President Donald Trump says the US intervention to support the Japanese yen was “a signal of friendship.” He made the comment after being asked why the United States had intervened on behalf of the yen. Trump’s explanation frames the currency-market action in terms of the relationship between the United States and Japan.
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing uses guitar-heavy, mostly drum-free ambient music to explore desperate longing and disgust with reckless romanticism. Maria BC provides the album’s only vocals, while a huge drum-and-bass surge arrives unexpectedly on the seventh track before the record returns to its soothing textures.
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing is an instrumental epic of desperate longing
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UPDATE The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, the Emergency Lawyers rights group said.
The court was in the paramilitary-controlled village of Garra al-Zawaya in North Darfur state.
UPDATE The Sudanese army on Sunday struck a traditional court in western Darfur with drones, killing 35 people and wounding others, the Emergency Lawyers rights group said.
The court was in the paramilitary-controlled village of Garra al-Zawaya in North Darfur state.
Toyokeizai examined listed-company filings and other materials to rank executives with numerous outside appointments. Masatoshi Kumagai and Masafumi Yasuda of GMO Internet Group tied for the top with positions at eight companies. Glass Lewis recommends voting against executives serving at three or more listed companies, or non-executives serving at six or more.
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Brice Turang delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning. The Milwaukee Brewers went on to complete a 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The victory moved Milwaukee past the Dodgers for the lead in Major League Baseball. The game was played Saturday night.
Toyokeizai compiled board attendance rates for the previous fiscal year from shareholder meeting notices and securities reports. Its ranking covers 41 directors and auditors with attendance below 75%, including four officials with zero attendance; one had not attended a board meeting during six years in office.
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Two helicopters collided mid-air while fighting wildfires near the Attica-Boeotia border in Greece, killing a Danish pilot and a Greek fire service liaison officer. A British pilot and another Greek crew member survived with minor injuries after the second aircraft made an emergency landing. Bell helicopters nationwide were grounded pending investigation.
An Associated Press-NORC poll found that 39 percent of US adults approve of Donald Trump’s handling of immigration, down from 49 percent at the start of his second term. About half say he has gone too far on deportations or restrictions on legal immigration, while roughly eight in 10 Republicans still approve. Most Americans also oppose using traffic stops and deploying federal agents in cities to enforce immigration laws.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says negotiations with Oman over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz have made progress and are nearing completion. Earlier reports said Iran had not authorized reopening the strait, rejecting claims that Tehran accepted a proposal to resume waterway operations.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 245 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Crimea, multiple Russian regions and the Black Sea during the day.
Brazil’s Workers’ Party has formally endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for another run at the presidency. At 80, Lula says he is in great shape as he begins what is expected to be his final reelection campaign. The endorsement sets up an October election. Concerns about foreign influence and an unusually internationalized campaign are increasingly shaping the contest.
Brazil’s Lula, 80, says he is ‘in great shape’ as he launches reelection bid
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In Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian roller skaters lace up and practice their moves amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings. They say the sport offers release from displacement and daily hardship.
In Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian roller skaters lace up and practice their moves amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings. They say the sport offers release from displacement and daily hardship.
China is forcefully defending an economic policy mix that prioritizes advanced industries over consumption. The stance comes as trade talks with Europe and the United States approach. Analysts interpret Beijing’s position as a sign of growing confidence in its chosen economic model and policy direction.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League has opened its inaugural season in rainy conditions. Despite the weather, an enthusiastic crowd attended opening day. Mo’ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens rallied for a dramatic 10-8 win over Denae Benites and the New York Heights. The league is the first women’s professional baseball league in the United States in nearly 30 years.
Ukraine says overnight strikes hit the Engels airfield and a major oil refinery in Russia’s Saratov region, as well as an oil depot in Kaluga and a drone launch site in Bryansk. Russia says eight people were killed and 635 drones were intercepted or destroyed. Moscow also reports attacks on Ukrainian Black Sea ports and vessels.
Skylight’s shared smart calendars are discounted from August 2 through August 9, with savings of up to $110. Models support color-coded family profiles, calendar syncing, shared shopping and chore lists, and weather forecasts. The Plus plan adds AI calendar entries, meal planning, and chore-management tools.
The Israel Defense Forces said it eliminated three armed radicals in strikes around Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip, including a commander of Hamas’ Jabalya battalion. The IDF said the three had sought to advance attacks against Israeli civilians and its troops.
The China Cotton Association strongly opposed the US decision to place 43 Chinese companies, including cotton textile firms, on the so-called Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List. It said the allegations lack factual and legal grounds, politicize human rights issues and threaten global cotton supply-chain stability.
A massive wildfire near Bordeaux in France has been contained, but the situation is not fully over. Most of the roughly 200,000 people ordered to evacuate have returned home. Some sections of the fire are still burning. The blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris, while nearly 3,000 firefighters remain deployed.
Several towns in southern Nepal remain tense after days of communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities. The unrest began last week following a dispute over an annual Hindu procession in Sunsari district, near the Indian border.
Residents of Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have boycotted the election during a strike. Protesters question how voting can take place after unrest that local estimates say has killed at least 80 people since June.
About 50,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta this week after Moroccan border controls appeared to ease. Youssef El Abbas said at least four bodies were visible in the water; at least 72 people drowned or were crushed. Spain blamed human-trafficking mafias, while speculation focused on possible Moroccan anger over Spain’s policy toward Western Sahara.
Spain has put up a 500-metre sea barrier between its North African enclave of Ceuta and neighbouring Morocco. The move follows an attempt earlier this week by tens of thousands of migrants to breach the border, in which at least 67 people died. Most of those who crossed soon returned to Morocco, but the episode has revived debate over immigration across Europe and beyond. The EU is scheduled to convene an emergency video meeting on Tuesday.
The European Union will hold an extraordinary videoconference on Tuesday to discuss the migrant situation in Ceuta. Spain and a 22-country initiative led by Italy and Denmark are seeking a coordinated European response. Spain says at least 67 people died and more than 48,000 of nearly 50,000 arrivals returned to Morocco.
United Airlines’ $22 billion proposal for Dulles has received pre-approval from the White House. The move highlights changes in how federal building projects are being pursued. The backing gives United’s airport plan a powerful ally in Donald Trump.
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The African Union is urging member states to strengthen preparations and early-warning systems as forecasts indicate El Niño will intensify from August. Experts expect heavier-than-usual rain in East Africa from August to November and severe drought in Southern Africa from November through January, threatening populations already vulnerable to floods and drought.
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Iranian-backed attacks in Iraq continue to haunt survivors and Gold Star families nearly 20 years later. In 2005, an Iranian-supplied explosively formed penetrator tore through Robert Bartlett’s Humvee in Baghdad, killing Staff Sgt. William Brooks and leaving Bartlett gravely wounded. Federal courts later held Iran responsible for supporting the proxy forces involved.
Foldable phones are no longer novel, but years of development have made them thinner, lighter, tougher, and less visibly creased, while prices and designs have diversified. The article argues that the hardware is finally good enough for an iPhone.
Greek firefighters continued working on Sunday to contain a massive wildfire northwest of Athens. The blaze has destroyed more than 100 homes in the area. A separate fire erupted on the popular tourist island of Kefalonia and prompted evacuations. The headline also reports that Hungary shut a nuclear power plant because of drought conditions.
Wildfires continue to spread across Greece as the country endures a sweltering summer. The effects of human-made climate change are being felt across Europe, with record heat-related deaths reported in Austria, Britain, France and Germany. Tinderbox conditions are also fuelling historic wildfires in Spain, France and elsewhere. The report examines the situation in Greece.
Sri Lanka increased security throughout its prison system on Sunday after a riot killed one person and injured six. An official said the measures were introduced as the country continues grappling with overcrowded jails. The incident has prompted a wider security response across prisons. Authorities are managing the fallout while facing persistent pressure from overcrowding.
Twenty-eight Israeli children who lost parents serving in the country’s security forces took part in a three-week North American Bar/Bat Mitzvah delegation organized by the IDF Widows & Orphans Organization. The trip included time with American children and visits to New York. Tal Goldstein-Almog, who was held hostage by Hamas, also shared his experience with fellow participants.
Overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, according to the report. An Israeli military helicopter hit an apartment in one attack, killing a husband and wife, while an elderly man and a child died in another. Earlier Saturday, strikes killed at least seven people and damaged medical supplies at a hospital. The attacks came after Hamas said it had accepted the latest stage of a deal intended to end the war. Morgan Ayre reports.
Europe’s largest rivers are beginning to dry up after a series of heat waves scorched the region. These waterways serve as vital arteries for heavy industries across Europe. The widening reach of the extreme heat is putting pressure on river systems that industrial activity relies on.
A roadside slope collapsed on Miyakejima in Tokyo’s Izu Islands on the afternoon of the 1st, sending earth into a house and partially damaging it. No one was injured, but the incident caused water and power outages. Tokyo and the village are rushing to restore services while monitoring the slope.
The death toll from a flash flood at Gansu’s Shuangshimen Scenic Area has risen to 25, with 23 people injured, state media report. China’s national disaster prevention commission will oversee an investigation as continued heavy rain raises warnings of further landslides.
In China's megacity of Chongqing, tourists are paying bikers to star in their own cyberpunk-style videos, racing through neon-lit streets made famous on social media.
The trend has racked up more than 1.3 billion views on social media platform Douyin.
In China's megacity of Chongqing, tourists are paying bikers to star in their own cyberpunk-style videos, racing through neon-lit streets made famous on social media.
The trend has racked up more than 1.3 billion views on social media platform Douyin.
The Old Trails Fire has consumed nearly 3,000 acres as extreme fire weather fuels its spread, Washington State Forester George Geissler said. He said roughly 4,000 buildings are under threat. The full scale of the damage remains unclear. Officials have not yet determined the fire’s complete impact.
At a Ukrainian launch site, the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade deploys long-range drones against Russian targets. The report follows strikes on occupied Crimea, including an electricity substation in Alushta, and describes Ukraine’s broader campaign against Russian power, logistics and military infrastructure.
A shooting took place Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, southern Idaho. A city spokesman said three people were killed and seven others were injured. Some of those hurt were in critical condition. The incident occurred at the fast-food restaurant, according to the spokesman.
Police say a shooting took place at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Multiple people were killed and others were injured in the incident. Authorities said a suspected shooter is dead. The report identifies the restaurant and city but gives no further details about the circumstances.
US President Donald Trump said he would cancel planned strikes on Iran if a deal could be reached quickly. He said the agreement would include immediately reopening the Strait of Hormuz and eliminating Iran’s “nuclear threat.” The statement followed reports that the US and Israel were preparing a severe weekend attack.
US President Donald Trump said Washington would delay fresh attacks on Iran after Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries requested a pause and an agreement framework was reached. He said the proposed deal would include the immediate, complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat, while warning the pause depended on reaching a deal quickly.
The China Meteorological Administration says the El Niño developing in the Pacific is intensifying and could become the strongest in 150 years. Sea temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific continued rising in June, increasing the chance of a super El Niño. The event may last until at least next spring and raise risks of heatwaves, drought and heavy rain.
US President Donald Trump said the United States would hold off on launching new strikes against Iran after requests from the Islamic Republic and other Middle Eastern nations. He said the “perimeters of a deal” had been agreed to. Trump’s statement ties the cancellation of an attack to reaching a rapid agreement. The remarks signal a pause in planned military action while negotiations advance.
US embassies in the Middle East have warned of possible escalation after President Trump said the US would hit Iran “hard”. Al Jazeera reports there are no clear signs that a strike is imminent.
US President Donald Trump says the United States and Israel have agreed to delay planned strikes on Iran after a request from Tehran and other regional countries, provided a deal can be reached quickly. He said the US remains fully prepared for military action.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed that Ukrainian forces struck an airbase in Engels and an oil refinery in Saratov Oblast overnight on Aug. 2. Russia’s regional governor said two people were killed and civilian infrastructure was damaged. Ukraine also reported hitting an oil depot in Kaluga Oblast and a drone facility in Bryansk Oblast.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is expected to announce on Monday that Japan and the United States acted together in the currency market. Two Japanese government officials told Reuters the move was intended to halt the yen’s decline to 40-year lows. The disclosure points to coordinated action by Tokyo and Washington to stem the currency’s slide.
The FBI is investigating reports of cyberattacks targeting water systems. Michigan has now joined Minnesota in reporting such incidents. An official said that all of the systems were operating “safely.” The reports involve water infrastructure in both states, while the investigation continues.
Singapore barred two members of the British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country after they unfurled a Palestinian flag on stage. Authorities said they were investigated for supporting a political cause and displaying a foreign flag without permission.
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Spokane County, Washington, has compelled residents to evacuate their homes. Crews worked on Saturday to contain the blaze. The fire prompted residents to leave as emergency teams battled to bring it under control. Evacuations were underway while firefighting efforts continued.
Family relationships can become exhausting and sometimes progress to separation or divorce. The article focuses on mental care for men struggling with marital problems, introducing personal experiences and effective ways to cope.
After tens of thousands of migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, Spain deployed the military, national police and Guardia Civil. The State Department raised Ceuta’s travel advisory to Level 3, warning that the massive, uncontrolled arrival could create unpredictable and dangerous security conditions.
Ebola in eastern DR Congo has become the second-worst outbreak on record, with the official death toll exceeding 1,500 and transmission accelerating. Uganda, by contrast, recorded 20 cases and two deaths, and discharged its final patient about two weeks ago. Officials credit preparedness built from previous outbreaks, rapid activation of a treatment centre, isolation, and border controls with limiting community spread.
American actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing Salvatore Bonpensiero in The Sopranos, has died aged 80. A friend found his body at his New York home after several days without contact; his cause of death has not been announced.
Russian authorities said a blast outside a restaurant on Moscow’s Kudrinskaya Square killed at least three people, including a woman suspected of carrying a homemade explosive device, a security guard and a patron. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a “brutal terrorist attack.” At least 21 others were reportedly injured, while investigators have not identified those behind it.
Russia’s 16-year-old Kristina Liutova has reached the final of the WTA tournament in Memphis, becoming the youngest player to reach a WTA final in seven years. Ranked 229th in the world, she is projected to enter the top 200 for the first time after the event.
Russian officials said a homemade explosive device detonated Saturday night at the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant in central Moscow, killing three people and injuring at least 21. The dead included a woman accused of trying to bring the device inside, a security guard and a patron. Investigators are still examining the scene.
At least three people were killed and 15 others injured after an explosion near the Balzi Rossi restaurant in central Moscow. The figures were reported by Russia’s state news agency TASS. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. The incident occurred close to the restaurant in the city center.
At least three people were killed and 21 injured when a homemade explosive device detonated at the Balzi Rossi Italian restaurant near central Moscow, Russian state media reported. The National Anti-Terrorist Committee said a woman carrying the explosives was stopped by a security guard before the blast killed her, the guard and a visitor. The cause and intended target remain unclear. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin called it a “cruel act of terror”.
At least three people were killed and 21 injured when an explosion struck a restaurant on Moscow’s Kudrinskaya Square on Aug. 1, Russian authorities said. The anti-terrorism committee alleged that an unidentified woman brought an improvised explosive device inside and that it detonated at the entrance after a security guard stopped her. The reports had not been independently verified.
Canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. The event helps local charities raise money by sponsoring a contestant or a team, with a portion of the proceeds going to dog, environmental, and surfing nonprofit organizations.
Canines compete in the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California, on August 1, 2026. The event helps local charities raise money by sponsoring a contestant or a team, with a portion of the proceeds going to dog, environmental, and surfing nonprofit organizations.
Android Headlines claims to have obtained specifications and pricing for the Pixel 11 lineup, largely matching earlier reports. The Pixel 11 is expected to start at $899 after a $100 increase, while base storage rises to 256GB. The lineup reportedly uses Tensor G6 and Titan M3 chips, with the Pro models and Pixel 11 Pro Fold reduced to 12GB of RAM.
The article examines Nobuhiro Kiyotaki’s account of how credit, financial institutions and markets can fundamentally affect the real economy, and traces its links to Keynesian and New Keynesian economics. The author, who identifies with the Keynes-Kiyotaki camp, says he will nevertheless challenge both theories.
Kumamoto Prefecture says 36 people have died in connection with last month’s major earthquake, including two whose links to the disaster are still being investigated. More than 9,000 people remain evacuated, and measures to prevent heatstroke at shelters will be strengthened as hot weather is expected to continue.
Nepalese mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been confirmed dead after an avalanche hit his expedition on Pakistan’s Broad Peak, where he was leading 10 climbers. His team confirmed the death, while three bodies have been recovered. Purja became known through his record climb of the world’s 14 highest mountains and the Netflix documentary 14 Peaks.
The body of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja has been recovered on Broad Peak in Pakistan, rescuers say. His company said he was among 10 people killed in an avalanche, while three other bodies were seen with identities still unconfirmed. Purja became famous for climbing the world’s 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.
The EU will hold emergency talks on Tuesday after about 60,000 migrants entered Spain’s enclave of Ceuta from Morocco. Twenty-two member states called for coordinated action and stronger external borders, while Spain condemned what it described as selfish, polarising and unlawful reactions from some governments.
Spanish authorities said Saturday that they were putting a floating barrier along the sea border between Ceuta, Spain’s North African territory, and neighbouring Morocco. The measure follows an influx of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta earlier in the week. The surge caused alarm across the European Union and prompted Spain to reinforce the maritime boundary.
The EU will convene interior ministers on Tuesday after more than 50,000 migrants arrived in the Spanish territory of Ceuta, where at least 67 people died during the attempted crossing. Member states remain divided, while Spain says most migrants have returned to Morocco and has begun installing a floating barrier at the border.
Spain says virtually all of the estimated 60,000 migrants who entered the North African enclave of Ceuta since Thursday have voluntarily returned to Morocco. At least 67 people died in the crossings, some by drowning and others after being crushed while climbing a border breakwater. EU ministers will meet urgently to coordinate a response, while Spain has installed a 500-metre barrier along the sea border.
Gaza authorities said Israeli strikes on Saturday killed seven people. The attacks also damaged medical supplies at a hospital. The reported deaths came one day after Hamas said it had agreed to the latest stage of a deal intended to end the war.
Germany introduced registered civil partnerships for same-sex couples on August 1, 2001. The framework provided marriage-like rights in areas including inheritance, maintenance and residency, but discrimination remained in adoption and tax law. Same-sex marriage followed in 2017 after years of political debate and legal challenges.
Politically outspoken Moroccan rapper and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been provisionally released in Casablanca after 18 days in detention. He remains prosecuted under Article 179 for “insulting a constitutional institution” and is due back in court on October 2, 2026.
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An unusually intense heat dome is spreading dangerous temperatures across a broad part of the western United States this weekend. Around 55 million people are under heat alerts as the hot conditions arrive. The affected area spans much of the region, prompting warnings about the potentially hazardous heat. The forecast highlights the scale and intensity of the weekend weather event.
Posts by US President Donald Trump on Truth Social can influence markets with only a few keystrokes. From Saturday, Wall Street traders will be able to pay $100,000 per month for high-speed access to his announcements on economic policy and global affairs through the “Truth API.” Ethics experts say the venture blurs the boundary between public office and private profit.
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India is pursuing people who joined youth demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party that ended on July 25. Participants have faced police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he forgives the “misled children” who abused him during the protests.
Hospital staff say an Israeli air strike destroyed a warehouse holding medical supplies for Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah. The Israeli army did not immediately comment.
Romania is expanding its cull of brown bears, but critics say gaps in enforcement continue to undermine the policy. On a sunny morning along the scenic Transfagarasan mountain road, at least 20 bears emerged from the forest within just three hours. They approached motorists who had stopped to feed them and take selfies, highlighting the close contact between wildlife and visitors. The episode underscores the difficulty of managing bears when people encourage them to approach roads.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has renewed his appeal for Western air defenses after a deadly overnight Russian attack. His request came only hours after US President Donald Trump stepped back from a public pledge to let Ukraine manufacture Patriot interceptors. The contrasting developments leave Kyiv seeking continued Western protection while Washington retreats from that stated commitment.
Australia’s internet regulator says more than eight in 10 teenagers are still using social media three months after the under-16 ban began, largely because platforms have not introduced effective age checks. The government defended the measure, saying it has changed the national conversation even without full compliance.
The order covers 537 households comprising 1,031 people in the Oniku, Nakayama Higashi and Nakayama Nishi areas. Osaki issued it at 8:15 p.m. on the 1st because of the risk of landslides, while a Level 4 landslide danger warning was in effect.
Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry says the Caspian Pipeline Consortium has continued accepting oil from shippers and filling its storage tanks after temporarily suspending pipeline operations on July 31. Since August 1, receipts have reached 100,000 tons a day. Further transport increases depend on tankers arriving on time, after several Ukrainian drone attacks in July.
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