The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Vehicle Export Preparation Center has opened at Nansha Jinyang Terminal in Guangzhou. The 3,300-square-meter facility handles inspections, repairs, painting, NEV battery maintenance, parts remanufacturing and used-car exports, with capacity for nearly 3,000 vehicles a month. Officials say it will standardize preparation services and cut logistics costs.
Singapore police and media authorities are investigating a Wednesday concert by British band Massive Attack. The inquiry follows the band’s decision to end the performance with a display of the Palestinian flag. Officials are examining whether the act may have breached the conditions attached to the concert’s licence. The investigation concerns both the performance and its licensing requirements.
Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta have invested $1.1 trillion in artificial intelligence technologies since the AI boom began in 2023, the Financial Times reported, citing company financial statements. The four firms plan to spend $745 billion this year, mainly on data centers, advanced chips and electricity infrastructure.
Big Tech’s AI investments top $1 trillion, FT reports
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Reuters Technology Correspondent Stephen Nellis weighs in on a week of Big Tech earnings that may provide the best window yet into the state of the AI spending boom.
Reuters Technology Correspondent Stephen Nellis weighs in on a week of Big Tech earnings that may provide the best window yet into the state of the AI spending boom.
A male prosecutor formerly assigned to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office’s special investigations unit was dismissed after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a woman he questioned during an investigation and receiving money and goods. Justice Minister Hiraguchi called the matter deeply regrettable and urged the prosecution to maintain discipline and a sense of crisis.
South Korea plans to put 20 trillion won, or about $13.9 billion, into its sovereign wealth fund. The money is earmarked for strategic investments in artificial intelligence, data centers and infrastructure. The proposal follows a rout in technology stocks. It would also allow the fund to invest in domestic assets for the first time.
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South Korea Plans $14 Billion Wealth Fund Injection for AI Bets
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European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organization's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. Reuters Africa Sports Correspondent Nick Said has more.
European soccer's governing body UEFA and its 55 member nations voted to boycott all FIFA tournaments in what could be a knockout blow to the global soccer organization's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to external investors. Reuters Africa Sports Correspondent Nick Said has more.
The 2026 Beijing-Taipei youth table tennis exchange opened in Beijing on Thursday, drawing more than 200 young representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. World champion Wang Nan launched the event, which includes matches, friendship games, cultural activities and technology visits.
A total of 239 residents were evacuated overnight from Baokou Town in Huidong County, Huizhou, Guangdong, before a flood peak linked to Typhoon Noul. Nine emergency teams went door to door after river levels approached critical thresholds. Floodwater reached up to 2 meters in the hardest-hit area. Restoration of roads, utilities and communications is underway; no casualties were reported.
Japan has established the National Intelligence Bureau, appointing Hara Kazuya as its head, while its Self-Defense Forces carried out the country's first test launch of a US-made Tomahawk cruise missile on July 28. Experts warn that the moves are eroding Japan's postwar exclusively defense-oriented policy, concentrating authority and potentially disrupting regional security.
Sony increased its full-year earnings outlook on Friday. Strong performance in its gaming business helped the Japanese conglomerate post a better-than-expected 40% rise in first-quarter profit. The results gave its annual guidance a boost. The report highlights gaming as the main driver behind the stronger quarter.
Firefighters are battling wildfires in France’s fire-ravaged Gironde region, where the prefect says conditions have brought the first somewhat optimistic day since the outbreak more than a week ago. The fires have forced 220,000 people to evacuate.
Dozens of wildfires and a fourth brutal heatwave have prompted questions about whether voters’ direct experience of the climate emergency will reshape debate before France’s presidential election. About 260,000 people were evacuated, but politicians focused mainly on budgets, emergency planning and firefighting resources. Campaigners fear climate action will fade from attention before the vote.
A lawyer representing Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife has asked a judge to issue a restraining order against the congressman. The lawyer alleges that Miller grabbed him and another attorney’s bag on Tuesday. The request seeks a court-ordered restriction tied to the alleged incident.
Japan has reappointed its top foreign exchange diplomat, Atsushi Mimura, for a third year, the finance ministry said on Friday. The decision came as Tokyo resumed buying yen and selling dollars in an effort to stem the currency’s decline. Mimura’s continued tenure coincides with renewed official action in the foreign exchange market. The ministry did not provide further details in the statement.
Japan’s top currency diplomat Mimura to serve a third year
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Lettering spelling out “Seal of the President of the United States” is seen on the currently under construction helipad on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC
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Lettering spelling out “Seal of the President of the United States” is seen on the currently under construction helipad on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC
Thousands of migrants have crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco. At least nine people died while attempting to make the journey. The deaths and rising arrivals have prompted local officials to ask Spain’s national government for assistance. Ceuta is now at the center of heightened migration pressure from Morocco.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on implementing the leaders’ consensus, preserving stable economic and trade ties, expanding practical cooperation and addressing mutual concerns. China voiced serious concern over recent U.S. trade restrictions, while both sides agreed to strengthen their consultation mechanism, communication and cooperation.
Japan is preparing to establish a centralized intelligence body for the first time since World War II. Critics fear the move could depart from Tokyo’s pacifist ideals. Supporters argue it is necessary for a country whose security weaknesses are so extensive that it has been dubbed a “paradise for spies.”
Ukraine's Security Service and General Staff confirmed strikes on an oil refinery in Russia's Volgograd Oblast and an aircraft plant in Russian-occupied Crimea on July 31. Monitoring channels also reported attacks on Wildberries facilities in Volgograd and Tatarstan and an oil refinery in Tuapse. The Volgograd governor said one woman was killed and eight people were injured.
JCR Pharmaceuticals said it will apply in 2026 for Japanese approval of givinostat, a treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and aims to secure approval and launch it in 2027. The company projects peak sales of about ¥35 billion. The drug is already approved in the United States and Europe but has not been approved in Japan.
South Korea’s foreign exchange authorities carried out an unusual intervention on Thursday by selling dollars, according to a market source cited on Friday. The action occurred alongside a similar move by Japan. The intervention helped lift the won to its strongest level in nine months.
South Korean shares posted a record 15% gain on Friday. The rally reversed sharp losses recorded earlier in the week. Spending plans from major technology companies helped restore confidence in the artificial-intelligence trade. The renewed optimism drove the market’s powerful rebound.
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South Korea’s Kospi index has climbed by more than 13%. The advance follows gains on Wall Street. Artificial intelligence-related shares rebounded after suffering losses earlier this week, helping drive a sharp rise in chipmaking stocks. The move places semiconductor shares at the center of the market’s recovery.
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A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced to 15 years in prison, the culmination of the state's first case in which a parent was convicted of second-degree murder for a mass shooting committed by his child.
A man who gave his troubled son the rifle he used to kill four people at a Georgia high school was sentenced to 15 years in prison, the culmination of the state's first case in which a parent was convicted of second-degree murder for a mass shooting committed by his child.
US President Donald Trump said his envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner will visit Ukraine in the coming days, the Financial Times reported after interviewing him. Trump said he was focused on ending the war with Russia, seeking peace rather than missiles.
Domain registrar GoDaddy narrowed its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday. Its second-quarter results largely matched estimates. The company is facing slower adoption of AI tools. Weaker customer acquisition also weighed on the outlook.
Near the end of the Pacific War, a private company in resource-starved Japan built a concrete ship. The project embodied its president’s personal determination, raising questions about who the vessel was for and why it was made. Concrete Ship is a fictional story based on historical fact.
Sentosa Cove was developed as Singapore’s gated island community for wealthy residents. It was once promoted as the city-state’s answer to Monte Carlo. The enclave is now marked by homes falling into disrepair, contrasting with its earlier image of luxury and ambition.
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Singapore’s gated island for the rich, once billed as its Monte Carlo, is now marred by decaying homes
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BREAKING Anthropic's AI models "gained unauthorized access" to three organizations during testing that was supposed to keep them away from "real-world" systems
BREAKING Anthropic's AI models "gained unauthorized access" to three organizations during testing that was supposed to keep them away from "real-world" systems
More overseas visitors are adding comprehensive health checks to trips to South Korea, drawn by affordable prices, fast results and English-language support. South Korean government data shows 2.01 million foreign patients sought care there in 2025, up 71.7% from the previous year.
The Pacific island nation of Nauru has formally adopted the name Republic of Naoero. The change restores its traditional designation. Nauru said the move is intended to reinforce national identity and protect its cultural heritage. The renaming marks an official return to a historic national name.
LinkedIn is moving to clean up AI-generated material appearing in users’ feeds. The platform has introduced a new reporting tool as part of that effort. Its stated mission is to reduce the spread of what it characterizes as “AI slop” across the feed.
The 27-year-old son of Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy is facing proceedings connected to the shooting of his mother. His scheduled court appearances have been delayed while he undergoes a mental health evaluation. The postponement concerns the legal case and does not provide a new court date.
US President Donald Trump said on TruthSocial that Hamas had agreed to fully disarm, which he said would clear the way for an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the deployment of an international stabilisation force. Israel and Hamas have not publicly confirmed the agreement.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that an agreement had been reached to secure what he called the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza. Trump characterized the arrangement as historic. Hamas has not yet responded to the announcement.
US President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to disarm, calling it a major step toward ending the war and rebuilding the enclave. The proposal includes a ceasefire, more aid, a phased Israeli withdrawal and surrender of heavy weapons. Hamas says disarmament depends on Israel’s complete withdrawal.
US President Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. A senior Hamas official told the BBC that the group had agreed to the plan, while Israel has yet to comment. The agreement covers weapons inventory and storage, Israeli withdrawal and Gaza’s reconstruction.
Donald Trump says the Board of Peace has reached an agreement on Hamas disarmament. The announcement concerns the group’s weapons and the wider Middle East situation. No details of the reported deal are provided. The headline does not include a response from Hamas.
US President Donald Trump said Israeli forces would leave the Gaza Strip once Hamas has been fully disarmed. He said the agreement would proceed in phases, with an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force taking responsibility for security in Gaza, describing it as a major step in implementing his 20-Point Plan.
U.S. biofuel imports are growing too slowly to provide enough help for the industry to meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s renewable fuel blending mandates. A Valero Energy executive said imports no longer receive key U.S. tax incentives. The company also pointed to changes in tax credits and registration hurdles as factors slowing the flow of biofuel into the country.
The Kyushu Shinkansen had suspended service between Chikugo-Funagoya and Kagoshima-Chuo after an earthquake registering seismic intensity 7 in Kumamoto Prefecture. Following inspections of the tracks and other facilities, service resumed between Hakata and Kumamoto.
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Andre Mendonca has approved a federal police investigation into Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, the son of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The inquiry concerns suspicions that he improperly assisted a lobbyist in dealings with the health ministry. Two people with direct knowledge of the decision provided the information to Reuters.
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VIDEO: Can coral reefs recover from climate change? Off Japan's Okinawa islands, scientists and conservationists are racing to save one of the world's richest coral ecosystems.
VIDEO: Can coral reefs recover from climate change? Off Japan's Okinawa islands, scientists and conservationists are racing to save one of the world's richest coral ecosystems.
Former HKT48 member Haruka Kodama discusses what she learned about handling money while moving from the entertainment industry into acting and investment. She says financial knowledge is essential for continuing work you enjoy and can serve as a powerful safeguard in life.
The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Trump administration cannot deny migrants detained inside the United States a chance to seek release on bond. The decision deepens a split among federal appeals courts and raises the prospect of Supreme Court review.
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The Trump administration has convened the Alien Terrorist Removal Court for the first time to seek the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, a permanent legal resident who faces no criminal charges. Critics call the proceeding an unconstitutional attempt to bypass due process, while the Justice Department relies partly on classified evidence tied to an alleged attack plot involving her sons.
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U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are reportedly expected in Kyiv in the second half of August, potentially coinciding with celebrations of Ukraine’s 35th independence anniversary. Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. said the trip is intended but has no confirmed date. If it goes ahead, it would be their first visit to Ukraine.
A new study says India’s planned national carbon market may do little to push heavy industry toward rapid emissions cuts. Weak penalties would limit the consequences for companies that fail to reduce pollution. Expected low prices for carbon allowances could further weaken the market’s effect. Steelmakers, cement producers and other major industrial emitters may therefore have little incentive to act quickly.
A US State Department presentation at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro displayed a map that placed every African country incorrectly, prompting attendees to share screenshots online. The department took “full responsibility,” saying a staff member hastily altered the slide deck. Reuters found an AI watermark indicating the image was made with OpenAI tools, which the company said it was investigating.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested that iCloud Plus could offer upgrade options for people who want heavier access to Apple Intelligence and the upcoming Siri AI. Apple’s AI features currently have daily usage limits, and the company may add paid tiers for users seeking higher limits.
France plans to dispose of a small portion of its holding in Orange, the country’s largest telecoms operator, according to two people familiar with the matter. The secondary share sale began on Thursday. One of the sources said the transaction could generate 1.1 billion euros, equivalent to $1.27 billion. The sale would reduce part of the French state’s position in the company.
At 53, Sayaka Aoki reflects on her major breakthrough in her 30s. She had hoped fame would change something, yet says social success still failed to provide certain things. She discusses a life shaped by expressing anger and inner conflict—one that cannot easily be turned into an uplifting story.
China now allows Canadian passport holders to visit visa-free for up to 30 days, seeking to strengthen bilateral cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Early indications suggest the policy is already encouraging more travel between the two countries.
Mizuki Sugiyama, the young proprietress of a long-established kamaboko shop in Odawara, competes in bodybuilding contests. She began strength training for herself and her family, and tells the story behind her path to the stage while helping promote a new product tied to the shop’s fortunes.
Apple reported quarterly sales and profits above Wall Street expectations on Thursday. Strong demand for iPhones and MacBooks helped drive the performance. The gains came as prices rose across the consumer electronics sector. Apple’s services business, however, fell short of its targets.
Russian tennis player Kristina Lyutova defeated Australia’s Maya Joint 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the WTA tournament in Memphis. After qualifying for the main draw, Lyutova will meet the winner of Catherine McNally’s quarterfinal against China’s Yexin Ma.
Donald Trump is confronting growing risks ahead of the midterm elections. The pressures span the Iran issue and the US economy. The president appears to have been pushed into a corner by an agenda he created himself.
The Federal Aviation Administration official who directed the agency’s response to a deadly collision will leave the post next week. The crash occurred in January 2025 near Reagan Washington National Airport. It involved an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional passenger jet. The collision killed 67 people, making the official’s departure closely tied to the agency’s handling of the disaster.
A man who gave his son the gun used in a deadly shooting at a Georgia high school has received a 15-year prison sentence. The case centers on the father’s role in providing the weapon later used in the attack. His punishment follows the school shooting and imposes a lengthy term of imprisonment.
Kumamoto Prefecture recorded shaking with a maximum seismic intensity of 7 on the 28th and suffered extensive damage, while seismic activity remains active. The Japan Meteorological Agency is urging caution for about a week against tremors of similar strength, and extreme heat is expected today.
Microsoft added nearly half a trillion dollars to its market value on Thursday. The increase was described as the largest one-day gain by any individual stock in market history. The result marked an exceptional session for the company’s valuation. Readers were directed to further coverage through a Bloomberg link.
Amazon.com reported cloud-computing revenue above analyst expectations. Strong demand for artificial intelligence services helped accelerate sales growth. The cloud business has now expanded for a fifth consecutive quarter, underscoring the contribution of AI-related demand to Amazon’s performance.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on July 30 that Warsaw would consider transferring additional Patriot missiles to Kyiv after a suspected Russian missile crashed into a field in eastern Poland overnight. Sirens sounded in the Lublin region in the early hours of July 30.
Russia’s financial monitoring agency placed Pavel Durov personally on its registry of terrorists and extremists, but Telegram itself has not been designated an extremist or terrorist organization. As a result, paying for Telegram Premium is not currently a criminal offense. Direct transfers to Durov could lead to blocked accounts and criminal charges, while the situation could change if Telegram is banned.
Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs has drawn up its first draft guidelines to prevent religious corporations with no actual activities from being used for tax evasion and other wrongdoing. The draft calls on prefectures to consider seeking dissolution orders when misconduct is suspected.
An unusually powerful heat dome is expected to spread across much of the western United States this weekend. Tens of millions of people from California to Canada are set to experience the hottest temperatures recorded so far this year. The heat will cover a broad area and bring a notable escalation in seasonal temperatures. It is forecast to be the most intense heat of the year to date for the affected region.
About 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on 30 July, many swimming or using inflatables. The enclave’s leader said resources were overwhelmed, while Spain’s interior minister said the death toll had reached at least 67. Police later installed a 500m floating barrier as migrants were escorted back to the border.
Thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30, with more than 2,000 arrivals reported over 10 days. Ceuta’s president requested a national emergency declaration, but Madrid denied it. The White House criticized Spain’s left-wing government and its migration policies.
Authorities in Ceuta have asked Madrid to declare a national emergency as thousands of people crossed into the small Spanish territory. They also requested army intervention in response to the mass movement. The appeal places the focus on the scale of the arrivals and the territory’s demand for direct government action. No further details were provided.
Preliminary information indicates that a North Korean ballistic missile may have been used in Russia’s July 30 mass attack on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said. At least six members of one family were killed in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, while further examinations are planned. The wider attack killed at least eight people and injured more than 50.
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The Galaxy Watch 9 launches on August 7th, and Costco is offering the 40mm cream or graphite model for $339.99. The package includes two wireless fast chargers and a $50 Costco gift card, making it $40 cheaper than Samsung’s standalone list price. Samsung says the new watch adds an AI-focused Snapdragon Wear Elite chip, health-tracking features, and improved battery life.
World Boxing has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in international tournaments under the Russian flag and with the national anthem, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said. The Russian Boxing Federation joined World Boxing in March, while its athletes had been permitted to compete as neutrals in April.
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French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova. He said on Thursday that the measure was “not an infringement on freedom of expression.” French authorities ordered Fedorova to leave the country on Wednesday. The decision followed allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French television channels.
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Pascualina, a turtle that reportedly fell from the sixth floor, was found alive after spending more than a month beneath a collapsed building following Venezuela’s earthquake. She has since been reunited with her owners.
Alphabet-owned cybersecurity company Wiz said it discovered a sweeping flaw on Thursday. The firm said the vulnerability could have compromised Microsoft and thousands of its cloud customers. Its warning describes the possibility of broad exposure rather than confirming that a mass compromise occurred. The issue centers on the security of Microsoft’s cloud environment and the customers connected to it.
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VIDEO: Despite Russia's war against Ukraine, Crimea remained a popular summer destination for Russian tourists. But this summer, intensified Ukrainian strikes have brought blackouts, fuel shortages, and a sharp downturn in tourism to the Russian-annexed Black Sea peninsula.
VIDEO: Despite Russia's war against Ukraine, Crimea remained a popular summer destination for Russian tourists. But this summer, intensified Ukrainian strikes have brought blackouts, fuel shortages, and a sharp downturn in tourism to the Russian-annexed Black Sea peninsula.
Two nominees selected to lead public health at the Department of Health and Human Services passed a committee vote on Thursday. The vote advances them toward possible confirmation to their positions. Their progress follows extended discussions between federal officials and senators over misinformation related to vaccines. The talks had delayed movement on the nominations.
The benchmark MOEX Index fell 1.22% to 2,209.84 points, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index declined 1.84% to 871.74 points. The yuan lost 4.5 kopecks to close at 11.75 rubles. Analysts said sellers took control later in the session and investors may lock in profits before the weekend.
A firm founded by Bill Gates is investing in a startup developing lower-carbon jet fuel. The company’s approach uses hydrogen and carbon dioxide as its inputs. The investment centers on finding a less expensive way to make cleaner fuel for aviation. It highlights a technology effort aimed at reducing the carbon intensity of jet fuel production.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov posted a meme after Russia’s financial-monitoring agency placed him on its registry of terrorists and extremists. The post contrasted Moscow’s accusation that he aided terrorist activity with its description of Taliban representatives as “respected partners.”
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Volodymyr Zelensky was promoting ceasefire and reconciliation parameters in Washington while continuing attacks on international energy infrastructure and the assets of a country providing Ukraine with military and financial aid. She called him unable to negotiate and said he sought to draw more countries into the conflict and widen it.
A Russian ballistic missile destroyed a family home in Radushne, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, during the July 30 mass attack on Ukraine, killing at least six relatives. Rescuers continued searching for the remains of five children who were still unidentified. President Volodymyr Zelensky said almost nothing was left of the house and renewed his appeal for Patriot missiles.
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Russia launched more than 70 missiles and about 280 drones at Ukraine, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens. Poland scrambled an F-16 after detecting what its prime minister said was likely a Russian Kh-101 missile crossing into Polish airspace, and placed its air defenses on high alert.
Russia launched 74 missiles and 284 drones at targets in Ukraine in another night of heavy attacks, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens. Most casualties were reported in Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv regions, while Poland investigated a reported airspace violation and an explosion on its territory.
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Tom Holland and Zendaya joined their ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ co-stars Florence Pugh and Marisa Tomei, director Destin Daniel Cretton, and producer Amy Pascal at the film's red carpet premiere in Leicester Square as temperatures in London soared to 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Tom Holland and Zendaya joined their ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ co-stars Florence Pugh and Marisa Tomei, director Destin Daniel Cretton, and producer Amy Pascal at the film's red carpet premiere in Leicester Square as temperatures in London soared to 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
A landslide in Chongqing, southwestern China, has killed 51 people, according to the local government. The deaths were confirmed after the incident on July 17. Ten other people remain missing, a government statement issued late Thursday said. The disaster has prompted continued attention to the people who have not yet been found.
Donald Trump said he may postpone Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran each launched barrages of missiles on Thursday. The renewed cycle of reciprocal strikes appeared to be taking hold again, dimming hopes that the confrontation could be resolved quickly.
The United States military carried out what it called “powerful” strikes against Iran on Thursday. The action came in retaliation for attacks by Tehran on US bases in Jordan. The renewed Middle East war again pulled in Iran’s proxies. The strikes, following an almost week-long pause in fighting, dashed hopes that negotiations could resume.
The Wall Street Journal, citing a US official, reported that overnight US strikes on Iran did not represent a return to large-scale combat operations. The official said the attack was more powerful than earlier ones. CENTCOM said dozens of IRGC facilities were hit, while President Donald Trump said the US would continue striking Iran.
🇸🇬 🇫🇷 ⚖️ French teen fined in Singapore after licking straw from vending machine
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was fined 600 Singapore dollars after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for posting a video of himself putting a straw he had licked back into a vending machine dispenser
🇸🇬 🇫🇷 ⚖️ French teen fined in Singapore after licking straw from vending machine
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 19, was fined 600 Singapore dollars after pleading guilty to a public nuisance charge for posting a video of himself putting a straw he had licked back into a vending machine dispenser
Hero of Russia Yevgeny Poddubny says armies worldwide are rethinking air-defense systems in real time as new UAVs change the nature of warfare. He says their range and ability to carry more powerful warheads are advancing, potentially bringing them close to medium-range missiles.
The European Commission has launched a tender seeking more than €30 billion in public and private funding for seven AI gigafactories across the bloc. The plan is intended to expand Europe’s computing capacity and reduce its dependence on non-European governments and technology providers.
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