Al Ahmed was charged following an alleged incident at a Bankstown property in March, where police accused him of common assault and stalking.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/domestic-violence-charges-against-bondi-hero-ahmed-al-ahmed-to-be-dropped-20260811-p60ngm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

An 18-year-old previously convicted over the 2021 home invasion of Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu has been charged with murder in a separate case.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/teen-convicted-in-toutai-kefu-attack-charged-over-separate-murder-20260811-p60ngb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

Metro Petroleum has been embroiled in a nationwide raid targeting the sale of illegal tobacco.

https://www.watoday.com.au/national/more-than-100-metro-petroleums-raided-nationwide-20260811-p60ng8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#watoday

An amber weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Thursday, when extreme temperatures are expected to peak.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/ce8ljn1ngg2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Ireland’s culinary identity is rooted in ingredients shaped by heritage, landscapes and generations of quiet expertise.

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/food-drink/dining-ireland-irish-cuisine

#IrishCentral

See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/hastings-old-town-treasure-trail-raises-money-for-macmillan-cancer-support-8877242

#worthingherald

Job cuts at Zoos Victoria will be determined within weeks as unions urge the organisation not to cut staff who teach students about wildlife and conservation.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/victoria/educators-on-the-line-in-proposed-zoos-victoria-job-cuts-20260810-p60mxx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#brisbanetimes

DRIVE35 funding of more than £47m has been awarded to 33 UK automotive projects, a round expected to leverage over £90m of total project investment.

https://bmmagazine.co.uk/news/drive35-funding-47m-automotive-projects/

The farmer, Selvi, along with her son Balamurugan, a dentist, had maintained a diverse and naturally cultivated farm of over 100 trees, including mango, teak, mahogany, and papaya

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/woman-farmer-breaks-down-as-over-100-trees-felled-for-power-tower-in-kallakurichi/article71325423.ece

‘The statutory framework clearly contemplates that the grant of permits is not automatic but subject to scrutiny based on considerations of public safety, suitability of the vehicle, and regulatory preparedness,’ the State argues

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bike-taxis-are-not-public-transport-vehicles-karnataka-tells-supreme-court/article71331806.ece

State Sports Minister says he has submitted an inquiry report to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for further action, claiming that it details ‘a series of grave violations’

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/messi-visit-row-keralas-udf-govt-weighs-anti-corruption-probe-into-argentina-football-match-plan-under-previous-ldf-regime/article71331598.ece

The 11 Premier League teams not competing in Europe this season learned their second-round opposition on Monday night

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/carabao-cup-second-round-draw-chelsea-tottenham-b3030711.html

#Independent

The actor explores claims of chemical contamination in Wales in a two-part series ‘Buried with Michael Sheen’

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/michael-sheen-toxic-chemicals-blood-b3031001.html

#Independent

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia yesterday, with the worst of the damage in the cities of Pereira and Cali - at least 164 people are dead and thousands are missing

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/colombia-earthquake-cali-hospital-pereira-37534402

#Mirror

Former Rangers player Robbie Ure has signed for a side in La Liga this summer transfer window.

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/scottish-striker-seals-seismic-la-liga-transfer-rangers-robbie-ure-8878889

#thescotsman

He reviews the status of works pertaining to Invest Telangana global summit in December

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/speed-up-hyderabad-metro-rail-phase-ii-works-in-old-city-work-out-modalities-for-additional-coaches-telangana-cm/article71332027.ece

Avgust će i ove godine ljubiteljima noćnog neba doneti jedan od najlepših prizora koje možemo posmatrati bez teleskopa.

https://ona.telegraf.rs/horoskop-astro/4376079-sutra-obavezno-pogledajte-u-nebo-i-zamislite-zelju-tacno-u-ovo-vreme-stize-cuvena-kisa-meteora

#Telegraf

Predsednik Srbije Aleksandar Vučić danas je, tokom razgovora sa meštanima sela Kušići u opštini Ivanjica, koji su kao najveći problem istakli loše stanje zgrade.

https://www.telegraf.rs/4376171-vucic-dao-sam-nalog-za-ulaganje-u-skolu-u-kusicima

#Telegraf

Srpski plivači Velimir Stjepanović, Nikola Aćin i Justin Cvetkov nisu uspeli da se plasiraju u polufinale trke na 100 metara slobodnim stilom na Evropskom.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/ostali-sportovi/4376165-najveci-plivac-srbije-posle-milorada-cavica-nije-uspeo-velimir-stjepanovic-bez-polufinala-ep

#Telegraf

Dana 10. avgusta 2026. godine u 14.45 časova, na putu Tetovo-Selce u tetovskom regionu, policijski službenici iz Policijske uprave Tetovo uhapsili su A. D.

https://www.telegraf.rs/vesti/jugosfera/4376152-burno-kod-tetova-uhapsen-napadac-koji-je-sa-mopeda-iz-automatske-puske-pucao-na-kucu

#Telegraf

“It is more important than ever to follow heat safety advice.”

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/blackpool-council-heatwave-alert-met-office-amber-extreme-heat-warning-uk-8879793

#lythamstannesexpress

Two Texas brothers died within 12 hours of each other after being gunned down while backing up their car, allegedly by their neighbor – who has been described as a “ticking timebomb” by cops.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/us-news/texas-brothers-gunned-down-while-backing-car-into-driveway-allegedly-by-ticking-timebomb-neighbor/

At the parallel market, the buying rate remained the same while the selling rate increased by N1 when compared to the previous trading rate on...The post Naira opens week’s official trading stronger, gains N5.54/$   appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/naira-opens-weeks-official-trading-stronger-gains-n5-54/

#tribune

Daniel Kinahan sounded bemused when he described the frenzy around his life as “movie stuff”, but the scenes that accompanied his trip back to Ireland were undeniably cinematic. A trip on a €53m government jet that was tracked by the public in real-time, a ring of steel around parts of Dublin as he was escorted in a bomb-proof convoy, and a long-awaited appointment at the Criminal Courts of Justice.  Perhaps the most surprising aspect, however, was the alleged criminal kingpin’s affable back and forth with the judge.  So, where does Daniel Kinahan go from here? The Irish Independent...

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/inside-the-court-as-alleged-godfather-daniel-kinahan-charged-and-jailed/a/159849102.html

There’s nothing wrong with RBA governor Michele Bullock using her central bank pulpit to talk up the threat of a rate rise. But the bank’s own forecasts say otherwise.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/rba-s-threat-of-a-rate-rise-rings-a-bit-hollow-20260811-p60n9e.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

Claims more than 95% of Ukrainian prisoners ‌of war interviewed reported experiencing torture or ill-treatment

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-torture-russia-un-war-b3030892.html

According to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, more gamers have pre-ordered the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition than the $80 Standard Edition.Continue reading at TweakTown

https://www.tweaktown.com/rss/click/news/113072/?c=news-mf

#tweaktown

The live-action animation Looney Tunes hybrid lands in Australian cinemas on September 17.

https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/coyote-vs-acme-trailer-20260811-p60ng1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Open justice advocates say Victoria’s suppression order scheme needs a major overhaul, after Premier Ben Carroll vowed to block convicted rapists from hiding their identities.

https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/rapists-no-longer-able-to-suppress-identities-under-new-laws-20260811-p60n75.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

A new heatwave is set to strike large parts of Western Europe after confirmation June and July were the region’s hottest on record.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/not-what-summers-are-meant-to-be-like-here-europe-swelters-20260811-p60nba.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga has called for timely completion, and quality execution of the ongoing Ksh 1 billion upgrade of Meru Level 5 Hospital. The project is a National Government investment aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery in Meru County and the wider region. Speaking during the inspection tour Dr. Oluga noted […]The post PS Oluga calls for quality, timely completion of Ksh1B Meru Hospital upgrade appeared first on KBC Digital.

https://www.kbc.co.ke/ps-oluga-calls-for-quality-timely-completion-of-ksh1b-meru-hospital-upgrade/

#kbc

South Africa’s 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to hosts Morocco at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) was more than a disappointing result. It signalled what many supporters have quietly feared for some time: Banyana Banyana’s golden era may have reached its natural conclusion.For a team that brought immense pride to the nation by winning the 2022 Wafcon title and reaching the knockout stages of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the expectations were understandably high. Yet their early exit in Morocco has reignited questions about the team’s direction...

https://sundayworld.co.za/news/a-good-dancer-knows-when-to-leave-the-stage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-good-dancer-knows-when-to-leave-the-stage

#sundayworld

The first witness to give evidence in the former media titan’s trial completed his evidence on day six.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-j-to-continue-evidence-in-former-2gb-broadcaster-s-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20260810-p60myz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national_nsw

TMK Energy lifted July gas production 5 per cent at its Mongolian project as it prepares for a new drilling campaign and a gas-to-power project targeting year-end operations.

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/tmk-gas-flows-rise-as-mongolia-power-play-takes-shape-20260811-p60nc7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Over the decades, generations of locals have relied on Bregg Cleaners & Tailors for services like dry cleaning and mending. And Monday marked their last day receiving orders.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12016142/regina-business-closes-after-90-years/

#globalmontreal

Anthony Albanese was dismissive after he was asked by an opposition MP to apologise for comments he made on a podcast about the Japanese prime minister's gift of melons.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/pm-rejects-claim-he-made-foul-mouthed-classless-comments-about-women-20260811-p60ndi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Stan Sport pundit Mark Schwarzer tips Liverpool for the Premier League title in 2026-27.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/soccer/schwarzer-tips-liverpool-for-premier-league-title-20260811-p60ndm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

#theage

The first witness to give evidence in the former media titan’s trial has returned to the witness box for a sixth day.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/alan-jones-trial-live-updates-complainant-j-to-continue-evidence-in-former-2gb-broadcaster-s-alleged-indecent-assault-sexual-touching-trial-20260810-p60myz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Faith Affleck runs Stars Piggly Wigglys Sanctuary in Summerland and is currently staying in Okanagan Falls with two of her rescues.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12016266/animal-sanctuary-evacuees-summerland-wildfire/

#globaltvbc

LA Councilwoman Nithya Raman accused Mayor Karen Bass of retaliation after being stripped of her homelessness committee post ahead of the election.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/nithya-raman-says-karen-bass-retaliated-by-removing-her-from-committee/

#Post

The way branch stacking has developed over the past century tells us everything about the degradation of the major parties. The post Branch stacking is not new — but this level of institutional decay is appeared first on Crikey.

https://www.crikey.com.au/2026/08/11/branch-tacking-liberal-labor-party-history/

#crikey

According to the City of Calgary, the water main ruptured around 10 a.m. Saturday which has affected water distribution to around 20 businesses in the Bowness area.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12016186/sinkhole-calgary-water-main-break/

#globalwinnipeg

ANZ’s report, released on the morning of the RBA’s August interest rate decision, expects the biggest price hits to be in Sydney and Melbourne.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/property-prices-could-slump-by-almost-15-per-cent-major-bank-warns-20260811-p60n7r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed