Robert J. O’Neill, ex-Navy SEAL arrested in Texas who said he shot Bin Laden: What we know
The man who in 2014 said he fired the shot that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was arrested in Frisco last week on two misdemeanor charges.
Day: August 28, 2023
Zimbabwe’s opposition alleges ‘gigantic fraud’ in vote that extends the ZANU-PF party’s 43-year rule
Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has alleged “blatant and gigantic fraud” in the country’s recent election, following President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s victory. International observers have also reported an atmosphere of intimidation aga…
Adani’s bid to remake Mumbai slum spurs residents’ doubts, favouritism claims – Reuters India
Adani’s bid to remake Mumbai slum spurs residents’ doubts, favouritism claims Reuters IndiaView Full Coverage on Google News
Record number of Australians at risk of mortgage stress as RBA interest rate rises bite
Roy Morgan research shows 1.5 million people – almost a third of all mortgage holders – are spending 25 to 45% of their income on their home loanFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app o…
US: Jacksonville shooter killed Black shoppers with legally purchased guns; President Biden condemns white supremacy
The shooter, Ryan Christopher Palmeter, lived with his parents in a suburb of Jacksonville, Sheriff T.K. Waters told a news conference. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The beekeepers who don’t want you to buy more bees
The craze for honeybees, especially among corporations eager to demonstrate their green bona fides, now presents a ecological challenge around the world.
3 US Marines Killed. 20 Wounded, In Osprey Crash During Training Exercise In Australia
USA Today: 3 US Marines killed, 20 injured after aircraft crash in Australia during training exercise Three U.S. Marines died and 20 others were injured after a Marine Corps aircraft crashed in Australia during a training exercise Sunday, of…
Didi says it has agreed to sell its smart car development arm to Xpeng, one of China’s largest EV makers, for ~$744M (Bloomberg)
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Didi says it has agreed to sell its smart car development arm to Xpeng, one of China’s largest EV makers, for ~$744M — Didi Global Inc. has agreed to sell its smart car development arm to Xpeng Inc. for HK$5.84 billion ($…
Inside the HIV vaccine trial that could be ‘the last roll of the dice’ this decade – CNN
Inside the HIV vaccine trial that could be ‘the last roll of the dice’ this decade CNN
Japan suspends launch of rocket carrying moon lander because of winds
The launch was cancelled because wind conditions in the upper atmosphere did not satisfy constraints, MHI’s launch services unit said in a post on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, 24 minutes before the planned launch time.