C'est parti pour le 6e jour de la compétition de surf à Teahupo'o, avec les finales à vivre en direct sur nos antennes.

After millions marvelled at a once-in-a-generation solar eclipse last night, the morning after brought a less impressive sight: thousands of Lime bikes abandoned on the streets.

Katharine Birbalsingh runs Michaela Community School in Brent, London , which prides itself on focusing on academic subjects and a no-nonsense approach to discipline.

Phillip Ormerod, a great-grandfather, was taken to hospital after suffering critical injuries when he hit the floor in Cwmbran, South Wales, on August 1.

A fake Romanian escort and her partner have been sentenced to 17 years behind bars for killing two men after drugging them unconscious to steal from them.

PatientRightsAdvocate.org says it wants to republish the proprietary billing codes that guide billions of dollars in health care payments.

The aircraft, which cost up to $50 million each, have seen heavy use around the Strait of Hormuz — but they are relatively easy targets for Iran and its proxies.

An Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter was called out shortly after 5 a.m. today following an accident in Grundarfjörður.

Police successfully directed nearly 2,500 vehicles away from Látrabjarg after yesterday’s total solar eclipse ended, according to the chief superintendent of police in the Westfjords.

The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl, Sarah Fitriyana Abdullah, who was last seen in Serangoon.Police said on Thursday (Aug 13) night that she was last seen at about 1.25pm on July 24 at NEX shopping mall, wearing a purple top and light blue shorts.She has been missing for about three weeks now.Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:735166]]editor@asiaone.com 

The 2027 edition of the Pirelli Calendar pays homage to India, showcasing a stunning lineup of local talent. Initiated by renowned Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø alongside the late Raghu Rai, the project has been lovingly completed by his daughter Avani Rai. This iteration embraces outdoor settings, featuring both celebrated icons and skilled local artisans, reflecting a profound evolution from sensual imagery to the celebration of cultural identity and diverse narratives.

The Bar Council of India has put a pause on NALSAR's enrollments for the 2026 law graduates. This decision comes in the wake of an alleged smear campaign against Chief Justice Surya Kant's presence at the convocation. The Council demands a comprehensive report from NALSAR within three days, requiring identification of those behind this campaign. The situation will be reviewed on August 19, 2026.

A notable evolution in Dalit politics is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, marked by a decline in the Bahujan Samaj Party's dominance. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party are actively courting Dalit voters ahead of elections, and the Congress party is also working to regain its historic connections. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Azad is establishing a distinct political identity, foreshadowing a significant shift in the Dalit electoral landscape.

Nepal's foreign minister announced that the country might have misplaced the original Sugauli Treaty papers, which played a critical role in establishing its borders with British India after the Anglo-Nepalese War. This comes at a time when border disputes with India have intensified. The government plans to systematically assess numerous international agreements, seeking to amend or renew any that are no longer pertinent.

India plans to send a ship on the Arctic route next year, to build on the jump in cargo traffic through the Chennai-Vladivostok route Read Full Article at RT.com

German opposition politicians have raised concerns over sweeping new powers proposed for the domestic intelligence agency BfV Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain has rejected Morocco’s renewed sovereignty claim to Ceuta and Melilla, nearly two weeks after a deadly migrant influx Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly demanded that Israel leave southern Lebanon after West Jerusalem vowed to stay indefinitely Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran could continue fighting the US until Donald Trump’s presidency ends, senior IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Dans le cadre de la poursuite des visites et inaugurations engagées à la veille de la célébration de la fête nationale du 17 Août, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a procédé ce jour à l'inauguration du Centre médical d'Akébé, baptisé Centre médical Tsa-Tsa Eugène, ainsi qu'à celle de l'Hôpital d'arrondissement de La Peyrie, baptisé Hôpital d'arrondissement Dr Paulin Obame Nguema. Ces deux infrastructures sanitaires viennent (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to the agency, more than 6,000 Ukrainians left Poland in June alone

According to Vitaly Kiselyov, such launches may be carried out from the neutral waters of Azerbaijan and Turkey

India's Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Venkatesapathy Sivaperumal specified that the ship's engines and hulls could be built in India

Investigative and detective measures are ongoing

Russia competed this year at the European Championships for the first time since 2021

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The room was loud - not with argument, but with laughter.

A newspaper editorial has called for tougher action against public officials implicated in Malawi’s land allocation scandal, after a pilot audit in Lilongwe uncovered evidence of widespread abuse of office in the management of urban land. An editorial published by The Nation newspaper praised the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for launching the […] The post Prosecute officials over land grabs, paper demands after audit findings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

World Vision International (WVI) Malawi has procured two solar-powered mobile clinics worth more than K500 million to expand access to essential health services in some of the country’s hard-to-reach communities.   The Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), procured under the Global Fund Grant 7 (GF-G7), will provide integrated health services in Balaka, Chikwawa, Mulanje and Thyolo […] The post WVI Malawi deploys K500m mobile clinics to take HIV, TB and malaria services to hard-to-reach areas appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Après le compte rendu parlementaire présenté collectivement aux populations de la commune de Franceville et la visite de terrain effectuée avec les autres députés dans les quatre arrondissements, Justine Judith Lekogo, Députée élue de la Nation, Députée du Deuxième Arrondissement de Franceville, Déléguée nationale de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), poursuit sa démarche de proximité au contact direct des populations. Cette nouvelle séquence de terrain s'est poursuivie par (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Trois mois après la signature de leur accord, l'ANINF et la CNAMGS ont franchi une étape décisive. Le 12 août 2026 à La Sablière, les deux institutions ont officiellement remis les conclusions de l'audit des systèmes d'information de la Caisse, première pierre d'une transformation numérique ambitieuse. Conduite par les équipes techniques de l'ANINF, cette mission a dressé un état des lieux complet de l'environnement numérique de la CNAMGS. L'audit a permis d'identifier les principaux (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'honorable Huguette Tsono, députée du 3è siège du département de Mulundu, a pris part aux activités marquant la célébration du premier anniversaire de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB) dans la commune de Lastoursville. Aux côtés des responsables politiques du département, elle a participé à ce grand moment de rassemblement, de communion et de mobilisation des militants et sympathisants du parti. La cérémonie a été marquée par l'installation officielle de plusieurs (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Outside of the Covid years of 2020-2022, when grades were vastly inflated due to teacher assessment, today's grades are the highest proportion on record.

Authorities in Ceuta will round up migrants and hold them in warehouses before sending them back to Morocco.