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BBC News19 mins ago
Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii with strong winds and torrential rainIf the storm makes landfall, it will be Hawaii's first direct hit by a hurricane in 34 years.
Environment
The Local Spain22 mins ago
Would-be migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Spanish enclave CeutaScores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.
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RTÉ News18 mins ago
Makhachev denies Machado Garry in UFC title bidRussia's Islam Makhachev used his dominant grappling to earn a unanimous decision win over Ian Machado Garry to retain his UFC welterweight title in a tight, tense five-round battle in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia overnight.
Sport
Birmingham Live23 mins ago
Birmingham European Athletics Championships LIVE as centre shuts down for big finalIt is the first time the Championships have been hosted in the UK, bringing together more than 1,600 athletes from 48 countries
Sport
CBS News22 mins ago
Ukraine's own ballistic missiles could strike Russia within 3 to 6 months, says former defense ministerMykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who is widely credited as the architect of the country's modern war-fighting strategy, told CBS News in an exclusive interview that he believes Ukraine is in a "technological war" with Russia.
Conflict
RTÉ News17 mins ago
Iran disputes Qatar, Kuwait accounts of captured pilotsAn Iranian military official said that Qatar should allow an Iranian team to enter the country to investigate the fate of pilots whom Tehran says were captured by Qatari forces, Iranian media reported.
Conflict
Sky Sports19 mins ago
Wild celebrations spark as St Helens keep their play-off hopes alive!There were jubilant scenes at the full-time whistle as St Helens kept their play-off hopes alive with victory over Wakefield Trinity, with players and supporters celebrating together in the stands which include a photo.
Sport
South China Morning Post17 mins ago
UK PM Andy Burnham shifts focus to TikTok and podcasts in social media pushWhether he is pulling a pint, tossing a builder’s helmet in the air or running with Olympic medallist Mo Farah, the UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has embraced social media with a deft touch.
As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings.
Compared with predecessor Keir Starmer, “Burnham has a far more astute communications team around him” with a…
Sport
Independent Sport21 mins ago
Arthur Fery wins first match since stunning run to Wimbledon semi-finalsThe new British No 2 won on his return to action after Wimbledon but there was a shock defeat for Novak Djokovic, who toiled in the heat
Sport
Egypt Independent15 mins ago
Video: Within hours of release, Avengers: Doomsday trailer garners 21 million viewsMarvel Studios released the second trailer for “Avengers: Doomsday”, further fueling audience excitement for the highly anticipated film which brings together a large number of heroes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is scheduled for release in theaters on December 18. The trailer received widespread attention, trending on social media and achieving over 21 million …
Tech
Euronews17 mins ago
UK police apologise for data breach involving alleged Al Fayed victimsEmail addresses of around 140 people who say they were abused by the owner of Harrods have been exposed following a 'human error' when sending a monthly update to victims.
Crime
Independent Business16 mins ago
What impact will July’s energy price hike have on UK inflation figures?Many experts are forecasting that Consumer Prices Index inflation will rise back up to 2.9% in July, from 2.6% in June.
Business
The Mainichi17 mins ago
Rescuers dig through rubble and landslides after Indonesia quake kills 51RUTENG, Indonesia (AP) -- Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia recovered four more bodies Sunday after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck the day before,
Environment
Sydney Morning Herald20 mins ago
Cummins flags batting changes after Australia’s bubble burst by BangladeshPat Cummins conceded Australia’s malfunctioning batting order may need to be overturned after the Test team’s bubble was comprehensively burst by Bangladesh in the tourists’ first-ever red ball win on these shores.
World
Metro16 mins ago
Moment woman jumps from burning 11th-floor buildingJosh Milton | Senior science and technology reporter Published August 16, 2026 9:00am Updated August 16, 2026 9:00am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A woman narrowly escaped a fire that engulfed a 21-storey building in Berlin, Germany, by jumping out of the window. The fire broke out at around 6.27am local time on the balcony of the 11th-floor of a block of flats on Straße der Pariser Kommune in Friedrichshain. Footage captured a resident dangling off the window of the 11th floor, about 35 metres off the ground, as flames roared in the next window over. She was still hanging off the edge when firefighters arrived, the service told the German national broadcaster rbb24. But as the crew’s aerial lift only reached
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Punch17 mins ago
#OsunDecides2026: Probe vote-buying, violence, SERAP urges INEC, EFCC, ICPCSERAP calls on INEC, EFCC, and ICPC to investigate alleged vote-buying, violence, and other electoral offenses in the 2026 Osun State governorship election
Politics
Punch17 mins ago
#OsunDecides2026: PHOTOS: Jubilation in Osogbo as Adeleke wins gov pollJubilation erupts in Osogbo as Governor Ademola Adeleke secures a second term, winning the Osun State governorship election.
Politics
The Straits Times21 mins ago
Ukrainian drones strike Moscow region, killing oneMOSCOW, Aug 16 - Ukrainian drones struck Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said had left at least one person dead.
Politics
Nikkei Asia13 mins ago
Indians rethink study abroad, turn to higher education at homeEducationTrend spurred by tighter student, work visas rules in 'Big Four' nationsStudents walk on campus at Harvard University in Cambridge, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts: Tighter rules on accepting international students has Indians reconsidering where to study. © ReutersQURATULAIN REHBARAugust 16, 2026 17:00 JSTNEW DELHI -- Indian students in search of higher education are increasingly shifting their sights from popular destinations in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia to domestic institutions, recent official and private surveys show, driven by stricter immigration rules, rising costs and uncertainty about job availability abroad after graduation.
Science
Metro16 mins ago
Massive fire breaks out at Essex warehouse as residents told to ‘keep windows shut’Luke Alsford | News Reporter Published August 16, 2026 9:01am Updated August 16, 2026 9:01am Thick plumes of smoke are billowing out of the warehouse Suffolk Fire and Rescue Servic(Picture: Essex Fire and Rescue Service) Firecrews have been working through the night to tackle a huge fire at a warehouse. Flames engulfed the building on Stour Road in Harwich, Essex, in the early hours and the property is now ‘fully alight’. Essex County Fire & Rescue Service were called to the warehouse at about 3.36am and have sent around 35 firefighers. Thick smoke is billowing out of the building, leading the fire service to ask locals to keep their windows and doors shut. One woman said on Facebook that her entire had covered her entire garden in ‘hot ash’. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start you
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Punch17 mins ago
Osun Poll: Youths chant ‘ole, your plans will not work’ outside INEC officeWatch video of youths chanting ‘Ole, your plans will not work’ outside the INEC office in Osogbo during the Osun election result collation.
Politics
Sydney Morning Herald17 mins ago
Labor marked down on migration as delayed visa shake-up approachesMore than a third of voters say Pauline Hanson’s party is best placed to manage immigration and refugees.
Travel
Hindustan Times17 mins ago
Who is Raymond Charles ‘RC’ Horsch? Eugene Horsch's father, family in focus as Philly house's horrors come to lightA Philadelphia investigation links Raymond Charles Horsch's property to four missing women, as son, Eugene, remains in custody on unrelated charges.
World
Liverpool Echo22 mins ago
Cucumber will stay fresh without going mouldy for 3 weeks if stored alongside 1 kitchen itemCucumbers can spoil quickly when stored in plastic wrapping, but a simple paper towel storage method could help keep them fresh for up to 2 to 3 weeks
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[VIDEO]#OsunDecides2026: It’s victory for democracy, Adeleke says after gov poll winGovernor Ademola Adeleke describes his Osun election victory as a triumph for democracy and the people, thanking residents for their support.
Politics
Sydney Morning Herald2 mins ago
Dragons down Tigers in battle of cellar dwellers; Knights keep top four dream aliveA sub-10,000 crowd said it all about the stakes between the two joint-ventures, while Newcastle’s slim top-four hopes are still alive.
World
Business Insider6 mins ago
An employee-run, multi-day backpacking trip has become a hot ticket at McKinseyIn 2025, 65 McKinsey colleagues hiked Patagonia. This year, 100 are headed to the Peaks of the Balkans.
Alex Harman
Alex Harman started an unofficial hiking retreat, drawing McKinsey employees from around the world.
Trips involve backpacking across places like Kilimanjaro, Patagonia, and the Peaks of the Balkans.
The trips, which raise money for charity, help the attendees to unplug and connect with colleagues.
Alex Harman was on the last stretch of his trek to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in…
World
Vanguard8 mins ago
‘Thank you Mr President’- Adeleke thanks Tinubu over his re-electionAdeleke, who described his re-election as a victory for democracy and Osun people, thanked the president for ensuring democracy ‘lives on.’
Politics
NDTV9 mins ago
"Deeply Value Friendship With Israel": PM Modi Thanks Netanyahu For I-Day WishesPM Modi also conveyed his gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay among others for their wishes on India's Independence Day.
Politics
The Hindu9 mins ago
B.Tech student from Arunachal found dead in Kerala; Minister promises probe as students blame credits-based ‘year back’ systemState Higher Education Minister said around 20 students of the college were facing difficulties following the Kerala Technology University’s recent decision to allow only students who score 22 credits in Semester 4 to proceed to the next semester
Education
The Sun9 mins ago
EastEnders star targeted by scammers – as he warns fans not to donate money to fake accountsAN EASTENDERS star has been targeted by scammers - and has warned fans not to donate money to fake accounts. Toby-Alexander Smith, 35, who plays Gray Atkins in the BBC soap, has taken to Instagram to alert his 144k followers about the con. The actor shared that people have been pretending to be him on...
Entertainment
Vanguard10 mins ago
I’m expecting Oyebamiji to call, congratulate me — AdelekeBy Nwafor Sunday Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed appreciation to God and the people of the state following his victory in the governorship election, saying he expects the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, to call and congratulate him. Adeleke, speaking after the declaration of the…
Politics
Liverpool Echo10 mins ago
When is GCSE results day 2026 and what students should bring with them on the dayNewsLiverpool NewsGCSE resultsGood luck to everyone picking up their results09:06, 16 Aug 2026Thousands of nervous students across the UK are anticipating the arrival of GCSE exam results day next week. GCSE results day for 2026 is on Thursday, August 20. Schools will receive the results the day before, on Wednesday, August 19, and students can collect their results from their schools on the Thursday morning, typically starting around 8am.GCSE results day is an important day for every student who collects their grades. The results heavily influence a student's future educational and career paths. They determine whether a student can progress to A-levels, further education, or apprenticeships, and may even impact future university applications and career options.If you are unable to colle
Education
Sydney Morning Herald10 mins ago
No Joshing: Draw confirms Carlton’s stunning run to AFL finals after parting ways with VossA heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
World
The Age10 mins ago
No Joshing: Draw confirms Carlton’s stunning run to AFL finals after parting ways with VossA heart-stopping draw after a second-half arm wrestle with the Western Bulldogs has secured Carlton a wildcard berth and continued their unlikely revival under interim coach Josh Fraser.
World
ITV News11 mins ago
Grande thanks fans for support at O2 gig after announcing break from public life | ITV News - ITVXGrande thanks fans for support at O2 gig after announcing break from public life | ITV News ITVX
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The Local Germany11 mins ago
Heat is on as German winegrowers struggle to protect vinesAs Europe bakes in yet another heatwave, German winegrower Florian Weingart has scattered straw on the ground to keep moisture trapped in the earth and protect his prized vines from extreme temperatures.
Environment
Daily Record11 mins ago
Celtic player ratings as standout lands a nine and fringe man turns opinion in Dundee United routThe Hoops cruised into the Premier Sports Cup last eight with a ruthless display in Tayside
Sport
Irish News12 mins ago
Heartbreaking McHugh deaths ‘have cast dark cloud over Donegal’All-Ireland winner James McHugh and his wife Noreen died following a road accident in Co Cavan.
World
Wall Street Journal13 mins ago
Opinion | Movie Stars Can Still Shine BrightlyOpinion | Movie Stars Can Still Shine Brightly wsj.com
Entertainment
Malay Mail13 mins ago
Dungun doctor duped in forex, Ethereum scam, loses RM558,000 through 77 transactionsDUNGUN, Aug 16 — A female doctor at a private clinic here lost RM558,000 after falling victim to an online forex a...
Health
Times of India14 mins ago
‘Congress should feel ashamed’: Amit Shah targets Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram rowUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram. He accused Sonia Gandhi of asking for the rendition to be stopped during an event. The Congress rejected these allegations, stating the full song was sung. Party leader Jairam Ramesh cited historical context for their stance on the song. The controversy follows recent legislation on national song disrespect.
Politics
Birmingham Live14 mins ago
Key update for evacuated Stourbridge residents as locals supported 'back into homes'West Midlands Fire Service urged residents from five affected roads to follow a specific set of instructions
World
Daily Star15 mins ago
WW3 fears rise as NATO jets open fire following Russia's major attackNATO jets shot down a Russian drone after it breached Romanian airspace in the early hours of Sunday morning, raising fears of a wider conflict as Russian forces launched a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine
Conflict
CTV News15 mins ago
Canada’s only kosher BBQ cook-off takes place today in OttawaA celebration of Jewish food and culture is taking place today in Ottawa at the Kosher BBQ Cook-Off and Festival.
Entertainment
Philadelphia Inquirer15 mins ago
Phillies play the Twins after Bohm's 5-hit gameThe Philadelphia Phillies take on the Minnesota Twins after Alec Bohm had five hits on Saturday in a 9-1 win over the Twins
World
Philadelphia Inquirer15 mins ago
Pirates and Red Sox square off with series tied 1-1Both the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Boston Red Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday
World
The Sun16 mins ago
The very strange beach where the stones look like STARSYOU'VE heard of the pink beach in Crete and the bioluminescent bays of Puerto Rico, but have you ever heard of the beach where stones look like stars? On one tiny island, one popular activity is collecting the beautiful souvenir - although they're not easy to spot. Off the coast of Taketomi Island in Japan...
World
The Portugal News16 mins ago
Coming to Guia soon – again!A fund-raising venue for 101 Donations.
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