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Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Out of Sight Six Months Into Iran’s Crisis as His Absence Deepens Uncertainty Over the Nation’s Leadership

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained largely out of public view six months after becoming the country's most powerful political figure, fuelling questions about his health, security and ability to lead Iran during one of the most serious crises in its modern history. Reuters reports that there has been no verified photograph, video or audio recording of him since the war began, despite Iranian officials insisting that he remains […]

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Trump Orders Lake Ontario Renamed “Lake America” as Fresh Dispute With Canada Deepens Already Strained Relations

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” in a move that comes amid worsening tensions between Washington and Ottawa. The decision follows the collapse of recent US-Canada trade talks and adds another symbolic dispute to an already strained relationship. Lake Ontario is one of North America's five Great Lakes and is shared by the United States […]

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Norway Mourns King Harald V at 89 as Long-Reigning Monarch Dies After More Than Three Decades on the Throne

Norway is mourning the death of King Harald V, who has died at the age of 89 after more than 35 years as the country's monarch. The Royal Palace said he died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at 6:35am local time on Friday, 28 August, after recently being hospitalised with a bacterial infection in his bloodstream. Harald became king in January 1991 following the death of his father, King Olav […]

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Meta Agrees to $16.7bn Settlement Over Alleged Harm to Children on Facebook and Instagram

Meta Platforms has agreed to pay up to $16.68 billion to settle a major legal case brought by 29 US states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed in ways that encouraged children and teenagers to spend excessive amounts of time on the platforms. The settlement, announced this week, brings an end to a closely watched legal battle in which state attorneys general accused Meta of putting profits ahead […]

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Poco Lee’s Management Breaks Silence on UK Sexual Assault Case, Urges Public to Ignore Unverified Claims

Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee is facing criminal proceedings in the United Kingdom, with his management confirming that the matter is now before a UK court while strongly rejecting some claims circulating online, particularly allegations involving drink spiking. His representatives have urged the public to allow the legal process to take its course. The development follows reports that Poco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Pascal Odinaka, is being […]

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Nepal Flood Disaster Leaves 95 Dead as Hundreds of Travellers Remain Missing

At least 95 people have died after a devastating flash flood swept through the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China’s Tibet, destroying homes, roads, bridges and power infrastructure and leaving hundreds of people unaccounted for. The disaster struck on Wednesday after a huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into the Lhende River, triggering a sudden surge of floodwater through Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district. Authorities suspect the collapse may […]

today26 August 2026 12

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Pakistan Hospital Fire Claims Lives of 14 Newborn Babies

At least 14 newborn babies have died after a fire swept through the maternity ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, in one of the country’s most serious recent hospital tragedies. The blaze broke out at approximately 6:45am on Wednesday on the third floor of the hospital’s Mother and Child Health Unit, where premature and critically ill infants were receiving care. Hospital officials said 15 babies […]

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Nigeria Orders Manhunt After Deadly Mass Kidnapping in Niger State

President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate military led manhunt and rescue operation after armed gunmen killed at least 30 people and abducted hundreds in Niger State. The attack took place last week in Borgu district, where gunmen raided several communities, including Dekara, during Friday prayers. A video later circulated online appearing to show around 600 women, children and elderly people being held by armed men in a forest. Authorities […]

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US Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing Worldwide as Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules

The United States has paused immigrant visa processing worldwide as the administration of President Donald Trump moves to introduce stricter checks on people seeking to settle in the country. The US State Department began the initiative at American embassies and consulates in early August, saying consular officers needed additional training to ensure applications were assessed consistently under updated immigration guidance. Applicants who already had interviews scheduled have reportedly received notices […]

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