Lockerbie Bombing Trial Postponed to January 2025
The trial of a Libyan man over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing has been postponed for a third time, after new evidence emerged. According to the BBC, the new start date is set for January next year.
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French Tourist Dies in Death Valley After Car Stuck in Mud
A 68-year-old French tourist, Pierre Michel Formosa, died in Death Valley National Park on August 17 after his vehicle became stuck in mud and he was forced to walk in extreme heat. He was pronounced dead at the scene after a search and rescue operation located him about 1.5 miles from Badwater Road.
LG’s 2026 OLED TVs Offer Brighter Displays and Deep Discounts
LG’s 2026 OLED TVs, including the G6 and C6 models, deliver brighter displays and enhanced AI processing, with some models now available at steep discounts through retailers like Amazon and MediaMarkt.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Prices Dropped as iPhone 18 Looms
Retailers are slashing prices for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, with Amazon UK offering it for £1,099 — a £100 discount ahead of the iPhone 18 release.
Robot breaks 100m record at World Humanoid Games
A humanoid robot ran 100 meters in 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, breaking Usain Bolt's 9.58-second human world record. The event features robots competing in boxing, football, and sprinting.
Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say
Swedish police have identified the victim of a fatal school sword attack as a 17-year-old girl, according to Al Jazeera. The attacker, an 18-year-old former student, was arrested at the scene.
Two injured in stabbing attack at Canada Sikh temple
Two people were injured in a stabbing attack at a Sikh temple in Canada’s Nanaksar Gurdwara on Friday morning, according to police. The 27-year-old suspect, who has a history of violent offenses, was reportedly released from federal prison the day before the incident.
TikTok Settles with US Justice Department for $400m Over Child Privacy Laws
The US Department of Justice has reached a $400m settlement with TikTok over violations of children’s online privacy laws, according to a report from Al Jazeera.
Swiss Tourist Jailed for Insulting Bali’s Sacred Day
A Swiss tourist was sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for social media posts that insulted the island’s sacred Day of Silence, according to Al Jazeera.
Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update
Apple's macOS 26.7 update has accidentally revealed details of more than 10 new products, according to MacRumors.
Court Ruling Sparks New Hope for DJI to Escape Pentagon Blacklist
A recent court ruling has revived hopes that DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, might eventually be removed from the Pentagon’s blacklist. On August 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit partially reversed an earlier decision supporting the Department of Defense’s case against DJI.
Meta Hooked Children on Facebook, Trial Claims
A court has heard claims Meta intentionally hooked a generation of children on Facebook and Instagram, as the biggest legal challenge faced by the social media platform began, according to the BBC.
Nigeria Influencer Arrested After $28M Cocaine Seizure
A Nigerian social media influencer has been arrested after authorities seized $28 million worth of cocaine destined for the UK, according to the BBC.
OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Less ‘Human’ for Teens in Safety Update
OpenAI has introduced a new safety update that makes ChatGPT less 'human' for teenagers, aiming to promote healthier AI use. The changes include options to disable human-like voice responses and scheduled quiet times.
iPhone 18 Pro Max Launch: Prices, Delays, and Battery Specs Revealed
Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in September 2026, skipping the standard iPhone 18 until 2027, according to multiple reports.