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Iran Attacks on Civilians

In March, the US and Israel carried out three attacks on Tehran that may amount to war crimes, according to a report by Amnesty International. While the targets of the strikes - police stations and paramilitary compounds - may have been…

Tesla's Rare-Earth Free Motor

Elon Musk claims that Tesla's new Cybercab motor is rare-earth-free, but experts are skeptical about its significance. According to David Zhang, general secretary of the International Intelligent Vehicle Engineering Association, this move…

Mauritius Prime Minister Visit

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has invited British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham for talks on the disputed Chagos Islands, which are currently under a deal between Mauritius and the United Kingdom. In a letter, Muizzu expressed concern…

Leeds Injury Crisis Looms

Leeds is facing an injury setback as Luke James complained of hamstring and back pain during the warm-up against Brighton on Saturday, forcing him to sit out the match. Despite scans showing no new injuries, Leeds manager Daniel Farke…

Michelle Payne's Father Tribute

Michelle Payne's father, Paddy Payne, dropped her off at Loreto College in 1998 for her first day of secondary school. However, when Michelle couldn't find her name on the classroom lists, she was told that she hadn't been enrolled. This…

Restoring California's Santa Cruz Island

In 1980, conservationists began eradicating 21,500 feral sheep on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of Southern California, to restore the island's native plants and wildlife habitats. The eradication efforts lasted for seven years and…

US-Canada Trade Dispute

US President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on various goods from Canada in July, and later doubled tariffs on Canadian automobiles and auto parts to 50%. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney imposed tariffs between 15%…

UN Probe into Israeli Actions

Israeli military operations in southern Syria have become increasingly sustained and entrenched, according to a U.N. commission investigating Syria. Commissioner Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, presenting an update to the U.N. Human Rights Council on…

New Hampshire US Senate Election

New Hampshire voters went to the polls on Tuesday for primaries that will determine the Senate candidate for the state's open seat, a crucial contest for Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the upper chamber. The seat became available…

Death of Paddy Payne Sr

Paddy Payne Sr, the patriarch of the famous Australian racing family, has died at the age of 90. He is survived by his children, including Michelle Payne, who made history in 2015 when she became the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup…

Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss regional security and stability, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz has…

Medical Breakthrough Claimed

Rene Haas, chief executive of Arm Holdings, a UK-based chip designer, claims that artificial intelligence will find a cure for cancer within their lifetime. He believes that AI can solve complex problems, such as modeling the impact of DNA…

Pakistan Export-Led Growth Plan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan met with business leaders on Tuesday, seeking their input on how to increase export-led growth in the country. He emphasized that any economic growth must be driven by exports, stating "Whatever…

Monty Don Leaves Gardening Show

Monty Don, the 71-year-old presenter of Gardeners' World, announced on Tuesday that he will be leaving the show after a 23-year run. He has been hosting the program since 2003, first at Berryfields and then from his own garden, Longmeadow…

Chelsea Carabao Cup Team News

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has ruled out several key players for their Carabao Cup match against Leeds on September 9, 2026, including midfielder Enzo Caicedo due to an injury that isn't considered long-term. However, Alonso plans not to…

Family Plane Disappearance

Four members of a Florida family, including pilot Mario Lamar (80) and his wife Lili Lamar (79), as well as their grandchildren Sofia Sosa (28) and Christian Sosa (22), are missing after their private plane disappeared while flying from…

Decline of Japanese Buddhism

In Japan, a 370-year-old temple in Odawara is being sold for 482 million yen (€2.66 million), with the price including dismantling and delivery of its components to be fully restored elsewhere. The temple, set in manicured gardens on the…

Turkey's Presidential Politics Shifts

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the interim leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), has stated in an interview with Euronews that Ekrem İmamoğlu, the jailed Istanbul Mayor, is not a political prisoner. However, he also…

Spanish Cocaine Trafficking Ring

Spanish police have dismantled a major network that facilitated cocaine trafficking, arresting 21 people in several countries including Spain, the UAE, Egypt, the Netherlands, and Sweden. The "narcobank" is suspected of financing cocaine…

Liverpool Sponsorship Deal

Liverpool Football Club has announced a five-year sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, starting from June 1, 2027. This marks the end of a 17-year partnership with Standard Chartered, which will remain affiliated with the club as a…

Rome's Ancient Mosaic Discovery

Rome's largest ancient fresco and mosaic complex has been opened to the public for the first time, initially with limited access due to concerns about preserving the delicate artwork. The complex, which includes a grand semicircular…

Somali Pirate Activity Resurges

Somali pirates have resumed their activities off the coast of Somalia, with eight hijackings reported since late April, including two within a fortnight in August. The resurgence is attributed to a combination of factors, such as…

Mortgage Rate Hopes Dashed

Borrowers in the UK are facing higher mortgage rates after several major lenders announced rate increases in recent days. The Bank of England's decision to raise interest rates and the global economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war…

Russia Warns on Missile Deployment

The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States for deploying a new missile system in Norway, which they claim poses a threat to European Russia, including the capital city of Moscow. The system, which uses Mk-41 launchers…