Former Namibia Chief Justice Johan Strydom Dies at 88
Retired Chief Justice Johan Strydom died in Swakopmund on September 25, 2026, at the age of 88.
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Tompkins County DA Reopens Investigation Into Cornell Fraternity Assault
Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced on Monday that he has reopened a criminal investigation into the alleged gang rape of a former Cornell University…
Calcutta High Court Questions Election Commission Over ISF Symbol Dispute
The Calcutta High Court reserved its order on September 28 after questioning the Election Commission over the reassignment of the ‘envelope’ election symbol to the Democratic…
Iran’s IRGC Captures U.S. Navy Unmanned Submarine Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) captured a U.S. Navy unmanned submarine near the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Sexual Assault Cases in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognizance of recent sexual assault cases in Delhi-NCR on Monday. A bench of Justices J.B.
U2 to Release First New Album in Nine Years on Nov. 13
U2 will release its first album of new material in nine years, Carnaval De Luz, on Nov. 13.
Six Flags Faces Lawsuits Over Brain Injuries on X2 Roller Coaster
Three injured riders filed lawsuits in California Superior Court alleging catastrophic brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Good Girls Property Management Fined Over Tenancy Law Breaches
Good Girls Property Management, run by Prudence Morrall, has been ordered to pay $5,877 by the Tenancy Tribunal following widespread tenancy law breaches across 20 rental…
Trump Asked Xi Jinping if China Would Like to Buy US Weapons
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue stated on Sunday that President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping during a state visit whether China would like to buy U.S.
Green Party Hits Record High as National and Labour Slide in New Poll
The Green Party surged to a record 16 percent support in a new 1News Verian poll released on September 28, 2026, while both major parties slid to 28 percent.
Hurricane Polo Threatens Baja California Sur as Category 3 Storm
Hurricane Polo is bearing down on Baja California Sur as a Category 3 storm with 205 km/h winds, prompting emergency operations, shelter openings, and port closures across western…
Swiss FDP Faces Internal Division Over EU Treaties Hurdle
Switzerland faces intense internal friction as the FDP prepares to vote on new bilateral treaties with the European Union, with debate centering on whether the high hurdle of a…