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Moroccan Rapper Mehdi Black Wind Released on Bail, Faces Trial in October
El Mahdi Lyoubi, known as Mehdi Black Wind, was granted bail after his arrest in Rabat. He faces charges of insulting a constitutional institution with a trial set for October 2.
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Diamonds Secure First Commonwealth Games Bronze Medal, Eye Olympic Bid
Australia's netball team, the Diamonds, bounced back from a heartbreaking semifinal loss to claim bronze at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking a significant milestone for the sport.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:39 PM 1 source Single-source report![When Arthur Bently Worthington embarked upon his return voyage to Christchurch from Tasmania in 1897, he must have been aware that his arrival there was unlikely to be accompanied by the same degree of fanfare and enthusiasm that greeted him when he first set foot in the city, in 1890. In December 1895 the ‘tall and handsome’ American with ‘steel-blue greyish and expressive eyes’, whose real name was Oakley Crawford, had suddenly departed Christchurch, having spent the previous five years in residence there building up and ministering to his flock of acolytes, the ‘Students of Truth’, converts to his new religion. In reality, the charming Worthington was a notorious confidence trickster, having previously travelled the length and breadth of the United States bigamously marrying and swiftly defrauding the many wealthy women who crossed his path – abandoning them, and any children that he may have fathered along the way. His liaison with Mary Plunkett, the ‘wife’ who accompanied him to New Zealand in 1890, was the first to diverge from this pattern. Worthington met Mary, the editor of a Christian Science journal and wife of a notable businessman, in New York in 1889, whilst posing as a faith-healer for the sect, and quickly won her over. It wasn’t long before the two, accompanied by her two children, fled America, as Mary’s former husband had begun to unravel Worthington’s shameful and shocking past. In Mary, Worthington had found a woman whose charisma and beauty perfectly complemented his own, and hoards of Christchurch residents soon fell prey to their peculiar brand of proselytisation. Many in Christchurch willingly parted with their cash, and in some cases even mortgaged their homes, to further the religion, and to furnish the couple’s lifestyle. This extended even to the erection of a magnificent columned edifice, the Temple of Truth, in Latimer Square in 1892 (and the lavish private residence attached to it for the couple), within which Worthington preached his self-styled revivalist ‘rational form of Christianity’ to large congregations several times a week, and his insights into reincarnation and sexology for a smaller, more select audience. It was the latter that provoked an outcry – the Methodists first, and then the other denominations expressed their moral outrage at Worthington’s doctrine of free love, and as details of his sordid past started to emerge, and whispers grew about the sexual ‘goings on’ within the group, things began to heat up for him. Creditors were soon seeking financial reparation in the courts from Worthington for bad loans, a schism occurred within the group which culminated in Mary leaving Worthington (historian Geoffrey Rice in Christchurch Crimes and Scandals 1876-99 speculates that this was likely on account of Worthington’s sexual promiscuity - he quickly moved on and ‘wed’ a young parishioner, however), and New Zealand authorities moved to have him extradited by the United States. No wonder then that he fled for Australia at the close of 1895. What is more surprising is his decision to return in 1897 – presumably to have ‘another crack’ at the citizenry of Christchurch via a series of lectures at the Oddfellows’ Hall in September. During his third lecture, on 26 September, an angry crowd thought to number 6000 amassed in the street outside the building; the police found themselves unable to placate the mob and felt that they needed to read the Riot Act – doing so for the first time in Christchurch’s history. In 1899, Worthington finally made a permanent departure from New Zealand – though the events in Christchurch didn’t deter him from continuing his life of crime, and he died in prison in New York in 1917. Entries in the Police Communications Book, such as those pictured, record the frantic attempts of the police to prepare for and contain the anger on the streets of Christchurch. Archives New Zealand’s Christchurch Regional Office holds a wealth of historical material relating to the Canterbury and Westland areas, and this book can be viewed in person in our Christchurch Reading Room. Archives New Zealand/Te Rua Mahara o te Kāwanatanga Christchurch Regional Office [Archives Reference: CH439/26].](/assets/images/2026-08-02T14-38-51-238Z-sri-lanka-deploys-troops-to-contain-riot-at-overcrowded-mahara-prison-wikimedia-480.webp)
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Sri Lanka Deploys Troops to Contain Riot at Overcrowded Mahara Prison
An inmate was killed and six others wounded as inmates destroyed multiple facilities inside Mahara Prison near Colombo.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Brentford Signs Ligue 1 Star Mamadou Sangaré for Record €48 Million Transfer
Mamadou Sangaré moves from French club Lens to Premier League side Brentford in a landmark deal, setting a new record sale for Lens.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 2:38 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Israeli Air Strikes Kill at Least 18 in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict
Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza on August 2, 2026, causing significant casualties despite recent US-led ceasefire efforts.
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Election Boycott in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Amid Deadly Unrest
Residents of Muzaffarabad have boycotted the election, protesting ongoing violence that has claimed at least 80 lives since June.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Communal Violence Erupts Between Hindus and Muslims in Southern Nepal
Multiple towns in southern Nepal experience heightened tensions following several days of clashes between Hindu and Muslim communities.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 2:26 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Experts Question Feasibility of Rubio’s Plan to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
Marco Rubio proposes shifting global energy transit away from the Strait of Hormuz, but experts highlight significant pipeline capacity and security challenges.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 2:25 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Sunil Chhetri Urges Tata Group to Reconsider Jamshedpur FC Shutdown
Former India captain warns Tata Group's exit from Indian Super League could harm Indian football's top tier.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Hong Kong Retiree Finds Affordable Prostate Treatment in Shenzhen, Highlighting Rising Healthcare Costs
Philip Kong, a 75-year-old retiree, discovered that medical treatment in Shenzhen could reduce his healthcare expenses by nearly 90%, underscoring challenges faced by Hong Kong’s elderly amid rising medical inflation.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:53 PM 1 source Single-source report
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At Least Five Dead and 41 Missing After Ferry Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island
The Mutiara Sentosa 2 ferry caught fire while sailing from Surabaya to Makassar, prompting ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 1:52 PM 1 source Single-source report
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South Korea Records Hottest Day Amid Rising Global Heatwaves
Scientists link increasing heatwaves to human-driven climate crisis as South Korea experiences its highest temperature on record.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 1:21 PM 1 source Single-source report
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EU Calls Emergency Meeting After Surge of Nearly 60,000 Migrants into Spain’s Ceuta
Following the largest mass migration in Ceuta’s history, 22 EU member states urge stronger external border controls amid ongoing migrant returns to Morocco.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Sightseeing Plane Crash in Peru Kills All 13 Aboard
A small tourist plane crashed shortly after take-off in Peru, resulting in the deaths of all 13 people on board, including eleven foreign tourists and two crew members.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 1:08 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Chinese Mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu Win Fields Medal, Sparking Education Debate
Wang Hong’s candid reflections on feeling discouraged at university resonate with Chinese students, prompting discussions on the nation’s education system.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:08 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Hong Kong Cat Owners Spend Over HK$10,000 Monthly to Spoil Their Pets
At a Wan Chai cat expo, a local couple shares their lavish spending habits on their 14 cats and a dog, highlighting the growing pet care market in Hong Kong.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Eight Alleged Offenders Cut Off Ankle Bracelets, Triggering Large Police Manhunt in WA
Six of eight accused individuals have been apprehended after removing electronic monitoring devices, diverting significant police resources over the weekend.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Four Singaporeans Among 65 Arrested in Vietnam Over Alleged Drug-Laced Vape Trafficking Ring
Vietnamese police arrested 65 individuals, including four Singaporeans, for allegedly operating a network injecting narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and distributing them.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 1:07 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Ceuta Recovers After Massive Migrant Surge as Most Return to Morocco
Following an unprecedented influx of up to 60,000 migrants from Morocco, the Spanish exclave of Ceuta is returning to normal, though the community continues to face humanitarian and social challenges.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Beijing Warns Manila of ‘Rich and Powerful’ South China Sea Toolbox Amid Dispute
China’s military issues stern warning following Manila’s efforts to assert claims over Scarborough Shoal, accompanied by joint naval and air drills.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Michigan Primary Highlights Israel’s Influence Industry in US Politics
Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign reveals intense debate and unprecedented pro-Israel spending in Michigan’s Democratic primary, reflecting broader US political dynamics.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 12:43 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Hundreds Gather in Melbourne to Honour Brooke Stephens at Vigil
A vigil was held in Clyde North to remember Brooke Stephens, a mother allegedly murdered in her home one week prior.
ABC Australia News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:12 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Europe Faces Wildfires and Migrant Influx as Japan Earthquake Claims Dozens
Recent events across Europe and Japan include widespread wildfires, a significant earthquake, and a surge of migrants at Spain's Ceuta enclave, alongside a rare paleontological discovery in Bulgaria.
France 24 English | Aug 2, 2026, 12:12 PM 1 source Single-source report
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Indonesia Urged to Take Leadership Role in Global Climate Diplomacy
At the Indonesia Net-Zero Summit 2026, experts and youth participants called for Indonesia to actively engage in climate diplomacy amid shifting global priorities and emphasize its biodiversity assets.
CNA Latest News | Aug 2, 2026, 12:11 PM 1 source Single-source report