Fastest-growing Ebola outbreak spreads to previously unaffected area
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province.
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Oman says massive oil spill reaches coastline: What damage could it do?
Oil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.
Ukraine attacks key Russian grain terminal on Black Sea port
Ukraine has damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the Novorossiysk port.
Poland says it arrested Russian hired to kill Ukrainian-American citizen
Poland has arrested a Russian man who was hired by Moscow to kill a Ukrainian-American citizen in Warsaw, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday. The Russian was detained on August 7 and had been recruited to kill a man who was “inconvenient to the Putin regime”, Tusk told journalists. The Russian embassy in Warsaw did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Mosc...
IEA expects world oil demand to fall amid surging gas prices
Demand for crude oil worldwide is expected to fall as higher gas prices force many consumers and businesses to reduce their consumption, according to the IEA.
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French ambassador to CAR investigated over claims he hosted dozens of women
Disciplinary proceedings under way after security concerns raised over reported visits to official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relations w...
French ambassador to CAR faces investigation over alleged misconduct
Inquiry follows security concerns over reported visits of dozens of women to Bruno Foucher’s official residenceFrance has opened disciplinary proceedings against its ambassador to Central African Republic over allegations of misconduct, after claims he brought dozens of women into his official residence, raising potential security concerns.The investigation comes as Paris seeks to rebuild relation...
Elizabeth Hird bought Outer Island in 1964; in 1995, she donated it for wildlife, research and education
Outer Island, once a charming summer getaway, has been transformed into a vital protected wildlife refuge. The island was generously donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by Elizabeth Hird in 1995, with the intention of preserving its natural resources and fostering education and research. Today, it serves as an invaluable living laboratory for students and researchers alike, ensuring a su...
New Jersey begins restoration work to bring back forest and wetland habitat along Raritan river
A 112-acre restoration project has begun along New Jersey's Raritan River to restore floodplain forest, wetlands and wildlife habitat affected by past contamination linked to the American Cyanamid Superfund Site. The project will plant about 50,000 native trees and shrubs, create three acres of vernal pools, control invasive plants and protect new vegetation with deer fencing. The restored site wi...
Michigan's historic Ford House is replacing concrete shoreline with natural habitat
A groundbreaking initiative along Michigan's Lake St. Clair is reshaping the shoreline into thriving natural wetlands. By dismantling decades of concrete barriers, this project endeavors to create essential habitats for local fish populations. The transformation revolves around the historic Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate, aiming to revitalize coastal marshes while boosting biodiversity and communit...
Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.
Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves one dead and several injured, police say
The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises.
Engulfed in flames, smoke: 2 killed as Russia hits passenger train with 340 onboard, says Zelenskyy
A Ukrainian passenger train in the Odesa region fell victim to a Russian drone strike, leading to the unfortunate demise of the driver and assistant. Simultaneously, Ukrainian military forces conducted a successful operation against a large oil refinery in Bashkortostan, causing extensive fire damage. This series of events serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing hostilities plaguing the region.
Iran calls out Trump's ‘lies’ about US control over the Strait of Hormuz
A spokesman for Iran's military command on Thursday called out US President Donald Trump's "lies and fabrications" after he claimed on social media that Washington had "total control over the Strait of Hormuz". Iran has maintained control of the Strait, a vital energy conduit, since the outbreak of the war on February 28.
Iran says Trump ‘lied’ about US control over Strait of Hormuz
Iran called President Donald Trump's claim that Washington controlled the Strait of Hormuz "lies and fabrications" on Thursday as Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for Iran's central military command, said that the waterway was fully under Tehran's control. A day earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social that the US "has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT!"
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers
Hungary unveils new 'clean up' plan as governemnt takes new steps to unlocking frozen EU funds
Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.
Hungary unveils new 'clean up' plan as governemnt takes first steps to unlocking frozen EU funds
Budapest will keep a list of economic operators who are barred from public tenders due to prior economic offences, fulfilling an EU obligation to restoring its access to critical funding.
Lebanese Americans sue US over Israel’s rights abuses in Lebanon war
Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.
Will Trump’s next press secretary be a better liar than the first five?
As Karoline Leavitt plans to step down, it’s apparent how the president above all values a readiness to twist the truthAs Karoline Leavitt prepares to step down from her role as Donald Trump’s fifth White House press secretary, a brief review of her tenure, and that of her predecessors, makes clear that the most fabulist president in US history prizes one quality above all else in the women and me...
Chinese missile AI tracks F-22, F-35-like heat signatures with over 90% accuracy
The F-35 and F-22 may be among the world’s most advanced stealth fighters, but they cannot hide one thing: heat. When heat-seeking missiles lock onto aircraft, fighters release flares to confuse infrared sensors and break missile tracking. But the infrared signals produced by fighters, including heat from engine exhaust and air friction over the fuselage, are different from those generated by flar...
Man, 102, dies after alleged assault in south Wales pub
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital after the incident in the Crow’s Nest in Cwnbran and later died of his injuriesA 102-year-old man has died of his injuries after allegedly being assaulted at a pub in south Wales.Phillip Ormerod of Cwmbran in the Welsh valleys, was taken to hospital after the incident at the Crow’s Nest pub on 1 August. Gwent police said on Thursday that he had since died. Con...
Robert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
Robert Gilman, a U.S. Marine veteran, was imprisoned in Russia for over four years and now faces a long road to recovery, says a hostage crisis expert who advocated for Gilman's release.
Byway launches free online course to help you plan out a rail trip across Europe
The course covers things like how to choose the right Interrail pass and how to manage disruptions.
1 dead, 6 wounded in Rotterdam port explosion
A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded six others on Thursday, officials said, as police investigated the cause of the explosion. A spokesperson for major energy commodities trading company Gunvor said an “incident” occurred during maintenance work on a storage tank. A police spokesperson said that there was no immedia...
1 dead, several wounded in Rotterdam port explosion
A blast at a storage facility for petroleum products at the Netherlands’ Rotterdam port killed one person and wounded several others on Thursday, officials said, adding that the cause was unknown. A spokesperson for major energy commodities trading company Gunvor said an “incident” occurred during maintenance work on a storage tank. A police spokesperson said that there was no immediate sign of ...
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley buys Harvey Nichols
Frasers Group acquires majority of upmarket retailer’s sites from the administrators Business live – latest updatesThe owner of Sports Direct has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration after the upmarket department store chain warned it could run out of money if it did not find new funding.Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Thursday it had bought the chain, which is headquartered at its stor...
Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to get moving
An elderly dancing duo has become a viral sensation in Italy after a tour operator shared one of their street performances online last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU. The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the sofa into a more active lifestyle.