Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor Following a month-long detention and subsequent deportation from the United States, activist Franklin Humberto Coral Garrido sent a stark letter to outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro on August 2, 2026. Coral warned the president that incoming authorities plan to target him and urged him to leave the country. The exchange brings to light an extraordinary … Read more
Two people died on August 2, 2026, when a motorcycle carrying a pair of brothers crossed into oncoming traffic on the 5804 road near Nagycsány, colliding head-on with a car towing a caravan on its way to a fishing competition. A third man sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to a hospital in Pécs. Fatal … Read more
The state of New York has filed a 32-page lawsuit in state Supreme Court in Manhattan against prediction market Kalshi, accusing the platform of running an illegal gambling operation. New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the legal action, seeking at least $36 billion in financial penalties and compensatory damages. … Read more
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Broad Institute have developed U-STORM, a super-resolution imaging technology. Published July 27, 2026, in Nature Nanotechnology, the method uses compositionally engineered nanoparticles to achieve angstrom-scale localization precision using a single near-infrared laser, bypassing traditional imaging buffers. A team of scientists working in an MIT laboratory has … Read more
Ukraine struck a major oil refinery and the Engels airfield deep inside Russia using long-range drones, as Moscow reported eight deaths from overnight attacks. The strikes targeted strategic aviation and fuel facilities in the Saratov region, roughly 600km from the Ukrainian border, according to regional and presidential statements. Ukrainian forces launched intensive overnight drone operations … Read more
A 26-year-old Afghan national has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of Elisabeth Jane Ross, a 38-year-old British charity worker whose body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase in msn.com. Ross, known as Lisa, was from Scotland and had been visiting Greece regularly to volunteer with local NGO charities, including organisations providing … Read more
Kansas voters decide a constitutional amendment on Tuesday, August 2, 2026, to replace the governor’s judicial appointments with direct elections for state Supreme Court justices. Conservative supporters aim to shift the high court’s ideological balance by 2033, while opponents warn against injecting partisan politics and heavy outside spending into the judiciary. Kansas voters head to … Read more
Fastjet Zimbabwe has deployed its recently introduced Newsday to Victoria Falls International Airport. The 168-seat aircraft made its maiden landing in Victoria Falls, marking the first time the airline has operated an Airbus A320. Fastjet Zimbabwe Deploys First Airbus A320 to Victoria Falls The short-term lease deployment is designed to meet rising passenger demand during … Read more
Global leaders, experts, and civil society representatives meeting in Ethiopia’s capital have spotlighted the vital role of non-profit organisations in driving social transformation across the continent. During a specialized roundtable titled NGOs in African Countries: The Invisible Force of Change, participants at the KBC examined how non-profits are actively filling critical service gaps in education, … Read more
India secured a historic eight gold medals in boxing and para events on August 1, 2026, during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sakshi for her commanding gold in the women’s 51 kg boxing category, as Indian athletes dominated multiple final bouts. The tenth day of the Commonwealth Games in … Read more