Rachel Morgan News Editor 
Police arrested 69 people aged 18 to 52 on charges of public violence after an anti-immigrant march in Jeffreys Bay turned violent on Thursday morning. According to police spokeswoman Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana, the unrest in Oceanview resulted in the looting of at least 23 spaza shops and left one person injured and hospitalized. Law Enforcement … Read more
Approximately 98% of New York City transit riders have adopted the OMNY tap-and-pay system over six months after the MTA switched to its OMNY tap-and-pay system. While the agency ended MetroCard sales on January 1, 2026, it continues to accept the cards and coin payments on buses for a limited number of users, according to … Read more
The King has signified his intention to confer peerages on a group of individuals including London Mayor Sadiq Khan, according to a list of names issued by Downing Street. The nominations include figures from the Labour, Conservative, and Liberal Democrat parties, as well as crossbench appointments. Sadiq Khan and Labour Party Nominations Mayor Sadiq Khan, … Read more
Peel Region police have identified 17-year-old brothers Shemii and Shemel Whittaker as the prime suspects in the July 5 fatal shooting of a man in his 20s in Brampton. Investigators are warning the public that the suspects are armed and dangerous and should not be approached. Details of the July 5 Shooting in Brampton The … Read more
Three young women walked 9.37km from Tanah Merah to Changi Airport in a 2.5-hour journey on July 16, according to a TikTok video posted by user Angie. The group departed at 2:42 a.m. and arrived at 5:04 a.m., successfully reaching the airport in time for a 7 a.m. flight. TikTok Documentation of the 9.37km Trek … Read more
Róisín McKelvey, a 29-year-old teacher at Scoil Cholmcille in Letterkenny, passed away unexpectedly on July 16. The school community and family have issued tributes to the teacher, who was described by a school spokesperson as a “much-loved colleague.” Did You Know? Róisín McKelvey was from Terhillion, Termon, and formerly resided in Cummeen, Doochary. Scoil Cholmcille … Read more
Indonesia’s 1 MW TRIGA 2000 reactor in Bandung, West Java, has returned to service following a comprehensive modernization program, according to a July 16 announcement by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN). The facility, which had been out of operation since September 2011, now holds an operating license from the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency … Read more
The Michelin Guide added 15 restaurants to its New York directory this week, placing them under consideration for stars or Bib Gourmand ratings. According to the guide, the second crop of additions for the year includes nine Manhattan spots and three each in Brooklyn and Queens. Manhattan Establishments Added to Michelin Directory The latest list … Read more
A 56-year-old British national was arrested on July 16 after allegedly stealing items worth more than $1,200 from six retail shops across Changi Airport Terminals 2 and 3, according to a police statement issued July 17. The man was apprehended in the transit area before he could board his departure flight. Police identify suspect via … Read more
On July 17, millions of Americans faced hazardous weather conditions as wildfire smoke blanketed the East Coast, catastrophic flooding hit Texas, and 68 large blazes burned across 15 states. According to the National Weather Service and the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), these simultaneous extremes forced residents in multiple regions to stay indoors due to … Read more