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Could Silicon Valley’s lobbying create ‘mutual suspicion’ between US and China?

The US tech industry’s increasingly hawkish attitude towards China has caused alarm among some observers who warn it could cause greater mistrust between the two countries. Silicon Valley has become much more politicised in recent years, with leading figures such as Elon Musk donating vast sums to political campaigns, including Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential bid. The US government has placed tec...

In 1986, Alan Watson Featherstone promised to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian Forest, and by 2012 one million native trees had been planted

Alan Watson Featherstone pledged to restore Scotland's ancient Caledonian Forest in 1986. Decades of volunteer work and conservation efforts transformed this ambitious promise. Trees for Life planted one million native trees, marking a significant restoration milestone. The organization then launched a new mission to plant another million trees. This extensive restoration effort aims to rebuil...

Bill Gates' $650 million hydrogen superyacht, built for silence, sparked online protests after a loud party disturbed an Italian village

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes

Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas deal as it keeps up Gaza strikes

Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.

Israel conveys concerns to the U.S. about Hamas disarmament deal

Israel says it has shared concerns with the United States about the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, raising new doubts about the agreement touted by President Donald Trump.

Iran in talks with Oman over shipping but US negotiations on hold, says Tehran

Iran discussing creation of temporary route through strait of Hormuz with its neighbour, says spokespersonMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has been in discussion with Oman about the creation of a new temporary route through the strait of Hormuz that would allow commercial shipping to resume, but is not yet reviving talks with the US, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monda...

Iran in talks with Oman over shipping route but not US, says Tehran

Iran discussing creation of temporary route through strait of Hormuz with its neighbour, says spokespersonMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has been in discussion with Oman about the creation of a new temporary route through the strait of Hormuz that would allow commercial shipping to resume, but is not yet reviving talks with the US, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monda...

Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know

Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.

Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war

There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.

Why is Ukraine targeting Wildberries, Russia's e-commerce giant?

Ukraine has struck dozens of Wildberries logistics sites across Russia since mid-July, stating that the e‑commerce giant is being used to help supply Moscow’s military. Wildberries is a critical piece of Russia’s wartime economy, giving Kyiv a new pressure point on Moscow.

Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan

US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a phased withdrawal within the territory and the immediate cessation of Israeli strikes in Gaza.

Trump board reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout

US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal in Gaza would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following his objections.

Restore leader accuses Farage of ‘outright lying’ over pact offer but says his party ‘remains open’ – UK politics live

Rupert Lowe says no talks have taken place after the Reform UK leader said he was ‘open to conversation’ on some sort of electoral dealZia Yusuf said under the plan Reform will create an “integrated surveillance command”, which he claims will “unify” military and intelligence surveillance, making “ours the most surveilled maritime border in the world”.“Any vessel attempting to cross illegally will...

Red Cross meets with Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, government says

Red Cross meets with Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, government says

Trump promises new Iran talks as Tehran touts Hormuz shipping deal with Oman | First Thing

US president says he called off another US attack on Iran as part of a push for an agreement. Plus why Pokémon Go is still bring global joy ten years onGood morning. Donald Trump said talks with Iran would happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called ⁠off an imminent attack. For its part, Iran said it was nearing a deal with Oman over a new ro...

Woman swept down Kern River found clinging under rock, rescued from rapids

A woman was pulled to safety after falling into California's Kern River. First responders found her partially submerged beneath a rock outcropping near a steep cliff. They used a life jacket and rescue rope to bring her out of the water. The Kern County Sheriff's Office shared dramatic video footage of the successful rescue. Officials warned the public about the river's extreme dangers and the nee...

Farage says he will negotiate with Restore over a pact if Lowe ‘genuinely wants to have talks’ – politics live

The Reform UK leader said he suggested the two should have a phone call to discuss if they could work togetherZia Yusuf said under the plan Reform will create an “integrated surveillance command”, which he claims will “unify” military and intelligence surveillance, making “ours the most surveilled maritime border in the world”.“Any vessel attempting to cross illegally will be intercepted by our ar...

Hong Kong mother, aunt, held after cannabis sweets send 2 children to hospital

Hong Kong police have arrested a mother and her husband’s aunt after the mother allegedly mistakenly fed her two children cannabis-infused sweets, sending them to hospital. The force received a report at about 4pm on Monday that a six-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl had fallen ill at their home in Wang Tak House, Wang Tau Hom Estate. The girl vomited, while the boy briefly lost consciousness, ac...

Cypriot court allows Briton to fly to UK for funeral of son who fell from window

The lawyer for a British man charged with negligence in the death of his 3-year-old son at a Cyprus hotel says a court has decided to allow his client to join his family for the boy’s funeral back in the United Kingdom

The countdown to Barbieland: Will we ever get a ‘Barbie’ sequel?

Pressure is mounting to get a deal secured before the end of the year and so far, negotiations have stalled...

Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of crocodiles at Kom Ombo. Modern DNA has finally revealed where the sacred reptiles came from

Non-stop summer rain leaves Hong Kong farmers with heavy losses as crops fail

Local farmers have suffered six-figure losses because of extreme downpours since May, with a farm in northern Hong Kong flooded for seven hours during heavy rain on Sunday. Leung Yat-shun of Shun Sum Yuen farm in Yuen Long said on Monday that efforts to grow tens of thousands of sunflowers had been a washout since May, with precipitation in July alone having already surpassed typical levels by 23 ...

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Ceuta: Parents gather at Moroccan border, desperate for news of their children

In the Moroccan town of Fnideq, parents are gathering along the border fence, waiting for news of their children. On July 30 and 31, over 60,000 migrants crossed the border to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.