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Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings
Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings
National Democrats step up support for Rep. Max Miller’s opponent
The Ohio Republican denies his ex-wife’s abuse allegations, but Democratic nominee Brian Poindexter has been added to the party’s “Red to Blue” program.
In test of Democratic Party's future, next stop is in battleground Wisconsin
Candidates are vying to win the first open gubernatorial seat since 2010.
U.S. oil tops $84 as Hormuz deal hopes dwindle and deadlock deepens
U.S. crude is back above $84 as last week's anticipation of a U.S.-Iran deal dissipates.
U.S. oil tops $84 as Hormuz deal hopes dwindle and deadlock deepens
U.S. crude is back above $84 as last week's anticipation of a U.S.-Iran deal dissipates.
At least 14 artisanal miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa, police say
Police in South Africa say at least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine
Wildfire Forces Evacuations in Big Sur, Along California’s Famed Northern Coast
A fire broke out near Highway 1 on Sunday and spread rapidly overnight, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.
Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting help
Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, killing at least nine civilians
Mars Bar from 1991 found - and it's 56% bigger than today's
The woman who found the chocolate bar during a house clearance compares it with today's Mars Bars.
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead
Wildfire at Indonesia's Mount Bromo mostly contained as smoke forces school closures
Indonesian firefighters have mostly contained a wildfire that has burned nearly 900 hectares in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt
Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt
Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
Call with No10 gives us hope, PC Harper's mother says
Debbie Adlam says she does not want a "special case" for her son, but for killers of emergency workers to be exempt.
Spain’s Complex Ties With Morocco Fuel Speculation Over Ceuta Migrant Surge
Rumors swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was exacerbated by the region’s complicated history.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
Can Immigration Agents Stop People Based on Appearance?
Jazmine Ulloa, our national reporter covering immigration, describes body-camera footage and other court evidence that federal agents used slurs and racially profiled people during immigration sweeps.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 deaths.
What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo
A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.
A.C. Vests and UV Parasols: East Asia Deploys Heat-Fighting Gadgets
The innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments are making cooling devices central to heat adaptation.
Will the Left Keep Winning in the Midwest? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
A.I. Offers Hope for Men With Infertility, Spotting ‘Hidden’ Sperm
New technology may make it easier for men with extremely low sperm counts to have biological children.
Will the Left Keep Winning in the Midwest? What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries.
The left and the middle continue to battle in Democratic primaries for governor in Wisconsin and Senate in Minnesota. In South Carolina, all eyes are on Darline Graham.
Should You Be Dating While Unemployed?
If you’re single and unemployed, it may make sense to prioritize job hunting. But that doesn’t have to mean putting your life on pause.
Should You Be Dating While Unemployed?
If you’re single and unemployed, it may make sense to prioritize job hunting. But that doesn’t have to mean putting your life on pause.
New Evidence Shows Agents Using Slurs, Bolstering Profiling Claims
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
The Era of Electric Motorcycles Has Arrived in Pakistan and Beyond
People are racing out to buy them worldwide as gasoline prices stay high. The Iran war has made Trump “salesman of the year,” said one executive in Lahore.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Congo Ebola death toll tops 2,000 in fastest spreading outbreak on record
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
The Perseids Meteor Shower Is Peaking. Here’s How to Watch.
The Perseids will be most active on Wednesday into Thursday morning, on the moonless night after a total solar eclipse.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
Trump refuses to back down as Supreme Court blocks major policies
The president is seeking ways around rulings on tariffs, birthright citizenship and the Fed. Experts say the moves don’t signal outright defiance, but they push the court’s limits.
In rural Texas, data center opposition is scrambling conservative tradition
A preference for small government has faded as Republican voters press leaders to block the massive projects.
As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
A rise in home equity to record levels has led many Americans to refinance their mortgages to pay their bills.
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France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week
France is banning unsolicited telemarketing calls starting next week following years of people's complaints
Trump hidden in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
The US president was moved from the old Air Force One to a military plane as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, US media say.
Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy looks on during his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)2026-08-11T08:41:39Z KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs, killing at least nine civilians,…
Colombia busca a desaparecidos tras un fuerte terremoto que mató a más de 100 personas
Personas buscan entre los escombros tras el terremoto que azotó Cali, Colombia, el lunes 10 de agosto de 2026. (Foto AP/Santiago Saldarriaga)2026-08-11T05:08:00Z BOGOTÁ (AP) — Las labores de búsqueda y rescate continuaban la madrugada del martes en decenas de ciudades y pueblos del oeste de Colombia después de que un potente terremoto sacudiera la…
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
Syrian President Bashar Assad, attends the closing session of the Arab Summit in Doha, Qatar, March 30, 2009. in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, file)2026-08-11T08:43:39Z DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — A Syrian court sentenced in absentia ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death on Tuesday for crimes against humanit…
Tyler Boebert arrested on child sexual exploitation charges
Tyler Boebert, U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert’s oldest son, has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.
Rescue efforts intensify as quake devastates western Colombia towns
Rescue teams rush to find survivors as western Colombia grapples with deadly earthquake devastation.
Swiatek to face Svitolina in Canadian Open semifinal
Former world no 1 Iga Swiatek cruised past Diana Shnaider to set up a clash with Elina Svitolina in Toronto.
US-Iran standoff sends oil up, dents stocks - Reuters
Oil prices rise, Asia stocks drift amid US-Iran stalemate Reuters
Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
What to know about the US primaries in Connecticut, Vermont, and Alabama
Four redrawn Alabama districts will hold special elections for US House nominees on Tuesday.
Treasury yields up as oil prices jump and investors await inflation data
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as investors await July's inflation data print amid ongoing Iran tensions.
Treasury yields up as oil prices jump and investors await inflation data
U.S. Treasury yields edged higher Tuesday as investors await July's inflation data print amid ongoing Iran tensions.
‘My father is in RSS’: India’s Gen Z confronts Modi-loving parents at home
Families divided as children of BJP supporters demand education reforms and reject politics of hate.
Bashar al-Assad, Atef Najib sentenced to death in landmark Syria trial
This is a breaking news story.
Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Trump sends conflicting signals on Iran strategy
Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack
Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for violators
A person uses his phone near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)2026-08-11T07:53:02Z PARIS (AP) — France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.The l…
At least 14 artisanal miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa, police say
2026-08-11T08:07:04Z JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine in South Africa, police said Tuesday.They said the miners were found dead at a mine near the city of Rustenburg, around 130 kilometers (80 miles) northwest of Johannesburg.Police did not immediately give more details on the circum…
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.
Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment
His comments come shortly after deadly Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine overnight.
Iran threat prompted secret Trump flight from Turkiye: Reports
Trump reportedly used catering cart to switch planes, unbeknownst to the press pool and some White House staff.
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Strait of Hormuz claim meets crude reality
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the U.S. Navy has "100%" control of the Strait of Hormuz. Markets don't think so.
Ukraine’s 40-day campaign has not brought the war closer to an end
Kyiv is facing a brutal Russian response as its air defence missile stocks dwindle.
Indonesian officials race to contain wildfires as dozens of schools shut
Cloud-seeding aircraft have been deployed as dozens of schools remain closed due to poor air quality.
More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts
The firm says it will refocus on its social media mission, which includes a controversial service that sells faster access to Trump's market-moving posts.
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for violators
France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches
Congo says 2,000 people have died in Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record
Congo says 2,000 people have died in Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record
What is the US spending all their war money on?
Why is the US Pentagon asking for more money for the war on Iran?
Fact check: Trump makes numerous false and misleading claims about vaccines and autism
Brickbat: Stop Asking Questions
In England, London's Metropolitan Police investigated reporter Jack Grove after he and others raised questions about possible plagiarism and résumé embellishment by Jason Arday, a professor at the University of Cambridge. Arday, who has since resigned, complained after Grove emailed him several questions about those issues, and police spent four mo…
The Roboguard Revolution Is Short-Circuiting
alternative_right shares a report from 404 Media: Robotics companies promise that video-camera-toting security robots can deter and detect crime. But many companies are rethinking the approach after a trail of canceled contracts and questions about whether the artificial intelligence-powered bots are meeting the needs of businesses and local govern…
Amber heat health alerts in place for almost all of England as next heatwave hits
The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.
Amber heat health alerts in place for almost all of England as next heatwave hits
The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
Australia PM under fire for remarks on Japanese counterpart's melon gifts
An ex-Japanese envoy said the "sexist" comments "betrayed the close bond" between the countries.
Texas brothers gunned down while backing car into driveway, allegedly by ‘ticking timebomb’ neighbor
Two Texas brothers died within 12 hours of each other after being gunned down while backing up their car, allegedly by their neighbor – who has been described as a “ticking timebomb” by cops.
What We Know About the Earthquake in Colombia
The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
Mass grave with 25 bodies found in Sudan’s Kurmuk after army retakes town
Officials accuse the Rapid Support Forces of carrying out the killings, saying grave held remains of children and women.
Ingebrigtsen wins 5,000m gold at European championships, Hunt takes women's 100m
Jakob Ingebrigtsen has showed plenty of kick on his comeback from injury by winning his fourth consecutive 5,000-meters title at the European championships in Birmingham
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest on record
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest on record
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest on record
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest on record
Man, 29, arrested in police raid over racist traffic-cone attack
Police are investigating after a traffic cone was thrown at a delivery driver following an anti-immigration protest in Glasgow last month.
Oil prices climb further, while Asian shares are mixed
Shares are mixed in Asia, while oil prices are holding steady after gaining 5% due to questions over when the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and get the global flow of crude going again
For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is running in a special election where his main opponent is a man dressed like a dustbin
14 illegal miners dead, scores injured at disused South Africa mine, police say - Reuters
14 illegal miners dead, scores injured at disused South Africa mine, police say Reuters
14 illegal miners dead, scores injured at disused South Africa mine, police say - Reuters
14 illegal miners dead, scores injured at disused South Africa mine, police say Reuters
Oil rises as Iran and US trade demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim reuters.com
Oil rises as Iran and US trade demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Oil steadies near one-week highs as US-Iran peace deal hopes dim reuters.com
London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
Health workers in protective gear wave inside an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Dieudonne Dirole)2026-08-11T07:18:58Z BUNIA, Congo (AP) — At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo’s Ebola outbreak that is the fastest growing on record, according to the latest government data.Data pu…
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says - Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says - Reuters
BRICS nations discuss linking payment systems and CBDCs, RBI chief says Reuters
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Intel upsizes stock offering to $20 billion at $95 per share as AI demand accelerates
Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.
Intel upsizes stock offering to $20 billion at $95 per share as AI demand accelerates
Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.
Intel upsizes stock offering to $20 billion at $95 per share as AI demand accelerates
Technology giants have shelled out trillions to support insatiable AI demand and the infrastructure buildout.
Meet Liverpool's rising star who can only play friendlies
The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?
Meet Liverpool's rising star who can only play friendlies
The emergence of teenage defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe has been one of the main storylines of Liverpool's pre-season - but why can the 18-year-old only play friendly matches?
Donald Trump says replacing Gianni Infantino would be a ‘terrible mistake’
Trump's comments are the first time he has spoken in FIFA president's defence since FFE plans were leaked on July 28.
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid - Reuters
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid Reuters
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid - Reuters
Johannesburg's water crisis angers voters, drives rich off-grid Reuters
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
A children's hospital has also been struck in Kyiv, according to Ukraine's state emergency service.
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Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
Ohtani scores go-ahead run in 7th, Dodgers rally to beat Royals 6-5 in Tarik Skubal's home debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Kansas City 6-5 for only their second victory in 10 games
Tarik Skubal struggles with control but bounces back and has 'a ton of fun' in Dodgers home debut
Although Tarik Skubal didn’t meet his own high standards for execution in his first home start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was proud that he fought to keep his team in a game it eventually managed to win after he left
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions
Red Sox score bizarre run on sacrifice fly without tagging up from 3rd base
Anthony Seigler scored from third base on a sacrifice fly by the Boston Red Sox — without ever tagging up
Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite - Reuters
Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite Reuters
Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite - Reuters
Taiwan, South Korea drive Asian equity outflows in July as AI worries bite Reuters
Yemen’s Houthis launch ballistic missile attacks on al-Makha and Marib
The latest attacks come just a day after Houthi rebels targeted al-Makha and its port, killing seven people.
Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise - Reuters
Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise Reuters
Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise - Reuters
Colombia rescue efforts press on after quake, death toll expected to rise Reuters
Maresca on Guardiola, captaincy dilemma & AI masterclasses
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.
Maresca on Guardiola, captaincy dilemma & AI masterclasses
New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.
Gold eases from over two-month peak, inflation reports in focus - Reuters
Gold gains for third session, inflation reports in focus Reuters
Gold eases from over two-month peak, inflation reports in focus - Reuters
Gold gains for third session, inflation reports in focus Reuters
Marine vet, retired firefighter suffers permanent brain damage after allegedly eating contaminated oysters at Illinois steakhouse: lawsuit
A Marine Corps veteran and retired Illinois firefighter has been hospitalized for more than a year with permanent brain injuries allegedly caused by eating raw oysters.
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation - Reuters
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation Reuters
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation - Reuters
China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation Reuters
Oil prices hold steady after jumping 5%, while Asian shares are mixed
An employee walks past near the screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)2026-08-11T05:25:04Z BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia, while oil prices were holding steady Tuesday after jumping the day before as uncertainty persi…
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
The SpaceX logo is displayed on a building, May 26, 2020, at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)2026-08-11T05:21:35Z HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace said Tuesday it has signed a contract with SpaceX to send its first satellites into orbit aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission in…
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Trump secretly switched to different plane in Turkey amid Iran threat
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, President Trump secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source, as the U.S. grappled with a threat from Iran.
Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027
The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize
There were no winning tickets sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize
With no winner since May, the Powerball grand prize ballooned to the eighth largest in history.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize
With no winner since May, the Powerball grand prize ballooned to the eighth largest in history.
Gap between children's swimming skills revealed. Search for your school
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?
Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed
How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?
Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under-pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.
School uniform rules must go further, charity says
A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
Michael Sheen investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.
Taxi Drivers Rarely Die of Alzheimer's
An anonymous reader shares a report from The Conversation, written by Hatim Sharif, a civil and environmental engineer who has "spent more than two decades staring at maps" and spatial data. Sharif finds one connection especially fascinating: the link between spatial reasoning and why taxi drivers seem to have lower rates of Alzheimer's. From the r…
Families under pressure to find food in summer
Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.
Isle of Man 'very well placed' for solar eclipse
The island is particularly well placed to see the celestial spectacle, sitting just outside the path of totality.
Somali referee arrives for UEFA Super Cup after World Cup exclusion
Somali referee Omar Artan will make history as the first non-European referee to officiate the UEFA Super Cup.
Royal Golden Guernsey Goats join conservation herd
The six-month-old goats are welcomed by the Governor of Guernsey.
Where to enjoy the partial eclipse spectacle
Venues gear up to help people enjoy the partial eclipse safely from South West vantage spots.
'Day turned into dusk' in 1999 total solar eclipse
Those who saw the eclipse describe the "eerie" moment birds stopped singing.
KT Tunstall returns to the Fringe 30 years on with ground-breaking musical
A new play The Singer brings deaf and hearing performers together in a show at this year's Fringe.
Dodgers muster just enough to beat Royals, salvaging Tarik Skubal's Dodger Stadium debut
Tarik Skubal gives up four hits and three runs while striking out six in his first game at Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers during a 6-5 win over Kansas City.
My brother was found dead but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.
DiJonai Carrington breaks silence on Sophie Cunningham drama, bringing ‘white privilege’ concerns to WNBA
Carrington called it “unfortunate” that her attempt to deny a layup by Cunningham -- during the Sky's loss to the Fever on Saturday -- occurred the way it did, while noting that it has always been her style of play.
Family watches helplessly as Colombia quake destroys home
A family documents the moment a magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits, and destroys their home.
Great-grandad with cancer risks his health to help others on 460-mile journey
John Eryl Parry was diagnosed with cancer after he fell off a ladder and was taken to hospital.
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.
Hormuz Deadlock: Where oil prices could head next as prospects for an imminent deal fade
Oil traders keep clinging to hope that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. That won't last forever.
Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds
It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.
Australia's central bank warns further hike 'quite possible' after holding rates steady - Reuters
Australian central bank holds rates but keeps hike on table Reuters
Australia's central bank warns further hike 'quite possible' after holding rates steady - Reuters
Australian central bank holds rates but keeps hike on table Reuters
U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.
U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.
U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani
A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
The earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
The earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy’s sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
Workers pick wine grapes during the harvest in Corte Franca, northern Italy, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)2026-08-11T04:25:29Z CORTE FRANCA, Italy (AP) — Workers fan out before dawn to clip clusters of grapes destined to be transformed into Italy’s prized Franciacorta sparkling wine a full 10 days earlier than anticipated, as s…
Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
People search through the rubble after an earthquake struck Cali, Colombia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Santiago Saldarriaga)2026-08-11T04:24:17Z BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Search and rescue efforts were underway early Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake struck the region, killing at least 111 peo…
Trump’s media company reports $238m loss
Trump Media & Technology Group earns less than $2m in Q2.
Liberty turned season around after rock-bottom loss to Fever
About 3 ½ weeks ago, the Liberty got rocked by the Indiana Fever, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back.
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels - Reuters
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels Reuters
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels - Reuters
Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels Reuters
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead
Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region - Reuters
Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region Reuters
Drone attack kills one in Russia's Voronezh region, Wildberries warehouse ablaze - Reuters
Drone attack kills one in Russia's Voronezh region, Wildberries warehouse ablaze Reuters
Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region - Reuters
Indonesia races to contain fires as haze spreads across region Reuters
Drone attack kills one in Russia's Voronezh region, Wildberries warehouse ablaze - Reuters
Drone attack kills one in Russia's Voronezh region, Wildberries warehouse ablaze Reuters
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
Minnesota primary is latest Democratic proxy fight for Senate and a test for Trump-backed hopefuls
Democratic socialist tries to beat governor’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin primary for governor
Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help
Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, killing at least nine civilians
Darnell Mooney has chance to reset with Giants amid roster battle
Now healthy and still just 28 years old, has a chance at a reset.
Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack
National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock - Reuters
Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock Reuters
Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock - Reuters
Morning Bid: Middle East deadlock Reuters
Scoreboard error leads to double-play that throws Blue Jays-Red Sox game into chaos
The incorrect number of outs shown on the Rogers Centre scoreboard sent the game spiraling into chaos that led to a more than 15-minute delay as the umps tried to ascertain the situation.
Kodai Senga gets first MLB save in place of injured closer — but Mets teammate costs him keepsake ball
Senga pitched a scoreless ninth and wanted the baseball as a keepsake from his first MLB save.
US breaks 132-year record for hottest month ever in July
The average temperature in the lower 48 states in July was 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century average.
PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.
Tarik Skubal gives up 3 runs in 5 innings, leaves with Dodgers trailing in his home debut
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal reacts between batters during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)2026-08-11T04:05:12Z LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tarik Skubal yielded three runs on four hits while pitching five innings in the back-to-back Cy…
For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface
Nigel Farage, Leader of Britain's Reform UK party, attends a press conference in London, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)2026-08-11T04:02:24Z LONDON (AP) — Nigel Farage depicts himself as an outsider taking on the establishment, but now the tables have turned.The leader of anti-immigration party Reform UK is running in an election as th…
Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect
(AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin)2026-08-11T04:03:17Z The first night in a new place is always the same for Robinson Leoni: He takes longer to fall asleep, wakes up more often during the night and gets less sleep overall.At home he averages seven hours. The first night away — with or without earplugs and regardless of the bed’s quality — his smartwa…
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong poses for a photo Friday, July 24, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)2026-08-11T04:05:35Z The latest battle over the Democratic ideological divide this year shifts to the upper Midwest on Tuesday as nominating contests for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. senator in Minnesota pit left-wing cand…
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
U.S. Rep. John Larson D-Conn., attends a campaign event, Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bristol, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)2026-08-11T04:07:15Z Connecticut Democrats are choosing whether to stick with U.S. Rep. John Larson, a longstanding fixture in the state’s politics, or embrace a generational change by choosing a far younger replacement. Larson…
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures greets members of the public after speaking at the Washington Brief series, hosted by the Montgomery Regional Chamber of Commerce, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)2026-08-11T04:08:50Z DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Republicans aiming to flip Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District after redrawing the h…
As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it’s doubling down on Truth Social and the president
President Donald Trump holds up an image taken from his Truth Social account at an event about coal, Thursday, June 4, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson,File)2026-08-11T04:01:06Z NEW YORK (AP) — The president’s media company has tried its hand at a half-dozen new lines of business to lift i…
Democratic socialist tries to beat governor’s pick in chaotic Wisconsin primary for governor
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, center, campaigns with Democratic candidate for Governor David Crowley, right, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)2026-08-11T04:00:54Z MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the party establishment’s chosen candidate who revived his campaign after another leading con…
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., leans over to hear a reporter's question following at a candidate event for hopefuls vying in a special Republican primary to replace her late brother Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on November ballots, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Florence, S.C. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard)2026-08-11T04:04:39Z COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Just two mont…
Minnesota primary is latest Democratic proxy fight for Senate and a test for Trump-backed hopefuls
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, greets supporters during a campaign event at the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Twin Cities Office in Minneapolis, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)2026-08-11T04:01:04Z MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The factional fight gripping the Democratic Party goes to Minnesota on Tuesda…
Jake Whisenant, Who Raced Up Yosemite’s El Capitan at Record Speed, Dies in a Fall
Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.
Steve Hilton unveils bold economic plan to stop spread of socialism in California
Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton announced a sweeping new economic plan Monday that would controversially suspend some of California’s most stringent regulations for a decade to kickstart a building boom across the state. “For 10 years, California will have one overriding priority: build again,” Hilton said in a speech prepared for t…
Bonehead Shake Shack employee held coworkers at gunpoint and returned to work two days later: prosecutors
The Phoenix man allegedly led one worker to a walk-in cooler at gunpoint then forced the store manager to open the store's safe and give him about $2800.
Anthropic just rolled out a tool that'll decimate some people's dreams of writing AI novels undetected
Fire rages after drone strikes Libya’s largest oil refinery
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.
Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.
Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.
At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a “fundamental breach of trust” with the institutions world soccer’s governing body serves
In a Sweltering Summer, These Italians Want Romans to Curl
By setting up a curling rink in the shadow of the Colosseum, sports officials hope to capitalize on the fresh popularity of the Winter Olympics phenomenon. Even in a heat wave and without any ice.
France Bans Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls
Companies will no longer be allowed to advertise goods and services through cold calls without previous consent from consumers.
Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats
President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
Trump Said to Have Secretly Used Military Jet to Leave Turkey Amid Threats
President Trump hid in an airport catering cart and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
Firefighting in New Forest to continue for several days
One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.
Firefighting in New Forest to continue for several days
One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.
Firefighting in New Forest to continue for several days
One woman says she thought her family's car might go up in flames as the fire took hold on Sunday.
Typhoon Dolphin floods central China, puts Beijing on alert for heavy rain - Reuters
Typhoon Dolphin's vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China Reuters
Typhoon Dolphin floods central China, puts Beijing on alert for heavy rain - Reuters
Typhoon Dolphin's vast storm system pushes inland, threatens central China Reuters
Bills execs push back on negative narratives around new $2.2 billion stadium
Bills’ executives pushed back on the negative narratives surrounding the new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium after fans voiced their complaints on social media about obstructed-view seats to the size of the scoreboard at the new Western New York venue.
Trio of pistol-wielding crooks tie up workers at ritzy NYC cocktail bar, steal nearly $30K of booze, cash, and DJ equipment: cops
The trio of robbers confined the Obvio Cocktail Bar staffers inside separate bathrooms and bound their hands bound with electrical cords and tape.
Senior citizen swindled out of nearly $100K in crypto transfers
An 89-year-old retiree was swindled out of more than than $97,000 in a crypto theft scheme, cops said. William Ly, 26, of Simi Valley was arrested Aug. 4 on suspicion of financial elder abuse, grand theft and identity theft following a months-long investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office. William Ly, 26, stole more than...
Trump reportedly used catering truck to sneak off Air Force One amid Iranian threats
Trump reportedly underwent an elaborate plan to hide his flight from Turkey to the United Kingdom last month using a catering food truck and a military aircraft
Former NBA player throws Monta Ellis under the bus for ridiculous Steph Curry claim
Jeff Teague had the same reaction that probably every person on the planet had upon hearing Monta Ellis’ claim. Ellis, the former high-scoring Golden State Warriors guard, controversially declared on Sunday that the Warriors would’ve had the same success had he replaced Steph Curry. Teague, Ellis’ teammate with the Indiana Pacers in 2016-2017 wasn’…
49ers rookie wide receiver’s hands become biggest topic at training camp
Brock Purdy could have a new toy. Kyle Shanahan might have a new weapon. George Kittle may have a pretty formidable new running mate. De’Zhaun Stribling, the San Francisco 49ers’ rookie 2nd-round pick, is drawing raves in camp so far, earning praise from cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, nickelback Upton Stout and wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson…
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded at least 2,000 deaths among confirmed cases, the fastest growing on record
Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
Humpback whale sinks family’s sailboat in Alaska: ‘Heard a giant thud’
An Alaska family found themselves treading water after a massive humpback whale rammed into their boat and sank it last month. Tania Lewis said she and her family had fallen asleep after a day of sailing in Glacier Bay on July 29 when the leviathan rocked the boat around 11:30 p.m. “[We] heard a giant...
Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for 2027 - Reuters
Vietnam's VinSpace signs SpaceX launch deal for 2027 Reuters
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