Argentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final
Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in a highly charged encounter.
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House defeats bid to end military aid to Israel as over 100 Democrats vote for it
Backing by 103 Democrats underscores how sentiment in party towards Israel and Netanyahu government has souredThe House on Wednesday defeated a measure to slash military aid to Israel, but more than 100 House Democrats voted for it in a significant rebuke of the longtime US ally as accusations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government green-lit genocide in Gaza continue to convulse the p...
xAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors
Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach
On July 12, a coalition of 14 nations – the United States, Philippines, Australia, Canada, Britain, Japan, New Zealand, and seven European states including Germany, Italy and the Baltic nations – issued a statement marking the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea ruling at The Hague in 2016. The document recycled familiar arguments, urging compliance with the ruling and framing it as a cornerst...
CDC nominee Erica Schwartz pressed on whether she will resist RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda
During confirmation hearing Wednesday, Trump’s pick tells Senate health committee she will ‘never betray the science’Erica Schwartz, the Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), faced sharp questioning from senators who pressed her to say whether she would stand up to her boss, the health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.During her confirmati...
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Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
U.S. disables ship for allegedly violating Iran blockade amid Strait of Hormuz feud
For the first time since President Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports, the U.S. military has disabled a ship that allegedly tried to sail to Kharg Island.
House Republicans resurrect Save America Act by adding it to spending bill
Effort is latest attempt to pass bill that seeks to ban mail-in ballots and imposes voter identification requirementsHouse Republicans on Wednesday made another attempt to answer Donald Trump’s demand for new restrictions on voting nationwide by linking the measure to an unrelated spending bill and passing both largely along party lines.The effort was the latest attempt by congressional Republican...
消費税減税「国民会議」中間とりまとめで方向性出せるか不透明
食料品の消費税減税をめぐり、高市総理大臣は来月はじめごろまでに超党派の「国民会議」で議論がまとまれば法整備などに向けた作業は間に合うという考えを示しました。ただ「国民会議」に参加する各党の意見の隔たりは大きく、中間とりまとめで一定の方向性を出せるかは不透明な情勢です。
W杯 アルゼンチン 2大会連続決勝へ メッシ2アシスト【速報中】
サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会は準決勝が行われ、イングランド対アルゼンチンはアルゼンチンが2対1で勝って、2大会連続で決勝に進みました。最新情報をお伝えしています。
Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in rebuke to US ally
Vote underscores how sentiment in the party towards Israel and the Netanyahu government has souredMore than 100 House Democrats on Wednesday voted to slash military aid to Israel, a significant rebuke of the longtime US ally as accusations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government green-lit genocide in Gaza continue to convulse the party ahead of November’s midterm election.The amendment...
US launches fifth straight day of strikes on Iran, targets military sites near Hormuz
United States forces conducted new airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes targeted coastal defense systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions across southern Iran following the US attacks. Iran's parliament speaker described the conflict as an existential war with America. The renewed strikes further weakened hopes of reviving a rec...
Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
千葉 点滴混入殺人 患者の急変直前に元職員が病室出入りか
千葉県柏市の病院で入院患者の点滴に排せつ物を混入させて殺害したとして元職員が逮捕された事件で、事件当日、患者の容体が急変する直前に元職員が病室を出入りする様子が院内の防犯カメラに写っていたことが警察への取材で分かりました。警察は部屋に入っていたわずかな時間に被害者を狙って混入させたとみて調べています。元職員は容疑を否認しているということです。
サッカーW杯 アルゼンチンが2大会連続の決勝進出【速報中】
サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の準決勝、イングランド対アルゼンチンは日本時間の午前4時に試合が始まりました。世界ランキング4位のイングランドは60年ぶり、世界1位のアルゼンチンは2大会連続の決勝進出を目指します。最新情報をお伝えしています。準決勝はNHKでは総合やBSプレミアム4Kで中継し、NHK ONEでも配信しています。
母親が働く世帯は81％超に 過去最高
全国で18歳未満の子どもと母親がいる世帯のうち、母親が働く世帯の割合は81.2％と過去最高となったことが厚生労働省の調査で分かりました。
7/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Todd Blanche has confirmation hearing for attorney general job; Trump overturns ICE order suspending most traffic stops.
Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate immigrant ICE deaths
Since start of Trump’s second term, 14 Mexican immigrants have died in ICE custody and three in agency operationsMexico formally requested that US state attorneys general criminally investigate cases of immigrants who have died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody or during raids, the Mexican government said Tuesday.The request follows the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Arauj...
W杯イングランド×アルゼンチン【速報中】アルゼンチンが逆転
サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の準決勝、イングランド対アルゼンチンは日本時間の午前4時に試合が始まりました。世界ランキング4位のイングランドは60年ぶり、世界1位のアルゼンチンは2大会連続の決勝進出を目指します。最新情報をお伝えしています。準決勝はNHKでは総合やBSプレミアム4Kで中継し、NHK ONEでも配信しています。
Sheinbaum rejects US claim that Mexico’s government is linked to cartels
Sheinbaum has denounced remarks from DEA head Terry Cole as a baseless 'political statement' about Mexico.
イングランド×アルゼンチン【速報中】アルゼンチン追いつく
サッカーワールドカップ北中米大会の準決勝、イングランド対アルゼンチンは日本時間の午前4時に試合が始まりました。世界ランキング4位のイングランドは60年ぶり、世界1位のアルゼンチンは2大会連続の決勝進出を目指します。最新情報をお伝えしています。準決勝はNHKでは総合やBSプレミアム4Kで中継し、NHK ONEでも配信しています。
House vote to end Israel aid divides Democrats, with 103 voting in favor
The amendment, which had no chance of passing, put Democrats in a politically tough spot
No evidence Mitch McConnell’s ‘proof of life’ photo is fake or AI-generated
After weeks of speculation over his health after he hadn’t been seen in weeks, Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a "proof of life" photo showing himself alive and well in an apparent bid to silence the rumours. Instead, it fuelled a fresh wave of conspiracy theories.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular defence minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, credited with transforming the ministry, ousted in reshuffle after six months in postVolodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Ukraine’s popular defence minister, despite pleas from foreign partners and civil society for him to keep his job, as part of wide-ranging government reshuffle.In a post on Telegram Mykhailo Fedorov announced that he was leaving his position, saying it had been a...
What are the obstacles to peace between Israel and Lebanon?
Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening programme for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their “absolute best”. The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service members’ required medical screenings for those 30 and older, he said. Troops under 30 can volunteer to be tested. In ...
People globally view China's Xi more favourably than Donald Trump, Pew poll finds
More people have favourable views of China than the United States in 25 out of 36 countries and territories surveyed, including Canada and Mexico, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center released on Wednesday. Views were also more favourable of Chinese leader Xi Jinping than US President Donald Trump in 22 of the countries and territories.
気象庁 天気予報を2週間先まで延長 長期予報充実の方針決める
猛烈な暑さや大雨など、社会に影響を与える気象現象の見通しを早く伝えるため、気象庁は、現状、1週間先までとなっている天気予報を2週間先まで延長するなど長期予報を充実させる方針を決めました。