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Russia introduced a ban on diesel exports on Wednesday as part of a raft of ​measures to support the domestic fuel market after systematic Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries triggered gasoline shortages and ‌price spikes. Drivers in many regions are facing hours-long lines to refuel, as intensifying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure squeeze supplies of…

Thailand’s parliament passed an amnesty bill on Wednesday (Jul 8) benefitting hundreds of activists found guilty over the last 20 years, but not those sentenced for corruption or violating the royal insult law. The bill covers members of both the conservative, royalist “Yellow Shirts” and the “Red Shirts” who backed populist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rival…

A CAT-themed Instagram troll is suing after claiming armed Secret Service agents blocked her from a JD Vance event. Amanda McGonigle says she was singled out because of her satirical posts mocking the vice president. The 37-year-old had registered to attend Vance’s event in Bangor, Maine, where he was speaking about healthcare fraud. But while waiting in…

The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States. The US Supreme Court’s recent decision to leave birthright citizenship intact offers relief to thousands of Indian families, even as the political battle over who deserves to be American is far from over. When…

The wreckage of a K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane has been recovered from the Arabian Sea after a 12-hour search, following its disappearance en route from Sharjah to Karachi. The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that went missing off the coast of Pakistan has been located and recovered from the Arabian Sea, while search…

Former Defence Minister Al Carns has said he will not stand for the Labour leadership and urged his party to get behind Andy Burnham. He told Sky News a leadership contest was “not the best use of Labour’s time” and in his view “we need to get on board” with Burnham. Carns’s decision means Burnham is the…

US President Donald Trump has offered to give Ukraine the right to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, which could help Kyiv defend against Russia’s ballistic missile attacks. “We are gonna give you a licence to make Patriots,” Trump told Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky during Wednesday’s Nato summit in Ankara. “I think they can produce them very quickly once we…

Military spokesman warns fighters ‘we will chase you, we will hurt you’ amid the spate of deadly ambushes. Rebel fighters in southwestern Pakistan have killed 18 police officers and 11 soldiers in separate attacks, the military has said. The latest attacks, which unfolded in the province of Balochistan, have brought the death toll since Monday to 42…

Trump’s remarks came aboard the Air Force One plane, after the reporters he was interacting with were asked to shut the blinds next to their seats. US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that Iran poses him a threat all the time and that he was “number 1” on the country’s list. His remarks came aboard the…

By Wednesday, US President Donald Trump signalled there was little hope of reviving the agreement, saying the ceasefire was effectively “over”. The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has effectively collapsed after weeks of military exchanges that steadily chipped away at the agreement, culminating in US President Donald Trump’s declaration on Wednesday that the truce is…

Labour Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said officials have already issued multiple subpoenas as part of the large-scale probe into suspected labour trafficking and abuse of foreign worker programmes. The Donald Trump administration has launched its first major probe into alleged fraud linked to H-1B and PERM employment visas, with a senior federal official naming IT giant…

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in ​the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire. After a day in which huge crowds mourned Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that they are heeding U.S. calls to ‌spend more to defend Europe even as President Donald Trump said he felt let down and renewed his push to control Greenland. Leaders were convening for a summit in the capital…

The United States has charged Lawrence Bishnoi, the imprisoned head of an Indian criminal gang, and his North American deputy with directing the 2023 murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep ​Singh Nijjar in Canada, which plunged relations between Ottawa and New Delhi into crisis. A ‌federal indictment unsealed in Los Angeles alleges Bishnoi and Satinderjeet Singh, also…

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they came from ​two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday before sobbing tears of relief at the final ‌whistle. The holders were trailing 2-0 and 11 minutes from a shock defeat, but goals by Cristian Romero, Messi and two…

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its crude ​oil pipeline to the western Red Sea coast, five sources close to the matter said, enabling the kingdom and possibly neighbours ‌to transport more oil without crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The East-West pipeline was built in the early 1980s and has become crucial since the start…

Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s largest oil refinery in Omsk, deep in Siberia, on Monday in what would be one of Ukraine’s ​longest-range attacksof the war, Kyiv’s military said on Monday. Local Russian authorities confirmed the strike. In ‌a statement, Ukraine’s General Staff said that the strike had caused a fire at the Omsk refinery, located around 2,700…

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday warned that artificial intelligence is developing faster than anyone can ‌keep up, calling for globally harmonised rules to reduce potential risks – especially to children. “A technology that can reshape economies, transform the world of work, sway elections and tilt the balance of security is being deployed faster than anyone, including…

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding guests are pulling back the curtain on how the couple shared private moments of whispers and laughs during the unforgettable celebration. “Taylor and Travis looked completely relaxed, even with everything going on,” one attendee exclusively told Page Six of the wedding, which had a massive guest list of 1,000 loved ones.…

The Donald Trump administration is preparing a series of immigration rule changes that could significantly alter the H-1B visa programme, employment-based green cards and student visa regulations in the United States. The proposals, outlined in the latest regulatory agendas issued by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of State (DOS),…

The aircraft was travelling from Sharjah in the UAE to Karachi when it reported a navigation system issue. A Pakistan Cargo aircraft with five crew members on board went missing on Tuesday evening after losing radar contact near Karachi, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said. The aircraft was travelling from Sharjah in the UAE to Karachi when…

The High Court dismissed all 97 allegations brought by six claimants against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail. Prince Harry on Tuesday (Jul 7) lost his high-profile case against the Daily Mail’s publisher for alleged unlawful information gathering in yet another blow to the estranged royal as he begins a fraught five-day trip back to the…

If successful, DeepSeek’s expansion into semiconductor development would mark a major strategic shift for a company widely hailed in China as the country’s AI champion, potentially adding to challenges faced by Chinese tech giant Huawei. Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, according to three people familiar with the matter, a push that could reduce…

George E. Johnson Sr., a pioneer in Black hair care whose multimillion-dollar business was the first Black-owned company to be listed on the American Stock Exchange, has died at age 99, according to his family. Johnson died Monday at his home in downtown Chicago. A cause of death was not released. Johnson and his late wife and…

Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels traded accusations on Tuesday after an encounter near the disputed Senkaku islands — also known as the Diaoyu…

Explosions occurred near the Four Seasons hotel in the Syrian capital as French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a landmark visit. Syria’s Interior Ministry confirmed that a series of explosions rocked the capital, Damascus, on Tuesday amid a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron. Local reports indicated that the blasts, which wounded at least 18 people, happened…

French hard-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she will run for the presidency in 2027, and appeal to the country’s highest court against an embezzlement conviction that requires her to wear an electronic tag for a year. “The campaign begins tonight,” she told French TV in a combative primetime interview. The National Rally (RN) leader said…

Microsoft (MSFT.O), said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or ​about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to five studios as it looks to ‌boost returns after years of heavy investment in the division. The restructuring of its gaming division will involve 3,200 job cuts, including laying off 1,600…

Italy’s defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S. President Donald ​Trump again goaded erstwhile ally Giorgia Meloni, the ‌Italian prime minister. Meloni last month accused Trump of fabricating a story about her after the U.S. president told an Italian TV channel that ​she had “begged” him to take a photo with…

NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals ​worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday to show they are heeding U.S. calls to spend ‌more to defend Europe before joining President Donald Trump for a summit. European governments will announce the deals at a NATO defence industry forum before Trump flies in to meet Turkish…

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia is a fundraising juggernaut, raising more than $81 million so far this cycle ​and holding nearly $33 million in campaign cash, or $30 million more than his opponent in the November election, Republican Representative Mike Collins. It might not matter anymore. Ossoff’s financial edge in ‌a state that President Donald Trump…

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam, a US territory located in the western Pacific Ocean. The storm brought powerful winds and heavy rain to the Northern Mariana Islands. Super Typhoon Bavi arrived in the US Pacific Island territories of Guam and the Northern Marianas, bringing torrential rains and hurricane-force winds, with the authorites reporting “major” damages.…

Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” came true at her Madison Square Garden wedding. The pop star walked down “an extra long aisle” to a string quartet version of her 2008 hit “Love Story,” ahead of exchanging vows with her now-husband, Travis Kelce, Us Weekly reported. Swift and Kelce were both highly emotional as they exchanged their vows, the…

Iranians loyal to the regime called for the assassination of President Trump during the funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday. Footage from the streets of Tehran showed a group of sycophants honoring Khamenei by hurling stones at a billboard that showed Trump with a bullet aimed at his head — and the…

Riots at a prison in western Sri Lanka have killed 26 people, seven of them guards, and injured more than 100. The two days of violence at Negombo Prison, in a coastal town north of Colombo, began with clashes between two groups of inmates. Prisoners are alleged to have grabbed guards’ guns on Sunday. Two people were…

Canada has chosen a German defence company to build its navy’s new submarine fleet, in the largest military procurement deal in Canadian history. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Monday that the government had chosen the company TKMS for the multi-billion dollar, 12-vessel contract. The announcement comes just before Carney leaves for a Nato summit in Turkey,…

A summary of a proposed “Libya Reunification Plan” showed it would set out a 36-month transitional power-sharing arrangement under a body called the Government of National Consensus and Presidential Council. After mediating an interim ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, Pakistan has reportedly turned to Libya to further its peacemaking efforts. Islamabad is quietly mediating…

US President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that he preferred a diplomatic solution but insisted the US retained the ability to strike key Iranian infrastructure if necessary. United States President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, declaring that the US is prepared to completely dismantle the country’s infrastructure “in a small part…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked President Trump to curb Turkish President Erdogan’s anti-Israel rhetoric and hold off on arms sales that would modernize Turkey’s air force. As President Trump gets ready to sit down with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan this week, on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has…

The attack came after a one-week agreement between the US and Iran to halt attacks in the strait expired, raising concerns about the MoU. An oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an “unknown projectile” on Monday, sparking a fire, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. It…

Calling the matter “hypothetical”, the New Zealand PM said any decision regarding a Khalistan referendum would depend on police assessments of potential risks. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday addressed concerns over the Khalistan issue and stated his government will not tolerate criminal behaviour. He said that while New Zealand values free speech, any intimidation…

Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march organised by the Communist Party ​of Turkey (TKP) on Sunday, ahead of an alliance summit in Ankara next week, ‌the party said in a statement. Turkey will host leaders from the 32 allied countries, as well as officials from NATO’s partners, in Ankara…

The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, which begins on Monday, is set to frame the Philippines 2028 presidential race and deepen a schism between two ​storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into turmoil. The outcome will not only determine whether Duterte could run for the presidency, it will also test ‌confidence in the…

Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as ‌part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what Housing Minister Steve Reed called “dodgy funding”. Last year, the government ordered a review into foreign financial interference in politics after a former politician in Reform ​UK was jailed for taking…

Juan Zapata had just eaten dinner in his fifth-floor apartment overlooking the Caribbean and was about to take a shower when he was thrown ​across the room by the force of the twin earthquakes that ripped across Venezuela’s coast 10 days ago. He spent two days and seven hours trapped in the rubble, wedged ‌between two pieces…

The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the ​striker to face Belgium in Monday’s last-16 clash after U.S. President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. The move thrust FIFA’s disciplinary process into…

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with ​a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that “communists” could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted ‌as his achievements. After a storm-related delay of nearly two hours, Trump appeared on the National Mall…

Posters and graffiti at the Grand Mosalla even called for the assassination of Trump and Netanyahu, with similar slogans echoing the crowd. Calls for the killing of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reverberated through Tehran’s packed Grand Mosalla prayer complex as Iran’s top political and military leadership reappeared in public for the…

Former Dem political darling Calla Walsh attended attended the funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday, declaring that he was the “greatest anti-imperialist leader” in a propaganda video while covering up in a hijab and traditional garb. Walsh, 22, who has been previously arrested for antisemitic vandalism in the US, spoke with Iran’s PressTV to…

The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite ongoing scrutiny from Germany’s domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel says the far-right party is ready to govern after strong polling gains. Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reaffirmed its ambition to govern the country. Wrapping up the party’s national convention in Erfurt, the capital of the eastern…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised “unequivocally” for comments he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week. The leader had made an appearance on the Bush Deep podcast with comedian Nikki Osborne, who asked him during a 20-minute interview whether he would “shag, marry or date” Minogue, actress Nicole Kidman or entertainer…

UKRAINE has warned that Russian forces may be deliberately dumping anthrax-infected cattle carcasses in occupied areas – sparking bioweapon fears. According to a warning from Kyiv’s military intelligence, Russian troops have been dumping anthrax-diseased livestock near groundwater sources across occupied Ukraine. Many sites lie a short distance from homes, farms, rivers, and communal wells. Hundreds of livestock…

Maritime trade between Iran and Qatar resumed after a roughly five-month suspension, Iran’s commercial attaché in Doha told state media on Sunday (July 5). An interim deal between Tehran and Washington signed last month announced the end of hostilities after a four-month conflict and mandated a return to pre-war maritime traffic in the Gulf. However, transit in…

Talks will cover bilateral projects since last year’s retreat and the impact of the Middle East crisis. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Jakarta for his second Singapore-Indonesia leaders’ retreat with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Monday (Jul 6). The retreat reaffirms bilateral ties and both governments’ commitment to deepening cooperation, the Prime Minister’s Office said in…

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy had recently alerted that Moscow was likely planning further large-scale attacks. Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under attack by Russian ballistic missiles early Monday morning, the country’s air force said, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Many civilians are feared dead. The fresh…

A major oil terminal in Russia’s north-western city of St Petersburg was struck overnight by Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The Ukrainian president described it as key “infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia’s war”. Ukraine also said a major Russian naval base in the region was hit. St Petersburg Governor Aleksandr Beglov said the city had been…

America 250, you’re a firework. Thousands of spectators decked out in red, white and blue gathered across the Big Apple to watch the 50th Annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show — a dazzling spectacle that was nothing short of a patriotic pyrotechnic miracle. The sparkling showcase kicked off at 9:02 p.m. after being brought forward due…

The fleet will conduct “law enforcement patrols” in the area, China’s Coast Guard said in a statement, adding it would strengthen such patrols in what it called China’s jurisdictional waters. China said on Saturday (Jul 4) it had launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, drawing a sharp response from Taipei after a task force…

Trump struck a confident tone while discussing his relationship with the Israeli PM Netanyahu, saying, “We get along very good.” US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “knows who the boss is” as he revealed that the Israeli leader has requested a White House meeting that could take place in the coming weeks, US…

A protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, is organizing global demonstrations on July 5 to raise awareness of escalating crackdowns by Pakistani security forces. A protest movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) has called for demonstrations around the world on July 5, with organisers seeking to…

Trump offered to help resolve the Ukraine war in calls with Putin and Zelenskiy. Putin claimed battlefield gains, while Zelenskiy called his discussion “very good. US President Donald Trump has offered to help find a solution to the war in Ukraine during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said, while also holding a…

The possible meeting comes amid reports of tensions between the two leaders over efforts to end the war against Iran that the US and Israel started in late February. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu could visit the White House as early as next week, US President Donald Trump told Axios on Saturday, adding that the prime minister “knows who…

From passports and visas to proof of funds and hotel bookings, Indian travellers should keep key documents ready before flying to Thailand. Thailand remains a popular destination among Indian travellers, but those planning a trip may need to pay closer attention to entry requirements before departure. On July 2, the Indian Embassy in Bangkok issued an advisory…

Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was killed on February 28 – the day the US and Israel began striking Iran, triggering a war in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat to Iran, claiming that he could eliminate the remaining leadership in the country with just “one shot” during the…

The allegations involve Raza Dar, who, the news agency PTI, citing police sources, said, is the grandson of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan has taken a dramatic new turn, with investigators now examining whether a cryptocurrency dispute worth…

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with ​a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that “communists” could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted ‌as his achievements. After a storm-related delay of nearly two hours, Trump appeared on the National Mall…

A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of ​July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel ‌or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. Among the events disrupted by the sweltering heat was the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in…

Juan Zapata had just eaten dinner in his fifth-floor apartment overlooking the Caribbean and was about to take a shower when he was thrown ​across the room by the force of the twin earthquakes that ripped across Venezuela’s coast 10 days ago. He spent two days and seven hours trapped in the rubble, wedged ‌between two pieces…

India’s government on Friday ​sought to contain a growing backlash against its mandatory use of 20% ethanol-blended petrol, as consumers ‌unhappy about lower fuel efficiency and vehicle performance, planned a protest against the policy. The mandate to use the blend, called E20, came into force last year but is now one of the biggest political flashpoints for…

Chinese tech giant Alibaba (9988.HK), has banned employees from using Anthropic’s Claude ‌Code at work after the tool drew scrutiny for features that can help identify China-linked users, according to a person familiar with the order. The ban is part of a deepening spat between the two companies after Anthropic accused Alibaba of illicitly extracting ​its Claude…

Two gaping holes were blasted into the women’s draw at Wimbledon on Saturday as defending champion Iga Swiatek was outplayed by Filipino crowd-pleaser Alexandra Eala and second seed Elena Rybakina was sent packing ​by Belgian Elise Mertens. Disgruntled Polish third seed Swiatek lost a titanic first-set battle that lasted almost 90 minutes and had no answer to…

Betsy Halsey, 63, still has memorabilia from America’s 1976 bicentennial in her childhood bedroom at her parents’ home. But the retired teacher is so appalled by President Donald Trump that she refuses to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. “I don’t want to be at the same party with people feeling enthusiastic about where our country is going,”…

Australia welcomed a draft UNESCO decision not to list the Great Barrier Reef as an endangered site, its assistant ​tourism minister said on Saturday, despite ongoing struggles of ‌the world’s biggest coral reef ecosystem with coral bleaching. The reef, which has suffered several mass coral bleaching events in recent years, is not currently on ​the United Nations…

Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the brink by a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience and needed an extra-time own goal to clinch a dramatic 3-2 victory on Friday and a ​place in the last 16 at the World Cup. Cape Verde, playing in their first global finals, twice came from a goal behind…

Ageless Novak Djokovic reached yet more milestones at a sun-drenched All England Club as he advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with his 105th victory on the lawns on Friday, while top seed ​Jannik Sinner showed he was slowly warming to the task of defending his title. The 39-year-old Djokovic, aiming for a men’s record-equalling eighth Wimbledon…

A few minutes’ walk from Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, where the nation’s founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of the American story has become a flashpoint. At the President’s House, an early residence used by presidents George Washington and John Adams, an outdoor exhibit examines what the National Park Service describes as “the paradox between slavery…

Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries. He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil-producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire proposals and insisted the war will continue until his goals are met. Putin has described the attacks on…

The suspects, identified as Muhammad Raza Dar, Hassan Raza, Sikandar Khan and Sajid Ali, were sent to five-day police remand by a Lahore court on Friday. A relative of a senior Pakistani politician was among four suspects arrested for the alleged gangrape of two foreigners here, police said on Friday. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Raza Dar,…

Leavitt’s remarks quickly drew criticism online, with many commentators arguing that they overlooked the economic challenges facing young Americans. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has called her own generation, Gen Z, “lazy” and “liberally indoctrinated”. Speaking on Fox News with host Jesse Watters, Leavitt said young people who complain about the economy should be sent to…

An American woman discovered that a Rs 85,000 ($900) pill in the US costs only Rs 35 (30 cents) in India. An American woman in India has caught social media’s attention after comparing the healthcare costs in the two countries. In an Instagram video titled “Indian vs American healthcare,” the woman named Liz claimed that people were…

The international governing body for chess on Friday suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least a year after he leveled unproven allegations of cheating against fellow players, including Daniel Naroditsky, who died last year at age 29. Kramnik accused Naroditsky of cheating last year and continued to share suspicions on social media. Naroditsky, a prodigious…

Small changes in how children experience food every day can have a lasting impact on what they eat. Getting children to eat enough vegetables can be a struggle. Parenting forums and chat groups are full of questions like: “Is it normal that my child only eats beige foods?” One reason for this is that their preference for…

US tech giants Google and Amazon have reported a strong increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025. AI data centers are behind the rise, challenging the companies’ climate pledges. Google warned that reaching its climate goals was “getting harder” amid the AI boom, with the business reporting a 16% annual jump in its carbon emissions. “Our AI…

Authorities urged people to stay cool as extreme heat threatened power grids, outdoor celebrations and World Cup matches. A brutal heatwave hit peak temperatures across the eastern United States on Friday (Jul 3), straining power grids, threatening World Cup matches and playing havoc with celebrations for America’s 250th independence anniversary. With the heat index threatening to top…

Authorities reported 2,645 deaths and more than 12,000 injured as rescue operations began to wind down after the earthquakes. With little hope of finding loved ones alive, frustrated families of those affected by Venezuela’s double earthquakes clamoured for help to recover their loved one’s bodies Friday (Jul 3) as uncertainty grew over the death toll from the…

As the US marked 250 years of independence, Pope Leo XIV urged Americans to show “respect for the views of others” and “find common ground”. Pope Leo praised the United States’ history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country on Friday (Jul 3), urging in a video appearance that Americans live up…