Thursday, October 8, 2026

World

August 30, 2026

Fernandes fires hat-trick as United thrash Ipswich 5-2

Ipswich conceded an own goal in the 56th minute from Jacob Greaves.

Bruno Fernandes
August 30, 2026

Ghent University bans late Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas from teaching for three months 

Mr Cofnas was, however, allowed to continue his research work, according to The Guardian UK.

Nathan Cofnas and Jason Arday
August 30, 2026

Iceland votes against proposal to resume EU membership talks

In the poll, 52.8 per cent of voters rejected reopening talks with the EU, while 47.2 per cent voted for the proposal.

Icelanders voting
August 30, 2026

Over 900 hydropower workers missing after Nepal-China deadly flooding

More than 900 workers at different hydropower projects have been declared missing after floods swept through Nepal.

Nepal's rescue operations
August 30, 2026

Trump threatens NBC’s journalist Kristen Welker with FCC ‘punishment’ over unfavourable report

Mr Trump said Ms Welker’s analysis was inaccurate, and vowed to report the journalist to the FCC for possible rebuke or punishment.

Kristen Welker and President Donald Trump
August 30, 2026

Nepal warns of possible fresh flooding

The warning followed an increase in the Bhotekoshi River’s water level, with authorities advising people in flood-prone areas to stay vigilant.

Nepal
August 30, 2026

Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S. users after Trump’s order amid trade war with Canada

Google said the change would not affect map users in Canada, as they would continue to see Lake Ontario, while users outside Canada and the U.S. would see both names.

Google Maps showing Lake America
August 30, 2026

Nepal begins mass burials for hundreds of unidentified flood victims

Ganesh Aryal, chief district officer of Bharatpur in Chitwan, said the development was inevitable, citing the health risk of decomposing bodies.

August 30, 2026

Seven dead, 23 missing after boat capsizes off North Cyprus

About 259 passengers and eight crew were aboard the ship when it overturned on Sunday.

FILOJET ferry
August 29, 2026

29 arrested for looting as floods ravage Nepal 

Nepal police confirmed the arrest of 29 people caught stealing from a safe box washed away by the floods.

Flooding in Nepal