Web archive - August 19, 2024

World

British tech mogul Mike Lynch reported missing after yacht sinks near Sicily

Italian authorities have opened a probe into the incident as the emergency response continued Monday

World

WHO reports almost 2,000 attacks on Ukrainian health facilities during conflict

A total of 166 people have been killed and 514 injured in attacks on healthcare since the start of the conflict.

Entertainment

Billionaire Mike Lynch missing after superyacht sinks off Sicily during severe storm

British billionaire Mike Lynch is missing after his luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily amid severe storm.

World

Catastrophic US flooding leaves one dead, another missing

Connecticut hit by unprecedented floods, grapples with extensive damage; local states of emergency declared

World

Clashes on border result in deaths of Israeli soldier, two Hezbollah fighters

The Israeli military said that "multiple suspicious aerial targets were also identified crossing from Lebanon"

Pakistan

Sukkur mayor, PMD dispute rainfall measurement after 'false' claim of record-breaking downpour

Met dept claims only 116mm of rain was recorded over 48 hours, not 290mm as previously reported

Pakistan

National Assembly rodent issue: Cats to be deployed for rat control

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) allocates over Rs1.2 million for pest control measures.

Sports

Bangladesh coach confident ahead of Rawalpindi Test

Hathurusingha highlights balanced squad with Shakib and Mehidy as Bangladesh faces Pakistan in the first Test

Entertainment

Michael Keaton unbothered by 'Batgirl' cancellation, appreciates paycheck and praises directors

Michael Keaton expresses indifference over Batgirl cancellation, appreciates the paycheck, and praises directors

Entertainment

Marlon Wayans and DJ Vlad engage in heated exchange over interview fee dispute

Marlon Wayans and DJ Vlad engaged in a heated public exchange after a dispute over a $40,000 interview fee