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LAPD releases footage of death of man whom police handcuffed and beat
Jose Carlos Hoyoz-Munoz was arrested after a family altercation and restrained for ‘combative’ behaviorA cadre of Los Angeles police officers beat and restrained a handcuffed man in July, minutes before he was found dead in a jail cell, according to newly released body-cam footage.On 15 July, Jose Carlos Hoyoz-Munoz, 58, was found unconscious in his cell at the Van Nuys regional jail. At the time,...
Kick streamer Neon reacts to viral GTA 6 character resembling him after Rockstar’s Netflix showcase
The recent gameplay reveal for GTA 6 has sparked considerable buzz online, especially among gaming enthusiasts. A side mission featured a character reminiscent of Kick streamer Neon, who shared his thrill at possibly inspiring the game's development. During a subsequent livestream, he even recreated the now-famous scene, showcasing how GTA 6 is weaving in contemporary internet phenomena into its n...
The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption
Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.
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US says far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported to UK
The social media personality had been detained by immigration agents at an airport in New Orleans earlier in the week.
In 2020, four engineers started Moment Energy in a British Columbia garage; 6 years later...
Moment Energy has launched its most extensive second-life battery manufacturing plant, transforming used electric vehicle batteries into essential energy storage systems. This innovative facility aims to deliver backup power for various crucial facilities across North America. The company has successfully obtained considerable funding and safety certifications, while also planning to broaden its m...
Tunisians desperate for water as taps run dry
Tunisians are struggling to access water as extreme heat, power cuts, and aging infrastructure disrupt tap supplies.
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
Trump steps up stunts as US midterms loom
From trolling Canada about a lake to suddenly talking about Kim Jong-un, US President Donald Trump’s recent distractions speak louder than words. The former reality television star has long been known for his reliance upon a simple tactic: when you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation. But the 80-year-old’s recent stunts appear to be even more targeted than usual at wrestling the ...
US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students
A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students' rights to free speech.
Netanyahu condemns 'criminal acts of violence' by settlers in West Bank villages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned what he called "criminal acts of violence" perpetrated by Israeli settlers in two Palestinian villages on Saturday. Earlier in August, a group of settlers blocked supplies from entering Palestinian houses on the outskirts of Qusra and attacked a Palestinian family and a foreign media crew in nearby Jalud.
Australia usually hosts the world's biggest cuttlefish mating event - not this year
According to official figures only 1,811 cuttlefish turned up to mate this year, down 97% on last year.
Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
The attack in Kenscoff killed at least 47 people and resulted in the kidnapping of more than 50, as gangs exert control.
Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers in West Bank
Masked Israeli settlers attacked and injured a Palestinian woman and members of an NBC News team reporting in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Saturday.
Pakistan suspends eight officials over hospital fire that killed 14 babies
Interim inquiry finds lack of fire safety protocols at Islamabad hospital, prompting suspensions and criminal probe.
Hungary's bee population at risk, warns national beekeepers' association
By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.
Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers
Masked Israeli settlers attacked and injured a Palestinian woman and members of an NBC News team reporting in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The United Nations and media workers have reported an uptick in attacks on foreign, Palestinian and Israeli journalists in the West Bank amid an increase in settler violence.
Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe: Political season begins in France
Between the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August.
DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak
70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.
Trump-shaped ecstasy pills are potentially lethal, Dutch institute says
Ecstasy pills shaped to look like President Trump contain a high concentration of the chemical PMMA, which could potentially be lethal, a Dutch institute said.
Far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos deported after immigration arrest in US
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported back to the UK after his arrest by American immigration authorities, US officials said on Saturday. The US Department of Homeland Security said Yiannopoulos was returned to his home country on Friday after being accused of overstaying after entering the US legally in May 2019. An immigration judge had issued a final order of removal...
Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires
In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State.
Milo Yiannopoulos deported to the U.K. one day after ICE arrest
Milo Yiannopoulos, a controversy-baiting internet personality who once vehemently backed President Donald Trump, has been deported to the United Kingdom, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said on Saturday.