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Oil and gas giants raked in massive spring profits while fighting between Iran and the US impeded petroleum shipments and consumers around the world paid more for fuel and confronted shortages.
Two Republican senators wanted a written guarantee that Trump would not revive a controversial proposal.
Vozinha gets hero's welcome in Chile after Cape Verde’s historic World Cup.
UEFA says it is considering legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino and others involved in the now-withdrawn plan to sell a stake in the World Cup to American private equity interests. Infantino shelved the plans after a threatened boycott of FIFA competitions by three of the six football confederations. And now there are calls for him to step down, with a number of candidates, includ...
Kalgoorlie-Boulder once suffered severe dust storms due to mining activities. A greening initiative began in the 1970s to combat this environmental problem. Thousands of hectares of forest now protect the city from windblown dust. This long-term project dramatically reduced dust levels over twenty years. The city now enjoys improved air quality and beautified landscapes.
Malaysia’s call for major powers to apply international law “consistently, not selectively” could signal growing regional unease with how big players are seen to invoke rules only when convenient. Defence Minister Khaled Nordin delivered the message on Monday at the 37th International Military Law and Operations Conference in Kuala Lumpur, where he said major powers had a special responsibility to...
Party’s deputy leader accused of a possible failure to declare an interest, commissioner says on its websiteUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s parliamentary standards watchdog is investigating Reform UK’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, over a possible failure to declare an interest, the commissioner said on its website on Monday.More details soon … Continue reading...
大型で非常に強い台風13号は小笠原近海を西寄りに進んでいて4日に小笠原諸島に最も近づく見込みです。気象庁は高波と暴風に厳重に警戒するとともに不要不急の外出を控えるよう呼びかけています。その後、5日から週末にかけては沖縄・奄美と九州南部で大荒れの天気になるおそれがあり最新の情報に注意が必要です。
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his re-election bid in Brazil. The eighty-year-old veteran told crowds in São Paulo on August 2nd he's in "great shape" as he pursues a fourth and final term in office. His main election rival is Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. The 45-year-old senator stepped into the role after his father was con...
In a groundbreaking development, scientists created an AI system designed to explore the cognitive functions of capuchin monkeys in the wild. This state-of-the-art system leverages facial recognition and touchscreen interaction to perform automated cognitive tests. Dubbed CapuchinAI, it facilitates the tracking of unique learning and memory traits. Promising results were observed during tests in a...
Pacific nation is latest country to signal a shift away from its colonial past with return to its traditional nameThe Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.The country’s international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Na...
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
In Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign centred around Brazil’s sovereignty—a message that resonates with his supporters as the country contends ...
Russian planes have dropped eight powerful glide bombs on a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding dozens, according to regional chief Ivan Fedorov
食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、自民党は税制調査会などの合同会議を開き、来年4月から2年間、税率を1％に引き下げるなどとした政府の基本方針案について意見を交わしました。賛否両論が出ましたが、最終的に今後の対応を小野寺税制調査会長に一任しました。
At least 600 buildings have been destroyed in wildfires in the US state of Washington. One of 15 fires currently burning tore through the state's second-largest city Spokane. A number of unfavourable weather conditions have made this summer's fire season in the state particularly strong, with over 1,000 square kilometres burned through.
Meeting follows years of questions over wellbeing of detained former leader, who was ousted by coup in 2021Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has met a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, the aid organisation has confirmed.The meeting follows years of questions over the wellbeing of the 81-year-old, whose whereabouts and health condition have been largel...
今回の熊本地震について、高市総理大臣は、国が復旧にかかる費用を支援する「激甚災害」に指定する方針を明らかにしました。また、高市総理大臣は災害復旧などの対応をいっそう強化するため、4日、200億円を超える規模の今年度予算の予備費の使用を閣議決定し、必要な予算を確保する考えを示しました。
Harlequin frogs face extinction as many species decline and some may be extinct. These amphibians are losing their toxic skin defence, leaving them vulnerable to predators. Captive-born frogs lack essential toxins, which are likely produced by skin bacteria in their natural habitat. Scientists are experimenting with feeding toxins to frogs and studying their biology for conservation to protect ...
Europe's warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.
Palestinians gathered to mourn a family killed by a strike on a residential building in Gaza City. The family included a man, his pregnant wife, and their 7-year-old son, according to Palestinian health officials.
Ludwig's Streamer Games 2026 wrapped up after two days of competition at USC in Los Angeles. Team Worldwide finished first with 72 points, beating seven other creator teams. Ludwig praised the squad for dominating every event, while the final standings also sparked mixed reactions online. Here's the complete leaderboard, the winning roster, and what Ludwig said after announcing the champions durin...
On Sicilian beaches, it wasn’t drugs but wads of banknotes that washed up from the sea. Holidaymakers were surprised to discover bags full of small denominations. The total value of the find? Nearly 700,000 euros. Two men were arrested, and the third is still on the run. As for the money, it has been seized by Italian authorities.
New footage shows the aftermath in Pozzuoli after Friday's magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Naples injured 26 people and damaged buildings in the Campi Flegrei volcanic area.
England FA tipped to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino re-election bid after botched World Cup stakes plan.
Wales is the first federation to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after botched World Cup investment plan.
片山財務大臣は歴史的な円安の是正に向けてアメリカとの協調介入を実施したことを明らかにしたうえで、今後も協調介入の実施をちゅうちょしないという考えを示しました。日本の通貨当局からは「日米通貨同盟の完成形」との受け止めも出ていて、今後、日米が連携して円安に歯止めをかけることができるかが焦点です。
After weeks of escalating attacks and fears of an even wider war, President Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to pause further strikes on Iran if a deal to end the conflict can be reached quickly. The announcement marks a dramatic change in tone after Trump recently warned Iran it would be hit "very hard". Iran swiftly denied there was any such agreement, dismissing Trump's account a...
熊本県は3日午後4時から開いた災害対策本部会議で、県内では災害関連死の疑いがある人などを含めて38人が死亡したと発表しました。死者数は2日の発表から変わっていません。地震の直接の被害で亡くなった「直接死」かどうか調査中としていた2人のうち、氷川町の10代の女性が「直接死」と確認されたということです。もう1人は調査中としています。また、死者数には災害関連死の疑いがある1人が含まれています。開設している避難所は県内で162か所あり、8383人が避難しているということです。
