Russia holds up to 20,000 Ukrainian civilians in captivity. One of newest is teacher who stayed in her occupied village to care for her 83-year-old mother
On 5 August, Russia detained Hanna Pyrozhenko, a resident of Pershokostiantynivka in Kherson Oblast. The 52-year-old former teacher is currently being unlawfully held in Henichesk. Her husband, who tried to find out where she was being held, was tortured by the Russians and ordered to leave the occupied village, ZaremaContinue Reading
Primary Effort ‘Changed the Conversation’ Around Wyoming’s Public Lands
A spate of pro public lands candidates won key primaries across Wyoming, including in the governor’s race. Environmentalists say they look forward to working with new lawmakers. By Jake Bolster Zach Lentsch was leading a climbing trip on Devils Tower in Wyoming’s northeast corner on Aug. 18 when he gotContinue Reading
Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says
Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.Continue Reading
Latest news bulletin | August 24th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Continue Reading
Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win elections
Kazakhstan’s new ruling Adilet Party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote, in the country’s early elections for its unicameral parliament, which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber., Read MoreContinue Reading
Virginia students challenge data center infrastructure plans
They’re not against AI. They just want communities to have a bigger say in where the infrastructure goes., They’re not against AI. They just want communities to have a bigger say in where the infrastructure goes., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
TikTok reaches $400M DOJ settlement over children’s privacy
TikTok’s privacy practices for young users were at the center of the federal lawsuit., TikTok’s privacy practices for young users were at the center of the federal lawsuit., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m
Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball sold for $3.35m. He used his hand to score against England, dubbing it the ‘Hand of God’., NewsFeed Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball has sold for $3.35m. Maradona scored against England with his hand, later calling it the ‘Hand of God’. Four minutes later,Continue Reading
Climbers escape rockfall crossing ‘Death Pass’ on Mont Blanc
Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The clim, NewsFeed Footage filmed by a climber on Mont Blanc shows rocks cascading down the Goûter Couloir, known as ‘Death Pass’. The climber and his partner stopped to help othersContinue Reading
Mum wants people to know ‘there is hope after pregnancy loss’
Hayley said the couple had always wanted to start a family and, in 2019, the pair welcomed their eldest son George. She recalled how she had a normal pregnancy with George so when she fell pregnant again in 2023, her and husband Mike were excited to grow their family. ButContinue Reading
10-year-old bug action triggered an Ubuntu Phone dev reunion
A decades-old bug on Ubuntu’s Launchpad marked as invalid at the weekend led to an impromptu reunion for many of Canonical’s former engineers. Bug #1589796 was filed in 2016 by a user who’d spent £700 on Ubuntu phone and tablet hardware but, on visiting the official website, found no documentationContinue Reading
A hidden “on switch” in human DNA has finally been decoded
Researchers have used AI to uncover the DNA signature of a key genetic “switch” involved in turning genes on. After analyzing about 500,000 DNA sequences, the model identified the initiator in roughly 60% of human genes. The breakthrough could help predict the effects of harmful mutations and eventually contribute toContinue Reading
APOD: 2026 August 24 – Comet 220P in Outburst
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 24 – Comet… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written byContinue Reading