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David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when their adventure took a bizarre and dangerous turn: Cifaldi slipped and impaled himself on his trekking pole as he fell. The 44-inch (112-centimetre) steel-tipped pole passed through the flesh beneath Cifaldi’s left arm, missing any vital organs...
Prolonged low water levels have forced several European industries, including oil refining, nuclear power and chemicals, to reduce output because of raw-material and cooling-water shortages.
There was a furious backlash on Wednesday to FIFA's controversial plans to sell a stake in the business operations of the World Cup and its other competitions through the creation of a private subsidiary. World football's governing body had said Tuesday it would retain a majority share in FIFA Forward Enterprise but hoped to raise $4.2 billion later this year by "carefully selecting long-term inve...
With concerns about digital dependency growing fast, the European Commission is pursuing "sovereign" AI infrastructure to become operational by mid-2028.
Drone footage captured on Wednesday (July 29) revealed the scale of destruction left by wildfires in southwestern France, showing charred land, uprooted and burnt trees and the remains of destroyed houses near Le Temple. The blaze in the Landes area west of Bordeaux burnt through 42,000 hectares of mainly pine forest, prompting authorities to evacuate about 220,000 holidaymakers and residents. Aro...
Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.
The US military completed a "heavy wave of strikes" against Iran on Thursday in retaliation against Tehran targeting American bases in Jordan, as fighting intensified in the Middle East war after a nearly week-long pause. The reignited hostilities have drawn in the Islamic republic's proxies, and appear to have dashed hopes of a quick return to negotiations between the foes. US President Donald Tr...
Jenrick questioned about latest George Cottrell revelations Q: What did you want the police to do about Zack Polanski and the anti-Farage message. Do you think he should have been arrested or jailed?Jenrick said it was “not for me to tell the police how to do their jobs”. But there have been many examples of people being arrested for social media posts, he said. He went on:It does seem curious tha...
Cuba’s tourism industry has been hit hard by US sanctions and fuel shortages, with nearly three-quarters of hotels now closed on the island.
Preliminary investigations showed a drone strike caused a fire to break out on two ships at Damietta port on the Mediterranean on Wednesday, authorities in Cairo said. No side has taken responsibility at this time.
A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital has been spared jail for prescribing excessive medication to his patients and misappropriating the drugs for personal use. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Lee Chi-leung, an ear, nose and throat specialist, to 160 hours of community service and ordered him to compensate the Hospital Authority HK$20,000 (US$2,550) for two counts of m...
Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.
A boat sank late Wednesday off the coast of France near Hardelot. Four people were found dead, French authorities report.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha suggested the object that crashed in Poland was a Russian cruise missile that had been intended to strike Ukraine.
Poland says the unidentified object, aimed at western Ukrainian territory, violated Polish airspace and territory after missing its target, crashing near the eastern city of Lublin, causing an explosion and leaving behind a 10-metre wide crater.
震で煙突が倒壊するなどして8人が死亡した熊本県八代市にある日本製紙の八代工場では、30日昼すぎに安否不明として探していた1人ががれきの中からみつかりました。容体はわかっていません。
UKHSA estimates 2,877 heat-associated deaths during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice the number in summer 2025The number of excess deaths caused by heatwaves has almost doubled so far this year in England compared with 2025, the UK Health Security Agency, has said.There were 2,877 heat-associated deaths during the heatwaves in May and June this year, a report has estimated, almost double th...
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and an apparent Russian missile crashed in Poland, officials said.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has seized on the release of a long-delayed inquiry into the country’s Islamic pilgrimage fund to revive his anti-corruption message just days before the state of Negeri Sembilan holds an election. The move is seen as a calculated bid by Anwar’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition to turn a governance issue against state rival Umno, although observers are divided ...
Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened on July 28, 2026, becoming southern China's first major institution dedicated to natural history. The museum's design draws inspiration from a river delta, creating a flowing, curvilinear structure. Visitors will journey from the cosmos through Earth's history and dinosaur eras and eventually learn about the delicate balance of our natural world.
Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more, officials said. The attacks were the latest in a series of summer large-scale Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.
Twitch streamer Mitch Jones says he received a cease and desist just days after hosting a real-life version of Deal or No Deal featuring Sodapoppin, Nmplol, and cash prizes worth up to $500,000. According to Mitch, the official production demanded money over the unauthorized recreation of the show's format. No lawsuit has been reported so far, and there has been no public resolution as of July 30.
A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.
US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.
South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay for Chad le Clos's record 21st Commonwealth Games medal.
Strong winds have fanned the flames in the Rethymno region as wildfires continue to ravage the Greek island.
Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least 14 people.
Scientists mapped wind farm wakes in Oklahoma with detailed observations. The study revealed upward momentum transfer extending far beyond turbine blades. These atmospheric disturbances spread vertically, creating a "river of wind" effect. Low-level jets and gravity waves influenced wake recovery significantly. Findings will improve future wind energy production and farm layout models.
Japanese emergency workers battled Thursday to find survivors from a wrecked shopping mall, as the death toll from a major earthquake two days earlier hit 34 and thousands sweltered in punishing heat. The quake caused widespread damage, flattening homes, damaging bridges, triggering fires and leaving tens of thousands of residents without power and water in temperatures forecast to hit 38C this we...
