Thursday, September 3, 2026

World

June 4, 2026

U.S. govt warns Nigerians, others against bringing bushmeat into America

The CDC said bushmeat carry and spread diseases to human beings.

BUSHMEAT and LIon
June 4, 2026

Tech firm CEO Jamshid Ghomi with $35 million mansion arrested for secretly aiding Iran’s nuclear programme

Mr Ghomi is charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. If convicted, Mr Ghomi faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.

Jamshid Ghomi's $35 million mansion
June 4, 2026

Trump admin to award $300 million to ‘model cities’ dedicated to restoring law, order

The DOJ announced the Model Cities Initiative, a whole-of-city approach directing nearly $300 million in federal funding to transform public safety in America’s cities.

Donald Trump
June 3, 2026

Extreme heat now permanent public health crisis in Europe: WHO

The global health organisation called for increased public awareness and protective behaviours to reduce the adverse effects of extreme heat.

People walking in Denmark and WHO logo
June 3, 2026

FBI places $10,000 bounty on escaped prisoner Arthur Cofield

Individuals with credible information on his whereabouts are advised to contact FBI on 1-800-225-5324 or send a mail to tips.fbi.gov.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
June 3, 2026

President Petro condemns Trump’s interference in Colombia’s presidential election

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on leading in the first-round vote.

Petro, Trump
June 3, 2026

Germany: Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists €12 for entry

Cologne’s Catholic Cathedral, a renowned Gothic church and UNESCO World Heritage site, has announced it will begin charging tourists an entry fee of €12 starting from July 1.

Cologne Cathedral (Credit: artincontext)
June 3, 2026

Wholesale, American Fireworks, Pink or Blue to pay $4 million damages over 2020 El Dorado fire

These smoke bombs should never have been sold in California, where they are illegal, a statement by the U.S. Department of Justice said on Tuesday.

Wholesale Fireworks Corp, American Fireworks Wholesale LLC
June 3, 2026

Dutch, Cameroonian charged with smuggling monkeypox into U.S.

Mr Kwe, a 38-year-old citizen of Cameroon, is a research fellow in Mr Munster’s section. The work of both men focuses on “emerging viral pathogens”.

Vincent Munster and Claude Kwe
June 3, 2026

Guterres congratulates UN General Assembly president-elect Rahman

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has congratulated Bangladeshi foreign minister Khalilur Rahman on his election as president of the 81st session of the UNGA.

UN General Assembly