World’s tallest sandcastle built in Denmark
Standing at higher than 21m in the Danish town of Blokhus, it is even decorated with Covid particles....
Dwarf cow Rani finds fame in Bangladesh
Thousands of people visit a farm to see the Bhutti cow, which stands about 51cm (20in) high....
Afghan forces say Taliban being driven out of western city
It is the first direct attack on a provincial capital since the US started to withdraw its forces....
Colombia protests: Rights body criticises ‘disproportionate’ response
An international rights body condemns the response to anti-government protests, in which dozens died....
Michael Avenatti sentenced to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort Nike
A federal judge sentenced celebrity lawyer turned criminal defendant Michael Avenatti to 30 months in prison for attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike....
Biden defends pulling US out of Afghanistan as Taliban advances: ‘We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build’
President Joe Biden delivered a vehement defense Thursday of his decision to end the war in Afghanistan, insisting no amount of sustained American presence there...
Circle to Go Public via Bob Diamond-Backed SPAC Deal — Boston Firm Valued at $4.5 Billion
The Boston-based crypto financial company Circle has announced the firm plans to go public this year in a merger with Concord Acquisition Corp. Circle revealed...
Biden says US war in Afghanistan will end August 31 – Associated Press
Biden says US war in Afghanistan will end August 31 Associated Press With Taliban surging in Afghanistan as US withdraws, Biden to pitch ‘diplomatic solution’ Fox News...
Crowd captures two men suspected in Jovenel Moïse assassination, Haiti police chief says – Miami Herald
Crowd captures two men suspected in Jovenel Moïse assassination, Haiti police chief says Miami Herald Haiti’s president assassinated by ‘professional’ commandos, 4 killed, 2 arrested, report...
Watch: Daring escape attempt after man sets fire to church rooftop
A suspected arsonist is now in custody after evading police by jumping from roof to roof in Los Angeles....