Germany reports record 14,000 heat-related deaths this year, official data shows
The heatwaves and drought have fuelled a historically hot summer in Europe, contributing to a spike in heat-related mortality in the worst-hit countries.
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Governments brace for historic El Nino impacts on global weather extremes
Sri Lanka earmarks $14m to fight severe drought, offering families 75 litres of water every two-three days.
She got her first dolls' house at 8; now, at 101, she runs a museum
Val Ripley, aged 101, continues her lifelong fascination with dolls' houses and their historical significance. Her childhood toy, lost during the war, was rediscovered and inspired a museum. This museum showcases miniature homes as documents of social history and changing lifestyles. The collection features dolls' houses dating back to 1840, reflecting evolving domestic life. Val's enduring connec...
‘Tremendous costs’: Can Trump stop other countries from trading with Iran?
Iran's foreign minister has dismissed Trump’s latest threats, calling them a “diversion" from America’s own crisis."
Texas woman left 6 acres in 1916; her governor son added 250 acres to create its first park
Isabella Neff's generous donation of six acres to the Leon River marked the beginning of Texas' first state park. Her son, Pat Neff, significantly augmented this by contributing an additional 250 acres. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park faced challenges from flooding, necessitating ongoing repairs. Today, Mother Neff State Park is a shining example of familial generosity and c...
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USS Washington arrives in Arabian Sea after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
USS Washington arrives in Middle East after aircraft carrier outcry
Vessel expected to replace USS Lincoln after reports of dire conditions on board raised questions over US war planning.
At least 13 workers killed in landslide at Colombian gold mine
Four members of an indigenous family are among the dead, witnesses said.
Europe’s borrowing costs are rising. What does that mean for you?
Higher bond market yields are already affecting mortgage offers in some of Europe’s biggest economies, while governments face a slower but mounting increase in the cost of servicing debt.
Massachusetts police officer accused of using Flock cameras to track her ex-girlfriend
In a significant move, New Bedford police have paused their automated license plate reader system following allegations of misuse by officer Emily Pacheco. Investigations revealed a troubling number of searches for one specific vehicle's license plate. Pacheco is currently on administrative leave while inquiries continue, alongside an extended abuse prevention order from a judge. This incident rai...
Gold mine collapse in Central African Republic leaves at least 100 dead
**This video contains sensitive content** The death toll from August 18's gold mine collapse in Zamboye, Central African Republic has surpassed 100. Several survivors were also critically injured. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause of the collapse, identify the victims and those responsible for operating the site, and establish any potential criminal liability.
Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
Derailed carriages lifted using two cranes as workers operate under ‘very challenging circumstances’Business live – latest updatesThe East Sussex railway line on which a train derailed will reopen in September as crews continue to remove the carriages that left the track.Rail bosses said they were prioritising reopening the route before the end of the school holidays, despite recovery workers oper...
Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?
Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.
DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ebola vaccine used in past outbreaks, WHO says
The International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision, which includes the WHO and other partners, said the doses will be released immediately following a request from DR Congo’s government.
Nearly €1bn earmarked as five-part plan targets business growth, AI and exports
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced the measures at annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. They include lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier access to capital markets, alongside regulatory changes that will limit inspections and shift the burden of proof to the state.
UK cinemas look at banning Meta smart glasses over piracy fears
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses, amid fears they could be used to pirate films.The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smar...
Piracy fears prompt calls for ban on Meta smart glasses in UK cinemas
Trade body says local chains would have to balance concerns with potential benefits provided by AI-enabled technologyCinemas across the UK are considering banning customers from wearing Meta’s smart glasses, amid fears they could be used to pirate films.The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) trade body said that a number of local chains could end up introducing policies that restrict camera-enabled smar...
Kyiv under fire: Russian strikes kill at least 16
A Russian missile barrage overnight on Thursday killed at least 16 people and wounded 40 in Kyiv as explosions echoed across the capital. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had been preparing the attack "for a long time".
Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from UnescoThe Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas extraction across the US is set to bring drilling near cherished natural and cultural sites, raising alarm among conservationists and prompting questions from the UN’s heritage body.Unesco said it has received information on the administr...
‘It kept adding up’: how add-on utility fees can lead to eviction for tenants
Tenants can be evicted for not paying utilities even if they have paid rent – tenants and their allies are fighting backThis story was supported and co-published by the journalism non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting ProjectIn 2024, Constance Soule got a surprise from her landlord: a “notice of termination” that gave her 10 days to move out of her apartment.Soule, a disabled Alzheimer’s pati...
Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enoughUK politics live – latest updatesRacism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, the equalities minister has said, as she warned that young men were being sucked into violent misogyny by the “cesspit” of social media.Bridget Phillipson said she...
Chinese stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of patients in landmark trial
A hospital in east China has used reprogrammed stem cells to treat severe heart failure, with 90 per cent of patients showing significant recovery in heart function after the novel therapy. On Wednesday, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, affiliated with Nanjing University, released the long-term follow-up results of a phase 2 clinical study, which was published in the journal Nature Medicine. While dea...
China urges US to drop sweeping drone tariffs, warns of global supply chain fallout
Beijing has urged Washington to scrap planned tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones, warning the measures unfairly target Chinese products and threaten global supply chains. The tariffs are not set to take effect until September 3, but Chinese drone shipments to the United States are already under pressure, with exports of some models plunging in July, the latest customs data showed. On...
Fire of the century in eastern Belgium brought 'under control,' local official says
Around 350 firefighters and other emergency personnel remain deployed in the effort, as do the many farmers who mobilised in support of the operation since last week.
Would you queue for a mountainside doughnut? Dolomites pastry goes viral
The sudden, overwhelming interest in the hut has been criticised by local residents and organisations as another example of social media straining destinations.
Europe faces race to refill gas storage as LNG cargoes flow to Asia
After spending much of the past two years rebuilding its gas security following the loss of Russian pipeline supplies, Europe is again facing high natural gas prices due to volatility in global markets linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meghan and Harry plan return to the U.K. after six years in the U.S.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, are planning their move back to the United Kingdom after spending years in California. Ramy Inocencio has more.