Power Restored to Most Wellington and South Island Homes After High Winds
Thousands of homes across Wellington and the South Island faced power outages due to strong, blustery winds.
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Kenyan Women Aspirants Demand Better Security Ahead of 2027 Elections
Women political aspirants across Kenya called for enhanced security, transparent party nominations, and an end to political violence and goonism during regional forums held in…
IIUM Ends Service of Lecturer Solehah Yaacob Amid Public Scrutiny
The International Islamic University Malaysia announced that Arabic language lecturer Solehah Yaacob is no longer employed by the institution, ending her service effective April…
15-Year-Old Arrested for Murder After Fatal Shooting at Bakersfield Football Game
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on murder and gang-participation charges following a fatal shooting that left a 17-year-old dead during an Independence High School football game in…
Jake Lang and 10 Others Arrested After Minneapolis Protest Clashes
Far-right activist Jake Lang and others were arrested Saturday following a planned demonstration outside Minneapolis City Hall that devolved into sidewalk traffic confrontations…
Accra-Kumasi Expressway Clearing Work Nears Finish With Under 20km Left
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza announced on Friday, August 21, 2026, that less than 20 kilometres of clearing work remains on the Accra-Kumasi Expressway before…
Santa Monica Police Shoot and Kill Knife-Wielding Man at Palisades Park
A man in his late 40s was shot and killed by Santa Monica police on Saturday afternoon after randomly charging officers with a large, kitchen-style knife during a witness…
GPS Restriction Zones to Limit Released Sex and Violent Offenders in October
Serious sexual and violent offenders released from prison will face strict movement controls in October, with confined areas limited to just a few miles wide.
MIT Students: Deadlines and Rules for Harvard Cross-Registration Fall 2026
MIT students planning to take cross-registered subjects at Harvard for the fall 2026 semester must complete their applications through the MIT Add/Drop system, navigating a…
HoverAir Versa FCC Ban: Modular Drone Workaround Rejected
The Federal Communications Commission has revoked the certification of HoverAir’s Versa camera and flight kit, declaring imports illegal under foreign drone bans.
US-Canada Trade Talks Collapse as US Imposes 50% Tariffs
Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada collapsed after three days of intensive discussions, triggering a 50 per cent U.S.
Mark Carney suspends US trade talks as 50% tariffs trigger retaliation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the suspension of trade negotiations with the United States after high-stakes talks broke down late Friday night, resulting in the…