Riyadh: Sofa Factory Fire Kills 16 Bangladeshi Workers
Riyadh — Sixteen Bangladeshi migrant workers were killed when a fire broke out at a sofa factory in the Al-Safa industrial area of Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, the Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.The ministry said the incident…
Bondi Beach shooting heros assault charges dropped by police in Australia
A man who was hailed a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters in December has had assault charges against him dropped by police. Ahmed al Ahmed was charged in June with domestic violence common assault, as well…
UK two-thirds in drought; July the driest month in nearly 190 years
Two-thirds of the UK is now affected by drought after July became the driest month in nearly 190 years, authorities said. On Monday the national drought group added parts of…
United States and Pakistan Strengthen Educational Partnership Through Five-Year Agreement
Islamabad — The United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) and Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) signed a five-year agreement on August 11, 2026, to expand and support USEFP‑administered educational…
Bondi Beach shooting heros assault charges dropped by police in Australia
A man who was hailed a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters in December has had assault charges against him dropped by police. Ahmed al Ahmed was charged in June with domestic violence common assault, as well…
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the “full support” of his ruling National Party. Luxon had called for an “urgent” meeting with his National…
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Solar eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
At a bakery in central London, stock has been flying off the shelves. “I’ve sold, like, 100 this morning,” a staff member tells the BBC. But it’s not baked goods driving queues out of the door – customers are here to buy eclipse glasses. They are among those hoping to catch a safe glimpse of…
SUICIDE BOMBING AT PAKISTAN POLICE POST KILLS 15 OFFICERS IN BANNU
BANNU, Pakistan — A suicide car bomb tore through a police checkpoint in the volatile Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late Saturday night, killing at least 15 police personnel and wounding several others in one of the deadliest attacks on security forces in the region this year.Militants rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into the Fateh…
Trump-picked panel approves gold coin with his image: the larger the better
A federal arts panel comprised of members appointed by Donald Trump unanimously approved a commemorative gold coin featuring his image on Thursday, in the latest effort by the administration to celebrate the US president. Critics, including Democrats and members of another federal arts committee, said minting a coin with a sitting president’s image went against…
From flip flops to fishermans sandals: How to look after your feet this summer
“In terms of arch support and joint support, it’s not the best style, but people are investing a bit more, getting their flip-flops customised, because it’s something that is just so easy to wear,” Baidoo says. Podiatrist Dr Helen Branthwaite, who is also chief clinical adviser at the Royal College of Podiatry, says it’s “not…
“Blood on the Streets, Relief at the Pump — Kenya Announces Fuel Price Reduction”
NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has announced a 4% reduction in diesel prices following deadly protests that left four people dead amid violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces.Tensions erupted across several cities as citizens took to the streets to protest soaring fuel costs, which have driven up the prices of food and basic commodities….
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Solar eclipse chasers scramble for glasses as stocks run low
At a bakery in central London, stock has been flying off the shelves. “I’ve sold, like, 100 this morning,” a staff member tells the BBC. But it’s not baked goods driving queues out of the door – customers are here to buy eclipse glasses. They are among those hoping to catch a safe glimpse of…
How to watch the solar eclipse safely in Devon and Cornwall
A partial solar eclipse is set to be visible across the South West on Wednesday evening. In Devon and Cornwall, the eclipse will start at about 18:18 BST, peak at 19:15 and finish at about 20:10 – but how can it be viewed safely? Consultant ophthalmologist David Jones said his top four tips were to…
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
Meteor showers happen when the Earth passes through trails of debris from asteroids or comets – a snowball of frozen rock and gas orbiting the Sun. As that debris enters our planet’s atmosphere, it burns up and creates spectacular streaks of light – meteors. Royal Astronomical Society Research Fellow Dr Becky Smethurst described the Perseids…
Disabled in a heatwave: Were talking about survival
Emily Davison says soaring temperatures force her to put the welfare of her guide dog, Rosie, before her own independence. “The dog’s health has to come first,” Davison said. Davison is a London-based journalist and content creator, but heatwaves have forced her to cancel journeys to events because it is often too hot for Rosie…
