All news for 2024-08-22

On a deserted, unpaved street in the rural community of La Loma, a young man in his twenties stands on a street corner in the early hours of a cloudy morning. On his hip he holds several walkie-talkies and at least one pistol.

Elon Musk is far from the only American billionaire actively supporting Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House.

In the chaotic first week of the Covid pandemic, El Salvador paid an offshore company US$27 million to provide milk powder for its hungry citizens –– but the shell firm overcharged and under-delivered, pocketing $7 million, a government audit found.

The United Kingdom authorities have sentenced a man to 12 years and 6 months in prison for allegedly using an encrypted device to supply cocaine, cannabis, and firearms.

The family of Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have described them as ‘incredible people and an inspiration to many’ following their deaths on the Bayesian yacht.

Jermaine Jenas has been fired by the BBC after claims of ‘inappropriate behaviour’, it has been reported.

Vladimir Putin has been mocked for wearing ear protection headphones upside down as he inspected a shooting range to avoid mussing his hair.

Gareth Southgate has landed his first job since resigning as England manager following Euro 2024.

Report that EU proposal on work and study for under-30s could be revisited is denied by government