Four Ugandan boxers and a Pakistani athlete have gone missing in the UK after the Commonwealth Games, with reports suggesting potential plans to claim asylum.
Growing research and patient accounts indicate that weight-loss drugs containing semaglutide or tirzepatide, such as Wegovy and Ozempic, can reduce cravings for alcohol and limit heavy drinking, though some users report social drawbacks.
The tiny Spanish mountain village of Somosierra is preparing for thousands of visitors for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, prompting logistical challenges for its 93 inhabitants.
In 1831, a volcanic island named Ferdinandea emerged off Sicily, sparking claims by Britain, France, and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. The island, about 800m across and 60m high, eroded and disappeared by 1832, leaving behind a submerged volcanic cone now home to a marine ecosystem.
Federal prosecutors in Mexico arrested former Guerrero governor Ángel Aguirre for allegedly concealing evidence and ordering the destruction of security footage in the 2014 disappearance of 43 students from Ayotzinapa.
Christopher Wright, 73, has been jailed for 35 years for murdering lodger Richard Dyson, 55, in 2019, dismembering his body, and hiding it in a concrete-filled barrel. Karl Schwalbe, 72, received a 3-year sentence for perverting justice.
Tuvalu, a Pacific nation of 11,000, faces imminent disappearance due to rising sea levels and extreme weather, prompting many to migrate to Australia under a new visa program, while struggling to preserve their culture abroad.
Google will begin shutting down Assistant on Android devices starting September 4, forcing users to transition to Gemini. The phase-out will also impact connected smartwatches, headphones, and Android Auto, though some platforms and older devices will see later transitions.
Cathy Wood seeks answers about her father Richard's disappearance while sailing in Moreton Bay, Queensland, over a decade ago, highlighting the 'ambiguous loss' suffered by families of long-term missing persons in Australia.
Police Scotland investigates reports of missing athletes from Pakistan and Uganda after the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with some reportedly seeking asylum.
Ethereum developers submitted EIP-8361, a proposal to charge validators a deduction and burn ETH as the staking ratio rises, aiming to counter excessive supply concentration and security risks.
New allegations of enforced disappearances in Karachi and Balochistan involve a disabled schoolteacher, a young man, and three female family members, prompting ongoing protests and demands for their recovery.
The spread of varroa mite in Queensland is wiping out feral honey bee populations, forcing Australian horticulture growers to rely on commercial pollination services and face surging costs.
Six young white-tailed eagles have been released on Exmoor by Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation, marking the species' return to the area after a 200-year absence.
Australian TGA testing reveals many sexual enhancement supplements contain undeclared prescription medications like sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis), posing serious health risks due to potential interactions and lack of medical oversight.
Several athletes, including members of the Ugandan boxing squad and a Pakistani boxer, have gone missing after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with reports indicating some intend to seek asylum.
Apple temporarily removed Telegram from the App Store due to child sexual abuse material, restored after the content was removed. Telegram faces global scrutiny over content moderation.
Telegram vanished from Apple’s App Store for about an hour on Tuesday, affecting users worldwide. The app was restored without explanation. The incident follows recent regulatory actions in Australia, Russia, and other countries over alleged failure to remove extremist content.
Yvonne Whear, 73, disappeared nearly six months ago from northern NSW, last seen on Feb 19 near Murwillumbah. Her daughter, Gillian Hallac, expresses deep pain and believes her mother was taken and her car concealed. Police continue to investigate all possibilities, appealing for public assistance during National Missing Persons Week.
Ashjan and Rafaat Abdel Aal of Gaza City have been searching for their sons, Othman and Sami, missing since June 2025 after heading to an aid point. Their plight reflects thousands of families trapped in uncertainty amid conflicting reports and challenges in documenting missing persons due to the ongoing conflict.
Wynton Marsalis discusses his 1999 symphony "All Rise," a collaborative work for jazz band, orchestra, and choir, revived for the Edinburgh International Festival. He reflects on his evolving persona, collaborative approach, and recent decision to step back from his executive role at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Family of a Dalit teenager, Niti Jatav, abducted in 2007 to prevent her testimony in a rape case, learned from TOI that five accused received life sentences for kidnapping, 19 years after her disappearance. The family expressed relief but also sorrow over their significant losses, including their daughter and father.
Singapore student Siti Aishah Siregar, 20, vanished after telling her family she was going to Nanyang Polytechnic. Her family found her passport missing and a Cambodia flight ticket in her email, prompting an urgent police search in Phnom Penh.
Legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoK) faced unrest, rigging allegations, and security crackdowns. Protests by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and India's rejection of the polls underscore the region's volatile political landscape.
