Kazakhstan’s Tokayev appoints longtime adviser as vice president
Erlan Karin has served as a top aide to Tokayev since he took over the presidency in 2019.
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Hungry Bears Increasingly Enter Towns: Drought pushes them into homes; experts fear rising lethal encounters
Amidst a severe drought, bears are encroaching on human habitats across the American West, with Colorado reporting over 7,000 sightings this year alone—a new high. These foraging bears can be spotted rummaging through homes, stores, and neighborhoods for food. As conservation efforts intertwine with urban development, wildlife officials emphasize the need for residents to secure food sources and r...
Uber driver takes TfL to court over ‘pain‘ caused by licence renewal delay
Julius Mugabo launches landmark case as union says thousands in capital lost incomes due to ‘broken system’An Uber driver who got into thousands of pounds of debt and feared losing his home due to delays in Transport for London renewing his licence to pick up passengers is taking on the organisation in the high court in the first challenge of its kind.Julius Mugabo, 55, has been an Uber driver lic...
Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for 2 countries
An executive at a Chinese military trading company has been arrested for leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, Beijing’s top spy and anti-espionage agency revealed on Monday. The Ministry of State Security regularly publicises espionage cases to raise public awareness, but the vast majority of these disclosures focus on individuals targeted by a single ...
Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countries
An executive at a Chinese military trading company has been arrested for leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, Beijing’s top spy and anti-espionage agency revealed on Monday. The Ministry of State Security (MSS) regularly publicises espionage cases to raise public awareness, but the vast majority of these disclosures focus on individuals targeted by a s...
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Rescuers continue search for missing after deadly north Cyprus ferry accident
Several survivors told local media they heard a blast shortly before the vessel rolled, with police detaining the captain and more than a dozen others.
Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retail
From big banks to fashion brands, tenants are taking advantage of potential lower rents for retail space in Hong Kong’s prime areas as they utilise eye-catching locations to boost visibility towards customers, according to agents. HSBC is unveiling its first flagship branch at the Capitol Centre, which was previously occupied by fashion retailers such as Chanel, Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21, a...
Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.5% in July, marking 15th straight month of growth
Hong Kong’s retail sector recorded growth for a 15th consecutive month in July, with the government reporting a 4.5 per cent increase year on year, although the pace of expansion slowed amid adverse weather and continued outbound travel by residents. Retail sales value for the month reached HK$31 billion (US$4 billion), while sales in the first seven months of the year grew by 8.9 per cent compare...
British Museum hosted Palantir founder Peter Thiel in private viewing of Bayeux tapestry
Concern among staff that fragile artwork’s scarce ‘light hours’ given to someone with no known interest in museumThe British Museum privately hosted the Donald Trump-supporting tech billionaire Peter Thiel in the exhibition space of the Bayeux tapestry earlier this month, the Guardian understands.The museum’s director of development, Charlotte Appleyard, hosted the PayPal founder at a VIP viewing ...
Xi, Modi and Putin attend SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.
Xi, Modi and Putin set to meet for SCO summit: What’s on the agenda?
The two-day summit aims to promote a vision of a multipolar world and mutual trade ties amid Trump's unilateralism.
Macron in Sweden to sign multi-billion euro frigate deal and strengthen strategic partnership
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected in Stockholm on Monday to finalise a multi-billion euro deal with his Swedish counterpart for four French frigates.
Ligue 1: New leaders Monaco defeat Marseille thanks to Brunner
AS Monaco beat Olympique de Marseille 2–0 thanks to their new rising star, Paris Brunner. With this victory, Monaco (6 points) are the sole leaders of Ligue 1 after two matchdays.
Does the EU need more member states? Take our poll
After Iceland voted ‘no’ to joining the EU, what’s the status of European enlargement? Nine candidate countries are waiting in line, but so far none is as close to accession as Iceland would have been.
China’s solar panels reduced young sea cucumbers’ inactivity by 12 days
Solar panels placed over sea cucumber ponds in China have effectively lowered water temperatures, leading to a significant reduction in the summer dormancy period for young sea cucumbers by twelve days. Alongside this, the panels changed the distribution of plankton and minimized organic material in the pond sediments. These insights highlight the potential of aquavoltaics to enhance aquaculture p...
Bhutan hosts first ‘conscious food summit’ amid threats to global supplies
Organisers say people must revive spiritual relationship with food amid double threat of climate crisis and conflictMending the broken food system under the threat of climate-driven weather extremes will require more than economic fixes and intensive agriculture, and the world must revive its spiritual relationship with food, according to the organisers of a pioneering summit this week.Delegates f...
Hong Kong and Singapore property shrug off fund tax breaks
The long-standing rivalry between Asia’s two leading financial centres is heating up. As Hong Kong and Singapore compete harder for investment talent, tax incentives for fund managers have emerged as the new battleground. A government bill working its way through Hong Kong’s Legislative Council would result in sweeping changes to tax rules on carried interest. The legislation, which is expected to...
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ dethrones ‘Titanic’ and nears all-time box office Top Three
Nothing can stop 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and its historic box office run. It now sits as the fourth highest-grossing movie of all time and could soon bump 'Avatar: The Way of Water' off the global podium.
Lake Ontario or Lake America? Google Maps results differ in Canada, US and across the world
What you call Lake Ontario now depends on where you are logging in from. Google Maps has begun showing "Lake America" to US users following US President Donald Trump's executive order, while Canadians still see the name that has stood for more than 400 years.
UN racial discrimination committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations
The document, which was approved last week but only published on Monday, is expected to provide a powerful new tool supporting reparations claims.
Iran's supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel, and other Mideast news
Iran’s supreme leader has called for Muslim countries to stand together against Israel and the United States
Rescue efforts intensify after Nepal-Tibet flooding as deaths climb past 900
Rescuers are trying to find trapped workers in hydroelectric plant tunnels after catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 900 people and left more than 4,700 missing
Spanish PM Sanchez says Israel and Russia spread disinformation on Ceuta migrant crisis
Centre-left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday alleged that social networks linked to Israel and Russia had spread disinformation about the July migrant crisis in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. He said the alleged smear campaign, which he maintained had also been magnified by far-right networks, had been driven in part by Madrid's opposition to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
One dead and more than a dozen missing after 'terrifying' flash flood hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
One dead and several missing after 'terrifying' flash flooding hits Grand Canyon
"It was a beautiful day - and then people were screaming," one hiker tells the BBC, as 15 people are missing.
Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.
England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series
Pakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.
Syria is choosing diplomacy with Israel, but can its approach last?
Israel has attacked Syria, occupied its south since the al-Assad regime's ouster, testing Syria's diplomatic outreach.