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

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...

NHK World •

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。

“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

NHK World •

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

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

Times of India •

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...

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

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

The Guardian •

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...

高市首相会見 “消費税減税 速やかに法案提出”

NHK World •

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

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

The Guardian •

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

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

SCMP •

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...

Latest news bulletin | July 27th, 2026 – Midday

Euronews •

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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

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

SCMP •

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

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

Times of India •

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...

Father of boy on life support calls for safety review at Essex beach where two died

Father of boy on life support calls for safety review at Essex beach where two died

The Guardian •

Shahin Ahmed praises relatives Shelina Rahman and her daughter Sameeha, who died trying to help his seven-year-old son in waterThe teenage girl and woman who died in the waters off an Essex beach were trying to help a seven-year-old boy who had got into difficulty, police believe.Family members identified the pair as Shelina Rahman, a 42-year-old British-Bangladeshi teacher who is married to a Ban...

They bought this Laguna Beach home for $16 million and spent $20 million rebuilding it. It is now listed for $112 million

They bought this Laguna Beach home for $16 million and spent $20 million rebuilding it. It is now listed for $112 million

Times of India •

A Laguna Beach oceanfront estate is now on the market for $112 million. The owners invested $20 million to extensively renovate the property over two years. This remarkable residence spans 14,400 square feet and includes six bedrooms. The owners are selling as they have relocated and no longer need the large home. This listing aims to set a new residential sales record for Orange County.

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police

Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police

France 24 •

German police said a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead on Sunday, a day after he allegedly drove a minivan into people near Berlin's Pride celebrations, killing one person. The ramming attack happened in the Tiergarten park near the Brandenburg Gate at about 10 pm on Saturday, not far from ‌one of Europe's biggest annual LGBTQ celebrations, Christopher Stre...