Euronews •

Weekend Newsletter: the World Cup conspiracy Argentina can't let go

Every weekend, Euronews Editor-in-Chief Maria Tadeo unpacks the stories shaping the zeitgeist in her newsletter, 'Off the Record'. This week: the viral conspiracy theories claiming Argentina was cheated out of the World Cup - and what they reveal about the post-truth debate.

Slash-and-burn farming was blamed for destroying rainforests, but a study something different
Times of India •

Slash-and-burn farming was blamed for destroying rainforests, but a study something different

In various small communities, unwritten agreements are crucial for sustainable land management. These norms not only restrict deforestation, fostering forest regeneration, but also bolster biodiversity by allowing flora and fauna to thrive. Research highlights the effectiveness of these traditions in safeguarding forest health over time. It is essential for policymakers to support and uphold these...

French firefighters battle blazes with military cargo planes
France 24 •

French firefighters battle blazes with military cargo planes

Fire crews in France are battling unchecked wildfires that have forced more than 300,000 people to flee were overwhelmed on Sunday as the unpredictable blazes advances. To help stop the flames from spreading, a giant A400M military cargo aircraft has been converted for firefighting in southwest France. Swooping low over arid, fire-threatened woodlands, the plane dropped a long plume or ochre-colou...

America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality

America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality

SCMP •

Each year on July 27, North Korea commemorates “Victory Day”, marking what it presents as its triumph in the Korean war. While few outside the country accept that characterisation, the date underscores a reality: the war never formally ended. The 1953 agreement was an armistice that left the peninsula in a state of suspended conflict. Responsibility for the resulting instability is widely distribu...

Loyal to the look: why Zohran Mamdani wears a suit in all seasons

Loyal to the look: why Zohran Mamdani wears a suit in all seasons

The Guardian •

Around town, on the pitch and even in the pool, the New York mayor keeps his suit on – what do his sartorial choices tell us?Playing football. Playing in the sand. Dancing on a stage with Alicia Keys and the entire New York Knicks roster. Swimming in a swimming pool. Swimming in the ocean.Traditionally, a suit and tie would be considered inappropriate attire for each of these activities. Yet over ...

Low profile, high AI ambition: what leaked comments reveal about DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng

Low profile, high AI ambition: what leaked comments reveal about DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng

SCMP •

In an era dominated by aggressive tech founders who chase billion-dollar valuations and maximal profits while curating loud public profiles, Liang Wenfeng stands out for his insistence on staying in the background. With only a couple of photographs of him circulating online, the founder of Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek and quantitative hedge fund High-Flyer Quant has long been ...

Low profile, high AI ambition: What leaked comments reveal about DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng

Low profile, high AI ambition: What leaked comments reveal about DeepSeek’s Liang Wenfeng

SCMP •

In an era dominated by aggressive tech founders who chase billion-dollar valuations and maximal profits while curating loud public profiles, Liang Wenfeng stands out for his insistence on staying in the background. With only a couple of photographs of him circulating online, the founder of Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek and quantitative hedge fund High-Flyer Quant has long been ...

Deadly Berlin Pride ramming believed to be 'Islamist terror attack', Germany says

Deadly Berlin Pride ramming believed to be 'Islamist terror attack', Germany says

France 24 •

German ​Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt ​said on Sunday that all evidence ​surrounding Saturday ‌night's ⁠attack at Berlin's ‌Pride celebration so ⁠far points to an Islamist terrorist ​attack. Police are still hunting for the prime suspect in the car-ramming, which left one woman dead and 29 others injured. 

UK’s Burnham ‘putting Britain first’ as he rules out 2029 election

UK’s Burnham ‘putting Britain first’ as he rules out 2029 election

SCMP •

Britain’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham “will always put Britain’s interests first”, he said in an interview when asked whether he was willing to call out US President Donald Trump. Burnham’s predecessor Keir Starmer, who announced ‌he was stepping down last month, had a fraught relationship with Trump due to differences over the US-Israeli war on Iran, immigration, energy and tech regulation. W...

Five novelty chocolates recalled across Britain over undeclared milk and soya allergens

Five novelty chocolates recalled across Britain over undeclared milk and soya allergens

Times of India •

The UK Food Standards Agency has recalled several Bon Bons Wholesale chocolate products because they contain undeclared milk and soya. People with allergies to either ingredient are advised not to eat the chocolates and should return them to the store for a full refund. The recall covers products sold across England, Scotland and Wales.