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NBA conference: Fubara, Weah call for independent judiciary to protect democracy
Rivers Gov. Fubara and former Liberian President Weah advocate for an independent judiciary to safeguard democracy and ensure justice for all citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-conference-fubara-weah-call-for-i…
Read at sourcePunch· just now2027: APC’ll fulfil campaign promises, Yari assures Nigerians
Senator Abdul’aziz Yari assures Nigerians that the APC will fulfil its campaign promises as President Tinubu seeks re-election in 2027. Read more on APC ca Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apcll-fulfil-campaign-promis…
Read at sourcePunch· just nowKwankwaso urges Yari to reconsider Tinubu campaign council role
Rabiu Kwankwaso appeals to Abdul’aziz Yari to reconsider his role as DG of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-urges-yari-to-reconsider-tinubu-campaign-co…
Read at sourceCyber & OT Security
Industrial control systems, advisories and incidents.
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ToxicPanda Android malware uses VPN permissions to block Google Play
The ToxicPanda Android malware has evolved with new malicious functionality, expanding its targeting to 349 applications and adding support for 167 remote commands. [...]
Read at sourceHelp Net Security· 15h agoWeek in review: Records allegedly stolen from Azure tenants, Medusa ransomware hits 500+ orgs
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Windows 11’s strongest security defenses can be bypassed without a screwdriver Researchers from the University of Birmingh…
Read at sourceThe Hacker News· 1d agoTikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement in U.S. Child Privacy Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced on Friday that ByteDance-owned TikTok will pay $400 million to settle a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of violating child privacy laws in the country. As part of the sett…
Read at sourceBleepingComputer· 1d agoHackers infect Android car head units with proxy botnet malware
A supply-chain attack targeting Android-based car head units is using a legitimate device-update app to spread malware that enlists compromised devices in a proxy botnet or uses them for ad fraud. [...]
Read at sourceBleepingComputer· 1d agoNamed Pipes Under Attack: Securing Windows Interprocess Communication
Windows named pipes provide fast interprocess communication, but weak access controls can expose privileged services to untrusted processes. ThreatLocker explains how endpoint verification, command authorization, strict …
Read at sourceSecurityWeek· 2d agoBanking Trojans Manic, Grandoreiro, ToxicPanda 2.0 in the Spotlight
The spyware-equipped Manic, a persistent Grandoreiro campaign in Latin America and Europe, and an expanded ToxicPanda 2.0 malware. The post Banking Trojans Manic, Grandoreiro, ToxicPanda 2.0 in the Spotlight appeared fir…
Read at sourceDark Reading· 2d agoHow an Emerging Industrial Protocol Family Could Put OT at Risk
New research shows how attacks against some unprotected TSN protocols could allow attackers to disrupt or manipulate physical processes
Read at sourceThe Record· 2d agoLawmakers call for investigation into impact of CISA staffing cuts
Lawmakers say little is known about how recent cuts have impacted CISA and how the knowledge that was lost has been replaced.
Read at sourceThe Hacker News· 2d ago14 Trojanized npm Packages Drop RedC2 4.0 Linux Backdoor With AI-Assisted C2
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of trojanized npm packages that masquerade as working calendar and streak utilities but are engineered to stealthily deliver an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Linux i…
Read at sourceBleepingComputer· 2d agoNew SynkLoader malware pushed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaign
A previously unknown malware family dubbed SynkLoader is being distributed in Microsoft Teams phishing campaigns to steal credentials via a fake lock screen. [...]
Read at sourceDark Reading· 2d agoOWASP Flags Top AI Skill Risks in New Security Blueprint
The Open Worldwide Application Security Project has a brand-new top 10 security list tailored for the modern era, and it debuts a Universal Skill Format to add consistency and security to the AI add-ons.
Read at sourceSecurityWeek· 2d agoFormer NSA Director Paul Nakasone Launches National Security Advisory Firm
The newly-formed Nakasone Group will counsel government leaders, corporations, prominent families, and other private clients confronting cybersecurity, geopolitical, and personal security risks. The post Former NSA Direc…
Read at sourceThe Record· 2d agoU.S. Bank says breach claims related to fourth-party incident
The bank said there is no evidence that its own systems, networks or data repositories were compromised.
Read at sourceBleepingComputer· 2d agoHundreds of leaked AWS keys give full control over corporate accounts
More than 9,300 Amazon Web Services (AWS) access keys publicly exposed between August 2022 and August 2026 are still active and valid. [...]
Read at sourceThe Hacker News· 2d agoMicrosoft Defender's Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot
Check Point Research has disclosed a technique that uses Microsoft Defender's own legitimately signed boot-time remediation driver to perform arbitrary kernel-level file and registry operations on Windows systems ranging…
Read at sourceThe Hacker News· 2d agoAndroid Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware family that's specifically designed to infect Android-based vehicle head unit firmware developed by DoFun. Kaspersky, which discovered the threat in June 2026, said th…
Read at sourceSecurityWeek· 2d agoIn Other News: Zombie Card Attack, T-Mobile Cut Cable to Stop Hackers, GitHub Denies AI Caused Bug
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Threema DDoS attack, Evooo1Bot Linux botnet, Crypto4A secures top-tier NIST certification. The post In Other News: Zombie Card Attack, T-Mobile Cut Cable …
Read at sourceThe Record· 2d agoCanada’s Hospital for Sick Children attacked by cybercriminals again as employee data stolen
The Hospital for Sick Children - which was hit in a ransomware incident in 2022 that disabled some of its systems - released a statement on Thursday warning of a data theft incident they believe is tied to a third-party …
Read at sourceEnergy & Industry
Oil, gas, power and the operating assets behind them.
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Data center backlash is cross-partisan - This Week in Cleantech
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Molly Taft from WIRED discusses the growing, cross-partisan opposition to AI data centers.
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 2d ago$10.4B oil project nears offshore installation as key equipment reaches Mexico
Netherlands-based SBM Offshore, a provider of the design, construction, installation, and operation of offshore floating facilities, has confirmed the arrival of offshore equipment in Altamira, moving a multibillion-doll…
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 2d agoHeerema, AF Gruppen take on 35,000-ton North Sea platform removal and recycling project
A consortium - consisting of AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, and Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) - has won a new assignment for offshore platform decommissioning activities on the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS), rep…
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 2d agoPetrobras targets West Africa offshore frontier with four-block talks in Ghana
Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras is advancing its push into West Africa’s offshore oil and gas frontier, entering negotiations for exploration contracts covering four blocks in Ghana’s Keta Basin as the Brazi…
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 2d agoSintana expands Walvis Basin exposure ahead of potential 2027 exploration wave in Namibia
Canada-headquartered oil and natural gas exploration player Sintana Energy has taken steps to position itself for the next phase of Namibia’s offshore oil story by acquiring a stake in Maravilla Oil and Gas, a privately …
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 3d agoTGS awarded data brokerage and licensing rights for block offshore Brunei
Following a streamer acquisition contract in the Mediterranean, Norway’s energy data and intelligence company […] The post TGS awarded data brokerage and licensing rights for block offshore Brunei appeared first on Offsh…
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 3d agoGreen light for Aker BP to deploy Noble and Odfjell Drilling rigs in North Sea
Norwegian authorities have approved drilling activities that Norway’s oil and gas player Aker BP is planning to undertake in the North Sea on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), with rigs owned by two offshore drillin…
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 3d agoTechnipFMC’s first 7-in. Subsea 2.0 tree goes to Chevron in Australia
TechnipFMC has delivered its first 7-in. Subsea 2.0 tree to Chevron in Australia, the […] The post TechnipFMC’s first 7-in. Subsea 2.0 tree goes to Chevron in Australia appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Read at sourceRenewable Energy World· 3d agoHow solar saved the grid during Europe’s heatwave
Energy think tank Ember’s new report highlights the impact of extreme summer temperatures on the grid and the role record solar output played in maintaining grid stability.
Read at sourceOffshore Energy· 3d agoTransocean’s 16-year-old drillship lands $300M job with India’s ONGC
Switzerland-based offshore drilling contractor Transocean has won a new long-term assignment for a 2010-built ultra-deepwater drillship with India’s government-owned energy giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). T…
Read at sourceRenewable Energy World· 3d agoThe mobile technology undermining utility workflows, efficiency, and data quality
In the utilities industry, the proliferation of point-solution-style field apps is an unwelcome triple threat, undermining three critical areas: effective workflows, process efficiency, and data quality, writes contribut…
Read at sourceAfrica Oil+Gas Report· 4d agoPanoro Energy Acquires DNO’S Share of Côte d’Ivoire’s Top Shallow Water Producing Asset
Panoro Energy has entered into a definitive agreement with DNO ASA to acquire the entire share capital of DNO’s wholly... The post Panoro Energy Acquires DNO’S Share of Côte d’Ivoire’s Top Shallow Water Producing Asset f…
Read at sourceRenewable Energy World· 4d agoTens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remained without power Wednesday, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region.
Read at sourceRenewable Energy World· 5d agoEuropean clean energy developers show a renewed appetite for risk
Europe experienced more than 9,000 hours of negative power prices in 2025, attracting a fresh cohort of investors with a greater appetite for risk.
Read at sourcePower Engineering· 5d agoBill Gates’ TerraPower hopes to accelerate Natrium reactor deployment with two new collaborations
TerraPower, founded by Bill Gates, signed agreements with Hyundai Engineering & Construction and SK Innovation in Seoul to develop Natrium reactors in the U.S. and Korea, enhancing nuclear technology deployment.
Read at sourceAfrica Oil+Gas Report· 5d agoEquinor Joins the Namibian Rush; Partners with Chevron
Rafiu Otutu, in Windhoek Equinor has signed an agreement with Harmattan Energy Limited, a Chevron subsidiary in Namibia, to acquire... The post Equinor Joins the Namibian Rush; Partners with Chevron first appeared on Afr…
Read at sourceAfrica Oil+Gas Report· 5d agoNigeria’s Aliko Dangote Meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
Aliko Dangote, CEO and founder of the Dangote Group and the Dangote Refinery, met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney... The post Nigeria’s Aliko Dangote Meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney first appeared…
Read at sourceAfrica Oil+Gas Report· 5d agoExxonMobil Awards $1.1Billion in Pre-FID Contracts for Rovuma LNG
ExxonMobil has awarded approximately $1.1Billion in pre-investment contracts for critical long-lead equipment destined for the first phase of the Rovuma... The post ExxonMobil Awards $1.1Billion in Pre-FID Contracts for …
Read at sourceTechnology
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Who’s behind the new ‘stealth model’ Ox Alpha?
A mysterious new AI model called Ox Alpha has driven certain corners of the internet into a frenzy of speculation.
Read at sourceTechCrunch· 3h agoUber faces fine of nearly $1B over automated driver suspensions
The Dutch Data Protection Authority is fining Uber €825 million in the second largest penalty issued under Europe’s GDPR.
Read at sourceThe Verge· 4h agoGTA VI: all the news on Rockstar’s next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series
It’s been over a decade and two console generations since GTA V came out, and its sequel is still a work in progress. GTA VI has faced multiple delays, with developer Rockstar Games bumping back its predicted release dat…
Read at sourceTechCrunch· 4h agoLinkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze's smart digital calendar stands out for not putting its features behind a paywall, including an AI meal planner tool.
Read at sourceTechCrunch· 7h agoTechCrunch Mobility: The custom chip driving Waymo’s robotaxi ambitions
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility - your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Read at sourceTechCrunch· 7h agoFlock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash
Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.
Read at sourceTechCrunch· 8h agoIs it legal to train AI models on copyrighted books? It’s complicated
Most published authors have, without their knowledge or consent, contributed to the development of the same AI tools that threaten to undermine their livelihoods. That seems illegal, right?
Read at sourceThe Verge· 8h agoWe’re All Going to the World’s Fair is an intimate coming-of-age horror film
Jane Schoenbrun's latest film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, is making a splash in theaters right now. So it seems like the perfect time to revisit their first film, We're All Going to the World's Fair. I fell in…
Read at sourceHacker News· 8h agoSlovakia finds Russian backdoor in traffic speed cameras
Article URL: https://risky.biz/risky-bulletin-slovakia-finds-russian-backdoor-in-traffic-speed-cameras/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409200 Points: 21 # Comments: 2
Read at sourceHacker News· 8h agoAuthoritarianism of Code
Article URL: https://zedshaw.com/blog/2020-10-07-authoritarianism-of-code/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409184 Points: 5 # Comments: 3
Read at sourceArs Technica· 8h agoDue to need for 'absolute success,' China delays critical Moon launch to 2027
"The Chang’e 7 mission does not meet the conditions for launch."
Read at sourceHacker News· 8h agoWhat Is a Harness?
Article URL: https://earendil.com/posts/what-is-a-harness/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49409092 Points: 27 # Comments: 15
Read at sourceHacker News· 9h agoDeath to px, long live ch
Article URL: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2026/08/death-to-px-long-live-ch/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408889 Points: 20 # Comments: 10
Read at sourceHacker News· 9h agoMy favorite nonfiction books about cults, scams, and schemes
Article URL: https://bookdna.com/best-books/nonfiction-about-cults-scams-and-schemes Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408858 Points: 48 # Comments: 13
Read at sourceHacker News· 10h agoMalware infects Android-based automotive head unit firmware
Article URL: https://securelist.com/android-head-unit-malware/121106/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49408550 Points: 87 # Comments: 40
Read at sourceThe Verge· 11h agoGrand Theft Auto VI exists in its own universe
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on GTA VI and the state of the video game industry, follow Andrew Webster. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers…
Read at sourceArs Technica· 12h agoVolcanoes that made history
Enormous eruptions altered Earth’s climate and societies all over the globe.
Read at sourceHacker News· 13h agoSydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Article URL: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg92y1wzn8o Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49407576 Points: 90 # Comments: 59
Read at sourceMedia & Entertainment
Music, film and the business of visibility.
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‘Boorman and the Devil’ Review: The Making of John Boorman’s 1977 Disaster ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’ Becomes a Documentary So Unbelievable It’s Funny
You might call Boorman’s fortitude admirable, but you could also call it delusional. And it lends "Boorman and the Devil" the quality of a true-life Christopher Guest movie. For this is the unintentionally funny story of…
Read at sourceBillboard· 51m agoFans Choose ENHYPEN’s ‘THE SIN : BLISS’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
The K-pop heavyweights’ eighth mini album brought in nearly 73% of the vote.
Read at sourceDeadline· 1h agoShelley Fabares Dead: ‘The Donna Reed Show’ Star & Elvis Leading Lady Was 82
Shelley Fabares, the actress known for her roles in The Donna Reed Show and several Elvis Presley movies, has died. She was 82. Fabares’ family, including M*A*S*H star husband Mike Farrell, announced that the 2x Emmy-nom…
Read at sourceVariety· 1h agoShelley Fabares, ‘Coach’ and ‘The Donna Reed Show’ Star, Dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, the star of the classic sitcoms “The Donna Reed Show” and “Coach,” died on Saturday in Los Angeles. She was 82. Fabares’ family said in a statement, “We will miss her deeply - not only as a celebrated pe…
Read at sourceHollywood Reporter· 1h agoHayden Panettiere’s Mom Blasts Gayle King After CBS Host Criticizes Her Reaction to Daughter’s Death
Lesley Vogel said she's "very, very hurt and deeply disappointed" by the 'CBS Mornings' host's remarks in the wake of Panettiere’s death.
Read at sourceBillboard· 2h agoThese $32 Running Headphones Light Up at Night to Keep You Safe On Your Evening Walk or Run
The HAKII Light 2 headphones feature a light up headband that emits a bright green glow to keep you visible in dark conditions.
Read at sourceBillboard· 2h agoHere’s What Dr. Dre Really Thinks About AI in Music
The legendary producer’s perspective may come as a surprise.
Read at sourceHollywood Reporter· 2h agoShelley Fabares, Star of ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ Dies at 82
The baby-boomer icon had a No. 1 hit with "Johnny Angel," co-starred in three Elvis movies and was married to 'M*A*S*H' actor Mike Farrell.
Read at sourceVariety· 2h agoMark Ruffalo Called Out Over ‘Extremist and Antisemitic Messaging’ by Simon Wiesenthal Center, Creative Communities For Peace
Two prominent Jewish advocacy groups have called out Mark Ruffalo for spreading “antisemitic tropes.” “Words matter, and so does the willingness to draw a line when legitimate debate gives way to antisemitic tropes,” sai…
Read at sourceHollywood Reporter· 3h agoAnna Paquin and Melissa Gilbert Call for Protection of Child Actors After Hayden Panettiere’s Death: “Where Is the Collective Outrage?”
Panettiere, who started working in Hollywood at a young age with roles in 'One Life to Live' and 'Remember the Titans,' among others, died last Sunday at age 36.
Read at sourceDeadline· 3h agoAnthony Bourdain Biopic ‘Tony’ Sizzling At $5M Weekend, No. 7 Spot - Specialty Box Office
A24’s Tony landed at no. 7 in a big expansion to 1,642 runs (from just under 40). It’s cooking with a $5 million weekend and $6.6 million cume in week 3 for the Matt Johnson film starring Dominic Sessa as a young Anthony…
Read at sourceVariety· 3h agoKatseye Earns First No. 1 on Albums Chart; Phoebe Bridgers Debuts at No. 2
Katseye has scored their first No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as their latest project “Wild” debuts atop the list. “Wild,” the five-track offering led by the singles “Pinky Up” and “Hootie Frutti,” bows at the chart’s summit…
Read at sourceDeadline· 3h agoWill Forte, Lana Condor “Had Hope” For ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Release After “Freakin’ Awesome” Funeral Screening
After nearly three years in Hollywood distro purgatory, the stars of Coyote vs. Acme always had faith the movie would see the light of day. While discussing the Dave Green-helmed Looney Tunes movie, which premieres Aug. …
Read at sourceBillboard· 4h agoDrake’s Appearance at Ella Langley’s Show Has Fans Wondering About a Collab
Drizzy recently praised the country star on social media.
Read at sourceDeadline· 4h ago2026 Domestic Box Office Soars Past $7 Billion, +20% Over 2025
This summer, and this year, further shows the importance of protecting the theatrical window as the domestic annual box office has crossed the $7 billion mark according to Rentrak. Those are the best numbers we’ve seen p…
Read at sourceBillboard· 4h agoKATSEYE Achieves First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘WILD’
Plus, Phoebe Bridgers earns her first solo top 10 with Lost Weekend bowing at No. 2.
Read at sourceDeadline· 4h agoDr. Dre Admits He Uses AI To Produce, Doesn’t See It “As A Threat”: “I’m Embracing It”
As creative industries remain divided on AI, Dr. Dre is full steam ahead on implementing the technology in his own work. The 8x Grammy winner recently admitted to using artificial intelligence in his music producing, exp…
Read at sourceBillboard· 4h agoA Step-by-Step Guide to HBO Max: Here’s What to Watch & How to Get the Streaming Service for Free
Here's what you need to know about streaming The Pitt, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, The Last of Us and other hit originals online for free.
Read at sourceBusiness & Policy
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Four key Premier League talking points this weekend
The 2026/27 Premier League season produced a dramatic opening weekend, with new managers Andoni Iraola and Enzo Maresca enduring contrasting read more Four key Premier League talking points this weekend
Read at sourceBusinessDay NG· 1h agoSzoboszlai penalty rescues Liverpool in Iraola’s debut
Dominik Szoboszlai scored a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a dramatic 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Newcastle United at St James’ read more Szoboszlai penalty rescues Liverpool in Iraola’s debut
Read at sourceBusinessDay NG· 2h agoMan City edge Bournemouth in Maresca’s winning Premier League debut
Manchester City made a winning start to the 2026/27 Premier League season as late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko read more Man City edge Bournemouth in Maresca’s winning Premier League debut
Read at sourceBusinessDay NG· 2h agoAl-Hilal open talks with Arsenal for Martinelli
Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal have opened discussions with Arsenal over a potential move for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. Martinelli, read more Al-Hilal open talks with Arsenal for Martinelli
Read at sourceBusinessDay NG· 3h agoNDLEA seizes N4.4b ‘loud’ at Apapa Port, arrests 101-year-old for drug dealing
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA, on Sunday, said it has seized N4.4bn worth of Loud at the Apapa read more NDLEA seizes N4.4b ‘loud’ at Apapa Port, arrests 101-year-old for drug dealing
Read at sourceNairametrics· 4h agoNICA wants FG to inject N2 trillion into credit guarantee company
The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) has called on the Federal Government to immediately capitalise the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) with N2 trillion to expand access to credit for businesse…
Read at sourceFinancial Post· 4h agoTrump hit by domestic backlash as Canada trade war threatens higher prices
U.S. lawmakers, governors and business leaders warned that Washington's new tariffs on Canadian goods would increase costs for American households and companies
Read at sourceNairametrics· 5h agoNDLEA arrests 101-year-old great-grandmother, intercepts N4.4 billion worth of illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother for allegedly dealing in cannabis and intercepted consignments of illicit drugs worth more than N4.4 billion across Nigeria. …
Read at sourceNairametrics· 6h agoLagos proposes new wastewater, faecal sludge rates and charges
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO), has proposed new rates and charges for wastewater and faecal sludge management across the state. The post Lagos proposes new waste…
Read at sourceNairametrics· 6h agoPremier League transfer spending surpasses €2.7 billion, exceeding La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga combined
Premier League clubs have spent over a combined €2.7 billion on player transfers this summer, exceeding the total amount spent by clubs in Spain's La Liga, Germany's Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A combined, according to …
Read at sourceNairametrics· 7h agoMeet the owners of the most expensive restaurants in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is increasingly becoming a hub for luxury dining, as a growing population of affluent residents, diplomats, expatriates and corporate executives fuels demand for premium hospitality experiences.…
Read at sourceNairametrics· 9h agoNigeria’s oil losses plunge from 97% to 2% under Tinubu, Elumelu says
Tony Elumelu has said Nigeria’s oil production losses have fallen sharply from 97% before President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023 to 2% as of June 2026. The post Nigeria’s oil losses plunge from 97% to 2% under Tinu…
Read at sourceNairametrics· 11h agoNGX sell-off wipes N5.9 trillion, BUA Foods, MTN take biggest hit
The Nigerian equities market has shed N5.9 trillion in market value in a punishing two-week sell-off, with market capitalisation tumbling from a month-high N160.42 trillion on Monday, August 10, 2026, to N154.53 trillion…
Read at sourceCIC News· 12h agoBritish Columbia invites 602 high-economic-impact candidates to apply for provincial nomination
On August 20, the British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) issued 602 provincial nomination invitations to high-earning and high-scoring candidates. These invitations were issued under the province’s “innovate…
Read at sourceNairametrics· 12h agoCPPE warns against reversing reforms, says Nigeria must turn stability into jobs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that reversing Nigeria’s economic reforms would damage the economy and urged the government to shift its focus from macroeconomic stabilisation to prod…
Read at sourceThe Africa Report· 12h agoMali: The inner circle of Alghabass Ag Intalla, architect of the alliance between rebels and jihadists
The release of Malian soldiers by the FLA marks a shift in strategy for the rebel group. But Alghabass Ag Intalla, still the master of Kidal, has no intention of forfeiting the alliance he has forged with the JNIM jihadi…
Read at sourceCIC News· 1d agoYour Quebec ancestor has no birth certificate. Can a baptismal record prove citizenship by descent?
Your great-grandmother was born in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, in 1898. The parish priest recorded her baptism four days later, in a leather-bound register, in French. No one ever issued her a birth certificate. For most of…
Read at sourceFinancial Post· 1d agoSteelworkers back Canada holding the line on trade, call for a stronger response to protect Canadian jobs and industry
TORONTO, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - United Steelworkers union (USW) National Director Marty Warren issued the following statement on the suspension of Canada-U.S. trade negotiations and the imposition of new 50% U.…
Read at sourceAfrica
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NBA conference: Fubara, Weah call for independent judiciary to protect democracy
Rivers Gov. Fubara and former Liberian President Weah advocate for an independent judiciary to safeguard democracy and ensure justice for all citizens. Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-conference-fubara-weah-call-for-i…
Read at sourcePunch· just now2027: APC’ll fulfil campaign promises, Yari assures Nigerians
Senator Abdul’aziz Yari assures Nigerians that the APC will fulfil its campaign promises as President Tinubu seeks re-election in 2027. Read more on APC ca Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apcll-fulfil-campaign-promis…
Read at sourcePunch· just nowKwankwaso urges Yari to reconsider Tinubu campaign council role
Rabiu Kwankwaso appeals to Abdul’aziz Yari to reconsider his role as DG of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-urges-yari-to-reconsider-tinubu-campaign-co…
Read at sourcePunch· just nowAl-Hilal hold talks with Arsenal over Martinelli
Al-Hilal are in talks with Arsenal over a potential move for Gabriel Martinelli, prepared to outbid Galatasaray. Get the latest on Martinelli’s future. Read More: https://punchng.com/al-hilal-hold-talks-with-arsenal-over…
Read at sourcePunch· just nowLa Liga: Adeyemi scores on debut as Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0
Nigerian star Karim Adeyemi scores on his debut as Barcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in their La Liga opener. Read the full match report here. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-adeyemi-scores-on-debut-as-barcelona-trounce-…
Read at sourceVanguard· 7m agoSpain’s World Cup hero Torres saves PSG’s blushes at Rennes
Spain's World Cup winner Ferran Torres scored twice to claim a draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they started the defence of their French Ligue 1 title with a 2-2 draw at Rennes. The post Spain’s World Cup hero Torres save…
Read at sourcePunch· 9m agoLigue 1: Spain’s World Cup hero Torres saves PSG’s blushes at Rennes
Spain’s World Cup hero Ferran Torres scored twice on his debut to secure a 2-2 draw for PSG against Rennes in their Ligue 1 season opener. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/ligue-1-spains-world-cup-hero-torr…
Read at sourcePunch· 17m agoAtiku, Lagos mourn veteran actor Ogogo
Former VP Atiku Abubakar and the Lagos State Government mourn the passing of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, after a battle Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-lagos-mourn-veteran-actor-o…
Read at sourcePunch· 17m agoZelensky rejects rival’s call for vote, says it would ‘split’ Ukraine
President Zelensky rejects calls for an election during wartime, stating it would “split Ukraine.” Discover the risks and political tensions in Kyiv. Read More: https://punchng.com/zelensky-rejects-rivals-call-for-vote-s…
Read at sourceVanguard· 1h agoBarcelona thrash Elche 5-0 in La Liga opener
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised to a 5-0 win over Elche on Sunday in their La Liga opener with Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and Anthony Gordon setting up two goals on his debut. The post Barcelona thr…
Read at sourceVanguard· 1h agoEx-banker seeks help to sustain kidney transplant
…Says N1.9m needed every three months for drugs By Joseph Erunke, Abuja For Mrs Kehinde Oluwatoyin Ugbede, a former banker whose career was cut short by kidney failure, a successful kidney transplant in March 2026 offere…
Read at sourceVanguard· 1h agoOtu assures SPAR fire victims of government assistance
By Emma Una CALABAR - Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has assured victims of Saturday’s fire outbreak at SPAR shopping complex in Calabar of government assistance, promising immediate intervention to miti…
Read at sourceCanada
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Hundreds gather for funeral of correctional officer Nicolae Serban
Funerals for the two correctional officers who died in a crash at the start of August are being held this weekend. The service for Nicolae Serban was on Saturday.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 24m agoMan who set fire as distraction to shoplift in Vancouver grocery given conditional sentence
A B.C. court heard that the man who was captured on surveillance and quickly identified by store management and police immediately after the fire, had confessed to the crime.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 35m agoOttawa police investigate after more than 100 unknown pills found scattered in parks
After the discovery of dozens of pills in local parks, Ottawa police say anyone who finds pills or other unknown substances should leave them where they found them and report it.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 1h agoB.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikes
After a fierce storm caused havoc in B.C. overnight Saturday, officials warn the hot, dry and windy conditions in the forecast could increase the potential for wildfire activity.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 3h agoEastern Canada premiers renew buy Canadian calls as U.S. trade war ramps up
Prince Edward Island Premier Rob Lantz issued a news release Sunday urging Islanders to seek out products produced in Canada and in their home province.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 4h ago‘We can’t run our businesses’: Canadian companies react to U.S. tariffs
Canadian businesses are bracing for higher costs and uncertainty as new tariffs take effect following the collapse of Canada-U.S. trade talks.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 4h agoMan arrested after shooting in N.W.T. prompts shelter-in-place order
After a shooting in Northwest Territories Saturday, the male suspect fled the scene, prompting a shelter-in-place order to be issued.
Read at sourceGlobal News· 5h agoTeen in hospital after moped-vehicle collision, Quebec police seeking witnesses
The Surete du Quebec is seeking witnesses to a collision that sent a 15-year-old boy to hospital in serious condition early Sunday. The incident occured in the Les Cedres area.
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Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
Read at sourceBBC US & Canada· 4h agoTrump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
Read at sourceNPR· 6h agoThousands in northwest Indiana still without power nearly two weeks after storm
A round of storms impacted the region on Aug. 11
Read at sourceNPR· 7h agoNonprofits are helping musicians pay for insurance in Austin, Texas, and beyond
A nonprofit and a local public health agency are subsidizing marketplace health insurance for Austin musicians , even as rising healthcare costs make the program more expensive.
Read at sourceBBC US & Canada· 7h agoFrustration builds in Indiana town struggling without power for 12 days
In the town of Gary, where a third of residents live in poverty, people say they have been living in "survival mode".
Read at sourceNPR· 10h agoBecerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Read at sourceNPR· 10h agoTropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala
More than a foot of rain could fall across Big Island of Hawaii, according to NOAA.
Read at sourceBBC US & Canada· 10h agoGolf brand apologises for advert that shows woman being pushed over
Content creator Good Good apologises and removes an advert that shows a woman being pushed to the ground as she reached for a man's golf club.
Read at sourceNPR· 14h agoBody cam shows federal agent was 'unjustified' in Memphis shooting, attorney says
The family of Jonah Neal and their attorney were recently shown video from the day that Neal was shot by a federal agent while he experienced a mental health crisis.
Read at sourceBBC US & Canada· 23h agoTrump Mobile promoted a 'Made in the USA' phone - but the details kept changing
BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile.
Read at sourceNPR· 1d agoTrump administration's 75-country visa ban was illegal, judge rules
The U.S. stopped issuing visas for citizens of 75 countries because it said they were likely to need public assistance. A judge ruled the policy illegally discriminated on the basis of nationality.
Read at sourceBBC US & Canada· 1d agoCarney faces crucial test after walking away from Trump's deal
The Canadian prime minister will have to sell his gamble that walking away from talks with the White House will be worth the consequences.
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Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen alliance with $1bn trade target and stronger Trans-Caspian links
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World C…
Read at sourceBBC Europe· 4h agoViral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear
The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.
Read at sourceEuronews· 5h agoTrump sends Indiana stone to Italy to carve White House ballroom columns
The sculptors of the White House's new ballroom façade remain unnamed. Indiana limestone will be worked in Italy, likely in Carrara, Tuscany, the historic centre of marble craft.
Read at sourceBBC Europe· 5h agoFrance links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
Read at sourceEuronews· 6h agoThousands rally in Stockholm over climate crisis weeks ahead of general election
The protest comes as experts in Sweden have warned that the government's climate policy jeopardises the country's emissions-cutting goals to reduce CO₂ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030 and to achieve net-ze…
Read at sourceEuronews· 7h agoHats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for sun and heat risks
Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.
Read at sourceEuronews· 7h agoLatest news bulletin | August 23rd, 2026 - Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Read at sourceEuronews· 8h agoWestern leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukrainian forces set sights on Russia's Ozon
Russian forces also carried out a number of attacks on Ukraine's railway network on Sunday as Ukrainians prep for the country's Independence Day.
Read at sourceEuronews· 9h agoTrump claims Hormuz on Truth Social, Rezaei says 'shut until US changes'
Rezaei told Iranian state TV that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, despite US claims, and will not reopen until America changes its 'behaviour'.
Read at sourceEuronews· 9h agoSydney Marathon mishap: Munich's Allianz Arena appears on finisher medal
More than 40,000 people are expected for the Sydney Marathon, but just before the start the finisher's medal causes a stir: it appears to show Munich's Allianz Arena instead of a Sydney stadium.
Read at sourceBBC Europe· 10h agoZelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, sacked minister tells BBC
Mykhailo Fedorov has also called for wartime elections to be held in Ukraine.
Read at sourceBBC Europe· 10h ago'New season, new trim' - Haaland reveals buzzcut
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland reveals his new buzz cut on social media.
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The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson's lawyers overturn her convictions.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 1d agoFather leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 1d agoFourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 2d agoSydney Marathon medal mistakenly depicts Munich stadium
Online sleuths detected the error after Sydney Marathon unveiled the double-sided medal.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 2d agoThese bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing
For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 2d agoModi spent years building his strong image - why is he making Gen Z reels now?
Narendra Modi's new, more casual online persona is drawing attention from young Indians - but also plenty of scepticism.
Read at sourceThe Diplomat· 2d agoKinmen: The Sleepy Fishing Island That Could Be East Asia’s Biggest Flashpoint
The island, administered by Taipei but just 2 miles from the mainland, has a culture and lifestyle all its own.
Read at sourceBBC Asia· 2d agoUK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
Read at sourceThe Diplomat· 2d agoThe Hidden Famine: What I Saw in North Korea’s Darkest Years
“With the collapse of the Public Distribution System, which had been the sole source of food, many urban residents, unable to grow anything for themselves, simply wasted away in their homes, starving quietly and out of s…
Read at sourceThe Diplomat· 2d agoA New Japanese Drydock and the Limits of Allied Cooperation
Japanese shipyards are expanding, but the future space may already be spoken for.
Read at sourceThe Diplomat· 2d agoCan Bangladesh Engage the Arakan Army Without Compromising Rohingya Rights?
Engagement may be required, but appeasement is not.
Read at sourceThe Diplomat· 2d agoHow Mongolia Is Diversifying Its Defense Sector
As highlighted by a new ammunition factory, Turkiye has become a prime partner in Mongolia's defense industry efforts.
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UK, Canada and Australia condemn Israel for refusing criminal probe into aid worker killings in Gaza
Seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed in the Israeli strike on their convoy in 2024.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 3d agoIsrael re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 3d agoUS says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 3d agoUK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 3d agoAssad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 4d agoAustralia 'outraged' after Israel decides not to open criminal investigation into killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia's foreign minister summoned the Israeli ambassador over "insulting" Zomi Frankcom decision.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 4d agoIsrael confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
Read at sourceBBC Middle East· 4d agoMultiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
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Peru earthquake damages buildings and causes power cuts
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Ayacucho region on Thursday, the US Geological Survey says.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 3d agoPanama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño
The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 3d agoUS sanctions more Cuban companies and officials
An international socialist institute and Cuba's construction ministry are subject to the latest US sanctions, Marco Rubio announces.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 3d agoLandslide at unlicensed Colombian gold mine kills 13
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 4d agoEcuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 4d agoHead-on collision between bus and lorry in Brazil kills more than 20
It is not yet clear what caused the two vehicles to crash into each other in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 5d agoBrazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
Read at sourceBBC Latin America· 11d agoMessi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement
As Lionel Messi considers his footballing future following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.
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Raphinha and Lopez score braces as Barcelona trounce Elche 5-0
Barcelona begin their La Liga title defence and bid for a third successive crown with a 5-0 victory at Elche.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 1h agoWill Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?
The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 1h agoSerbia requests international assistance to battle wildfires
Serbia requested assistance from the European Union and Russia to help bring intense wildfires under control.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 2h agoUS envoy Tom Barrack retracts comment that Syria’s Golan is occupied
Ambassador to Turkiye says US policy of recognising Israel's claimed sovereignty over Syrian territory is 'unchanged'.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 2h agoLandfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital after heavy rains
A mound of waste collapsed at a landfill in Conakry, Guinea, after heavy overnight rains, engulfing nearby homes.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 3h agoIs Israel about to split the occupied West Bank in half?
Israel is moving forward with its ‘E1’ plan. What is it and why could it threaten the future of a Palestinian state?
Read at sourceBBC World· 3h agoTrump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 3h agoSevere winds toss four aircraft across Italian airport tarmac
Winds reaching around 120 km/h swept through Forlì in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, overturning four light aircraft.
Read at sourceAl Jazeera· 3h agoPhotos: IndyCars speed past Washington landmarks as part of Freedom 250
Race cars take over central Washington, DC, as the Trump-created Freedom 250 Grand Prix debuts.
Read at sourceBBC World· 4h agoTrump says Canada wants 'benefits' of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada's PM said he was "reluctantly" announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war.
Read at sourceBBC World· 5h agoGuinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
Read at sourceBBC World· 5h agoFrance links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
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