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The Israeli prime minister’s announcement of plans to take control of Gaza City has been met with concern in Israel, particularly by families of hostages still being held by Hamas. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum: Bring Them Home Now has said the plan “means abandoning hostages”. “By choosing military escalation over negotiation, we are leaving our…

No way should the court grant Sean “Diddy” Combs’ request to do his hard time in home confinement on his private Miami island. Yes, he avoided guilty verdicts on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, which could’ve landed him a lifetime behind bars, but his convictions are still serious. They include two counts of…

Convicted triple-murderer Erin Patterson allegedly tried to repeatedly poison her husband, including with cookies she claimed their daughter had baked him, a court was told. The Australian woman was last month found guilty of murdering three relatives – and attempting to kill another – with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington. The 50-year-old was originally charged with three…

Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took to celebrate his 41st birthday. The U.S. Secret Service said it requested the increased waterflow for the Little Miami River, first reported by The Guardian, to ensure motorized watercraft and emergency personnel…

Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that would boost bilateral economic ties after decades of conflict and move them toward a full normalization of relations. The deal between the South Caucasus rivals – assuming it holds – would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump…

The Pakistan military, without providing evidence, said the militants had the backing of India. Pakistani security forces killed 33 militants attempting to cross from Afghanistan, the military said Friday. The overnight operation in Balochistan province’s Zhob district targeted fighters described as “Khwarij,” a term the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban. On night 7/8 August 2025, movement…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk warned Microsoft chief Satya Nadella of OpenAI “eating” his company alive – on the day the Sam Altman-led tech giant rolled out GPT-5 across its platforms. “Today, GPT-5 launches across our platforms, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry,” the Microsoft CEO said. “It’s the most capable model yet…

In a stark discovery on Peru’s northern coast, archaeologists have unearthed the 3,000-year-old remains of 14 people believed to be victims of a ritual human sacrifice, offering a glimpse into the country’s ancient past. A research team found the skeletal remains near what is thought to be a ritual temple of the Cupisnique culture, a civilization that…

The FBI has agreed to help track down Democratic Texas lawmakers who fled their state to thwart Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts, Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn said on Thursday, but it was unclear whether federal agents would take action. The FBI has not deployed any resources yet, a source familiar with internal discussions said. A…

The Trump administration on Thursday offered a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. “Maduro uses foreign terrorist organizations like [Tren de Aragua], Sinaloa and Cartel of the Suns to bring deadly drugs and violence into our country,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a video posted on X. The…

Australia’s recently convicted mushroom murderer also tried to poison her husband with a chicken korma curry, according to accusations aired on Friday (Aug 8) after a suppression order lapsed. Home cook Erin Patterson was found guilty in July of murdering her husband’s parents and elderly aunt by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with lethal death cap mushrooms.…

Here comes the sun(-less tan). Whether they’re prepping for red carpets, weddings or bikini shoots, everyone from the Kardashian-Jenners to Alix Earle to Selena Gomez has worked with celebrity spray tan artist Isabel Alysa over the years. And while we can’t all have Alysa herself on speed dial, she’s bottled her pro glow with a line of…

Expressing herself. Kylie Jenner channeled Madonna in a vintage black cutout Jean Paul Gaultier cone bra and a matching pencil skirt for her family’s photo shoot to promote “The Kardashians” on Hulu. She paired the eye-catching set with black patent ankle strap YSL pumps featuring a pointed toe, which retails for $845. Jenner, 27, was confident in…

A demonstrably made-up story of British military officers being “captured” during a Russian raid in Ukraine has spread online this week, even being repeated by former British lawmakers. DW takes a look. The AI-generated images resemble cheap cartoons, the floating passport covers are illegible and there is no evidence that their alleged holders even exist. Nevertheless, an…

The western Sudanese city of El Fasher has been under siege for almost a year. Fighters in the country’s civil war have blocked all roads, putting around 300,000 inhabitants at risk of famine. Warnings have been coming for months. Last December, the global hunger monitor Integrated Food Security Phase Classification reported famine in two camps near the…

BlueSG, the only car-sharing platform offering point-to-point services in Singapore, is suspending its operations until a relaunch in 2026. With BlueSG pausing its services, several major car-sharing firms told CNA they would not be filling the point-to-point void for now, although one did not rule out moving into that space in future. Car-sharing operators GetGo and Tribecar…

Trials of a daily obesity pill have shown it can help patients lose around 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks. The manufacturer, Eli Lilly, says the drug, which is not yet licensed, could be available next year. The daily pill, called orforglipron, works by suppressing appetite and making you feel more full. Preliminary results of…

Cameroon’s constitutional council has upheld the decision by the country’s electoral body to exclude opposition leader Maurice Kamto from the 12 October presidential election. While the firebrand political figure was sidelined, 92-year-old President Paul Biya whose candidacy also faced opposition, was cleared to run for what would be his eighth term in the oil-rich Central African nation.…

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval at the Kremlin on Thursday, Russia’s state-run RIA news agency reported, citing the Kremlin press service. The two countries stressed their commitment to a “strategic partnership” during bilateral security talks in Moscow, held a day after US President Donald Trump announced higher tariffs on…

Blackstock worked as Clarkson’s manager and inspired hit songs before they split KELLY Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died at just 48 years old after a three-year battle with cancer. The heart-wrenching news came one day after the singer revealed he was ill and abruptly canceled shows to be with their two children. On Thursday, Starstruck Entertainment,…

The pair on board sadly passed away after their chopper hit power lines and plunged into the vessel TWO people have died after a helicopter crashed into a barge on the Mississippi River. The pair on board sadly passed away after their chopper hit power lines and plunged into the vessel. Think grey smoke was seen pluming…

The Pentagon said the planned migrant detention center at Fort Bliss in Texas would be the largest ever built. The United States is planning to build its largest ever migrant detention facility on a military base in Texas. The initial plan is to hold 1,000 migrants at the Fort Bliss base near the Mexican border starting this…

Twice a week, Ben Bradshaw drops his young son off at a Sydney childcare centre before heading off to work. Like thousands of parents and carers across Australia, the 40-year-old had always been confident that the staff have his child’s best interests at heart. But in recent months, that trust in the childcare system has been “eroded”,…

After nearly two years of war, Hamas’s military capability is severely weakened and its political leadership under intense pressure. Yet, throughout the war Hamas has managed to continue to use a secret cash-based payment system to pay 30,000 civil servants’ salaries totalling $7m (£5.3m). The BBC has spoken to three civil servants who have confirmed they have…

In the popular Japanese anime One Piece, black flags bearing a skull with a straw hat are carried by a rowdy crew of pirates who have made it their mission to challenge a draconian regime and fight for freedom. But in July, these emblems started popping up across Indonesia – along doorways, on the backs of cars,…

In January, an old post on Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, became a concern for police in the Indian city of Satara. Written in 2023, the short message from an account with a few hundred followers described a senior ruling-party politician as “useless”. “This post and content are likely to create serious communal tension,” inspector Jitendra…

When Bill Clinton looked out of the private plane window as it came to land in Africa, he likely had no idea how much the 2002 trip would change his life. The tour was to launch his new nonprofit AIDS initiative, taking in five countries and even spending the day with former South African president Nelson Mandela.…

“MasterChef México” alum Yanin Campos was pronounced dead after a horrifying car crash in Mexico. She was 38. The cook reportedly lost control of her SUV and rammed into a parked car in her hometown of Chihuahua around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a local news outlet. She was transported to the Hospital del Parque, where she…

Chip-related shares were down in early Asian trade on Thursday (Aug 7), after US President Donald Trump said he planned to impose a 100 per cent tariff on imported semiconductors. Tokyo Electron, a major Japanese producer of chipmaking equipment, plunged 3.4 per cent as markets opened in Tokyo, and chipmaker Renesas was down 2.5 per cent. In…

The likes of Tencent, Alibaba and ByteDance are pouring billions of dollars into the region. It’s less about geopolitical pressure and more about potential, analysts say. At Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport, a smiling digital concierge powered by Tencent Cloud greets travellers, offering directions, dining tips and real-time shopping recommendations in five languages. Once the realm of science…

A MAN has been pictured grinning with his leg covered in blood after he survived an attack from a bull shark that tried to rip off his foot. Chance Armand was taking a dip while out spearfishing when he saw the shark’s shadow and was forced to swim for his life. The beast sank its teeth into…

The amount of plastic being churned out annually is far outpacing the global capacity to manage and recycle it. While some products are vital, much is made for single-use items that not only lead to direct plastic pollution but have a long tail of climate and environmental impacts. Some 99% of plastics are derived from fossil fuels,…

Ghana’s defense and environment ministers died in a helicopter crash that killed all eight people on board. Ghana’s Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed were among the eight people killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday. What we know so far Everyone on the military Z9 helicopter was killed in the accident…

Donald Trump could meet Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy as early as next week. The announcement follows his envoy’s talks in Russia that the US president called “highly productive.” DW has more. Trump speaks of ‘good chance’ of Putin meeting ‘very soon’ US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there was a “good chance” of him meeting…

US President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of imposing additional tariffs on China. Currently, China faces a 30% US tariff. United States President Donald Trump has signalled that more tariffs could be imposed on China. When asked whether Washington had similar plans for Beijing, like those recently imposed on Indian imports, Trump said that it…

Memories of the Sheikh Hasina regime, manipulated elections and political violence linger in the Bangladeshi psyche. The road to healing runs through the ballot box On the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising—a day now marked as a watershed moment in Bangladesh’s democratic evolution—Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor of the country’s interim government, formally announced that national…

A six‑year‑old Indian‑origin girl in Waterford, Ireland, was assaulted by a group of boys who punched her, hit her private parts with a bicycle, and hurled racist abuse, telling her to “go back to India”. Her mother, a nurse, who recently became an Irish citizen, said the child is now terrified to play outside and the family…

More than 7,000 cases of a mosquito-borne virus have been reported across China’s Guangdong province since July, prompting measures similar to those taken during the Covid-19 pandemic. In Foshan city, which has been hit the hardest, chikungunya patients must stay in hospital, where their beds will protected with mosquito nets. They can only be discharged after they…

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in funding for mRNA vaccines being developed to counter viruses like the flu and Covid-19. The move will impact 22 projects being led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, for vaccines against bird flu and other viruses, HHS said. Health Secretary…

Hulk Hogan’s grieving family and celebrity pals held a private funeral for him Tuesday — and included a touching tribute to the beloved WWE legend. Hogan’s coffin was carried into the service by pallbearers wearing yellow boutonnieres – an apparent nod to the iconic yellow costume he wore in the wrestling ring throughout his decades-long career. Among…

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has suffered the largest decline in coral cover in two of its three regions over the last year, research released on Wednesday showed, following a mass bleaching of its corals that was among the worst on record. The Australian Institute of Marine Sciences said the reef has experienced the largest annual decline in…

A court verdict against Tesla (TSLA.O), last week, stemming from a fatal 2019 crash of an Autopilot-equipped Model S, could hurt its plans to expand its nascent robotaxi network and intensify concerns over the safety of its autonomous vehicle technology. A Florida jury ordered Musk’s electric vehicle company on Friday to pay about $243 million to victims…

We need smarter approaches to minimise the impact of heat on our health and daily activities, says Fabian Lim of NTU. From blistering summers to raging wildfires, many countries are experiencing higher temperatures more frequently and for longer parts of the year. Besides taking steps to prevent global warming, we must also learn to cope with a…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is favouring a complete military takeover of Gaza, Israeli media reported on Tuesday (Aug 5), as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas collapsed and deaths from hunger and strikes continue to rise in the besieged Palestinian territory. Netanyahu was expected to meet senior security officials, including Defence Minister Israel Katz and military Chief of…

Jeffrey Epstein ‘s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, wants to keep grand jury records secret in the sex trafficking case that sent her to prison, her lawyers said Tuesday as prosecutors continued urging a court to release some of those records in the criminal case-turned-political fireball. Maxwell hasn’t seen the material herself, her attorneys said — the grand…

A top Philippine security official on Tuesday condemned China’s latest rocket launch, which caused suspected debris to fall near a western Philippine province. Authorities said the incident sparked alarm and posed a danger to people, ships, and aircraft. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the suspected Chinese rocket debris that fell near Palawan…

The men shared bear hugs, showered praise on each other and made appearances side by side at stadium rallies — a big optics boost for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. Each called the other a good friend. In India, the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump was seen as a relationship…

THIS is the shocking moment a Virgin Atlantic passenger hurled abuse at a hostess he threatened to “gang rape and set alight” Disturbing footage shows Salman Iftikhar, 37, tell stewardess Angie Walsh she would be attacked in her hotel after landing. He spouted his vile rant after downing champagne on an eight-hour flight from London Heathrow to…

PARENTS have been warned to keep an eye out for a potentially fatal disease that’s cropping up in daycares across the US. The sickness mainly affects children under five and can have some terrifying symptoms. Public health officials have announced that hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has been detected in daycares. Earlier this year, there were…

Markus Söder, premier of Bavaria, Germany’s largest state, wants to do away with current rules governing access to aid money for Ukrainian refugees living in Germany. The head of the Christian Social Union (CSU), part of Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU union, is of the opinion that Ukrainian refugees should get less money in general — no matter if…

Despite aid being air-dropped into Gaza, the situation on the ground remains dire. Israel faces mounting pressure to allow more aid to enter through land crossings. In response to Gaza’s worsening hunger crisis, Israel has allowed several countries to airdrop food pallets into the war-torn territory. On Monday, planes from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Egypt, Germany,…

Jihadist violence has displaced rural communities from Nigeria’s northern agricultural heartland. Now, aid agencies warn that funding cuts and abandoned farmlands threaten food security in Nigeria. The United Nations (UN) has described a looming hunger crisis in northern Nigeria as “unprecedented,” with analysts estimating that at least 5 million children are already suffering from acute malnutrition. This…

“India should not be buying oil from Russia. But China, an adversary and the number one buyer of Russian and Iranian oil, got a 90-day tariff pause,” Nikki Haley said in a post on X. The US should not burn its relationship with a “strong ally like India” and give a pass to China, Indian-American Republican leader…

August 5 marks one year when Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee amid a movement against her authoritarian regime. But was it just a students’ agitation that brought her powerful government down, or was it urban guerilla tactics of attacking security personnel or the army’s hands-off approach? Decoding what became the ultimate nemesis for Hasina.…

India said that the United States continues to import key materials from Russia, including uranium hexafluoride for its nuclear industry, palladium for electric vehicles, as well as fertilisers and chemicals. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was unaware that the United States imports uranium and fertilisers from Russia — a point put forward by India…

ROCK star David Roach has died at the age of 59 after battling cancer. The musician passed away on August 2, according to a post shared by the hard rock band Junkyard. Roach, who co-founded the rock band in 1987, died just two weeks after he married his wife Jennifer. He was battling a form of aggressive…

KIM Kardashian’s ‘dangerous’ Skims face wrap could cause a number of health issues, including ‘joint misalignment,’ a top doctor has told The U.S. Sun. In addition to potentially being harmful to one’s health, the medical expert insisted that the shapewear company’s claims of jaw sculpting and other face structural changes are not accurate, as they are “not…

VLADIMIR Putin is ready to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kremlin said while issuing a warning to Donald Trump’s nuclear threat. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said his boss will meet the Ukrainian leader “after preparatory work is done at the expert level”. He added that such work has not yet been done. Putin has previously rejected a slew…

Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday ordered the house arrest of Jair Bolsonaro. The former president is standing trial for allegedly leading a coup attempt after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Why did the court order house arrest for Bolsonaro? Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who is overseeing the case against Bolsonaro in court, issued the…

European hotel owners are angry over the “best price” clause at the online booking giant they say had kept them from offering rooms for less on their own websites. European hotel owners are joining together in a class action suit against the online platform Booking.com, with more than 10,000 hotels have now signed on to the damages…

The US could require bonds of up to US$15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot programme launching in two weeks, a government notice said on Monday (Aug 4), an effort that aims to crack down on visitors who overstay their visas. The programme gives US consular officers the discretion to impose bonds on visitors…

CNA’s court journalists take a closer look at the concept that was brought up in the case of cancer-stricken tycoon Ong Beng Seng. Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 4) to a charge of abetting former Transport Minister S Iswaran in obstructing justice. A second charge for instigating Mr Iswaran to obtain flights…

This comes after floods in Beijing’s northern suburbs killed at least 44 people and left nine missing. Chinese authorities evacuated over 82,000 people across Beijing at risk from heavy rainfall, state media said, after dozens of people died in flooding in the capital’s suburbs last week. State news agency Xinhua said tens of thousands had been relocated…

It was explosive from the start between Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas. The two got into an intense public argument before starring together in 1992’s “Basic Instinct,” the actress claimed in an interview with Business Insider published Friday. Stone alleged Douglas didn’t even want to test with her for the erotic thriller because of their friction when…

Taylor Swift was caught in Donald Trump’s sights Monday, deemed “NO LONGER HOT” by the president for a second time as he took to social media Monday with his thoughts on “Anyone But You” actress Sydney Sweeney’s newly-revealed status as a registered Republican. What does that have to do with the 14-time Grammy winner, you ask? Keep…

Chris Hemsworth is best known as the hammer-wielding Norse god Thor in Marvel’s cinematic universe. But now the Australian actor is trading superpowers for science, introspection and a new set of personal challenges, many of which are far scarier than battling fictional villains. The 41-year-old is back for a second season of Limitless which sees him confront…

Shibu Soren, a prominent Indian tribal leader and a three-time chief minister of the eastern state of Jharkhand, has died at the age of 81. He was undergoing treatment in Delhi for a kidney ailment and had been on life support after he suffered a stroke last month. In a political career of more than 40 years,…

Switzerland is ready to make a “more attractive offer” in trade talks with Washington, its government said on Monday, following a crisis meeting aimed at averting a 39% U.S. import tariff on Swiss goods that threatens to hammer its export-driven economy. The Federal Council – the country’s governing cabinet – said it was determined to pursue discussions…

Hamas says ready to deliver aid to hostages if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently Hamas’ armed wing said it is ready to deliver Red Cross aid to hostages it is holding in Gaza if Israel opens humanitarian corridors permanently. “[We] are ready to respond positively [to] any request by the Red Cross to deliver food and medicine…

SHOCKING footage from the first megafire of the year shows the terrifying reality crews are facing as they continue to battle the raging inferno. The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, sparked by lightning on July 4, has been burning for almost a month and continues to pose a threat to the Grand Canyon. It has already incinerated…

SELECT Americans have just hours left to claim an impactful cash grab. The direct payment comes as part of a new benefits program that seeks to assist those in need this summer. SUN Bucks Hawai’i, run through the state’s Department of Human Services, is an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) initiative that offers money to qualifying families with…

Hamas said on Sunday it was prepared to coordinate with the Red Cross to deliver aid to hostages it holds in Gaza, if Israel meets certain conditions, after a video it released showing an emaciated captive drew sharp criticism from Western powers. Hamas said any coordination with the Red Cross is contingent upon Israel permanently opening humanitarian…

A woman was knocked from her boat off the Jersey Shore when a distressed whale bashed the vessel – sending her flying into the frothing waves, shocking footage shows. The incident went down Sunday off in Barnegat Bay in New Jersey, when a small motor boat came across a minke that was seen thrashing in shallow waters.…

Sometimes, a Formula 1 win is less about speed than strategy and gritty driving. Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense finish to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and boost his title chances. Overtaking in Hungary is tough, but Norris had to work hard to keep the win as Piastri loomed…

The sheet of paper says “Wanted Person” at the top. Below is a photo of a young woman, a headshot that might have been taken in a studio. She looks directly at the camera, smiling with her teeth showing, and her dark, shoulder-length hair is neatly brushed. At the bottom, in red, are the words: “A reward…

A RUSSIAN volcano has erupted for the first time in centuries, sending ash surging 29,000ft into the sky. The volcano roared back to life in the Kamchatka region of eastern Russia after last week’s major 8.8 Richter scale earthquake. Last week’s quake saw tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean. Pilots have been warned of flight dangers…

RUSSIAN forces last night bombed a key bridge used to transport military logistics in the Ukrainian frontline city of Kherson Footage shows a Russian airstrike destroying the key road crossing on the Dnipro River after dropping two guided bombs. The attack damaged a bridge connecting the city to the Korabel neighbourhood. A few homes and a high-rise…

Mandy Moore is calling out the hit-and-run driver who sped off after hitting her family. “The woman who rear ended my family and then drove off we pulled over, hope your karma finds you,” the “A Walk To Remember” star wrote on her Instagram Stories Friday. “Thankfully everyone was ok but what kind of human does that?”…

The recent removal of a placard at the National Museum of American History that detailed Donald Trump’s two impeachments did not come after White House pressure, the museum’s parent organization said on Saturday (Aug 2). The placard was meant to be temporary and “did not meet the museum’s standards in appearance, location, timeline, and overall presentation”, the…

The German government said it has taken note of “limited initial progress” in the flow of aid into Gaza, but said the amount was “very insufficient” to meet the needs of people there. DW has the latest. Palestine Red Crescent says Israeli military attacked headquarters in Khan Younis The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) humanitarian organization said…

Ukraine says it has struck some key oil and military facilities on Russian territory. A blaze that broke out near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant after Ukrainian shelling has been brought under control. DW has the latest. Sochi hit by Ukrainian drone attack, Russian official says A Ukrainian drone attack has ignited a fire at an oil depot…

Friends confirmed that Chahal had been receiving frequent death threats from pro-Khalistan groups but remained resolute in his advocacy The sudden and mysterious death of Sukhi Chahal, a notable US-based businessman and social activist known for his strong opposition to Khalistani separatism, has deeply impacted the Indian diaspora and anti-Khalistani communities, according to a Times of India…

An Ohio couple, Lindsey and Tim Pierce, had a baby from an embryo frozen for over 30 years. The embryo, created in 1994, was transferred to Lindsey in 2024. In a significant breakthrough, an Ohio couple welcomed a baby developed from an embryo that had been frozen for over 30 years. Lindsey Pierce (35) and Tim Pierce…

Around 80 colorful pride boats sailed through Amsterdam’s World Heritage canals on Saturday in the finale of a week-long celebration in the city that stood in stark contrast to recent crackdowns on LGBTQ+ rights in fellow EU member state Hungary. While the flotilla is not political, attendees used the occasion to criticise conflicts or world leaders for…

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKa.N), said on Saturday it took a $3.76 billion write-down on its stake in Kraft Heinz (KHC.O), during the second quarter, an acknowledgment the decade-old investment hasn’t worked out. Berkshire also reported a 4% decline in quarterly operating profit as insurance underwriting premiums fell. The write-down and lower gains from common stocks caused…

In 1943, a camouflaged ship set off from Australia to England carrying top secret cargo – a single young platypus. Named after his would-be owner, UK prime minister Winston Churchill, the rare monotreme was an unprecedented gift from a country desperately trying to curry favour as World War Two expanded into the Pacific and arrived on its…

Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air for at least the third day. Air quality alerts were in effect in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as eastern Nebraska and parts of Indiana and Illinois. Forecasters said the smoky skies would remain for much of the day. Canadian…

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps pay for PBS, NPR, 1,500 local radio and television stations as well as programs like “Sesame Street” and “Finding Your Roots,” said Friday that it would close after the U.S. government withdrew funding. The organization told employees that most staff positions will end with the fiscal year on Sept. 30.…

OLYMPIC champion athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested at an airport on charges of alleged domestic violence after a row with her boyfriend Christian Coleman. The sprinter, who won a 4x100m relay gold medal and 100m silver at last year’s Paris Games, was reportedly held in custody for less than 20 hours. It is understood that Richardson got…