Friday, October 9, 2026

World

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)
August 21, 2026

Iran develops plant-based alternatives to chemical pesticides

The new product is part of a broader effort in Iran to expand biological pest-control technologies and reduce reliance on chemical treatments.

Someone spraying pesticide on a farm
August 21, 2026

Bitcoin heads for best week in three years; gold set for biggest monthly gain in century

Bitcoin rose by seven per cent on Friday and 23 per cent this week to $77,380, while gold is up 13 per cent in August.

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