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Man jumps on to moving high-speed train
The man was left behind after apparently taking advantage of a scheduled stop to have a cigarette.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:
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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Dies After Urgent Surgery
Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay passed away early this Monday, after weeks of critical health condition following a violent attack in Bogotรก on June 7. Despite undergoing urgent surgery, the day before at the Santa Fe Clinic to address complications from a brain hemorrhage, his health deteriorated beyond recovery. RELATED: Colombiaโs Petro Denounces Smear [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Malian soldiers arrested over alleged coup plot against junta, sources say
The wave of arrests reflect increased tensions within the military government.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation Launches $156m Plan to Double Access By 2029
[Liberian Investigator] The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation has launched a $156.6 million, five-year strategic plan aimed at doubling pipe-borne water access, expanding sanitation services and improving customer care nationwide by 2029.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Liberia: 'Weah Didn't Speak to Me for 4 Years.
[New Dawn] Senator Saah Joseph, a prominent figure in Montserrado County and once a staunch supporter of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), has been making series of allegations against ex-President George M. Weah and other CDC officials lately.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Thieves make off with $7,000 in Labubu dolls as toy craze sparks smash-and-grab in LA
Masked thieves raided a California toy store for dozens of sought-after Labubu dolls, as demand for the quirky collectible continues to skyrocket worldwide.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel
The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship "unseaworthy", Manila said.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Gaza grab will deepen Israelโs global credibility crisis
For all its claims of being a democracy that adheres to international law and the rules of war, Israelโs global reputation is in tatters. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs latest plan for a full military takeover of Gaza, along with the expanding starvation crisis in the strip and Israelโs repressive measures in the West Bank, underline [โฆ] The post Gaza grab will deepen Israelโs global credibility crisis appeared...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:The Two Fridas Loved One Man: How Kahloโs Relationship Influenced Her Work
The marriage between the outstanding Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lasted from August 1929 until roughly 10 years later, ending in a brief but intense breakup. This turbulent rift became the spark that ignited Kahloโs creation of one of her most iconic masterpieces: The Two Fridas. Like an optical illusion, Frida Kahlo divides [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Delhi given eight weeks to round up hundreds of thousands of stray dogs
Activists say it will be difficult to move over a million stray dogs to shelters within eight weeks.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:South Koreaโs KF-21 fighter goes full beast mode
South Koreaโs KF-21 Boramae fighter is being reimagined as the KF-21EX, a stealthier, heavier-hitting evolution that blends homegrown design, deep-strike power and export ambition, giving Seoul a sovereign tool to strike deep, elude advanced air defenses and preserve a deterrent edge even if US support wavers. This month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Korea [โฆ] The post South Koreaโs KF-21 fighter goes full beast...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Thousands of firefighters combat three major fires in Portugal
A fire in the municipality of Trancoso has threatened to engulf homes as Portugal struggles to contain a worsening wildfire season.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 11th, 2025 โ Midday
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Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:In a System That Wasnโt Built for Me, My Students Help Me Stay
โMy students โ across all backgrounds โ support me in ways they may not even realize,โ writes Yolanda Wiggins, a sociology professor at San Jose State ...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Adding bus stops, serving biscuits and gravy, and catching butterflies: How schools are tackling absenteeism
(Note: This is the second piece in a two-part series on absenteeism in schools. Read the first part, on seven insights from researchers.) Chronic absenteeism, when students miss 10 percent or more of the school year, is 50 percent higher across the nation than before the pandemic. Researchers say itโs difficult for schools to address [โฆ] The post Adding bus stops, serving biscuits and gravy, and catching butterflies:...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Palestinian territories: What makes a state a state?
The question of Palestinian statehood continues to draw support, with more and more countries willing to recognize Palestine. But the pathway to statehood is built on conventions and custom โ and is rarely easy.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:'Depravity and lawlessnessโ: U2 speak out on Israelโs actions in Gaza
Bono and his bandmates have released personal statements condemning Hamas' "diabolical" actions and how Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli government deserve "our categorical and unequivocal condemnation."
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Rental demand in Portugal is shrinking: Where is it easiest to find a home?
In the second quarter of 2025, each house available for rent received an average of 17 enquiries, a 43% drop from the same period in 2024. Portalegre is the city with the highest demand for rental properties.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Domestic travel drives highest-ever hotel bookings
New figures show that holiday and business travel in Germany is more popular than ever, even though demand from other countries has dropped. Meanwhile, lawmakers are turning to TikTok to engage the youth.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Strong earthquake strikes Turkeyโs Balฤฑkesir province, killing one
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sฤฑndฤฑrgฤฑ in Turkeyโs Balฤฑkesir province on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring at least 29 others.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Albaneseโs Palestinian statehood decision wonโt please everyone โ but itโs better than the horrifying status quo
Opposition says recognition rewards Hamas for its terror and murder but prime minister asserts it is a step towards peaceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong prepared to announce Australiaโs recognition of the state of Palestine on Monday, nervous anticipation rippled around Parliament House.Staffers gathered in windows above the prime ministerโs courtyard, ready...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:As China-U.S. Tariff Truce Nears Its End, Beijing Expects Positive Outcome
China expects โeffortsโ from the United States to achieve a โpositive outcome based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit,โ just one day before the current trade truce between the two powers is set to expire, official sources reported on Monday. RELATED: Amazing Trends in Robotics at WRC 2025: Chinaโs Rise Amid Global Innovation Crisis โWe [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Nigel Farage is โodious,โ says Nicola Sturgeon
The former Scottish first minister said Farage was "not particularly comfortable" around women.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:This school built high-end training sites on campus to prepare students for local skilled jobs
This story is part of Hechingerโs ongoing coverage about rethinking high school. See our articles about anew diploma in Alabama,aโcareer education for allโmodel in Kentucky, and high school apprenticeships in Indiana. BELOIT, Wis. โ As Chris Hooker eyed a newly built piece of ductwork inside Beloit Memorial High School, a wry smile crept over his [โฆ] The post This school built high-end training sites on campus to...
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Israel kills 5 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza airstrike
Prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif shares video of "relentless bombardment" shortly before he died Sunday night.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:At least 20 injured in Russian strike on southern Ukrainian city
A guided aerial bomb launched by Russian forces struck Zaporizhzhiaโs central bus station on Sunday evening, injuring 20 people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Willy Chavarria and Adidas apologise for shoe design criticised as cultural appropriation
Adidas and designer Willy Chavarria have apologised after their Oaxaca Slip-On sparked backlash for using Indigenous Mexican design without credit or collaboration.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia
Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away from the Ukrainian border.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:The recycling dilemma: Why most plastic still ends up as waste
Of the record volumes of plastic being produced, less than 10% is made into something new. Is it time to rethink recycling?
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Man survives after clinging to Austrian high-speed train after cigarette break
The incident occurred in St Pรถlten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later
His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Moving on From the Heartbreak Hotel
PLAINFIELD, Vt.โEli Barlow loved his home in the Heartbreak Hotel. His back porch sat above the water and held memories of dinners and parties, talking with friends under the golden haze of Christmas lights that hung year round. At night he would fall asleep lulled by the sound of the Great Brook flowing underneath his [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Is Streetingโs NHS plan an effective cure?
The government has a 10-year health plan it says can fix the NHS, but what does it look like in practical terms, and when will the public see a difference? On this episode, Sam and Anne are joined by Alastair McLellan, the editor-in-chief of the Health Service Journal, to deep dive into the details. They [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:At least 52 Injured in Tรผrkiye Earthquake, Authorities Update
At least 52 people have been injured and one person has died in the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Tรผrkiye last night, causing the collapse of several buildings, according to updated information released by the government on Monday. RELATED: At Least One Dead, Six Wounded by Earthquake in Northwest Turkiye The deceased is an 81-year-old [โฆ]
Published on: August 11, 2025 | Source:Chipmakers Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US government
The unprecedented deal is part of a bargain to secure US export licenses for the Chinese market.
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