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…
Powerful 7.4-magnitude Earthquake kills at least 20 in colombia
At least 20 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering panic and rescue operations across several cities. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in the…
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) to Colombia hours after the country’s new right-wing populist president was sworn in. Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump who echoed many of the US president’s policies on the campaign trail,…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
25-year-old school dropout becomes UK’s latest AI billionaire
James Dacombe, founder of AI chip firm Olix, has joined Britain’s billionaire ranks after the startup reached a £2.5 billion (US$3.3 billion) valuation in a funding round that tripled its value in six months. Olix raised £232 million in a…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…