Anonymous Sudan hacks X to put pressure on Elon Musk over Starlink
Prolific hackers accused of being a front for Russian cyber-operation shares counter evidence with the BBC.
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US Congress clears landmark deal to jointly produce jet engines for Indian Air Force
The United States (US) Congress has cleared the path to pursue the GE jet deal with India ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to New Delhi for…
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South Africa: At least 64 dead, over 40 injured in predawn fire in Johannesburg’s building
At least 64 people died in a fire in a multi-story building in South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg, emergency services said on Thursday (August 31).At least 64 people died…
Read moreMongolia to grab world’s attention during papal visit
Mongolia prepares for Pope Francis visit to one of world’s tiniest and newest Catholic communities. (Aug. 31)(AP video/Wayne Zhang)
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More than 50 killed, several injured in Johannesburg building fire
Rescue workers are searching for survivors after a fire in a building in South Africa’s biggest city killed at least 52 people and injured dozens more.
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Russia vetoes UNSC resolution on Mali sanctions extension; UK calls move ‘reckless use of veto’
Russia has vetoed the United Nations Security Council resolution on the renewal of the sanctions against Mali, drawing sharp reactions from the United Kingdom which called the…
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‘You would have nuclear war if I weren’t elected’: Trump in transcript of April testimony
Donald Trump claimed he saved “millions of lives” by deterring nuclear war when he was president, in a face-to-face clash with New York attorney general suing him…
Read more‘We will be back’: Covenant families disappointed in Tennessee special session, vow to press ahead
Parents of Covenant students spoke emotionally with reporters after the end of the special session, vowing to return at the next legislative session.
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Qantas to scrap expiry date of COVID-19 refunds, as ACCC sues over cancelled flights
Qantas is still sitting on $370 million of unrefunded fares, thousands of which were allegedly sold after flights were cancelled.
Read moreFive rail workers killed in Italy after being hit by train
The train driver was treated by an ambulance at the scene for shock, but was physically unharmed.
Read moreGabon mutineers appoint military leader after coup
Mutinous soldiers in Gabon have proclaimed their republican guard chief Gen. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema as the country’s leader after ousting just-reelected President Ali Bongo Ondimba. (Aug….
Read moreSome US airports strive to assist fliers with dementia
Over the last few years nearly a dozen US airports have modified their facilities and operations to aid travelers with dementia or hidden disabilities. (Aug. 31) (AP…
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Hyangsu’s uncle sought ‘paradise’ in North Korea. It took 20 years to learn what happened to him
Lured by North Korean propaganda, more than 90,000 ethnic Koreans moved to “paradise on Earth” from Japan in search of a better life. Most of them could…
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Japan PM eats ‘safe and delicious’ fish from Fukushima amid controversy over radioactive water discharge
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, along witrh three other members of his Cabinet, ate Fukushima fish sashimi at a lunch meeting on Wednesday to show that fish…
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Biden administration approves military aid to Taiwan, likely to irk China ahead of G20 faceoff
The Joe Biden administration has approved the maiden United States military transfer to Taiwan under a programme usually reserved for assistance to sovereign states, aiming to strengthen the island’s…
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Ali Bongo out: Here’s what we know about the Gabon military coup
Military leaders who seized power in Gabon have named the head of the presidential guard, Brice Oligui Nguema, as the country’s interim leader.
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