Uganda’s King Dies at 34: World’s Youngest Monarch
King Oyo Nyimba of Uganda, who was once the world’s youngest reigning traditional monarch, has died at the age of 34. The king was crowned at just three years old in 1995.
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Violence Breaks Out in Ceuta as Migrant Crisis Worsens
Violence has erupted in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, as tensions rise between locals and migrants, according to the BBC.
King Harald V of Norway Dies at 89; Funeral Traditions Highlight Royal Legacy
King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest reigning monarch at the time of his death, passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalized in Oslo for hemolytic anemia, according to Town & Country Magazine.
Imran Khan’s Sons Voice Concerns Over Health and Solitary Confinement
Imran Khan’s sons have not spoken to their father in over six months, raising concerns about his well-being while he is imprisoned in Pakistan. According to Al Jazeera, the last call occurred over Eid al-Fitr in March and lasted 20 minutes.
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind 'Transformers' icon Optimus Prime and the melancholic Eeyore in 'Winnie the Pooh,' has died at 85, according to ABC News and international media reports.
GTA 6 Preview Details: 26-Minute Footage and 22 New Gameplay Points
Rockstar Games unveiled a 26-minute extended look of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix, offering the first official glimpse of the game in action since 2022. The preview highlighted improved graphics, a dual protagonist system, and 22 new gameplay features revealed through the Ultimate Edition.
China Warns of ‘High Risk’ Lake Breaching After Nepal-Tibet Floods
A 'high risk' of a barrier lake breaching and causing a second flood has been raised by Chinese authorities, according to state media, following a deadly glacial collapse that triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: Rescue efforts continue
At least 469 people have died, and at least 1,500 people remain missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region after a glacial collapse sent a mountain of mud and rock into a Himalayan river, triggering catastrophic flooding, according to authorities in Kathmandu.
Yayoi Kusama, 97, Dies: Art World Mourns Polka Dot Visionary
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for splashing polka dots across global art scenes, died at 97 on August 14 in Tokyo. Her studio announced her death, though the cause was not disclosed.
Indonesians March on Parliament to Demand Corruption Crackdown
Indonesians marched on parliament to demand a crackdown on corruption, with protesters calling for legislation to seize assets linked to corrupt officials. According to Al Jazeera.
Ratko Mladic, Former General, Dies at 84 in The Hague
The former Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladić, who was serving a life sentence for war crimes and genocide, has died at the age of 84 in a hospital in The Hague, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals confirmed.
Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, directing federal agencies to adopt the name change in maps, documents, and databases. According to The Guardian, the move is part of an escalating trade dispute with Canada.
Jury Deliberating Trial of Lindsay Clancy, US Woman Accused of Killing Three Children
A Massachusetts jury is deliberating whether Lindsay Clancy is guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, according to BBC. Clancy's defense argues she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time of the killings.
Man Acquitted Over CCTV-Recorded Attack on Nun in Jerusalem
An Israeli court has acquitted a Jewish man who attacked a nun in Jerusalem, in an incident caught on CCTV which drew widespread condemnation, according to the BBC.
Gaza Envoy Warns of ‘Point of No Return’ Amid Israeli Strikes and Hamas Actions
A senior official on US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has criticized Israeli air strikes on Gaza and the actions of Hamas, warning that a collapse of the ceasefire would be 'a point of no return' for the region, according to the BBC.