Toxic waste of war on Gaza reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
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The toxic waste of the Gaza war has reached Israel
The Israeli government cannot insulate its citizens from the impact of the ecocide it wrought on the strip.
Furore grows as Venezuela defends US oil deal with Trump
Venezuelan hardliners and opposition forces alike criticised acting president Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to grant the US exclusive access to the country’s valuable oil resources. She may be betting that the deal with US President Donald Trump is her ticket to a tighter grip on power. One potential advantage for Rodriguez is if the deal to give the US majority control over 65 billion barrels of V...
Nepal rescuers drill into tunnels in bid to reach trapped workers
Nepali army joins flood rescue efforts at hydroelectric facilities where workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels.
Iceland rejects government proposal to resume EU membership talks
Iceland has voted against a government proposal to resume talks to join the European Union, according to a public broadcaster.
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Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog trapped in running washing machine
Hong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night show a dog inside a front-loading washing ...
Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machine
Hong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside an operating washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night showed a dog inside a front-loading was...
PC Andrew Harper’s killers will stay in prison as Burnham changes early release scheme
PM says anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including all forms of manslaughter, will be excluded from the schemePC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars after Andy Burnham announced changes to the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding, saying he understood “how strongly people feel about this issue”.The prime minister said anyone convicted of unlawful killing, inclu...
PC Andrew Harper’s killers will stay in jail as Burnham changes early release scheme
PM says anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including all forms of manslaughter, will be excluded from the schemePC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars after Andy Burnham announced changes to the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding, saying he understood “how strongly people feel about this issue”.The prime minister said anyone convicted of unlawful killing, inclu...
American startup raises $180 million to drill rock over 5km deep to build world's first superhot geothermal plant at 500 °C
Quaise Energy has successfully raised $180 million for its groundbreaking superhot geothermal plant initiative. Utilizing cutting-edge microwave technology, the project vaporizes rock instead of using conventional drill bits. Collaboration with Nabors Industries will provide essential drilling expertise and equipment. The Obsidian Project, located in Oregon, is set to generate 50 MW by 2030, pavin...
A Colombian man struggling to build his own home created Lego-like bricks from recycled plastic
A Colombian architect helped develop Lego-like building blocks made from recycled plastic and rubber to create temporary and permanent homes. The system was used to build shelters for 42 displaced families in Guapi in 2015. Four people could assemble a 40-square-metre house in five days, without using glue, cement or water.
Pacific Islands Forum meeting in turmoil after several leaders pull out of Palau summit
Solomon Islands prime minister cancels his appearance, along with leaders from Fiji, Vanuatu and SamoaSeveral leaders have pulled out of a the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau at the eleventh hour.Solomon Islands prime minister, Matthew Wale, has cancelled his appearance after a no-confidence motion was lodged against him at home by the Solomon Islands home affairs minister, Manasse...
From doomscrolling to nomophobia: new digital-age conditions reshaping our brains
Doomscrolling, nomophobia, FOMO and social media addiction: the new digital disorders, what they mean and when smartphones become a problem
Ethiopia’s Gobena, Kenya’s Olympic champion Jepchirchir win Sydney Marathon
Gobena claims first victory after finishing second last year, as Jepchirchir adds to Boston, New York and London wins.
Messi scores four goals, inspires Inter Miami to 7-1 win over Montreal
Lionel Messi's four goals help Miami snap a five-match winless run and take his season MLS tally to 18 goals.
At least 1 killed, 5 injured in shooting in Switzerland
Local police said early Sunday a manhunt was underway and the motives were still unclear.
USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on way home after gruelling Middle East deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier, is heading back home after more than 250 days of supporting operations in the Middle East, recently passing by Singapore. Despite reports of declining crew morale and supply difficulties, US Navy representatives have rejected the idea of a widespread mental health crisis. The ship is expected to stop in Thailand before concluding its journey back to th...
A lone Black woman’s defiance of Swedish neo-Nazis, 10 years on
Protester Tess Asplund on the photo that made headlines, and why she sees it as a sign of the change in Sweden todayThe striking photograph showed a lone Black woman, her fist raised, standing in the path of hundreds of uniformed neo-Nazis on parade in 2016, and it made headlines across the globe.At the time, it was held up as a symbol of the resistance to the far right. But 10 years on, as Sweden...
Nearly one thousand people swim across Danube in Budapest for first crossing in six years
The Danube was closed to river traffic for four hours to make way for the Generali OWT Danube Crossing open-water swim.
Can Southeast Asian artists replicate K-pop’s global success with SEA-pop?
At Tower Records in Tokyo’s Shibuya district earlier this month, fans flocked to a pop-up store set up for Filipino boy band SB19, buying exclusive merchandise including limited-edition CDs, T-shirts, stickers and phone straps. Due to overwhelming demand, the store ran for an additional five days. During the band’s tour in Japan, SB19 met fans in Yokohama and performed in Tokyo and Osaka during th...
Hungary's bee population at risk, warns national beekeepers' association
By August, the drought and extreme heat have all but wiped out natural sources of pollen, leaving bees starving and parched.
‘Identify your real enemy’: Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to unite, defend each other
Iran's Supreme Leader urged Gulf rulers to identify their real enemy and confront it. He also called for Muslim unity and mutual defense against external threats. The message comes amid ongoing war and significant economic pressure on Iran. Iranian President dismissed speculation about the leader's health, stating he is healthy. Diplomacy and defense remain Iran's complementary approach to nationa...
Major manhunt underway after woman killed in shooting at Swiss rave
Shots were fired early on Sunday at an event attended by around 3,500 people in Aarau, Switzerland, killing at least one person and injuring five others, some seriously. Police have launched a large-scale operation.
One dead, five injured in shooting at Swiss rave as major police operation unfolds
Shots were fired early on Sunday at an event attended by around 3,500 people in Aarau, Switzerland, killing at least one person and injuring five others, some seriously. Police have launched a large-scale operation.
Manhunt underway after one killed, multiple injured at Swiss rave
At least one person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.
At least one dead, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.
One killed, five injured in shooting at rave in Switzerland
One person was killed and five others injured, some seriously, in a shooting at a rave in the northern Swiss city of Aarau, police and local media reported Sunday. A major police operation is underway at the scene, with authorities urging residents to stay away from the area.
Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," local police said.
A 55-year-old Missouri official reached the 13,804-foot summit of Wyoming's highest mountain
In a remarkable tale of survival, a Missouri deputy attorney general was found alive after an arduous five-day ordeal on Gannett Peak. Despite achieving his goal of reaching the summit, he faced severe dehydration and confusion near Scott Lake. Fortunately, search teams successfully located him amidst the challenging terrain, and he is now in recovery, expressing heartfelt gratitude to his rescuer...
One dead and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say
"The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," local police said.