Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right British commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans for allegedly overstaying his visa, having entered the U.S. on May 14, 2019. He was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22 after failing to attend his immigration hearing, and will remain in ICE custody pending removal. Laura Loomer, a prominent Trump ally, claimed responsibility for reporting Yiannopoulos to ICE, citing his incitement of violence and illegal status, and asserting that he was in the U.S. for a concert by Ye, formerly known as Kanye West.
Walmart has settled a lawsuit from the U.S. government alleging that its pharmacies contributed to the opioid epidemic by unlawfully dispensing prescriptions, although specific settlement terms were not disclosed and the company did not admit liability. The lawsuit was part of the Department of Justice's ongoing efforts to hold accountable companies contributing to the opioid crisis, which has resulted in over 905,000 deaths in the U.S. from 1999 to 2025. Walmart had previously agreed to pay $3.1 billion in 2022 to settle related lawsuits, with other companies like CVS and Walgreens facing similar situations.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, DC, on August 28, 2026, to advocate for voting rights ahead of the midterm elections, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington. Civil rights leaders expressed concerns over recent trends and legislation, including President Trump's push for stricter voting requirements and a Supreme Court ruling that undermined provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, allowing states to redraw congressional maps in ways that may disenfranchise voters of color. Speakers, including Marc Morial and Bernie Sanders, warned that these actions threaten the foundation of democracy and the rights of Black and minority citizens, stating that the struggle for voting rights is ongoing.
The number of Australians missing in the Nepal flooding disaster has increased to 41, with three additional individuals confirmed missing overnight. The death toll stands at approximately 600, and around 93,000 people are in dire need of assistance due to the flash floods, which also left 1,924 people unaccounted for, including 517 foreign tourists. In response, Australia has deployed four crisis response team officers and four rapid response team members to support local authorities, and has pledged $5 million in humanitarian aid.
Nearly 600 days after the devastating 2025 fires in Los Angeles, victims are still waiting for over $15 billion in federal disaster aid, marking the longest delay for federal assistance in modern history. The fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures, resulted in 31 fatalities, and left approximately two-thirds of survivors displaced as of late July 2026. The Trump administration's refusal to release funds and its imposition of political conditions on federal aid requests have drawn criticism, particularly as disaster recovery from significant events typically spans several years.
The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has expanded to 60 affected areas, including newly impacted health zones of Biena and Manguredjipa, with a total of 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths, resulting in a fatality rate of 48%. In Beni, one of the hardest-hit areas, there have been 122 confirmed cases and 87 deaths, yielding a fatality rate close to 69%. The outbreak is progressing faster than response efforts, and aid group Doctors Without Borders has opened a new treatment center to improve patient care and contact tracing, as there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain of Ebola, known as Bundibugyo.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a right-wing commentator, was detained by U.S. authorities for overstaying his visa and is set to be deported after being classified as an "illegal alien" from the UK. He received a final order of removal from an Immigration Judge on July 22, having failed to attend his immigration hearing. Yiannopoulos will remain in ICE custody until his deportation is executed.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a right-wing commentator, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at New Orleans International Airport for overstaying his visa and is facing deportation after a final removal order was issued by an Immigration Judge on July 22. Yiannopoulos, who previously supported President Trump and advocated for strict immigration laws, is now described by ICE as an "illegal alien" from the UK and will remain in custody pending removal. His detention follows a public revelation from fellow far-right activist Laura Loomer, who claimed she reported his illegal status to ICE and the FBI.
The trade war initiated by President Trump with Canada is projected to inflict greater harm on the Canadian economy, raising the risk of a recession, with the US imposing 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods. In response, Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on over 700 US products valued at $20 billion, set to take effect on September 8, while experts forecast that upwards of 100,000 jobs could be lost in Canada due to the trade conflict. Although the overall impact on GDP is estimated to be a reduction of 0.3 percentage points, specific provinces like Quebec, New Brunswick, and Ontario, alongside certain sectors, are expected to face significant job losses due to their reliance on exports to the US.
A National Park Service report supports Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot-tall arch, acknowledging it will likely disrupt the historical significance and sightlines of dozens of landmarks in Washington, D.C., including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. The report emphasizes that the arch will disturb alignment among key sites, such as the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington House, which are designed to symbolically unite North and South. This 133-page document is expected to strengthen the administration's defense against a legal challenge from three veterans and historians who argue that the project impacts the integrity of the National Mall and should be subject to Congressional approval.
A climber became stranded on a 6-inch ledge over 10,000 feet high in California's Sierra Nevada after veering off the dangerous path while scaling the Mendenhall couloir. The volunteer rescue team searched for two hours before locating him, ultimately conducting a foot operation in the dark due to high winds making helicopter rescue impossible. The operation concluded in the early hours of Sunday, with the rescuer noting that the climber's perseverance was crucial to his survival.
Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, confirmed that the city is facing a blackmail situation from the Rhysida hacking group, which has demanded a ransom of 30 bitcoin, approximately €2 million or £1.7 million. The hackers have stolen 5.79 terabytes of data, including sensitive personal information, and threatened to auction it off if their demands are not met. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities emphasizing that they will not yield to the ransom demands while assessing the extent of the compromised data, which has already disrupted several city services.
Spain has requested assistance from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) to help process over 5,000 migrants who remain in Ceuta after more than 70,000 crossed illegally from Morocco in late July. The Spanish Interior Minister has asked for 10 additional Frontex officers for screening, while protests from local residents against the migrants have turned violent, resulting in the arrest of 12 migrants and the expulsion of 11. Due to international law and court rulings, Spain is unable to expedite the deportation process for the remaining migrants without individual assessments.
A 97-year-old woman named Guna Maya Bohara was rescued from flood debris in Nepal after a four-hour operation and is currently recovering in the hospital. Her great-nephew described her as looking like "a warrior" following the rescue, which took place amidst devastating flash floods that have claimed hundreds of lives. These floods are believed to have been triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayan border region with Tibet.
Greenland is forming a truth and reconciliation commission to address a forced contraceptive scheme affecting at least 4,000 Greenlandic Inuits, including girls as young as 12, from the 1960s to the 1990s. A joint Danish-Greenlandic inquiry found that Danish authorities aimed to reduce birth rates under the guise of improving living standards, but experts could not unanimously determine if this constituted genocide, prompting calls for international judicial involvement. Following Denmark's apology for "systematic discrimination" last year, the Danish parliament has approved compensation of up to 300,000 Danish crowns (approximately $46,758) for the affected women.
Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki each scored twice in Manchester City's 4-1 victory against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. Yeremy Pino scored a consolation goal for Palace from a freekick, while Phil Foden contributed two assists, and teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi made his debut after signing for £86 million ($116 million). This win marks a comeback for City after a challenging start to the season, as they seek to adapt under new manager Enzo Maresca.
Scientists are investigating the causes of the recent flooding disasters in Nepal and Tibet, focusing on the potential links to climate change. The flooding is part of a broader trend of increasingly severe weather events observed globally in recent months. Expert guests, including the Director General of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development and a Dean at City University of Hong Kong, discuss the implications of these disasters and the lessons that can be learned.
Two men stole a priceless 200-carat platinum and diamond necklace worth several million dollars from Vienna's Museum of Applied Arts by smashing a glass display case, fleeing the scene in broad daylight. The necklace, designed for Egypt's deposed Queen Nazli in 1939 and consisting of 673 precious stones, was part of an exhibition by Van Cleef and Arpels. This incident is part of a rising trend of high-profile museum thefts in Europe, including a previous case where thieves stole jewelry worth $102 million from the Louvre in under eight minutes.
Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana after overstaying his visa, having legally entered the U.S. in May 2019. He received a final order of removal from an immigration judge on July 22 after failing to attend his immigration hearing. Currently listed in ICE custody, Yiannopoulos's detention sparked attention given his previous support for immigration enforcement, and Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, claimed to have reported him to ICE.
Ratko Mladic, the war criminal known as the "Butcher of Bosnia," died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84 while serving a life sentence for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity related to the Srebrenica Genocide, where over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys were killed in July 1995. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed the seriousness of Mladic's crimes following his death, while Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic criticized the UN war crimes court for not permitting Mladic's early release for medical treatment. Mladic was indicted on 20 offenses in 1995, which included genocide and mass expulsions, against the backdrop of the longest siege of a capital city in modern history that resulted in over 11,500 deaths in Sarajevo.
Greenland's justice minister stated that the government cannot conclude whether genocide occurred against the Inuit community due to the use of forced contraception in the 1960s and 70s, after two differing expert reports were released. Between 1966 and 1970, about 4,500 Greenlandic women and girls, some as young as 13, were fitted with intra-uterine devices under a program managed by Danish doctors, leading to widespread concerns about consent and rights violations. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced a compensation of 300,000 Danish crowns (approximately $46,800) to each affected woman and acknowledged Denmark's role in systemic discrimination against Inuit women.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to cease military aid to the Peshmerga, the Kurdish security force in Iraq, which previously received $61 million in assistance for the fiscal year 2026. As of late May, there have been 158 missile or drone attacks by Iran and Iranian-backed militias against Iraqi Kurdistan, raising concerns that cutting off support could create a power vacuum favoring Iran. The current memorandum of understanding, which provides this military assistance, is set to expire on September 30, coinciding with the withdrawal of the last remaining US troops from Iraq.
Milo Yiannopoulos, 41, has reportedly been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana, as confirmed by the agency's records. Known for his provocative and controversial statements, including those targeting various social groups, Yiannopoulos was a prominent supporter of Donald Trump during the 2016 election, although he later criticized the former president, claiming Trump "has lost his way." The reasons behind his detention remain unclear, with neither ICE nor Yiannopoulos providing comments on the situation.
After six months of conflict, Iran's regime remains firmly in control despite extensive U.S. and Israeli military operations that began with an intense bombing campaign, killing 3,375 Iranians and resulting in over 33,000 injuries as reported by the World Health Organization. While Iran's military capabilities have been significantly reduced, it continues to leverage control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, which has exacerbated global fuel prices and caused economic disruptions. The U.S. military still maintains a presence in the region but faces challenges due to depleted munitions stockpiles and ongoing questions about the sustainability of air operations.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to initiate a deportation campaign targeting foreign nationals living irregularly in the country, primarily affecting the estimated 500,000 Venezuelans without permission out of a total of 2.8 million Venezuelan residents. This policy represents a shift from previous administrations' efforts to provide legal pathways for migrants and has faced backlash from opposition politicians who criticize it as xenophobic and populist. De la Espriella's government aims to first deport individuals committing crimes and those with expired Temporary Protection Permits, but critics warn that without effective border control, deportations may not resolve the underlying issues of illegal immigration.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish the US Space Academy, the country's first training facility for prospective space professionals, announced during an event for the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The academy aims to attract and train top talent for the US Space Force, NASA, and the civilian flight industry, and will be advised by a presidential commission led by NASA administrator Jared Isaacman and key administration officials. During the same event, Trump honored the four members of the Artemis II crew with the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, further emphasizing his administration's commitment to space exploration, including plans for returning astronauts to the moon by 2028.
Norwegians are in mourning following the death of King Harald V at age 89, who passed away in hospital after 35 years on the throne, leading to an outpouring of grief including an estimated 10,000 people lining the streets for his coffin procession. His son, Haakon VIII, has taken the throne amidst national mourning, with plans for an oath-taking ceremony on Tuesday and a period of remembrance marked by lowered flags and cancelled social events. The late king has been celebrated as an inclusive and empathetic leader, with tributes pouring in from political leaders, European royals, and citizens, acknowledging his legacy and impact on the nation.
Following the A66 crash that killed two officers, Cleveland police have arrested a total of 24 individuals as part of an investigation into organized crime. The latest seven arrests include four men aged 21 to 40 on suspicion of serious crimes such as arson and criminal damage, as well as three others held for threats to kill and possession of criminal property. Additionally, police seized £15,000 in cash and Class A drugs, along with a Mercedes car during these operations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin aims to avoid direct military confrontation with NATO despite escalating rhetoric towards the UK and its allies, as Western officials believe these threats are consistent with Russia's military strategy to pressure the West. Despite Putin’s claims to the contrary, the Ukraine war has intensified, with Russia suffering casualties of 6,000 soldiers a month from combat, which exceeds its recruitment rates, although there are no signs of a shift towards mass mobilization. Observers note that Russia is likely to continue hybrid activities, such as cyber-attacks and sabotage, as it faces increasing internal pressure while also making slow territorial gains in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has ordered an increase in long-range drone strikes against Russia, aiming to launch at least "1,000 drones" daily, up from the current 300. Recent Russian attacks have resulted in multiple casualties across Ukraine, including at least one death and several injuries in the Kyiv region, as well as casualties in Sumy, Kherson, and Kharkiv. Additionally, Ukrainian forces successfully targeted an oil refinery in Russia, which is approximately 1,000 kilometers from the front line, contributing to damage to Russian military production and fuel supplies.