Youngest Black Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns over plagiarism probe
London: A University of Cambridge professor engulfed in a high-profile plagiarism storm resigned from his posts Wednesday, shortly after the prestigious British institution announced a probe into the various accusations against him. Jason Arday -- who made headlines when the university appointed hi»»»
Family: Perez Hilton ‘able to communicate’ after self-harm incident - UPI.com
The family of Perez Hilton said in a statement that he is “able to communicate” following an incident of apparent self-harm during a livestream earlier this week. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The family of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton said in a statement that he is»»»
Federal judge dismisses Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against court clerk - UPI.com
South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh's lawsuit against a former court clerk whose improper interaction with the jury at his double murder trial was dismissed by a federal judge. File Photo courtesy South Carolina Department of Corrections | License Photo Aug. 6 (UPI) -- A federal judge in South Caro»»»
Hungary’s political divide amid water and energy crisis
The energy crisis caused by extreme heat and drought has prompted a substantial proportion of Hungarians to change their daily habits: cutting electricity and water consumption now affects a majority of the adult population. Yet the political fault lines are more apparent than anywhere else when it»»»
Russia moves North Korean missile unit into Voronezh region, Ukraine says
Russia is preparing to station a missile unit made up of North Korean troops in the Voronezh region, Andrii Cherniak, a representative of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR), said on August 5, according to Reuters. The unit numbers about 90 people and will be folded into Russia's 112th mi»»»
Why were there no tiny dinosaurs? You might blame the mammals
WASHINGTON: Everyone knows dinosaurs got really big. Some of the long-necked plant-eaters were the largest land animals ever on Earth, as shown by Argentinosaurus, perhaps 70 to 90 tons and upwards of 100 feet (30 meters) long. But how about tiny dinosaurs, like the size of a mouse? As far as we kn»»»
Bournemouth’s Araujo undergoes surgery in left thigh
LONDON: Bournemouth defender Julian Araujo has had surgery on a left thigh injury sustained during the club’s pre-season tour of Austria, the Premier League side said on Thursday. The Mexico international was forced off in Bournemouth’s opening friendly against German side St. Pauli and will »»»
Pakistan’s Red Sea calculus and the end of strategic ambiguity
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s latest warning over threats to Red Sea shipping is more than a routine diplomatic statement—it signals the possible end of Islamabad’s long-standing strategic ambiguity in Middle Eastern conflicts. In a sharply worded declaration last Wednesday, Pakistan condemned Yemen’s Iran»»»
Employers to Bear Their Full Share of Pension Contributions for Emirati Employees
The Nafis programme has announced a new set of updates, effective from September, under which private-sector employers will assume their full share of pension fund contributions for Emirati employees enrolled in the Ishtirak programme, subject to the programme’s eligibility conditions. In an explan»»»
Around 3,000-5,000 Migrants Remain in Spain's Ceuta – City Mayor
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants still remain in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, and the situation has not improved yet, the city's Mayor Juan Jesus Vivas said on Thursday. "The situation in Ceuta has not yet returned to normal, as still between three and five thousand people who e»»»
Vucic ,Dacic welcome Serbian fire and rescue team that helped fight wildfires in Spain
BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Interior Minister Ivica Dacic welcomed on Thursday a Serbian fire and rescue team comprised of Emergencies Sector personnel and an Interior Ministry helicopter unit recently dispatched to Spain to help the country's firefighting efforts. At a welcom»»»
Record Russian LNG Imports Fail to Boost EU Winter Gas Reserves
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Despite record purchases of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026, EU gas storage levels remain at their lowest for this time of year in a decade and a half, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE) and EU regulators analyzed by Sputnik on Th»»»
UN experts urge Iran to end ‘targeting’ of minorities
GENEVA: UN rights experts on Thursday urged Iran to end what they called the escalating arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture and arbitrary executions of ethnic minorities. The Kurdish and Baluch minorities are particularly affected, they said in a statement. “Iran’s ethnic minoritie»»»
‘Qudwati’ programme connects Abu Dhabi youth and experienced mentors
Young people in Abu Dhabi will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and retirees through a new programme launched by the Department of Community Development (DCD). Called “Qudwati”, the initiative brings together young people aged 18 to 24 and mentors from different professi»»»
Inside the UAE's floating hospital inspected by Sheikh Mansour
Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, inspected the Floating Hospital and reviewed its operational readiness and advanced medical capabilities, which enhance the UAE's humanitarian and relief response capacity an»»»
Secret meeting? Report claims Iran’s president couldn’t even see supreme leader Mojtabad Khamenei
Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reportedly taken to a secret location in Tehran for a highly unusual meeting with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, where the two allegedly spoke from inside a dark, tinted-window vehicle without seeing each other, according to a report by Iran Internat»»»
11 Qatar-based CEOs named among Forbes Middle East's Top 100
Doha, Qatar: Eleven chief executives leading Qatar-based organisations were named in Forbes Middle East's Top 100 CEOs 2026 ranking, highlighting the country's growing influence across key sectors including banking, energy, telecommunications, insurance and financial services. The annual ranking re»»»
SoftBank logs $8.4 b investment gain on Intel shares
TOKYO — Japanese tech investor SoftBank reported Thursday a 1.3 trillion yen ($8.4 billion) return on its investment in Intel thanks to the US chip giant's increased share price.SoftBank posted a nearly 18 per cent year-on-year fall in first-quarter net profit, but the figure still beat expectation»»»
Brazil cuts benchmark rate for fourth consecutive time
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Brazil's central bank on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the fourth time straight, two months before presidential elections when incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks another term.The so-called Selic rate, one of the highest in the world, was lowered from »»»
Kingdom's exports reach JD4.5b in seven months with 7% increase — ACI
AMMAN — Exports from the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) surpassed the JD4 billion mark during the first seven months of 2026, registering a 7 per cent growth compared with the same period in 2025, according to statistical data released by the chamber.The ACI reported that exports rose to JD4.506 b»»»
Hezbollah Parliamentary Bloc Calls on Lebanese Authorities to Stop Direct Talks with Israeli Enemy
The “Loyalty to Resistance” Parliamentary bloc convened on Thursday to discuss the latest developments in Lebanon and the region, issuing a statement that calls on the Lebanese authorities to stop the direct talks with the Israeli enemy. The statement also rejected the government’s policy to surren»»»
JYSK adds another Polish retail location
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Green Caffè Nero enters Wroclavia
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New ibis Styles Hotel to Strengthen Gdańsk's Business Events Market
Gdańsk will expand its business tourism infrastructure with the opening of the 168-room ibis Styles Gdańsk AmberExpo on November 3, 2026. The hotel will be directly connected to the AMBEREXPO exhibition and congress center, giving exhibitors, conference delegates and business travelers on-site acco»»»
Warsaw office demand surged during first half
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Budget debate intensifies over spending priorities
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Polish exports recorded strong June growth
The value of Polish exports reached EUR 30.51 billion in June 2026, according to an analysis by economists at the Polish Chamber of Commerce. The result represented a 7% increase from the corresponding period of 2025, indicating that foreign demand for Polish goods remained relatively resilient des»»»
Official wage data reveals broad disparities
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New investment accounts could attract billions
Poland’s planned Osobiste Konto Inwestycyjne, or Personal Investment Account, could attract more than 2 million customers and over PLN 100 billion within its first three years, according to projections from brokerage house BM PKO BP. Around 800,000 people could open an account during the first year»»»
LPP sees sales momentum returning
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Energa delivers stronger first-half earnings
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Synektik posts rapid revenue and profit growth
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Asbis reports record second-quarter results
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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls to protect consumers
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law to protect consumers and shield vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. Individuals who make illegal calls can be fined up to €75,000 per call once the new law comes into effect on August 11. France next week will ban»»»
OSCE Reviewing Albania Court Media Rules Amid Press Freedom Concerns
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is reviewing a newly adopted regulation by Albania's Special Court Against Corruption and Organized Crime (GJKKO) following concerns that the rules could significantly restrict media coverage of court proceedings. Responding to inquiri»»»
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelensky says
KYIV: Ukraine hit more oil facilities deep inside Russia in overnight attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, as Kyiv kept up its campaign to undermine Moscow’s wartime economy and embarrass the Kremlin. The repeated strikes have caused fuel shortages and rattled Russians. Ukrainians, »»»
Romania delays effort to divert Danube water to nuclear reactor as shutdown looms
BUCHAREST: Romania delayed plans to sink four rock-filled barges into the Danube until Friday citing unsafe conditions, as the race tightens to divert water from the drought-hit river to its only working nuclear reactor and buy a few more days of operation amid low electricity supplies. Record low »»»
King Abdulaziz International Qur’an competition opens with record field, first standalone women’s contest
Riyadh: The King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation and Interpretation of the Holy Qur’an opens its 46th edition in Makkah on Thursday, drawing 334 contestants from 133 countries — the biggest turnout since the event was founded some four decades ago. Held under th»»»
How Dubai Customs inspectors detected gold concealed inside a suitcase
Dubai Customs officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 460 grams of 24-carat raw gold concealed inside the frame of a suitcase. The gold had been melted down and reshaped into thin rods before being hidden inside the suitcase's rubber frame and inner structure in an apparent attempt to evade dete»»»
Germany arrests Ukrainian national accused of spying on defence firm
German police on Thursday said that they had detained a Ukrainian national suspected of working as a low-level agent on behalf of a foreign spy agency. The 33-year-old was arrested on August 2 on suspicion of preparing "acts of sabotage" on a Bavarian arms manufacturer, according to a st»»»
Bulgaria Appoints New Ambassador to Ukraine After Four-Year Diplomatic Gap
Bulgaria has appointed a new ambassador to Ukraine after a nearly four-and-a-half-year gap, with Zlatin Krastev presenting copies of his credentials to Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olexandr Mischenko. The ceremony was held shortly after Krastev arrived in Kyiv on July 31. The Bulgarian embassy»»»
Poll Shows Strong Support for Radev Government, Despite Foreign Policy Concerns
A Gallup International Balkans survey shows that public support for Bulgaria’s government remains relatively strong after its first 100 days in office, while the cabinet’s foreign policy is facing significant criticism. According to the nationally representative poll, conducted by telephone between»»»
Serbian gov't approves series of financial bills, support package for businesses
BELGRADE - The Serbian government approved on Thursday a series of bills amending financial legislation, as well as a new support package for businesses, comprised of ten programmes worth nearly 3 bln dinars in total, to be provided through loans and grants. "The government adopted bills to amend a»»»
UK reports record numbers referred to anti-radicalization scheme
LONDON: A record number of people were reported last year to the UK’s anti-radicalization Prevent program, the interior ministry said Thursday, with “extreme right-wing” concerns accounting for the most referrals related to an ideology. The Prevent program is part of the country’s counter-terrorism»»»
Syrian authorities uncover Assad-era corruption case at Real Estate Bank
LONDON: Authorities in the Syrian Arab Republic said they have uncovered a corruption case from the era of the Assad regime worth more than $8 million, as legal and security agencies in the country pursue individuals and organizations involved in violations and crimes against Syrians. Anticorruptio»»»
Man Beaten to Death in Plovdiv, Several Teens DetainedOpinions
A brutal fatal assault in Plovdiv has prompted a major police investigation, with authorities examining whether the attack was motivated by hatred based on sexual orientation or involved a victim being lured through a dating app. Several teenagers, including minors, have been detained as investigat»»»
U.S. halts Mexican avocado imports after security alert - UPI.com
A farmer picks avocados in the municipality of Uruapan, Michoacan, Mexico, in 2004. File Photo by Ivan Villanueva/EPA Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended inspections and certification of new avocado shipments from the Mexican state of Michoacán, the country'»»»
Ukraine faces $3bn grain export loss as Russia's blockade empties Odesa of ships
Ukraine's alternative grain export routes will not reach the capacity needed to compensate for Russia's blockade of Black Sea ports until the end of August at the earliest, and even then will cover only half the volume normally handled through Odesa, Agrarian Policy Minister Taras Vysotskyi told Re»»»
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
BUCHAREST: Romania raced on Thursday to sink four barges laden with rock into the Danube River in an attempt to redirect water downstream toward a nuclear power plant, to buy more time before its second reactor is likely forced offline due to record-low water levels. Extreme heatwaves and low rainf»»»
Nadia Sawalha threatens ITV with legal action over ‘Loose Women’ removal
LONDON: British TV presenter Nadia Sawalha has threatened legal action against ITV, accusing the broadcaster of removing her from its daytime talk show “Loose Women” because of her public support for Palestinian rights. In a video posted on Instagram, Sawalha said her lawyers had sent ITV a pre-act»»»