Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace says it will use SpaceX’s Transporter rideshare programme to launch its first satellites in the second quarter of 2027. The missions are intended to test its technology in orbit, expand international cooperation and support the gradual commercialisation of space technology.
Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellites
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🇷🇺 Russia's only pro-peace party prepares ahead of September elections
In Russia, where protests against the war in Kyiv are promptly repressed, the old Yabloko liberal party has resurfaced three months before the September Duma elections, drawing in young voters.
🇷🇺 Russia's only pro-peace party prepares ahead of September elections
In Russia, where protests against the war in Kyiv are promptly repressed, the old Yabloko liberal party has resurfaced three months before the September Duma elections, drawing in young voters.
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🇭🇷 Historically low water levels across the Balkans
Water levels of rivers across the Balkans continue to reach record lows. On the Drava River near Osijek in Croatia, dry stretches of riverbed expose long-submerged boats, while cargo boats remain stranded on the Danube near Sarengrad.
🇭🇷 Historically low water levels across the Balkans
Water levels of rivers across the Balkans continue to reach record lows. On the Drava River near Osijek in Croatia, dry stretches of riverbed expose long-submerged boats, while cargo boats remain stranded on the Danube near Sarengrad.
A grassroots livestream in Shouguang, Shandong, has gone viral by portraying the Journey to the West characters in a workplace comedy. Four performers play Tang Monk and his disciples, using improvised exchanges shaped by audience comments; the format has drawn up to 400,000 concurrent viewers and prompted debate over whether it trivializes the classic or makes it relevant to younger audiences.
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Viral 'Journey to the West' livestream turns classic tale into workplace comedy
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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, 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 flocked to the Brooklands Museum in Surrey, for an event marking almost exactly 100 years since the first British Grand Prix took place on August 7, 1926.
The Balticconnector gas pipeline and an undersea cable between Finland and Estonia were damaged in October 2023, with Finnish investigators suspecting the Hong Kong-registered vessel Newnew Polar Bear. Its captain, Wan Wenguo, denies criminal-damage and other charges in Hong Kong; the trial is tentatively set for January 2027. Scholars say the damage occurred in the countries’ exclusive economic zones rather than territorial waters, where jurisdiction generally belongs to the flag state.
Turkey’s parliament approved legislation on Monday that would create a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants, as the government seeks to move forward with its peace initiative involving the insurgent group.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul suspended the issuance of firearm purchase permits on Tuesday and said existing licences would be reviewed, days after a 14-year-old gunman killed nine people.
Indonesia has deployed nearly 50,000 firefighters and aircraft for cloud seeding as wildfires affect more than 100,000 hectares. Dozens of schools have closed for a second day because smoke has worsened air quality, while authorities focus on fires in six provinces.
The Wall Street Journal estimates that Iran has caused the United States up to $13 billion in damage to equipment and facilities. Since the US-Israeli military operation against Tehran began, Iran has carried out more than 2,000 air, missile and drone strikes across the Middle East, damaging at least 20 sites used by the US military in eight countries and more than 42 US military aircraft, mostly large drones but also fighter jets.
Officials said overnight Russian attacks killed at least six people and injured 20 in Zaporizhzhia. Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed the city was hit with North Korean ballistic missiles, Zircon missiles and guided aerial bombs, calling the attack a deliberate assault on civilian infrastructure. Ukraine also struck Russia’s Voronezh region with drones, killing one person and injuring two.
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Zelenskyy claims overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine used North Korean missiles
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Firefighters attempted to fight a huge blaze after a fire accompanied by heavy smoke broke out in a fuel tank at an oil depot at the Zawiya refinery in Libya.
Firefighters attempted to fight a huge blaze after a fire accompanied by heavy smoke broke out in a fuel tank at an oil depot at the Zawiya refinery in Libya.
Individuals familiar with the talks said food-company leaders recently made their case to the Trump administration against publishing draft criteria for what counts as ultra-processed food.
Rescuers in western Colombia worked overnight and continued into Tuesday searching the rubble for survivors after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have died, and authorities warn the toll could rise further.
Foreign investors were net sellers of Asian equities for a ninth straight month in July. Taiwan and South Korea saw heavy selling as concerns about AI spending and chip demand weighed on the region’s technology-heavy markets.
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Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey on a secret military flight after the NATO summit in July, amid a credible Iranian assassination threat. Trump has rejected Iran’s demands for concessions and reparations, while talks on a truce and reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear stalled. Oil prices initially surged before stabilizing.
Middle East: Trump took secret flight out of Turkey over Iran threat
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Revellers set sail on makeshift rafts and floats from the harbour towards La Concha Bay beach during the "Pirata Abordaia" (Pirate boarding) festival San Sebastian, Spain
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Revellers set sail on makeshift rafts and floats from the harbour towards La Concha Bay beach during the "Pirata Abordaia" (Pirate boarding) festival San Sebastian, Spain
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Eyewitness video captured moments of panic at Pereira's Matecaña International Airport as a powerful earthquake struck Colombia on August 10. Content creator José Gallego filmed from under a table as he screamed and took shelter while the terminal shook.
Eyewitness video captured moments of panic at Pereira's Matecaña International Airport as a powerful earthquake struck Colombia on August 10. Content creator José Gallego filmed from under a table as he screamed and took shelter while the terminal shook.
US President Donald Trump defended FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Monday, warning that football’s governing body would make a “terrible mistake” if it replaced him.
US President Donald Trump backed embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a growing revolt threatened Infantino’s leadership. The UEFA-led split with FIFA is deepening.
Australia’s Independent Commission Against Corruption heard that former lobbying company Beckington used a fictitious administrative assistant named “Jessica” while investigating allegations involving the Christian Liberal Reformers faction. Consultant Jeremy Greenwood said Christian Ellis invented the name and acknowledged a $12,000 payment to Jean-Claude Perrottet, which counsel suggested was for recruitment work.
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Gold rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday, reaching its highest level in more than two months. Investors are watching upcoming inflation data for indications about the outlook for U.S. interest rates.
Russia’s theater community fractured after 2022 as many artists emigrated and institutions closed under official pressure. Founded by the Khronotop company and relocated to Yerevan, Chronofest has become a rare meeting place where émigré and Russia-based artists, along with colleagues from countries at war, can share their work. Its third edition ran from May 28 to June 7.
In Yerevan, Chronofest reunites Russia’s exiled and stay-at-home theater artists
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Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 154 square miles, the country's government said.
Leaking crude oil from a tanker grounded off a nature reserve in Oman has created a slick covering almost 154 square miles, the country's government said.
A family captures the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes and destroys their home. More than 130 people have been confirmed dead, while dozens more are injured or missing.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, coinciding with the first full day in office for incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicentre in Chocó, collapsing or badly damaging buildings in cities including Cali and Pereira. The president said 111 people had died, 87 were injured and 61 buildings had collapsed, while declaring a national state of emergency and prioritising rescues from the rubble.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar in Choco department at a depth of about 103 kilometers. It was felt across parts of Colombia and in Venezuela, Ecuador and Panama. Aftershocks measured 2.8 and 4.8, and 24 deaths have been reported.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, shaking Ecuador and prompting evacuations. Cali’s mayor, Alejandro Eder, said at least 20 buildings collapsed in the city, with people trapped inside. The epicentre was reported in San Jose Del Palmar, in the Choco region.
Jackie, a bald eagle who became an internet sensation and a symbol of the species’ recovery in California, has died after receiving treatment for an illness at a veterinary facility.
Jackie, Californiabald eagle and internet sensation, dies after illness
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Indian police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators outside the Jharkhand state assembly in Ranchi during protests over alleged irregularities in examinations for government jobs
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Indian police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators outside the Jharkhand state assembly in Ranchi during protests over alleged irregularities in examinations for government jobs
Changing consumer sentiment in China is creating a new trend in the luxury-goods market, with spending priorities shifting toward skincare products rather than brand-name bags.
China Sees Major Shift in Luxury Consumption Values, With Skincare Taking Priority Over Brand-Name Bags
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U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived at the Department of Justice to rounds of applause after being sworn into office. Staffers lined the hallway cheering and clapping as Blanche made his way through the building on his first day.
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived at the Department of Justice to rounds of applause after being sworn into office. Staffers lined the hallway cheering and clapping as Blanche made his way through the building on his first day.
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Several people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, toppling buildings across several cities, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and trapping people beneath the rubble in what authorities called the country's strongest earthquake of the century.
Several people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, toppling buildings across several cities, damaging hospitals and infrastructure and trapping people beneath the rubble in what authorities called the country's strongest earthquake of the century.
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BREAKING Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme
BREAKING Trump backs FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is in hot water over allegations of a workplace affair and criticism of a failed private investment scheme
What unexpected feelings may lie behind a child’s refusal to do homework? A former Japanese-language teacher who guided one in five pupils to admission to the University of Tokyo explores clues for changing parent-child relationships.
Children Who Never Do Their Homework: Understand Their Unexpected Feelings Before Calling Them ‘Lazy’
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A survivor of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia told a local television network that she managed to escape her building after receiving a Google alert, but that others were not able to do so.
A survivor of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia told a local television network that she managed to escape her building after receiving a Google alert, but that others were not able to do so.
Apple still intends to introduce a glass-focused redesign of the iPhone for its 20th anniversary, according to people familiar with the matter, contradicting an analyst report that said the plan had been canceled.
A modified Long March-7A rocket carrying the Zhongxing-4B communications satellite launched from Hainan’s Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site on Monday but encountered an in-flight anomaly, causing the mission to fail. The cause is under investigation.
Meta Platforms introduced a downloadable AI model that runs on a personal computer, intensifying a US debate over whether increasingly powerful technology should remain freely available or face tighter controls.
The U.S. government sold two sanctioned oil tankers for scrap after seizing them in the days following Washington’s raid on Venezuela, Lloyd’s List reported Monday.
Short, regular and moderate sun exposure can support vitamin D production and may benefit sleep, mood and other health measures, but excessive exposure raises the risks of sunburn, skin cancer, cataracts and premature ageing. Experts recommend tailoring protection to skin type and UV intensity, avoiding prolonged unprotected exposure and sunbeds.
The FBI and NCAA are launching a program to combat the online sexual exploitation of college athletes. Their private images are increasingly being found and targeted online as athletes use their name, image and likeness to build marketability.
The NCAA is set to announce a collaboration with the FBI to teach college athletes how to confront, prevent and respond to sexual exploitation online, according to people familiar with the announcement.
VIDEO: 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 mid-race, Bell remains undeterred and has already set her sights on competing in more camel races across the country.
VIDEO: 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 mid-race, Bell remains undeterred and has already set her sights on competing in more camel races across the country.
After China banned elephant-ivory imports in 2017, mammoth tusks became known as “ethical ivory.” Hunters in Yakutia dig the tusks from permafrost to supply carving industries in China and Hong Kong. The trade offers different prices for intact and damaged tusks, while thawing ground and extraction may carry costs for science and the hunters themselves.
Aeon Topvalu’s “Best Price” somen has drawn attention for its extremely low price. A 600-gram bag costs just 203 yen, prompting mixed reactions online; the article gives an honest assessment of the product.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from a secret launch site in eastern Ukraine, where soldiers prepare long-range drones capable of flying 2,000km into Russia. The sites become Russian targets as soon as the drones launch.
Ukraine’s armed formations shelled residential areas in the Donetsk People’s Republic 27 times over 24 hours, according to a statement from a DPR government department. One civilian was killed and another wounded; 37 munitions damaged three homes, seven civilian infrastructure sites and vehicles.
Denis Pushilin, head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, said Ukrainian drone attacks killed one civilian and wounded another in Donetsk during the day. A truck driver died in an attack on a gas station in the Proletarsky district, while a gas station employee was injured. Homes, civilian facilities and vehicles were also damaged across several locations.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed six senior commanders across Iran’s armed forces, the IRGC and the Basij as Tehran rebuilds a wartime command structure. An expert said the decrees’ language and timing indicate preparations for a “prolonged confrontation” with Washington rather than a settlement.
Ukrainian officials say Russian forces launched missile attacks on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday. Fires broke out in the capital, while buildings were damaged in the southeastern city, leaving at least three people injured.
Turkey's parliament approved a 12-article law by 468 votes to 88, offering conditional pardons and legal protections to some PKK members as part of disarmament, dissolution and reintegration procedures. The measure excludes imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan and will take effect only after the National Security Council confirms the group's dissolution and surrender of weapons.
The sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi, part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” leaked oil after running aground off Oman. Oman’s Environment Authority said the slick covers about 390 square kilometers and lies roughly 7 kilometers from shore. Maritime security sources said an explosion may have occurred aboard the vessel, but its cause is unknown.
An oil slick spanning about 390 square kilometres has spread off Oman after a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian crude was damaged, the Omani government said on Monday.
Russia’s Supreme Court removed Yabloko from the State Duma ballot on August 10, ruling for the far-right populist Rodina party in a lawsuit alleging violations of copyright, campaign rules, and foreign-funding restrictions. Yabloko called the claims unfounded and politically motivated. The party had recently polled at 6 percent, while prominent members faced measures barring them from office.
After Russia’s Supreme Court removed the antiwar Yabloko party from the State Duma election, Ilya Yashin’s Peaceful Russia party proposed that opponents of Putin’s policies vote together at noon on September 20. It also urged Russians to campaign and vote against United Russia, framing every vote against the party as a vote against the war.
After Russia’s Supreme Court disqualified Yabloko from the State Duma election, Yulia Navalnaya called on Russians to vote for any party other than United Russia. She urged voters in single-mandate districts to follow “Smart Voting” recommendations; Yabloko said it would appeal.
Russia’s Supreme Court said it found no evidence that Yabloko’s campaign materials called for extremist activity while hearing Rodina’s bid to remove the party from State Duma elections. The court said that claim belongs in a separate proceeding, but approved Yabloko’s removal over alleged copyright violations and funds received from people financed by foreign states.
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Russia’s Supreme Court has barred Yabloko from the State Duma election after approving a lawsuit brought by Rodina lawyers. Yabloko says it will appeal, while supporters outside the courthouse chanted “Shame!” The lawsuit alleged copyright violations and “extremist” slogans; the Central Election Commission also cited foreign funding linked to the party.
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office backed a petition to exclude the Yabloko party from the State Duma elections, citing foreign funding and violations of laws against extremism. Yabloko representatives asked the Supreme Court to reject the claim.
The piece argues that AI-generated “art” lacks the human effort and attention that make creative work meaningful. It then criticizes Mark Zuckerberg’s manifesto on AI’s positive future as an attempt by the tech leader to soothe public anger over data centers, job losses and the broader AI backlash.
Russian forces launched ballistic missiles, guided aerial bombs, and drones against Ukraine overnight on Aug. 11. Five people were killed and 20 injured in Zaporizhzhia, while one person was injured in Kyiv. Damage, fires, and power outages were reported in Zaporizhzhia, and a warehouse was damaged in Kyiv.
Russian attacks kill 5, injure 21 in Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
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VIDEO: Dead leaves, scorched lawns and struggling plants give Paris an autumnal appearance well before the season, as repeated heatwaves take a growing toll on urban vegetation.
VIDEO: Dead leaves, scorched lawns and struggling plants give Paris an autumnal appearance well before the season, as repeated heatwaves take a growing toll on urban vegetation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Novosibirsk after a working trip to Buryatia. His visit is focused on regional issues and the development of science and technology. The region’s governor, Andrey Travnikov, chairs the State Council commission on science.
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Since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has publicly pursued an aggressive campaign to bring the Federal Reserve in line with his wishes, departing from the modern convention of shielding the US central bank from political interference. He has pressed Fed Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates and tried to remove Governor Lisa Cook.
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Nintendo will raise the Switch 2’s price by $50 to $499.99 on September 1, 2026. Costco members can currently get the console at that price with a 256GB microSD Express card and a year of Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack, whose combined extras are worth more than $100.
Europe initially sought to curb Russia’s ability to fund its war in Ukraine through oil revenues with sanctions, legislation and price caps. As hundreds of ships helped Moscow evade the restrictions, Western governments increasingly turned to naval power and aggressive maritime enforcement. A Ukrainian register identified 1,404 shadow-fleet vessels by May 2026.
The ruble-denominated MOEX Index rose 0.53% to 2,293.32 points at the close of Monday’s main session, while the dollar-denominated RTS Index slipped 0.01% to 874.57. Analysts said higher oil prices and a weaker ruble supported the market.
Residents of Gelendzhik reported a citywide outage on August 10 while a warning of possible Ukrainian drone attacks remained in effect. Nearby villages and Novorossiysk also lost power, while more than 70 traffic lights failed in Krasnodar. Officials attributed the outage to an automated load-shedding system and said electricity should return within two hours. The outage came a week after a drone crashed on a beach near Gelendzhik, killing seven people, including four children.
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VIDEO: Aerial images show the dried-out banks of a pond in London, as the UK's Met Office says a new heatwave is set to hit southern and central England. According to provisional figures, last month was the driest July on record for England and Wales.
VIDEO: Aerial images show the dried-out banks of a pond in London, as the UK's Met Office says a new heatwave is set to hit southern and central England. According to provisional figures, last month was the driest July on record for England and Wales.
Jury selection begins today for Duane Keith Davis, known as Keffe D, who is charged with murder with a deadly weapon in the death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Davis, 63, has pleaded not guilty.
More than 445 attacks were recorded in the Novaya Kakhovka urban district of Kherson Region from August 3 to 9, acting district head Vladimir Oganesov said. Two civilians were wounded, while an unexploded UAV carrying ammunition was found. Apartment housing, a defunct enterprise, the power grid and roads were damaged.
Russian President Vladimir Putin joined a State Council Presidium meeting on public transportation by video link. He said fleet renewal alone cannot ensure convenient, safe and affordable service, calling for wider use of artificial intelligence, improved route networks and long-term procurement contracts. The law does not yet define a “guaranteed carrier,” an approach he said could be promising but might increase monopoly risks.
The WHO says the Democratic Republic of Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak began in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May. Some early cases were misattributed to malaria and typhoid. Government figures put confirmed cases at 4,200, including at least 1,900 deaths.
Justus Walker, a U.S. citizen farming in Russia, says migration officials found no grounds to deport him or his family. He called an earlier warning that his residence permit would be revoked a misunderstanding, and said the family plans to apply for Russian citizenship.
A multimillion-dollar power link between the United Kingdom and Ireland has been rerouted after Harry Potter fans objected that its planned path would cross a beach memorial honoring Dobby, the series’ beloved house-elf character.
Sweden’s security service said it had shut down a Russian spying operation that sought to influence decision-making and discredit Sweden, along with its EU and NATO allies.
Boeing will sell several units focused on flying-taxi and drone technology to Archer Aviation as the US planemaker concentrates on its core commercial and defense businesses.
Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected the 15-point roadmap to disarm Hamas, but the Trump administration is reportedly unbothered and sees the statement as election campaign rhetoric. Israeli strikes on Gaza appear to have paused, while plans for an International Stabilization Force base in Rafah remain scheduled.
Russian officials say at least 13 people, including a child, were killed and 75 injured in a Ukrainian drone strike on Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan. Ukraine’s armed forces said the city’s Taneco oil refinery was hit. Moscow said more than 450 Ukrainian drones were shot down across Russia overnight; the BBC has not independently verified the claims.
Iran released satellite images showing before-and-after views of sites it said were hit by missile strikes on US military facilities and locations linked to US interests in the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq and Syria. The images also included a UAE oil refinery. Iran gave no specific timing for the alleged strikes or the imagery.
Researchers say rising temperatures are shifting malaria transmission across Africa. Parts of southern Africa and the highlands of East Africa are becoming more suitable for transmission, while some areas of West Africa may become too hot, creating new challenges for health systems and disease control.
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebi says Iran’s armed forces possess advanced ballistic missiles able to alter course after launch to evade enemy air defenses. He described modern warfare as a contest in technological innovation driven by advances in science and artificial intelligence.
With less than three months remaining before Election Day, the general-election battle for control of the US Senate is fully underway after a turbulent summer and a series of decisions in Democratic contests.
Thousands of young people in India’s Jharkhand state marched toward the legislative assembly, demanding the cancellation of allegedly irregular civil service recruitment exams, a federal investigation and greater transparency. Police used water cannons on Monday as protesters tried to cross security barricades. The government suspended this year’s disputed exam and three commission members resigned, but protesters say their demands remain unmet.
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A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin is reportedly close to acquiring about one-third of Premier League club Liverpool. The investment would value the club at roughly $5.9bn. Liverpool and owner Fenway Sports Group have not commented.
Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi and Government of National Unity Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah said a unified military is essential to the country’s security, stability and sovereignty. They called for the army to operate under unified civilian leadership, with weapons placed under state and legal authority.
Safe Harbor Marinas, owned by Blackstone Infrastructure and described as the world’s largest marina owner and operator, is nearing a $1.5 billion agreement to acquire MarineMax, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ford is introducing an AI assistant through its Ford and Lincoln mobile apps. Linked to each customer’s vehicle, it can answer questions about fuel levels, cargo and towing capacity, owner’s-manual information and future service needs. A voice version built into vehicles is planned for 2027, with a rollout targeting up to 8 million owners.
The commander of Ukraine’s drone forces told The Associated Press that the number of targets struck in Crimea could rise sevenfold if Western funding arrived more quickly.
Global ocean surface temperatures reached a July record of 20.96C, according to the EU climate monitoring service, as developing El Niño conditions added to human-driven warming. Western Europe also endured record heat and prolonged dryness, fuelling severe wildfires and pushing rivers and water supplies under pressure.
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