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Lions, tigers from notorious zoo in Argentina begin journey to wildlife sanctuaries
Thirty lions and tigers that were kept alive – barely – for years in cramped concrete cages at a closed Argentine zoo began entering jumbo-size transport crates on Friday as they embarked on ambitious…
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 2 other places
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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices
"The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet or an aircraft carrier, by issuing an order or by delivering an election speech," said Iran's deputy foreign minister.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Video shows moment fighter jet crashed into mountain in Washington state
A new video shows the moment a fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington State in June. The pilot survived. Mark Strassmann has the details.
Places mentioned: Washington
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At least two killed as magnitude 7.7 quake hits Indonesia
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Race to reach trapped Colombia quake survivors offers hope
PEREIRA/BOGOTA, Colombia, Aug 14 - Rescuers in Colombia raced to free survivors still trapped under the rubble on Friday, four days after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the Andean nation in…
Places mentioned: Colombia
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Powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake causes intense shaking near Indonesia
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off Indonesia’s coast around 5 a.m. local time at a depth of about 6 miles, causing significant damage but not generating a major tsunami. NBC News' meteorologist…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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PM Modi Greets Nation On Independence Day
On Independence Day, PM Modi honors freedom fighters and emphasises India's development.
Places mentioned: India
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Michigan shooting: 5 killed, 1 critically injured, gunman found dead after manhunt
Five people died in a northern Michigan shooting on Friday. The suspected gunman was later found dead after a large search. One other person sustained critical injuries and was hospitalized…
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Air traffic controller saves day when 2 jets with same call number converge
An air traffic controller's quick thinking helped avert a dangerous situation when two jets, one landing in Phoenix and the other simultaneously taking off, shared the same flight number and radio…
Places mentioned: Chicago
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Hong Kong’s night economy must focus on after-dark vibes, not events
More than 86,000 football fans passed through Kai Tak Stadium over two nights recently as Manchester City faced Inter Milan and Chelsea took on Juventus. Supporters filled nearby malls and…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Texas seventh-grader Arya Hirsave helps algae produce 77% more oil in five days
In an inspiring endeavor, seventh-grader Arya Hirsave embarked on a project focused on utilising algae to create renewable fuel. Through a five-day experiment involving a unique blend of vitamins and…
Places mentioned: Texas
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2 Killed In 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake In Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted
A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia.
Places mentioned: Indonesia
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'Hey, buddy, I just crashed': Footage shows pilot walking away from fighter jet crash
New footage shows the moment local authorities encountered a pilot who had ejected from a fighter jet before it crashed into a mountainside earlier this summer.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Two killed, tsunami warning lifted after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes Indonesia
An additional earthquake was detected in the same region soon after, with BMKG noting its classification as magnitude 5.5 following an earlier classification of 6.3.
Places mentioned: Indonesia
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Rishabh Pant can make Virender Sehwag-like impact: Angelo Mathews
Angelo Mathews has been a part of a Sri Lankan team which had heady battles with India, especially on their own turf. He believes a player like Rishabh Pant should be backed by the management as he…
Places mentioned: India
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Trump says USS Lincoln deployment "not nearly long enough" as concerns mount
President Trump on Friday pushed back against concerns about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, a key ship in the Iran war. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni on WWII anniversary, Koizumi visits shrine
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, while the country’s defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the site as Japan…
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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Five killed in Michigan shooting, suspect found dead, police say
One victim remained hospitalised in critical condition.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake – 68 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia
Article URL: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us6000tkt2/executive Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49306577 Points: 118 # Comments: 20
Places mentioned: Indonesia
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Youngest Black professor at Cambridge found dead after resigning amid plagiarism scandal
UK cops say Jason Arday's death 'not believed to be suspicious'; his family decries 'campaign of sustained abuse ... by those who would leave no stone unturned in their quest to undermine him'
Places mentioned: Israel
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Buenaventura residents criticise state neglect after Colombia’s earthquake
Locals in impoverished areas say the insufficient government response after the earthquake speaks to a broader trend.
Places mentioned: Colombia
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WATCH: Community comes together to thank firefighters after Washington state wildfires
After fires near Spokane destroyed hundreds of homes and forced over 65,000 to evacuate, a community is making the best of the road to recovery by coming together to celebrate firefighters' bravery.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 2 other places
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Fears for missing Sydney teen who hasn’t been seen since leaving for hike on Wednesday
Fresh search teams to scour Nattai national park for Lily Hooper, 18, who failed to return home from a bushwalk Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The search for an…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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‘Enjoying two worlds at once’: work in Hong Kong, live and play in Greater Bay Area
Regional cooperation is a key priority in Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. In the fourth of a five-part series on the plan, we look at how life in the Greater Bay Area can get better, with the right…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Chinese boy abducted at 3, who inspired child trafficking film, enters direct PhD programme
A young Chinese man who has just graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology from the prestigious Wuhan University is set to embark on a new life as a doctoral student at the…
Places mentioned: China
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How China’s young managers grappled with billion-yuan mandates as AI shocks hit portfolios
As Leopold Aschenbrenner’s US hedge fund saw assets wiped off by more than two-thirds in a single month, some of China’s new portfolio managers also felt the shock across the Pacific, learning bitter…
Places mentioned: China
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Hong Kong logs over 2,100 investment scams in first half of 2026, losses totalling HK$1.6 billion
Hong Kong has logged over 2,100 investment scam cases in the first half of 2026, with losses totalling HK$1.6 billion, the police have said. Police said on Friday that, while investment scams…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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6 dead, including suspect, in series of killings in Michigan
Law enforcement say five people have been killed and a suspect is dead in a series of killings that took place at two homes and a wooded area in Michigan
Places mentioned: Michigan and 1 other place
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Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
A police source told Maarive that police in Buenos Aires questioned the mother and daughter and determined they were traveling voluntarily and were not in danger.
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a 'territory of the United States' after defeating Iran
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to Trump's comments later on Friday, saying that "Iran neither fears threats nor cowers before displays of power."
Places mentioned: Iran and 2 other places
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Woman charged over vandalism of Washington's World War Two memorial
A World War Two memorial was vandalized in Washington, DC, on Thursday after the woman graffitied the fountain and filled it with bubbly soap.
Places mentioned: Washington
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The lie of apartheid: The 2026 Israel election is a display of the country's diversity - opinion
Regardless of the final outcome of this election, it looks like this race could finally bury the apartheid myth about Israel.
Places mentioned: Israel
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This Elul, Israel's government should ask forgiveness from the citizens it has wronged - opinion
As yet another Israeli election fast approaches, I ask our government to acknowledge the errors it has made, errors that have affected, often disastrously, every one of our citizens.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal found dead
Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, was found dead in south London, days after resigning from the university amid plagiarism allegation.
Places mentioned: London
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Army temporarily grounds Apache helicopter training flights after deadly crash
The U.S. Army said Friday it is temporarily halting Apache helicopter training flights after two soldiers were killed earlier this week in a crash near Fort Hood, Texas.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Judge refuses to block Trump administration from building border wall along tribe's reservation
A federal judge has refused to block the Trump administration from taking steps to build 62 miles of international border wall along part of a Native American tribe’s reservation without its consent
Places mentioned: Washington
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Hodgkinson beaten to European gold by rival Werro
Keely Hodgkinson is forced to settle for European silver as Switzerland's Audrey Werro denies the Briton a third consecutive title in a thrilling 800m final.
Places mentioned: Stockholm
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Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola Pushes Back Against Endorsement From Kamala Harris
The campaign of Mary Peltola said it was focused on issues important to Alaska and did not approve a message of support from Ms. Harris.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Vance says low oil prices are top US goal in Iran conflict
Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the top US priority in the Iran war was keeping oil and gasoline prices low for Americans, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranking…
Places mentioned: Iran
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New York City Lawmakers Push to ‘Ban the Scan’ at MSG
At a press conference outside Madison Square Garden, politicians, musicians, and privacy advocates argued for tighter restrictions on how public venues deploy biometric surveillance.
Places mentioned: New York
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Conservative candidate says he’s heard Poilievre criticism from voters
The comments came during an all-candidates panel for the Aug. 31 byelection in North Vancouver—Capilano, where the Conservatives are hoping to flip a seat from the Liberals.
Places mentioned: Vancouver
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row, found dead
His family said it was "in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son" after the academic was found dead in London on Friday.
Places mentioned: London
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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty
Also, an Alaska Democrat says no thanks to Kamala Harris’s support. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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USS Abraham Lincoln returning home
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy says…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’
Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United…
Places mentioned: New York
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Hawaii prepares as Tropical Storm Lala approaches Big Island
A hurricane warning has been issued for the Big Island of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala approaches. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports as the storm is expected to become a hurricane as it nears the…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election, poll shows
SAO PAULO, Aug 14 - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva continues to lead Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, although the right-wing challenger has narrowed the gap with the leftist incumbent ahead…
Places mentioned: Sao Paulo
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USS Abraham Lincoln controversy likely to loom over Pentagon
Reports of low morale and poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln has prompted new scrutiny from Congress and the families of those serving during the Iran War, scrutiny unlikely to end even as the…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Hamilton ‘black soot’ not expected to pose long-term risk, public health says
Hamilton public health says black particulate that fell across parts of the city in July is not expected to pose a long-term health risk.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Haitians in Maryland live in fear over ICE detentions after end of their TPS status
More than 350,000 Haitians lost Temporary Protected Status as the Trump administration ramps up ICE arrests. In Maryland, a 17-year-old watched how ICE detained her father and a widowed father fears…
Places mentioned: Hawaii and 4 other places
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US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
The US-Israeli war on Iran has depleted or destroyed more than $1.3bn worth of the US's MQ-9 Reaper drones, roughly translating to 25 percent of the country's pre-war fleet of unmanned aerial…
Places mentioned: Washington
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The Best Movies to Stream This Month (August 2026)
Avatar Aang, Heartstopper Forever, and Exit 8 are among the films deserving of your eyeballs this month.
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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Trump dismisses mental health concerns on USS Lincoln aircraft carrier
Members of the US Congress have called for a probe into conditions amid reports of sailors attempting to jump ship.
Places mentioned: California
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US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protections
Aug 14 - A federal judge on Friday cleared the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to strip nearly 1,100 Somalis of legal protections against deportation that have allowed them to…
Places mentioned: Boston
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Elections Alberta addresses concerns about voter registration misinformation
Elections Alberta says its monitoring 'several streams' of misinformation that have been increasing as the Oct. 19 referendum vote draws near.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said.
Places mentioned: London
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Trump family-backed crypto firm World Liberty gets conditional bank charter approval
The OCC conditionally approved World Liberty Trust Company’s national trust bank charter. That would allow the Trump family-backed firm to issue stablecoins.
Places mentioned: Middle East
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Judge lifts order on Somalia TPS, clearing way for deportations
A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Friday lifted her stay in a case brought by Somali holders of temporary protected status (TPS), clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin deporting…
Places mentioned: Massachusetts
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Berkshire Hathaway boosts Alphabet to a top three holding, ups Delta and housing bets
Berkshire owned about 106 million shares in the parent of Google, worth $37.9 billion at the end of June, according to a regulatory filing released Friday.
Places mentioned: Arizona
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Africa: Feminism As a Labour Instrument - Advancing Workers' Rights and Decent Work in Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Africa's labour market is changing fast, but one question remains stubbornly relevant: who gets a fair chance at work? For millions of women, having a job does not always mean having…
Places mentioned: South Africa and 1 other place
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Winnipeg Filipino tennis community growing amid Eala-mania
From dawn to dusk, the Garden City tennis courts are filled with more people taking up a racquet. Part of the reason is a 21-year-old tennis star inspiring the Filipino community.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Ontario free to axe Toronto bike lanes, region’s top court rules
Win is significant for region’s premier, Doug Ford, who blames protected zones for city’s traffic ills The Ontario government is now free to rip out Toronto’s bike lanes on its busiest streets after…
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Mount Etna eruption and volcanic ash shut Sicily’s busiest airport
Flights will be suspended until at least Saturday afternoon, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded.
Places mentioned: Dubai
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Trump says he’ll soon declare Strait of Hormuz to be US territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would “soon” declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran. “After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly…
Places mentioned: New York
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Roslin, Ont. farmer faces insurance dispute after life-changing accident
A Roslin, Ont., farmer is in dispute with his insurance provider over a $1 million payout to help with his recovery from a severe accident.
Places mentioned: Canada
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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China
The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd. But can it ever hold down a real job?
Places mentioned: Dubai and 3 other places
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Africa: Harakati Delegates Discuss African Integration in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] Delegates from across universities in 17 African countries have converged in Accra for the fourth International Annual Conference of the Harakati Za Muungano Union for development and…
Places mentioned: Nigeria
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Africa: South Africa Seeks Reimbursement for Migrant Repatriations
[Ghanaian Times] South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home.
Places mentioned: South Africa and 1 other place
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Former Cambridge professor found dead amid plagiarism allegations
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday.
Places mentioned: London
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Sargassum seaweed levels begin to drop in Quintana Roo after record peak
This year's sargassum season has been one of Quintana Roo's worst on record, but the buildup is now beginning to decline, according to new figures.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster
The Caroline Bezengi, linked to Russia's so-called shadow fleet, is carrying millions of gallons of oil and has run aground off the coast of Oman.
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Justice Department expands military's power to detain migrants near border
The Justice Department issued a legal opinion giving the U.S. military broader powers to detain migrants near certain areas along the southern border.
Places mentioned: Florida and 5 other places
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Former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism found dead
Jason Arday's body was found in south London just a week after he resigned from the University of Cambridge.
Places mentioned: London
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Trump says will ‘soon’ declare Strait of Hormuz US territory
Trump was speaking at a political rally at a police academy in New York state.
Places mentioned: New York
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Study links coffee consumption to metabolic health and sex hormones
Article URL: https://www.oulu.fi/en/news/study-links-coffee-consumption-metabolic-health-and-sex-hormones Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49304368 Points: 30 # Comments: 16
Places mentioned: Finland
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‘My form of Zionism’: Jerusalem nonprofit helps new olim build businesses in Israel
MATI Jerusalem gives new immigrants the guidance, tools, and confidence they need to launch successful businesses and keep them growing.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead
UK academic Jason Arday, who resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims, was found dead on Friday, the prestigious British…
Places mentioned: London
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Self-driving trucks are officially testing on California highways
Aurora Innovation and Kodiak AI, two companies developing self-driving trucks, have received permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Places mentioned: Houston
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When a Rare Wolf Got Too Close, Denmark Faced a Conservation Dilemma
The authorities tracked the animal after a string of close encounters with residents, reigniting a bitter debate over how a small, densely populated country should live with wolves.
Places mentioned: Denmark
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Walter puts dominant Super Giants in Hundred final
All-rounder Paul Walter is the unlikely star with 80 off 46 balls as Manchester Super Giants comfortably beat Sunrisers Leeds to reach the men's Hundred final.
Places mentioned: London
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Trump says record USS Lincoln deployment 'not nearly long enough'
Trump said USS Lincoln family members are not concerned about conditions.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Trump Says Will "Soon" Declare Strait Of Hormuz US Territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran
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FBI reports record decrease in violent crime in 2025
Both the violent crime and murder rates have decreased annually since spiking in 2022, the bureau has found. President Donald Trump touted the statistics Friday.
Places mentioned: New York
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Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead week after resigning
Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday was found dead at his London home on Friday, one week after he resigned from his position after accusations of plagiarism.
Places mentioned: London
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Stories that caught our eye: August 7 to 14
A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina. Leer más
Places mentioned: Argentina
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Trump says he will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory
President Donald Trump on Friday said he would "soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz waterway part of US territory after defeating Iran. "After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly…
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory
President Trump claimed during remarks on Long Island, N.Y., on Friday that he will make the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, despite the fact that Oman and Iran share jurisdiction of the waterway…
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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Hundreds evacuated from Croatian and Greek resorts as wildfires stretch across Europe
A wildfire in Croatia killed one person, injured 40 and forced 1,200 people to evacuate, while Greece, France and England also faced major fires.
Places mentioned: Greece and 1 other place
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Dozens injured and thousands evacuated in Croatia wildfire
Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.
Places mentioned: Greece and 1 other place
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Trump administration strips AMLO’s son of his US visa
"Andy," as he's often called, pulled no punches in his letter to President Trump protesting the action, which he referred to as “politically motivated and propagandistic, in the Hitlerian style.”
Places mentioned: Mexico
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Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'
US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying…
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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US has lost roughly 25 percent of its Reaper drones in Iran war: Report
The US has depleted critical standoff munitions and interceptors as it wages war on Iran A US military MQ-9 Reaper drone approaches for landing at Rafael Hernandez Airport in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone
285 have been killed, nearly 4,000 were injured, and 400 others are still missing from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday.
Places mentioned: Colombia
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Your Investments: Justice and successful finance are achieved through following the process
Whether it’s studying, our legal system, trying to perfect character traits or having a secure financial future, don’t get frustrated if you hit some bumps in the road.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Your Taxes: Is a hotel a real estate play in Israel?
Israeli real estate purchases can face up to 10% purchase tax, with anti-avoidance rules also taxing shares in entities whose assets are primarily Israeli property.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Two slicks appear in Gulf as huge oil spill off Oman threatens disaster
One slick appeared off the southern tip of Weshm Island, while a smaller one was spotted near Sirri Island in the center of the Gulf.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione's lawyers are expected to argue his federal plea means he cannot be prosecuted in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to double jeopardy.
Places mentioned: New York
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Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
Places mentioned: Iran
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De la Espriella Removes Five Colombian Ambassadors and Restores Ties With Israel
President De la Espriella declared five Colombian ambassadors removed on 14 August 2026, as his government restores full ties with Israel and reverses Gustavo Petro's foreign policy.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Students squeezed out of university courses after bumper crop of top A-level grades
Students narrowly missing grades are being rejected, while some on oversubscribed courses are asked to defer Students across the UK have found themselves unexpectedly squeezed out of their desired…
Places mentioned: Ireland