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Irish Independent18 mins ago
Oman and Iran ‘still working on deal’ to share Strait of Hormuz revenuesDonald Trump warned country not to co-operate with Tehran over waterway
Politics
The Jerusalem Post3 mins ago
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97Kusama, who was candid about her mental health struggles, said New York gave her neuroses. Around 1977, a few years after returning to Japan, she voluntarily entered a mental hospital.
Health
Hindustan Times22 mins ago
USS Abraham Lincoln sailor suicide attempt: What we know about man facing Navy discipline charges after going overboardThe sailor and his wife are both 19 years old. They share a three-and-a-half-year-old son and welcomed a daughter in February.
World
The Sporting News14 mins ago
Klay Thompson sets high expectations for himself and the Heat ahead of the 2026-27 seasonThe Heat have made massive improvements to the team ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Sport
RTÉ News12 mins ago
Trial of accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for 2028A US Air Force judge ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the accused mastermind of the 11 September 2001 attacks on the US, and three co-defendants to go on trial before a military tribunal in June 2028.
Conflict
Irish Independent18 mins ago
Meta agrees to major new protections for teenagers in $18bn US settlementStricter measures, including time limits, will not apply to youngsters in other countries
Tech
Birmingham Live18 mins ago
Rail passengers warned over Birmingham Bank Holiday weekend disruptionBrummies planning on hopping on a train this Bank Holiday weekend have been issued a warning by the major railway network
Business
Sky Sports13 mins ago
Czech duo Muchova and Mensik win US Open mixed doubles championshipCzech duo Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli 6-3 1-6 [10-6] to win the US Open mixed doubles championship and scoop the $1 million grand prize on Wednesday night.
Sport
Vanguard14 mins ago
Fuel subsidy: Atiku’s third U-turn exposes political posturing — PRESIDENCYThe Presidency has again taken a swipe at former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, over his alleged flip-flops on petrol subsidy, accusing him of political posturing.
Politics
Irish Independent18 mins ago
Italy comes up with a way to battle invasion by blue crabs – releasing an army of octopusesCrabs proving a menace to ecosystem and fishing trade
Conflict
Irish Independent18 mins ago
US surrogate who refused to abort baby accused of ‘stealing’ childCourt enforced restraining order is filed against woman by infant’s biological parents
Crime
RTÉ News25 mins ago
US judge dismisses case by X challenging hate speech lawA US judge dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's X seeking to void a New York state law requiring social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism and disinformation.
Tech
Premium Times26 mins ago
Fake Agency Scandal: ICPC names top civil servants who allegedly aided Adeyemi, collected moneyICPC exposed how senior officials in the federal civil service helped the organisation obtain administrative approvals and gain access to government financial systems despite its questionable legal status.
Politics
New York Post6 mins ago
Woman, 61, struck and killed by car while crossing NYC street just blocks away from her homeA Queens woman was struck and killed by a car while crossing Union Turnpike outside of a marked crosswalk on Wednesday, police said.
Crime
Sydney Morning Herald10 mins ago
Missing Australians on tour as tidal wave of mud, rock and water tore through villagesPrime Minister Anthony Albanese says officials are urgently working to confirm the welfare of those missing after an avalanche triggered devastating floods in a popular tourist region.
Environment
The Jerusalem Post12 mins ago
Israel considers expelling British and European officials from Int'l Gaza Support Center - reportThe International Gaza Support Center is a multinational headquarters established to monitor the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Conflict
The Korea Herald12 mins ago
Jeju police chief apologizes over mishandled missing person casesJeju Police Commissioner Ko Pyeong-gi on Thursday issued a public apology after two people whose missing person cases were closed by a police officer on allegedly false grounds were later found dead. “I bow my head in apology to the two deceased people who never made it back to their families, and to the bereaved families suffering grief beyond description,” Ko said in a statement at the Jeju Provincial Police Agency. A Jeju police officer surnamed Bu is accused of closing the case of Jang Mi-ra
Crime
Birmingham Live13 mins ago
Council dig trenches in Birmingham park to stop travellers in their tracksTrenches have been dug around a park following repeated incursions
World
Irish Independent18 mins ago
Sabrina Carpenter ‘stalking’ accused is mentally unfit to face trialCharges dropped against William Applegate who claimed he and the singer were part of a classified ‘military government programme’
Conflict
Manchester Evening News18 mins ago
Man United latest: Joshua Zirkzee eyeing exit as £30m star makes decision on transferManchester United are working against the clock with less than a week of the summer transfer window remaining
Sport
Birmingham Live18 mins ago
Ex-city roads chief names key risk to drivers after spate of crash tragediesNew concern over social media platforms amplifying crazed driving - but councillor identifies another major risk factor
Tech
Birmingham Live18 mins ago
Birmingham sex attack shame of mentally ill man who tried to kill stranger with bottleSudan-born Ibrahim Albashir - said to have used people smugglers to help him reach the UK - attacked the woman as she walked home from a meal out
World
Birmingham Live18 mins ago
Birmingham mum rushed in for emergency surgery days after giving birth after 'doctors read scan wrong'Natalie Chubb, 37, vomited faecal matter after delivering her baby daughter
Health
The Age21 mins ago
From 9 to 5 to Steel Magnolias: Dolly Parton’s cinematic legacyWhile her music built her fame, Dolly Parton’s screen presence proved unforgettable. From fearless heroines to witty salon owners, she leaves behind a pantheon of sassy women who will live forever.
Entertainment
Vanguard23 mins ago
Despite fall in crude price, petrol hits N1,212 per litreDespite drop in price of crude in the global oil market, operators in Nigeria’s downstream sector have increased the prices of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol, by an average of N1,212 per litre from N1,158 per litre, an increase of 4.7 per cent...
Business
Toronto Star25 mins ago
Flau’jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78Flau’jae Johnson scores 20 points and the Storm beat the short-handed Tempo 90-78 Toronto Star
World
Philippine Daily Inquirer5 mins ago
Emergency earth dike built in Abra de Ilog, Occidental MindoroCALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The municipal government of Abra de Ilog in Occidental Mindoro has launched an emergency earth dike operation in Barangay Wawa as a temporary measure to address damage from recent southwest monsoon rains. Mayor Meg Constantino, along with members of the Sangguniang Bayan, personally visited Sitio Salvante to inspect the ongoing
Politics
Malay Mail8 mins ago
Two mechanics, including PwD, charged over reckless riding in Second Link illegal raceKULAI, Aug 27 — Two mechanics, including a Person with Disabilities (PwD), claimed trial in the Magistrate’s...
Crime
The Korea Herald8 mins ago
Ikea Korea slashes prices on bestsellers amid inflation squeezeIkea Korea is rolling out its latest round of permanent price cuts as inflation squeezes household budgets, sticking to the low-price philosophy at its core, the furniture giant said Thursday. The retailer is employing roughly 1.8 billion won ($1.3 million) to cut prices on 161 products by an average of 15 percent, targeting bestsellers in storage, mattresses, lighting and beds, even as inflation strains household budgets. "Providing well-designed, functional and quality home furnishing products
Business
Las Vegas Review-Journal8 mins ago
A’s rally from early hole, win fourth in five gamesLawrence Butler homered and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series.
Sport
The Korea Herald8 mins ago
How to enter the job market as a married immigrant woman in KoreaSuwon Migrant Community Service Center will hold a three-day employment preparation program for married immigrant women seeking to better understand the Korean job market and develop practical job-seeking skills. Three sessions will be held across Sept. 7, 9 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center's computer room in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The first session will provide an orientation, employment success stories and an introduction to the Korean work environment. The second session will
Business
The Mainichi11 mins ago
Japan's emperor, empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto in late SeptemberTOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are planning to make a day trip to Kumamoto Prefecture in late September to visit areas hit hard
World
New York Post11 mins ago
Miranda Devine: Trump’s ultra-MAGA man who oversaw prez’s ‘year of mercy’Martin sees the president as “the greatest fruit of the Norman Vincent Peale American movement.”
Politics
NL Times11 mins ago
Amsterdam mayor seeks end to outdoor sleeping ban despite neighborhood concernsMayor Femke Halsema wants outdoor sleeping removed as a punishable offense in the city, AT5 reports.
World
The Jerusalem Post12 mins ago
Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza warWhen the existence of the channel became known, the reaction among the heads of Israel’s security branches was one of complete shock.
Conflict
Business Insider12 mins ago
The cow comes home: China’s Internet celebrates Z.ai claiming ownership of Ox AlphaZ.ai revealed that it had disguised its new GLM-5.3-Flash model as Ox Alpha.
credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Z.ai claimed ownership over the mysterious Ox Alpha model on Wednesday.
Chinese fans rejoiced, lauding Z.ai's new model and the startup's use of domestic AI chips.
The Chinese internet has been quick to heap praise on local AI companies making breakthroughs in the West.
One of China's leading AI labs has claimed the cow — aka the mysterious Ox Alpha model…
Tech
Hindustan Times12 mins ago
Pictures show trail of destruction in Nepal floods: People trapped in mud, vehicles buried as search on for survivorsDrone footage from the affected areas showed roads destroyed and buildings buried under torrents of muddy water.
Environment
Philippine Daily Inquirer14 mins ago
Ejercito at start of budget hearings: We need to earn back public trustMANILA, Philippines — Finance Committee Chairperson Sen. JV Ejercito on Thursday called for greater accountability and transparency as the Senate began deliberations on the proposed national budget for 2027, saying the government must regain the public’s trust amid controversies over the use of public funds. “We must learn from our mistakes. We must earn back
Business
Philippine Daily Inquirer14 mins ago
Plastic Bank urges better waste systems, segregationMANILA, Philippines — “Waste doesn’t disappear. It only changes location.” Plastic Bank made this point as it explained that while it is easy to assume the problem is gone once trash is collected and the garbage truck drives away, waste does not disappear. “When waste management systems fail, the consequences can reach far beyond overflowing
Business
Sydney Morning Herald14 mins ago
Drone vision of Nepal flash floodsAerial drone footage captures the aftermath of devastating flash floods in Nepal.
Environment
The Age14 mins ago
Drone vision of Nepal flash floodsAerial drone footage captures the aftermath of devastating flash floods in Nepal.
Environment
The Rio Times15 mins ago
Wheat Jumps 5.31% on Black Sea Risk; Corn, Soy RiseSoybeans, corn and wheat all rallied on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Wheat led, up 5.31%, as Black Sea export fears intensified. Read the full Latin America read
World
The Rio Times17 mins ago
LatAm Steel: Gerdau Jumps 2.29% as Tariffs HoldGerdau's ADR climbed 2.29% to US$4.46 while CSN added 0.98% and Ternium dipped 0.13% Wednesday. Brazil's 25% steel tariff and Mexico's 50% China levy face cheap
Business
The Athletic18 mins ago
Pakistan, Mohammad Amir and what should have beenPakistan's return to Lord's makes it impossible not to feel slightly sad about the version of Amir’s career that died 16 years ago
World
Hindustan Times18 mins ago
Trump-Hitler post sparks backlash on X as Department of Education deletes it, ‘The tiger is Adolf Hitler…’The US Department of Education deleted a controversial video featuring Trump, which drew backlash for drawing parallels to Hitler and Nazi Germany.
Education
The Athletic18 mins ago
Caroline Dubois is the world champion who split from her coach and family - and has 'no regrets'The British fighter has overcome significant obstacles to reach the top of her sport, and isn't finished yet
World
Irish Independent18 mins ago
Dolly Parton’s ‘psychic connection’ to Ireland: Singer loved to speak of family link and enjoyed visiting ‘the old country’Friend Margo O’Donnell recalls her time living and working with the star
Entertainment
Irish Independent18 mins ago
RTÉ target to cut workforce by 400 in doubt after report reveals exit scheme underperformedAnalysis finds uptake of broadcaster’s previous redundancy programme was lower than expected
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