Britain is removing 39 asylum seekers from a barge moored in southern England after environmental samples showed legionella bacteria in the water system.
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds state’s ban on semiautomatic weapons
The Illinois Supreme Court decided to uphold the state’s current ban on the sale and possession of dozens of kinds of semiautomatic guns.
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel for Hunter Biden probe
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Friday he has appointed a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, deepening the investigation of the president’s son ahead of the 2024 election. (August 11)
Police: New York inmate used bed sheets to escape from hospital’s 5th floor
A New York man escaped police custody from the fifth floor of a hospital using bed sheets. Now, the search is on to find him.
Moscow residents afraid after drone is downed
A drone fell in western Moscow after it was shot down by air defense systems, according to the Mayor of Moscow. (August 11)
‘Burnt down to ashes’: Families search for missing people in Maui as death count climbs
Families are searching for missing loved ones as internet and cell service is still down in parts of Maui because of the deadly wildfires.
Dengue outbreak kills hundreds in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is struggling to deal with higher casualties and infections from dengue this year, with officials warning that the death toll this month could break records. (August 11)
Wild elephant killed by speeding train in India
A wild elephant succumbed to injuries after being hit by a speeding train in Northeastern Assam state on Thursday. (August 11)
Quad naval ships sail into Sydney for exercises
Naval ships from Quad Australia, the United States, India and Japan have sailed into Sydney Harbor ahead of the Exercise Malabar military drills.
Behind the deadlock with the junta, AP explains
Behind the deadlock with the junta, AP explains