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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces a two-year closure as its board cites safety concerns and financial instability. The decision comes amid claims of losing hundreds of millions of dollars.
Police have begun moving hundreds of migrants in Ceuta to a new tented site in the port area of the Spanish territory in north Africa, according to the BBC.
Six Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face charges related to a $6 million online romance scam, according to South African police. The men were arrested in 2021 and are linked to the Black Axe criminal network.
Several people were killed and others injured in a coach crash near the Alpine village of Susch in eastern Switzerland, according to local police. The incident occurred on Thursday when the bus collided with a guardrail.
Josue De Paula, the No. 6 MLB prospect, has led the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tulsa Drillers to a historic season, posting 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in 2026. The 21-year-old Dominican outfielder is now on the verge of a call-up to the majors.
Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is 'very, very close' to taking power, its deputy parliamentary leader said after the party won 43.8% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt.
At least 27 people were killed and hundreds evacuated after a Russian strike hit a warehouse near Kyiv, according to the BBC.
The EuroMillions draw on Friday, August 28, 2026, offered a jackpot of £69 million, with winning numbers 7, 14, 28, 42, 45 and lucky stars 6 and 9, according to The Independent.
A massive flash flood in Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, has killed over 150 people and left hundreds missing—but video footage of the disaster has been heavily restricted within China. According to the BBC and The Conversation, the event was likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
A deadly glacial collapse and debris flow in Nepal and Tibet has led to significant casualties and widespread destruction. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with at least 162 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing.
At least 17 people have been killed and nearly 400 others are unaccounted for after a flash flood and mudslide hit the Nepal-Tibet border, according to the BBC.
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in south-west France, injuring 39 people and damaging hundreds of homes, according to BBC.
A tornado with winds reaching 117 km/h (73 mph) tore through the French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging an estimated 300 homes, according to local authorities and the AFP news agency.
A video posted on social media shows hundreds of people held captive after a mosque kidnapping in Nigeria, with armed men urging families to identify relatives. According to The Guardian, the video surfaced two days after the abduction in Dekara village.
Marlins rookie catcher Joe Mack is out of the lineup for the series opener against the Phillies due to a sore right shoulder, according to Sports Illustrated. Meanwhile, a viral video from the game highlights a controversial incident involving a fan and a baseball.
Moroccan security forces have arrested hundreds of migrants attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta by land and sea, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
At least 87 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the beginning of 2024, 21 by Israeli settlers, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. This comes amid a surge in settler violence and a new Israeli military operation following a settler attack that killed two soldiers.
Paris is enforcing new safety rules for e-scooter riders, mandating helmets and high-visibility vests or facing fines, according to BBC.
A man in North Carolina tested whether his car could bake cookies during a 12-hour shift on a 101-degree day, sharing the experiment on TikTok with over 5.1 million views.
A forest fire in southern France has uncovered more than 400 World War Two-era shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge, according to local authorities.
Tarik Skubal, the reigning two-time Cy Young Award winner, said he doesn’t sympathize with critics of the Dodgers after joining the team in a blockbuster trade.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' aggressive pursuit of Tarik Skubal led to a blockbuster trade just hours before the deadline, according to nypost.com.
Inter Miami faces the Columbus Crew on Saturday, August 1, in a key MLS clash. The match will air live on Apple TV+ with a free trial option. Inter Miami leads the Eastern Conference with 37 points and a five-game winning streak.
At least nine people died as thousands of migrants swam or walked into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, according to Spain’s government delegation in Ceuta. The situation, described as 'absolute chaos,' saw military deployed to manage the crisis.
