Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on Pyongyang
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Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on Pyongyang

South Korea has abandoned its campaign prioritising pressure on the North to dismantle its nuclear weapons, a minister said on Thursday, marking a fresh overture by Seoul’s dovish government. President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in Seoul in June 2025, offering nuclear-armed Pyongyang talks without preconditions. The hermetic leadership of No...

イラン情勢 フーシ派「タンカー攻撃」 戦闘拡大への懸念強まる

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中東イエメンの反政府勢力で、イランの支援を受けるフーシ派は23日、紅海での海上封鎖を破ったとして、隣国サウジアラビアの石油タンカー2隻に対して攻撃を行ったと発表しました。アメリカのトランプ大統領は、これまで海上封鎖が行われればフーシ派への攻撃も辞さない構えを示していて、戦闘の拡大への懸念が強まっています。

Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo's FMNR revives Niger's dry landscapes with 200 million trees

Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo's FMNR revives Niger's dry landscapes with 200 million trees

Times of India •

An Australian agronomist's simple idea transformed Niger's dry landscapes into a success story. Tony Rinaudo helped farmers regenerate over 200 million trees by reviving existing root systems. This low-cost approach restored millions of hectares of degraded farmland and improved food security. Indigenous trees regenerated, providing shade, preventing soil erosion, and enriching the soil. The techn...

Badenoch says Burnham’s ambitions for Britain are ‘too small’ after business rates cut for pub and clubs in England – UK politics live

Badenoch says Burnham’s ambitions for Britain are ‘too small’ after business rates cut for pub and clubs in England – UK politics live

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The Conservative party leader accused the prime minister of ‘still thinking like the mayor of Manchester’Kemi Badenoch is speaking in central London at the moment and is expected to say that Andy Burnham is “still thinking like the mayor of Manchester”.“Going by what he’s announced so far, Andy Burnham’s ambitions for Britain are too small,” she was expected to say.My message to British businesses...

静岡 浜松で41.1度 各地で記録的暑さ あすも熱中症に厳重警戒

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二十四節気の「大暑」の23日、静岡県で41.1度を観測し、各地で統計を取り始めてから最も高い気温を更新するなど、記録的な暑さとなりました。24日も名古屋市や京都市などで40度に迫る暑さが予想されていて、熱中症に厳重な警戒が必要です。一方、関東甲信や東北南部では局地的に、雨雲が発達するおそれがあり、低い土地の浸水や川の増水などに十分注意が必要です。

Systemic use of 'goons' in Kenya amplifies political repression

Systemic use of 'goons' in Kenya amplifies political repression

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With one year to go before Kenya's 2027 presidential election, human rights organizations are sounding the alarm. They are denouncing the rise of “goons”—henchmen recruited by political leaders to infiltrate rallies, sow chaos, and intimidate opponents. This is a long-standing phenomenon that has worsened significantly since the large-scale protests against William Ruto’s government.

The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service

The latest US troops killed in Trump’s Iran war are remembered for lives of service

The Guardian •

Angel Rampersad, Michael Swinton, Isabella Gonzales and Tyler Feehan were among 18 US troops killed in the warA 30-year-old husband and father of two. A 25-year-old officer just weeks away from earning his MBA. A 19-year-old recent high school graduate. And a 28-year-old from Queens, New York, with a “radiant smile”.The Pentagon this week identified three American service members who were killed, ...

Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing

Democratic lawmakers propose bank funded by China tariffs to boost US manufacturing

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Exclusive: Ro Khanna says ‘reindustrialization’ effort would provide grants, loans and investments to smaller businessesDemocrats in the US Congress have laid out plans for what they say would be the “boldest” bid to revitalize the country’s industrial heartlands since the second world war – using revenue raised by tariffs on China.A bill introduced this week would create a new bank to strengthen ...

EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps

EU fines Google €890m for competition breaches over search and apps

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Firm told to treat third-party services that appear in its results in ‘fair and non-discriminatory manner’Google has been fined a total of €890m (£760m) by the EU for breaches of online competition laws by its search and app store services.The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Google had broken the Digital Markets Act by giving priority to its own services such as shopping and hote...

What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

What does New Zealand bring to the Philippines’ security network?

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The elevation of ties between the Philippines and New Zealand to a comprehensive partnership gives both countries a wider framework to deepen cooperation, as Manila expands its network of middle-power partners and Wellington steps up its engagement in Southeast Asia, analysts have said. The upgrade also builds on rapidly tightening defence ties, giving Manila another security partner and New Zeala...

China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home

China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at home

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Driven by a global surge in AI spending and fierce competition at home, Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international footprint, not just via physical supply chains, but increasingly through cloud-based software and foundation models. The broader push aligns with recent customs data from the first half of 2026 showing a sharp rise in physical tech exports. Integrated-circuit exp...

Latest news bulletin | July 23rd, 2026 – Midday

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 23rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

What do the PLA’s ‘Steel Rain’ shells say about its war plans for Taiwan?

What do the PLA’s ‘Steel Rain’ shells say about its war plans for Taiwan?

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The People’s Liberation Army has showcased new airburst munitions that shower targets with metal fragments, offering the latest hint of how its long-range rocket artillery might be used in a Taiwan conflict. Released on Sunday by the PLA-affiliated China Military Bugle social media channel under the title “Steel Rain”, the footage shows several PHL-191-launched rockets detonating above what appear...

福島 猪苗代湖 ボート3人死傷事故の裁判 最高裁が9月に弁論へ

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6年前、福島県の猪苗代湖で親子など3人にボートで衝突して死傷させたとして業務上過失致死傷の罪に問われ、2審で無罪判決を受けた元会社役員の裁判で、最高裁判所はことし9月に弁論を開くことを決めました。弁論は判断を変える際に必要な手続きで、2審の判決が見直される可能性が出てきました。