Tuesday, August 25, 2026

World

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
August 22, 2026

U.S. court sets one-month timeline for FBI to explain why Tinubu criminal records should stay secret

The judge requested the agency to file its final response on September 18, 2026.

Bola Tinubu and FBI
August 22, 2026

Six-year-old pupil collapses, dies after teacher’s scolding over homework

The pupil’s father said his son had no health issues before leaving home.

Kids in Indian classroom
August 22, 2026

TikTok to pay $400 million in settlement to U.S. govt over children’s privacy litigation

The settlement represents one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a COPPA case.

TikTok
August 22, 2026

Osimhen fires brace, assist as Galatasaray seal first victory of 2026/2027 campaign

The victory marked the attacker’s fourth goal in the new campaign.

Osimhen
August 21, 2026

Russia’s drone attack kills five, injures 52 in Ukraine

Mr Zelenskyy stated that all the injured victims were receiving the necessary medical care.

Scene of the incident 
August 21, 2026

U.S. condemns suspension of Cofnas over plagiarism claims against Arday

Mr Cofnas, a self-described “race realist” U.S. academic, said he was suspended by the institution on Thursday.

Nathan Cofnas and Jason Arday
August 21, 2026

China, UN agree to strengthen cooperation for Sierra Leone’s development

Both sides emphasised the value of closer coordination among Sierra Leone, the UN and China. 

Sierra Leone
August 21, 2026

U.S. sanctions 10 individuals over Hezbollah cash smuggling network 

The sanctions were imposed under Executive Order 13224, the U.S. counterterrorism authority.

U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)