Fashion tech founder sentenced to prison for $300m fraud scheme
A fashion tech founder was sentenced to five years in federal prison for her involvement in a $300m “fraud scheme” spanning from 2019 to 2025, the Manhattan US attorney’s office announced on Thursday. Christine Hunsicker, 49, was also sentenced to…
Brazil’s President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hailed the discovery of oil near the mouth of the Amazon river.Speaking after the find was announced by Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, he said it could be “a passport to the…
Jason Arday, professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row, found dead
Professor Jason Arday, the former University of Cambridge sociology professor and the university’s youngest Black professor, has died at the age of 41 after becoming the centre of a major controversy over allegations concerning his academic work. Arday was found…
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for roles in Heroes and Nashville, dies aged 36
US actress Hayden Panettiere – best known for her roles in the TV series Heroes and Nashville – has died aged 36. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden,” her father Skip…
UK universities face ‘financial crisis’ amid collapse in international students
with the University of Exeter announcing on Thursday that it was immediately scrapping geography courses at its Penryn campus in Cornwall, including for school leavers who had applied this year.A spokesperson for Exeter said: “We recognise that this is disappointing…
Total Solaris Eclipse Draws Millions As Spain and Iceland fall into Darkness
Millions of skywatchers across Europe were treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, as the Moon completely blocked the Sun in parts of Spain and Iceland, creating a dramatic display of darkness in the middle…
England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met,…
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
András Baka, a former president of Hungary’s Supreme Court, has been elected as the country’s new president, marking a significant development in Hungary’s political transition. Hungary’s parliament elected Baka on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with 140 votes in favour and…
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the “full support” of his ruling National Party. Luxon had called for an “urgent” meeting with his National…
TRUMP APPOINTS WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the next White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector. Scharf is expected to formally assume the position on…