Disillusioned by decade-long criminal trials against corrupt elites, authorities are aggressively pursuing civil forfeiture. But recovering billions without securing convictions risks turning asset recovery into a substitute for justice.
NGOs launch Social Patronage Coalition A network of NGOs in Poland formally launched the Social Patronage Coalition, with the aim of promoting community sponsorship initiatives (for example: forms of support for the adaptation and integration of migrants provided by private
ISTANBUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Three crew members were seriously injured after a roll-on/roll-off cargo ship was hit in a drone attack near Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Turkey's maritime authority said late on Monday. The Nadezhda was sailing from Novorossiysk to
As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
Most of the zoo’s 16 lions have struggled to cope with high humidity this summer Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are undergoing treatment, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the big cats struggle in Japan’s high levels of humidity.
Large tabby cat that wiped out dozens of rare pāteke, or brown teal, has been killed after eluding trappers with its ‘very erratic’ behaviour A notorious feral cat given the name “Nine Lives” because it eluded trappers for three years has been caught and killed in New Zealand,
In today’s newsletter: A small chorus of right-leaning critics are trying to convince politicians that climate action is deeply unpopular, downplaying its seriousness in the process Good morning. Half of England and all of Wales are officially in drought, wildfires have burned
[Leadership] The Economic Community of West African States Regional Competition Authority (ECOWAS-ERCA) has warned that price-fixing, market allocation and anti-competitive practices were undermining economic integration and driving up the cost of goods across West Africa.
The fire started around Monday afternoon in a nature reserve near the village of Oostrum in Limburg province, close to the border with Germany.
India’s Yash Raj Films (YRF) has launched Raah Records, a new record label and artist incubator built to discover and develop original Indian music talent outside of film soundtracks. The label’s first release, “Jaadugari” by singer-songwriter Aman, drops across major streaming
On Thursday 16 July 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the third in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Under CBAM, only verifiers accredited by EU National Accreditation Bodies (NABs) can verify the total embedded emissions
[UN News] Breastfeeding rates are rising worldwide, but millions of mothers and families still lack the services and protection they need to feed their babies safely, the UN has warned.
[African Arguments] In mid-June of 2026, the two rival factions claiming to be Libya's official government agreed to a power sharing deal. In it, Prime Minister Abdul Dbeibah, the leader of the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Triopli in
A drop in customers caused by the recent heatwave has increased financial pressures for the owner.
Guatemala lies on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" and experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The way a neighbourhood looks could influence how well people sleep, new research suggests, adding to growing evidence that urban design can affect public health.
The EU faces a delicate balancing act: encouraging AI adoption across the public and private sectors without funding a wave of "AI-washing" projects that promise innovation but deliver little, as happened with EU-backed schemes in the past.
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In Europe, a former hunting lodge turned hotel in the Scottish Highlands ranked highest, coming out third overall.
Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene A plastic manufacturer in the north of England is facing potential legal action over emissions of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical with no safe level,
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, two Dutch schemes with a combined budget of €290 million to support sustainable aviation fuels ('SAF'). The schemes will contribute to the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal to accelerate the decarbonization
Geno Segers took to Instagram on Monday to apologize after facing backlash over resurfaced social media comments about the transgender community. “I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my words,” Segers wrote in a statement. “While I never intended
A rep previously said that the singer will be taking a “step back” following her tour
Drone strike on Moscow region kills five, according to the regional governor
The plane's collision avoidance system was activated as it neared the airport in Tokyo.
While the retreat has historically provided an opportunity for serving and retired leaders to hold informal discussions and negotiate over policy and personnel, the "scope for genuine bargaining has narrowed", says an analyst.
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.
The rankings for minimum wages shift significantly when adjusted for purchasing power across several European countries as of July 2026. High inflation hits minimum wage earners hardest where wages are updated only once a year.
Since mid-July, 10 of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity", and three lionesses died, the Tokyo zoo said in a statement.
DHAKA, Aug 4 - Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual address from New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could hurt improving bilateral relations.
A Spanish industrial fire prompted toxic alerts, while France shut nuclear reactors to protect river levels. In Greece, severe wildfires have claimed five lives, marking one of its worst environmental crises in a decade as extreme heat continues across the region.
Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.
Take fewer risks by taking some slightly cowardly shots from a distance.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end theirfive-month-old warboosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows.
Many parts of the prefecture logged highs of 35 deg C or higher on Aug 3, with some reaching 40 deg C.
Weight loss is not simply a test of willpower. The human brain evolved to protect body fat during times of scarcity, and it can treat a previously higher weight as the new normal, triggering stronger hunger, cravings, and lower energy use after weight loss. This biological
Parisians are discovering a new way to enjoy the Seine on electric hydrofoil boards. The activity gives riders the sensation of flying above the water while producing no noise or direct emissions.
Thailand has been leading an effort to normalise relations with Myanmar.
Mary Rivera, who played the grandmother of Jacob Batalon’s Ned in “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” has died. She was 82. According to her obituary, Rivera was born on June 2, 1943, in Iloilo, Philippines, and died on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A family member told TMZ that Rivera
It’s a "Village of the Damned" meets "Weapons" meets the opening scene of "Halloween" situation. But those movies all tower over "Ice Cream Man," a hyped-up one-joke kiddie zombie splatter film.
Decoupling the Hormuz issue from direct U.S. talks is a win for Tehran, but it now has an incentive to reach a deal on the strait – and so do the Gulf states
By the end of June, the share of for-sale homes across the US with price cuts was 1.9 percentage points lower than the prior year.
The duties were imposed over claims that 60 US trading partners have failed to tackle forced labour.
Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify in late September in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) said Monday. “Im inviting Jack Smith 2 testify before Senate Judic Cmte on Sept 22,” Grassley, the chair of the committee
Ariana Grande has spoken out about her upcoming break from her professional career after a representative said that she will step out of the public eye following the conclusion of her “Eternal Sunshine” tour in early September. During her first of three performances at
A police pursuit in Queensland has ended in two arrests, with authorities taken on a high-speed car chase across Ipswich and Brisbane.
SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of talks between the United States and Iran remained ambiguous. Twenty vessels —
Tehran warns it will target US vessels attempting to alter approved shipping corridors or maintain a naval blockade.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 - A key party in Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government will decide on August 16 on whether its leaders should continue to serve in the administration, its chief said.
For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew. "I tried to stay calm because I was responsible for 31 lives, a ship worth $40 million, and cargo valued