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Wednesday briefing: Why do people think crime is going up when it isn’t?
A study from King’s College London found that most Britons believe crime is rising despite statistics showing it has decreased significantly over recent decades.
Jason Arday’s rise and fall tells a larger story about academia, a critic says
Jason Arday, Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, died Aug. 14 at age 41 amid plagiarism allegations and biographical fabrications, sparking debate about diversity in academia.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died aged 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. The band cancelled upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado following his death.
Pranab Doley in Assam: The Indian activist jailed after taking on a hotel in Kaziranga
Indian activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act after participating in a protest against a proposed luxury hotel near Kaziranga National Park in Assam, reigniting debate over land rights and development.
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Ukraine’s former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime elections in a challenge to President Zelensky, arguing democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia during the ongoing conflict.
Twisha Sharma: Husband and mother-in-law charged in Indian bride’s death
India’s federal police have charged a lawyer and retired judge with abetment to suicide and cruelty in connection with a 33-year-old model’s death five months after her marriage.
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
The UAE imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran on Wednesday, accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country. Iran denied the allegation, calling it a baseless claim.
US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
U.S. unions and advocacy groups sued to block new Department of Homeland Security rules that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the country without visa extensions.
South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
South Africa’s coal producer Thungela Resources doubled profits as disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran shift global energy demand toward coal, reversing climate commitments across Asia and beyond.
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
A boat carrying 12 activists has departed from Bristol as part of a flotilla effort to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, despite Israel’s history of intercepting such missions.
Trump says US in contact with IRGC and calls on Iran to surrender
US President Trump demands Iran surrender as a memorandum of understanding between the nations expires, claiming direct contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard while threatening military action against regional ally Oman.
Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s second attempt to overturn a federal civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll.
Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoa
Somalia’s army reports repelling an attack on the city of Baidoa by forces loyal to a former regional leader, killing 30 assailants in heavy fighting that residents described as the fiercest since March.
Netanyahu’s Likud Party holds primaries ahead of Israel’s general elections
Israel’s Likud Party holds primaries to select candidates for upcoming general elections, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu controlling multiple slots on the party’s candidate list.
Explosion reported at school in Afghan capital Kabul
An explosion at a school in western Kabul on Monday injured several students, with witnesses reporting casualties transferred to local hospitals. The cause remains unclear as authorities have not yet commented.
CAIR slams Texas governor’s ‘anti-Muslim stunt’ on airport washing stations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott opposed Islamic ablution stations at state airports, prompting CAIR to condemn the move as an anti-Muslim political stunt.
Alarmed by the alarm: people react to ‘severe alert’ on phones over UK wildfires
Thousands of people in England and Wales received emergency alerts about severe wildfires, with some criticizing the alert system as overly broad during unprecedented fire conditions across the region.
Hurricane Lala: Hawaii battles with flash floods and strong winds
Category one Hurricane Lala swept near Hawaii’s Big Island, causing flash floods and mudslides that destroyed over 100 homes and left more than 200,000 without power.
Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way
Brazil’s leftist President Lula launched his campaign for a historic fourth term, vowing to prevent the far-right’s return while facing off against Jair Bolsonaro’s son in October’s election.
Wildfires kill two in Greece and torch Belgian nature reserve
An elderly couple died in wildfires on a Greek island while Belgium battles its largest modern wildfire, part of a broader wave of blazes across Europe driven by intense heat conditions.
Five teenagers killed after car driven on wrong side of Irish motorway
Five teenagers died and four others were seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on an Irish motorway involving a car traveling in the wrong direction on Sunday.
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Safe and Secure Niagara Falls – Efforts of OEIS
The world today is not as safe as it once used to be. There are various forms of crimes and violence happening all around. Domestic violence, assault, human trafficking, and sexual abuse are just a few names, but there are lots of other crimes that are prevalent today...
UNESCO MGIEP discusses future of education, using core ideologies of Mahatma Gandhi to celebrate the International Day of Education
Father of the nation brought to life through 3D hologram New Delhi, January 27, 2020: In celebration of the International Day of Education, the UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) hosted ‘A Dialogue with Gandhi’...
Results of the 1st May Express Entry draw: CRS fell down to 450
A new Express Entry draw happened on 1st May. This draw raised positive hopes for the immigration aspirants because the score fell down to 450 in this draw. Apart from the fall in the score in the draw, a large number of candidates were selected just like the previous...
Townsville Workers Movement Pushes for Compensation Amidst Election Promises
Townsville workers are voicing their concerns about Clive Palmer’s campaign promises, namely a pledge to pay back Queensland Nickel entitlements to 800 workers who lost their jobs when the refinery closed in 2016. The problem: the money is set to be paid exactly 3...