Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
Plastic’s Impact on Health Costs $1.5 Trillion Every Year, Report Warns – ScienceAlert
- Plastic's Impact on Health Costs $1.5 Trillion Every Year, Report Warns ScienceAlert
- New study highlights ‘grave, growing’ danger of plastic pollution to world’s health PBS
- The global plastics crisis explained in 6 charts Grist.org
- US at plastics treaty talks is rare international participation under Trump. What’s the goal? AP News
- Summit opens in final push for plastics treaty to tackle crisis BBC
Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack on Japan
Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
Military veteran arrested week after fatal Montana shooting
Authorities have not given a motive in the attack but said he was a regular at the pub.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Fire: Huge Blaze at Historic Site – Newsweek
- Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba Fire: Huge Blaze at Historic Site Newsweek
- Fire breaks out at Córdoba’s ancient mosque-turned-cathedral La Mezquita-Catedral The Guardian
- Fire contained at historic Spain mosque-cathedral Arab News
- Fire at Córdoba’s mosque-turned-cathedral La Mezquita yahoo.com
- Mezquita de Cordoba: Massive fire engulfs historic Spanish church as firefighters rush to tackle blazing inferno GB News
Is Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Next in Line to Lead North Korea? – The New York Times
- Is Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Next in Line to Lead North Korea? The New York Times
- Kim Joo-ae's frequent appearances at official North Korean events, where she's treated more favorably than Ri Sol-ju, sparked speculation about her succession. VOCO News
- The Rise of the Most Powerful Woman in North Korea Sri Lanka Guardian
Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace pledge at White House summit with Trump
"It's been a long time coming," Trump said of the agreement, which will reopen key transport routes.
Azerbaijan and Armenia sign peace deal at White House summit with Trump
"It's been a long time coming," Trump said of the agreement, which will reopen key transport routes.
Mexico has no evidence linking Venezuela’s Maduro to drug cartel: Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
Maps offer hope of saving a rainforest in Malaysian Borneo’s Sarawak
Indigenous communities in Sarawak use community mapping to assert land rights.
From underdogs to equals: How India forced England to draw Test series
The India-England test series has been called the greatest in recent years.
I made an AI clone of my dead son – and let a journalist interview him
An interview between a US journalist and an AI clone of a teenager who was killed during shooting at his school has prompted criticism online.
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism – Al Jazeera
- ‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism Al Jazeera
- Spain ombudsman probes town's ban on Muslim celebrations DW
- Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces The Guardian
- Spanish Officials Condemn City’s Ban on Religious Events as ‘Racist’ The New York Times
- A Spanish town's ban on religious gatherings sparks outcry and accusations of Islamophobia AP News
Even some Republicans are questioning Netanyahu’s plan to have Israel occupy Gaza City – Axios
- Even some Republicans are questioning Netanyahu's plan to have Israel occupy Gaza City Axios
- August 8, 2025 - Gaza News Updates CNN
- Israel Urged to Reconsider Gaza Plan by Australia, New Zealand Bloomberg.com
- LIVE: Palestinians refuse to leave Gaza City despite Israeli threats Al Jazeera
- With Gaza City Plan, Netanyahu Risks Ending Up in Familiar Deadlock The New York Times
‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
Elon Musk’s AI accused of making explicit AI Taylor Swift videos
Grok Imagine's "spicy" mode made explicit videos of Taylor Swift, according to The Verge and Gizmodo.
Suspect dies, officer injured in shooting at Emory University in Georgia
Those on campus were advised to 'run, hide, fight' as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine war
The announcement comes as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
‘An escape from feeling lonely’: The Seoul ‘convenience stores’ fighting isolation
From comforting bowls of ramen to company, these stores are South Korea's latest effort to fight loneliness.