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Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech

The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?

Booksellers are reporting mysterious bulk orders. It's thought the books are being used to train AI - and ending up pulped.

Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, country's PM says

Among those killed in the strike on Ansar included three children and two women, state media reports.

Aftermath of deadly Indonesia earthquake

Dozens of people have been killed after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia’s Flores Island.

‘Tragedy on so many levels’: PM Burnham on death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan as UN official warns of crisis

Taliban rulers have celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan

Jellyfish became a threat to France's Gravelines plant after clogging cooling systems

In a striking environmental incident, a massive jellyfish swarm has compelled the shutdown of reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear plant. The clogged seawater cooling systems have brought significant disruption to power generation. Following a related incident in 2025, the plant introduced enhanced monitoring and fishing strategies. This occurrence underscores the vulnerabilities faced by coast...

Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea

Defence Minister Koizumi's visit to Yasukuni Shrine comes on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII.

What the Taliban achieved and failed to achieve in five years

The Taliban government brought security and stability but is facing increasing alienation of the general population.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: prosecutors revive theory of faked suicide attempt

Prosecutors pointed to internet searches made on the family computer in the months before the killings to make their caseProsecutors revived a theory in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial case this week, suggesting she had faked a suicide attempt after allegedly strangling her three children.While prosecutors have been arguing that Clancy acted intentionally and should be held criminally responsible,...

US navy veterans and military health experts express concern over USS Abraham Lincoln sailors

Prolonged deployment is coupled with reports of water shortages, plumbing issues and attempts to jump overboardUS navy veterans and military health experts are expressing concerns about the strain on sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has spent nearly nine months at sea supporting US operations in the Middle East, amid reports of poor living conditions and worsening mental health among ...

Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea

Defense argues New York cannot try Mangione over same act or offense as federal case – the killing of Brian ThompsonLuigi Mangione’s plea to federal stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death has spurred questions about the fate of the separate Manhattan murder case against him, with experts saying New York’s double-jeopardy law could derail that trial.Mangione pleaded guilty ...

UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall

Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric carsAndy Burnham moves to cut new EV sales targetsThe UK’s biggest gigafactory has shelved plans to expand production in Sunderland because of stalled talks on a deal to supply electric car batteries to Jaguar Land Rover.Chinese-owned AESC produces batteries for Nissan at its gigafactory next ...

8/15: CBS Saturday Morning

Rain floods the Midwest as Lala looms over Hawaii. We look inside a spy satellite company. Plus, Putin's meeting with President Trump, a year later.

24-year-old archaeology enthusiast helps uncover a 3,700-year-old stone circle

US readies Iran penalties as Trump downplays midterms impact

The US is readying unprecedented economic measures against Iran, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify efforts to force Tehran to capitulate after almost six months of war. The president said in a brief interview with Fox News that the US was planning to hit Iran’s economy hard, and that he did not care if the conflict were to end before the November US midterm elections, which would hinge ...

UK searches for homes with air conditioning jump 104% as heatwaves intensify

Searches for homes with air conditioning in the UK have more than doubled this summer. Repeated heatwaves prompt buyers to pay greater attention to property cooling capabilities. Many households are making practical changes to keep cool during hotter weather. Britain's housing stock faces concerns about coping with increasingly hotter summers. This shift influences buyer priorities and what they a...

Northern Metropolis and AI vital to Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: business chambers

Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan should prioritise the Northern Metropolis mega development, strengthen the city’s position as an international financial centre and advance its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, major business chambers have said. In submissions for the city’s first five-year plan, groups including the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) and the Federation of...

Family stranded at sea for 16 hours after jet ski capsized in Thailand

A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia: 38 killed, buildings collapse; 5 visuals of devastation

A significant earthquake registering 7.7 on the Richter scale rocked eastern Indonesia early Saturday, claiming the lives of at least thirty-eight individuals and leading to the destruction of various structures. Ongoing rescue missions are striving to aid the affected population, while landslides and widespread power failures hinder relief efforts in some areas. Although a tsunami alert was brief...

World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona

The 26-year-old striker cost the Ligue 1 champions a reported 50 million euros ($58m) and has signed a five year deal.

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill nine in worst toll since June

Two airstrikes reportedly hit homes in Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani with rescue services trying to find survivorsNine people have been killed, including three children, and 11 injured in two Israeli airstrikes on south Lebanon, the worst toll since deals in June brought a lull in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.Israeli warplanes bombed a home on the outskirts of the village of Ansar in south...

Iran rejects ‘delusions’ after Trump says he wants the Strait of Hormuz to be a U.S. territory

Iran called on the U.S. to “accept the reality of defeat” after President Donald Trump said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a “territory” of the U.S.

Struggling families urge return of student grant after textbook prices jump

Hong Kong parents and concern groups have urged authorities to reinstate student subsidies after textbook prices recorded their sharpest increase since the Covid-19 pandemic, amid the growing use of digital learning tools. Prices for a list of textbooks now range from HK$4,000 (US$510) to HK$6,000, representing an average increase of 3.6 per cent for the 2026-27 academic year, the highest since th...

Arsenal vs Manchester City: Community Shield – prediction, lineups, teams

Premier League winners Arsenal and FA Cup holders Man City prepare to trade blows as English top-flight season nears.