As Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year, the pressure on Ukrainian journalists continues to grow.
This winter, our team worked through months of power outages, often relying on laptops and backup power. In May, renewed waves of Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv.
As Russia’s full-scale war enters its fifth year, the pressure on Ukrainian journalists continues to grow.
This winter, our team worked through months of power outages, often relying on laptops and backup power. In May, renewed waves of Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met a list of demands, including compensation for war damages. Dr H.A. Hellyer, a RUSI senior fellow, discusses whether the demands amount to a surrender document.
The death toll from a drone attack on industrial and civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk has risen to 13, including a child, Tatarstan officials said. Russian investigators said Ukraine used drones to strike residential areas and industrial sites. A criminal case over an alleged terrorist attack has been opened, while the region declared mourning and expanded medical assistance.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 456 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs over Russian regions overnight. Tatarstan officials said industrial and civilian facilities in Nizhnekamsk came under a massive drone attack that caused fatalities. Damage to homes, vehicles and other property was reported in several regions.
Beishan yellow peaches from Qingtian County in Zhejiang were shipped to Serbia on Friday, marking the first export of Zhejiang-grown yellow peaches to the European country. The 105-kilogram shipment underwent standardized sorting, testing and customs-supervised quarantine procedures, with each peach priced at 10 euros.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said Moscow would not accept a freeze in the war against Ukraine without addressing what it calls the crisis’s “root causes.” The comments came as Washington weighs renewed peace efforts and plans visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow.
Kalashnikov Group CEO Alan Lushnikov says the company has equipped the Vikhr missile with a non-contact target sensor after drones became widespread and armored vehicles disappeared from the battlefield. Originally developed as a Ka-52 air-to-ground anti-tank missile, it is now used against UAVs in combat with air-to-air operation and laser-path guidance.
Iran has replaced the secretary of its Supreme National Security Council, appointing former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as the body’s second-in-command. The council coordinates the country’s security and foreign policy.
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A senior Pentagon official said on Monday that the United States is not disengaging from Asia, but is instead digging in to preserve a favourable balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. The official added that Washington wants its partners to assume more responsibility for their own defence.
Russian stocks rose at the start of Monday’s main trading session. The MOEX and RTS indices each gained 0.83% to 2,300.34 and 881.94 points, while the yuan climbed 6.5 kopecks against the ruble to 12.304 rubles. Their gains later widened to about 1%.
Publishers say attacks on warehouses in recent months have destroyed more than 10 million books, illustrating how the “war of endurance” is harming Ukraine.
Complaints from Harry Potter fans and film viewers led the £430 million Greenlink electricity interconnector between Britain and Ireland to change course near Freshwater West in Wales. The site, where Dobby’s death scene was filmed, was reportedly due to have the cable pass directly beneath its makeshift memorial.
Syria and Russia have signed a memorandum to reorganize Russia’s military presence, according to Syria’s SANA news agency, citing the Foreign Ministry. Syria will take over civilian facilities, including administration of Hmeimim airport and a commercial pier at Tartus, while Russian bases will become joint training centers. The arrangements are to take effect after a transition of up to three months; Russian authorities have not commented.
Hall of Fame coach and former NBA player Don Nelson died on Sunday at 86, his family said. A five-time champion with the Boston Celtics, he became known for his innovative, fast-paced coaching style, “Nellie Ball,” and a career total of 1,335 regular-season wins as a coach.
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Iran and Oman say talks on new arrangements for traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have entered their final stages with “positive” progress. Iran says the United States must stop threats and military action, and address compensation and sanctions relief, before the waterway is reopened. Analysts say the demands may reflect a tougher stance or be intended to delay negotiations.
Germany’s inland shipping association warns that falling water levels could soon make the Rhine unnavigable for commercial vessels at a crucial stretch, effectively splitting the freight route in two. Dry weather has already forced ships to carry lighter loads and raised transport costs. Separately, a 30-year-old man was shot dead after a dispute near Berlin’s Zoologischer Garten station; the suspected attackers remain at large.
A petition in Germany calls for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung journalist Michael Martens to be dismissed over remarks about “killing Russians” at a Belgrade press conference. Its initiators say he crossed the limits of journalistic impartiality; Martens has defended the comments as correct and necessary.
Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in Zhejiang on Sunday, bringing winds of up to 151.2 km/h and heavy rain to eastern China, including Shanghai. About 900,000 people were relocated in Wenzhou and 390,000 evacuated in Taizhou, while authorities warned of flooding and landslides through Wednesday.
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall twice in eastern China on Sunday evening after Beijing issued its highest storm alert. More than 1,000 flights were canceled, while some rail services were suspended.
A total solar eclipse will cross northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe’s most anticipated astronomical events of the decade. More than two millennia after people first observed them, these rare events still help scientists study the solar corona, animal behaviour and human emotions.
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From the solar corona to human emotions: What can eclipses teach us? (2/4)
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Hundreds of Ceuta local residents held a demonstration demanding solutions for the latest migration crisis. Organizer Samuel Levy called on Spanish and European leaders to urgently address the situation.
Hundreds of Ceuta local residents held a demonstration demanding solutions for the latest migration crisis. Organizer Samuel Levy called on Spanish and European leaders to urgently address the situation.
Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood told an ICAC inquiry there was “not a shred of evidence” that he belonged to the conservative Liberal faction known as the Reformers. He acknowledged aligned political views but said he assisted at only one event under pressure and privately urged the group to stop when it became “toxic”.
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Lobbyist tells ICAC there is ‘not a shred of evidence’ he was part of conservative Liberal group
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Tiny legs, big personalities and a competitive streak drew crowds to the Yolo County Fair in Woodland, California, where dozens of corgis raced for glory at the Corgi Nationals Super Sprint Series.
Tiny legs, big personalities and a competitive streak drew crowds to the Yolo County Fair in Woodland, California, where dozens of corgis raced for glory at the Corgi Nationals Super Sprint Series.
China’s pharmaceutical industry accelerated its innovation in the first half of the year as domestic companies strengthened their R&D capabilities. China approved 38 innovative drugs, including 31 developed domestically. Pharmaceutical enterprises’ added value grew 6.4% year on year, while out-licensing deals for innovative drugs totaled $110 billion.
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China's pharmaceutical industry accelerates innovation breakthroughs in first half
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Motorsport fans mark 100 years since first British Grand Prix.
Thousands of motorsport fans and vintage car enthusiasts flocked to the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, southwest of London, for an event marking 100 years since the first British Grand Prix took place on 7 August 1926
Motorsport fans mark 100 years since first British Grand Prix.
Thousands of motorsport fans and vintage car enthusiasts flocked to the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, southwest of London, for an event marking 100 years since the first British Grand Prix took place on 7 August 1926
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BREAKING Western Europe "experienced its hottest June-July period on record" as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU climate monitor says
BREAKING Western Europe "experienced its hottest June-July period on record" as climate change fuels an historic summer of heat, drought and wildfires across the region, the EU climate monitor says
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A man has taken up temporary residence inside a furnished living room built into a billboard off of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles as part of a promotional campaign for Netflix's new sci-fi thriller 'The Last House.'
A man has taken up temporary residence inside a furnished living room built into a billboard off of Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles as part of a promotional campaign for Netflix's new sci-fi thriller 'The Last House.'
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Colombia swore in new President Abelardo De La Espriella on August 7, veering the country right.
Colombia swore in new President Abelardo De La Espriella on August 7, veering the country right.
Police said Sunday that the Thai teenager accused in a deadly school shooting outside Bangkok had watched violent material online. A teacher had confiscated an air gun from him last year, while the government promised action.
Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused UNICEF of omitting Russia’s responsibility for the deaths of Ukrainian children and civilians in a recent statement. He said the wording created a false equivalence between aggressor and victim and contained inaccurate casualty information concerning Krasnodar and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
China’s Defense Ministry spokesperson Chen Xi said Japan’s accelerating military buildup and remilitarization pose the real threat to its own security and regional peace and stability. Responding to Japan’s recent live-fire Tomahawk test and captive-carry test of a new missile, Chen urged international efforts to contain what he called the rise of Japanese neo-militarism.
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China defense spokesperson calls Japan’s remilitarization a threat to regional peace
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Arrangements known as "silleta" are on display during the Silleteros Parade held as part of the Flower Festival in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia
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Arrangements known as "silleta" are on display during the Silleteros Parade held as part of the Flower Festival in Medellin, Antioquia department, Colombia
Asian share markets rose alongside Wall Street on Monday after weak U.S. jobs data reduced the perceived risk of a near-term increase in borrowing costs. Oil prices edged up as Gulf peace talks made no progress.
Yemen’s Houthis launched another wave of missile and drone attacks on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha and its commercial port, extending assaults on government-held areas along the western coast. At least 11 people were killed and 32 wounded in earlier attacks less than 24 hours before, while port facilities and supplies were damaged.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” maintained its blistering theatrical run, earning an estimated $144.5 million domestically during its second weekend, according to studio figures released Sunday. “The Odyssey” also reached a new high for Nolan.
As rising prices and competition to secure talent intensify, how are the annual incomes of local government employees changing? The article examines a ranking of municipalities by civil servant pay, with Tokyo’s Musashino City third and Kanagawa’s Kawasaki City second.
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NORAD says F-16 fighter jets intercepted two civilian aircraft after they entered restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, while US President Donald Trump was watching a tournament at his golf course.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed 15-point Gaza roadmap, saying Israeli forces would not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. Hamas said it remained committed to the plan, which calls for weapons to be handed over for storage and for an eventual Israeli withdrawal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan and will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. Hamas says it remains committed to implementing the agreement, conditional on an Israeli withdrawal and an end to aggression.
Children in Gaza continue to suffer the effects of the 2025 famine as a severe food emergency raises fears of another one. Many families eat only once a day, while community-kitchen meals of rice and other basics do not provide infants with the nutrients and protein needed for healthy growth.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan and will not withdraw its troops until Hamas fully disarms. The plan is part of US-backed efforts to implement last year’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, despite Israel continuing military strikes in Gaza since last October.
US President Donald Trump announced that attorney Will Scharf will become assistant to the president and White House Counsel on September 1, replacing David Warrington. Trump praised Scharf’s work as White House staff secretary and noted that Scharf had previously represented him in court.
In Chapter 3 of the comic A Quieter Than Waves, Bluer Than Stars, second-year high school student Akari Hoshino, with short black hair and trousers as part of her uniform, struggles with her gender identity and cannot decide how she should be. Her relationship with childhood friend Ryo has become awkward, just as the striking transfer student Haru Narumi arrives and unsettles the class.
“I just wanted to be treated normally…”: An actress on hiatus takes the “train home” for the first time — A Quieter Than Waves, Bluer Than Stars, Chapter 3
Experts say a dangerous new front is emerging as Russia and Ukraine compete in drone warfare, with executives and engineers increasingly targeted. A car bombing near Yekaterinburg critically injured Uraldronzavod chief Vladimir Tkachuk and killed his driver, while another Russian drone-company head was shot in Tula. Germany also arrested two suspects accused of spying on a Bavarian drone maker for Russian intelligence.
NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has asked the state education standards authority to urgently review AI’s effect on student learning and consider banning unsupervised take-home assessments. She warned that using AI to bypass learning could undermine education and HSC integrity; interim changes may begin in term four.
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in Dublin after being extradited from Dubai. He faces a charge of directing a criminal organisation between October 2015 and April 2017 and was remanded in custody by the non-jury Special Criminal Court. The UK’s National Crime Agency says the Kinahan cartel has trafficked drugs and firearms worldwide for more than two decades.
The UAE has handed Daniel Kinahan, who is alleged to be an Irish crime gang boss, to Irish authorities, the state news agency WAM reported on Sunday, citing a joint statement.
Health officials in Louisiana are urging people visiting beaches to take precautions as infections from a flesh-eating bacterium found in coastal waters surge during the summer.
No Dogs in Space has released no new episode since July 2024, after an abbreviated third season focused on experimental rock. The podcast is praised for its deeply researched, multi-hour explorations of bands including the Beastie Boys and Joy Division, though listeners are still waiting for the promised second punk season.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States meets Tehran’s demands, including ending sanctions and compensating for war damage. The blockade has unsettled markets and driven up prices, while President Donald Trump said he was taking a low-key approach to talks with Iran.
Iran’s parliamentary committee on national security and foreign policy has approved a bill on operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state television reported. The measure is described as seeking strategic steps to ensure the strait’s security and sustainable development, while parliament has also considered barring vessels linked to the United States and Israel from passing through it.
Hundreds of people marched in Soller, Mallorca, on Saturday to protest mass tourism. Demonstrators said tourism has raised living costs for local residents and made access to housing more difficult.
Canada’s federal government is providing urgent assistance to British Columbia, where 102 wildfires are burning and nearly half are classified as out of control. About 22,000 people have fled, including residents of Summerland and nearby Peachland, while the Bald Range fire spread rapidly and prompted a provincial state of emergency.
Russian Foreign Ministry official Yury Pilipson said the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina had outlived its purpose and should be shut down as an instrument of “Western neocolonial oversight.” He also condemned Western efforts to prolong its presence through maneuvers bypassing the UN Security Council.
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Israel is caught in a cycle of its own making: occupation fuels resistance, which is then used to justify more occupation. Near Nablus, the cycle turned deadly again, with five Palestinians killed as four new outposts were established.
Yemen’s Houthis claimed they used a drone to attack a Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan; Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry said there were no injuries. The group also reported missile and drone strikes on Yemen’s Mocha port. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan and said Israel would not withdraw until Hamas is genuinely disarmed.
Houthis claim attack on Saudi facility as Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan
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🏎️ Motorsport fans mark 100 years since first British Grand Prix
Thousands of motorsport fans and vintage car enthusiasts flock to the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, southwest of London, for an event marking almost exactly 100 years since the first British Grand Prix took place on August 7, 1926.
🏎️ Motorsport fans mark 100 years since first British Grand Prix
Thousands of motorsport fans and vintage car enthusiasts flock to the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, southwest of London, for an event marking almost exactly 100 years since the first British Grand Prix took place on August 7, 1926.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be sent to Russia, pointing to expanding military cooperation between the two countries. He gave no details about his sources, but warned Pyongyang could gain battlefield experience and military technology by supporting Russia.
Russia and Syria have agreed to transfer commercial sections previously held by Russia at the port of Tartus, including berth No. 4 and nearby warehouses and structures, Syria’s General Authority for Ports and Customs said. Damascus and Moscow have also signed a memorandum on reorganizing Russian military bases in Syria as joint troop-training centers.
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his broader effort to restrict it. The administration is now focusing on so-called “birth tourism” and other categories of foreign nationals.
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🇰🇪 Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes in Baringo
As the lakes of Kenya’s Rift Valley expand -- the result, scientists say, of intense rainfall -- residents are increasingly coming face to face with new and dangerous neighbours: crocodiles.
🇰🇪 Rising Kenyan lakes push crocodiles closer to homes in Baringo
As the lakes of Kenya’s Rift Valley expand -- the result, scientists say, of intense rainfall -- residents are increasingly coming face to face with new and dangerous neighbours: crocodiles.
Ukraine's Odesa port damaged in Russian attack, Zelenskiy says
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🇦🇺 🐪 Camel race in Australia's outback: first-time jockey undeterred after fall
Joanne Bell took on the first camel race of her of life in Australia's remote outback, six years after she beat breast cancer. Despite being thrown from her camel, Bell has set her sights on competing in more camel races
🇦🇺 🐪 Camel race in Australia's outback: first-time jockey undeterred after fall
Joanne Bell took on the first camel race of her of life in Australia's remote outback, six years after she beat breast cancer. Despite being thrown from her camel, Bell has set her sights on competing in more camel races
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🇧🇪 Polka-dots and hypnotic riffs fuel Canadian duo's rise to viral fame
It's at the wacky end of the rock spectrum, but an unlikely recipe of polka-dot pyjamas, floppy-nosed masks and hypnotic guitar riffs has propelled Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine to viral stardom.
🇧🇪 Polka-dots and hypnotic riffs fuel Canadian duo's rise to viral fame
It's at the wacky end of the rock spectrum, but an unlikely recipe of polka-dot pyjamas, floppy-nosed masks and hypnotic guitar riffs has propelled Canadian duo Angine de Poitrine to viral stardom.
Italian divers have found a Roman shipwreck off Sicily believed to be more than 2,000 years old. Hundreds of well-preserved amphorae, once used to carry goods including wine and olive oil, were found aboard. Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli called it one of the most important underwater archaeological discoveries in recent years.
Iran says talks with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz are nearing their final stage. Tehran says reopening depends on additional conditions and compensation for what it describes as violations of the June agreement, while demanding that the US lift its naval blockade of the strait and Iranian ports and withdraw its forces from the area.
Oman says negotiations with Iran on securing a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz have progressed and entered their final stage. Iran says full reopening depends on conditions including US compensation, an end to the maritime blockade and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
The Patriot Games will stream live on ESPN over the weekend, with a primetime special on ABC on August 13. The event is described as the latest example of the Trump administration elevating athleticism and toughness in politics while celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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🇨🇳 China's first robot school turns machines into workers
China has launched its first robot school, a facility training an initial cohort of 30 students for roles across the industrial, service, security and entertainment sectors.
🇨🇳 China's first robot school turns machines into workers
China has launched its first robot school, a facility training an initial cohort of 30 students for roles across the industrial, service, security and entertainment sectors.
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🇯🇵 The Japanese man harvesting power from food
Japanese product designer Satoshi Nakagawa has worked out a way to harness electrical current naturally present in everything from food to soil.
🇯🇵 The Japanese man harvesting power from food
Japanese product designer Satoshi Nakagawa has worked out a way to harness electrical current naturally present in everything from food to soil.
FIFA warns of what it calls a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine President Gianni Infantino, insisting that any challenge to his leadership must follow its statutes and democratic procedures. The statement follows Infantino’s denial that UEFA paid his alleged former lover, allegations FIFA has called unfounded, amid a wider dispute over his leadership.
FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens
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🇮🇳 India's youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
Youth-led protests in India last month turned television journalists into targets, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in flagship broadcasters accused by demonstrators of being government mouthpieces.
🇮🇳 India's youth protests highlight mistrust in 'lapdog' media
Youth-led protests in India last month turned television journalists into targets, exposing a deepening crisis of trust in flagship broadcasters accused by demonstrators of being government mouthpieces.
In Telangana, authorities are encouraging farmers to replace water-intensive paddy with short-duration, drought-tolerant crops such as millet as disrupted monsoon rains threaten production. Reservoir updates and local seed-saving communities are supporting the transition, though some growers remain wary because alternative crops often lack rice’s support prices and subsidies. The effort is intended to protect harvests and India’s food security.
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Inside El Niño: India shifts toward drought-resistant crops
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🇵🇸 Rolling through the rubble in Gaza
Palestinian roller skaters lace up and practise their moves amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings in Khan Yunis, where they say the sport offers release from displacement and daily hardship.
🇵🇸 Rolling through the rubble in Gaza
Palestinian roller skaters lace up and practise their moves amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings in Khan Yunis, where they say the sport offers release from displacement and daily hardship.
The Bald Range wildfire in a remote part of British Columbia remains out of control and has grown to more than 103 sq km since it was first detected on Friday. Thousands have fled their homes, while evacuation orders or alerts cover Summerland, Peachland and nearby areas. Residents of care facilities are also being moved to safety.
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The fast-moving Bald Range wildfire has driven more than 20,000 people from parts of British Columbia’s Okanagan region. The blaze covers about 9,500 hectares and threatens homes and farms as firefighters tackle fires across the province.
Italy’s Po River has fallen to a record low, prompting farmers to consider switching crops. Massimo Salvagnin has the seeds ready but remains unsure whether to plant them.
Demi Vollering won stage 8 of the women’s Tour de France and claimed the yellow jersey just before the race finish. The Dutch rider opened a gap on her rival Kasia Niewiadoma.
A total solar eclipse is due to cross northern Spain on August 12 in one of Europe’s most eagerly anticipated astronomical events of the decade. For Singaporean family Janet Tay, Koh Joo Beng and their son Jared, it will be the latest destination in a worldwide pursuit of the Moon’s shadow.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is continuing its rapid advance ahead of November’s midterm elections, in what some view as a historic surge. Zohran Mamdani’s New York mayoral victory helped propel the movement, and a key swing state could possibly elect the first socialist governor in U.S. history. DSA members run as Democratic candidates because the two major parties dominate American elections.
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Germany’s trade deficit with China widened in the first half of 2026, preliminary data from state-run agency Germany Trade & Invest showed. China remained Germany’s biggest trading partner despite relying less on European industry.
Russia’s Yekaterina Alexandrova beat top seed and world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-4 in the fourth round of the 2026 WTA Toronto Open. The 16th seed advanced to the quarterfinals, where she will play Ukraine’s ninth-seeded Elina Svitolina.
Yury Pilipson, director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second European Department, said Romania is already providing Ukraine with direct military and logistical support. He said Moldova’s Giurgiulesti port, whose operating company was bought by Romania, has become a transit hub for cargo bound for Ukraine, including supplies for its armed forces.
Nagasaki held a Peace Park ceremony on Sunday to mark the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing. The observance came as Sanae Takaichi’s government debates Japan’s postwar non-nuclear principles amid growing doubts about the US security umbrella and China’s expanding military presence in the region.
Official data showed on Sunday that China’s producer prices rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, but at a slower-than-expected pace. Consumer-price inflation also cooled as global energy prices retreated despite tensions between the United States and Iran.
Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily attacks by Israeli settlers as violence increases across the West Bank. With elections approaching, Al Jazeera reports that Israel’s right-wing government has an incentive to keep settlers satisfied because their votes are crucial to its re-election.
Chicago’s DiJonai Carrington was ejected Saturday after officials assessed her a Flagrant 2 foul for contact with Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham. Carrington later posted the words “white privilege.”
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on Russia and Ukraine on Aug. 8 to establish a moratorium on attacks against vessels in the Black Sea. He said commercial ships were being attacked indiscriminately and that Turkey had passed along a Ukrainian proposal to Moscow. Recent strikes have affected foreign-flagged ships, including Turkish vessels, while previous ceasefire efforts failed.
A car bomb exploded in southwest Colombia one day after conservative president Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office as the country’s new leader.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States seeks commitments from Iran to stop attacks on ships in the waterway.
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In the Meiji era, when women working in healthcare was uncommon, pioneers of modern Japanese nursing forged their own paths. The NHK morning drama “Kaze, Kaoru” depicts the struggles of pioneers such as Nagi Osheka, while also featuring people who graduated from nursing school but did not pursue medical work. Some celebrated figures likewise faced setbacks over the harshness of medicine and took new directions.
At least 13 people, including two children, were wounded in what acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev described as a massive Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian border city of Belgorod. An injured four-year-old boy was hospitalized with chest fragmentation wounds, while eight victims were taken to hospitals.
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