Over 6,000 Ebola cases confirmed in DRC as death toll nears 3,000
Outbreak in the DRC 'the fastest-spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded,' as country struggles to contain infections.
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India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
New Delhi says the Permanent Court of Arbitration has no jurisdiction over its sovereign choice.
Dolly Parton laid to rest in private Nashville funeral
The queen of country was interred next to her late husband in an intimate ceremony attended by close familyDolly Parton was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Nashville on Friday, her family has confirmed.The queen of country music, who died aged 80 on 25 August “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer”, was interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum alongside her husband of 60 ye...
Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists
Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.
'I wish him nothing but suffering': Nikitha Godishala's friend knew murder accused Arjun Sharma but didn't think he was capable of this crime
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1,800 volunteers took turns pulling a 400-ton Japanese castle with ropes and...
In a remarkable achievement, thousands of volunteers in Japan successfully relocated a historic castle keep using age-old techniques. This monumental task represents a critical advancement in a decade-long restoration initiative. The keep has been repositioned closer to its original stone foundation, revealing archaeological treasures like ancient drainage systems and remnants of earlier walls. Vi...
Pentagon plays down report of Hegseth regularly overruling military advice
Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran warPete Hegseth regularly receives formal objections from senior commanders and proceeds anyway, the Pentagon’s top spokesman has said, as he tried to discredit a Washington Post report that four generals and admirals had advised against prolonging the war in Iran.“Of course, we demand...
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‘Superhuman’ AI tool spots heart disease in less than 2 seconds
Technology trained on millions of routine ECGs could fast-track high-risk patients for treatmentDoctors have developed a “superhuman” AI tool that can spot heart disease in less than two seconds.The groundbreaking technology has been trained on millions of patients and works by extracting more information from a routine electrocardiogram (ECG) than the human eye can typically see. Continue reading...
Aston Villa vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League
Follow updates as Villa host Arsenal, including the build-up, analysis, and live text commentary of the game.
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As Villa host Arsenal, follow updates, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary, of the game.
'Europe must prepare for a new era of simultaneous disasters,' von der Leyen says
The European Commission wants to shift the focus from responding to disasters to preventing them, strengthening preparedness and improving anticipation. But financing climate adaptation remains a major challenge, as EU countries face limited fiscal room to act.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israel escalates its attacks across the Gaza Strip in recent days despite a US-brokered 'ceasefire'.
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030. Aimed at platforms like Shein, Temu and AliExpress, the levy follows a June law targeting disposable fashion's environmental toll, though rival brands like H&M and Zara are exempt.
Nepal floods 'unprecedented', requires new 'engineering approaches, risk-sensitive urban planning'
Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari, Director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University’s Institute of Engineering. He describes the disaster as an illustration of the limits of conventional prevention in the Himalayas. With flood velocities estimated at 170 to 180 kilometres per hour and hazards ranging from ice and snow avalanches to glacial lake outburs...
Auchtertool village of 200 homes faces huge data centre plan, sparking 1,600 objections
Residents of Auchtertool, Fife, are fighting plans for the world’s second-largest data centre, which would cover more than 100 football pitches beside their 200-home village. More than 1,600 objections have been lodged, while locals fear the vast development could transform their quiet rural community and bring concerns over noise, heat, flooding and wildlife.
A New Jersey town agreed to spend $13.4 million to preserve 50 acres once eyed for dense housing
In an impactful move, Denville Township has acquired seventeen acres dedicated to an essential land preservation effort, shielding around fifty acres from encroaching residential developments. This initiative also includes a plan to add thirty-three more acres by October 2026, ultimately creating a welcoming public park and safeguarded natural area to maintain Denville's unique heritage and ecolog...
Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football
Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.
Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona player to consider his future.
‘Uncertainties’ rising: Xi calls for stronger cooperation in meeting with Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the SCO summit. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties and international regional issues. Cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital innovation was also a key topic. Russia proposed making the bilateral visa-free regime permanent for Chinese citizens. The leaders also touched upon the Ukraine conflict during thei...
Central bar packed as Hongkongers aim to raise HK$50,000 for Nepal flood relief
Around a hundred patrons packed a bar in Central on Monday night to raise funds for victims of catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal, as members of Hong Kong’s Nepalese community rallied to support relief efforts for their homeland. The death toll in Nepal had risen to 919 as of 1pm on Monday, with 4,247 people still missing, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported. The disaster struck ...
Latest flare-up between US and Iran bring conflict's lull to an end
Iran's foreign minister has accused Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu of tricking the United States into war with the Islamic Republic. Over six months into the conflict, there appears to be no end in sight. This after the US struck sites in Iran, prompting Tehran to respond. An April ceasefire brought an end to intense fighting, but sporadic attacks have continued over the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's cl...
Why the Baltics are pushing back against new fears of a Russian attack
Officials across NATO’s eastern flank say there is no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, even as they strengthen their defences and warn that Moscow’s campaign of sabotage and provocations against Europe is intensifying.
YouTube's new 'exposure-based' model counts hovering over video as a view
YouTube's new "exposure-based model" counts a view from the first frame, across shorts, long-form videos, podcasts and livestreams, inflating creators' headline numbers without changing how much they actually get paid.
'It hurts': Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years
Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.