From father searching for his daughter’s body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll…See More
Month: August 2026
Palestinian teen shot and killed in West Bank attack, UN responds
A 17-year-old Palestinian was killed and another person critically injured in a settler attack in the occupied West Bank…See More
Oil importer China won’t aid Trump economic warfare against Iran
The Trump administration is once again threatening to carry out “regime change” in Iran, this time using what President Donald Trump described as “economic warfare” against the nation rather […]
Bond markets defy Bessent’s attempt to force rates lower
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Bessent follows in the footsteps […]
Algerian police seize 33 kg of cocaine in major drug bust
Algerian police released video on Thursday reportedly showing the results of a major drug bust. Police said they seized some 33 kilos of cocaine and […]
China-Africa media cooperation: Building skills for the AI era
As the media landscape becomes increasingly digital and intelligent, the message from Beijing is clear: skills, technology and knowledge-sharing will be central to Africa’s ability […]
Fathers who take solo parental leave stay more involved at home, study finds
Fathers who spent part of their parental leave caring for their child alone were more likely to remain actively involved in childcare five years on, […]
Russian Drone Attack Hits Ukrainian Shopping Mall, Killing Or Injuring More Than 100
A Russian drone attack on a shopping mall in the south-central city of Kryviy Rih killed at least six people and left about 100 others […]
‘I thought it might be a scam’: SASSA beneficiary opens up on his surprise R2 000 win
A SASSA beneficiary opened up about his unexpected windfall, the doubts he faced, and what the cash means for his family…See More
AOC for President — or the Senate?
Speculation that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will run for president has been growing louder. Much of the buzz has been effusive, as in The Guardian’s assessment that […]
Remembering the real Da’Quain Tre’ Johnson
On February 18th, 2026, Grand Rapids Police Department brutally shot Da’Quain twice in his back and once in the back of his head while he […]
Trump Busted Selling Pardons
Since Trump’s first administration, stories have circulated that the president abused the presidential pardon power to sell pardons. The House Judiciary Committee Democrats have put […]
Great News For Democrats: Trump Plans To Campaign For Months Before The Midterm
Donald Trump’s approval rating is beginning to reach lows that no president has hit since George W. Bush at the start of the Great Recession. […]
Press Release: LAWG and Others Call for USMCA Overhaul
For Immediate Release:November 3, 2025 Contact:Vicki GassExecutive DirectorLatin America Working Group (LAWG)vgass@lawg.org Migrant Justice Groups Call for USMCA Overhaul to Stop Displacement and Protect the […]
Experts question new Trump admin analysis claiming noncitizens voted in 2020
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting […]
Can this guy really save Europe from Elon Musk?
Ten or 15 years ago, Friedrich Merz would have seemed a wildly unlikely candidate for the role of savior to Europe’s liberal democracy. Spoiler alert: […]
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA has lowered the safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), citing new evidence of thyroid effects, as regulators weigh measures to limit consumer exposure…See […]
Trump-backed movie studio left scrambling after searing attack from Hollywood star
Paramount Skydance scrambled to respond after Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo attacked the studio’s CEO and his father. According to a Friday article by Variety, Ruffalo […]
Trump alarms red state with power plant bombshell: ‘Big deal’
The data center OpenAI is building in southern Ohio will draw its power from what would be the largest fossil-fuel power plant ever constructed in […]
Police warn of telecom upgrade scam after man charged
Police say suspects pose as telecommunications reps, convincing people to order new devices on their accounts, and then redirect returns using fake shipping labels…See More