Crowds cheer 100th annual wild pony swim
The Chincoteague wild ponies have made their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in Virginia
Inside India’s expulsion of Bengali Muslims
A state-backed drive to deport Bengali Muslims from India is being justified and cheered on by the media.
Man, 76, remanded over ‘drug-laced sweets’ at summer camp – BBC
- Man, 76, remanded over 'drug-laced sweets' at summer camp BBC
- 76-year-old U.K. man accused of giving sedative-laced candy to kids at camp CBS News
- 76-year-old man arrested on suspicion of poisoning children at U.K. summer camp NBC News
- Man in court accused of lacing sweets with sedatives before summer camp children fell ill theguardian.com
- Pensioner charged after children ‘poisoned’ at summer camp The Telegraph
Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump’s nuclear move
The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump’s nuclear move
The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.
India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say – Reuters
- India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say Reuters
- India Will Buy Russian Oil Despite Trump’s Threats, Officials Say The New York Times
- India to maintain Russian oil imports despite Trump threats, government sources say Reuters
- India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials The Guardian
- Trump tariff threat: No order for refiners from India to stop Russian oil imports despite US pressure, cl Times of India
DRC, Rwanda agree economic framework outline as part of peace deal
Neighbours agree on terms of economic cooperation in several areas, including energy and mineral supply chains.
Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant – Euronews.com
- Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant Euronews.com
- Ukraine drone attacks kill three in Russia, cause fire at oil refinery Al Jazeera
- Ukraine says it hit Russian oil facilities, military airfield Reuters
- 3 people die in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia ABC News
- Ukrainian Drones Strike Targets Across Russia As Trump Orders US Nuclear Subs To Region Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
One in three Palestinians in Gaza going days without food, UNICEF says
UN agency warns of grave risk of famine as the number of starvation deaths hits 162 Palestinians, including 92 children.
How Pakistan shot down India’s cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear – Yahoo Home
Trump’s $200m ballroom: A history of home improvements at the White House
The White House has announced plans to build a new ballroom, fulfilling a long-term desire of Donald Trump's.
Millions of Ukrainians abroad hope to return home once Russia’s invasion ends – NPR
Pope Leo XIV: ‘We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ’ – Vatican News
- Pope Leo XIV: 'We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ' Vatican News
- A half-million young Catholics invade Rome, awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival ABC News
- 'A hope that never disappoints' Vatican News
- 'The place is very alive' - Pilgrims greet Leo at the Jubilee of Youth The Pillar
- Up to a million young Catholics in Rome for Pope Leo vigil Le Monde.fr
Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record – DW
- Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record DW
- Japan sets new record for highest nationwide average temperature in July France 24
- Japan records highest temperature on record Al Jazeera
- City breaks entire country's record with unprecedented temperature — here's what you need to know Yahoo Home
- Japan Records Highest Temperature Ever as Heat Wave Lingers Bloomberg
Germany’s ‘oldest and biggest’ gay nightclub declares bankruptcy
SchwuZ, a 50-year-old dance hotspot, falls victim to inflation and rising rents threatening Berlin’s club scene
Germany’s “oldest and biggest” gay dance club has declared itself bankrupt after nearly half a century in business, falling victim to inflation and an evolving party culture threatening Berlin’s nightlife.
Management troubles and dating apps were among the factors putting SchwuZ on the ropes last year and in May the club shortened its opening hours, laid off staff and asked regulars for help to plug a growing shortfall, to little avail.
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Moussa Mara expressed solidarity with opposition figures held after political parties were dissolved.
No more GI Joe trucks: Army swaps iconic Humvee for a faster, cheaper vehicle – USA Today
Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave
Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961
Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.
A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.
Continue reading...Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave
Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961
Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.
A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.
Continue reading...Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave
Scientists record longest streak of temperatures higher than 30C in region in records going back to 1961
Cold Nordic countries are being seared by “truly unprecedented” heat, as hot weather strengthened and lengthened by carbon pollution continues to roast northern Europe.
A weather station in the Norwegian part of the Arctic Circle recorded temperatures above 30C (86F) on 13 days in July, while Finland has had three straight weeks with 30C heat.
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