Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near east coast of HonshuMagnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near east coast of Honshu
Day: August 23, 2026
Germany’s Merz to press cabinet for faster pro-growth reformsGermany’s Merz to press cabinet for faster pro-growth reforms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will urge his cabinet next week to accelerate reforms aimed at easing the burden on businesses and reviving economic growth, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu caseAustralia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case
Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state. Australia has
Former West Brom player Castro dies aged 25Former West Brom player Castro dies aged 25
Former West Bromwich Albion player Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a friendly match in Lisbon on Saturday, the Lisbon Football Association said. The
Israel strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attackIsrael strikes southern Syria; Damascus condemns attack
Israel said it targeted a “terrorist” in southern Syria on Saturday in what Syria’s foreign ministry said was a drone strike on a civilian vehicle on the outskirts of Damascus
Mexican governor, indicted by USMexican governor, indicted by US
Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha, indicted by U.S. federal prosecutors on drug-trafficking, bribery and cartel-protection charges, again requested a leave of absence from office on Saturday, days after defiantly reclaiming his
Latvia hit by powerful storm, over 160,000 lose powerLatvia hit by powerful storm, over 160,000 lose power
A powerful storm swept across Latvia on Saturday evening, bringing down large numbers of trees and severely damaging the electricity distribution network, leaving more than 160,000 customers without power.The powerful
Thai army issues warning after multiple attacks in southern ThailandThai army issues warning after multiple attacks in southern Thailand
Thailand’s Fourth Army Region has advised the public to stay vigilant following the occurrence of multiple violent incidents in its southern border provinces.According to Thai media reports, successive violent incidents,
Car crash kills 7, including 2 police officers, in BritainCar crash kills 7, including 2 police officers, in Britain
Seven people were killed in a car collision in Cleveland, Britain, early Saturday morning, local police said.The fatalities included “two serving Cleveland Police officers who were in a marked police