Tens of thousands of migrants who swam into Spain's Ceuta exclave have mostly returned to Morocco, but the surge left 72 dead and exposed deep EU divisions over migration, particularly between Spain and Italy, amidst questions about social media's role.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become a right-wing culture war ambassador, profiting from anti-Black and anti-transgender sentiments within the WNBA. The article argues her rise is fueled by racial and gender dynamics, contrasting her reception with Black players and highlighting how her persona appeals to a "bro culture" audience.
Former radio host Kyle Sandilands claims he received death threats after being fired from KIIS FM following an on-air clash with co-host Jackie 'O' Henderson. He discusses his disillusionment with the legal system over Henderson's bullying lawsuit and his new podcast venture, KS Live.
A flash flood in China's northern Gansu province has killed 25 people and injured 23 others, with the death toll climbing from an initial 10. The incident occurred at Shuangshimen Scenic Area, prompting an investigation and warnings of further landslides.
Hong Kong police arrested three more suspects, aged 36-52, in connection with the July 26 murder of entrepreneur Issac Yeung during a Tsim Sha Tsui bar fight. This brings the total arrests to 12. One suspect is provisionally charged with assisting an offender.
New UNHCR data shows neonatal deaths rose 81% across vulnerable refugee populations in sub-Saharan Africa between 2025 and 2026. Aid agencies say sweeping cuts from the UK, US and others are worsening maternal and child health.
An International Master visits Bobby Fischer's grave in Iceland, reflecting on the chess legend's genius, his pivotal 1972 Cold War victory against Boris Spassky, his innovations in chess, and his later life marked by controversy, US sanctions, and eventual refuge and citizenship in Iceland.
Flash floods in Weiyuan county, Gansu province, China, have killed 25 people and injured 23. The National Commission for Disaster Prevention has called for an investigation, while the Ministry of Water Resources activated a level 4 emergency flood control response for Heilongjiang and other provinces due to heavy rainfall.
A 36-year-old man in Gurugram, Sanjeev Yadav, was found hanging at home, with his seven-year-old son reportedly recording the incident. His family alleges foul play and claims his wife, Manpreet Kaur, was seeking a divorce. Police are investigating the death, awaiting the postmortem report.
A woman in her seventies died of heatstroke in her car in Kumamoto, Japan, raising the earthquake's death toll to 36. Officials are now distributing leaflets urging evacuees in cars to stay cool and hydrated to prevent further heat-related deaths.
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the death of a man in his 20s found with critical injuries at an Australind bus stop early Sunday. Two men, both in their 30s, are in custody assisting police with enquiries.
Nine months after Diane Keaton's death in October 2025, her Los Angeles dream home in Sullivan Canyon, which she spent nearly a decade designing, has found a buyer. The property, last listed for $22.9 million, is now under a contingent offer, moving towards closing.
A 16-year-old Japanese girl, Runa, died five months after 18 days in police detention, where her family alleges she was traumatized, lost significant weight, and developed an eating disorder. Her family is suing the state, claiming unlawful arrest and detention under Japan's "hostage justice" system, prompting calls for reform from an MP.
A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing multiple people, including himself, and wounding others. Police Chief Matthew Hicks declared the community threat over, with the final casualty count pending family notifications.
Darline Graham made her political debut in South Carolina, seeking her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat in an August 11 special primary. Backed by President Trump, she faces well-known GOP figures, emphasizing her real-world understanding and commitment to Trump's agenda.
Gia Lam, 32, died from sepsis in a Sydney hospital in 2019 after a urinary tract infection was repeatedly missed by healthcare professionals and interpreters were not provided. A coroner found her death preventable, leading to policy changes and an apology from the health district.
A 16-year-old girl's body was exhumed in Aligarh, India, 52 days after her burial, following a complaint by Dularay Khan alleging suspicious circumstances surrounding her sudden death and subsequent threats for pursuing the matter. Police have launched a detailed investigation.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend Christian Obumseli in Miami, has reached a plea deal. The confidential agreement is expected to be presented in Miami-Dade County court on August 10, following repeated trial delays.
American actor Vincent Pastore, known for his role as Salvatore Bonpensiero in "The Sopranos," has died at the age of 80. His body was discovered at his New York home by a friend after he had been out of contact for several days; the cause of death has not yet been announced.
A new Stan documentary, "Poster Boy: Becoming Zyzz," reveals that Australian fitness influencer Aziz Shavershian (Zyzz) died in 2011 from acute respiratory failure due to a drug interaction, not a heart attack in a sauna as widely believed. The film explores his rise, struggles with fame, and the looksmaxxing trend.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns on Baudin Rocks, South Australia, are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in Australia, six weeks after its arrival. Cases in silver gulls and inland terns suggest wider spread, raising concerns for native species.
Russia's overnight ballistic missile strike on Kyiv killed nine and injured 23, including four children, damaging residential buildings, a school, and the Lithuanian Embassy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy blamed a shortage of air defense interceptors and announced retaliatory strikes on Russian oil and shipping infrastructure.
A Sri Lankan court sentenced former Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara and ex-Defence Ministry Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death for criminal negligence in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 260. They plan to appeal the 2-1 High Court decision.
Renowned Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja, known for his record-breaking climbs, has died in an avalanche on Broad Peak Mountain in Pakistan. His company, Elite Exped, confirmed his death along with two climbing partners, Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nima Sherpa, after communication was lost with their expedition team.
