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World

August 5, 2026

Over 100 people die as rainfall sweeps across in India

Mr Sarma stated, “Material losses can be restored, but no compensation can replace a loved one.”

India flag
August 5, 2026

Princess Eugenie welcomes new baby

The newborn is now the 15th child in line to the throne.

Princess Eugenie
August 5, 2026

U.S., Iran having ‘very good discussions’ to end five-month-old war, says Trump

“They had an all-day negotiation,” Mr Trump told Fox News, adding that the Strait of Hormuz “is going to be open very soon”.

Donald Trump official potrait
August 5, 2026

Trump admin revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to U.S. over diplomatic row

“This is a reciprocal action,” the spokesperson said. “Should the ambassador leave the country, she would need to reapply for a visa.”

Donald Trump and Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti
August 5, 2026

Italy’s sanitation workers help woman find €1 million jackpot ticket inside garbage truck

Refuse collectors in Italy helped a woman recover her €1 million lottery ticket after she mistakenly trashed it in the bin, thinking she had not won.

Italy’s garbage truck
August 5, 2026

200,000 people received humanitarian assistance after Venezuela quakes: UN

The UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as 200,000 people have received humanitarian assistance.

Venezuela Earthquake
August 5, 2026

Three Nigerians, 22 others to lose U.S. citizenship for immigration fraud, lying on oath

In 2014, Ms Olaniyi (as Thomas) was convicted in federal court for passport fraud after fingerprint checks revealed her true identity to be Olaniyi.

A U.S. Court, a gavel and U.S. passport.
August 4, 2026

Israel, Lebanon begin fresh round of U.S.-brokered talks in Rome

The negotiations, scheduled to run until Thursday, come as Lebanon seeks a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from its southern region.

Isaac Herzog and Joseph Aoun
August 4, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Iran says talks with Oman on vessel transit continue

Iranian authorities said the talks with Oman have been positive at both the technical and political levels as the two countries move close to reaching an agreement.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
August 4, 2026

Moderna begins Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trial

The trial marks a significant step in efforts to develop a vaccine against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC.

Ebola vaccine