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/

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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

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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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

NYC First Lady Rama Duwaji is traveling to Syria and Lebanon with a taxpayer-funded NYPD security detail, despite federal warnings.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/nyc-first-lady-rama-duwaji-traveling-to-syria-lebanon-with-nypd-detail-sources/

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The 17-year-old driver in last year's fatal crash in Marin County has been denied diversion, and the families of the four teens who were killed remain divided over how she should be punished.

https://sfist.com/2026/08/10/teen-driver-in-marin-county-crash-that-killed-four-passengers-denied-diversion/

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Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/australia-news-live-albanese-tells-labor-caucus-he-expects-gambling-bill-to-pass-with-coalition-support-over-100-killed-in-colombia-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake-20260811-p60n4o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Sections of Melbourne’s Chinese community embraced Australian rules football long before names such as Barassi, Jesaulenko and Silvagni became synonymous with the code.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/how-a-director-s-love-of-the-speccy-turned-into-a-film-about-a-chinese-football-team-20260807-p60mgl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

The Albanese government says the first H5N1 vaccines will be administered to native animals in captivity over the coming weeks.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-to-roll-out-bird-flu-vaccines-for-wildlife-most-at-risk-20260811-p60n8p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

If you have the opportunity to buy a painting by an artist on the ascent, should you? Here’s what to think about first.

https://www.smh.com.au/money/investing/from-1000-to-half-a-million-how-to-build-a-valuable-art-collection-20260811-p60n7z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Westrich Pacific said it plans to undertake a major, multi-phase redevelopment of Edmonton City Centre mall, with new residential, retail, entertainment and wellness options.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12016342/edmonton-city-centre-mall-sale-redevelopment/

#globalmontreal

A lobbyist being investigated by the state’s corruption watchdog says invoices sent under a fake name were just “silly humour”.

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/nsw/he-thought-it-was-funny-emails-from-fake-staffer-jessica-exposed-at-icac-20260811-p60n81.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

Summer McIntosh already holds four individual world records. Now the Canadian superstar is targeting Titmus’ 200m freestyle mark at the Pan Pacs – and a place alongside Shane Gould in swimming history.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/swimming/she-s-the-world-s-best-female-swimmer-and-she-wants-ariarne-titmus-world-record-20260811-p60n92.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport

The inmate was allegedly punched and dragged across the sleeping quarters by a corrections officer at the Lautoka Remand Centre in the country’s west.

https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/shock-footage-shows-australian-bashed-in-fijian-jail-20260811-p60n6m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

Discussions over move for Hearts boss pre-dated Danny Rohl exit

https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/rangers/latest-rangers-news/rangers-reveal-thinking-behind-derek-mcinnes-appointment-as-they-opt-for-klopp-over-guardiola-8849616

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With Haitian TPS ending and ICE arrests surging, Miami’s Haitian community faces an uncertain future.

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/opinion/opinion-miami-leaders-cant-stay-silent-as-haitian-tps-ends-40575498/

Top spot on Maxim's hot 100 requires beauty, brains and business power, but where are the gold-standard celebrities today?

https://www.hellomagazine.com/us/917237/every-winner-of-the-maxim-hot-100-see-how-they-look-today/

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Brighton and Hove Albion have tweaked their transfer policy during the summer window

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/welbeck-march-van-hecke-fabian-hurzelers-response-to-brighton-sales-says-everything-about-new-transfer-policy-8849779

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Chessington World of Adventures is set to reopen on Tuesday, August 11, following a water outage.

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/emergency-incident/chessington-world-of-adventures-open-as-usual-on-tuesday-after-water-outage-forces-theme-park-to-close-8848478

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The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

https://abcnews.com/International/colombia-earthquake-fatalities-buildings-collapsed/story?id=135518897

Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh abandons his proposed takeover of Championship club Derby County.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm2gk7l7yl7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

From falling in love on a movie set to a decade-long relationship that ended in a bitter split and legal battles, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s ups and downs.

https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-romance-timeline-4095601/

#hollywoodlife

Applying for a UK visa for study, work, business, or family relocation is a major task. While online forms may look simple, Home Office staff follow very strict rules.The post 10 mistakes people make when applying for UK Visa appeared first on Tribune Online.

https://tribuneonlineng.com/10-mistakes-people-make-when-applying-for-uk-visa/

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

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/political-opinion-with-alison-bennett-mp-another-week-of-my-summer-tour-8848716

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While it was reported this week that Andy Burnham was prepared to ‘explore every option’ to keep Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers in jail, Downing Street has since played down the prospect of an imminent carve-out to keep the pair behind bars

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pc-andrew-harper-early-prison-release-b3030390.html

Sen. John Fetterman warned that Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to streamer Hasan Piker could cost Democrats a crucial Michigan Senate seat.

https://nypost.com/2026/08/10/us-news/fetterman-dares-el-sayed-to-stick-with-piker-claims-michigan-nominee-has-little-man-syndrome-energy/

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A staggering 230 people crossed the Channel in a single boat on Monday, eclipsing a record of 165 set just last month. Home affairs correspondent Holly Bancroft takes a closer look at the changing face of Channel crossings – and why it could be more dangerous for asylum seekers, and possibly even more lucrative for people-smugglers

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/channel-crossing-mega-dinghy-migrants-small-boats-b3030373.html

#independent

When Erick Thompson decided he had to flee with his family as a wildfire roared towards Summerland, B.C., around 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, he also knew he had to keep filming.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12015240/why-information-officer-kept-camera-rolling-even-as-he-fled-b-c-wildfire-with-family/

#chbcnews