World

India suspends policeman for firing AK-47 at student protesters

Indian authorities have ​suspended a policeman for firing rounds in the air from an assault rifle to disperse student protesters ‌in an eastern state over the weekend, the latest flashpoint in a wave of youth protests that forced the federal education minister to resign.

July 28, 2026 10:18 am
 

Entertainment

Way cleared for pop singer D4vd to stand trial on murder, mutilation charges

Prosecutors have presented sufficient evidence for the indie pop vocalist known as D4vd to stand trial on charges he fatally stabbed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl who threatened to expose their clandestine relationship, ​a Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday.

July 28, 2026 10:12 am
 

World

Germany's sick-note crackdown may be treating the symptoms, not the disease

Germany’s plans to tighten sick-note rules may be mistaking the symptoms of rising absenteeism for the underlying illness, researchers say, pointing to mental health strains and deteriorating working conditions in sectors such ​as healthcare and education.

July 28, 2026 9:39 am
 

News

Pay discrepancy to be improved for Corrections officers

Corrections officers will soon be paid based on their rank rather than their job descriptions, a move the Government says will fix long-standing salary disparities that left veteran officers earning less than recruits.

July 28, 2026 7:34 am
 

News

Sugar budget shift clarified

The reduction in the sugar sector allocation under the 2026–27 Budget does not mean less support for cane farmers, but a shift in how assistance is provided, says Sugar Minister Tomasi Tunabuna.

July 28, 2026 7:33 am