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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
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
United States President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to potential strikes against Iran following a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as the Pentagon faces a depleted stockpile of Patriot, Tomahawk, and THAAD interceptor missiles after thirteen days of intensive regional conflict. The sudden shift in Washington’s military posture comes after … Read more
President Donald Trump announced on August 2, 2026, that the United States will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran after regional leaders requested time to finalize an outline of a deal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending nuclear threats. The sudden de-escalation follows five months of open warfare that … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at the White House on Tuesday for his eighth sit-down of Donald Trump’s second term, marking their first face-to-face meeting since launching a joint war against Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. The talks address Iran, Lebanon’s framework agreement, and Abraham Accords expansion ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral. Diplomatic … Read more
Italy claimed a bronze medal in the mixed free duet at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris on August 1, 2026, as Filippo Pelati and Lucrezia Ruggiero delivered a high-tariff routine at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis. Pelati and Ruggiero Claim Artistic Bronze in Paris The Italian pair earned 255.1641 points in the mixed … Read more
A Saturday afternoon shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, left multiple people dead and wounded, including the lone gunman. Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks confirmed the suspect died at the scene, while city officials and witnesses described a chaotic atmosphere as first responders rushed to assist victims. Twin Falls Police … Read more
BMW is cutting 8,000 jobs worldwide as Germany’s auto sector struggles with weak sales in China, U.S. tariffs, and global instability. The cuts focus on administrative and R&D roles, reflecting a broader crisis hitting iconic German carmakers amid fierce competition from electric vehicles and Chinese manufacturers. Germany’s auto sector, long considered a cornerstone of the … Read more
Scores of boats festooned with rainbow flags and balloons cruised through the city’s World Heritage canals, while huge crowds in colourful outfits cheered from the banks. The annual canal parade serves as the traditional highlight of Amsterdam Pride, which coincides this year with the city hosting WorldPride to mark 25 years since the Netherlands hosted … Read more