Politics
Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
New UK proposals aim to curb youth vaping by restricting flavour descriptions and introducing standardised packaging for nicotine products.
Burnham apologizes for Labour's Gaza stance
Andy Burnham has admitted Labour "didn't get it right" regarding Gaza, signaling a shift toward increased pressure on the Israeli government.
Mitch McConnell absence blocks Trump priorities
Senator Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence has stalled work on the SAVE America Act and defense spending while triggering questions regarding his health.
Judge orders $5.8M be paid to E. Jean Carroll in Trump case
A federal judge has ordered the release of $5.8 million from an escrow account to writer E. Jean Carroll, dismissing Donald Trump's attempts to stall the payment.
You can run but can't hide': Armed forces neutralise Lashkar terrorist in J&K's Shopian
A joint operation by the Army, CRPF, and SOG resulted in the killing of a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in the Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.
ICE agent fatally shoots Mexican man during Houston arrest attempt
A targeted ICE operation in Houston ended in the death of a Mexican national, sparking protests and calls for a transparent investigation into the agency's use of force.
Baruipur rape-murder accused Prabhas Mondal killed in police encounter
A key suspect in the gangrape and murder of a young girl in West Bengal was killed in a police encounter in Suryapur. The incident occurred during a crime scene reconstruction.
ICPC arrests El-Rufai’s personal doctor, alleges breach of court order
The ICPC has detained Professor Bello Abubakar, alleging that a court-approved medical visit for former Governor Nasir El-Rufai was used for unauthorized activities.
Tyler Robinson case: Attorneys spar over DNA found on items near the crime scene
Prosecutors and defense attorneys clash over the reliability of DNA found on a rifle and screwdriver during the preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson.
Canada selects German ThyssenKrupp as preferred bidder for submarines
Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Germany's ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's aging Victoria-Class fleet.
Gbajabiamila threatens ₦10bn defamation suit against alleged PFIPC convener
Presidential Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila is seeking ₦10 billion in damages from Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi following allegations of corruption and criminal conduct.
Ramaphosa to align traditional leader pay with public servant benefits
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a progressive rollout to ensure South African traditional leaders receive salaries and benefits on par with other public servants.
Pritam Singh faces Law Society disciplinary hearing on Aug 13
The Court of Three Judges will determine the disciplinary sanctions for Pritam Singh after his conviction for providing false evidence to the Committee of Privileges.
Singapore and Indonesia pledge to keep Strait of Malacca open and safe
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto committed to maintaining the Strait of Malacca's security and expanding cross-border energy trade.
Christian Brothers transferred properties for $1 amid abuse claims
The Christian Brothers transferred multimillion-dollar property holdings to a separate church entity for nominal sums while seeking to halt civil claims from abuse survivors.
Mallory McMorrow drops out of Democratic primary for Michigan Senate seat
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate, narrowing the Democratic primary to a contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed.
Tennessee National Guard troops fatally shoot man during Memphis pursuit
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson by National Guard members during a foot pursuit in downtown Memphis. The incident has intensified local scrutiny surrounding the deployment of task force troops in the city.
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
Shooting at July Fourth cookout near Coney Island beach leaves 8 wounded, including 4 kids
Majority of smokers in England wrongly believe vaping is as harmful as smoking
New research indicates that over half of English smokers mistakenly believe vaping is as harmful or worse than smoking, potentially hindering efforts to quit tobacco.
Man unconscious after being struck by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach; 6 others hospitalised
A group of kayakers and paddle boarders was struck by lightning at Pasir Ris Beach, leading to a multi-hospital emergency response. Authorities are currently investigating the incident as weather-related safety concerns rise.