Iran anthem protest: Female footballers ‘proud’ to become Australian
Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh refused to sing Iran anthem at Asian Cup, now granted Australia citizenship.
What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia’s war against Ukraine – Reuters
- What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine Reuters
- Russia deploys North Korean missile unit to Ukraine, Moscow-Pyongyang axis deepens: report Fox News
- Funeral held for family "wiped off the map" in Russian strike on Ukraine, neighbor says CBS News
- Ukrainian intelligence says Russia plans to deploy North Korean missile unit in the Voronezh region Meduza — Новости
- North Korean missile unit deploys in Russia for Ukraine war, Kyiv says The Japan Times
China can’t get enough of this divisive fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving – AP News
Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage
Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacre
South Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks Korea as part of an investigation into a marketing campaign accused of trivialising the country’s 1980s pro-democracy movement.
Investigators searched the building in southern Seoul on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. No further details were released, although South Korean media reported that officers also searched the homes of the Starbucks Korea executives.
Continue reading...Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine as Moscow intercepts hundreds of drones
Ukraine officials say three people killed in Kharkiv region and three in Sumy, as Russia says it intercepted 605 drones.
Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib’s home petrol-bombed in Hasina fallout
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after joining former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s event.
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in 2013 rape case
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis
Lionel Messi scores his first goals since Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, as Miami win 4-2 in Leagues Cup.
Pakistan beat West Indies to end 8 away Test losing streak and draw series
Pakistan win first away Test in three years, beating West Indies by eight wickets in Trinidad to draw two Test series.
A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before
What is a Golden Dome, and why does Donald Trump want one?
Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping
Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia's hold on Crimea
US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends
The spouses and parents of US service members have been reportedly detained or deported.
Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack
The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
With just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor John Healey is seeking ways to ramp up public investment, without busting the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and some economists are urging him to be bold.
As he settles into No 11 Downing Street, the former defence secretary’s most immediate challenges concern day-to-day government spending.
Continue reading...Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from markets
With just 12 weeks to go until his first budget, new chancellor John Healey is seeking ways to ramp up public investment, without busting the Treasury’s fiscal rules – and some economists are urging him to be bold.
As he settles into No 11 Downing Street, the former defence secretary’s most immediate challenges concern day-to-day government spending.
Continue reading...Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians
An Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in April was a war crime, three rights organisations said on Thursday.
Investigations from Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International and Legal Agenda showed that Israel deliberately and directly attacked Khalil and Faraj, with apparent knowledge that they were civilians. The organisations called for the attacks to be investigated as war crimes, while HRW called for states to halt arm sales to Israel and put targeted sanctions on Israeli officials responsible for ongoing crimes.
Continue reading...Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians
An Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in April was a war crime, three rights organisations said on Thursday.
Investigations from Human Rights Watch (HRW), Amnesty International and Legal Agenda showed that Israel deliberately and directly attacked Khalil and Faraj, with apparent knowledge that they were civilians. The organisations called for the attacks to be investigated as war crimes, while HRW called for states to halt arm sales to Israel and put targeted sanctions on Israeli officials responsible for ongoing crimes.
Continue reading...Meta says AI model accessed the internet and hacked another firm
Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.
Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker – Reuters
- Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker Reuters
- August 5, 2026 — Houthis claim to attack Saudi oil tanker, Trump says Hormuz reopening ‘soon’ CNN
- Yemen’s Houthis Say They’ll Target Tankers in Northern Red Sea Bloomberg.com
- Another Hormuz? What to know about the Houthi threat to the Red Sea NBC News
- Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strikes on Saudi Tankers The New York Times