Gaza’s children still struggling with hunger as another famine threatens
Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.
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Iran says Oman deal is in ‘final stages’ but US must act to open Hormuz
Iran said on Sunday that a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages but reiterated that the waterway would only reopen once the United States met other conditions. A US official said on Friday that an agreement between Iran and Oman was close and could soon reopen the waterway, which carried a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipment...
MTR passenger’s hand caught in door while trying to retrieve item from tracks
Hong Kong’s rail operator confirmed on Sunday that a passenger’s hand was caught in a train door after he tried to retrieve something that had fallen onto the tracks, warning travellers not to attempt to pick up dropped items themselves. In a response to inquiries from the South China Morning Post about a video circulating on social media, the MTR Corporation said the incident occurred at 10pm on ...
Taylor Swift songs removed from Trump and White House’s social media posts
Rage-baiting efforts of Trump accounts silenced after posts such as a video linking her Red album to RepublicansSome of Taylor Swift’s songs have been removed from videos posted on social media by Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House, silencing efforts to mock the pop star.A video posted 3 August featuring the US president and the first lady, Melania Trump, watching fireworks was posted thi...
Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny
Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UKChinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures w...
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Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe, putting tariffs under scrutiny
Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UKChinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures w...
8/9: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sen. Bill Cassidy joins to discuss his pivotal vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders and National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya join.
Florida drained land for a giant subdivision in the 1960s; 2026 restoration reverses it
The Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Southwest Florida has been completed after years of work to restore the natural flow of water across 55,000 acres of wetlands. The project removed more than 260 miles of roads and plugged almost 50 miles of canals. The work is expected to improve wetlands, water quality and wildlife habitat.
Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans
Gaza engineer builds animal shelters out of empty cans
What now as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza?
As Netanyahu demands 'genuine' Hamas disarmament before considering pull-out from Gaza, a look at what happens next.
The Mecca pact is not just another regional alliance
It could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.
Syria says it reached deal with Moscow on future of Russian bases
Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.
Trump targets birthright citizenship again
US President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.
Three Banksy artworks in London have cost taxpayers nearly £150,000
Costs of security and removal efforts have reignited debate over whether work is vandalism or valuable public artThree Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in removal efforts, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise.The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide security ...
Three Banksy artworks in London cost taxpayers nearly £150,000 in upkeep
Shadow justice secretary says artist should foot bill, while others say his murals make art accessibleThree Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise.The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide security have so far cost m...
A pretty penny: three Banksy artworks cost taxpayers £150,000 in upkeep
Shadow justice secretary says artist should foot bill, while others say his murals make art accessibleThree Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise.The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide security have so far cost m...
A pretty penny: Three Banksy artworks cost taxpayers £150,000 in upkeep
An outraged shadow justice secretary said the artist should foot the bill, while others say his murals make art accessibleThree Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise.The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide securit...
Over 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency
The fires that erupted on Friday spread rapidly, nearly doubling in size overnight into Saturday. National police are investigating a possible death near Summerland, although the casualty has not yet been confirmed.
In 2001, Denmark began turning 19 km of straightened River Skjern into 26 km of bends
Denmark's River Skjern is undergoing a restoration project aimed at reversing the environmental impact caused by historical drainage efforts. The river now floods more of its floodplain, but artificial channels hinder its natural dynamics. While some aquatic species are bouncing back, the diversity from its past remains largely absent. The limited recreation of key backwater habitats suggests that...
Most X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside UK
Exclusive: Analysis shows 55% of accounts were located overseas – and seven of 12 most-read posts came from USMore than half the accounts that posted on Elon Musk’s X about the rioting in Belfast and the civil disorder in Southampton in June were based outside the UK, an analysis by the Guardian can reveal.Of the 8,672 accounts whose combined posts about the events exceeded 1,000 views, just 45.3%...
Can Europe stay united in China trade battle? Ceuta migrant crisis offers a warning
The European Union’s traditional August break was supposed to provide officials with some respite ahead of a potentially bruising autumn when it will try to set its fiery trade relationship with China on a new course. Instead, a border crisis on its southern flank has created turmoil and division among its 27 members, raising questions over how prepared the bloc is for a dust-up with one of the wo...
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert.
Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say
Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.
British MotoGP: Raul Fernandez dominates at Silverstone to beat Martin
Aprilia rider's victory over Jorge Martin extends Silverstone’s run of different Grand Prix winners to twelve in a row.
Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it?
On the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.
Russia exploits Ukraine's interceptor shortage in ongoing strikes
Russia and Ukraine exchanged more strikes that killed civilians on both sides.
13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities
13 people were killed and some 90 others were wounded over the past 24 hours as Russian attacks as the Kremlin intensifies its bombardment of Ukrainian cities. Meanwhile, Moscow says five people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian cities.
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise
Israel rejects the US plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas
At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' effectively rejecting the plan.