Yemen’s collapsing healthcare forces the sick to seek alternative medicines
Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.
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Ukrainian drone explodes near border between Romania and Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry
Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.
Unidentified drone explodes in Bulgaria, close to major gas pipeline
Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.
Unidentified drone explodes in Bulgarian airspace, close to Romanian border
Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.
Hong Kong employer groups call for helper wage freeze, warn of mass sackings
A coalition of Hong Kong employers has called on the government to freeze the pay of foreign domestic workers this year, warning that any wage increases may result in mass sackings. They also proposed a new pay-for-performance mechanism to allow employers to reward high-performing helpers more than poor performers. Two employers’ groups – the International Domestic Service Industry Development Fed...
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Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditionsRecord-low water levels in the Danube have exposed remnants of Europe’s Nazi past, with dozens of second world war warships emerging from the riverbed during an intense drought.In the middle of the river on the Serbian and Romanian border, a broken-up hull was visible on a sandbank that is norma...
Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries ups
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered owing to record heat and drought conditionsRecord-low water levels in the Danube have exposed remnants of Europe’s Nazi past, with dozens of second world war warships emerging from the riverbed during an intense drought.In the middle of the river on the Serbian and Romanian border, a broken-up hull was visible on a sandbank that is norma...
台風13号 影響は長時間続く 警戒を 台風15号の動きは?
大型で非常に強い台風13号は、沖縄本島の西の海上を進んでいます。沖縄・奄美では風や雨の影響が長時間続いていて、土砂災害などに厳重な警戒を続けてください。
お盆休みで下りの混雑ピーク 高速道路や新幹線は
お盆休みをふるさとや行楽地で過ごす人たちの混雑は、8日がピークです。新幹線の下りでは多くの列車が満席となったほか、高速道路も各地で渋滞が発生しています。
Blanche AG confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morningThe Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer, has said Senate Republicans have “handed Trump an excuse on a silver platter” to continue his “pervasive, breathtaking corruption” by confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general“If you want to wipe out corruption,...
A new Kansas law now bars students from accessing phones, earbuds and smartwatches all school day
Many states are banning smartphones in schools due to growing distractions and health concerns. Some districts now restrict student phone access from morning bell to afternoon dismissal. Parents are increasingly supporting these bans, citing research and developmental appropriateness. Concerns also focus on excessive screen time and inappropriate content accessed on school devices. Schools are...
How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance
Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.
France looks up for night of stars
Tonight and throughout the weekend, thousands of people across France will be looking up at the stars for the annual Nuits des Étoiles. The three-night event offers free stargazing in more than 400 towns, with astronomers on hand to help visitors spot Saturn, Mars and even distant galaxies. Camille Knight has the details.
‘We saw death and suffering’: Dozens of Nigerians freed after 6 months in jihadi captivity
At least 163 Nigerian captives, mostly women and children, have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months They were handed over by security forces in Kwara on Friday and were anticipating their return home to reunite with their fami...
Trump’s former personal lawyer narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
US Senate confirms Todd Blanche in narrow vote despite concerns over independence of office.
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
Global pharmaceutical giants are doubling down on investing in China’s fast-growing biotech companies given the sector’s huge room for valuation growth, according to speakers at the Global Health Summit, which concluded in Hong Kong on Saturday. “Multinational pharmaceutical companies are shifting their business strategies in China away from asset-heavy operations,” said Xu Chenming, head of the h...
Serbia’s Vucic attempts diplomatic ‘balancing act’ with Zelensky’s visit
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is making his first official visit to Serbia, in a notable move given Belgrade’s close ties with Moscow and its refusal to impose sanctions on Russia. Zelensky is seeking to shore up international support as Russian strikes on Ukraine intensify. He met Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić for dinner on Friday, with the two leaders set to hold official talks on ...
How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitation
Overwhelmed by a high volume of inquiries, a 17-member Hong Kong charity offering pro bono help to migrant workers has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to scale up its operations. David Bishop, co-founder and director of local non-governmental organisation Migrasia, described the systemic abuse embedded in global labour migration as an existential “climate change-level” crisis, as ageing pop...
India protesters face online backlash
Days after Gen Z protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party brought down India’s education minister, dozens of women who took part in the demonstrations say they are facing a barrage of online threats. The protesters say that while the movement itself has ended, they are now facing a new battle on two fronts: in the courts and through doxxing. Our team on the ground sent this report.
Colorado teen Jude Kofie taught himself piano at 10; now his debut album is out after $15,000 gift
Colorado teenager Jude Kofie has released his debut album, showcasing his piano skills. He taught himself to play the piano by ear at age ten. A generous piano tuner gifted him a valuable instrument and professional lessons. His album features diverse musical styles, including jazz and gospel influences. This release marks a significant milestone in his developing musical career.
US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
Todd Blanche, Trump's ex-lawyer, confirmed as US attorney general
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote after a lengthy stand-off.
US scientists turn to sharks for help with hurricane prediction
Researchers at the University of Delaware are set to tag sharks off the US East Coast with small electronic devices for collecting data that could prove useful for hurricane prediction.
台風13号 影響は長時間続く 警戒を【中継も】台風15号の動きは
大型で非常に強い台風13号は、沖縄本島の西の海上を進んでいます。沖縄・奄美では風や雨の影響が長時間続いていて、土砂災害などに厳重な警戒を続けてください。（台風15号の動きは記事後半に）
Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit
Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.
Mount Etna ash suspends arrivals at Italy’s Catania airport
Catania international airport services the eastern part of Sicily, one of Italy's most popular tourist destinations.
Blanche ‘honored’ after Senate confirms him as US attorney general in narrow vote – US politics live
Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morning, with senators deferring action on president’s voting bill until after recessTodd Blanche faced heavy criticism for the department’s sloppy rollout of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, which redacted information that should not have been redacted and left unredacted the names of victims that should have been...
大気不安定 新潟 岩手 青森 富山に記録的短時間大雨 厳重警戒
北日本から西日本にかけての広い範囲で、大気の状態が非常に不安定になり局地的に雨雲が発達しています。新潟県や岩手県、青森県では猛烈な雨が降ったとみられ、「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報が相次いで発表されました。土砂災害などに厳重な警戒が必要です。