Tuesday, August 25, 2026

World

August 23, 2026

Ukraine embassy marks 35th independence anniversary, reaffirms struggle for freedom

Mr Kholostenko described it as a day that embodied the Ukrainian people’s enduring struggle for freedom, statehood and the right to determine their own future.

August 22, 2026

Chinese humanoid robot ‘Lightning’ beats Usain Bolt’s 100m world record

The robot’s time also edged Bolt’s world record of 9.58 seconds in the men’s 100m, which the Jamaican set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.

August 22, 2026

Passenger’s laptop catches fire on American Airlines flight

The plane, which took off from Atlanta, had 133 individuals on board.

American Airlines
August 22, 2026

Fleeing crime group members extradited, jailed over 2020 murder of Nigerian teen in UK

The four convicts were members of the Oldham-based Representing the Danger (RTD) organised crime gr

Fleeing crime group members
August 22, 2026

Suspect arrested for allegedly shooting female resident in U.S. neighbourhood

The police said the weapon, a Sig Sauer 380 handgun, was recovered at the scene.

Bowie Police Department's Statement
August 22, 2026

World’s oldest person Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday

Ms Caterham is the last known surviving person born during the reign of King Edward VII, who died in 1910.

Ethel Caterham
August 22, 2026

Top editors of U.S. military newspaper sacked over insubordination

The newspaper’s publisher since 2007, Max Lederer, who earlier this week announced his retirement in September, was also fired.

The U.S. military newspaper, Stars and Stripes
August 22, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and INTERPOL logo
August 22, 2026

Carney vows retaliation as Trump govt slams fresh 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Mr Trump set a deadline for negotiations, but negotiators said they had yet to reach an agreement.

President Donald Trump and Mark Carney
August 22, 2026

Uber fined $966 million for deactivating drivers’ accounts over alleged fraudulent practices

Uber said it disagreed with the regulator’s decision and said it would file an appeal.

Uber Taxi