United StatesUS designates Myanmar scholar, US citizen Min Zin held by China as wrongfully detained
The designation for Min Zin, who is accused of endangering Chinese national security, comes just weeks before US President Donald Trump is scheduled t...
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Central African Republic artisanal gold mine collapses, killing more than 100
Central African Republic
Accidents & DisastersMany feared dead in Sokoto boat accident
Tragedy strikes Gorau community in Sokoto as a boat capsizes, with many feared dead. Tragedy struck Gorau community in Goronyo Local Government Area o...
FBI Agents Search Eric Swalwell’s Home as Part of Federal Sexual Assault Inquiry
Teacher accused of sexual relationships with pupils 'acted like in a Sabrina Carpenter video,' court told
Crime & Justice
Man charged over terrorist attack at Manchester synagogue
The attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue saw two worshippers killed Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information re...
SportsBrighton boss breaks silence on Carlos Baleba transfer amid Manchester United bid
Brighton and Hove Albion's chief executive Paul Barber has signaled that the Seagulls could entertain a 'sensible' offer for Carlos Baleba, as Manches...
Zuckerberg buys 19th-century castle in Ireland
IrelandNew aircraft carrier arrives in Arabian Sea to replace long-stationed USS Abraham Lincoln
Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN aid chief warns
UkraineUS envoy Huckabee tells Israeli settlers 'Thou shalt not steal,' in response to West Bank violence
Palestine
Sports‘Yellowjackets’ Sets Release Date For Fourth & Final Season At Paramount+; Watch The Teaser
The end is near for Yellowjackets. Yellowjackets Season 4 officially sets Paramount+ release date, with the final season’s first teaser revealing the...
SportsFIH Women’s Hockey World Cup: India play out goalless draw with England, qualify for Round 2
India are through to the second round of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, after a 0-0 draw in the final Pool D game against England, which was e...
United KingdomAre Prince Harry & Meghan Markle right to move back to the UK? Take our poll and have your say
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to relocate back to England after six years in California, as Harry continues to mend his relationship wit...
North Korea fires missiles hours after Trump signals Kim meeting
North Korea
Superquiz, Friday, August 21
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SportsAryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek at Cincinnati Open
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was sent spinning out of the fourth round of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open, beaten 7-6 (9/7), 6-4 by 35th-ranked Czech...
Robbie Butler named Stormont health minister
PoliticsUK Prime Minister weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK move
United KingdomClapham Junction train fire - live: Gatwick Express and Southern trains in chaos
United StatesWalmart posts sluggish sales with slowest U.S. growth in years
Sales at U.S. Walmart and other big U.S.
BusinessPelthos (PTHS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
ZELSUVMI revenue jumped 45% as prescriber count surged and new PBM contracts drove adoption. CEO O'Dowd eyes 5% stake as company targets $3.2 million...
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