DR Congo and M23 fighters agree to roadmap for peace talks, Switzerland says
Both sides had previously signed an agreement in Doha last year, but fighting has continued in mineral-rich eastern DRC, a region that has endured years of conflict.
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New Zealand to consider banning children under 16 from social media
Prime minister Christopher Luxon’s party to introduce bill seeking the ban, citing harm to a generation of childrenNew Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has said his party will introduce a bill in parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10% of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance.The bill would require social media platf...
Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after attacks
Hong Kong should introduce a tiered risk framework and carry out DNA testing and physical checks to identify dogs with aggressive traits, a veterinarian and a lawmaker have said after a woman and two pets were mauled within a week. Monday’s calls for policy change came after the woman, 33, was found dead in Ping Yeung Tsuen last week. Hours before her body was discovered, she had been attacked at ...
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Hong Kong urged to adopt trait-based dog tiers, DNA checks after fatal attacks
Hong Kong should introduce a tiered risk framework and carry out DNA testing and physical assessments to identify dogs with aggressive breed traits, a veterinary surgeon and a lawmaker have said following three fatal canine attacks within a week. The calls made on Monday come after the latest fatal mauling at a pet training centre, where a 33-year-old woman was attacked by a dog suspected of being...
Cricket legends urge Pakistan to provide 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
Former cricket captains - including Sir Alastair Cook and Mike Atherton - have urged Pakistan to ensure jailed former prime minister Imran Khan receives "humane treatment and proper medical care".
New Zealand plans social media ban for under-16s backed by big fines
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party would introduce a bill in parliament that seeks to ban children under 16 from using social media, proposing fines of up to 10 per cent of a platform’s global revenue for non-compliance. The bill would require social media platforms to take reasonable steps to verify users’ ages, including by using existing account information,...
Indian police used excessive force during protests, Amnesty International says
Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on 20 July when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament.
John Lee urges start-ups to seize opportunities through ‘golden gateway’ of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s leader has called on scientists, leading enterprises and investment institutions from around the world to seize opportunities in the city, describing it as a “golden gateway” for overseas companies to enter the mainland Chinese market and mainland unicorn firms to expand globally. Speaking at the first Global Unicorn Summit on Monday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made a familiar pi...
Thai teen rocker Nene Royal talks America’s Got Talent and dreaming big
A twist of fate put a guitar in Nene Royal’s hands. Aged seven, she wanted to join the computer science club at her school in Phuket, Thailand, but it was already full. “The only place left was in the music club, and the teacher handed me a guitar,” she told This Week in Asia. “The moment I started playing, something clicked.” Now just 16, the self-taught rocker has a shot at global stardom on the...
‘Nature makes every colour in the world’: Meet the company brewing an end to toxic chemical dyes
The fashion industry's toxic petrochemical dyes often end up in oceans. Could colours be 'brewed' from nature instead?
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
Foundayo will be available on private prescription, with pharmacists warning of counterfeit GLP-1 problemA new daily pill that treats diabetes and helps with weight loss will be available in UK pharmacies from Monday.Pharmacists said the move would be welcome for people who cannot use weight-loss jabs, but also issued a warning over the growing problem of fake, unlicensed or counterfeit versions o...
LAX, JFK, DXB: Everything you need to know about airport codes
Miley Cyrus famously hopped off the plane at LAX with just a dream and a cardigan, but have you ever wondered what airport codes are actually used for?
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds
Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more people across six major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over keeping carbon emissions down, a survey has found.After four extreme heatwaves that have caused thousands of excess deaths across the continent, the survey showed betw...
Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in five European nations, survey finds
Poll also finds sizeable majorities who believe it should be easier to install air con in homesGiven the choice, more people across five major European nations including the UK favour encouraging the adoption of air conditioning over keeping carbon emissions down, a survey has found.After four extreme heatwaves that have caused thousands of excess deaths across the continent, the survey showed bet...
New Fed chair faces critical test at Jackson Hole as inflation fears mount
Investors will hope Kevin Warsh offers ‘comfort blanket’ at annual meeting of central banks amid bond market anxietyThe new US Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, faces a critical test this week amid anxiety in government bond markets over inflation and Donald Trump’s tax and spending plans.As the world’s most powerful central bank prepares for its annual Jackson Hole conference, analysts said bon...
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
Study finds device brings significant fall in chest pain in 75% of patients, but further trials and NHS approval are needed“It’s an amazing relief, both physically and emotionally, to be able to live my life again normally, without feeling that I’m limited all the time in what I can do.”Cristian Jensen is describing the difference that an implant inserted in his chest – to reduce the symptoms of h...
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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
Burnham visits Kyiv to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine
It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.
Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win Sunday elections
Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
Kazakhstan’s new ruling party projected to win elections
Kazakhstan's new ruling Adilet Party has taken a decisive lead in early exit polls, with more than 70% of the vote, in the country's early elections for its unicameral parliament, which could give it roughly 105 of the 145 seats in the new legislative chamber.
What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
Live: Zelensky calls on allies to cover €27 billion gap for Ukraine’s air defence needs
President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday urged Ukraine's allies to help cover a funding gap of €27 billion for its air defence needs in 2026. Ukraine is hosting a meeting of its key European backers in Kyiv as the country marks its 35th Independence Day. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.