Wednesday, September 2, 2026

World

June 30, 2026

 Asylum seekers to pay UK govt £10,000 for accommodation, support

Ms Mahmood said, “Asylum support is a right, but it is also a responsibility.”

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 30, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court backs law banning transgender athletes from women’s sports

The Constitution and Title IX do not require an overhaul of women’s and girls’ sports throughout America,” Mr Kavanaugh wrote.

U.S. Supreme Court emblem.
June 30, 2026

U.S. charges ex-NBA players, agent, others with fraud over alleged match-fixing

Prior to the Cavaliers’ game, Mr Beasley told Mr Davis that he intended to underperform in respect to rebounding in the game and was paid a bribe for the information. 

NBA logo and Malik Beasley, Edward Davis
June 30, 2026

Fans jeer South Korean team on returning home after disappointing World Cup outing

The team’s captain Son Heung-min issued a statement on Instagram, apologising to fans over the performance in North America. 

Fans jeer South Korea team
June 30, 2026

Malaysia plans to build about 3,000 classrooms by 2027

The Malaysian Ministry of Education plans to create 2,596 new classrooms in 838 schools to prepare the education system for an increase in the number of Year 1 pupils.

Classroom in Malaysia
June 29, 2026

SpaceX: Elon Musk regains trillionaire status

Mr Musk currently owns about 4.8 billion shares in SpaceX.

Elon Musk
June 29, 2026

Venezuela Earthquakes: Man rescued from rubble after four days as death toll rises above 1,700

He was reportedly rescued in La Guaira state, Venezuela’s port region, which was ravaged by the earthquakes.

Venezuela Earthquake
June 29, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump’s appeal in $5 million E. Jean Carroll sexual harassment verdict

In its verdict on Monday, the Supreme Court said it would not hear an appeal requested by Mr Trump or his push to have the case reviewed.

Jean Carroll and Donald Trump
June 29, 2026

WhatsApp to roll out usernames in new privacy feature

Users worldwide will be able to voluntarily reserve a name via the app.

WhatsApp
June 29, 2026

Trump has power to sack political appointees, U.S. Supreme Court rules

The court ruled that the president has the constitutional authority to remove leaders of independent federal agencies, including commissioners.

President Donald Trump