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Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile announced plans to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s election victory in court, citing documented irregularities and voting fraud allegations following the August 13 vote.
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration
President Trump nominates Heidi Overton, a policy aide from a Trump-aligned think tank, as FDA commissioner to replace the departed Dr. Marty Makary.
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.
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.
Thailand has a gun problem – 10 million of them
Thailand has an estimated 10 million civilian-owned guns, including 4 million unlicensed firearms, contributing to 2,000-3,000 annual gun deaths amid a culture that views weapons as status symbols.
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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...