By PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 09:38 BST, 11 August 2026 | Updated: 09:45 BST, 11 August 2026 A Syrian court has sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him over charges of ‘war crimes’ and ‘crimes against humanity’ during the country’s civil war. The…
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SKIMS Just Restocked Its Viral Tangle Teezer Brush for $20
You can never have too many hair brushes, and this one is worthy of a place in your vanity. SKIMS, Kim Kardashian’s iconic brand, just restocked a fan-favorite collaboration with Tangle Teezer that shoppers have been begging for. The Ultimate Detangler initially launched last October and completely sold out in…
New EU border checks sees waiting times DOUBLE at major airports
Passengers have faced queues of up to two hours at major European airports this summer following the rollout of the EU’s new electronic border system. Peak waiting times at Frankfurt Airport hit 120 minutes in July, double the 60-minute maximum recorded a year earlier. Munich also saw its longest queues…
Runner issues grovelling apology after finishing Sunshine Coast marathon without paying $230 fee – but still claiming a medal and celebrating his result
A runner has apologised for racing in the Sunshine Coast Marathon without registering or paying, and yet still collecting a finisher’s medal and bragging about his result on social media. Kyal Atkinson admitted running the course despite not being a registered participant. His support team also infuriated participants by using…
A $2 trillion asset class is getting a new blockchain rail
ADI Chain’s job is to turn those deals into blockchain tokens and handle payments using stablecoins (digital tokens pegged 1-to-1 to real currencies like the UAE dirham or the U.S. dollar), so money moves instantly without a traditional bank wire. For now, this is aimed at “qualified institutional participants,” or…
Archer buys former rival Wisk Aero
Three years after settling a trade secret lawsuit, electric aircraft company Archer Aviation now owns its former rival, Wisk Aero. Under the terms of the deal, Boeing has agreed to sell Wisk Aero and two other subsidiaries to Archer in exchange for an ownership stake in the company, according to…
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4968-4974: Rock Climbing Towards the Discontinuity
Written by Lucy Lim, Planetary Scientist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Earth planning date: Friday, July 31, 2026 As mentioned in the previous blog, Curiosity has been exploring a large-scale feature in Gale’s sedimentary record suspected to be an “erosional supersurface.” The “supersurface” represents a period in time when…
Milania Giudice Responds to Criticism She’s Not ‘Mourning’ BFF
Milania Giudice responded to criticism that she is somehow not “mourning” her late best friend Victoria Zardoya while posting dance videos on social media. Milania, 20, posted a TikTok video featuring the reality TV star emerging from a pool, fully clothed as“Lay All Your Love On Me” from the movie…
Hong Kong Filmmaker Ann Hui To Receive Camellia Award At Busan Film Fest
This year’s Busan International Film Festival has named Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui as the recipient of the Camellia Award, presented to filmmakers who have made significant contributions to elevating the status of women in the film industry. Hui was a leading figure in the Hong Kong New Wave as…