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Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say

Durham University researchers find cataclysmic direct hit with Gaia Sausage sent Milky Way into its current positionAstronomers have found evidence that the Milky Way was flipped on its side following a direct hit from a wayward galaxy long before the solar system was born.The cataclysmic collision took place about 10bn years ago when the Milky Way was struck head-on by an incoming dwarf galaxy kn...

From gym to hangar to sleeping quarters: Iran's three-missile strikes on US base in Jordan

An Iranian missile attack tragically claimed the lives of US service members at a Jordanian air base, targeting their sleeping quarters. This shocking incident exposed critical shortcomings in the protection of American forces. Following the strike, US President Donald Trump committed to retaliation, while Iran's supreme leader issued a stark warning about consequences for continued aggression.

Hong Kong clerk says normal life ‘ended’ after taxi hit her during 2019 protest

A Hong Kong kindergarten clerk who was seriously injured by a taxi during the 2019 anti-government protests has told the High Court she has been unable to resume a normal life, citing ongoing mobility limitations, extensive leg scarring and the likelihood of future knee replacement surgery. Park Hoi-lam’s lawyers on Tuesday urged the court to find taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen liable for at l...

Hong Kong police arrest 991 in crackdown on illegal gambling during World Cup

Hong Kong police arrested 991 people and discovered betting records amounting to HK$365 million (US$46.5 million) during a crackdown on illegal gambling during the World Cup. The force said on Tuesday that it raided 249 premises suspected of being linked to illegal gambling during its enforcement campaign in June and July that targeted activities surrounding the global sporting event. Officers arr...

U.N. says over 100 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

The United Nations refugee agency says it is “extremely saddened” after over 100 people died or went missing off Mauritania last week

Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.

India's Cockroach protests vow to continue despite police crackdown

The leaders of India's youth-led Cockroach movement are vowing to continue protesting a day after police cracked down on demonstrators. They have been demanding the country's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resign amid repeated leaks for entrance tests to medical schools. While two of the movement's members met with a government minister on July 20th, India's prime minister, Narendra Modi,...

Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich

Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.

Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 yearsThe Odyssey is a story about a Greek king’s long journey home. But a pair of earrings worn on the new film adaptation’s press tour – and their long separation from their homeland – is sparking controversy.At a photocall in London, Zendaya, who plays the goddess Athena in the Christopher Nolan film, ...

Microsoft strikes 'multibillion-dollar' deal with French AI firm Mistral

Microsoft and French startup Mistral said Tuesday they had signed a "multibillion-dollar" deal for the US tech giant to use the AI developer's computing infrastructure in Europe.

Microsoft strikes multi-billion dollar deal to expand France AI firm Mistral in Europe

Microsoft and French startup Mistral said Tuesday they had signed a "multibillion-dollar" deal for the US tech giant to use the AI developer's computing infrastructure in Europe.

サッカーW杯 前田大然のゴールが最優秀ゴール候補に

FIFA＝国際サッカー連盟は20日、サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の最優秀ゴールの候補を発表し、日本の前田大然選手が1次リーグのスウェーデン戦で決めたゴールなどが選ばれました。

Spain moves to ban smoking on terraces and beaches under new anti-tobacco law

The bill extends smoke-free areas, bans under-18s from smoking, treats vapes like tobacco and tightens rules on their sale, advertising and sponsorship.

Spain toughens its fight against tobacco: what does the new government law include?

The government has approved a bill to expand smoke-free areas, ban smoking by minors, treat e-cigarettes like regular tobacco and tighten rules on their sale, advertising and sponsorship.

Saudi Arabia slams Houthi blockade: How will rest of the world be impacted?

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

Saudi Arabia has condemned the Houthi naval blockade that could impact oil flow to importers of Saudi oil.

Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.

Why France's D-Day landing beaches could join Unesco's heritage site list

Normandy's D-Day landing beaches could soon be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- marking the culmination of a project launched nearly 20 years ago. The designation would recognise "outstanding universal value" and raise the international profile of the beaches -- including one where Allied forces built an artificial harbour. The UN's cultural agency is set to announce its decision between ...

US identifies soldier killed destroying downed Iranian drone in Iraq

Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during a controlled detonation at Erbil airbase as US-Iran war toll reaches 17The US military has identified an army soldier killed recently during a “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.According to a press release from the US defense department on Tuesday morning, the 30-year-o...

‘I hear you’: Burnham’s pledge to ‘knock money off bills immediately’ signals politics of deliverism

Stuart Norval is pleased to welcome Matthew Talbot, former Labour Party advisor and political commentator. Talbot sees Andy Burnham’s first days in office as an exercise in political signalling as much as policymaking. With only weeks to prepare what is expected to become a long-term programme for government, Burnham appears to be prioritising measures that demonstrate immediate responsiveness to ...

Another ‘DeepSeek moment’? What China’s Kimi K3 means for the global AI industry

The launch of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has revived an intense debate that has raged in Silicon Valley ever since DeepSeek’s shock breakthrough last year: whether China can overcome its limited access to advanced chips to match the performance of the United States’ frontier artificial intelligence models. Trillions of US dollars might rest on the answer, as some see Chinese developers’ success in incr...

Indian-origin doctor sentenced to jail for six months in Ohio for secret bathroom recordings, will be registered as a sex offender for 15 years

Wildfire spreads in southeastern France as firefighters battle blaze

Firefighting aircrafts battled a fast-moving wildfire in southeastern France as the blaze spread across hundreds of hectares, prompting evacuations and threatening nearby communities.

Messi's strange pre-final video puzzles World Cup fans

Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed.

Why Spain's World Cup win will not thrill Donald Trump

Spain’s World Cup triumph on American soil became awkward for Trump because the winners came from a country that has clashed with him over Palestine, Iran, NATO and the meaning of national greatness.