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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes canceled a scheduled interview on Wednesday, while facing intense scrutiny over his frequent travel outside the city. The controversy intensified after … Read more
Joint Indonesian military and police operations in the Korowai region between 24 and 30 July 2026 reportedly resulted in three civilian deaths, displacing hundreds of indigenous … Read more
New York City homeowners are receiving surprise Department of Finance letters demanding proof of primary residency under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s newly rolled-out pied-à-terre tax, catching longtime … Read more
As the conflict with Iran hits its five-month mark, U.S. and Saudi forces launched joint strikes in Iraq following drone attacks on energy infrastructure. The military … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) released provisional 2026 BECE results, with 496 candidates losing subject results and 105 facing full result cancellations due to malpractice, … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to deport Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident accused of aiding an ISIS plot, through a dormant … Read more
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has sued Optus in the Federal Court over a 2025 network outage that disrupted Triple Zero emergency calls, citing … Read more
Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, the federal special envoy for defence, veterans’ affairs and northern Australia, was charged with two counts of assault on the Northern … Read more
Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith faces felony charges after allegedly threatening to kill his wife, forcing her into a vehicle, and attempting to run her over … Read more
Francesca Hong, a state representative, leads Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary on Aug. 11, defying establishment efforts to block her rise. Francesca Hong’s campaign has upended Wisconsin’s … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the newly sworn-in U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, less than an hour after his appointment, sparking … Read more
According to the BBC, the fairycore trend prioritizes sparkles, face gems, and glitter to create a child-like aesthetic. Dominic Skinner, a make-up expert, advises against subtlety: … Read more