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World

August 5, 2026

Russia’s missiles kill 17, injure 44 others in Ukraine

Mr Zelensky condoled with those who lost their families to the strike.

Russian missiles in Ukraine 
August 5, 2026

1,674 Nigerians among 40,817 nationals from India, Mexico, Pakistan, others deported from Canada in six years

Out of the 40,817 illegal immigrants forcefully removed from Canada between 2020 and 2026, there are 7,669 Indians, 6,561 Mexicans, 1,892 Chinese and 1,237 Colombians.

CBSA officer, Canada flag and Air Canada
August 5, 2026

Police raid Starbucks HQ over alleged mocking of 1980 uprising victims

“The Seoul police raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea this morning as part of the ongoing investigation,” an unidentified spokesperson for the company said.

Starbucks
August 5, 2026

Prices of lab monkeys in China hindering clinical trials for new drugs

The spike in monkey prices was hindering researchers from conducting trials that could lead to medical breakthroughs

lab monkeys 
August 5, 2026

Over 100 people die as rainfall sweeps across in India

Mr Sarma stated, “Material losses can be restored, but no compensation can replace a loved one.”

India flag
August 5, 2026

Princess Eugenie welcomes new baby

The newborn is now the 15th child in line to the throne.

Princess Eugenie
August 5, 2026

U.S., Iran having ‘very good discussions’ to end five-month-old war, says Trump

“They had an all-day negotiation,” Mr Trump told Fox News, adding that the Strait of Hormuz “is going to be open very soon”.

Donald Trump official potrait
August 5, 2026

Trump admin revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador to U.S. over diplomatic row

“This is a reciprocal action,” the spokesperson said. “Should the ambassador leave the country, she would need to reapply for a visa.”

Donald Trump and Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti
August 5, 2026

Italy’s sanitation workers help woman find €1 million jackpot ticket inside garbage truck

Refuse collectors in Italy helped a woman recover her €1 million lottery ticket after she mistakenly trashed it in the bin, thinking she had not won.

Italy’s garbage truck
August 5, 2026

200,000 people received humanitarian assistance after Venezuela quakes: UN

The UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as 200,000 people have received humanitarian assistance.

Venezuela Earthquake