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Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.

Blanche appeared to meet request to limit the scope of an IRS audit immunity deal that covered the Trump family.

At least five survivors of sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed by the Home Office as victims of human trafficking.

Gatwick is reportedly facing a likely fuel shortage that could impact hundreds of flights in the peak travel period with flyers on easyJet and British Airways set to face disruption

Cuba’s power grid failed on Sunday, causing another nationwide blackout, a state utility said in a social media post. As the lights suddenly turned off across Havana, residents who were sat outside to get some respite from the summer heat audibly groaned en masse. Cuba has been suffering rolling power cuts due to ageing equipment and a US energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stations. State-run UNE said there was a “total disconnection” of the national electricity...

THE body of a missing 28-year-old man who vanished two weeks ago has been found by cops. Kacper Cichor, from Braunstone, Leicester, was last seen on July 21 and was reported missing the following day. A desperate search was sparked for Kacper in the following days. Cops have now sadly confirmed that his body has been found. Kacper's...

Highlights from the final round of the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club in Michigan.

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rainfall is expected over several areas in Luzon due to Tropical Depression Luis, according to the state weather bureau on Monday. In its 11 a.m. heavy rainfall outlook, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) warned that accumulated rainfall in Pangasinan may exceed 200 millimeters from Monday to Tuesday,

A hill in the area had been shedding loose soil since Sunday morning, prompting authorities to close the highway before the slope gave way. Earth, rocks and trees tumbled onto the road and into the swollen Kadalundipuzha on the other side

[New Times] Global donor government funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by 25 per cent in 2025, reaching its lowest level in nearly two decades, according to a new report.

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS), working together with key law enforcement partners, has intercepted a consignment of cocaine worth an estimated R28 million at OR Tambo International Airport.

[This Day] The Presidency on Sunday formally reacted to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's accusation of President Bola Tinubu's administration of financial recklessness.

Aug 3 : Shein is considering lowering the cost of investment for some late-stage investors as the fast-fashion retailer pursues a Hong Kong IPO at a lower valuation, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.The company may offer a mix of cash payouts and additional Class B shares to investors in its pre-Series D, Series D and Series D+ funding rounds, the report said.The adjustment aims to reduce the cost base for those investors to reflect a valuation of around $40 billion, aligning with Shein's anticipated IPO valuation, Bloomberg News reported.Deliberations are ongoing, and no final decisions have been made and the amount of cash and shares provided will depend on the valuation Shein secures during the IPO, the report said. Shein did not immediately resp

[Vanguard] Dangote Industries Limited and Sinoma International Engineering Co., Ltd. have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth more than $800 million to expand the Dangote Cement Plant in Itori, Ogun State, increasing its production capacity from six million to 12 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA).

[Premium Times] The organisations further expressed confidence that under INEC's leadership, the 2027 General Elections would consolidate Nigeria's democratic gains and reinforce the country's reputation for conducting credible, peaceful and transparent elections.

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 3 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) will not resort to racial or identity-based politics in its bid to retai...

Hyundai Motor Group posted record US sales in July as surging demand for hybrids offset a steep decline in electric-vehicle sales. Hyundai Motor and Kia sold a combined 165,284 vehicles in the US last month, up 5 percent from a year earlier, the group said Monday. Both automakers set July sales records. Hyundai’s sales, including its luxury Genesis brand, rose 3.7 percent to 89,427 units, while Kia’s increased by 6.7 percent to 75,857. Hyundai’s Tucson was its bestselling model, with sales risin

Jockey Andrew Gibbons will be out to strike early at Quirindi on Tuesday when he partners three early chances.

Off contract and free to negotiate with rivals from November 1, the Dolphins attacking linchpin has weighed in on his future.

Leeds came back from 2-0 down to beat Liverpool 4-2 at Soldier Field thanks to a raft of halftime changes

The Swans, Hawks and Lions are battling for second spot, while the remaining finals berths are open. What’s in store for your side?

Yvonne Whear was in almost daily contact with her family until she suddenly vanished from her northern NSW hobby farm.

The US president posted on social media a video of what he said was his winning shot at Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster.

[Premium Times] The police said the woman was lured by the suspected recruiter to Côte d'Ivoire with a fake apprenticeship promise before being forced into prostitution.

[Vanguard] BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu delivered a blunt assessment of the housemates during Sunday night's live show, criticising what he described as a lack of urgency and initiative in the house after the first week.

Hong Kong sporting event organisers should use technology to better track and monitor athletes, lawmakers have urged after a triathlon swimmer went missing at sea in Tai Po and was later found dead. The death, involving a participant in the city’s Summer Triathlon Challenge on Sunday, has raised concerns over whether safety measures for such races are sufficient, especially amid unstable weather. “Since technology has advanced, can the GPS be optimised? In many past races, participants used…

[Vanguard] The Federal Government has expressed condolences to the Government and people of Algeria following a road accident in Boumerdès Province that claimed 27 lives and left more than 40 others injured.

Several renowned wrestlers, including Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, and Sangeeta Phogat had protested for months in New Delhi in 2023, demanding the arrest of the BJP leader

[Vanguard] A notorious bandit leader, Idi Abasu Aiki, and more than 60 other suspected bandits were reportedly killed during an intelligence-led security operation in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Cowboys captain Tom Dearden speaks to media and denies rumours he is looking to leave the club.

It's frustrating when a parcel goes missing, but there are some important factors to consider before requesting a replacement or refund.

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[Leadership] Bandits suspected to be Lakurawa have killed at least 12 persons, including six who were burnt alive, when suspected bandits attacked Lajinge village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Artificial intelligenceBenchmark testing puts Chinese group's 'most powerful' release behind various domestic, foreign rivalsAlibaba's latest Qwen AI model is priced significantly below Chinese rival Moonshot AI's Kimi K3. CISSY ZHOUAugust 3, 2026 14:43 JSTHONG KONG -- Alibaba Group on Monday officially launched what it calls its most powerful AI model so far, the Qwen3.8 Max, though benchmark performance results indicate it falls short of the company's previous claims.

Chinese memory maker ChangXin Memory Technologies has reached a key stage in developing next-generation mobile memory, industry sources said, less than a week after its Shanghai debut made it the most valuable company listed on a mainland Chinese exchange. Chinese business outlet Yicai reported Saturday, citing unnamed industry sources, that a core CXMT affiliate had brought its first LPDDR6 chip to what the outlet described as the "tail end" of research-and-development validation, an important

Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy can boost productivity, jobs and exports, but its success will depend on strong infrastructure, private-sector leadership and effective implementation, Prof. Anthony Amoah has said.

An otherwise routine meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria Conference last week took a dramatic turn.

Sam Jonah has thrown his full support behind the newly installed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Aheto, urging him to pursue bold reforms and promising to stand by him when resistance comes.

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to refrain from speaking negatively about the country, saying constant pessimism and a lack of belief in the nation's potential undermine efforts to build a prosperous and united Ghana.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 — The prosecution has objected to the application by the daughter of the late former Finance M...

The latest rollback suggests some easing after global oil and refined fuel prices surged in late July due to renewed tensions in the Middle East

Train traffic between Utrecht Central Station and The Hague Central Station is not running as usual during rush hour on Monday.

Premier League clubs have already spent more than £1bn in the transfer window, but are expected to only get busier.

03 August 2026 Metrorex, the operator of the Bucharest subway, announced it would replace 15 kilometers of rail track as part of efforts to modernize its rail infrastructure. The works will be carried out at night to avoid disrupting the metro service, it said. A shipment of approximately 850 tonnes of new rail will be transported to the sections where the track replacement works will take place. The works will help maintain the required technical standards and improve operational safety. The periodic replacement of rail is part of the company’s preventive maintenance program, which is financed from Metorex’s own revenues, the company said. (Photo: Liudmila Habrus/ Dreamstime) simona@romania-insider.com Normal

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 3 — Barisan Nasional (BN) leader Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said today that her coalition&rsquo...

The naira opened the week with a relatively stable performance against the United States dollar at both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Monday, August 3, 2026.

[State Department] Politics thrives on disagreement. Democracy demands it. But disagreements must be rooted in facts, not frozen snapshots of history. When yesterday's data are presented as today's reality, the public deserves context.