Kids' speech patterns may reveal mental health risks, study finds
The way children talk about stressful or difficult events can predict future mental health struggles, according to a new study.
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The secrets of the desert: Exploring Uzbekistan's ancient landscapes and living traditions
Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.
Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market
A video shared by Ukraine’s police shows a Russian drone deliberately tracking a man at a market in Kherson. President Zelenskyy said the footage is evidence of Moscow’s “drone safari” against civilians.
Will Ukraine get the Patriot licence? Washington sends mixed signals
Russia's barrages of ballistic missiles have left Kyiv desperate to start producing its own Patriot interceptors, but despite Trump’s initial green light for a production licence, the US has yet to offer any certainty.
HSBC profit jumps as bank unveils major share buyback plan
British banking giant HSBC said on Tuesday it would buy back up to $1 billion (€0.86bn) of shares after reporting a sharp rise in first-half profit.
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Morocco says it warned Spain after court ruling on migration law
Spain's Supreme Court ruled on 8 July that migrants arriving by sea should not be returned as quickly as others and Madrid has blamed criminal gangs for spreading misinformation about the ruling.
Greece: Firefighters battle major wildfire as strong winds fuel flames
Hundreds of firefighters, backed by helicopters and water-dropping aircraft, are battling a major wildfire west of Athens.
Iberia is set to charter a plane for the total solar eclipse – and you can watch it online
The Spanish flag carrier will livestream the entire celestial event, so you can see the solar corona from 30,000 feet.
Europe’s hydropower nears ‘all-time-low’ as summer drought worsens. Is gas the only backup?
“We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.”
Stolen altarpiece recovered from Navarre monastery founded by warriors
A joint operation by the National Police and the Mossos d'Esquadra has traced an Immaculate Virgin altarpiece from Santa Clara de Fitero after changing hands in markets, shops and private sales.
Germany: Yayoi Kusama exhibition breaks attendance record in Cologne
Nearly 470,000 visitors made the exhibition the biggest success in Museum Ludwig's history.
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Turkish foreign ministry denounces attacks on two civilian cargo ships in Black Sea
At the end of May, Turkey had warned of an "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship.
The ‘eBay of travel’: You can list your non-refundable holiday bookings on this resale platform
You can snap up a bargain on a last-minute trip, with everything from cruises to safaris listed on this website.
BP profit more than doubles as Middle East conflict boosts oil prices
British energy giant BP said on Tuesday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter as the Middle East war roiled oil and gas markets.
Everything points to 'yes': Ronaldo and Georgina may marry this weekend
Is it finally happening? After last week's rumours came to nothing, all signs now point to Ronaldo and Georgina marrying on Saturday in Madeira after reserving two floors of a luxury hotel.
Freedom, safety and self-development: The top solo travel trends to know in 2026
A new survey shows more UK travellers are opting for solo adventures as they seek freedom, more confidence and the opportunity to carve out experiences on their own terms while abroad.
55 hours in the water: Polish swimmer crosses Baltic Sea from Sweden to home country
Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres.
Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo, spokesperson says
Ten of the 16 lions in Tama Zoological Park have suffered symptoms such as "loss of appetite and decreased activity" since mid-July, and three lionesses died, the zoo said in a statement.
Identity of new 007: 'Good bet' that next actor to play James Bond announced this year says producer
Who will take the 007 mantle after Daniel Craig? Not long to find out, as the identity of the new James Bond will be announced this year, according to producer Amy Pascal.
Social media rumours spark biggest migration crisis between Morocco and Spain in years
Viral posts about opening the Spanish border pushed thousands of Moroccans towards Ceuta, exposing serious control failures. Several migrants say they were told they could cross and insist it was not traffickers who led them there.
Gravity-defying dogs and brooding bovines: Meet the winners of the International Pet Photography Awards
Among a crowded field, Australian photographer Callie Soden took top honours at the 2026 International Pet Photography Awards.
Sri Lanka closes schools as heavy rains trigger floods and mudslides, killing at least five
Mudslides and floods are among the most destructive natural disasters, causing severe damage to lives and property in Sri Lanka every year.
Soldier kills four, including civilians, in Crimea, Moscow-installed governor says
Crimea, a peninsula illegally annexed by Russia from Ukraine in 2014, has for weeks been the target of Ukrainian retaliatory attacks aimed at disrupting the logistics of Russian forces deployed in southern Ukraine.
TotalEnergies to buy Shell's wind and solar businesses in Europe
French energy giant TotalEnergies said that it had signed a deal with Shell to buy its European onshore renewable energy businesses for an undisclosed amount.
TotalEnergies to buy Shell's wind and solar business in Europe
French energy giant TotalEnergies said that it had signed a deal with Shell to buy its European onshore renewable energy businesses for an undisclosed amount.
Greek firefighters hope to contain blaze near Athens as easing winds enable use of waterbombing aircraft
The greater Athens area and the neighbouring island of Evia remained under near maximum fire risk on Tuesday according to the civil protection ministry.
Burned homes, blackened cars: Greek wildfires leave trail of destruction in Porto Germeno
Porto Germeno faces severe wildfire damage as Greece enters a second week of major fires. Firefighters remain deployed and at least five people have died.
'We had never seen anything like it': Russia to study rare Portuguese-made drone
Russian forces shot down a Portuguese Tekever AR3 drone and say they will study it as a 'rare' model. It has been sent to a research institute.
'Never seen anything like it': Russia downs rare Portuguese drone for study
Russian forces shot down a Portuguese Tekever AR3 reconnaissance drone and say they will study it as a "rare" model. The UAV was sent to a research institute, where experts will examine its design and technical specifications.