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Nigeria kidnappings: President Bola Tinubu orders manhunt after victim video uploaded
Nigeria’s president has ordered a manhunt after armed gunmen attacked four villages in Niger state last Friday, with estimates suggesting up to 500 people were abducted in simultaneous assaults.
Ukraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small batch of US Patriot interceptors and confirmed future supplies of French Crotale missiles, though President Zelenskyy says the country needs significantly more air defense systems.
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Instagram’s leader testified that few teenagers used a safety feature designed to reduce addiction before it became default in 2024, as Meta faces a major trial over allegations of deliberately addictive platform design.
Dozens killed in rebel attacks on Sudan’s Kordofan, medical group says
A medical group reports that a Sudanese rebel faction aligned with the RSF killed 27 people, including four children, in South Kordofan, displacing many civilians from the region.
Man on trial for Daphne Caruana Galizia murder claims he was framed
A businessman on trial for murdering journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia claims he was framed by police and that Malta’s top governmental adviser masterminded the killing.
‘Outrageous’: UN condemns Israeli threat to expel Gaza residents over kites
The UN condemned Israel’s threat to expel Palestinians from Gaza areas where children have been flying kites, calling the warning “outrageous.”
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 49,571 people in July, marking the highest monthly total since President Trump’s second term began in January 2025.
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refueling aircraft have departed Bulgaria’s Bezmer airbase after weeks of tension, with residents fearing their village could become a target for Iranian attacks.
China’s humanoid robots are stealing the show, but a quieter machine revolution is unfolding
China is rapidly automating its factories with over two million industrial robots while simultaneously training a new generation of engineers to work alongside machines, as the country faces demographic challenges from an aging and shrinking population.
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Kidnappers released a video showing hundreds of worshippers abducted from a Nigerian mosque during Friday prayers, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation.
Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
Norway plans to continue developing Arctic oil and gas reserves in the Barents Sea despite EU environmental concerns, citing European energy security needs following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed an attack on a Saudi oil tanker off Yanbu in the Red Sea, with the vessel’s operator confirming a maritime incident occurred but reporting all crew members safe.
Mexico’s president condemns governor’s brief return to office
Mexico’s president criticized Governor Ruben Rocha Moya for briefly returning to office while under US drug-trafficking investigation, calling the action reckless and inappropriate.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
U.S. national debt exceeded $40 trillion, with the deficit projected to surpass $2 trillion this year. A Census Bureau report cited by President Trump regarding noncitizen voting has raised concerns among data experts.
Monday briefing: Thousands of sex offenders could be offered libido-suppressing drugs – will they work?
England and Wales could offer sex drive-suppressing drugs to thousands of male prisoners in a pilot scheme aimed at reducing reoffending and addressing prison overcrowding, raising complex ethical and practical questions.
Iran’s foreign minister calls threat of new US economic sanctions ‘desperate’
Iran’s foreign minister dismisses fresh US economic sanctions as a “desperate” move, while the country’s president acknowledges facing “many problems” amid Washington’s pressure campaign.
Thousands endure 12 days without power in Gary, Indiana
Nearly 30,000 residents in Gary, Indiana remained without power 12 days after a severe storm struck the region on August 11, forcing residents to rely on aid organizations and struggle without electricity for essential services.
The formidable challenges facing the next Tata Sons top boss
Tata Sons faces a significant leadership vacuum following chairman N Chandrasekaran’s resignation earlier this month, with the search for his successor complicated by the conglomerate’s massive expansion efforts and internal governance tensions.
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
China recalled nearly 3 million Teslas and over 4 million vehicles total due to hidden door handles that are difficult to operate in emergencies, prompting warning labels and software updates.
Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure ‘proper medical care’ for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains including Sunil Gavaskar and Alastair Cook have written to Pakistan’s leader demanding proper medical care for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan, citing concerns over his health and vision loss.
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
The BBC gained rare access to Taliban officials in Afghanistan, documenting daily governance including a woman’s difficult divorce case and encounters with former insurgent commanders now in leadership positions.
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Townsville Mayoral Candidate Received $100k From Clive Palmer Despite Denials
The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
Why Car Sales Are Still So High Car sales are booming in developed countries around the world, especially in countries like the United States and Australia. People are buying new vehicles on a consistent basis, and it doesn’t appear that purchases are slowing down...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...