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63-year-old Michael McCoy was found dead in woodland near his home in the Dublin mountains having suffered blunt force trauma to his head and face

The Department of National Defence says the blaze in the northeastern part of the Canadian Forces Base Gagetown training area is being monitored.

Frank Vandenbroucke foresees an extreme increase in European drug prices — or even the withdrawal of drugs from the market.

Authorities believe the Perth Hills bushfire, which is close to homes and caused airport chaos, was deliberately lit.

China has more than 50 navy and other official vessels operating in a wide swath of sea stretching from southern Japan down to Taiwan and off the Philippines, a senior Taiwan official said, calling the threat level "obvious"

An Argentine court has jailed a football fan for seven and a half years for threatening World Cup winner Angel Di Maria to stop him from returning to his b Read More: https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/

Major suppliers are moving to cut ties with Poundland as the discount chain lurches towards an insolvency process which threatens to unleash thousands of job losses.

Police are still trying to locate anyone else involved.

The Centre for Crisis Communication warns that AI-generated fake news and deepfakes pose a growing threat to Nigeria’s national security ahead of the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ai-generated-fake-news-threatens-national-security-centre-warns/

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States conducted a key tab...

Park rangers and tourism operators are sounding the alarm about the continued encroachment of an invasive weed at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, which is now surrounding the base of the World Heritage site, Uluru.

The secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council published a map showing locations of vessels including the aircraft carrier Liaoning.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The decline of reading culture and the rise of shallow thinking in the digital age are pres...

Palantir defense chief Mike Gallagher has said Taiwan's importance to AI development has made the island more compelling for Beijing to control.

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown was a vote winner in the 2024 presidential election, but is proving more divisive ahead of the midterms.

The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects for allegedly threatening to kidnap the Village Head of Bangare in Gezawa Local Government Area. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-over-threat-to-kidnap-kano-village-head/

The House of Representatives has threatened to arrest telecom CEOs who fail to appear before its committee investigating persistent poor network services i Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-threaten-arrest-of-telecom-ceos-over-poor-network/

Iran is using the threat of spy networks to detain and execute political opponents, analysts say.

Hyderabad Declaration adopts nine resolutions on caste census, reservations

ABC News contributor Dr. Alok Patel explains the report and what people can do for treatment and prevention.

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministers of South Korea and Japan reaffi...

A historic turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel positions Arab parties as kingmakers against the far right.

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, recovering losses this week, as more Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the prospect of a renewed US military offensive against Iran kept supply fears elevated. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, was up 0.87 per cent at $114.87 a barrel at 2pm UAE time. West Texas Intermediate, the gauge that tracks US crude

The NCC has warned that AI-powered fraud poses a significant threat to Nigeria’s telecom and banking sectors, with cybercriminals using sophisticated attac Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-powered-fraud-threatens-telecom-security-banking-ncc/

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) will propose the...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 — Malaysia has called for a stronger, more coordinated and effective regional disaster respon...

Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

The chief executive said calls for destructive action came from younger and older leaders.

A former President General of Amichi Community in Anambra State, Cletus Udebuani, has alleged threats to his life over development projects he initiated. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-ex-community-leader-alleges-threat-to-life/

Retirees of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have threatened to protest over the agency’s alleged failure to pay outstanding pension arrears. Read More: https://punchng.com/nama-pensioners-threaten-protest-over-unpaid-arrears/

The Nigerian government has begun moves to overhaul its cybercrime law to address emerging threats from AI, including sophisticated fraud and digital surve Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-overhaul-cybercrime-law-over-ai-threats/

Candidates excluded from Nigeria Customs Service training despite being on the successful list for the 2024/2025 recruitment threaten legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-recruitment-excluded-candidates-threaten-legal-action/

The Nigerian government is set to review its cybercrime law to address emerging threats from artificial intelligence, including online fraud and digital su Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-review-cybercrime-law-over-ai-threats/

As an intense El Niño threatens the summer grain belt, farmers are shifting from maize to faster-growing, drought-tolerant sunflower amid mounting economic pressure.

Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says Ottawa would rather he “serve shrimp cocktail” at a function than stage one, and alleges a “serious lack of respect.”

OpenAI's chief executive Sam Altman urged companies to focus on the security threat from artificial intelligence as use of the technology soars globally. "If I could recommend, like, only one thing to a company right now to do with AI in the very short term … it would be to really understand the security threat landscape from AI and mitigate against that," M

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Researchers and professors at the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore have identified the small hive beetle as a destructive, invasive scavenger insect that attacks honey bee colonies, bees, honey and pollen

Jos Mitchell had been on medical leave since May recovering from surgery, but said her decision was driven by culture at the council.

The man had been invited to an address on Avenue Road East in Hastings.

Acharya Gunadharanandi Maharaj of Varur Navagraha Teertha Kshetra has given the State government 10 days to provide written assurances on five demands of the Jain community, including the establishment of a Jain Development Corporation.

Officials said Mr. Handoo was zeroed in after a Kashmiri Pandit employee, Rohit Raina whose name figured in the “terror threat list”, registered a complaint with the police

Anthropic, the tech company behind Claude, filed IPO paperwork Monday, marking a major step for the AI giant as concerns over the technology's potential threats ramps up. Jo Ling Kent reports.

The Christian Association of Nigeria has called on security agencies to probe a viral video showing youths threatening to attack Christians in Enugu and Jo Read More: https://punchng.com/can-demands-probe-of-viral-video-threatening-infidels-in-enugu-jos/

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has threatened to sack any political appointee found selling empowerment items meant for constituents in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-threatens-to-sack-appointees-selling-empowerment-items/

The death of gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, has triggered controversy over alleged hospital rejections, disagreements within his family over his burial arrangements and threats of legal action against people linking celebrities to his death. The singer died in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, after reportedl

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about how the erosion of world order presents a threat to the interests of both European and Asian nations.

Australia’s lack of indoor air regulation has been labelled a critical public health gap, raising the risk of stroke, heart attack and dementia, experts have warned.

Senior doctors back the interns, alleging a witch hunt over questions on hospital facilities and patient referrals to private hospitals

Residents of Serua Island want to protect their ancestral home and the culture linked to it. The island also boasts "$100 million views."

GMO Internet Group asked account holders to back up their data, turn off their computer and pull the plug connected to the computer before noon.

New documents have revealed the extent of concerns posed by the WA environmental watchdog over Woodside Energy’s Browse gas project, including the threat to whales and turtles.

Security upgrades to MPs’ homes, as well as swifter office upgrades, are on the table. Some politicians also want duress alarms.

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has stepped up inter-agency prep...

An NGO, Wholesome Character, has called for teacher training and policy formulation to address the rising threats of AI to examination integrity in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/experts-call-for-teacher-training-policy-against-ai-threats/

Darwin's Smith Street Mall has reopened to the public following what police say was a false report of a "credible threat" this morning.