How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.
A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.
Ukraine Says It Hit Major Rosneft Refinery in Russia’s Ryazan – Bloomberg
- Ukraine Says It Hit Major Rosneft Refinery in Russia’s Ryazan Bloomberg
- Ukraine Shifts Drone Strategy to Target Hard-to-Replace Russian Energy Components UNITED24 Media
- US, France Help Ukraine Target Russian Refineries with Precision Strikes Kyiv Post
- Putin’s oil empire under fire as Ukraine’s drone blitz cripples Russia’s fuel network London Business News
- Zelenskyy unveils asymmetric measures to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks The New Voice of Ukraine
‘The shaking was terrifying’: stories of survival and loss emerge after Japan earthquake
Rescuers pulling people from the wreckage in southern Japan in a haunting repeat of disaster that struck 10 years ago
“There was a voice coming from the collapsed house, and I could see a hand,” Tomohide Nagata, a volunteer firefighter, told the Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun. “One of our senior members crawled in and pulled him out. He was bleeding from the head, but I’m so glad he survived.”
Nagata had heard a noise coming from one completely flattened home in the rural town of Hikawa, close to the epicentre of Tuesday’s 6.8-magnitude earthquake in southern Japan. The town was one of the areas hardest hit, with numerous older houses collapsing. Terrified of the ongoing aftershocks, many residents spent Tuesday night in their cars outside Hikawa’s town hall, where staff distributed food and drinks.
Continue reading...Trump’s new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience
‘Delulu’, ‘Clock it’: ‘Cockroach’ protest brings Gen Z slang to India’s parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
Shares in Asian chip firms plunge further as AI sell-off continues
Drop comes after South Korean company SK Hynix’s results undershoot investors’ expectations
Shares in companies linked to AI have plunged further after disappointing results from the South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix, which sent the country’s stock market tumbling for a second day in a row.
Seoul’s Kospi index, which is dominated by semiconductor manufacturers, slid by as much as 12.6% at one point on Wednesday, following on from a near 11% slump the previous day, reaching its lowest level since early April.
Continue reading...US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
Victorian cults inquiry accidentally shares email address of anonymous survivors with group members
Committee apologises for not concealing email addresses when alerting witnesses to final report
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A Victorian parliamentary committee investigating the harmful impact of cults accidentally sent the email addresses of anonymous survivors who made submissions to current members of such groups and to journalists.
The committee, which had its report into “cults and organised fringe groups” tabled in parliament on Wednesday, emailed hundreds of recipients shortly after midday to inform them it had been published, but erroneously left their addresses visible.
Continue reading...Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.
Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq – Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq Al Jazeera
- US thwarts ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack, and joins forces with Saudis to hit targets in Iraq The Guardian
- Iran war live: US, Saudi forces attack Iraq; IRGC fires missiles at Jordan Al Jazeera
- Saudi Arabia joins U.S. military strikes on Iranian proxies The Washington Post
- U.S., Saudi Forces Strike Iran-Backed Terrorist Sites in Iraq centcom.mil
Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement
Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan
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Daniel Andrews has thrown his support behind Victoria’s new premier, Ben Carroll, saying he has what it takes to win November’s state election.
In a rare public statement on Wednesday, the former premier also paid tribute to Jacinta Allan, whom he handpicked to replace him as Labor leader when he resigned in September 2023.
Continue reading...Parsing Trump’s Decision to (Maybe) Give Uranium Enrichment to Saudi Arabia – War on the Rocks
- Parsing Trump’s Decision to (Maybe) Give Uranium Enrichment to Saudi Arabia War on the Rocks
- Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Why Trump’s Saudi nuclear deal is making Israel uneasy vox.com
- Republican Lawmaker Breaks Ranks With Trump Over U.S.-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal Time Magazine
- Transcript: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 26, 2026 CBS News
- The Saudi Nuclear Deal Would Set a Dangerous New Proliferation Precedent Council on Foreign Relations
Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in damaged mall and factory – CBS News
- Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers search for people trapped in damaged mall and factory CBS News
- Earthquake rocks southern Japanese island of Kyushu – in pictures The Guardian
- Murakami eager to aid hometown after devastating earthquake MLB.com
- After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster Reuters
- Japan: Rescuers 'race against time' after deadly earthquake DW.com
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
Wednesday briefing: Will Zelenskyy’s domestic struggles harm his reputation on the global stage?
In today’s newsletter: A recent government reshuffle has exposed deep fractures within Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s wartime cabinet
Good morning. Another week, another diplomatic success for Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Monday, his first meeting with Andy Burnham as PM confirmed continuity in the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine. “We’ve got your back,” Burnham said as the pair spoke in Portsmouth. Yesterday, in Washington DC, after attending the funeral of Lindsey Graham – a once supportive Republican senator – Zelenskyy and Trump held a “positive and productive” meeting, as per the White House. Overnight, the US Senate advanced a sweeping Russian sanctions bill.
Save for that somewhat shaky start in the early days of Donald 2.0, these well-executed global stage set-pieces have come to define Zelenskyy’s wartime leadership. The hundreds of billions he has secured in military, financial and humanitarian aid from the US, Europe, the UK and beyond during a period of global economic unease is remarkable.
UK news | Young people will be expected to engage with new support to find work, Pat McFadden has said.
World news | At least 13 people have been killed after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, injuring hundreds and knocking out power and water to tens of thousands.
Europe news | Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites on France’s Atlantic coast as the return of winds and extreme heat jeopardises firefighters’ battles to contain wildfires raging in France and Spain.
US news | Donald Trump hosted back-to-back White House meetings with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, as Ukraine seeks more firepower for its air defences and the Israeli prime minister tries to repair his strained relationship with the US president.
UK news | Led By Donkeys has received compensation after a giant banner it displayed in Parliament Square saying “Yes It’s A Genocide” was seized by officials and destroyed.
Continue reading...Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.