Norway’s Royal Family Gathers as King Harald’s Condition Worsens
King Harald V of Norway is in an 'extremely serious' condition in hospital, according to the royal household.
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Japanese polka dot artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, renowned for her polka dot motifs and immersive installations, has died at the age of 97, according to a statement released by her team.
Trump Faces Backlash: Ranchers and GOP Criticize Beef Import Plan
President Donald Trump’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of beef without higher tariffs has drawn sharp criticism from Republican lawmakers and ranchers, who fear it will harm domestic producers. According to The Guardian, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso and others warned that the move could flood the market and undercut U.S. ranchers.
UK Urged to Help Free British-Egyptian Arrested in Cairo
The UK Foreign Office has been asked to intervene to secure the release of a British-Egyptian woman arrested in Cairo, according to the Guardian.
Collapsed Glacier Likely Caused Nepal-Tibet Floods, Scientists Say
Preliminary investigations have pointed to a collapsed glacier as the cause of the devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to scientists.
Miley Cyrus Honors Dolly Parton: ‘I Have an Angel by My Side’
Miley Cyrus has paid tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton, saying, 'I have an angel by my side.' Parton, who died August 25 at 80, was a longtime mentor and family figure to Cyrus.
Israel Continues Attacks on Syria, Lebanon Despite US Diplomacy Efforts
Israeli forces have carried out artillery attacks and ground raids in southern Syria, while conducting air strikes across southern Lebanon, despite diplomatic efforts to end the fighting, according to reports.
Prince Harry Quits Board Over African Parks Human Rights Abuses
Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after the charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses in the Republic of the Congo, according to The Guardian.
How to lose Trump’s trade war: test Canada’s resolve with threats to hockey sticks
U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods including hockey sticks and tongue depressors have sparked retaliation, with Canada imposing tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. products. President Trump criticized Canada as 'difficult and unreasonable' after trade talks collapsed.
Putin and al-Sharaa Discuss Russia-Syria Relations, Deal on Military Bases
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed the future of Russia’s military bases in Syria during a telephone call on Wednesday, according to Syrian news agency SANA.
Mpox Surges in New Countries – 479 Dead in DRC This Year
Mpox cases have surged in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with more than 479 deaths reported since January 2024, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The virus, which can be fatal if left untreated, has also resurfaced in the Philippines and is being falsely linked to lockdown fears in the United States.
South African Police Arrest Thai Men for Smuggling Parrot Eggs
South African police have arrested two Thai nationals for allegedly smuggling endangered parrot eggs out of the country, according to the environment ministry.
14 Babies Die in Pakistan Hospital Fire, Door Locked, Witnesses Say
At least 14 newborn babies died in a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad on Wednesday, according to officials. Witnesses reported that the door to the maternity ward was locked and rescue efforts were delayed.
Rupert Grint to Return to Harry Potter in Broadway Play
Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' marking a return to the franchise more than a decade after the film series ended, according to Filmstarts.
Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the young Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
Abiro Wisdom left catering school in 2019 with a clear vision: to champion Ghana’s Indigenous food instead of working in international hotels. He joined the Ghana Food Movement (GFM), which focuses on reviving traditional, nutritious, and climate-resilient crops like tigernuts and moringa.