Russel Laikidrik found José Salvador Alvarenga naked and severely dehydrated on the shore of Tile Islet on Jan. 30, 2014, they could not understand what he was trying to tell them. They did not speak the same language, and the fisherman’s account of spending 438 days adrift in the Pacific seemed […]
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant blackout lasts over a week, diesel fuel left for 10 days – IAEA
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been without external power for more than a week and has enough diesel fuel to run its generators for 10 days, the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Aug. 29.
Yari: Subsidy can’t return, anyone promising it is deceiving Nigerians
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected calls for a return of petrol subsidy, warning Nigerians against politicians promising to reverse one of the major economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
NPP to release its Position Paper on proposed amendments to the 1992 Constitution soon - Oppong Nkrumah
This is contained in a press release dated August 28 and signed by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Chairman of the Party's Policy Coordinating Committee.