Health
14 babies die in Pakistani hospital ward fire
A blaze in a ward claims the lives of 14 infants, while hospital officials say the ward door was not locked but manned by security guards.
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General News
Dolly Parton dies at 80: US country music legend and actress passed away on August 25, 2026
Dolly Parton, the US country music legend and actress, died aged 80 on August 25, 2026.
Health
German Airport Worker Dies of Malaria After Mosquito Arrives on Plane
A German airport worker died of malaria caused by a mosquito that arrived on a plane, prompting a rare outbreak at Germany’s busiest airport.
General News
Gold Rush in Cheporor Drives Thousands of Prospectors to Remote Kenyan Village
Discovery of gold ignites flood of amateur diggers, straining infrastructure and raising security concerns.
General News
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
A worker was killed following an incident involving a French Bee Airbus A350 at Montreal‑Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Foreign policy
Ukraine Dismisses Defense Minister Oleksandr Fedorov
Ukraine Dismisses Defense Minister Oleksandr Fedorov
War and security
Gang members killed around 40 displaced people in church attack near Haiti’s capital
An estimated 40 displaced residents were killed by gang members in an assault on a church in Kenscoff, a suburb in the hills of Port‑au‑Prince, on 24 August 2026.
General News
Haiti’s Port‑a‑Prince‑overlooking Neighbourhood Ravaged: At Least 47 Killed in Overnight Gang Raid
The UN reports a brutal attack that has triggered urgent calls for stronger protection amid a spate of deadly assaults.
General News
Sophie Adenot Conducts Second Spacewalk at the International Space Station
French astronaut steps outside the ISS for her second EVA in just a week.
Sports
Chelsea beat Fulham 3–2 in Xabi Alonso's first Premier League match
Chelsea secured a 3‑2 victory over Fulham as Alonso made his managerial debut
War and security
At least 47 Killed in Farming Community After Gang Coalition Attack Near Port‑au‑Prince
A coalition of gangs launched a violent raid on a rural area close to Haiti’s capital, aiming to wrest control of a highly strategic region.
Health
UNICEF Warns About 1 Million Afghan Children at Risk of Death from Severe Malnutrition
One million children in Afghanistan suffer from acute malnutrition – hospitals report 40 % of pediatric admissions are infants under six months.