Meta ordered to pay US state US$727m to abate ‘public nuisance’ and child harm
This comes after Meta was ordered to pay $481 million in damages to New Mexico in March. Read More
Suspect in US North-west fire confessed to plotting actions: Police
Suspect Aaron Farinacci admitted to being fascinated by fire. Read More
Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips
price floors and a 15 per cent tariff has been imposed on products made from polysilicon. Read More
Former Mexican governor arrested for allegedly destroying evidence tied to 43 missing students
MEXICO CITY, Aug 6 – The former governor of Mexico’s southern Guerrero state has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence that could have helped shed light on…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 7, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 7, 2026. Read More
Top prosecutor leads drone probe in suspected attack on Germany’s national security
Evidence suggests a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4 had been intended to cause an explosion. Read More
US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 – The U.S. State Department will vet the social media accounts of foreign journalists applying for visas to work in the United States, according to a media…
Two killed, 13 injured in Jaramana blast, Syria says
Aug 6 – Two people were killed in an explosion in a city on the outskirts of Syria’s capital Damascus on Thursday night, according to the country’s health ministry. Read…
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to over 12,400, health officials say
Aug 6 – Michigan health officials reported 12,485 cases linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak on Thursday, up 267 cases from its last update a day earlier. Read More
Norway records ‘highly unusual’ reindeer deaths
The causes of death are not yet known. Read More