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…
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…
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…
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…
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor says
Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region overnight, its acting governor has said. A 14-year-old child was among those injured, Alexander Shuvaev wrote on Telegram early on Monday. The strikes…
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea, hours before start
US President Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back «inappropriate and hostile» military drills with South Korea, hours before the exercises began on Monday. Trump cited his «good relationship» with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as he…
Hayden Panettiere: US actress and star of Heroes dies aged 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at the age of 36, her representative told several US news outlets. «It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought…
Poland-registered bus veers off Hungary highway, killing 12 people
A Polish bus crashed into a ditch on a Hungarian highway early Sunday killing 12 people and leaving at least 10 with critical injuries, officials said. The coach, heading from Serbia to Poland, crashed at 01:00am on the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes,…