Wassim al-Assad, a cousin of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to death by a Damascus court for premeditated murder, torture, and crimes against humanity during Syria's 14-year civil war.
Hong Kong Customs seizes documents from a Sheung Wan office linked to Opatra London beauty chain amid 6 complaints of high-pressure sales tactics involving up to HK$100,000.
China's men's basketball team ends warm-up matches for FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers with consecutive losses, including an 84-77 defeat to New Zealand, leaving concerns ahead of official qualifiers.
A UK-wide salmonella outbreak, linked to imported eggs, has resulted in one death and over 200 illnesses, with 34 hospitalizations; investigations by UKHSA point to eggs from outside the UK.
South Korea's football federation announces four host cities (Suwon, Seoul, Ulsan, Yongin) for September-October men's friendlies against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan, with a caretaker manager overseeing the matches amid the search for an interim head coach.
Russian PM Mikhail Mishustin and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing discuss strengthening bilateral trade, economic, and investment ties, focusing on industry, energy, transport, agriculture, and high-tech cooperation during Aung Hlaing's official visit to Russia.
A Mega-Sena sorteia R$ 38 milhões no concurso 3.045, com sorteio às 11h em São Paulo. Apostas até 22h de hoje.
Düzce'de, Uğur Suyu'na serinlemek için giren V.D.Y. su altında kaldı. Babası S.Y. tarafından suyun altından çıkarılan çocuk, 20 dakika süren kalp masajı sonrası hayata döndürüldü.
The author travels to Duratón, Spain to witness the total solar eclipse, experiencing the rare alignment of celestial bodies and reflecting on the scientific wonder and historical significance of the event.
UK wool prices have surged over 70% in a year due to a smaller British sheep flock and depleted global stockpiles post-Covid, benefiting farmers in covering shearing costs despite potential higher consumer prices for wool products.
Ferguson Marine, Scotland's state-owned shipyard, will cut 70 jobs via voluntary redundancy as it awaits confirmation of promised new orders from the Scottish government, citing the need to protect long-term viability.
Funcionarios públicos, magistrados y agentes de la Guardia Civil han resistido presiones y maniobras corruptas en España, demostrando la existencia de un Estado funcional a pesar de la corrupción
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrates a significant oil discovery near the Amazon river mouth, touting it as crucial for the country's future despite environmental risks, as the region's biodiversity and ecosystem face potential threats from drilling and possible spills.
Fifa's Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour was fired after opposing Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors, calling it 'the project of one person' and stating the administration was 'deceived'. Despite his reservations leading to the plan's shelving, Lamour was sacked on August 17, 2026, sparking criticism from Lise Klavness, head of the Norwegian Football Association, who termed it 'management by fear'.
Alberto Cremonini, 19 anni, è deceduto dopo 45 giorni di ricovero a seguito di un incidente stradale a Bologna. Era stato investito da un'auto mentre attraversava su strisce pedonali dopo la prova orale di maturità.
China's Ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, states that the use of national currencies in settlements between China and Russia is steadily increasing, alongside expanding cooperation in strategic projects and emerging technologies.
Israeli troops fail to evict a small group of settlers besieging Palestinians in Qusra, West Bank, amid government backing for settlements and settler ideology's influence within the military.
Uma passarela desabou na Rodovia Fernão Dias (BR-381), em Vargem (SP), após ser atingida por um caminhão na manhã desta terça-feira (18). O acidente resultou em duas mortes e deixou um ferido em avaliação, destruindo veículos que passavam pelo local.
Labour chair Bridget Phillipson has requested a Gambling Commission probe into companies linked to Reform UK donors and Nigel Farage allies, specifically Tether.bet and Fispay, following allegations of unlicensed gambling operations in the UK.
Donald Trump nega colloqui con l'Iran e minaccia l'Oman riguardo allo Stretto di Hormuz. Teheran avverte che lo Stretto resterà chiuso. A Gaza, Netanyahu esige il disarmo di Hamas per la ricostruzione, mentre in Cisgiordania crescono le denunce per abusi sui detenuti.
Mônica Maria da Silva, cabeleireira paraibana de 36 anos, está desaparecida em Barcelona desde 4 de julho. A família relata um relacionamento conturbado e possíveis agressões, cobrando auxílio das autoridades brasileiras e espanholas para localizá-la.
İstanbul Esenyurt'ta eski kız arkadaşının evini benzin dökerek kundaklayan şüpheli İhsan A. gözaltına alındı. Şüphelinin daha önce de camları kırdığı ve evi hedef aldığı belirtildi.
Estudo do NetLab da UFRJ detalha o funcionamento estratégico de campanhas de desinformação eleitoral. A pesquisa aponta que fake news são testadas em grupos fechados antes de uma distribuição massiva e repetitiva para reduzir a resistência do público à checagem.
Newcastle United have signed defender Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5m, reuniting him with manager Matthias Jaissle. Meanwhile, Juventus have taken goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario on a season-long loan from Tottenham, and Sunderland have signed Dayann Methalie.
