Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

July 1, 2026

Author, telemedicine firm owner Jean Wilson, husband sentenced for $136 million healthcare fraud scheme

Jean Wilson’s husband, Reinaldo Wilson, used illicit proceeds from the scheme to purchase luxury vehicles, including multiple Rolls-Royces.

Female U.S. inmates, multiple Rolls-Royces
July 1, 2026

Georgia thief Roderick Bates jailed four years for identity theft, wire fraud

Using these identities, Mr Bates fraudulently purchased high-value items totalling more than $65,000.

Roderick Bates
June 30, 2026

FBI declares man wanted for drug trafficking

The suspect is wanted for his alleged involvement in drug activities in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Wanted Poster for Fronta Lontrell Miller
June 30, 2026

UN pledges 10,000 body bags as Venezuela scrambles to bury more than 1,700 killed in earthquakes

At least 1,719 people were killed, 5,034 were injured, and about 15,866 residents were rendered homeless in the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes.

A scene from the Venezuela earthquakes
June 30, 2026

Paraguay declares public holiday to celebrate team’s World Cup win over Germany

Paraguay’s victory is one of the biggest upsets in the ongoing World Cup and the competition’s history.

Paraguay's historic win against Germany.
June 30, 2026

Ford rehires engineers after AI fails to match skills, experience

Ford rehired more than 300 veteran engineers to help improve quality control.

American automobile company Ford
June 30, 2026

Earthquakes straining Venezuela’s healthcare system, destroying facilities, says WHO

Mr Lindmeier expressed concern over the health of thousands of displaced persons.

Venezuela earthquakes
June 30, 2026

UN laments worsening humanitarian crises in DRC

The report stated that testimonies gathered from the mission so far included harrowing allegations concerning the impact of the conflict on civilians including children.

United Nations
June 30, 2026

Children born to illegal immigrants are American citizens, Supreme Court rules in major blow to Donald Trump

The 6-3 decision marks a significant legal setback for Mr Trump, who since returning to office, cracked down on immigration and sought to end birth tourism.

U.S. passport.
June 30, 2026

Parcel bomb explosion in France injures wealthy Ukrainian businessman

Mr Thibault said the matter was being investigated as “attempted murder” and not considered as a “terrorist” act.

parcel bomb exploded in a building at Monaco