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Qatar: Iran’s claim that Doha is holding missing pilots is a ‘media ploy’

Qatar says Iran’s claim it is holding missing aircrew is untrue and a “media ploy”, with Tehran yet to verify it.

Palestinian-American confronts Israeli settler at his besieged home

Palestinian-American Loui Abu Ridi confronted an Israeli settler at his home in Qusra, south of Nablus.

Drought reveals Emperor Nero's bridge beneath Rome's Tiber river

Weeks without rain have caused Italy's Tiber River to fall to unusually low levels, revealing the remains of an ancient Roman bridge near the Vatican. Traditionally known as Nero's bridge, archaeologists believe the structure may actually date back to the reign of Emperor Caligula.

Xi hits out at ‘outside interference’ in Latin America in meeting with Ecuador’s president

China firmly supports Latin American nations in upholding their autonomy and pursuing international cooperation based on their own interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa on Tuesday. “Latin American and Caribbean nations should have freedom to choose their international partners without outside interference,” Xi said, in a veiled criticism of US interve...

In 1960s, US began displacing around 600 families for a 40-mile reservoir; in 1975 the dam was...

The ambitious dam project planned for the Delaware River faced substantial backlash, resulting in its cancellation. This pivotal decision ultimately fostered the establishment of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, a refuge for the river's unspoiled segments. Factors such as environmental concerns and increasing financial burdens were significant in the cancellation, signaling a major...

One person dead and more than 200 ill in UK salmonella outbreak

UKHSA rules out British produce as source of infections and says evidence points to consumption of imported eggsOne person has died and more than 200 others have fallen ill during a UK-wide outbreak of salmonella that health officials have linked to the consumption of imported eggs.The 207 people affected range in age from under one year to 90 years old, according to the UK Health Security Agency,...

From code to reasoning: AI reshapes the skills of young programmers

At the International Olympiad in Informatics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 386 young programmers from 97 countries faced six algorithmic problems as AI reshapes coding, problem-solving and computer science education.

ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over demand for TV license renewals

Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local television stations it owns, ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that it is being retaliated against for content-based reasons.The network filed the lawsuit on Tuesday wh...

ABC sues Trump’s media regulator over ‘politically motivated’ license renewals

Network alleges FCC demand for early license renewal is retaliation for content the administration disapproves ofAfter being forced to apply early to renew its license to broadcast on the eight local television stations it owns, ABC has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), arguing that it is being retaliated against for content-based reasons.The network filed the lawsuit on Tuesday wh...

Who is Wassim al-Assad, sentenced to death for Syria war atrocities?

The latest sentence against Wassim al-Assad comes a week after ousted President Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death

Qatar says it repatriated body of Iranian pilot and denies claims of holding three others

Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.

Qatar returns Iranian pilot's remains but denies Tehran's claims of holding others

Doha said it invited Tehran to send a technical team to review its search operation but received no response, calling Iran's accusations "false" and "illogical" and suggesting they were aimed at a domestic audience. Qatar's foreign ministry also said US-Iran talks were "far" from resuming.

Revealed: Toby Young free speech group crowdfunded over £60,000 for legal case fought by pro-bono lawyer

Staff members said Free Speech Union would “need to explain” how it spent money donated by its supportersStaff at a campaign group that claims to defend free speech in Britain said it would “need to explain” how it spent roughly £60,000 that was crowdfunded for a legal case that was ultimately fought by a pro bono lawyer.The Free Speech Union (FSU), an activist group founded by Conservative life p...

Scientists who turned to OnlyFans to fund marmot research receive crypto boost

Funding boost worth $100,000 has recently materialized in form of new marmot-themed cryptocurrencyScientists who turned to OnlyFans to help save long-running research into marmots have raised more than $100,000 after harnessing the support of another, very modern, funding avenue – cryptocurrency.The 60-year project of continuous study of marmots – stout, ground-dwelling rodents that are the larges...

When the city lights up: discovering Uzbekistan after sunset

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

Chinese doctors get double-thigh amputee to walk again in world first

Chinese surgeons have enabled a man to walk again after an accident severed both his legs at the thigh, marking a rare success for advanced reconstructive procedures. After nearly 20 months of intensive post-operative recovery, the patient is reportedly able to walk indoors with a frame and manage most daily tasks unassisted. Crucially, sensation has returned to his lower legs down to his ankles. ...

Everything you need to know about Meta's biggest legal battle yet

A landmark trial in California could force Meta to overhaul Facebook and Instagram after four states accused the company of designing its platforms to hook young users and hiding what it knew about the harm.

82% of Chinese firms eye overseas growth, with Hong Kong top service support choice

More than 80 per cent of surveyed mainland Chinese companies plan to grow their overseas presence, with Hong Kong listed as their top choice for a professional services platform to support expansion, the Trade Development Council (TDC) has found. The council’s survey, published on Tuesday, also showed that about 94 per cent of respondents were eyeing countries in the Belt and Road Initiative for e...

An 81-year-old admits to 1994 killing of American tourist as trial opens in Germany

An 81-year-old man has admitted to sexually abusing and killing an American tourist in Germany more than 30 years ago

South Korea president stresses US alliance as many baffled by Trump order to cut exercises

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says a solid alliance with the United States underpins national security

🔴Live: Sophie Adenot becomes first French female astronaut to venture outside ISS

King Harald of Norway is hospitalized for treatment in connection with a blood disease

King Harald of Norway has been admitted to a hospital for treatment related to a blood disease, according to the royal palace

Man appears in court after dog-bite death in Wakefield

Lee Ellis charged with manslaughter over death of James Judge, who was bitten by German shepherd on footpathA 55-year-old man has appeared in court charged with manslaughter over the death of a man who was bitten by a dog on a footpath.Bradford magistrates court heard on Tuesday that James Judge was bitten by a dog belonging to Lee Ellis on Saturday afternoon after an apparent dispute between the ...

Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Japanese activist keeps protesting against Israel’s genocide in Gaza

Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin’s trip to Kuril Islands, the Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago that is claimed by both countries