Israel bombards several towns in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has blown up several villages in southern Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire agreement reached in June
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In 1984, Lou Dobbs acquired a New Jersey farm and expanded it over four decades
Lou Dobbs is parting with his stunning 283-acre estate, Hickory Hollow, now available for $6 million. This sprawling property, crafted over 40 years, boasts an impressive 11-acre pond alongside equestrian amenities. The main colonial-style residence, complemented by guest accommodations, reflects the late television personality's vision. With vast expanses, this land holds promise for both residen...
Undercover report on donations ‘looks bad’ for Reform, admits Nigel Farage – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader is under pressure after senior aides appeared to plot how to bypass electoral laws on foreign donationsIn an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssbergg, Nigel Farage acknowledged that the comments by James Orr and Dan Jukes were “injudicious at best” and admitted that the optics of the undercover filming don’t look good for his party.“This looks bad, as does the sale of peerag...
Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse
There is little in common between Daron Acemoglu and Xi Jinping. As a strong advocate of the Western model of liberal democracy, Acemoglu, co-recipient of the 2024 Nobel Prize in economics, may be considered the ideological opposite of the Chinese president. But on a crucial point about China’s future, the two may, strangely, be on the same page: an across-the-board introduction of cutting-edge te...
MIT sends robot beneath Arctic ice, transmits data at 1.2 KB per second
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Polls open in Saxony-Anhalt as AfD predicted to win state election
A large AfD victory would pile more pressure onto Merz and his increasingly unpopular coalition. The party has been polling at more than 40%.
TV presenter among 12 sentenced to death in Egypt drugs case
Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.
Which overseas property markets will be the winners and losers if Fed raises US rates?
Comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh at its annual economic policy symposium in Jackson Hole last month have reinforced expectations of an impending interest rate rise in the world’s largest economy, which would have significant impacts on assets and investors around the world. While the Fed kept its target rate in the range of 3.5 to 3.75 per cent at its meeting in July, Warsh’s co...
Zverev and Gauff ease into US Open last 16 but Alex Eala falls to Jovic
Filipina Alex Eala lost a three-set thriller to American Iva Jovic, as Naomi Osaka overcame Elise Mertens to progress.
Nigel Farage to be quizzed as he battles to contain growing donations scandal – UK politics live
The Reform UK leader is under pressure after senior aides appeared to plot how to bypass electoral laws on foreign donationsGood morning and welcome to our live coverage of UK politics. The Reform UK party leader, Nigel Farage, is scheduled to appear on Laura Kuenssberg’s Sunday politics programme at 9am, where he will likely be asked more about an undercover investigation broadcast by Channel 4 N...
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, disrupting flights at 6 airports
Indonesia halted operations at six airports on Sunday following eruptions from Mount Anak Krakatoa, impacting thousands of passengers. Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to 700km away, the geology agency said in a statement. Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned. Ash from the volcano was...
How do you arrest 50,000 people quietly?
ICE agents arrested an average of one person every 54 seconds in July. AJLabs examines a record month for deportations.
Ireland’s boxing great Katie Taylor bows out as undisputed champion
The 40-year-old retained her WBA, IBF and WBO super-lightweight belts to become the undisputed champion for third time.
‘The engine’s on fire’: Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney reroutes after flames seen by passengers
Passenger recalls seeing cabin lights flicker and ‘a lot of screaming’ after suspected engine issueGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiza-Jayne Loch was returning home from a business trip to New Zealand when her Qantas flight ran into trouble.The plane was climbing above the scenic South Island’s mountain ranges on Saturday afternoon, bound for Sydney, when a bang shook t...
A 2021 landslide cut Denali’s only road; five years later, a $230M bridge spans the slope
A new bridge now spans the Denali National Park road after a landslide. This $230 million project reconnects the eastern and western road sections. Engineers built a 475-foot steel truss bridge over the unstable moving ground. Hikers and cyclists can now cross the bridge, while bus service resumes in 2027. This marks a long-term solution for accessing remote park areas.
Colorado ranch listed for $5.9M as development site, bought by conservationists instead
A 674-acre ranch on Colorado’s Pikes Peak was listed for $5.9 million as a potential development site, but Palmer Land Conservancy bought it for conservation instead. The Pinestone Ranch property connects Woodland Park with more than 100,000 acres of public land and could eventually support trails, wildlife habitat and public access as part of wider efforts to complete the Ring the Peak route.
UN endorses new map that shows Africa's size more accurately
Africa has long been represented as smaller than its real size in maps, which are largely based on an ancient projection.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in drugs case
Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death in major drug case
Cairo court sentences TV host Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death over drug trafficking ring.
5-year plan to boost livelihoods, policy address to set out concrete measures: John Lee
Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to improve residents’ livelihoods through long-term strategies in the city’s first five-year plan, with concrete measures to be set out in the coming policy address. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday that the administration would continue to uphold its people-oriented governance philosophy, focus on residents’ needs and push Hong Kong forward. His remar...
Flights suspended at Indonesia's main airport due to volcanic eruption
Mount Anak Krakatoa is an active volcano that sits in the Sunda Strait, between the islands of Java and Sumatra.
FIFA’s Infantino avoids questions on his future amid growing uncertainty
Upon arrival at the U-20 Women's World Cup, Infantino remained tight-lipped about his re-election as FIFA president.
German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state governor to power
An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history
A fuel tanker explosion in west Iran kills 11 and injures 7
A fuel tanker explosion in western Iran has killed 11 people and injured seven others
Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting
Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding
Mudslide death toll in China rises to 3 after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel
The death toll from a mudslide in eastern China has risen to three after days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel
Online bookies accused of UK privacy breaches with use of cookie banners
Most gambling websites nudge users towards accepting tracking data and harvest it before consent is given, study showsOnline bookmakers and casinos have been accused of widespread non-compliance of information privacy requirements, including “data surveillance” of customers, according to a study.Nearly nine out of 10 (86%) licensed British gambling websites appear to be flouting the general data p...
England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially
Country loses 200 tennis courts in three years, but they still outnumber padel facilities by a factor of 11 to oneEngland has lost almost 200 tennis courts in three years as padel facilities have grown nearly sixfold.Guardian analysis of Sport England data found that the country has lost 183 tennis courts since 2023 – the first such decline since at least 2000. The data includes local authority an...
Eight airports in Indonesia suspend operations after volcanic eruption
Eight airports in Indonesia, including Jakarta's main international airport, suspended operations Sunday after the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano spewed clouds of ash across the skies of the archipelago. Geologists said that the latest series of eruptions do not have the potential to trigger a tsunami at this time.
Six airports in Indonesia suspend operations after volcanic eruption
Six airports in Indonesia including Jakarta's main international airport suspended operations Sunday after the erupting Anak Krakatoa volcano poured clouds of ash across the skies of the archipelago. Geologists said that the latest series of eruptions do not for the moment have the potential to set off tsunamis.