Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years, with millions expected to gather along the path of totality from Iceland to Spain. Scientists are deploying aircraft and observatories to capture the rare event.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Click here to share on social
Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Colombia has declared three days of national mourning after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people as rescue crews race against time to find people trapped beneath the
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions.But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the strain is starting to bite. Growth is forecast to slow to
The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026The World Health Organization (WHO) chief has accused United States President Donald Trump of ignoring “decades of evidence” with his push to overhaul US childhood vaccination
Tehran, Iran – Shortly after meeting China’s ambassador, Iran’s new security chief left no room for doubt about Tehran’s position after nearly six months of war with the United States.“Iran’s message is clear: The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US ends the war and blockade, releases Iran’s
United States consumer inflation has slowed in July amid a short retreat in energy prices and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.Shipping continues to be severely disrupted since Iran established a maritime “toll booth” in the strait shortly after the US and Israel launched a war against the
Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on claims the United States maintains “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, even as
Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty
More than 200 gold statuettes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have disappeared from Salzburg, officials said Wednesday
The legislation will ‘exceptionally’ reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon’s parliament speaker.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Lebanon’s parliament has approved a general amnesty law that is expected to benefit thousands of convicted prisoners, detainees and wanted people.The legislation passed Wednesday in a “show-of-hands vote”, reported ...
The UK’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become embroiled in a row about an early prison release scheme to alleviate overcrowding in England and Wales, which ignited furious public outcry when it emerged that two of the killers of Police Constable (PC) Andrew Harper could benefit from the plan.Under the
More than five months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the prospects for a deal that would end the confrontation remain unclear. Earlier this week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no direct negotiations with the United States.Meanwhile, hostile rhetoric and calls for revenge continue to emanate from
Europe is gearing up for its first total solar eclipse in 27 years, with millions expected to gather along the path of totality from Iceland to Spain. Scientists are deploying aircraft and observatories to capture the rare event.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Click here to share on social
Hundreds are dead as rescuers race to find survivors of the magnitude 7.4 quake.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Colombia has declared three days of national mourning after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people as rescue crews race against time to find people trapped beneath the
A widening deficit and Ukrainian strikes are testing Russia’s economy, even as war in the Middle East lifts oil revenue.Russia’s economy has held up longer than many expected, defying Western sanctions.But four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, the strain is starting to bite. Growth is forecast to slow to
The US health secretary has spent years saying the MMR vaccine caused autism despite no medical evidence.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026The World Health Organization (WHO) chief has accused United States President Donald Trump of ignoring “decades of evidence” with his push to overhaul US childhood vaccination
Tehran, Iran – Shortly after meeting China’s ambassador, Iran’s new security chief left no room for doubt about Tehran’s position after nearly six months of war with the United States.“Iran’s message is clear: The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the US ends the war and blockade, releases Iran’s
United States consumer inflation has slowed in July amid a short retreat in energy prices and hopes that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen.Shipping continues to be severely disrupted since Iran established a maritime “toll booth” in the strait shortly after the US and Israel launched a war against the
Just eight vessels crossed strait on Tuesday, down from 130 to 140 prior to the war as peace talks stall.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026United States President Donald Trump has doubled down on claims the United States maintains “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, even as
Lebanon's parliament has passed a controversial general amnesty law, following the abolition of the death penalty
More than 200 gold statuettes of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart have disappeared from Salzburg, officials said Wednesday
The legislation will ‘exceptionally’ reduce certain prison terms, says Lebanon’s parliament speaker.Published On 12 Aug 202612 Aug 2026Lebanon’s parliament has approved a general amnesty law that is expected to benefit thousands of convicted prisoners, detainees and wanted people.The legislation passed Wednesday in a “show-of-hands vote”, reported ...
The UK’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham has become embroiled in a row about an early prison release scheme to alleviate overcrowding in England and Wales, which ignited furious public outcry when it emerged that two of the killers of Police Constable (PC) Andrew Harper could benefit from the plan.Under the
More than five months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the prospects for a deal that would end the confrontation remain unclear. Earlier this week, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no direct negotiations with the United States.Meanwhile, hostile rhetoric and calls for revenge continue to emanate from