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Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising

Lords’ report faces criticism from lobby groups after suggesting ban would be ‘most effective’ way to reduce public harmsThe UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos.In a 173-page report, the House of Lords liaison committee said the government had be...

Access-to-nature crisis ‘on par with that of Victorian Britain’s filthy air’

Research finds many in England lack proximity to green and blue spaces as Labour urged to speed up manifesto pledgeNearly half of all parliamentary constituencies in England have low access to nature despite a government target to ensure everyone is within a 15-minute walk from a green or blue space, new research reveals.The analysis by the Wildlife Trusts comes as the charity presents a green pap...

BYD, Xiaomi and Innolight executives likely to join Xi Jinping on US visit: sources

Figures from some of China’s most prominent firms – including electric vehicle maker BYD and smart manufacturing giant Xiaomi – are likely to accompany President Xi Jinping on his trip to the US next week, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The entourage would draw a parallel to the coterie of CEOs that US President Donald Trump brought to Beijing in May, and could signal great...

Pop-up ad accused of delaying life-saving call during Chinese woman’s heart attack sparks debate

Intense public discussions surrounding the downsides of technology have been sparked by a Chinese man accusing a phone company’s lock screen feature of obstructing his father from calling an ambulance, which he claims contributed to his mother’s death. On September 10, a 19-year-old man named Zhang shared on social media that his mother suffered a heart attack around 4am on August 30. His father a...

The 'Canada effect': Which European companies could benefit from closer ties?

The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. Defence, aerospace and industrial technology are where European companies may gain first.

The "Canada effect": Which European companies could benefit from closer ties?

The US trade war is pushing Canada towards Europe. Defence, aerospace and industrial technology are where European companies may gain first.

What are the world’s biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?

From Nvidia and OpenAI to Anthropic and xAI, we break down the companies driving the AI boom and how much they're worth.

What are the biggest AI companies and how much are they worth?

As AI firms push for greater controls on the industry, Al Jazeera unpacks the value of the main companies in the sector.

Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump says 'membership possible hostile act'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will address the European Parliament on Thursday after President Donald Trump suggested allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a “hostile act” and threatened additional tariffs on Europe

Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation

The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, despite rising inflation in the UK

Romanian border residents fear fallout as frequency of drone alerts rises

Romanian residents near the Ukraine border are living in fear due to Russian drone strikes

Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?

In today’s newsletter: The Houthi advance along the Red Sea coast raised fears for global trade and energy supplies, while more than 100,000 Yemenis have been displaced by the fightingGood morning. The lightning advance of Houthi militants along the west coast of Yemen over the past week has prompted fears of a spiralling conflict in the region and a new oil supply crisis.For families living in th...

IT worker, 51, allegedly kills wife with knife after financial disputes

A man believed to be millions of dollars in debt is suspected of murdering his wife in their flat after previous financial disputes, according to preliminary investigations by Hong Kong police. Superintendent Kwan Chun-ting, assistant district commander of Eastern district crime squad, said on Thursday that a 51-year-old man had turned himself in at Kowloon City Police Station at 7.30pm the previo...

Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls labelling wildfires as ‘ecological terrorism’

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks. Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 11 years, with “super El Nino” weather parching ‌the country’s forests and fields. The islands of Borneo and Sumatra have...

Climate change was key factor in deadly Nepal-China flood, scientists say

Researchers said the flood was caused by a "compound crisis" shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw and geological instability. A 2015 earthquake is also thought to have played a role.

India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote

Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

Scientists removed kangaroo rats for 13 years to reveal their hidden role in desert vegetation

Researchers conducted a thirteen-year investigation by excluding kangaroo rats from designated desert areas. The absence of these rodents led to a remarkable uptick in two specific grass species due to reduced soil disruption and seed predation. This transformation in plant life further influenced the activities of other rodents and foraging birds, effectively highlighting the indispensable role k...

Former Australian miner spotted Saturn ripple in 2024; two years later, co-authored 10-sided wave

An Australian amateur astronomer made a groundbreaking observation in their backyard, discovering a colossal ten-sided atmospheric wave. This unique finding corroborated the existence of a decagon around Saturn's south pole, as confirmed by years of data from the Hubble Space Telescope. The decagon, intertwined with fierce jet streams, spans numerous atmospheric levels, shedding light on the circu...

Roosevelt Bridge Replacement: Oklahoma starts $408m Lake Texoma span; traffic stays on old US-70

Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open for traffic throughout this period, enhancing safety and travel capacity across state lin...

Second Phase Of Easement: Montana pursues $17.1mn timberland deal; public can weigh in by September 26

Montana officials are proactive in their efforts to conserve approximately 48,000 acres of private timberland. This proposed conservation easement is designed to halt future development while permitting ongoing timber activities. The initiative aims to preserve wildlife habitats and maintain public access for recreation. A multimillion-dollar funding approach consists of various state and federal ...

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Germany's missile stockpiles 'worryingly low', Rheinmetall CEO tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology.

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: 'Robots will come, that is absolutely clear'

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger says Germany's missile stockpiles remain worryingly low and production must accelerate dramatically, while detailing the company's plans for cruise missiles, humanoid robots and space technology as it ramps up capacity to meet Europe's rearmament needs.

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: "Robots are coming"

Rheinmetall boss Armin Papperger on missile shortages, ramped-up arms production and future weapons. What lessons come from Ukraine, Skyranger, drones, combat robots and space? Interview with the head of Germany's largest defence firm.

Rheinmetall chief Papperger: "Robots are coming"

Rheinmetall chief Armin Papperger on empty rocket stocks, more arms production and future weapons. What lessons from Ukraine, Skyranger, drones, combat robots and space? Interview with the CEO of Germany's biggest defence group.