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U.S.-Iran war appears to pause as Trump gives "diplomacy a chance"

The U.S. and Iran hold fire amid work on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the Trump administration says a military buildup continues.

Elon Musk says a future on Mars could help humanity survive pandemics, AI and global disasters

Elon Musk believes a Mars colony can protect humanity from global disasters. He argues the vast distance offers a crucial buffer against pandemics and cyber threats. A six-month journey to Mars acts as an automatic quarantine period for diseases. Digital attacks also face significant delays, providing time for mitigation efforts. This expansion ensures human civilization is not solely confined...

Baby missing after mother and toddler found dead off coast of South Australia

Emergency services pulled the bodies from the ocean at Port Macdonnell amid ‘grave concerns’ for second childGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA baby is missing off the coast of South Australia after the bodies of a mother and her toddler were pulled from the ocean.Emergency services were called to the state’s southernmost coastal town, Port Macdonnell, at about 11.15am on...

Canadian TikToker with early-onset Alzheimer's ends her life through assisted dying

Pentagon created separate category for Iran war deaths, making tally harder to track: Report

'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment

Tehran's third warning to Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for providing air base support.

'Those responsible must face the consequences;: Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft

Tehran's third warning towards Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for US air base support.

Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday rest

Germany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in early July, when the country’s coalition government unveiled a package of measures to boost Germany’s competitiveness, in...

Ex S. Korea Prez sentenced to 18-month suspended prison term over election campaign lies

長野 伊那付近で記録的な大雨 災害の危険迫る

気象庁によりますと、長野県の伊那付近ではレーダーによる解析で午後7時10分までの1時間におよそ100ミリの猛烈な雨が降ったとみられます。災害の危険が迫っていることから、気象庁は「記録的短時間大雨」の気象防災速報を発表し、安全を確保するよう呼びかけています。

Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut

The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

Argentine leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

Javier Milei spoke at a campaign rally for right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, who is running against Lula.

At least 10 killed as flash floods and typhoon hit China

At least 10 people have died as extreme weather conditions, including a powerful typhoon and flash flooding, swept across many parts of China.

“消費税減税 速やかに法案提出”高市首相会見 公約実現を強調

国会の閉会を受けて、高市総理大臣は27日夜に記者会見し、食料品の消費税減税について「国民会議」のとりまとめを受けて速やかに法案を提出する方針を示しました。また、先の衆議院選挙で訴えた公約の実現に引き続き取り組む姿勢を強調しました。

120,000 tourists visited Antarctica in 2025–26; former guides say tourism crossed a line

A new study has found that some Antarctic tour guides left their dream jobs because they struggled to balance their love for the continent with the environmental impact of growing tourism. After interviewing 25 former guides, researchers found many were deeply affected by witnessing climate change, rising visitor numbers and wildlife disturbance, leading them to leave the industry despite their st...

Waste pickers work at Indonesia's largest landfill

Waste pickers at Indonesia's Bantargebang landfill fear for their livelihoods as the government tightens open dumping rules and reforms waste management.

The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about in 2026

Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year.

Burnham says there are ‘big decisions’ ahead on making council tax fairer – UK politics live

Labour’s 2024 manifesto did not include any specific commitments on council tax but two models are being floatedKeir Starmer resisting calls to stand down was “selfish and stubborn”, according to the current sole Scottish Labour leadership contender, Monica Lennon.As the Press Association reports, the earliest high profile call for Starmer to quit came from former Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwa...

Massive wildfires in France, Spain being fought ahead of forecast heat wave

Hundreds of thousands remained evacuated as huge wildfires burned in France and Spain. A race against time saw firefighters trying to make progress before a forecast surge in temperatures.

高市首相会見 “消費税減税 速やかに法案提出”

国会の閉会を受けて、高市総理大臣は27日夜に記者会見し、食料品の消費税減税について「国民会議」のとりまとめを受けて速やかに法案を提出する方針を示しました。また、先の衆議院選挙で訴えた公約の実現に引き続き取り組む姿勢を強調しました。

Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say

Lawyers predict ‘more suppression and no active investigations’ but victims’ groups determined to continue fightAs Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche appears poised for confirmation as attorney general, numerous Jeffrey Epstein survivors have sounded the alarm that a US justice department helmed by him would derail their pursuit of justice.In a letter urging Republican senators Thom...

Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boom

China’s major chip manufacturers saw their profits skyrocket a staggering 2,579.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, fuelled by unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence and computing power, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The state agency attributed the surge to accelerated integration of AI across various fields, which in turn generated massive d...

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Wo you: Chinese ancient art of travelling without leaving bed to attain ‘peace’, ‘emptiness’

The Chinese aesthetic practice of wo you, which literally translates to “travelling while lying down,” is an artistic tradition that merges Taoism and Confucianism, enduring for centuries and now embraced by younger generations as a symbol of slow living. The term was originally coined by the 5th-century Chinese painter Zong Bing. Zong had a love for travel in his youth, but as he aged and fell il...

This California river once carried thousands of salmon every year. A 1942 dam changed it forever, and scientists are still trying to bring them back

Friant Dam construction in 1942 altered the San Joaquin River, impacting salmon populations. A 2006 settlement agreement initiated restoration efforts for the river and its fish. The program aims to reestablish spring-run Chinook salmon while managing water for agriculture. Multiple agencies collaborate on scientific research and habitat improvements for the river. Monitoring tracks progress a...