Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne
Nearly 470,000 visitors made the exhibition the biggest success in Museum Ludwig's history.
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Has a Chinese physical AI start-up manipulated a global ranking to beat Nvidia?
A Chinese physical AI start-up’s brief claim to global dominance in robotics has run into controversy, underscoring the intense US-China competition to develop next-generation artificial intelligence and the challenges of evaluating autonomous systems. In June, Spirit AI, a Hangzhou, Zhejiang province-based firm founded in 2024, briefly overtook United States tech giant Nvidia to take the top spot...
How Korea's Haenyeo developed extraordinary cold resistance that lets them dive into near-freezing seas without oxygen tanks, even in their 70s
Andrew Tate's lawyer warns Trump of political fallout if he doesn't help jailed influencer in UK extradition case
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Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live
Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’Critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fundSign up for US Breaking News emailHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche appears on track to become the next US attorney general after...
As blaze abates, tourists and locals slowly returns to France's Cap Ferret
Life is returning to the Gironde in the southwest of France after more than ten days of wildfires. Travel to the area is slowly returning to the hotspot of Cap Ferret and local residents are also getting back to their homes. Businesses are hoping a busy August will help save the season, as police have given the go-ahead for several local campsites to reopen.
South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, calling it a national disaster after scorching conditions were blamed for 19 deaths. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee ordered officials to take necessary measures to protect the daily lives of people and inspect power systems as demand for air conditioni...
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
Nigeria dismantles its largest meth lab as Mexican cartel push into country
On July 29th, Nigerian law enforcement dismantled a meth lab left behind in an abandoned shed -- remnants of an alleged multimillion-dollar transnational meth operation. The lab, the largest of its kind ever discovered in Nigeria, sat on an acre of land in a forest that straddles the border of Abidagba and Iroto villages.
Nigerian judge kidnapped from his home by unknown gunmen has been freed
Faruku Hassan Bunza, a Nigerian judge abducted from his home in Bunza town by unidentified gunmen on July 26, has been freed, police said on August 3. Kidnappings are routinely used by criminal groups in Nigeria to secure lucrative ransom payments from either the government or victims' families. The exact details of Bunza's release were not immediately clear, and the attackers remain at large.
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
Some 157 migrants were rescued by French and British vessels on Tuesday after a boat caught fire while trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities said. This is one of the largest such rescue operations since 2018.
157 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
Some 157 migrants were rescued by French and British vessels on Tuesday after a boat caught fire while trying to cross the English Channel, French authorities said, marking one of the largest rescue operations since 2018.
熊本地震1週間 38人死亡 断水は今月末までに応急復旧の見込み
熊本県で最大震度7を観測した地震から4日で1週間です。これまでに災害関連死の疑いがある人などを含めて38人が死亡し、避難所にはおよそ7600人あまりが避難しています。一方、4万4000戸以上で続いている断水について、国は今月末までに順次、応急復旧が完了する見込みだとしています。
How Felix Dennis launched a 10 million-tree vision to restore England's woodlands
Felix Dennis began planting a small wood in 1996, which grew into the Heart of England Forest. This project aimed to restore native broadleaf trees across South Warwickshire. The charity was established in 2003 to continue purchasing and planting land. Dennis envisioned 25,000 acres of woodland open to the public. After his death in 2014, the forest has expanded significantly.
Trump's announced breakthrough with Hamas fuels growing discord with Israel
Just days after US President Donald Trump announced a deal that would see Hamas to completely disarm in Gaza, the plan seems to be unravelling. Israel says it has expressed concern to Washington about the plan as it steps up its bombing campaign over the enclave. This as far-right ministers put pressure on PM Benjamin Netanyahu not to allow international forces to enter Gaza, as approved by the g...
Offside move? Why Indonesia’s football chief backed Fifa privatisation plan
When Fifa president Gianni Infantino pushed a plan to bring private investors into a new commercial entity tied to the World Cup, critics warned it risked selling part of football’s most valuable asset. Erick Thohir, chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), disagreed. He backed the now-scrapped scheme – despite opposition from regional bodies including the Asian Football Confedera...
Offside move? Why Indonesia’s football chief sided with Fifa on privatisation plan
When Fifa president Gianni Infantino pushed a plan to bring private investors into a new commercial entity tied to the World Cup, critics warned it risked selling part of football’s most valuable asset. Erick Thohir, chairman of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), disagreed. He backed the now-scrapped scheme – despite opposition from regional bodies including the Asian Football Confedera...
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the French maritime prefecture of the Channel and North Sea.
Tech giant Palantir posts ‘otherworldly’ growth despite criticism over Gaza
Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir's ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial
Abandoned Chinese baby adopted by Swedish couple makes emotional return decades later
A woman from eastern China, abandoned at birth, has returned with her Swedish adoptive parents to reunite with her birth family after 23 years. Known as Lisa in media reports, she was born in Huaiyuan county, Anhui province. Mainland media reported that a midwife took her away shortly after her birth in 2003, with her impoverished parents’ consent, after assuring them they could not afford to rais...
Abandoned Chinese baby adopted by Swedish couple, returns emotionally decades later
A woman from eastern China, abandoned at birth, has returned with her Swedish adoptive parents to reunite with her birth family after 23 years. Known as Lisa in media reports, she was born in Huaiyuan county, Anhui province. Mainland media reported that a midwife took her away shortly after her birth in 2003, with her impoverished parents’ consent, after assuring them they could not afford to rais...
Scientists discover four dangerous fish bacteria in Brazil for the first time; one has jumped to a new host species
For the first time, Brazil faces a significant challenge as bacteria previously exclusive to Asia and the USA have been identified within its borders. These bacteria, known to cause columnaris disease, pose an acute risk to the thriving aquaculture sector. Researchers have isolated four species from the Flavobacterium genus, which can infect both Nile tilapia and indigenous fish species.
五輪メダル10個獲得 高木美帆さんに国民栄誉賞を授与
スピードスケート女子でオリンピックの日本の女子選手で最多となる10個のメダルを獲得した高木美帆さんに、総理大臣官邸で国民栄誉賞が授与されました。
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全日空機で衝突防止装置が作動 国の検査機が付近を飛行
4日朝、羽田空港への着陸に向けて高度を下げていた全日空の旅客機で衝突防止装置が作動し、会社は航空法に基づいて国土交通省に報告しました。付近では羽田空港を離陸した国の検査機が飛行していて、国土交通省がニアミスにあたるかどうか調べています。
Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
Palestinian patients return to Gaza as thousands still await evacuation
Palestinian patients returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting after years of separation.
Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic glider ready to strike from anywhere at any time?
A documentary broadcast on China’s state television has revealed details of test launches involving the world’s first operational hypersonic glide weapon system, the DF-17, highlighting its flexibility. Monday’s episode of Securing Victory – a series marking the 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1 – was devoted to the PLA Rocket Force, which oversees land-based missi...
Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US SenateThe Democratic party faces a crucial test of its direction today as voters in the midwestern swing state of Michigan decide whether to nominate for US Senate a progressive candidate advocating for universal healthcare or an-establishment-backed moderate.The state’s Democratic prima...