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Rescue teams search damaged buildings in Flores after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51 people and injuring more than 100 as rescue teams searched damaged communities for survivors. Thousands of residents were evacuated after landslides, blocked roads and power outages disrupted access to parts of Flores Island.
The PNM is seeking answers over Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro’s reported absence from Trinidad and Tobago and whether an acting officer has been appointed to lead the police service.
by Aurax Desk
Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro, whose reported absence has prompted questions from the opposition PNM.
Hurricane Lala brought damaging winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf to Hawaii after passing close to the Big Island without making landfall. Authorities warned of flash flooding, landslides and continued hazardous conditions as the Category 1 storm moved westward toward the other islands.
by Aurax Desk
Hurricane Lala passes south of Hawaii’s Big Island as heavy rain and strong winds affect the state.
Bangladesh produced a landmark performance in Darwin on Sunday, defeating Australia by nine wickets to record its first Test victory on Australian soil. The result gave Bangladesh a 1-0 lead in the two-match series and ranks among the most significant wins in the country's Test history.
by Aurax Desk
Bangladesh players celebrate their historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin on Aug. 16, 2026.
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet operating on a NATO air-policing mission shot down a drone that entered Romanian airspace near the country’s borders with Ukraine and Moldova. The incident underscores the growing security challenges facing NATO members bordering Ukraine as drone warfare continues to spill beyond the battlefield.
by Aurax Desk
A Spanish F-18 fighter jet assigned to NATO air-policing duties intercepted a drone that entered Romanian airspace.
Queen Victoria and President James Buchanan exchanged the first official transatlantic telegraph message on August 16, 1858.
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A Ryanair Boeing 737 suffered an engine failure after takeoff from Greece, sending debris through the fuselage and shattering a passenger window. A passenger was partially pulled through the opening before fellow travelers brought him back inside.
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DAILY BUZZ
Traffic lights are among the most familiar objects in everyday life, guiding millions of drivers and pedestrians through roads and intersections. While the signals appear simple — red for stop, yellow for caution and green for go — the way people perceive and respond to them is influenced by human vision, experience, attention and decision-making.
By. Aurax Desk
Vehicles wait at a traffic signal as drivers rely on visual cues to judge when it is safe to proceed, highlighting the role of attention and perception in everyday road safety.
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