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Mob Burns Nigerian Woman To Death Over Alleged Blasphemy Claim: Police

A mob burnt a woman to death in central Nigeria over the weekend after accusing her of blasphemy against Islam, police said Monday.

Nicolas Maduro Vows To Declare "Republic In Arms" If US Attacks Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on Monday said he "would constitutionally declare a republic in arms" if the South American country were attacked by forces that the United States government has deployed to the Caribbean.

Nestle Sacks CEO Over "Romantic Relationship" In Office

Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an "undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate".

Chinese Mining Company Accused Covering Up Major Toxic Spill In Zambia

A Chinese-owned mining company has been accused of covering up the extent of a disastrous toxic spill in Zambia that polluted a major river that millions rely on with cyanide and arsenic.

Robert F Kennedy Jr 'Endangering' All Americans, Health Agency Ex-Chiefs Warn

Nine former leaders of the top US health body sounded the alarm Monday about the Trump administration's evisceration of the agency and warned that vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is "endangering every American's health."

Ukraine's Children Start New School Year In Underground Classrooms To Avoid Russian Bombs

Pupils were returning to schools in Ukraine on Monday for the start of the new academic year in the hope of being able to study safely under the shadow of Russia's invasion.

Indonesians Burn Down Regional Parliaments Over Politicians' High Salaries

The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.

What To Know About Indonesia's Nationwide Unrest Over Lawmakers' Perks

The wave of violent protests that have swept across Indonesia and left seven people dead is being seen as a major test for President Prabowo Subianto.

Ex-Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Tapped As UK Economic Adviser

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Departs for Rare China Trip: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang for Beijing on Monday afternoon to attend a military parade marking the end of World War II, a rare overseas visit that will underscore his ties with both China and Russia

How A US Professor Draws Every President And First Lady In 4 Steps

John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.

"It's Getting Late": Trump Claims India "Offered To Cut Tariffs To Nothing"

US President Donald Trump claimed Monday that India has offered to reduce its tariffs on US goods to zero, underlining that New Delhi should have done it years ago.

Ties With India "One-Sided Disaster": Trump After PM Modi Meets Xi, Putin

Hours after PM Modi and Xi Jinping met - on the sidelines of the SCO summit in China, at which the two, and Vladimir Putin, discussed global trade challenges from the US' tariffs - Donald Trump doubled down over his 50 per cent tariff on India.

Opinion | Great American Exodus: Indian Scholars Are Fleeing US - But To Where?

As US politics under Trump drives out young researchers, India has an opportunity to lure its brightest scientific minds back. Tamil Nadu is leading the way, but a national strategy is urgently needed.

French Streamer Says 'Didn't Kill' Co-host In Live Broadcast

A French streamer whose colleague died during a live broadcast denied responsibility on Monday, in a case that has pitted the government against the Kick platform and spotlighted extreme online stunts.

Over 800 Killed, 2,800 Injured In Afghanistan Earthquake: What We Know So Far

More than 800 people were killed and thousands more injured as a major earthquake struck southeastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, one of the worst such disasters in the country in recent years.

Xi Jinping Seeks Development Bank For SCO To Counter US-Led System

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would accelerate the creation of an SCO development bank on Monday at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin, as he seeks to expand the organization's influence and scope.

How Search For The Titanic Masked A Top-Secret Cold War Spy Operation

In the early hours of September 1, 1985, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder flickered onto the monitors in the command centre of the research vessel Knorr. The team was searching the Atlantic seabed for the shipwreck of the Titanic.

5 Killed As Pak Army Helicopter Crashes In PoK

An army helicopter crashed in northern Pakistan on Monday, killing all five people on board, the military said.

Plane Carrying EU's Top Leader Suspected Of Russian GPS Jamming

A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hit by radar jamming over Bulgaria in a suspected Russian operation, a spokesperson said Monday.