Thai teen found ‘stuffed’ in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
A 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase in Thailand died from suffocation, according to authorities. Police in the coastal city of Pattaya previously said they had found Tunchanok Donhomla’s naked body in a bag near a railway track in…
Attempts to curb Ebola cases in DR Congo fail with more than 5,000 confirmed
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo now exceeds 5,000, government data showed late on Tuesday, as health officials warn that response efforts are failing to contain the deadly disease. Congo’s 17th Ebola epidemic…
Five Australian Rules footy players suspended amid police investigation
Five players in the Australian Football League (AFL) have been banned for late-night drinking and inviting women to a hotel after a weekend match in Melbourne. The Sydney Swans’ Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey, James Jordon and Riley Bice…
Champions League: Everything still to play for between Lyon and Fenerbahce – Sports
Olympique Lyonnais and Fenerbahce drew 1–1 in the first leg of their Champions League play-off. The second leg will take place on Wednesday 26 August in Lyon. Patrick Vieira is Senegal’s new manager. Rodri is officially a Barcelona player. In tennis,…
US-South Korea war games cut short after Washington request, Seoul says
South Korea’s annual joint military drills with the US will be cut short by six days at the request of Washington, its defence ministry has announced. Seoul said that the «period and scale» of the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise had been…
Jailed businessman appears accused of bribes and cartel links
In South Africa, the Madlanga Commission set up last year to unpick allegations of unlawful kickbacks, cliques and corruption in the criminal justice system continues its investigations. Fuente: Leer la noticia original
Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal
US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal. «I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a…
Middle East live: Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 19/08/2026 – 05:05 The United States has sought to support Syria’s new government led by a former jihadist allied with Turkey © George OURFALIAN, AFP Turkey rejected on Wednesday Israeli allegations that it…
Iranian woman writes of US detention ‘hell’ over link to 1979 hostage crisis
The US decision to revoke the family’s status came amid several enforcement actions taken against relatives of regime officials, as US hostilities with Iran escalated this year. At the same time, amid Iran’s brutal crackdown on protesters…
Angelique Kidjo becomes first Black African to receive Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Five-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo on Tuesday became the first Black African to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In a glitzy ceremony under palm trees and picture-perfect California skies, Kidjo was feted by film stars and music…