Two people were hurt in a stabbing attack at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada. Police arrested a man but have not shared his name or why he did it. The attack happened amid recent threats against Sikh temples in nearby Calgary.
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The stabbing occurred early Friday morning at the Nanaksar Gurdwara temple in Edmonton.
Two people were injured, and a suspect was arrested at the scene.
Police have not identified the suspect or explained the motive.
Last week, police investigated threatening calls made to two Sikh temples in Calgary.
The World Sikh Organization called the attack troubling and linked it to growing anti-Sikh hate in Canada.
An intruder reportedly desecrated a copy of the Sikh scripture inside the temple.
The temple is closed during the police investigation.
Calgary’s mayor condemned the threats and emphasized that Sikh temples welcome everyone.
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Eight people died when a small plane crashed near a military radar site in southwestern Alaska. Two of the victims were U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers traveling to support the U.S. Air Force.
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The crash happened near the Cape Newenham radar site about 450 miles west of Anchorage.
The plane was a twin-engine Cessna 441 with two pilots and six passengers on board.
The weather was foggy and visibility dropped significantly after the crash.
The Cape Newenham site is a remote military radar location that monitors airspace near Russia, North Korea, and China.
The radar site has a gravel airstrip on a mountain slope, and pilots are advised to use GPS instruments when landing.
The two Army Corps of Engineers employees were part of a team supporting the Air Force project at this site.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the crash.
The flight was operated by Security Aviation, a charter company based in Anchorage.
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan was taken back to Adiala Jail after a court ordered a medical check-up for him. His relatives claim that he is being mistreated while in prison.
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Imran Khan is the former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
He was taken to a hospital for a medical examination by court order.
After the check-up, he returned to Adiala Jail.
His family says he is experiencing torture in prison.
The situation involves concerns about his treatment in custody.
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A top Russian economist said President Vladimir Putin is finding it hard to hide how badly Russia’s economy is doing because of the war in Ukraine. Recent drone attacks and sanctions have caused problems like shortages and inflation, and this is making it difficult for Putin as Russia prepares for a major election.
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Putin spoke to lawmakers about Russia’s economy, calling 1% GDP growth "modest" despite economic challenges.
Ukrainian drone strikes have disrupted deliveries for Wildberries, a major Russian online retailer.
Attacks on oil infrastructure caused gasoline shortages and long lines at fuel stations.
Sergey Guriev, an economist and Putin critic, said Russia’s worsening economy is a problem for the government.
Russia faces war fatigue after about 450,000 Russian troops have died since the invasion of Ukraine started in February 2022.
The Russian Supreme Court banned the anti-war party Yabloko from participating in September’s elections.
Some Russian officials warn against a new military draft because it could cause unrest and harm the country.
There might be disagreements at the top levels of the Russian government about how to handle the war and the economy.
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At least 14 people died and 121 were injured after Russian drone attacks hit a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. The attack happened in two waves, with the second strike targeting rescuers at the scene.
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The drone strike targeted the largest mall in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine.
14 people have been confirmed dead, with fears the number could rise.
121 people were injured, including 22 children and 29 in serious condition.
The attack involved two waves; the second hit emergency workers responding to the first strike.
The local mayor said drones flew very low and some people remain trapped in the rubble.
The Russian military has not commented on the attack.
The day before, Russian attacks killed 17 people in Kyiv and damaged homes, a children’s hospital, and a school.
Ukraine responded by striking Russian oil and military targets inside Russia.
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Cambodian and U.S. authorities uncovered a network using cryptocurrency to launder money for Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel. They confiscated about $7 million in cryptocurrency, seized drugs and drug-making chemicals, made arrests, and shut down criminal locations in Cambodia.
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Cambodian and U.S. anti-drug agencies worked together to find money laundering linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
About $7 million in cryptocurrency connected to the cartel was seized by Cambodian officials.
Police also took over 200 kilograms of illegal drugs and more than one metric ton of chemicals used to make drugs.
Four locations were raided in Phnom Penh and nearby Kandal province from August 1 to 5.
The Sinaloa Cartel is known for producing fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that causes many overdose deaths in the U.S.
Cambodia is mainly a transit area for drugs from the Golden Triangle region and has Chinese-led crime groups running scam centers.
Cambodian authorities have recently increased efforts to shut down these criminal operations and arrest key leaders.
The United Nations reports that Latin American cartels use Southeast Asia as a hub for drug supply, money management, and logistics.
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Russian drones attacked a busy shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, killing 14 people and wounding more than 120. Ukrainian officials and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the attack a deliberate and terrorizing act and urged the world to hold Russia accountable.
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The attack happened on Friday in Kryvyi Rih, a central Ukrainian city.
At least 14 people died and 121 were injured, including 22 children; 29 injured were in critical condition.
Two Russian drone strikes hit the shopping centre, with the second coming 30 minutes after the first, targeting emergency services.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the strikes were terrorist acts and called for global pressure on Russia.
A separate Russian strike in the Mykolaiv region killed four people, including three children.
Videos showed rescuers aiding the wounded amid smoke from the damaged shopping centre.
Kryvyi Rih is an industrial city near the front lines and has faced repeated Russian attacks during the war.
The UN reported 437 civilians killed and 2,610 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine during July, the highest monthly toll since May 2022.
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A passenger was rescued from the sea after falling from the MV Caledonian Isles ferry near the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Following this, the ferry was evacuated due to a bomb threat, and emergency services searched the vessel before disembarking 329 people safely at Ardrossan harbor.
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The MV Caledonian Isles ferry was sailing from Brodick on the Isle of Arran.
A passenger went overboard and was rescued using the ferry's fast rescue craft.
After the rescue, a bomb threat was reported on the ferry.
Emergency protocols were activated, and the ferry was thoroughly searched.
329 passengers were evacuated on foot when the ferry reached Ardrossan harbor.
Police moved passengers and others at the port to a nearby Asda car park during the search.
Vehicles on the ferry remained onboard during evacuation.
All remaining ferry sailings from Ardrossan were cancelled for the evening.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the United Kingdom with their two children after living in California since 2020. Their return highlights ongoing tensions within the royal family, especially between Prince Harry, his father King Charles III, and his brother Prince William.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their children Archie and Lilibet are moving back to the UK after six years in California.
King Charles III and Prince William have not publicly commented on the move.
The King was informed about the move just days before it was reported by the media.
The royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate, are currently vacationing in Balmoral, Scotland.
The couple is not expected to resume royal duties upon their return.
Harry and Meghan have visited the UK only twice with their children since 2020, including an event for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
The relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William remains distant, with their last known public meeting in August 2024.
Harry and Meghan have publicly spoken about their difficult experiences within the royal family, including mental health struggles and allegations of racism.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is on trial in Las Vegas for the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis told police in 2008 that he gave the gun to a passenger, who passed it to his nephew Orlando Anderson, who fired the shots that killed Tupac. Davis is charged with murder but denies guilt, and the case includes recorded interviews and a memoir he co-authored.
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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is accused of organizing Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder.
Davis said in a 2008 police interview that he handed the gun to a passenger, who then gave it to his nephew Orlando Anderson to shoot Tupac.
Orlando Anderson denied involvement before his death and died in 2008, a decade before he gave this account.
Davis faces one count of murder with a deadly weapon and has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors claim Davis wanted to retaliate for a fight between Anderson and Tupac earlier that day.
Davis spoke with detectives while investigating the death of another rapper, The Notorious B.I.G.
He later published a memoir describing events but later said parts were fictionalized.
The trial includes allegations that Davis discussed killing Tupac with Sean "Diddy" Combs.
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Britain’s railway system is preparing for more extreme weather as a strong El Niño develops, which could bring hotter summers and stormier autumns. Railway companies are investing more in climate-related upgrades to handle heat, rain, and storms that impact trains and tracks.
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Britain’s railways faced disruptions in summer 2023 due to heatwaves, including two train derailments.
El Niño, a weather pattern causing temperature changes in the Pacific Ocean, is expected to be the strongest in over 100 years.
The UK may experience increased rainfall and storms in autumn 2024 because of this El Niño.
Network Rail has increased its funding for climate adaptation projects by five times compared to 2019.
Experts say Britain’s railway infrastructure needs redesigning to handle higher temperatures and extreme weather.
Rail systems in hot countries like Spain and Saudi Arabia are built to handle temperatures up to 45-55°C; Britain may need similar upgrades.
Maintenance work like clearing drains helps short-term, but redesigning infrastructure is needed for long-term climate resilience.
Network Rail expects a warm and wet winter ahead and is planning upgrades accordingly.
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Two Russian drone strikes hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing 14 people and injuring over 120, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the second strike targeted emergency responders and called the attacks terrorist acts.
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The attacks occurred on Friday in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine.
Fourteen people died, and more than 120 were wounded; 22 of the wounded were children.
Twenty-nine people remain in serious condition, including five children.
The second drone strike hit about 30 minutes after the first one.
President Zelensky described the strikes as deliberate attacks on emergency workers.
Russia continues to increase air attacks on Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
Ukraine responded with drone strikes on Russian targets, including oil facilities and military sites.
One person was killed and four injured in a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia’s Belgorod region.
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Turkey is requesting an international arrest notice through Interpol for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is connected to a Turkish criminal case related to Israel's interception and detention of activists trying to deliver aid to Gaza.
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Turkey wants Interpol to issue a red notice for Netanyahu and another Israeli, Afek Moskovitch.
The charges include genocide, crimes against humanity, and torture.
The case involves Israeli forces attacking a flotilla of about 50 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza in May 2026.
Activists on the flotilla were detained by Israeli forces, held in prison, and later expelled.
Some activists accused Israeli forces of physical and sexual violence during detention.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir released a video mocking detained activists.
France, Italy, and Australia have also started legal actions over Israel’s treatment of the activists.
A red notice asks police worldwide to find and possibly arrest a person while waiting for extradition, but Interpol must approve the request first.
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, is in early talks to take an acting role in the Netflix comedy series The Gentlemen. This could be her first major acting job since marrying Prince Harry and stepping back from acting in 2018.
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Meghan is discussing a role in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, created by Guy Ritchie.
The Gentlemen is a comedy about a duke who becomes a drug baron.
Previous filming took place in the Cotswolds, near where Meghan and Harry plan to live in the UK.
Meghan’s last major acting role was in the US TV show Suits, where she played a lawyer until 2018.
She recently made a small appearance as herself in the comedy Close Personal Friends.
Meghan and Prince Harry plan to move back to the UK later this month with their two children.
Their children will start school in the UK in September.
Meghan hopes to grow her US-based lifestyle and cooking brand while in the UK.
Neither Meghan nor Prince Harry will return to official royal duties after moving.
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Two men were stabbed at a Sikh temple in Edmonton, Canada, on Friday morning. Police arrested one suspect, and the victims were treated for injuries that are not life-threatening. The investigation is ongoing, and no motive has been made public.
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The attack happened at the Nanaksar Sikh Temple in Edmonton.
Two men were stabbed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Police have arrested one suspect connected to the stabbing.
No reason for the attack has been shared so far.
The World Sikh Organization of Canada said this comes during a time of increased concern for Sikh communities in Canada.
Threatening calls were recently made to Sikh temples in Calgary.
Earlier in August, a Sikh truck driver was assaulted in an Edmonton Walmart, and hate crime investigators are involved.
There is a reported rise in anti-Sikh hate incidents across Canada.
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Nancy Kissinger, a philanthropist and wife of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, died at age 92 at her home in Connecticut. She was known for her work in philanthropy, government, and as a trusted advisor to her husband.
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Nancy Kissinger died at age 92 at her home in Kent, Connecticut.
She was married to Henry Kissinger, former U.S. Secretary of State, in 1974.
Nancy worked in government early on, including for New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller.
She was active in philanthropy and attended high-profile events in New York.
She was described as intelligent and influential, being able to contact CEOs directly.
Michael Bloomberg called her a wise and discreet diplomat and valued advisor.
In 1982, she had a public incident at Newark Airport involving a confrontation with a protester but was acquitted of assault.
Nancy Kissinger will be buried next to her husband at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Two-thirds of England is currently experiencing a drought caused by long periods of heatwaves and very dry weather. This drought is affecting farmers in the UK, who need to change how they work because of the changing climate.
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England is facing a drought due to months of heatwaves and dry weather.
About two-thirds of England is affected by this drought.
The dry conditions are harming British farms.
Farmers are having to adapt their methods to cope with less water.
The drought highlights ongoing changes in the climate impacting agriculture.
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Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, must pay about $13 million to the British newspaper Daily Mail after losing a privacy invasion lawsuit. They may also have to pay an additional $34 million in legal costs, depending on future decisions.
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Prince Harry and six others lost a privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
They were ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds (around $13 million) by August 28.
The group includes Elton John, anti-racism activist Doreen Lawrence, and others.
The claimants accused the publisher of illegal phone hacking and malpractice, but the court found no strong evidence.
The publisher spent over 34 million pounds on legal costs and may seek 25 million pounds more from the claimants.
The claimants had insurance covering about half of these potential costs.
The judge criticized the claimants for continuing with weak allegations.
The claimants have until October 2 to decide on appealing the decision.
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Human remains were found in Lake Powell, a large reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border, where water levels are very low due to drought. Authorities are investigating and working to identify the person to inform their family. The low water levels also threaten the dam’s ability to produce electricity for millions of people.
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Human remains were discovered on August 14 in Lake Powell by people on a houseboat.
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and National Park Service collected the remains and sent them for autopsy.
Lake Powell is one of the largest reservoirs in the U.S. and is located on the Colorado River.
Drought and climate change have caused water levels in Lake Powell to fall below 30% of capacity.
If the water drops 33 feet more, the Glen Canyon Dam will stop producing hydroelectric power.
Glen Canyon Dam provides electricity to over 5 million people across six states.
Low water levels have led to several discoveries of human remains in Lake Powell and nearby Lake Mead in recent years.
Some remains found in these reservoirs have been linked to past crimes and long-missing persons.
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