China-Europe freight train services have completed more than 130,000 trips over the past decade, carrying goods worth over $520 billion, according to the National Development and Reform Commission. Annual operations exceeded 20,000 trips in 2025, while digital customs procedures have reduced clearance to under 30 minutes. The loaded-container rate remained at 100% for 46 consecutive months through June 2026.
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High-wire artists traverse cables suspended above Hinnom Valley ahead of the opening of the 65th Israel Festival in the seam between east and west Jerusalem.
The performance pays homage to French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's tightrope walk across the Hinnom Valley in 1987
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High-wire artists traverse cables suspended above Hinnom Valley ahead of the opening of the 65th Israel Festival in the seam between east and west Jerusalem.
The performance pays homage to French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's tightrope walk across the Hinnom Valley in 1987
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet President Donald Trump for the first time since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran. The encounter offers Netanyahu a chance to smooth over strains in his relationship with Trump. The meeting comes amid an ongoing effort to manage tensions between the two leaders.
The United States and Iran have maintained a pause in hostilities for a third day as Qatar and Pakistan mediate to bring them back to negotiations. Donald Trump says talks are going well, while Iran denies seeking to resume peace talks. The Strait of Hormuz remains a central point of disagreement.
Over 13 nights of attacks, the United States has bombed Iranian civilian infrastructure, while Iran has struck civilian facilities belonging to US allies in the Gulf. Donald Trump has threatened further escalation, raising the risk of broader retaliation and an all-out war. Marc Lamont Hill speaks with sociologist Ali Kadivar about how the countries’ histories shape the conflict.
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are holding diplomatic talks aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. He warned that the two sides would resume fighting if the negotiations failed to produce an agreement. Trump described the prospects for reaching a deal with Iran as a “good chance” amid the pause in hostilities.
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The Reserve Bank of India likely stepped into the foreign exchange market on Tuesday, according to four traders cited by Reuters. The intervention helped the rupee extend a rapid rally. The currency’s advance was also fueled by the central bank’s dollar sales and falling oil prices.
The Federal Aviation Administration said seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the United States were installed incorrectly. The aircraft will need repairs to correct the problem. Without those fixes, the seats could injure passengers if the plane makes an emergency landing. The warning concerns a potential safety risk during such landings.
The FAA has proposed inspections of seats on 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX jets after warning they may have been installed incorrectly. The agency said loose seats could injure passengers and crew during an emergency landing or obstruct aisles and slow evacuation.
The FAA says seats on 453 Boeing 737 MAX jets registered in the US may have been installed incorrectly and could require inspections and repairs. The agency warns that seats might injure passengers or crew during an emergency landing, or block an aisle and slow evacuation. Boeing says it issued guidance to operators in December 2025 and supports making it mandatory.
Chase Washatko, an eyewitness to the deadly shooting at a popular food festival in Seattle, Washington, said that he was heartsick over the deaths of three people and the injuries to four others on July 26.
Chase Washatko, an eyewitness to the deadly shooting at a popular food festival in Seattle, Washington, said that he was heartsick over the deaths of three people and the injuries to four others on July 26.
A settler attack on Palestinian homes near Tal, southwest of Nablus, on July 24 triggered deadly gunfire and days of raids, arson, demolitions, closures and mass arrests across the occupied West Bank. Four Palestinians, a settler and an Israeli soldier were killed, while Israeli forces and settlers expanded retaliatory operations across numerous villages.
Food-related health warnings have become more common in recent years, making a contaminant-free diet seem nearly impossible. This instalment examines practical ways to reduce exposure to forever chemicals and cadmium through food. It also considers whether science might eventually provide a way to remove these harmful pollutants completely from the bloodstream. The report is the second part of a three-part series.
How can you stay safe from forever chemicals and cadmium in food? (Part 2/3)
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Meet the Gen-Zers reviving Japan's corporate machismo.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, employees at the Japanese business development firm Global Partners start each workday with shouted mantras and motivational pep talks
Meet the Gen-Zers reviving Japan's corporate machismo.
Huddled together shoulder-to-shoulder, employees at the Japanese business development firm Global Partners start each workday with shouted mantras and motivational pep talks
BBC patrols with police in Durán, Ecuador, where surging drug crime pits officers against violent gangs, hidden weapons and corruption within the police, state and politics. A raid finds handguns and ammunition, while a separate operation detains a suspected micro-trafficker. The captain says gangs have more weapons and money than the state.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a plan to sell grocery baskets at city-run stores for 30% below retail prices. The baskets will be available at five municipal stores as his latest effort to help New Yorkers save money.
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Tangshan, Hebei, on 28 July 1976 killed about 242,000 people. The article examines its unusually long aftershock sequence, disputed warnings before the quake, rescue failures and its role in shaping China’s emergency medical system. It also notes that Mao Zedong’s last document review concerned relief efforts in Tangshan and Fengnan.
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Singer Carly Simon said she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. She also shared that she recently underwent treatment for skin cancer. The singer disclosed both health developments in a statement. That statement was provided to The Associated Press.
As AI rapidly enters everyday life, dependence on AI is emerging as a new risk. People with less psychological resilience or empathy are said to be particularly prone to relying on it too heavily, potentially suffering fatal emotional deterioration while pursuing efficiency and time-saving value.
Asian markets declined on Tuesday as concerns grew over the enormous funding needs of the artificial-intelligence boom. Chipmakers led the losses, driving a wider technology selloff. Falling oil prices provided only limited support for bonds. Traders remained uneasy about the possibility of U.S. interest-rate hikes, potentially as soon as this week.
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Ukrainian drones reportedly struck a steel fabrication plant in Chekhov, Moscow Oblast, during overnight attacks, with falling debris setting fire to homes, a warehouse and an open area. Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed 356 drones were downed. A strike on a substation in occupied Feodosia left much of the city without power. Ukraine’s General Staff said logistics and fuel depots near Ichki were also hit.
The largest US power grid is preparing an emergency auction as demand from the artificial-intelligence boom strains electricity supplies. Its operator warns that data centers could be subject to involuntary outages under the proposed approach. The plan is intended to prevent widespread blackouts while shielding residential ratepayers from sharp increases in electricity prices.
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A judge has ruled that US musician D4vd will face a murder trial over the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. During a five-day preliminary hearing, Los Angeles prosecutors questioned 12 witnesses and presented photographic evidence. Rivas Hernandez’s body was found last September in the trunk of a Tesla registered to D4vd.
A judge has determined that prosecutors presented enough evidence for singer D4vd to face trial over the killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The ruling allows the case to proceed to a full trial. It concerns the death of a teenage girl and places D4vd before the next stage of the criminal court process.
Firefighters in France and Spain are still working to contain major wildfires. Authorities warned that scorching temperatures returning this week could intensify what may become Europe’s worst fires in living memory. A large blaze continues to threaten the Bordeaux area, although crews have started making progress elsewhere. The warning comes as another heatwave approaches the continent.
The FBI seized the mobile phone and laptop of Los Angeles Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter last September, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. The seizures were part of a broad investigation into financial transactions.
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India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after more than a week of intense street protests, which young demonstrators celebrated as a rare victory. The movement followed the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam over a paper-leak scandal and demands for education reform, compensation and government accountability. Police crackdowns and arrests have intensified fears of political persecution.
A web of interconnected investments is helping underpin the artificial-intelligence boom. The structure also increases the possibility that losses could cascade if AI fails to live up to its potential.
Jacinta Allan, premier of Australia’s second-most populous state, Victoria, said on Tuesday that she had decided to resign. Her departure comes before the state election scheduled for November. The contest is expected to be close-run, making the leadership change a significant development ahead of the vote.
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Andy Reid spoke with reporters about the shooting of Mia Bieniemy, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy. Authorities in Virginia said Monday that Bieniemy’s son, Eric, was arrested and charged in connection with shooting his mother.
Russia’s Red Book lists animals, plants, and fungi whose survival is in doubt, and Russian law requires the state to protect them. The article details how species are added or removed, the disputes surrounding trophy-hunted animals, and the penalties for violations. From September 1, builders claiming no other site is available will receive a legal green light to eliminate a listed species.
Motoki Fujii has continued to waver between the expectations of those around him and his own educational choices. After entering a prestigious high school, he spent four years retaking exams and four years repeating grades before dropping out. Now unemployed, he is still searching for an answer between his family’s expectations and his own sense of belonging.
After four years of retaking medical-school exams and four years of repeating grades, he dropped out — at 30, still unemployed and told by his father to become a doctor
Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali said Russia and Iran’s defense ministries are in contact over what he described as Kiev’s attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea. He said officials and agencies from both countries maintain constant communication and that bilateral cooperation is broad.
US diplomats left a UN Security Council meeting while France was speaking, following a dispute over Washington’s opposition to renewing human rights chief Volker Turk’s mandate. The US accused France of using “condescending and disrespectful rhetoric” and said the walkouts would continue until Paris withdrew the remarks.
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US senators are due to meet Vladimir Zelensky in Washington late on July 28, Reuters reports, with every senator invited. The Senate is also scheduled to hold an initial vote that day on a bill tightening sanctions on Russia. Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Ukrainian settlement with Zelensky.
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Yemen says it is prepared for a possible escalation by the Houthis after the rebels targeted Saudi Arabia. The group has intensified attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and imposed a maritime blockade. The warning has raised fears that the Iran-backed campaign could create a new front in the broader regional conflict. It could also put shipping through the Red Sea at risk.
Companies are increasingly prioritizing loyal customers. The article asks whether the people who truly deserve attention may instead be their passionate fans.
Commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell 56% in a week after the Houthis announced a ban on maritime traffic to and from Saudi Arabia, The National reported. On July 26, 15 bulk carriers crossed the strait, compared with 34 on July 20. Houthi statements about attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities heightened fears of renewed full-scale hostilities in Yemen.
Elon Musk’s X Money payment platform is launching in the US, initially for X Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. It includes a digital wallet, peer-to-peer payments, a metal Visa card and Apple Wallet support, and advertises up to 6% APY. The service was previously invite-only.
Edion Chairman Masayoshi Kubo told NHK that “the spirit of equality is non-negotiable” in discussions over a management integration with major electronics retailer Yamada Holdings.
Atmospheric conditions are highly unstable across a wide area from Tohoku to western Japan under the influence of a low-pressure system and other factors. Very heavy rain is falling in Hokuriku, with localized downpours possible. The Meteorological Agency warns of landslides and flooding in low-lying areas, while northern Kyushu is expected to face high daytime temperatures on the 29th.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israeli plans to accelerate settlement development in the occupied West Bank, calling the settlements legally invalid and a “flagrant violation” of international law. His statement came as violence escalated and Israel planned to legalise existing outposts and establish new ones.
The US used thousands of difficult-to-replace missiles during nearly 40 days of combat with Iran and subsequent exchanges. Trump denies there is a shortfall, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is seeking an additional $87bn to address “critical shortfalls”. CSIS estimates that more than 1,000 Tomahawks were fired and that stocks may not return to pre-war levels until 2031.
Mexico’s economy likely recovered during the second quarter, according to a Reuters poll released Monday. The expected improvement was driven mainly by a rebound in industrial activity. The survey points to industry as the primary force behind the economy’s quarterly recovery.
A council of Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare held final-stage discussions on raising the minimum wage for the current fiscal year on the 27th, but reached no conclusion. It will continue talks on the 28th toward compiling its recommendations.
A wildfire in France’s Gironde region has come within 15km of Bordeaux, prompting mayor Thomas Cazenave to prepare to accommodate large numbers of people if more evacuations are ordered. About 220,000 people have already been evacuated in France and more than 100,000 in Spain, as heatwaves and extreme fire risks persist.
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A thick layer of smoke has remained over Bordeaux since last Friday as a huge wildfire advances through southwestern France. The flames are moving closer to the city, leaving residents stunned by the scale of the disaster. People told France 24 that they are worried about what may happen next. One resident described coughing throughout the night as the smoke made breathing difficult.
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened a crisis meeting on Monday over uncontrolled wildfires. The fires have driven more than 250,000 people from their homes. The meeting addressed the worsening emergency as authorities confront blazes described as enormous and difficult to contain. The evacuations have affected a quarter of a million people.
President Emmanuel Macron attended an emergency cabinet meeting to coordinate efforts against massive wildfires in southwest France. Authorities said the situation was broadly stable and the fires had not advanced overnight, but another heatwave expected later this week was adding urgency. Fires in France and Spain have forced more than 300,000 people to flee, including over 75,000 in Spain.
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French President Emmanuel Macron will chair a crisis cabinet meeting as a wildfire approaches Bordeaux, about 15km away. The mayor says there are no evacuation plans for the city, while temperatures could reach 40C from Tuesday. More than 220,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France, and a new fire near Valencia has driven about 15,000 people from their homes.
The UK Supreme Court, by a narrow 3-2 majority, rejected Bahrain’s claim of state immunity in a lawsuit brought by two Bahraini dissidents. It ruled that foreign states can be sued in British courts over surveillance affecting people and computers in the UK, even when the hacking was directed from abroad, allowing the case to proceed to trial.
Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to let his administration proceed with a sweeping executive order targeting mail voting. Lower courts have blocked the order in nearly two dozen states. The request sets up a major election dispute before the high court months ahead of the midterm elections. The case could determine whether the administration can move forward with the measure.
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Nvidia has committed to putting $5 billion into Safe Superintelligence Inc., the artificial-intelligence startup founded by Ilya Sutskever, according to people familiar with the matter. The investment would rank among the chipmaker’s biggest funding deals during the current AI boom.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has become Japan’s largest company by market value, with ROE above 11%. President Hanzawa says MUFG aims to enter the world’s top five banks, raising returns by strengthening its entrusted-asset business and meeting domestic funding demand in an era of interest rates.
About 20 million Coptic Christians in Egypt face discrimination and occasional violence. The U.S. State Department is urging the Muslim-majority country to respect religious freedom following cases including the detention of a Muslim convert to Christianity and attacks on a church and a Coptic priest.
World Gymnastics reaffirmed that sport and politics should remain separate and said Russian and Belarusian athletes should in principle receive full representation at its sanctioned events. It may, however, consider case-by-case exceptions for previously allocated competitions when binding local restrictions prevent the framework from being applied.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk told Al Jazeera that Israeli bombardment has forced many Lebanese families to flee repeatedly, leaving them exhausted and traumatised. He called for the ceasefire to hold so displaced people can return home safely.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said attempts to undermine Russia’s energy cooperation with partners through sanctions amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis would further destabilize global markets, fragment trade, fuel inflation and worsen growth prospects, hitting poorest countries hardest. She said those adopting such measures bear responsibility for the consequences.
Western countries have changed their information-warfare approach toward Russia, TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov said. He said cognitive influence on employees of media outlets and large state-run corporations is becoming more common than cyberattacks, and urged a proactive response.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in Portsmouth to discuss continued defence cooperation. Burnham pledged unwavering support for Ukraine and announced access to the British-made “Stone Cloak” electronic jamming technology. The leaders also visited around 200 Ukrainian service members training with UK troops.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains one of the top five countries in the artificial intelligence development race. He noted that Russian companies are pursuing different approaches, and acknowledged that their systems do not yet match leading US large language models, though they are at a very high level of development.
Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Ho, who served prison terms in cases involving the Hong Kong National Security Law, was detained for nearly 10 hours after arriving in London and initially refused entry by the UK Border Force. Following further discussions, the Home Office allowed him to stay in Britain as a visitor for six months. Ho denied applying for political asylum.
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A man convicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of four Idaho college students now says he wants to withdraw his guilty plea, according to The New York Times. He is seeking to face a trial instead. The reported request could alter the course of the case. The development concerns the legal status of the conviction and the next stage of proceedings.
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 has put Silicon Valley on alert, with the Chinese model allegedly matching top US systems at far lower cost. By releasing its weights for free, Moonshot is challenging closed American models. Open-weight releases can attract developers and create an ecosystem, while companies earn through cloud access, infrastructure, chips, and support.
Cracker Barrel’s chief executive is stepping down nearly a year after the restaurant chain attempted to rebrand itself. The effort triggered fierce backlash from customers. The leadership change follows the controversy surrounding the company’s logo and broader brand redesign. The departure links the rebranding dispute to a change at the top of the chain.
Cracker Barrel’s chief executive is stepping down after the company’s corporate redesign triggered a strong public backlash. The CEO had previously been described as having been “fired by America” as reaction to the revamp spread. He is now set to leave the role for real. The development keeps attention focused on the controversy surrounding the redesign.
Ukraine has rejected Iranian threats of retaliation after Kyiv struck a cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea that it says was carrying Iranian components for drones and missiles to Russia. Iran said one sailor was killed and several others injured, while its foreign minister declared the attack could not go unanswered.
Ukrainians in Poland are facing more nationality-based abuse and assaults as relations between Kyiv and Warsaw deteriorate. Police recorded 180 hate-crime reports against Ukrainians in the first half of 2026, up more than 30% year on year. Experts point to disinformation, including Moscow’s efforts, alongside diplomatic disputes, historical grievances and Polish domestic politics.
Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland are rising as disinformation fuels hostility
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🇨🇫 CAR families fleeing violence seek refuge in already-overrun camps
Dozens of displaced families are living in limbo in precarious shelters in Birao in northeast Central African Republic, after fleeing the fighting which broke out nearly a month ago in Am-Dafock, near the Sudanese border.
🇨🇫 CAR families fleeing violence seek refuge in already-overrun camps
Dozens of displaced families are living in limbo in precarious shelters in Birao in northeast Central African Republic, after fleeing the fighting which broke out nearly a month ago in Am-Dafock, near the Sudanese border.
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🇯🇵 Meet the Gen-Zers reviving Japan's corporate machismo
At the Japanese business development firm Global Partners, Gen-Z workers are seeking to emulate a kind of corporare machismo, disenchanted with "soft" modern workplace culture they see as hindering growth.
🇯🇵 Meet the Gen-Zers reviving Japan's corporate machismo
At the Japanese business development firm Global Partners, Gen-Z workers are seeking to emulate a kind of corporare machismo, disenchanted with "soft" modern workplace culture they see as hindering growth.
Park Police initiated more than 400 vehicle pursuits in 2025, according to the agency. That was an eight-fold increase from the 49 chases recorded in the year before a policy change. A review found that at least seven pursuits have ended in crashes since January. Two of those crashes involved a fatality.
US President Donald Trump said Morocco is naming a 1,055-kilometer highway in Western Sahara after him. The road, which stretches about 660 miles, appears to reflect his landmark 2020 recognition of Morocco’s rule over the disputed territory. That recognition helped spur an investment boom, according to the report.
Australia’s Full Federal Court has unanimously dismissed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that her social media post targeting Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi was unlawful racial discrimination. Hanson said she would consider appealing to the High Court.
Australia’s Federal Court has rejected One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that she racially vilified Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 social media post telling her to return to Pakistan. Hanson said she would consider appealing to the High Court, while Faruqi said hate speech is not free speech.
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Canada’s main stock index opened higher on Monday. Gains in technology and consumer discretionary shares supported the advance. Hopes that the conflict in the Middle East could ease improved investor sentiment. The prospect also encouraged greater appetite for risk across the market.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Ukraine and its Western backers were not interested in peace and that the West had no plan to resolve the conflict peacefully, only ultimatums and demands. He said attacks on Russian civilians would end only when the conflict was over and Russia had won, while accusing the West of starting the military conflict.
West has no Ukrainian conflict resolution plan, only ultimatums — diplomat
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The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet, is looking for a Social Media Manager.
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The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet, is looking for a Social Media Manager.
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🇭🇰 Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms
Long-awaited reforms to Hong Kong's sexual offence laws will introduce stricter penalties for sexual crimes, but survivors warn that the proposed changes don’t go far enough to protect victims.
🇭🇰 Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms
Long-awaited reforms to Hong Kong's sexual offence laws will introduce stricter penalties for sexual crimes, but survivors warn that the proposed changes don’t go far enough to protect victims.
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin closed the chamber’s eighth session after outlining deputies’ work and three priorities: carrying out the president’s directives, supplying the “SVO,” and addressing issues raised by the public. He urged unity, then repeated “Russia! Putin! Victory!” five times; deputies answered with applause. Elections for the ninth session are set for September 18–20, 2026.
Three people were injured in a stabbing attack in Paris, AFP reported, citing city police. The attacker was detained. Le Parisien said a 31-year-old man with a knife attacked three women in northeastern Paris; one was hospitalized in critical condition. The newspaper said the man has mental health problems.
🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un attends Korean War armistice anniversary ceremony
North Korea's state broadcaster airs the visit of leader Kim Jong Un to the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mount Taesong in Pyongyang, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
🇰🇵 Kim Jong Un attends Korean War armistice anniversary ceremony
North Korea's state broadcaster airs the visit of leader Kim Jong Un to the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mount Taesong in Pyongyang, to mark the 73rd anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War.
A poll indicates that Canadians are moving beyond several months of economic pessimism. Concerns about weak growth and higher energy costs have begun to recede. The shift in sentiment is taking place despite the continuing trade war. Overall, the findings point to less gloomy views of the economy among Canadians.
Canadians’ Economic Pessimism Is Easing Despite Trade War, Poll Finds
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🇧🇩 🇲🇲 Rohingya refugees risk deadly journey at sea to escape Bangladesh camps
After surviving war in Myanmar and years in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, growing numbers of Rohingya are risking dangerous sea crossings in search of a better future.
🇧🇩 🇲🇲 Rohingya refugees risk deadly journey at sea to escape Bangladesh camps
After surviving war in Myanmar and years in crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh, growing numbers of Rohingya are risking dangerous sea crossings in search of a better future.
Nvidia says it is joining Microsoft, SpaceX, IBM, and other companies to form the Open Secure AI Alliance, which will develop and share open-source tools for defending against attacks by frontier models. Founding members include Palantir, the Linux Foundation, Cloudflare, and others, but not OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed enforcement agencies to act against Rohingya Muslim refugees who gathered outside the U.N. refugee agency’s office in Kuala Lumpur. He said people without the proper permits would be detained. The order focuses on the group’s gathering and on whether those involved hold the required authorization. It marks a directive for enforcement action rather than a broader policy announcement.
The 13th edition of the Xinhua Dictionary has been released nationwide, taking its cumulative circulation beyond 700 million copies. First published in 1953, the compact Chinese-language reference has added contemporary terms and examples covering science and technology, environmental protection, public well-being and culture while retaining its established structure.
A woman in her 50s was arrested on suspicion of assault after allegedly striking her male partner with a stick at a home in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward. The man later died, and police are investigating the cause of death and its connection to the incident.
As generative AI becomes more widespread, an expert panel at Japan’s Ministry of Justice has broadly compiled a draft report proposing that publicity rights—which protect prominent people from unauthorized use of their names and photos—should also cover voices, as they do portraits.
Andrea Pirlo says he is no longer a candidate to coach Italy after controversy over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet. His expected appointment had not been confirmed by the FIGC, and the dispute was followed by the resignations of senior figures Paolo Maldini and Leonardo as Italian football faces another crisis after three straight World Cup qualification failures.
The Federal Reserve has offered no clear public signal on interest rates as concerns about inflation have intensified. Its silence is creating uncertainty about the condition of the US economy. The lack of guidance has left observers unsure how monetary policy may develop. Questions about the interest-rate outlook are consequently mounting.
Mayo defeated reigning champions Kerry on Sunday to end a 75-year wait for a fourth All-Ireland Senior Football title. Former US president Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and members of Oasis joined celebrations. A long-running “curse” story traces back to Mayo’s 1951 celebrations allegedly interrupting a funeral.
Biden, Carney and Oasis: How the world is celebrating Mayo's All-Ireland win
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🇨🇭 Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
"You feel like you're flying," says tourist Anais Fougairolles after experiencing a new swing installed at 2,110 metres atop the Swiss Alps in the Villars resort.
🇨🇭 Giant swing on Swiss peak aims to boost summer tourism as Alps warm
"You feel like you're flying," says tourist Anais Fougairolles after experiencing a new swing installed at 2,110 metres atop the Swiss Alps in the Villars resort.
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🇮🇳 The 'half-widows' of Indian-administered Kashmir
In Indian-administered Kashmir, the wives of missing men are known as "half-widows" -- unable to mourn fully until they know their husbands are dead.
🇮🇳 The 'half-widows' of Indian-administered Kashmir
In Indian-administered Kashmir, the wives of missing men are known as "half-widows" -- unable to mourn fully until they know their husbands are dead.
Ralf Bosshard, a former OSCE military adviser and retired Swiss general staff colonel, told TASS that Kyiv is seeking to intensify drone attacks on Russian territory to draw attention away from Ukraine’s setbacks at the front. He described the strategy as an information war aimed at publicizing battlefield successes and potentially encouraging unrest against the Kremlin.
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