August 5, Nelson Mandela arrested
Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2025. There are 148 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 5, 1962, South African anti-apartheid activist Nelson…
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu to meet security cabinet to decide on next steps in war | Israel
Opening summary: Netanyahu to meet security cabinet to decide on next steps Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel’s next steps in Gaza following…
SF Giants recall Jerar Encarnacion, option Luis Matos to Sacramento
PITTSBURGH — A week ago, the Giants’ options in right field were Mike Yastrzemski and Luis Matos. Now, they’re Grant McCray and Jerar Encarnacion. The Giants ended Encarnacion’s rehab assignment…
Tuesday briefing: What fraught talks to reach a ‘Paris agreement for plastic pollution’ could bring | Plastics
Good morning. Not only does plastic waste clog up waterways, beaches and strangle sea life, it also causes havoc inside the human body. Tiny fragments – invisible to the human…
Trump says he’s cut drug prices by up to 1,500%. That’s not possible
By MELISSA GOLDIN Days after he sent letters instructing top pharmaceutical manufacturers to use a “most favored nation” pricing model for prescription drugs, President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday…
100 Gaza children hope to be evacuated to UK for urgent medical care | Gaza
More than 100 critically ill and injured children in Gaza hope to come to the UK as soon as possible after the government announced a scheme to provide those in…
Man injured, two homes damaged in Oakley shooting
OAKLEY – Authorities on Monday arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that injured a man last week in Oakley. The suspect — identified as a 35-year-old Antioch man…
First Nations group launches federal appeal to block construction of main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium | Brisbane
A First Nations group has applied to halt construction of the main stadium planned for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. The state and federal governments plan to spend $3.8bn on a…
Richmond cops involved in shooting Monday
RICHMOND – Officers were involved in a shooting Monday night in Richmond, according to authorities. The Richmond Police Department said the incident happened in the 400 block of First Street.…
More than 40 arrested at protest against Gaza war at Trump hotel in New York | New York
More than 40 people protesting the war and worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza were arrested outside the Trump International hotel in New York City on Monday evening. The protest, organized…