Over 1,000 death-row inmates at Iran's Ghezel Hesar Prison enter their third week of hunger strike against executions, with some sewing their lips shut in protest of unfulfilled promises.
Google News · Aug 26, 2026
Los precios del gas natural en Europa suben a máximos desde enero de 2023, agravando la presión sobre las reservas invernales mientras Asia acapara compras globales de gas.
NZ Herald · Aug 26, 2026
Immigration New Zealand cancelled a Brazilian transgender woman's visitor visa at Santiago airport, citing concerns about funds and information accuracy. The decision has raised questions about potential discrimination despite NZ's LGBTQ+ reputation.
El País · Aug 26, 2026
Dolly Parton, la legendaria reina del country fallecida a los 80 años, se negó a respaldar abiertamente a republicanos o demócratas, pero fue clara en sus posiciones sobre derechos de mujeres, LGBTQ+, racismo y trabajadores.
Inven Global · Aug 26, 2026
Kakao Games released a major quality-of-life update for ODIN: Valhalla Rising on August 26, introducing a Guild Rally System, revamping PvP zones, and launching reward-rich events through September 30.
The New York Times · Aug 26, 2026
Dolly Parton, the legendary country music superstar who rose from rural poverty to become a global icon and entrepreneur, has died at 80. Her influence spanned music, philanthropy, and popular culture.
The Guardian · Aug 25, 2026
Prominent Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to three years for slandering 'heroes and martyrs' through decades-old sculptures, despite the law being enacted after the artworks were created.
Google News · Aug 25, 2026
UN reports Myanmar's human rights situation has plummeted to new lows, with airstrikes, illegal mining, and mass displacement of Rohingya refugees exacerbating an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
G1 · Aug 25, 2026
Human Rights Watch denuncia que Facebook e TikTok falham em detectar conteúdo de grupos armados colombianos que recrutam menores, com algoritmos que parecem promover essas mensagens.
The Japan Times · Aug 25, 2026
Japan will require all new cars sold from September 2031 to have driver monitoring systems that detect drowsy driving and phone use, aligning with international safety regulations.
Al Jazeera · Aug 25, 2026
A migrant boat carrying 15 people sank off Tunisia's coast, killing at least 12 and triggering violent protests in Ben Guerdane over lack of economic opportunities driving dangerous sea crossings.
The Guardian · Aug 24, 2026
Prince Harry has resigned from the board of African Parks after the wildlife charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses against Indigenous Baka communities in Congo, including beatings and sexual violence.
The Japan Times · Aug 24, 2026
Suzuki unveiled its first electric minivehicle, the e Sky, with a 310-kilometer range designed to appeal to gasoline car owners through affordability and ease of use.
BBC News · Aug 23, 2026
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha broke the men's half marathon world record with a time of 56:51 in Buenos Aires, reclaiming the title he lost to Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo in March.
Google News · Aug 23, 2026
The largest beef processing plant in the Pacific Northwest is being sold following Tyson's shutdown of multiple US facilities, with Washington farmers attributing the closure to state policies.
Associated Press · Aug 23, 2026
The union representing Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians has authorized a strike for the first time in the ensemble's 145-year history, signaling escalating labor tensions.
CBS News · Aug 23, 2026
Gary, Indiana residents face prolonged desperation 11 days after severe storms caused record rainfall and flooding, leaving vulnerable communities without power in sweltering conditions.
Google News · Aug 22, 2026
PlayStation 5 users are organizing a coordinated blackout protest against Sony's decision to phase out physical disc releases, citing concerns over digital-only gaming and game preservation.
The New York Times · Aug 22, 2026
Thousands in Gary, Indiana face extended power outages after devastating floods, with restoration delayed until next week in a city where one-third of residents live below poverty line.
The Express Tribune · Aug 21, 2026
Michael Johnston reveals he was closeted when cast as gay teen Corey Bryant on Teen Wolf, later crediting thousands of LGBTQ+ fans' messages with helping him understand his identity and come out publicly in 2023.
News-Medical · Aug 20, 2026
Researchers developed a 'structural causal influence' metric to measure how social determinants like poverty and crowding drive infectious disease outbreaks, bridging epidemiology and inequality research.
Nature · Aug 20, 2026
Nearly half of Ghanaian children aged 6-59 months have anemia, with significant geographic clustering in northern regions. Spatial analysis identifies maternal anemia, poverty, and lack of maternal education as key drivers.
Fox News · Aug 20, 2026
Biological parents are seeking over $100,000 from their surrogate McKenna West for allegedly breaching their surrogacy agreement after she refused their request to terminate a pregnancy following a fetal heart defect diagnosis.
Fox News · Aug 19, 2026
Minneapolis City Council advanced an ordinance requiring liquor-licensed businesses to post dress codes transparently, aiming to combat racial and discriminatory entry practices known as 'velvet rope discrimination.'
The Conversation · Aug 19, 2026
Microfinance in Asia has failed to lift the poorest out of poverty, as small loans often create debt traps rather than sustainable income. The model's flawed assumptions ignore that poor households need skills, infrastructure, and stable employment—not just capital.