Friday, October 9, 2026

World

August 24, 2026

Washington Post ordered to rehire fired columnist

In her decision, Ms Espinosa also ordered The Post to pay Ms Attiah the backlog of salaries since her termination in September 2025.

Karen Attiah
August 24, 2026

Ukraine wants peace but won’t simply surrender to Russia:  Zelenskiy

Mr Zelenskiy vowed to find a solution to what he called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “ballistic terror”.

Volodymyr Zelensky
August 24, 2026

Ukraine ‌embassy unveils exhibition on independence, culture

“None of these pieces can be taken away by force. The map carries deep symbolism amid Russia’s aggression,” Ukraine said.

August 23, 2026

Liverpool snatch late 2-2 against Newcastle United in EPL opener

Anthony Elanga took the lead for the Magpies in just five minutes into the game off a brilliant assist from Willam Osula.

Liverpool and Newcastle.
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