“I fear for my family’s lives” says Loui Ridi as settlers besiege home
Palestinian-American Loui Ridi expressed distress over how Israeli settlers have roamed around Qusra unchallenged.
Ship attack in Hormuz kills crew member while Trump says strait is ‘open and operating’ – CNBC
- Ship attack in Hormuz kills crew member while Trump says strait is 'open and operating' CNBC
- Tanker Stops in Hormuz as Iran Raises Efforts to Control Strait Bloomberg.com
- Two Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz Are Attacked as Oil Prices Rise The New York Times
- Vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says aljazeera.com
- Oil Prices Climb After Reported Tanker Seizure by Iran WSJ
Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled – CNN
- Trump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled CNN
- Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why? apnews.com
- Trump’s chaos may be destroying his own foreign policy CNN
- Trump’s Bombing Threats Have a Golf Course Problem Mother Jones
- Tuesday briefing: Trump’s Oman threat; Musk fans; what to plant in your garden; and more washingtonpost.com
Trump Hurls Blame Over Dead Grass, Tupac Murder Trial Begins: Live Updates – HuffPost
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with stronger safeguards
Teen version is intended for children aged 13 to 17 and includes content protections on self-harm and sexual chats
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers – the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence – who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.
The San Francisco-based company says ChatGPT for Teens, which launches on Tuesday, is tailored for children aged 13 to 17 with stronger protections including content restrictions around things such as suicide, self-harm and romantic or sexual chats. It also provides homework and study support designed to help students learn rather than spit out answers and school essays.
Continue reading...Christopher Berry-Dee dropped by publisher after allegations of abuse made against him
Bonnier Books will no longer publish UK’s top-selling true crime author following Guardian investigation
The main publisher of the bestselling true crime writer Christopher Berry-Dee has dropped the author after a Guardian investigation into allegations of violence and sexual abuse against him, which he denies. Waterstones has also removed his books from sale.
“We are shocked and appalled by the very serious allegations relating to Christopher Berry-Dee, and our thoughts are with those affected,” said the publisher Bonnier Books in a statement to the Guardian.
Continue reading...Iran clubs face Qatar and UAE sides at neutral venues in Champions League
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.
South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises – Fox News
- South Korean president jumps to invest in military after Trump cuts joint exercises Fox News
- Facing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un The New York Times
- South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills CNBC
- ‘Not the way it works’: Korea’s miscalculation on trade may cost them on security Politico
- S. Korea stresses US alliance amid confusion over Trump drill cut NPR
Iran war latest: UAE residents receive security alert of potential missile threats – thenationalnews.com
- Iran war latest: UAE residents receive security alert of potential missile threats thenationalnews.com
- UAE says situation safe after detecting missile threat The Times of Israel
- Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jerusalem Post
- UAE Warns Of 'Potential Missile Threats', Asks People To Seek Shelter NDTV
- BREAKING: UAE issues alert for potential missile threats Gulf Business
Harrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot – New York Post
- Harrowing video shows selfie-taking tourists being washed away near Thailand hotspot New York Post
- Honeymooning Couple Killed in Horrific Helicopter Crash The Daily Beast
- Injuries as tourists swept away by flash flood in Thailand waterfall VnExpress International
- Flash flood hits Mae Sa waterfall, tourist swept downstream Khaosod English
- Tourists ignore signs, get washed away News.com.au
US cites India on voter IDs, but are elections under Modi clean?
Trump highlights India's voter ID rules to bolster his case for stricter US election laws.
The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village – AP News
- The Moscow region is hit by a drone blitz as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village AP News
- Ukraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones CBS News
- Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer Wildberries PBS
PBS should fund drug to treat breast cancer, endometriosis and gender dysphoria, experts recommend
Triptorelin, already listed for prostate cancer, should have unrestricted use, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee says
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The federal government should fund treatment for thousands of women with breast cancer or endometriosis, and children with gender dysphoria, according to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme’s advisory committee.
The committee met urgently in July in response to AstraZeneca’s announcement it would remove Zoladex from the market, risking leaving more than 7,500 women with breast cancer without an alternative treatment.
Continue reading...Heavy rain on dry ground may cause UK floods but will not reverse drought
‘First meaningful rain for a long time’ is forecast but water firms continue to ask customers to restrict use
Floods and drought could hit the UK at the same time this week, with heavy rain forecast to fall on hard, parched soil.
While some parts of the UK will have the “first meaningful rain for a long time” in the coming days, it will not reverse widespread drought conditions that have put pressure on wildlife, farmers, firefighters and water resources.
Continue reading...Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones?
Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range drones strike its strategic assets.
Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.
Trump Has All the Cards to Shatter Iran from the Inside – 19FortyFive
- Trump Has All the Cards to Shatter Iran from the Inside 19FortyFive
- Europe is unprepared for a US victory in Iran Brussels Signal
- Trump pauses tariffs on Canada after last-minute deal Inbox.eu
- Iran’s Regime Shows Cracks: Cabinet Infighting, Oil Brokers, and Anti-IRGC Protests National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
- Analyst warns of potential Iranian ‘October surprise’ ahead of midterms Jewish Insider
Why new ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed – The Independent
- Why new ‘Muslim Nato’ shows Trump’s authority in the Middle East has collapsed The Independent
- Tehran Has to Make a Choice The Atlantic
- The ‘Three Musketeers’ reshaping the Middle East The Telegraph
- Trump hails Mecca pact: Can it replace the region’s US security umbrella? Al Jazeera
- The realignment of the Middle East Financial Times
What to watch in the Alaska and Wyoming primary elections
Republican-led states face leadership shuffling.