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Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?

From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.

Significant rock formation: 2.56 billion-year-old Pichhore granite discovered; offers clues to ancient geological processes

India's Pichhore orbicular granite, 2.56 billion years old, is a rare geological marvel. This ancient rock formation displays unusual spherical structures called orbicules, which are rarely found globally. Researchers discovered inherited zircon crystals indicating Earth's earliest crust recycled during the Neoarchean Era. The granite's formation suggests magma intrusion and rapid cooling deep ben...

Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast

Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and conducted 30-minute drill south of PlymouthA Russian warship conducted a rare live-fire exercise in the Channel 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the day Andy Burnham was appointed as prime minister.The Neustrashimy suddenly announced it intended to fire its guns and requested that a British warship, which had been tracking it, r...

福岡県議会 金銭支払い証言の吉松議員 第三者委設置を申し入れ

福岡県議会の議長などのポストをめぐり、金銭の授受があったか主張が対立している問題で、議長に就任する前に1800万円以上を自民党県議団の幹部に支払ったと証言した吉松源昭議員らは、第三者委員会を設けて事実関係を調査するよう申し入れました。

India's 'cockroach' protest continues a day after police crackdown

Delhi witnessed overwhelming violence on Monday, with at least 60 protesters wounded. Police said 118 of their men were also injured.

Ancient Greek theatres had wooden stages rolled in and out for every performance

Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village

Israeli forces open fire on children in Syrian village

As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs

While Beijing has lifted refined fuel export restrictions this month amid elevated global oil prices and ample national reserves, it has also introduced compliance requirements for refiners – a cautious pivot aimed at safeguarding domestic stockpiles, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. “With the interim truce between Washington and Tehran having collapsed, Beijing has adopted...

To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy

Nvidia’s H200 chips, a step down from its most advanced Blackwell line, have resumed imports into China, albeit in small quantities. Meanwhile, China’s chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of this year. Much of these exports are mature logic integrated circuits for applications in consumer electronics and automotive sectors. While the US is the undisputed leader in the most advanced artif...

HOYA 委託業者に金型を無償保管させたとして勧告 公取委

大手光学ガラスメーカーの「HOYA」が、内視鏡の部品の製造を委託する事業者に、金型などを無償で保管させていたのは下請け法に違反するとして、公正取引委員会は、再発防止を求める勧告を出しました。

Bangladesh face Australia Test might as Cummins, Hazlewood and Lyon return

Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.

Man stabs tourists near Greece’s Acropolis

A man stabbed and wounded two tourists Tuesday morning near the ancient Acropolis in Athens, Greece’s top tourist attraction, police said. The assailant attacked a man and a woman, both Greek Americans, with a knife on a pedestrian street near an entrance to the Acropolis itself and near the entrance to the Acropolis Museum, which lies at the foot of the Acropolis hill. The woman suffered light in...

New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year

Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.

Thames Water investors offer ‘golden share’ in bid to head off nationalisation

Move would give government veto over big decisions and hostile takeovers, after Burnham’s call for greater public controlBusiness live – latest updatesThe group of investors pursuing a rescue bid for Thames Water have offered the government a “golden share” in a last-ditch attempt to convince Andy Burnham not to nationalise Britain’s biggest water company.London & Valley Water (L&VW), a co...

Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills in first major policy announcement – UK politics live

Move is expected to save households around £45 a year in effort to tackle cost of livingBurnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living moveThe newly appointed business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, has defended the policy, declaring the cut to VAT on electricity bills “a statement of priorities”.Responding to Darren Jones’s claim that the cut remained unfunded, Reynolds told Radio...

Perfume ban, no-fly zone – as Apec summit looms, Shenzhen ramps up security

With four months to go until it hosts the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting, the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is already tightening its security, banning travellers on the subway from carrying perfume and imposing a no-fly zone for drones. In a notice on Sunday, the city government said that subway passengers would be scanned and their carry-on items would be X-rayed to “completely ensure travel...

Perfume ban, no-fly zone – as Apec summit looms, Shenzhen is ramping up security

Though it will not host the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting until November, the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is already tightening its security, banning travellers on the subway from carrying perfume and imposing a no-fly zone for drones. The local government said in a notice on Sunday that subway passengers would be scanned and their carry-on items would be X-rayed to “completely ensure trave...

Hanson’s support for Trump deportation policy ‘makes me sick’, Monique Ryan says – as it happened

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to ...

Fall in line or resign: Malaysia’s Anwar reins in coalition partners ahead of state poll

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has threatened to remove ministers and federal appointees who use public office to attack their own government partners, drawing a new red line as the ruling coalition’s rival camps collide again ahead of the Negeri Sembilan state election on August 1. Anwar said senior officials were free to campaign for their parties but must step down to avoid weaponising...

Australia news live: Hanson’s support for Trump deportation policy ‘makes me sick’, Monique Ryan says; NT traditional owners rally outside Pine Gap base

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average.Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to ...

Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village

Moment terrifying floodwaters sweep through Afghan village

Landlord firm fined £42,500 after tenants found living among rats and human waste

A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping among dead rats, mice, human waste and urine. The court heard the firm failed to carry out required property inspections and maintain valid gas safety certificates across several rental homes, prompting legal action by Durham County Council.

Five Palestinians killed in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza

An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.

Defence stocks rally as John Healey appointed chancellor; UK borrows less than expected in June – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsAnd in case you missed it overnight: Donald Trump has said he will impose 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs.The tariffs will hit a wide range of products, the White House said, including wine, hockey sticks and cement. They also include goods previously protected from impor...