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Callaway apologises after golf ad slammed for depicting domestic violence

Al Jazeera • 2 months ago

The advert, which was released online last week before being pulled, prompted calls for a boycott of Callaway products.

Iran and Oman reach Hormuz deal, but reopening hinges on US compliance

SCMP • 2 months ago

Iran and Oman have reached agreement on their share of the Strait of Hormuz and its revenues, but the vital waterway will not be reopened if the US does not accept their conditions, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday. Iran and Oman have held on-and-off talks for weeks ‌about controlling traffic through the strait, which handled one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments...

ICE agent embroiled in interstate extradition dispute after allegedly shooting Venezuelan man

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Christian Castro is charged in Minnesota with assault and falsely reporting a crime by anotherSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent accused of firing his gun and wounding a Venezuelan man in the leg is caught in an interstate extradition dispute between Texas and Minnesota – and could walk out of a Texas jail as soon as Wednesday if a...

Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

SCMP • 2 months ago

Asian workers and families already facing years-long waits for US visas could be pushed deeper into uncertainty by a global pause on immigrant visa appointments, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens legal immigration through new screening and higher costs, experts warn. The US State Department on Tuesday said it had launched a global training initiative for consular officers at all ...

Can flying taxis beat LA traffic? US city to develop air taxi vertiport ahead of 2028 Olympics

Euronews • 2 months ago

Could the skies be the answer to Los Angeles’ notorious traffic? Ahead of the Olympic Games in 2028, the Californian city is developing its first electric air taxi site to carry passengers to and from the city in minutes.

UK PM Burnham planning US visit in September to push further support for Ukraine

Euronews • 2 months ago

If confirmed, it would mark Burnham's first official visit to the US since he took over as prime minister in July.

A teacher’s slap, student’s death revive India’s corporal punishment debate

Al Jazeera • 2 months ago

Teja's death raises question India has not fully answered: why more than a decade after ban is hitting children routine?

Family seeks help after Hongkonger held in Philippines despite finishing jail time

SCMP • 2 months ago

The family of a Hong Kong man imprisoned in the Philippines for more than two decades has appealed to city authorities for help after he remained in custody despite a court in the country recently ruling that he had finished serving his lengthy sentence. Tang Lung-wai was arrested in the country in July 2000 for the possession of methamphetamine, also known as Ice, and placed on remand. He was lat...

14 fossilised teeth from Egypt reveal five extinct ancient shark species

Times of India • 2 months ago

Fossilised shark teeth from Egypt's Western Desert reveal prehistoric ocean life. Scientists discovered teeth from five extinct shark species in the Abu-Tartur Plateau region. These ancient predators inhabited warm tropical seas during the Late Cretaceous period. The findings expand the known record of shark diversity in North Africa. This discovery highlights Egypt's ancient marine environments h...

Drought exposes fossils and wartime shipwrecks along Danube River

Euronews • 2 months ago

On a stretch of the river in Bulgaria, archaeologists have been able to study the foundations of a bridge, thought to have been built in the year 328.

ICC chief urges Japan to counter US pressure on the court

Al Jazeera • 2 months ago

Washington escalated its campaign against the ICC last week by sanctioning its president and a senior trial lawyer.

Trump touts primary success after Republicans win elections in South Carolina and Oklahoma – live

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Sister of late Lindsey Graham, who has been backed by Trump, overcomes concern about lack of experience to win place on November ballotDarline Graham wins Republican primary for US SenateSign up for the US Breaking News emailA US military strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean on Tuesday killed four people, officials said.US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that...

Belgian fries under threat as potatoes shrink in heat

Euronews • 2 months ago

Extreme weather has left this year's potato crop unusually small, raising fears of tighter supplies and higher prices from the world's biggest frozen fries exporter.

Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at schoolThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports.Prince Harry, Meghan, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, are expected to enjoy an “extended stay” in Britain, with the children already enrolled at school ...

What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?

Euronews • 2 months ago

The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington.

Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband stole SNP funds

The Guardian • 2 months ago

To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of caseChannel 5 is reuniting with the producers of Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards for a drama about how Nicola Sturgeon’s former husband embezzled £400,000 from the Scottish National party and the impact it had on her reputation.To Nicola, Love Peter will examine the couple’s relationsh...

Could the delay to China’s moon mission ease pressure on Nasa?

SCMP • 2 months ago

China’s delay of a high-stakes mission to hunt for water ice near the moon’s south pole may slow its lunar ambitions, but is unlikely to change the bigger contest with the United States over who can build a lasting presence on the moon, according to space experts. No reason was given when Chang’e-7 was postponed until next year, just hours before Sunday night’s scheduled lift-off, though a major t...

No gym needed? Scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle grafts

SCMP • 2 months ago

Scientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that might allow bedridden people to gain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only improved whole-body muscle mass in mice but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and cogn...

No gym needed: scientists in China develop self-exercising muscle grafts

SCMP • 2 months ago

Scientists in China have created a self-exercising muscle graft that could allow bedridden people to obtain the benefits of working out without any physical exertion. With just an injection of muscle cells below the skin, the cells self-assembled into muscle grafts, which not only improved whole-body muscle mass in mice but also led to improvements in bone density, endurance, liver function and co...

Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

The Guardian • 2 months ago

Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementiaHormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found.Scientists tracked more than 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK in the largest study of its kind. They found that those who had used HRT were 10% less likely to develop any type of dementia and 16% less ...

Flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border leave scores dead and hundreds missing

The Guardian • 2 months ago

More than 380 tourists among those unaccounted for after homes, roads, bridges and power plants swept awayHundreds are missing and at least 22 people have died after torrential floods ⁠hit the Himalayan border areas of ⁠Nepal and in ​Tibet in China.Houses, roads, bridges and power projects were swept away ⁠in Nepal while officials in Tibet said they feared “major casualties” with some missing in t...

Americans among almost 400 tourists missing after Nepal flash flood

CBS News • 2 months ago

Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.

Flowers and memories: Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton

Euronews • 2 months ago

Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.

Flowers and memories: fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton

Euronews • 2 months ago

Fans honour Dolly Parton in Nashville and Sevierville as New York's Empire State Building turns pink following the country music legend's death.

Prince Harry and Meghan back in UK after 6 years, beginning a new chapter

SCMP • 2 months ago

Prince Harry and his family arrived back in Britain on Wednesday, the BBC reported, days after it was revealed the couple were relocating six years after quitting royal duties and moving to the United States. Last week, Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, surprised even their close family when it was disclosed that they would move back from California to somewhere ‌outside London for...