Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

September 3, 2026

Children as young as six battling mental health crisis, NHS doctors warn

Children as little as six-year-olds battling mental health illnesses in the UK are increasing by tens of thousands, findings from the National Health Service said.

UK kids in hospital
September 3, 2026

Putin orders closure of Germany’s Goethe-Institut centres in Russia

President Vladimir Putin has ordered the shutdown of all Goethe-Institut centres across Russia in retaliation for Germany’s closure of a Russian cultural centre in Berlin.

Vladmir Putin
September 3, 2026

Pentagon issues new, mandatory testosterone screening for active-duty, reserve service members

Female service members would be assessed for any symptoms of hormonal dysregulation, which can link to disrupted menstrual cycles.

U.S. service members
September 3, 2026

Amid layoffs of thousands of workers, Uber launches first-ever autonomous driving in UK

Uber launched the UK’s first autonomous ride-hailing service just a day after laying off thousands of workers in a major restructuring.

Uber autonomous vehicles
September 3, 2026

U.S. largest workers’ union leader Kimberly Goodwin busted for criminal activities, convicted

AFGE is the largest federal employee union, representing 820,000 workers in the federal government and the District of Columbia.

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
September 2, 2026

MapQuest becomes top free app in U.S. after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

Other platforms such as Apple Maps and Google Maps have changed the name of the lake for U.S. users.

MapQuest
September 2, 2026

Two Filipino sailors die as Iran attacks Saudi oil tanker

Saudi Arabia stressed the need to halt escalation and respect the security and safety of international navigation.

September 2, 2026

Tiger Woods escapes jail time after plea deal over Florida car crash

The 15-time major champion’s licence was suspended for a period of five years and also fined $1,500.

Tiger Woods in court
September 2, 2026

Haitian Ohio college graduate dies by suicide after losing protected status

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Mr Bel died on Monday walking into oncoming traffic after parking his vehicle on the right shoulder of Interstate 70.

Pierre Damas Bel and other
September 2, 2026

U.S. lobbying firm working for Atiku alleges Tinubu offered $3million bribe to its CEO to drop advocacy in Washington

The firm said, “We have a simple message for President Bola #Tinubu, the @OfficialAPCNg, and their associates: Thank you for the offer, but no thanks.”

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