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Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, after 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case, the World Health Organization and Africa CDC announced. The declaration means the deadly outbreak has been successfully contained nationwide.
The World Health Organization has re-declared Uganda Ebola-free after the country completed 42 days without a new confirmed case. The declaration, announced by WHO's Uganda representative, marks the successful end of the outbreak following weeks of containment efforts by the Ministry of Health.
Ten Ukrainian service members — two missing since 2024 and eight since 2025 — were brought home in a special prisoner exchange via Belarus, President Zelensky announced on Ukraine's Independence Day. Zelensky said Ukraine remains committed to securing the release of all remaining captives.
Neurosurgeons at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London have carried out the world's first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of 48-year-old patient Rhys Hibbert. The AI system analyzed real-time camera footage during surgery to help identify and avoid critical anatomy in the brain, and the patient has since recovered.
Nearly every U.S. state attorney general joined a five-year, bipartisan investigation that found Meta designed Instagram features to addict children and hid the resulting mental health harm. The $16.68 billion settlement sends real money to states — Mississippi alone gets at least $189 million for schools and child-safety programs.
A study of 70,000 people in the US found that those who received the two-dose Shingrix shingles vaccine had a 12% lower risk of cardiovascular diagnosis over the following three and a half years. Researchers say the effect, if confirmed, could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication and could help prevent thousands of deaths a year.
Saudi Arabia is putting six billion euros into building three themed entertainment parks near Paris, according to the French presidency. The project is projected to create around 22,000 direct jobs in the region.
NHS England will roll out free home HPV testing kits to women who have missed their in-person cervical screening appointments, aiming to reach up to 4 million eligible women who are currently overdue. The self-testing initiative is part of the NHS's goal to eliminate cervical cancer in England by 2040.
Ukraine brought home 10 soldiers previously believed missing from Russian captivity through a 'special exchange' conducted via Belarus, President Zelensky announced on Ukraine's Independence Day, August 24. The service members, who had fought in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and National Guard, were reunited with their families.
The Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project, a dam Tanzania's founding president dreamed of building fifty years ago, has come fully online and now generates roughly half of the nation's electricity. Tanzania financed and built the project entirely on its own, without foreign funding.
Pukar Hamal, who grew up in a remote Nepali village before immigrating to the US, founded cybersecurity firm SecurityPal, now valued at $110 million and serving clients like OpenAI and Figma. In 2023 he opened a security operations hub in Kathmandu that now employs more than 210 Nepali IT professionals, using AI to process security reviews that used to take weeks in as little as 24 hours, part of his push to build what he calls 'Silicon Peaks' in Nepal.
Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence the virus is still spreading, the World Health Organization said. Uganda first detected poliovirus in May 2024, which prompted health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response before bringing transmission to a halt.
South Papua province is rolling out about 360 solar power systems in 2026 to bring reliable electricity to villages and public health facilities that currently lack it. Officials say the program, coordinated with Indonesia's national energy ministry, targets areas where unreliable power has hampered schooling and medical care, with further installations planned in coming years.
Rights campaigner Abdulrahman al-Khalidi, who fled Saudi Arabia, has been released after Bulgarian authorities held him for four years and ten months on national-security grounds. His release ends one of the region's longest-running immigration detentions of a political refugee.
In Bunia, capital of DR Congo's Ituri province, at least 250 children who lost their parents to the Ebola outbreak are now receiving psychosocial, food, and material support. The assistance program is helping the orphaned children cope with their loss and meet their daily needs.
Attorneys general from 29 states settled their lawsuit against Meta, securing a significant financial penalty plus what child-advocacy group Fairplay called the most significant injunctive relief yet from the company. The settlement requires Meta to disable Instagram overnight for minors' accounts and remove addictive features like visible like counts and plastic surgery filters.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti commissioned a new 80-bed hospital in Obingwa, Nigeria, renaming it after the late activist Chima Ubani in tribute to his lifelong work for justice and the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. The facility expands healthcare access for the local community.
New research shows that cutting traffic pollution reverses damage from dirty air in children. In London, curbing traffic emissions led to measured lung growth improvements in kids who had previously been stunted, while New York City policies that lowered prenatal pollution exposure also showed benefits for children's development.
A tailor in Gbarnga, Liberia built a vocational training school that teaches sewing, tailoring, and literacy skills to hundreds of students while producing school uniforms. The school is being held up as a model for small businesses in Liberia's rural areas.
Uganda Development Bank approved 518.4 billion Ugandan shillings in new financing for 120 projects across the country and has already disbursed 502.2 billion shillings, according to the bank. Officials say the expanded lending is helping companies create jobs, raise production, and strengthen local economies.
A new regional development report shows 96% of residents in Namibia's Kavango East region know their HIV status, with 97% of those diagnosed on treatment and 96% of treated patients virally suppressed. The figures, presented to the National Council, reflect major progress in the region's HIV testing and treatment programs.
To mark World Water Week, UNICEF Libya announced it has installed 18 solar-powered water pumping systems across Sebha, Traghin, Tajrehi and Kufra in southwest and southeast Libya, bringing reliable clean water access to communities in the region.
The European Court of Human Rights ruled 15-2 that Turkish businessman and philanthropist Osman Kavala must be released without further delay, after nearly nine years in detention stemming from the 2013 Gezi Park protests. It is the third time the ECtHR has ruled in Kavala's favor in this long-running case, adding fresh legal pressure on Turkey to free him.
Close to 95% of homeowners at Wang Fuk Court, the Hong Kong housing estate devastated by a deadly fire, have signed on to the government's buyback scheme, with 1,878 owners agreeing to sell their flats to the state. The plan gives residents a clear, funded path toward rehousing after the disaster.
The Tulalip Tribes prevailed in a sales tax dispute with Washington State, securing the right to keep all sales taxes collected at their Quil Ceda Village development starting in July 2027. The ruling hands the tribe a lasting new revenue stream to fund community programs.
A federal court ruling has forced the Trump administration to release billions of dollars in previously withheld climate grants earmarked for underserved communities. The unfrozen funding is expected to revive long-stalled infrastructure projects, including efforts to fix the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, and sewage problems across Alabama's Black Belt.
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, announced new funding to support the response to a Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak, a relative of Ebola. Of the total, $7 million will pay for 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the global Ebola vaccine stockpile, with a further $6 million going toward the broader outbreak response.
Sungrow has commissioned the RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, the country's first major national-scale power generation project to be completed and connected to the grid in almost ten years. The solar-and-battery-storage system is intended to strengthen the country's electricity supply.
Jihlava Hospital in the Czech Republic's Vysočina region has received a new 3-Tesla MRI scanner, currently the only machine of its kind in the region. The nearly eight-tonne device complements the hospital's existing 1.5T scanner and expands access to advanced diagnostic imaging for regional patients.
After two postponements, a vaccination campaign against polio, measles and rubella officially began on August 27 in the Pinga health zone in Walikale territory, North Kivu, protecting local children against these preventable diseases.
Okin Biscuits has restarted one of its rehabilitated production lines at its factory in Ijagbo, near Offa in Nigeria's Kwara State, after 17 years of inactivity. The reopening brings manufacturing jobs and economic activity back to the community.
The Tanzanian government repatriated 173 of its citizens who were stranded in South Africa amid a wave of xenophobic attacks and rising tensions over immigration. The evacuation removed the group from danger and returned them home.
The Chilean NGO Techo has finished building the first 17 houses for families left homeless by recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The organization says it is already planning further construction phases in communities across Falcón and Yaracuy states.
Cornelius Shimwaafeni, 16, was conferred hero status by Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the country's Heroes Day commemoration in Windhoek. Shimwaafeni saved nine-month-old twin babies from drowning in a pond at Omutundungu village in the Omusati region earlier this year while herding goats.
Lithuania has allocated 600,000 euros to support efforts to bring home Ukrainian children who were abducted by Russia during the war. First Lady Diana Nauseiene said children cannot be used as instruments of war or occupation, underscoring the funding's goal of reuniting abducted children with their families.
King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon to 634 people convicted by Moroccan courts to mark the Aïd Al Mawlid Annabawi holiday, the Justice Ministry announced. Of those pardoned, 462 were currently in detention, and thirteen had the remainder of their prison sentences fully lifted.
Maiquetía International Airport, Venezuela's principal gateway for international travel, is scheduled to reopen on September 1. Authorities are urging passengers to contact their airlines directly to arrange rescheduled flights ahead of the reopening.
New Amazon data centers in Madison County, Mississippi will generate fees expected to bring millions of dollars to Canton and Madison County public schools starting in January. Local officials plan to use the funds for building improvements and to expand career and technical education programs.
A new alternate wet-and-dry irrigation technique for growing rice in Nepal cuts methane emissions and saves water compared with conventional flooded paddies. The method also qualifies farmers for carbon credits, giving them an extra source of revenue alongside the environmental benefits.
Australia has pledged AUD $20 million over the next three years to support gender equality, disability inclusion and broader social inclusion programs in Tonga. The funding is intended to expand opportunities and reduce barriers for women, people with disabilities and other marginalized groups across the Pacific island nation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order banning new nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Bois Forte Band of Ojibwe Chairman Carlos Hernandez praised the move as upholding the government's treaty obligations to protect tribal hunting, fishing and gathering lands from mining pollution.
Spain's Public Health Commission approved sending 45,000 vaccine doses to the enclave of Ceuta, including shots against measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, chickenpox and polio, to immunize migrants and unvaccinated local residents. Health officials said the move is precautionary rather than a response to any current outbreak.
Taiwan's National Archives Administration has digitized 97% of its political-era archives and opened them to public request, drawing about 600 applications in the first seven months of this year alone. Applicants include victims and researchers seeking the truth about past political persecution, lawyers, artists doing field research, and even a man who says he was imprisoned for political reasons trying to prove his case.
JTRAN bus workers in Jackson, Mississippi are back on the job under a new contract that raises starting pay from $17.18 to $18.04 an hour and senior pay from $23 to $24.15 an hour, with an additional 3% increase phased in over the next two years.
As Europe endured a summer of record-breaking heat waves and drought, a surge in solar generation helped keep the continent's electricity grid stable even as demand spiked. Grid operators say the experience is showing how solar can be leveraged to climate-proof energy systems against increasingly extreme weather.
The Israeli army released three Syrian detainees from the Daraa and Quneitra governorates on August 19, according to Enab Baladi's correspondent in the area. The men had been held for roughly a year before being freed and returned to their families in southern Syria.
New research from two national LGBTQ+ advocacy groups found that transgender students whose identities are affirmed by their teachers report significantly higher grades and a greater sense of safety and belonging at school. The effect held even for students who still face discrimination or bullying outside a supportive classroom.
On August 7, 2026 — 50 years after Argentina's civic-military coup — a federal court in Santa Fe convicted four former repressors in the "Laguna Paiva II" case and, for the first time in the country's history, formally recognized the abandonment suffered by 16 children aged 1 to 14 during the dictatorship as a crime against humanity. The ruling marks a historic step in acknowledging children as direct victims of state terrorism, not merely collateral casualties.
Facing pressure from tourism developers and real-estate speculation, the Maya community of Kanxoc in Yucatán, Mexico has strengthened its defense of its territory. Through a community declaration, residents shut the door on privatization of their hills and sacred cenotes, and are now demanding that the federal government grant final title to the 570 hectares of ancestral land they have safeguarded for generations.
After four years of debate, Costa Rica's Legislative Assembly approved Law 23.176, requiring wildlife crossings to be built into public infrastructure projects nationwide. Specialists in Guanacaste say the measure will give animals safer ways to cross roads and developed areas that currently threaten their survival.
Poland has completed a renovation of the pre-war Warsaw Regional Court, a project that took a full 25 years to renovate all of the courtrooms and offices in the sprawling building. Over the past decade, 41 courts have been built or expanded nationwide, and 35 more are planned, including three in the capital.
Former Ivorian international Yaya Touré guided Slovan Bratislava to a qualifying win that secured the Slovak club's place in the Champions League league phase, a historic first for an African head coach at a European club. The result caps a fast rise for Touré since he moved from playing legend to the touchline.
Growth in low-equity mortgage approvals to first home buyers continued in New Zealand, making it easier for people without large deposits to buy their first property. The average price paid by first home buyers also dropped to its lowest level in almost a year in July, further improving affordability.
Creck Hardware and General Supplies donated two fire engines worth a combined K300 million to Lilongwe City Council and Mangochi Municipality in Malawi. The donation is expected to significantly boost emergency fire response capacity in both areas.
Ivory Coast has required plain packaging for all tobacco and nicotine products starting August 1, 2026, three weeks after Mali imposed a total ban on chicha (hookah). The anti-tobacco advocacy group ACONTA welcomed both measures as important steps to protect young people across the region from tobacco and nicotine addiction.
Uruguay's Senate approved the "Competitiveness and Cost of Living Reduction Law" this week, aimed at reducing operating costs for small and medium-sized businesses and creating conditions for cheaper products for lower-income households.
Representative Taa Wongbe officially dedicated the newly constructed Volay Public School in Nimba County during a ceremony on the Saclepea-Tappita Highway, urging residents to protect and maintain the facility. The new school is expected to serve current and future generations of students in the area.
Ambev confirmed that its Cympay malting plant in Paysandú, Uruguay will resume operations on January 1, 2027, ending a 10-month shutdown that had left workers and the local economy in limbo. The restart will come with reduced production levels and a staff restructuring, but puts an end to months of uncertainty over the plant's future.
A Philippine criminology professor has developed the Philippine School Violence Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, a free tool built around 72 straightforward indicators that lets school administrators systematically check for safety gaps. It's designed to let any school in the country identify and fix vulnerabilities before violence occurs, at no cost.
Malawi's government, in partnership with the Embassy of Iceland, has launched a performance-based education grant scheme worth roughly K520 million to upskill district council staff nationwide and improve grassroots public services, with a particular focus on cholera-hit Balaka district.
Kosovo's Court of Appeals ordered the release of Flamur Krasniqi, who had spent more than 18 months in pretrial detention and house arrest without an indictment ever being filed against him.
Pensioners in Republika Srpska will receive a one-time cash payment of either 80 or 120 convertible marks, with the amount set according to how their July pension compares to the regional average of 698.48 KM.
The International Committee of the Red Cross distributed post-harvest equipment, including metal silos, wheat harvesting machines, tarpaulins and sealed storage bags, to 150 farmers in Afghanistan's Panjshir province to help them protect their crops.
Nigerian Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage announced a K17.5 million donation to Music Crossroads Malawi to support the next generation of women artists and creatives in the country. She made the announcement during an engagement with young female creatives at the academy and said she plans to start her own foundation there.
Rural Mississippi has the third-highest rate in the nation of residents using text-based crisis support, according to a new report from nonprofit Crisis Text Line, based on nearly 2 million conversations handled through its 741741 number since 2019 — giving people without easy access to mental healthcare a free way to reach help.
Researchers in China have built a small robot designed to speed up the breakdown of blood clots and help detect cancer cells. In lab testing, the robot successfully delivered a larger dose of a model drug directly to a blood vessel wall.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong, which opened in Tseung Kwan O last December offering only outpatient services, will begin 24-hour inpatient care from December 11. It's the territory's first hospital built specifically to offer hospitalisation under traditional Chinese medicine.
The 10th edition of the "Vreau și eu să învăț" campaign, run by Concordia Social Projects Association, collected over 54,000 school supplies and prepared 868 children from socially vulnerable families with backpacks and supplies ahead of the new school year in Moldova.
Moldova's government approved extending its financial support mechanism for young specialists to technical and vocational education staff, offering incentives of up to 375,000 lei to attract new teachers into public vocational and higher-education institutions.
With financial support from UNICEF, construction has started on a new vaccination center and vaccine storage facility in the center of Logar province, Afghanistan. The facility, estimated to cost around 15 million Afghanis, is intended to expand access to childhood immunizations in the region.
A new girls' hostel and sick bay were handed over to Chief Dawid Khamuxab Primary School at farm Seringkop in Namibia's Kunene region. Officials say the facilities will improve access to education and healthcare for pupils from the Hai//om community, addressing a lack of post-Grade accommodation that had been driving dropouts.
In the Ukrainian city of Kropyvnytskyi, a free comprehensive preventive health screening for adults over 40 has been used by more than 1,800 people at municipal clinics over the past eight months. Local employers can now also request a mobile screening unit to visit the workplace so staff can get checked without needing to leave work.
The Department of Energy's ARPA-E program, which funds high-risk, high-reward climate technology research, is nearing commercial payoff, with several US companies now on the cusp of major clean-energy breakthroughs. The program appears likely to continue under the current administration despite earlier expectations it would be cut.
Maritime police in Kiribati detained a Chinese fishing vessel this month after finding it illegally carrying shark fins, a practice banned across much of the Pacific Ocean. The seizure is a rare enforcement win against the finning trade, which involves cutting fins from live sharks and discarding the animals at sea.
An independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post wrongfully terminated columnist Karen Attiah and ordered the paper to rehire her, providing full back pay and restored benefits.
Authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are planning to build a solar power plant on a former mine dump site, part of a broader push to adapt coal-dependent regions to new energy conditions. Officials framed the project as proof that the energy transition doesn't have to mean simply shutting mines down, but gradually repurposing them.
The city of Ferrol has broken ground on a project to extend sanitation infrastructure into its rural districts, backed by a 5.7 million euro investment. Mayor José Manuel Rey Varela attended the start of works, which will connect rural households to proper sewage systems for the first time.
Croatia's National Foundation for Civil Society Development launched five funding competitions to strengthen associations that promote democratization and social development, including groups that have never previously received institutional support, associations for people with disabilities, retiree associations, and consumer protection alliances.
The August 12 total solar eclipse drove hotel and apartment bookings up 400% in sparsely populated Spanish provinces like Soria, León and Palencia, areas not normally on the tourist map, with rooms fetching up to 1,000 euros a night. Anticipation is even higher for next year's eclipse, with nightly rates in Cádiz already reaching 5,000 euros.
A New Mexico legislative committee approved $40 million in funding to expand behavioral health programs across rural parts of the state, including areas serving Pueblo and tribal communities. The funding is aimed at closing long-standing gaps in mental health and addiction treatment access outside the state's cities.
Three nursing homes (Ehpad) in the western Strasbourg metro area, which had been in financial and management difficulty, are now under interim leadership from the Strasbourg University Hospitals (HUS). The homes are set to move to permanent joint management with HUS starting September 2026, securing care for their elderly residents.
Seventeen-year-old Zoya Reebye founded Let's Talk Women of Colour, a nonprofit that hosts monthly coffee meetups for teenage girls in Vancouver and Los Angeles. Run by about 10 volunteers, the gatherings feature member-led talks on race and gender followed by open group discussion, aiming to build young women's confidence to speak up on issues they care about.
In Kigoma, Tanzania, entrepreneur Hassan Kilanoza is turning discarded palm shells and husks that most people treat as waste into usable energy material, creating an environmental conservation opportunity. The initiative has become a source of income and changed the livelihoods of hundreds of young people and women in the region.
Cameroon's women's national football team, the Indomitable Lionesses, were crowned African champions after beating Malawi 3-0 in the final held in Morocco. President Paul Biya and his wife hosted the squad at a reception at the Palace of Unity to celebrate the title.
Madagascar's government reversed course on a planned 20% customs duty and 5% VAT on imported luxury rice, suspending the new charges as the country heads into its lean season. Officials said the move was meant to head off price spikes given that domestic rice production still can't meet national demand.
Indonesia's South Papua provincial government has received Rp26.8 billion (about $1.7 million) from the Green Climate Fund through the REDD+ Result-Based Payment scheme to support forest protection. Advocates are pushing for Indigenous communities to play a meaningful role in how the funds are used, particularly to safeguard their land rights.
For the 22nd year running, young people from three European countries are spending the week in Havlíčkův Brod learning the basics of journalism from leading Czech reporters, wrapping up with public debates and a final presentation.
Nearly 1,500 children aged 10 to 15 took part in the second edition of the 'Faso Mêbo' vacation camp in Ouagadougou's 3rd military region, a ten-day program (August 10-19) focused on civic education. The presidential initiative is run jointly with several state agencies, aiming to build a sense of civic responsibility among Burkinabe youth.
Turkish protest singer and poet Metin Turan has been released after serving 25 years in prison. Turkey's Forensic Medicine Institute concluded he was too unwell to remain incarcerated, clearing the way for his release.
Researchers in Kenya are working directly with local communities to reimagine home design so that houses stay cooler and better keep out disease-carrying mosquitoes as the climate warms. The collaborative approach draws on traditional building knowledge to tackle both threats at once, offering a low-cost model that could be adapted elsewhere in Africa.
The Tila 1 Hydropower Project has secured financial closure led by NMB Bank, with Himalayan Bank and Prabhu Bank as co-lead lenders. The financing clears the way for construction of the 440-megawatt renewable energy project, a significant step toward expanding Nepal's clean power supply.
Denis Mitrović, a teacher in Žďár nad Sázavou, personally vouched for and launched a verified fundraising campaign for Eliška, a 15-year-old former student, to help her pursue her dream. He says the campaign isn't about pity — it's built on trust in a young person who "makes the most of every opportunity."
Sierra Leone's Ministry of Gender and Children's Affairs, working with UN Women, has launched a new Gender Accountability Framework together with a 2025 annual report on implementation of the country's Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Act of 2022. The initiative gives the government a formal way to track and report on its gender-equality commitments.
After years of internet disruptions in Indian-administered Kashmir, a new generation of local commentators is livestreaming village cricket matches online. The digital broadcasts are giving young Kashmiris both a platform to build skills and a way to earn a living through a connectivity they once lived without.
F. Ismail Group donated a range of medicines to the paediatric ward at Marina Hospital in Gaborone, including treatments for high blood pressure, heart conditions, and epilepsy, plus iron supplements. The donation was handed over in person at the hospital to help supply young patients.
Zimbabwe will host matches at the newly built Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, plus venues in Harare and Bulawayo, during the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, co-hosted with South Africa and Namibia. It marks the first time the tournament has been held in Africa in 24 years.
The Jayapura City Government in Indonesia's Papua province has welcomed the opening of the Garuda Spark Innovation Hub and an Indosat Game Center at the AI Experience Center on Sam Ratulangi Road. The new facilities give the city's young people dedicated space to develop digital and creative skills.
Uruguay's Cenur Litoral Norte campus in Salto launched Conocimiento que Emprende, a new program connecting students, professors and researchers with local businesses, producers and organizations to tackle concrete regional challenges. The initiative aims to put academic expertise to work solving problems specific to Salto and the surrounding area.
Business leader Doris Magsaysay Ho has been named the 2026 recipient of the Ramon V. del Rosario Nation Building Award, one of the Philippines' most prestigious honors for corporate leadership. Her win is being celebrated as a milestone for women's advancement in Filipino business leadership.
Slovan Bratislava has secured a return to European football's Champions League group stage for the first time in two years, edging out Slovenia's NK Celje in a tight playoff tie that finished level after both legs. The club now awaits Thursday's group draw, which could pit them against giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal, PSG or Liverpool.
Kosovo's caretaker government has approved a transfer of over 4 million and 333 thousand euros to the University Clinical Center of Kosovo's Hospital Service, part of a broader package moving more than 5 million euros to public institutions.
The 'Małej River Valley,' located in the Piaseczno and Góra Kalwaria municipalities near Warsaw, has become Poland's 200th nature reserve created since 2024. Experts note reserves still cover only a small share of Polish territory as the country faces growing climate pressures.
Slovakia's Administrative Court has overturned an exception, signed by the environment minister, that permitted shooting beavers, and recommended the ministry start treating conservationists as partners rather than opponents.
Kosovar boxer Donjeta Sadiku has reached the final of the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, after beating Greece's Sofia Legaki 5:0 in the semifinal. The result guarantees Sadiku at least a silver medal, and she will next face Serbia's Kristina Kuluhova for gold.
Croatian midfielder Ivan Lepinjica was one of the key players as Azerbaijani club Sabah made an improbable run to the Champions League, writing a new chapter in the club's history — a reminder, as the piece put it, that football can write impossible stories.
Burkina Faso's national wrestling team was greeted with enthusiastic celebrations at Ouagadougou's international airport after returning from competitions in Burundi, where they won a trophy and several medals, highlighting the country's growing sporting talent.
A young bear cub that fell into a pit near Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was rescued after hunters lowered a rope so it could climb out on its own — a delicate operation given the risk that the mother bear could return to the area.
The Gostivar branch of the Red Cross will hold a donation drive ahead of the new school year, collecting school supplies for children from socially vulnerable families. The event runs from 10am to 2pm on August 31 in the town center.
A group of six teenage girls in Nome, Alaska pushed a $25 minimum wage initiative onto the November ballot, aiming to raise pay for the town's largely Native workforce. The idea grew out of a conference the young women attended earlier this year.
The Galician city of Ferrol hosted 406 children this summer across its urban and rural camps, a program run by the local Equality department to help working families. This year's camps also incorporated skin cancer prevention education for the kids.
The council of San Sadurniño has renewed its yearly partnership with the Galician native fruit association AGFA to conserve traditional local varieties of apples, pears and cherries, protecting a slice of regional agricultural heritage from disappearing.
Andrej Cukic, who built his reputation photographing riots and unrest on the streets of Belgrade, has been appointed editor-in-chief of the European Pressphoto Agency. He is the first Serbian ever to lead an international visual content agency.
Metrobank Foundation recognized ten outstanding Filipinos for 2026, honoring teachers, soldiers and police officers under the theme "Beyond Excellence." The awardees were selected for their innovative contributions, exemplary leadership and sustained commitment to the people and institutions they serve.
An "omama" who supports children and mothers in a Roma settlement in Slovakia is working toward her high school diploma, and a volunteer from Žilina is helping her master Slovak language skills needed to get there. Mastering the language helps people who grew up in generational poverty build better lives, and the tutoring is provided by volunteers for free.
Fiji exported its first pilot consignment of fresh agricultural produce to the Republic of Naoero (Nauru), sending 54 boxes of fruits, vegetables and root crops grown and harvested by farmers across Viti Levu. The shipment was made under a regional partnership aimed at building new trade links for Fijian growers.
Japan has introduced its simple, accessible Taiso exercise programme in Fiji, offering a low-cost public health tool aimed at helping communities fight non-communicable diseases. The routine is designed to be easy for people of all ages and fitness levels to adopt as a preventive health habit.
The ESPOIR project, run by Lutheran World Relief since 2024, concludes this month after working to help vulnerable, food-insecure households recover across seven communities in Burkina Faso's Centre-Nord and Est regions. The organization held a closing tour of the two regions in late August to review the project's work with local households.
Álvaro Payo, who grew up in a working-class neighborhood in Cáceres, Spain, won one of the coveted spots at the English National Ballet School in London, one of the most competitive dance schools in the world, beating out 300 other applicants. He achieved this despite receiving no financial support from local or regional authorities.
A cross-border investigation by La Voz de Guanacaste, Concolón, CLIP and Interferencia into illegal mining won an environmental journalism prize from the Inter American Press Association. The award caps nearly a decade of the outlet's reporting on mining in Abangares and its ties to illegal gold extraction in Crucitas.
Tripoli University Hospital's Liver, Pancreas and Oncology Surgery Team, led by Professor Ali Al-Gallai, successfully performed a Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure), marking a new surgical achievement for the hospital and boosting local capacity for complex cancer surgery.
Director Chen Sin-yi spent two decades exploring the blurred lines between dream and reality, past and present, life and death, arriving at her latest layered VR work, 'The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up.' Shown from the Venice Film Festival to Taipei, the piece features a Formosan clouded leopard -- a species believed extinct in the wild -- and has left many unprepared viewers moved to tears.
CORRECTIV's 'Brandherd Desinformation' project, run in partnership with Germany's Youth Fire Brigade, has completed an intensive workshop phase teaching media literacy and disinformation resilience across six youth fire brigade locations. The project also launched a new digital help session to keep supporting young people who encounter misinformation online.
Food safety inspectors in North Macedonia stopped two shipments of UHT milk from Kosovo, totaling 27.5 tons, after lab tests found aflatoxin levels above the legal limit. The milk had been destined for supermarket chains but was denied import approval, keeping it off shelves.
Starting August 2, 2026, Ukraine's Pension Fund must retrieve required insurance-record data directly from state electronic registers instead of demanding paper documents from citizens applying for or recalculating a pension. The reform spares pensioners and future retirees the hassle of tracking down records the government already holds.
Russian skydiver Boitsov set a new world record after jumping from a hot air balloon at an altitude of 11,551 meters above Russia's Altai region, piloted by veteran balloon pilot Ivan Menyaylo, before beginning his record-setting freefall descent.
The baccalaureate pass rate in Madagascar's Antananarivo province rose to 51.74% in 2026, up 4.25 percentage points from 47.49% the previous year. Nearly 62,000 students sat the exam in the province, the country's largest candidate pool.
Archaeologists excavating a prehistoric site in Bilecik, northwestern Turkey, uncovered turtle figurines dating back 15,000 years. Excavation leader Prof. Deniz Sarı said the find confirms the location was an important cult and ritual center for the people who lived there.
Aisha Wahab won the special election for the U.S. House seat in California previously held by Eric Swalwell, becoming the first person of Afghan descent elected to Congress. She had already broken ground as the first Muslim and first Afghan American elected to the California state legislature.
Zimbabwe's football association has appointed Spanish coach Ramon Catala to head the men's national team, the Warriors, backed by two Spanish assistant coaches, as part of ZIFA's "Dream 2030" plan to build a development pathway from youth level to the senior squad. The move comes alongside the appointment of Croatian coach Stella Gotal as the first foreign head coach of the women's team, the Mighty Warriors.
Three women from Guanacaste, Costa Rica — Carolina Canales, Filenia Espinoza and Claudia Moreno — are leading a local initiative that has driven their own economic development and that of their families in Reserva Conchal. Their stories show different paths community members have taken to build wellbeing for themselves and their neighbors.
The 'Baba Yelka' group is holding a master class in Kropyvnytskyi, Ukraine on August 29, teaching participants traditional harvest songs from the Kirovohrad region. Organizers say the event lets participants learn the history behind the songs and sing one together.
Mexican writer Silvia Tomasa Rivera, author of more than a dozen books, has been awarded the Inés Arredondo Prize for Literature in recognition of her decades-long career.
New Zealand entertainer Dame Lynda Topp made a widely praised guest appearance on the comedy panel show Guy Mont Spelling Bee, turning in an episode critics are calling one of the funniest and most joy-filled in the show's run. Fans and reviewers are now calling for the beloved performer to be booked on every TV show going.
Lawyer and community advocate Atty. Elijah Sayeh led residents of Nyor Butuo in Nimba County in a pledge for peace, education and unity during Liberia's 2026 National Flag Day celebration. He urged the Zoe-Geh Statutory District community to make those values the foundation of local development.
Designer Margi Robertson marked 40 years since she and husband Chris founded NOM*d, the label that helped define the iconic 'Dunedin look' and went on to show at London Fashion Week in 1999. Reflecting on the milestone, Robertson shared the life lessons four decades in fashion have taught her.
Jermaine Wattimena beat world No. 1 Luke Littler 6-5 in a final-leg decider at a Players Championship quarter-final in Leicester. The narrow win over the top-ranked player halted Littler's bid for a clean sweep of PDC majors in 2026.
Velké Meziříčí, a Czech town usually just glimpsed by drivers passing between Brno and Prague, has become a destination thanks to the Bezmez festival. Organizers say the event, once viewed with skepticism by locals, now regularly gets outside visitors to actually exit the highway and explore the town.
Zambian international striker Daka made an impressive first appearance for German club Hamburger SV, providing an assist as the team won 3-0. The performance marked a strong start to his spell at the club.
Zambia's national wrestling team returned from a tournament in Burundi with a full set of medals, winning gold, silver and bronze. The strong showing marks a boost for the country's wrestling program on the regional stage.
Conductor Gustavo Dudamel closed out his celebrated tenure with the Los Angeles Philharmonic with a grand send-off performance. He moves on in September to become music director of the New York Philharmonic.
A new sculpture of a dachshund has been installed in the town of Plyashchanitsy, in the Lahoysk district, giving residents and visitors a whimsical new local landmark.
Hull City celebrated their return to the Premier League with a confident 2-0 win over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium. First-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy sealed a deserved victory on the opening weekend of the season.
Zambian fighter Chipego, nicknamed the 'Blue Beast,' won her professional Muay Thai debut in Thailand, the birthplace of the sport. The victory marks a milestone in her combat sports career and adds to a growing wave of African athletes competing internationally.
A volunteer environmental group called Čisteći medvjedići ('Cleaning Bears') picked up as many as 8,500 cigarette butts during a community cleanup in Nova Kapela, Croatia. Organizer Perica Štefan says the group hopes the visible results will push local and national authorities toward stronger anti-littering enforcement.
At the annual La Cosecha harvest festival in Boquete, the mountain town considered the birthplace of Panamanian coffee, organizers staged 'El Ritual del Origen,' an immersive visual, sound and tasting experience celebrating the region's coffee-growing roots using local resources and artisans. The event drew festivalgoers into a sensory journey through the area's coffee traditions.
The Nanaimo Blues Festival brought international touring acts together with local musicians at Maffeo Sutton Park, with organizers celebrating a lineup built on the idea that 'blues is for everyone.' The event has become a summer community highlight on Vancouver Island.
A study tracking more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to develop any type of dementia, and 16% less likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer's, than those who never used it.
The Movit Foundation handed over a five-classroom block at Kadindimo Primary School in Bunyangabu District, Uganda, after a construction project that also trained more than 78 local residents in a new brick-making technology. Officials said the project gave participants both practical construction skills and employment.
DIY plug-in solar panels are going on sale in the UK for the first time, starting with retailer Argos, letting renters and households without rooftop access generate their own cheap, renewable electricity and lower their bills — a setup already popular across mainland Europe.
A Global Environment Facility official said Africa remains the largest regional beneficiary of GEF funding, receiving about 30% of the fund's available resources. The money supports conservation, climate resilience and sustainable development projects across the continent.
Jigawa State's government has approved N13.8 billion for agriculture and education initiatives, including N12.68 billion for projects across 50 senior secondary schools, N517.6 million for Integrated Education Board schools, and N615.6 million for fertiliser procurement to support farmers.
Uganda's National Agricultural Research Organisation has approved four new Irish potato varieties, NAROPOT 7 through 10, for distribution to farmers after successful testing. The new varieties are now ready for multiplication and should help growers improve yields.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is launching a $400 million, two-and-a-half-year 'Big Fix' project to repair Interstates 20 and 55. Construction begins next month and is scheduled to wrap up by late 2028, with most road closures planned overnight and on weekends to limit disruption to drivers.
Illovo Sugar Malawi has pledged K2 billion toward building a new police station in Nchalo, Chikwawa district, aiming to strengthen security for local residents and businesses. The project broke ground this week at a ceremony attended by government officials.
Financial services provider MSACCO handed footballers Asimenye and Sabina K1,000,000 each in recognition of their part in Malawi's first-ever qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup, coming in 2027. The cash prizes mark a milestone moment for women's football in the country.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah approved an additional 115 million naira in monthly subventions for Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), raising the state's total monthly funding to the institution from 161 million to 276 million naira. The increase persuaded ESUT lecturers to suspend a planned strike, keeping classes running for students.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani approved a one-off 300 million naira payment covering Earned Academic Allowances for Kaduna State University staff and set up a negotiation committee with the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The move heads off a threatened strike that would have disrupted classes for the university's students.
Moldova's parliament ratified a loan amendment with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, securing 11 million euros to rehabilitate the Chișinău–Căinari railway line. The funding is part of an emergency-response program to modernize Moldova's aging rail network, raising the total loan agreement's value.
Amtrak is introducing its new $8 billion Airo fleet, offering cleaner and more reliable service as US passenger rail ridership reaches record highs. The upgrade modernizes aging equipment across the network at a moment when demand for train travel is surging.
Farmers in Egypt are increasingly adopting agrivoltaics, growing crops in the shade of elevated solar panels. The shade cuts water evaporation and heat stress on plants while the panels simultaneously generate clean electricity, giving farmers a way to cope with a hotter, drier climate while producing power.
The BBC has confirmed that Top Gear is coming back to air, nearly four years after the show was put on hold when co-host Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was seriously injured during filming. Speculation is now building over who will present the revived motoring series.
A local government program is offering a 200 KM payment to support families of children starting first grade, with applications open until September 7. The initiative helps ease back-to-school costs for local families.
A dog that had been stranded for two days on a rock in the middle of the Vrbas River in Bosnia and Herzegovina was safely rescued by local firefighters. The animal was brought to shore unharmed after the multi-day ordeal.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia handed over its first community investment under a new policy requiring corporate social responsibility clauses in government contracts. In Bethanie, a contractor joint venture delivered blankets, school uniforms and sanitary products to residents as part of the milestone handover.
Nepal's Dairy Development Corporation has signed an agreement with the Jagdulla Rural Municipality to establish a cheese-making plant in the remote Dolpo district. DDC will also provide cheese-making training to local residents, creating a new source of income in the mountain region.
The 'Sevdah of Damir Imamović in Svrzo's House' project concluded with nine sold-out concerts that drew around 2,000 guests from 25 countries to Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Organizers held a press conference to mark the successful close of the cultural project.
The 2026-2027 school year in Ituri province, DRC, will start as planned on September 1 despite concerns raised by teacher and youth organizations over the ongoing Ebola outbreak, after education staff were trained on Ebola prevention measures to keep students safe.
The Club de Leones Los Azahares inaugurated a renovated community soup kitchen, the Merendero Andresito, in Salto's Nuevo Uruguay neighborhood, and simultaneously launched a new Food and Materials Bank to respond to social needs and emergencies in the area. Local officials attended the opening of both initiatives.
The Rosa Silvestri Teacher Training Institute in Salto, Uruguay is running workshops to prevent self-harm and suicide, aimed at students, teachers, and the wider community. The initiative seeks to build active listening skills and equip future educators to recognize warning signs and respond to at-risk students.
The Nigeria Premier Football League signed a three-year, $7.5 million title sponsorship deal with EuroMatch, ending a ten-year gap without a marquee sponsor and giving the league a stronger commercial footing.
More than fifty young softball players from Havlíčkův Brod's 'Hroši' club spent the summer at two training camps before competing in an international youth tournament in Zagreb, Croatia. Facing fourteen teams from four countries, the young squad fought its way to the final, narrowly losing in extra innings to another Czech team.
SBI Media marked its 13th anniversary by hosting a free eye care outreach in the Kosofe community in Lagos, Nigeria. The initiative focused on age-related near-vision impairment, helping local residents see more clearly for everyday tasks like reading, writing, and using mobile phones.
The Municipality of Pristina and the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure agreed to co-finance construction of a new bridge over Road A in Veternik, with a combined €10 million budget allocated through 2029.
Nicole Yarzon qualified for the women's lightweight final and Felipe Klüver for the men's at the 2026 Rowing World Championships, while Bruno Cetraro advanced to the quarterfinals in the men's individual event, extending a strong run for Uruguayan rowing.
Bosnian archer Zakira Pušina won a gold medal for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Mediterranean Games, having recently also set a European record in the mixed team discipline, confirming her as one of the country's most promising young athletes.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old Moroccan international, has joined Manchester City from Lille for £85m to help fill the void left by Rodri. Alongside his football career he passed his exams a year early and is studying for a university degree, with his former academy head of recruitment calling him "like a computer" for how quickly he absorbs new skills.
OG Issa Smart Electronics donated K10 million to the Flames Legends Association, funding the group's annual general meeting and a medical scheme that supports Malawi's former national football team players, many of whom have struggled financially and medically after their careers ended.
Moses Madalitso, a 24-year-old carpenter from Thyolo District who is also completing his Standard 8 studies as an adult learner, won a K50 million grand prize in Airtel Malawi's Tola Promotion — a windfall he says has transformed his family's financial future.
Goran Ivanišević will face Borna Ćorić in an exhibition tennis match in Split, 25 years after his Wimbledon win, with all proceeds from the event going to the town of Omiš.
Pensioners in Bosnia and Herzegovina who qualified for retirement by August 21 will receive a one-time cash payment, with amounts depending on their pension category.
A man who fell off his jet ski near the Croatian island of Čiovo and spent hours floating in the Adriatic Sea was located and rescued unharmed, ending a tense search-and-rescue effort along the coast.
More than 22,000 students had enrolled in Moldovan universities after the first two admission rounds this year, according to the Ministry of Education and Research. That's about 1,150 more students than at the same point in 2025, a 5.2% increase.
Uruguay's state water utility OSE announced a 60-day extension on bill due dates for all customers who had to evacuate their homes because of ongoing flooding in the country. The company said the measure is meant to give displaced families breathing room as they cope with the disruption.
Uruguay's Senate voted affirmatively to create September 3rd as the National Day of Agroecology, recognizing farming methods that protect soil, seeds and ecosystems. Agroecological groups around the country, including one in Salto, say the official designation will help strengthen sustainable production practices.
Centre Rieko Ioane starred as New Zealand came back from 18 points behind to beat the Lions franchise 41-35 at Ellis Park, keeping the touring side's perfect record intact. The win followed victories over the Stormers, Sharks and Bulls, plus a first Test triumph over South Africa.
A National Council member reports that a N$50 million investment in roads, electricity, water and sewerage infrastructure for the town of Aus has reached 60% completion. Officials say the upgrade positions the town for anticipated industrial growth in the area.
'North of North', a comedy series following a young Inuit woman reinventing her life in a fictional Arctic hamlet, is returning for season two. The show has become one of the most prominent examples of Inuit-led storytelling to break through to international streaming audiences.
The Coconut Palace, a cultural and architectural landmark in Pasay City built almost entirely from coconut materials, has reopened its doors to local and foreign visitors following restoration work. The reopening lets the public once again experience the building's distinctive Filipino craftsmanship and design.
Lenka and David Harovci, a married couple from Slovakia, are on the final leg of a round-the-world journey undertaken entirely without airplanes, set out from Slovakia in May. By their 92nd day on the road they had covered 25,372 kilometres, including a two-day cargo-ship crossing and a 40-hour train ride, with just one more sea voyage left before reaching Japan.
ARIA, which runs Australia's official music charts, has introduced new rules removing AI-generated songs from its rankings. The industry body said the move is meant to protect human creativity as generative AI tools rapidly spread through the music industry.
Seven-year-old Šimon from Pelhřimov has an extremely rare hereditary metabolic disorder, CDG syndrome, and depends on others for all his daily needs. His family devotes all its time and energy to his demanding therapy and exercise routine, supported by the "Srdce dětem" (Hearts for Children) fundraising campaign run by the charity Život dětem in partnership with Lidl Czech Republic — funding that is now helping Šimon achieve his first developmental progress.
The Professional Regulation Commission announced that 4,204 of 5,634 examinees passed the August 2026 Medical Technologists Licensure Examination, a pass rate of roughly 75%. The newly licensed medical technologists can now begin working in laboratories and health facilities across the Philippines.
Spoken-word artist Wendmassem Esdras Ouédraogo, known as Plume Nègre, uses slam poetry and humanitarian outreach to support marginalized people who otherwise go unheard. Beyond performing on stage, he channels his platform into mobilizing help for others in his community.
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji installed a new traditional monarch for Oke Ako town, ending a throne vacancy that had lasted 25 years. The state government said the selection process followed local law, culture and tradition, sparking celebration among residents.
Ratko Trifunović, head of the Republika Srpska Pensioners' Association, said a one-time financial aid payment could land in pensioners' bank accounts as soon as the next day, arriving ahead of their regular August pension.
A high-school graduate from the small village of Kámen u Pacova walked the runway at Czech Fashion Week in Brno over the weekend, a show that connects contemporary art, design and top fashion talent. She was personally invited onto the team by designer Jiří Morštadt and will next represent the Czech Republic at the Miss Global International pageant in Jamaica.
Congolese forward Jules Ahoka has officially joined England's Sunderland from Belgian club Antwerp, in a transfer estimated at around 10 million euros. The move to the Premier League marks a major career breakthrough for the player.
Moldova's National Bureau of Statistics reports that the average gross monthly salary increased in 2025 compared with the previous year, based on its annual earnings and labor-cost survey covering economic, social, and budget-funded institutions nationwide. The bureau also identified which sectors of the economy currently pay the best.
Hong Kong authorities introduced a new visitor booking system for the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail in Sai Kung, one of the city's most popular coastal hiking spots. Registration opened this week with a visitor quota designed to manage crowds and protect the natural environment.
The adaptive surfing competition at the Abanca Pantín Classic Galicia Pro 2026 broke all previous participation records, with two days of competition at Pantín beach in Valdoviño. The event crowned its first champions of the year in front of large crowds.
Havlíčkův Brod is expanding its cycling network with new riverside paths and an unconventional crossing of the Sázava River using a historic railway bridge. A newly opened stretch already lets residents cycle safely all the way to the neighboring town of Okrouhlice.
New Nepali companies are emerging to meet rising domestic and international demand for hemp-fiber fabric, turning cannabis cultivation into a budding textile export industry for the country.
A low-budget Chinese animated film called 'Niu Lai' ('Here Comes the Cow'), widely ridiculed online for its rough visuals, turned into a viral hit as audiences packed cinemas to see it for themselves. The film's takings rocketed from about 7,000 yuan in its opening week to more than 33 million yuan.
Plans for a new indoor swimming pool to replace Havlíčkův Brod's aging facility are almost finished, with the new complex set to include a sauna world and relaxation area. Construction is expected to begin within two years.
One of West Africa's oldest markets, Freetown's King Jimmy market, is getting more than cosmetic repairs: it is being rebuilt into a modern indoor facility. The market, which dates back to the era of the slave trade, remains a vital hub for traders in the Sierra Leonean capital.
Baxi Ferrol, a basketball club in Ferrol, Spain, has started a new international collaboration with Futebol Praia Baixo of São Domingos, Cape Verde, aimed at sharing experience, values and knowledge between the two clubs. The partnership connects communities in Spain and West Africa through youth sport.
The short documentary "Five Seasons of My Childhood," by director and writer Besim Ugzmajli, is screening at the Oslo Short Film Festival, where the filmmaker hopes to return home with an award. The film blends real footage with a hybrid documentary technique.
Burkina Faso international Issa Kabore has officially joined English Championship club Wrexham on a three-year contract through the 2028-29 season, following a successful loan spell with the club. The right-back's arrival was confirmed by Wrexham on August 27.
A student at a business high school in Prizren found a wallet containing money and identification documents and, together with her parents, handed it in to the local police station. Officers used the documents to track down and return the wallet to its owner.
The A Gándara football pitch in Pontedeume, Spain will host the final phase of the Copa Deputación women's football tournament this Saturday, August 29. The event gives local women's teams a showcase stage in the province of A Coruña.
The town of Neda in Galicia, Spain, is reviving one of the most anticipated contests of its Festa do Pan (Bread Festival), an event officially recognized as being of Tourist Interest to Galicia. Entries for the empanada competition open on Friday, August 28.
The city council of Ferrol, Spain voted unanimously to name the city's auditorium after Álvaro Lamas, a local musician who died this past January, as a tribute to his career. The renaming, effective this Thursday, gives the community a lasting public honor for one of its own.
A newly asphalted road from Šumiac to the summit of Kráľova hoľa in Slovakia's Low Tatras is being called the country's most beautiful cycling climb. The smooth new surface gives cyclists safe access to one of the region's best mountain views.
The Kumari Chhen and New Kumari Niwas heritage buildings in Patan, Nepal, have been rebuilt with support from a post-earthquake reconstruction grant from the Indian government. The restoration returns an important piece of Nepali cultural heritage to the community.
Jonathan Kuminga has officially joined the Minnesota Timberwolves for the next two seasons, in a deal estimated at $12.4 million, marking a new step in the young player's NBA career.
Residents of Radostovice, near Světlá nad Sázavou in the Czech Republic, will hold a ceremony on August 29 to unveil the 'Kudějův stůl' sculpture ensemble by local sculptor Radomír Dvořák. The celebration will also include a theatrical performance about legendary local innkeeper Helena Šmolková.
In Nové Město na Moravě, a chess table across from the local primary school has been given an illustrated design by local artist Lukáš Tomek, turning it into a small piece of public art meant to draw people to stop, sit and chat. The project turns an everyday piece of street furniture into a community gathering spot.
To mark 770 years since the town's first written mention, Havlíčkův Brod in the Czech Republic will bring in mural artists in September to decorate selected pedestrian underpasses with artwork telling the story of the city. Residents can look forward to new pieces in underpasses connecting Chotěbořská Street to Vršovice and beyond.
Peñarol beat Montevideo City Torque in both clubs' debut match of the Copa AUF Uruguay, with Eric Remedi scoring the winning goal. The result puts Peñarol atop its group, level on points with fellow opener-winner Danubio.
A Queensland woman gave birth to healthy twins conceived through an unplanned natural pregnancy that happened to coincide with a surrogate IVF embryo transfer, resulting in twins with different biological parents. Both babies were born on the same day in November 2025, in a situation so rare that Australian state surrogacy law had never anticipated it.
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in Jose Mourinho's first home match as the club's coach. Vinicius Junior also scored, with two assists from Jude Bellingham, as Madrid moved to two wins from two in La Liga.
Savio scored on his Tottenham debut as Spurs beat Charlton 5-1 to advance to a third-round League Cup tie against Liverpool. The win came days after Tottenham's season-opening Premier League loss to Brentford.
Matthew Brennan won stage five of the Vuelta a Espana in a bunch sprint finish, holding off Jordi Meeus for his second stage victory of the race. Overall leader Tadej Pogacar stayed safely in the pack and retained the race's red jersey.
The University of Pristina awarded honorary doctorates to former US Congressman Joseph J. DioGuardi and his wife Shirley Cloyes DioGuardi, recognizing their decades of advocacy for Kosovo throughout its path to statehood.
Croatian player Luka Sučić made a strong entrance into the Spanish league, scoring against Real Madrid in what was described as a great start to his season in La Liga.
Amar Dedić recorded two assists in Newcastle's victory, just eight days after signing for the club — his second start already, marking a strong start to his career with the English Premier League side.
Croatia is introducing a new contactless toll collection system called Crolibertas across its road network, which will also bring changes benefiting people with disabilities who are exempt from paying tolls.
Samantha Navarro is marking three decades since the release of her debut solo record with a celebratory concert at Sala Zitarrosa in Montevideo. The Uruguayan singer-songwriter wrote and performed all the material on the album, which remains a beloved touchstone for fans of her surreal, humor-laced songwriting.
Playa Flamingo, in Santa Cruz, will host the first Whale and Dolphin Festival of Guanacaste from August 28-30, featuring open-water whale-watching tours, an immersive museum, beach cleanup days, and marine science training sessions. The event pairs conservation education with a community celebration of the region's marine wildlife.
Construction of a new roundabout in Sarajevo, along with an accompanying service road, has been completed, marking the final phase of the project. It opens to traffic starting tomorrow.
Zambian golfer Gilbert Chalwe fired a flawless 7-under 65 over 36 holes on Day 2 of the 94th Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open at Uganda Golf Club, overtaking first-round leader Joseph Kasozi to grab a one-shot lead.
Mujer Semilla, a self-organized open-air art gallery run by women in and around Aiguá, opened a call for artists, workshop leaders and service providers to submit proposals by September 11 for the sixth edition of its Women's Arts Festival, to be held in March 2027.
An exhibition of portraits of Mother Teresa opened in Pristina's square named after her, marking the anniversary of her birth with a public celebration around her statue in the Kosovo capital.
Neil Gilson, a former international athlete, completed a 230-mile swimming challenge across Switzerland's ten largest lakes, finishing with a tough 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman.
The Uruguayan city of Paysandú will host the Caminos en Ruta 2026 food festival from September 11-13, bringing together artisans, entrepreneurs and exhibitors from across the country along with local wineries and craft breweries.
Roger Federer made a return appearance at the US Open, playing two exhibition matches and defeating former top-level opponents in front of a delighted New York crowd. Fans got a nostalgic taste of the retired champion's game once again.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after a standout season, with the PFA also naming its Team of the Season.
A new collective exhibition, "Archaeology of a Portrait," opened at Pristina's "Burgu i Idealit" museum, organized by NGO "Art i ngujuar" together with "Molla e kuqe," giving local artists a curated showcase for their work.
Croatian tennis player Borna Gojo won a lopsided first-round US Open qualifying match, dropping just five games, and now sits one step closer to reaching the main draw of a Grand Slam.
Ferrol's fishermen's guild is turning local razor clams and barnacles into a free public showcooking event on the town's waterfront, celebrating the ría's seafood and giving residents a hands-on taste of the local catch.
The 12th edition of Romanian Film Days in Chișinău will premiere four acclaimed Romanian films, fresh from festivals like Venice and Locarno, giving Moldovan audiences their first chance to see them on the big screen.
The town of Orašje in Bosnia and Herzegovina is hosting Croatian Film Days, a festival screening 15 films, opening Saturday with a program dedicated to actor Ivo Gregurević. The event gives residents of the small town a rare local chance to see a full slate of Croatian cinema.
For the eleventh consecutive year, an Orthodox liturgy was held at the summit of Golem Krchin, 2,341 meters up on the Dešat mountain range in North Macedonia. Numerous hikers and believers climbed to the peak to take part in the service, led by Archimandrite Kiril with the blessing of Bishop Partenij, continuing a tradition organized by the Bigorski Monastery.
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi contributed a goal and an assist in his first full appearance for Coventry City, in a Carabao Cup match. The performance gives him an early confidence boost as he works to rediscover his best form and establish himself at the club.
The town of Jimramov in the Vysočina region is hosting the 37th edition of the Otevřeno Jimramov multi-genre festival this weekend, with twenty concerts from Czech and international artists plus community happenings in the town park and square.
Silver Strikers Ladies thrashed Nsingizini Hotspurs 5-1 to book a spot in the semi-finals of the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifier, a run hailed by National Women's Football Committee chairperson Adelaide Migogo as proof of the rising quality of Malawi's domestic women's football league.
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have completed a two-year deal to sign Liberian international attacking midfielder Sheku Sheriff from Liberia's LPRC Oilers. The 26-year-old left-footed playmaker joins Malawi's reigning champions to add creativity to head coach Wedson Nyirenda's squad.
The Victorious Ladies Conference, now in its 12th year, is returning to Blantyre, Malawi from August 27-29 to offer spiritual and professional development programming for women. The event, organized by Fountain of Victory Church, is open to women of all ages, backgrounds and denominations.
Malawi's Flames Legends Association, which supports the welfare of the country's former football players, received a K8 million boost from two corporate sponsors. Simama Hotel led the contributions with K5 million, helping the association fund its upcoming welfare activities for retired players.
Educator and historian Gerardo Garay Montaner is presenting his new book on the early educational history of the Waldensian community in Uruguay's Colonia department this Saturday at Colonia Valdense's Sala Morel. The book examines the founding years of schooling among Waldensian settlers and the challenges they faced.
A young tennis player from Split, Croatia achieved a career milestone by winning his first-ever Grand Slam qualifying match. The victory puts him one step closer to reaching the main draw of the US Open.
Sergej Jakirović rotated his Hull City squad for the match against Stoke and the team still advanced to the next round of the EFL Cup.
A young Croatian forward returned to competitive play after recovering from a serious injury and scored a goal just 17 minutes into his comeback match. The quick strike capped an emotional return to the pitch.
CIM METAL SA planted 150 trees, including nere, baobab, and Kigelia africana saplings, on Ouagadougou's green belt in the Tanghin neighborhood. The company said the initiative aims to help preserve the environment while supporting local market-gardening activities on the site.
In the Covas district of Ferrol, Spain, local residents have spent 57 consecutive years building and decorating parade floats for the Santa Comba festival, giving their own time, labor and imagination to keep the tradition going. The celebration needs no grand stage -- just people who keep showing up year after year to carry it forward.
The Industrial Campus of Ferrol is taking part in the 39th Abanca Pantín Classic Galicia Pro by designing and manufacturing the eight trophies that will go to the competition's winners. The hands-on project gives engineering and design students real-world experience contributing to one of Spain's best-known surfing events.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has embraced puppetry for the first time in the franchise's 60-year history, teaming up with Jim Henson's studio to bring fabric-and-felt alien life forms to the screen. The show's creators explain why, after decades of Star Wars having all the puppet fun, they finally decided it was time for Star Trek to try it too.
The public library in Naron, Spain will host two free activities on August 28 for children aged 3 to 12, including games and a scavenger hunt teaching responsible consumption habits. The event is part of the town's summer program for local families.
A team of about 100 technicians spent roughly twenty hours packing and transporting the precious 68-meter Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England, from France to London on loan. The careful handling echoes the ceremonial loan once arranged to bring the tapestry to Britain for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953.
The regional government of Galicia, Spain accelerated renovation works at the CPI San Sadurniño school complex so students return to upgraded facilities. A Xunta regional delegate visited the site this week to check on the progress of the improvement works ahead of the new school year.
Francis A. Dine, a student at BlueCrest University in Monrovia, has been chosen to represent Liberia at the Africa's Next Supermodel competition in Kenya this November. She was discovered and recommended for the continental contest after her runway ambitions caught attention at home.
The "Kultura na ulice" (Culture in the Streets) program is bringing top-tier music and art performances to public spaces across Sarajevo for its fifth edition. The festival opens Friday, August 28 at 8pm in the park at Trg Heroja with a performance by the CordAria Duo, violinists Azmir Halilović and Zanin Berbić.
Auckland City FC defeated Central Coast 2-0 in the OFC Men's Champions League final at Four R Stadium in Ba, Fiji, breaking through after a scoreless first half. The victory secures the New Zealand club's title in Oceania's premier men's club football competition.
Five Pacific Island nations will compete in the Oceania Netball World Cup qualifiers being held in Tonga from September 14 to 18, the first time the tournament has been hosted there. The qualifiers determine which nations advance toward the Netball World Cup.
After earthquake-damage repairs, officials in Aomori, Japan used the traditional hikiya technique to move the 360-tonne keep of Hirosaki Castle more than two metres back toward its original spot. About 1,800 people gathered over the weekend to haul the fortified tower using ropes and rollers, chanting together as part of the ongoing restoration effort.
Seven-foot-three center Kai Sotto made an inspired return to Gilas Pilipinas after time away from the national team. Sotto, now married, is also expecting his first child, adding a personal high point to his on-court comeback.
Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Džeko was brought on as a substitute for Schalke and turned the match around, scoring two goals himself. In less than an hour on the pitch he was directly involved in three of his team's goals and also set up a fourth.
The small village of Příložany threw a festival-sized celebration this past weekend for its volunteer fire brigade's 90th anniversary, folding the milestone into the town's traditional harvest festival. Good weather and a full community turnout made it, locals say, a celebration they'll be talking about for years.
The North Macedonian city of Gostivar is holding two nights of free outdoor film screenings in the City Park on September 3 and 4 to mark the country's Independence Day. The screenings are open to all residents at no charge.
Ahead of a major robotics competition in Beijing, a humanoid robot demonstrated practical restaurant-service skills, gripping a snack with tongs, placing it in a microwave and setting the timer, all judged for accuracy. The event showcases how far humanoid robots have progressed at handling everyday household and service tasks.
Writer Nadiya Harmaziy of Kropyvnytskyi has been awarded the Ukrainian-French 'Honor of the Fatherland' Order of Queen Anna. She received the honor on August 20 in Kyiv, on the eve of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence.
The Tomylo family, who farm near the village of Pavlysh in Ukraine's Kirovohrad region, had a bumper corn crop this year but found no buyers because yields were unusually high everywhere. After 64-year-old farmer Volodymyr Tomylo appealed on social media, Ukrainians across the country stepped in and bought all 6,000 corn cobs within three days.
Jaime Dominguez is bringing his 'Romper el Silencio' (Break the Silence) challenge to Ferrol on August 26, running one kilometer for every suicide as a way to raise public awareness about mental health. The project uses sport to open conversation about a subject that is often kept hidden.
Ugandan singer Vinka delivered a high-energy maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala, cementing her rise as an Afropop star. The Friday night show drew a roaring crowd who sang along as she performed her biggest hits in her first headline live performance.
The courtyard of Jihlava's Horácké Theatre transforms into a summer cinema this week, screening standout documentaries from last year's Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, including the story of composer Vítězslava Kaprálová.
At the monastery church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos in the village of Galate, near Gostivar, a new dome cross and bell were consecrated in a community ceremony. Metropolitan Josif of Tetovo-Gostivar led the service and thanked the church council for its dedication and work restoring the monastery.
Following Sunday liturgy at the Saint Dimitrij church in Tearce, North Macedonia, parishioners unveiled and consecrated a new bust honoring Saint Kiril Leshochki, born 255 years ago. Metropolitan Josif of Tetovo-Gostivar led the ceremony marking the occasion for the local community.
Macedonian national team midfielder Elif Elmas has officially joined Serie A club Atalanta on a season-long loan from RB Leipzig, with the Bergamo club holding an option to sign him permanently. The transfer was completed in the closing hours of the summer window.
For the second year running, locals and visitors in Havlíčkův Brod can join guided tours uncovering the town's quirkier past — from the identity of a skeleton in the Old Town Hall's niche to the legend of a nearby chapel's miracle.
A replica medieval glass furnace will be fired up for the 11th time at an experimental archaeology site near Havlíčkův Brod, letting visitors watch craftspeople recreate historic glass, iron and ceramics techniques over a three-day festival.
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