Zambia elections: Top opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
Security forces in Zambia have seized weapons and arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot, the government has said. The leading opposition candidate in last Thursday’s presidential…
Strait of Hormuz shipping slows as U.S.-Iran ceasefire nears end
Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. Ali Saeedi | Getty Images Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a halt over the weekend ahead of the expiry date of the 60-day ceasefire…
Middle East live: US envoy Kushner to meet Netanyahu after talks with Hamas
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 17/08/2026 – 06:45Modified: 17/08/2026 – 10:04 Jared Kushner, U.S President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi at a location given as El-Alamein,…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the deadliest in its history, according to public health officials. A total of 2,325 people have been killed by the virus since it was declared on 15 May, surpassing the death toll of the…
China’s economy slows across the board in July as retail sales barely grow
BEIJING, CHINA – 2026/07/18: Shoppers stroll along a landscaped path near the POLÈNE luxury goods store in Sanlitun, carrying bags and enjoying the bustling scene. Sheldon Cooper | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images China’s economy lost…
American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as «Nashville» and «Heroes,» has died at the age of 36, US media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father. «It is with profound sadness…
Sydney Swans: Aussie rules players referred to police as detectives investigate sexual assault
Several players from a top team in the Australian Football League (AFL) have been referred to police over an «alleged incident» in Melbourne on Sunday night, their club has said. Separately, Victoria Police have said detectives are investigating a report…
Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally
A lot of cars are lined up for importing and exporting cars to the port. Kokouu | E+ | Getty Images Japanese automakers are looking vulnerable to fallout from the Iran war and any turnaround in the yen. Toyota, Honda and Nissan benefited in their most…
Lens defeat Paris Saint-Germain and claim second title this year – Sports
RC Lens won the Champions’ Trophy against Paris Saint-Germain (1-0). With Zinédine Zidane watching on, the Lens side held out for an hour despite being a man down. Arsenal comfortably won the Community Shield against Manchester City (3-0). Cameroon won…
Trump claims vandals damaged the National Mall grass where July 4 event was held
Secretary Burgum condemns vandalism targeting National Mall amid new threats Interior Secretary Doug Burgum reacts to a disturbing pattern of vandalism targeting the National Mall, including the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which suffered…