Ukrainian drones strike Russian Caspian Sea port in Dagestan
Fires and explosions were seen in Russia’s Dagestan after a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Britain’s vulnerable sharks to be tracked with 70 tags and catch records since 1953
A new three-year research initiative is set to study three at-risk shark species in British waters. By using electronic tags to monitor their movements and diving behaviors, the team will analyze historical distribution data from anglers spanning decades. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance understanding of shark migration and behavior, ultimately contributing to effective conservation eff...
Plant Diversity Jumps On Rewilded Farm: species on ex-arable plots leap fourfold; survey shows rapid gains
Wild Ken Hill’s groundbreaking rewilding initiative revealed a remarkable surge in plant diversity, with species nearly doubling within just three years. This transformation of former arable land led to a fourfold increase in plant variety, predominantly fueled by grazing animals that enhanced the ecosystem's structure. The surge in vegetation signals promising benefits for local insect and bird p...
Trump: Every American gets $5,000 if Republicans win House & Senate
Donald Trump promised a $5,000 ‘dividend’ to every adult US citizen.
Why Trump's flight to Dallas was delayed before republican midterm convention
President Trump's journey to Dallas was abruptly delayed when an emergency slide was deployed from Air Force One. Ground personnel quickly assessed the situation, and the slide was subsequently removed from the plane. As a precaution, a backup aircraft was readied for the trip to the Republican midterm convention. The modified aircraft, noted as a foreign gift, is currently under scrutiny.
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Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan.
Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Trump pledges $5,000 to every American - and other takeaways from Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Four takeaways from Trump's speech at first Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.
Trump claims he will give $5,000 to every American if Republicans win the midterms as he defends Iran war and tariffs– as it happened
This live blog is now closed.US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speechSign up for US Breaking News emailStefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s former House seat.Stefany Shaheen’s mother Jeanne Shaheen is a former governor who ...
Which European countries import the most crude oil?
Brent topped $100 after fresh Strait of Hormuz attacks. Eurostat data shows which European countries buy the most oil and who is most exposed.
Formula 1 sends Madrid holiday rents soaring: up to €20,000 near circuit
The Spanish Grand Prix is driving luxury short-term rents in Madrid up by as much as 1,000%, and in Valdebebas some flats are being listed at up to 20,000 euros for the race.
John Major’s rise from obscure whip to PM part of new National Theatre season
Play is one of eight world premieres in programme with global conflict and political upheaval at its heartA new play about John Major’s rise to power, written by James Graham, will premiere at the National Theatre in London next year, as part of a season that puts political upheaval and global conflict at the heart of its programme.Major reunites Graham with Jeremy Herrin, the director behind the ...
Enact Trew’s law to automatically review ‘bent copper’ convictions, says report
Experts say failure to immediately review cases involving corrupt police officers risks ‘ruining’ more livesConvictions that imprisoned police officers were involved in obtaining should be automatically reviewed to correct miscarriages of justice such as those perpetrated by the corrupt and racist officer DS Derek Ridgewell, a report says.The proposed Trew’s law, named after Winston Trew – who was...
August 2026 was world’s joint hottest month on record, according to Copernicus
The global average air temperature in August was 1.65°C above the pre-industrial reference value. With prolonged and early heatwaves, Western Europe broke the summer temperature record set in 2003.
US citizens will receive $5,000 if Republicans win midterms, Trump claims in lengthy convention speech
In two-hour address, president asked voters to ‘pretend that I’m on the ballot’ despite being deeply unpopular among electorateDonald Trump said every adult citizen in the US will receive a dividend of $5,000 if Republicans retain the House and Senate in the midterm elections, while delivering a historically long convention speech in Dallas in which the president assailed Democrats as radical comm...
Toddler with heart and brain conditions dies after being found unresponsive in bed
A 23-month-old girl with heart and brain conditions has died after her parents found her unresponsive at their Hong Kong flat, the South China Morning Post has learned. Police said they received a report from the infant’s mother at 5.30am, saying her daughter had passed out at their light public housing flat at 20 Olympic Avenue in Kai Tak. They added that paramedics arrived shortly afterwards and...
Five dead, dozens missing in Philippines ferry fire
Coastguard says the ferry had 134 listed passengers and crew when it sank off the coast of Palawan.
Spanish intelligence and police warned of Ceuta mass crossing a day in advance
Speaking on Spanish public TV on Wednesday, Sánchez criticised the National Intelligence Centre for failing to anticipate the mass sea crossing. However, the agency had warned its Moroccan counterparts and police chiefs in Ceuta and Melilla.
Australia politics live: new head of public sector union announced; Labor too slow on DV action, poll says
Follow the day’s news liveLabor introducing new laws to crack down on illegal tobaccoLabor will introduce new laws to make it easier to prosecute criminals involved in the illicit tobacco trade, as the government fights an uphill battle against the exploding black market.The new laws think about it as a list of observable indicators, very simple, fact-based things like: is the tobacco appropriatel...
August was hottest month ever recorded globally, scientists say
The EU’s climate monitor said on Thursday that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer. In response to the assessment by the Copernicus Climate Change Service, the UN warned that until humanity weaned off fossil fuels, the planet would only push deeper into uncharted territory....
Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over claims UAE warned him before October 7 attack
Israeli prime minister denies claim that UAE president warned him of Hamas plans before the 2023 attacks.
Trump touts ‘most successful’ presidency, promises US$5,000 to citizens in speech
US President Donald Trump kicked off the Republican Party’s midterm campaign season in Dallas on Wednesday night, headlining the opening of a highly unusual convention aimed at rallying voters ahead of November’s high-stakes battle for control of Congress. “This has been the most successful two years financially and every other way in the history of the presidency,” he said, as the crowd chanted “...
Australia politics live: Greens in turmoil as senators to cross floor over koala deal; Coalition rejects social media regulation plan
Follow the day’s news liveLabor introducing new laws to crack down on illegal tobaccoLabor will introduce new laws to make it easier to prosecute criminals involved in the illicit tobacco trade, as the government fights an uphill battle against the exploding black market.The new laws think about it as a list of observable indicators, very simple, fact-based things like: is the tobacco appropriatel...
Trump says Iran war will end after Election Day
During his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
DALLAS — President Donald Trump attempted to turn one of his biggest political vulnerabilities into a strength for Republicans here Wednesday, making the war with Iran a key focus of his speech at the party’s midterm convention.
Why is Iran bombing Jordan’s Al-Azraq base?
Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base near Al-Azraq in recent weeks.
Trump vows to be at centre of US midterms: Republican convention takeaways
Trump says, 'Pretend I’m on the ballot,' as he rallies Republicans ahead of challenging midterm elections.
AIIB eyes new platform to pool private capital for Asia’s US$1.7tr infrastructure needs
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is developing a new platform to pool capital from institutional investors, aiming to roughly quadruple the private capital it mobilises for infrastructure projects across Asia, according to a senior officer. The mechanism will allow insurers, pension funds, and other institutional investors to co-invest in infrastructure debt alongside the bank acros...