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Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain, high winds

Heavy rain and strong winds battered the northeastern United States on Saturday as an unusually powerful autumn storm intensified, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

'He said hello': Families pray with pope on Paris avenue

Jumping down from her uncle's shoulders, seven-year-old Dona ran grinning to her mother after Pope Leo XIV waved at her on his way past on a famed Paris avenue.

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Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show

Japan's justice ministry said Friday it will cancel a collaboration with a controversial Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents, following backlash against what some called the glorification of crimes.

US-sanctioned ICC head warns against 'demise of international rule of law'

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan warned on Friday against "the demise of international rule of law" after the United States targeted her with sanctions.

Djibouti football federation accused of misusing funds

The tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti is embroiled in a football corruption row after a government audit accused its federation, largely funded by FIFA, of favouritism and inadequate competitive bidding.

Australia charges man with trying to pass Ukraine military intel to Russia

Australian police charged a man with foreign interference on Friday for allegedly seeking to pass intelligence about Ukrainian military activities to Russia.

Hong Kong convicts Tiananmen vigil activists of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court convicted two activists who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown of "incitement to subversion" on Friday, with rights groups condemning the silencing of free speech.

The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial

A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organised annual vigils to mark China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown guilty of "incitement to subversion" on Friday.

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists found guilty of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

Hong Kong Tiananmen activists found guilty of inciting subversion

A Hong Kong court found on Friday two activists, who organised annual vigils marking China's deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989, guilty of "incitement to subversion".

Sebring Design Build Featured in Newsweek on Why Affluent Williamson County Homeowners Are Remodeling Instead of Moving

Franklin-based luxury design-build firm's founder Bryan Sebring is quoted in a national Newsweek essay on how lifestyle, longevity, and family needs are reshaping high-end renovation.

MDCE Advances StrainScan Pro as Scalable Enterprise Platform for Multi-Billion-Dollar Retail and Agricultural Operators (OTCID:MDCE)

Proprietary AI Vision Software Delivers a Single, Portable Standard for Visual Quality Verification Across Multiple High-Value Industries

American Rebel Light Beer & World Champion Matt Hagan Charge into The 2026 NHRA Brainerd Nationals this weekend on FS1 & FS2

Ready for the Party, Ready for Victory, and Loaded with Multiple Pallets of America's Most Patriotic BeerNational NHRA TV Coverage on FS1 & FS2 Delivers Massive Coast-to-Coast Brand Exposure for American Rebel Light Beer and the American Rebel Light Beer Nitro Funny CarCEO Andy Ross Takes the Mainstage Friday at 8:30 PM, Bringing the Party, Raising Rebel Light Tall Boys, and Rocking with Fans All Weekend Long

Maradona trial on hold over possible medical evidence mix-up

The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that kidney test results presented to the court came from his father.

What a record-breaking El Nino could mean for the world

This year's El Nino is on track to be the strongest on record, threatening to unleash extreme weather across the globe and make 2027 the hottest recorded year by far.

As Europe's rivers recede, shippers scramble to limit damage

Exceptionally low river levels in a Europe hit hard by drought and record heat have plunged transporters into turmoil this summer, driving up costs that everyday consumers could end up bearing.

Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'

Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.

Germany identifies far-right suspect in deadly 1970 antisemitic attack

German investigators said Thursday they had identified a far-right suspect who allegedly carried out a notorious 1970 arson attack on a Jewish centre in Munich that killed seven Holocaust survivors.

China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande

China sentenced the founder of embattled property giant Evergrande to life in prison and fined the group more than $2 billion on Thursday for offences including fraud, five years after a high-profile default.

Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer

Australian prosecutors asked judges Thursday to stiffen mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence -- saying she should never be set free.

Rafts on Rome's Tiber River cool down overheated tourists

Forget the long lines at Roman ruins and overpriced gelato -- sweating tourists are enjoying a break from the scorching heat by rafting on the Eternal City's Tiber River.

Brazilian narco violence spills over into tranquil Bolivia

A river port in the Amazon has emerged as a new battleground in the Latin American drug trade as Brazilian gangs cross into neighboring Bolivia to battle for control of cocaine supply routes.

Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP Announces Sponsorship of Japan Go IPO Summit 2026

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP ("EGS"), a leading U.S. law firm in capital markets, corporate and securities transactions, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Japan Go IPO Summit 2026, where EGS Partner Richard I. Anslow will attend and speak on the panel: Preparing for the IPO: Legal, Accounting, and Audit.

Integrated Biopharma's Wholly-Owned Subsidiary, Manhattan Drug Company, Inc. Appoints Michael Richtmyer as Head of Operations

HILLSIDE, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / August 20, 2026 / Integrated BioPharma, Inc. ((OTCQX:INBP)) - Manhattan Drug Company, Inc. ("MDC"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Integrated BioPharma, Inc. (the "Company") announces that Michael G. Richtmyer joined the Company on August 3, 2026 as Head of Operations for MDC. Mr. Richtmyer is an experienced senior operations leader, bringing more than 35 years of stewardship in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and organizational transformation.

StrainScan Pro Enables Farm-to-Plate Freshness and Quality Tracking Across the Food Supply Chain (OTCID:MDCE)

Proprietary AI Vision Platform Supports Visual Consistency from Harvest Through Distribution and Retail

Inovalon, UST, and AXIOM Systems Join 1upHealth's Partner Program

1upHealth's Growing Partner Ecosystem Gives Health Plans Faster Access to CMS-0057 Compliance Ahead of 2027 Deadline

New to The Street Earns Powerful Endorsement From IMG Academy as Long-Form and Short-Form Storytelling Delivers Record Audience Engagement

IMG Academy SVP of Communications Mike Lovecchio Praises New to The Street's Storytelling, Distribution and Ability to Generate Meaningful Viewership Long After Release

Ecuador intel chief, five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash

Ecuador's intelligence chief and five US citizens died when a tourist helicopter crashed in central Kenya on Wednesday, killing all seven people on board, officials said.

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, saying it had ordered a criminal investigation into the killing which drew international outrage.

Evacuation orders lifted in Belgian wildfire zone

Authorities in Belgium and Germany on Wednesday lifted the last remaining evacuation orders in the border region where firefighters appeared to be gaining the upper hand against the massive High Fens wildfire.

Belgian fire of the century 'encircled' but fight goes on

Firefighters hacked their way through boggy terrain overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but crews were still battling numerous flare-ups in the High Fens nature reserve.

Tokyo opposes US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief Akane

Tokyo objected on Wednesday to sanctions imposed by the United States against International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane of Japan, calling Washington's latest salvo against the institution "very unfortunate".

Australian mushroom killer suffered miscarriage of justice, lawyers say

Australian mushroom killer Erin Patterson suffered a "substantial" miscarriage of justice in her trial, her lawyers said on Wednesday as they sought to quash her conviction in a triple-murder case that sparked a worldwide media frenzy.

Belgian wildfire 'encircled' but situation still 'complicated'

Firefighters managed overnight to fully surround Belgium's largest wildfire in a century, but the situation on the ground "remains complicated" with crews battling several new flare-ups, authorities said Wednesday.

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