Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Lindsay Clancy, 36, strangled her three children with exercise bands in January 2023 in the basement of their home before cutting herself with a knife and jumping from a second-story window.
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IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after Israeli soldiers intercept drone attack
The strikes follow an announcement by Defense Minister Israel Katz earlier on Friday that the IDF had cleared Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge tunnels of Hezbollah terrorists.
Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Households should stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather as the strongest El Niño event in a generation develops over the Pacific Ocean, a government minister has said.
- Dame Angela Eagle advises households to stock up on food for extreme weather
- El Niño event could cause more extreme storms in the UK
- NAO warns government's reliance on private sector for food supply risks
Loon design wins for next Manitoba specialty licence plate, province says
- Loon design chosen for Manitoba's next specialty licence plate
- Public survey received 62,605 responses
- Plate sales to fund park enhancements
Sudan drone war is erasing the front line, UN finds
More than 1,000 people were killed in drone attacks in Sudan between January and May 2026, according to a United Nations (UN) investigation that says both sides may have committed war crimes in…
- Over 1,000 killed in Sudan drone attacks from Jan-May 2026
- RSF responsible for Kalogi drone strike killing 114, 60 children
- Drone attacks target hospitals, schools, markets, displacement sites
Why did Trump meet members of an anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish group?
Why did Trump meet members of an anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish group? Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Fri, 09/04/2026 - 18:35 Critics of Israel lauded the meeting, highlighting inroads to be made…
- Trump hosted meeting with anti-Zionist Orthodox Jewish group on September 3, 2026
- Group includes Satmar Rebbe Aaron Teitelbaum, leader of 100,000 adherents
- Meeting aimed to address concerns about community targeted by Israeli government
Driving In Madhya Pradesh To Get Costlier As More Roads Come Under Toll, PWD Eyes ₹3,000 Crore Revenue
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Driving in Madhya Pradesh could become costlier as the government plans to bring more roads under the toll network, with at least 12 additional roads already proposed for toll…
How two men were rescued from a flood-stricken Nepali power plant
Two people have been rescued from a tunnel in Nepal and voices have been heard, nine days after massive flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-China border trapping hundreds of workers inside…
- Two Nepali men, Sanjay Sah and Kabir Maharjan, rescued from flood-stricken power plant
- Nine-day rescue operation involved drilling, blasting, and hand-clearing in dangerous conditions
- Sah stable, Maharjan critical after airlift to Kathmandu military hospital
Ukraine orders temporary ceasefire as US envoys visit Moscow. Air raid alert sounds in Kyiv immediately as pause begins
The reported order covers 5–8 September as Washington seeks to restart peace talks after months of stalled negotiations, but Russian attacks continued as the pause was due to begin.
WHO says key warehouse destroyed by attack in Ukraine
The World Health Organization verifies and records attacks on healthcare but does not attribute blame as it is not an investigation agency.
UN nuclear agency members draft resolution reporting Iran to the UN Security Council
VIENNA (AP) — The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution for possible consideration by the Board of Governors of the U.N. nuclear…
Meet Nigerian professor appointed dean at Canadian university
Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, a Nigerian-born law professor, has been appointed dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
First Lady unveils food bank, donates N500m in Cross River
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu launches the National Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River to combat food insecurity, distributing N500m in aid.
Just like an Italian piazza, this community garden has grown a community
The founder behind an community garden in suburban Adelaide is celebrating a legacy that has grown far beyond the garden beds.
UN approves new map showing Africa’s true size, US opposes
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to encourage governments, schools, and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look smaller than it is. Adopted on Friday, the resolution is the culmination of an African-led campaign against the 16th-century Mercator projection, the most widely used map in the world.
I have enough experience to lead NPP youth wing – Chris Lloyd
New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organiser hopeful, Chris Lloyd, says his experience in engaging young people and grassroots politics has prepared him to lead the party’s youth wing and help it regain power in the 2028 elections.
New Trump Admin Rule Narrows Birthright Citizenship Access
The DHS proposal looks to expand exemptions for foreign government workers, offering green cards instead to their children.
CJ’s remarks on SOEs were made in good faith, not to undermine judicial independence – Judicial Service
The Judicial Service has responded to growing public debate over recent comments made by the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, about the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs), stressing that…
MP Colleges Must Report Student Suicides, Unnatural Deaths Every Month; ‘Nil’ Report Mandatory
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Higher Education department will collect monthly information on student suicides and unnatural deaths for the first time.
Germany suspects Russian intelligence behind arson attack as hybrid warfare threat grows across Europe
The Munich attack follows attempts to disrupt Germany’s power grid and comes amid mounting evidence of Russian covert operations targeting European countries supporting Ukraine.
GMS Week 36 – STRIKES RETURN, FREIGHT SOARS
The sanctions package that landed last week barely had time to settle before the shooting resumed. Renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliation ended the recent lull, while commercial traffic through…
- Strikes resume after sanctions package imposed
- Freight surges, Brent oil near $95.7 per barrel
- Baltic Dry Index hits 3,488, highest since October 2021
UK and EU Gasoline Is Reaching Russia Through a Moroccan Blending Hub
Sustained Ukrainian strikes on Russian refining capacity have produced something not seen since the start of the war: Russia importing gasoline and diesel at scale.
‘Our interactions are hostile’: Singapore worker asks how to deal with boss with ‘boomer mentality’
SINGAPORE: Working with someone from a different generation can sometimes mean adjusting to a different way of doing things. But for one Singaporean worker, the gap between her approach to work an... This article ( ‘Our interactions are hostile’: Singapore worker asks how to deal with boss with ‘boomer mentality’ ) first appeared on The…
Cleveland police chief proud of force but being 'let down' by funding
Victoria Fuller tells the BBC Cleveland Police needs to become part of a larger, strategic force with greater resources.
Registration for third edition of AJMI's Digital Media Diploma opens
Al Jazeera Media Institute (AJMI)’s e-learning platform has announced the opening of registration for the third edition of Al Jazeera’s Digital Media Diploma.The current edition offers a four-month le...
Zero Waste drive promote rational consumption and circular economy
Zero Waste campaign has progressed from an awareness initiative into a broader public effort to reduce waste, increase recycling and promote a circular economy.The campaign, launched by the Ministry o...
How the Father Amir gave Qatar a global voice
Between 1995 and 2013, Qatar emerged as an influential diplomatic, economic and strategic actor under the leadership of HH the late Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani.The defining feature o...
Apple facing $2.7bn UK lawsuit over 'unfair' app tracking rules
Apple is facing a £2bn ($2.7bn) London lawsuit brought on behalf of app developers over its app tracking rules, with the iPhone maker accused of abusing its power to unfairly impose greater restrictio...
Units of Ukraine's army reportedly ordered to halt fighting as Trump confirms US envoys set to travel for peace talks
Units of Ukraine's army were ordered to halt fighting Sept. 5-8, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Sept. 4, citing sources in the military, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to visit Kyiv and Moscow over the coming days.
Lunenburg water conservation continues after Dares Lake dam breach
Water conservation efforts continued for a second day in Lunenburg, N.S., along with school and business closures, as crews worked on repairs to the Dares Lake dam.
Iran Condemns Alleged US Strike on Wedding Ceremony, Says 68 Civilians Killed or Injured
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned an alleged United States military strike on a wedding ceremony in southern Iran, saying the attack
Troops rescue 25 abducted civilians in Katsina, Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 25 people who were kidnapped during separate operations in Katsina and Zamfara states.
The US Issues Alert Over Risk of ELN Drone Attacks in Northern Colombia
A few days before the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, arrives in Barranquilla, also known as the capital of the Caribbean, in northern Colombia, the Department of State itself issued a…
Canadian Floating Island Appeared, Disappeared, and Was Found Again
A forested mass roughly 140 meters long and 70 meters wide (460 feet by 230 feet) appeared on British Columbia’s Williston Reservoir, disappeared from its original location, and was later found about…
Tenure of TDB Chief Vigilance and Security Officer extended until January 2027, State informs Kerala High Court
- Chief Vigilance Officer's tenure extended to January 2027
- Two civil police officers to continue supporting role
- Sub-inspector appointed on deputation basis
Argentine court clears return of Nazi-looted portrait to Jewish dealer’s heir
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A long-lost Italian portrait looted from a prominent Jewish art dealer during World War II was set to be returned to his heir…
Minneapolis mayor wants to cut funding for violence interrupters. But at what cost?
When Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey presented his proposed budget for 2027, he returned again and again to a familiar theme: tough times call for tough…
North Korea cuts English classes, expands Russian at foreign language schools
North Korea’s Ministry of Education has ordered foreign language schools nationwide to cut back on English classes and expand Russian instruction. Sources link the 2026 directive to Pyongyang’s deepening ties with Moscow. A source in Ryanggang province told Daily NK on Thursday that the ministry issued the order in mid-August.
India in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia to help end the conflict: Jaishankar
Jaishankar, who arrived in Warsaw from Kyiv where he held talks with top Ukrainian leadership on Thursday, made the remarks after he met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski
N.S. Speaker scraps planned legislature bans just days before fall sitting begins
- Nova Scotia Speaker Danielle Barkhouse rescinds temporary ban on 36 disruptive individuals.
- Ban in place since September 1st following March protest against budget cuts.
- Barkhouse cites unlawful disruption and breach of parliamentary privilege as reasons.
Putin will not attack NATO, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said Russian dictator Vladimir Putin does not intend to attack the territory of European NATO members.
Family friend of 2 young girls charged with sexual assault in Lethbridge: Police
A 30-year-old man has been charged after Lethbridge police received reports of sexual assaults and interference involving two young girls.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: $2.7M Contract Awarded For Algae Fight
Renovation efforts have climbed to nearly $20 million in 2026 alone.
- $2.7M contract awarded to American Ag Energy, Inc. for algae issue
- Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had $30M rehab under Obama
- Contractors to test biology & chemistry to prevent future algae blooms
Hedge Funds Hike Bullish Oil Bets to May High as Iran War Flares
Hedge funds turned the most bullish on Brent crude since May as a fresh spate of fighting between the US and Iran heightened concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of…
Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur
Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam
Farage defiant as Reform aides step down over foreign donations sting
Dan Jukes, the leader's senior aide, and James Orr, the party’s head of policy, have stepped down from their roles while the party conducts an internal investigation.
Who Is the Commanding Officer of USS Abraham Lincoln? Dan Keeler Speaks Out
Captain Dan Keeler spoke briefly to reporters after the Lincoln docked in Thailand and was asked about President Trump's comments.
- Captain Dan Keeler commands USS Abraham Lincoln since June 2025
- Lincoln deployed for nearly nine months, 264 consecutive days at sea
- Keeler addressed crew relief, living conditions, and operational mission
Delhi Confidential: Satish Poonia’s office asks for ‘gift of smile’; Ajay Rai, Rajendra Pal Gautam remain at loggerheads
- Satish Poonia requests gifts like flowers or social deeds instead of material presents
- Ajay Rai and Rajendra Pal Gautam remain at loggerheads within Uttar Pradesh Congress
- Assembly elections next year may be impacted by the ongoing rift between Rai and Gautam
Denmark and four EU countries agree on migrant ‘return hubs’ outside the bloc, aim to start by 2027
Netherlands' minister of asylum and migration Bart van den Brink says "this is something new and it's groundbreaking."
Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian
President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.
Ukraine war: Wittkoff and Kushner travel to Moscow and Kiev
Recently, talks about ending the Ukraine war had been put on hold. Now, US mediators are traveling to Kiev and Moscow again. According to Trump, they are "bringing a proposal to end the war".
Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn’t a war while sorting out benefits
- Libby Klinner upset Pentagon initially told Iran wasn't a war zone
- Husband Maj. Alex Klinner killed in March crash supporting Iran operations
- Air Force clarified error, will pay full combat-related benefits
EFCC secures seven-year jail terms for five over N117.7m fraud
The EFCC has secured seven-year jail terms for five individuals involved in a N117.7m fraud against Chi Limited. Learn more about the conviction.
Destructive Ontario storms underscored gaps in severe weather preparedness: expert
Thousands of southern Ontario homes and businesses remained in the dark on Friday after destructive thunderstorms that one expert says highlighted the gaps in extreme weather preparedness.
Why the Falklands Is a Pressure Point For the U.K.—and How Milei, Trump Are Stoking Tensions
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has stepped up his country’s claim over the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory, shortly after Trump said the U.S.
Russia brands the newspaper Novaya Gazeta a ‘foreign agent,’ three years after doing the same to its Nobel-winning editor
Russia’s Justice Ministry has added the newspaper Novaya Gazeta to its registry of “foreign agents.”
Evacuation: US missionary blasts Pastor Adeboye over donation to Tinubu administration
A United States missionary, Alex Barbir, has blasted the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the church’s donation to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa.