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August 4, 2026

Thai police nab four Africans over fake dollar scam

Thai police have arrested four African nationals in Bangkok for allegedly operating a fake dollar scam targeting wealthy investors by falsely claiming ordinary paper could be transformed into genuine

African scam
August 4, 2026

Dubai correctional, penal instititions bag global human rights accreditation

Mr Al Marri said the recognition reinforced the force’s commitment on human rights strategy and applying international best practices across its rehabilitation system.

American Correctional Association (ACA)
August 4, 2026

WestJet strike over, flight operations resume across Canada

The strike by the flight attendants on Sunday led to the cancellation of over 300 flights, and disruption of travel plans of several passengers.

WestJet
August 4, 2026

Dozens of migrants rescued after boat catches fire in English Channel

Over 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning.

Dozens of migrants rescued
August 4, 2026

Zelensky removes Ukrainian ambassador to U.S.

According to Ukrainian media, Ms Stefanishyna is under investigation by the country’s anti-corruption agency on suspicion of wrongdoing.

Olga Stefanishyna
August 4, 2026

25 U.S. states sue Trump over new trade tariffs

They accused Mr Trump of trying to impose additional costs on families and businesses and asked the court to halt tariff implementation.

United States President Donald Trump
August 4, 2026

TikTok reaches out-of-court settlement with teenagers over social media addiction lawsuit

TikTok has agreed to settle three lawsuits filed by teenagers who claimed the social app was designed to be addictive and damage their mental health.

Youths using TikTok
August 4, 2026

Cambridge’s Black professor  Jason Arday battles plagiarism claims

The claims first surfaced in 2024 when Nathan Cofnas said there would be “close to zero” Black professors in Harvard if appointments were based on merit.

Jason Arday
August 4, 2026

64,000 residents flee as wildfires ravage Washington, destroy over 700 buildings

Wildfires on the outskirts of the second-largest city in Spokane, Washington, entered a third day on Tuesday, destroying no fewer than 700 buildings.

Spokane wildfires