Frankfurt Airport employee dies after contracting malaria, operator Fraport says
The cause of the infections is believed to be a mosquito that travelled by plane from a malaria-endemic area to Germany, likely in July.
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Ukrainian air attacks kill three in Russia as Kyiv steps up drone campaign
Attacks spark fires at Lukoil's NORSI refinery and a Wildberries hub as Kyiv claims 16 targets hit across Russia.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse
Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre "completely destroyed by fire".
Quote of the day by Albert Einstein: "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a…"
Albert Einstein questioned the assumption that a cluttered desk signifies a disorganised mind. He suggested that an empty desk does not automatically indicate clarity or productivity. People possess diverse thinking and working styles which influence their environments. Creative processes can appear chaotic, reflecting experimentation rather than a lack of discipline. Ultimately, a person's ab...
Zelenskyy awards Elon Musk Ukraine’s ‘Order of Freedom’ despite years of criticism
Zelenskyy awarded Musk one of Ukraine’s highest state honours, despite years of criticism from the South Africa-born tech mogul who has repeatedly attacked the Ukrainian president and questioned Kyiv’s strategy.
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Second arrest over deadly sword attack at Swedish school
A 17-year-old girl was killed and three boys wounded in the attack, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances and possible motive.
Abortion rights group endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Maine Senate race
Reproductive Freedom for All – one of the country’s oldest pro-choice groups – backs Jackson in his fight against Republican Susan CollinsOne of the oldest abortion rights groups in the US is endorsing Troy Jackson, the Democratic nominee in Maine’s critical US Senate race, according to details first shared with the Guardian.Reproductive Freedom for All is supporting Jackson, the former state sena...
More than 40,000 heat-related deaths in England since 1988
ONS figures show rising toll of extreme weather, with officials warning this summer on track to set further recordsOver 40,000 more people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025 than would be expected, according to data published by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.The figures do not include this summer, when England has sweltered under a succession of heatwaves a...
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
A Scottish scholar and his American wife bought an island, spent decades preserving Gaelic culture
Scottish Gaelic scholar John Lorne Campbell and American musician Margaret Fay Shaw bought the remote islands of Canna and Sanday in 1938 and made Canna House their home. For decades, they collected Gaelic songs, stories, photographs and historical records. In 1981, Campbell gifted Canna, their home and their extensive collections to the National Trust for Scotland, preserving their life’s work fo...
US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions
China warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to r...
Spain set for a ‘Super September’ as travellers chase shoulder season sun
September is having a moment among travellers as they swap the peak summer months for late-season sun, fewer crowds and more affordable fares.
Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16
Hong Kong will unveil its first five-year plan and annual policy address on September 16, the city’s leader has announced, as he visited residents from lower-income households and inspected community services to gather public views. “The five-year plan draws the eyes of a dragon, while the policy address draws the entire dragon,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said after visiting Un Chau Estate ...
5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16, John Lee says
Hong Kong will unveil its first five-year plan and annual policy address on September 16, the city’s leader has announced, as he visited grass-roots residents and inspected community services to gather public views. “The five-year plan draws the eyes of a dragon, while the policy address draws the entire dragon,” Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said after visiting Un Chau Estate in Sham Shui Po o...
Nvidia earnings preview: The report the entire market is waiting on
Nvidia will report its second-quarter results after the US market closes on Wednesday, with analysts expecting revenue of roughly $92 billion (€78.8bn) and investors treating the chipmaker's guidance as a verdict on whether the AI rally still has room to run.
Chinese navy fires new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial, expert says
China has tested a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile bearing a black stealth coating, according to specialists who say the advanced finish on the ship-launched missile will improve its penetration ability. The coating was highlighted in footage released by state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday, which showed an extreme-performance test of a new type of anti-ship missile fired from a n...
Chinese navy fires new radar-absorbing YJ-18A anti-ship missile in sea trial: expert
China has tested a new variant of the YJ-18A anti-ship cruise missile bearing a black stealth coating, according to experts who say the advanced finish on the ship-launched missile will improve its penetration capability. During a missile test in an unknown sea area, a missile was fired from a navy ship’s vertical launch system for an extreme-performance test of a new type of anti-ship missile, ac...
Human rights in Myanmar hit 'new low,' fuelled by illegal mining and scam centres, UN warns
Myanmar's ruling junta seized power in a coup in 2021 that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government, ending a 10-year experiment with democracy and plunging the country into turmoil and a humanitarian crisis.
Transport regulator investigating two more incidents at Sydney airport, taking tally to six in a month – as it happened
This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngela Jackson, the commissioner of the Productivity Commission, said the body stands by the interim report into the GST, which found the deal with Western Australia to be a costly mistake that should be reversed.Jackson spoke to RN this morning after WA premier Roger Cook said “east coast clowns” didn’t understand t...
Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western importsAfter three years at catering school, Abiro Wisdom was certain of one thing – he did not want to go into catering. At least not the route that he might be expected to take. His course at Accra Technical University had prepared students for working in international hotels, foc...
Moringa lattes and tigernut kebabs: the young Ghanaians ‘taking back the power’ of their food
In Ghana, a grassroots movement is championing nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce, rather than western importsAfter three years at catering school, Abiro Wisdom was certain of one thing – he did not want to go into catering. At least not the route that he might be expected to take. His course at Accra Technical University had prepared students for working in international hotels, foc...
Bodo return to Champions League, Azerbaijan’s Sabah deny Israeli Beer-Sheva
Scottish champions Celtic thumped by LASK as Sabah knock out Hapoel Beer-Sheva with a late goal in the qualifying round.
Former Iranian official living in Toronto was ‘critical’ to terror finance, CBSA alleges
A CBSA report alleges that as a deputy director in Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade, Abbas Omidi, assisted the regime's state sponsorship of terrorism.
Chinese hotpot chain Haidilao bets on takeaway, new brands, lower-tier reach for growth
China’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding has seen takeaway emerge as its fastest-growing segment, with demand for single-serving meals like rice-bowl sets surging, amid positive revenue and profit growth in the first half. Takeaway revenue for the Hong Kong-listed group reached 2.05 billion yuan (US$305 million) in the first six months, surging 121.2 per cent year on year. The s...
France to ease strict rules on iconic cheeses as heat dries pastures
France is temporarily relaxing strict production rules for several iconic cheeses as drought and record heat leave pastures severely depleted. Producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can now use more imported fodder and grain to feed their cows, while other traditional cheeses will also receive temporary exemptions.
In pictures: The world pays tribute to country music queen Dolly Parton
Fans, landmarks and institutions are honouring the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist, with Nashville landmarks and New York’s Empire State Building lighting up in pink.
US immigration agents arrested more than 49,500 people in July
The number of arrests last month showed a rise of roughly 15 percent over June's count.
Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN
UN chief Guterres said the attack underscores 'the alarming security situation in Haiti' due to gangs.