Day: August 27, 2023
Wagner chief Prigozhin’s death in plane crash confirmed by genetic tests, Russian inquiry says
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner paramilitary group, following a plane crash on Wednesday has been confirmed by formal genetic analysis, Russia’s Investigative Committee said Sunday.
Zimbabwe’s opposition alleges ‘gigantic fraud’ in vote that extends the ZANU-PF party’s 43-year rule
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader on Sunday alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” in the country’s election after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner and international observers reported an atmosphere of intimidation against voters.
Zimbabwe’s opposition alleges ‘gigantic fraud’ in vote that extends the ZANU-PF party’s 43-year rule
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader has alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared the winner of another troubled election in the southern African nation
How 18th-century pineapple plantations turned Maui into a tinderbox
Land privatization and water depletion set the stage for the Lahaina fire 150 years ago. Now, land companies may benefit even moreIn the late 18th century, when the Hawaiian Kingdom became a sovereign state, Lahaina carried such an abundance of water t…
‘We can do one big celebration’: Ohio couple shares birthday with new twins
Scierra Blair and her fiance, Jose Ervin Jr, were born a year apart on 18 August, and newborn twins were born on their joint birthday A couple in Cleveland overcame odds that are much higher than those confronting people struck by lightning to have twi…
The Low-Stakes Race to Crack an Encrypted German U-Boat Message
A ramshackle team of American scientists scrambled to decode the Nazi cipher before the time ran out. Luckily, they had a secret weapon.
Prigozhin’s final months were overshadowed by questions about what the Kremlin had in store – POLITICO
Prigozhin’s final months were overshadowed by questions about what the Kremlin had in store POLITICOView Full Coverage on Google News
Wagner boss Prigozhin confirmed dead in plane crash – Moscow
Genetic analysis of the bodies was carried out following Wednesday’s crash, Russian officials say.