- China Detains Senior Diplomat Liu Jianchao, WSJ Reports Bloomberg.com
- Exclusive | China Detains Senior Diplomat Who Aided U.S. Relations - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Chinese diplomat Liu Jianchao taken in for questioning, WSJ reports Reuters
- China diplomat tipped as next foreign minister detained by authorities – report The Guardian
- Top Chinese diplomat detained after overseas trip: Was in line for foreign minister role - reports Times of India
Astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX splashdown after 5-month ISS mission
The landing marks a successful end to their mission on board the International Space Station to help stranded pilots.
In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future – The New York Times
- In a Trump-Putin Summit, Ukraine Fears Losing Say Over Its Future The New York Times
- On the front lines in eastern Ukraine, peace feels far away The Hill
- As Trump’s deadline for Russia comes due, White House preps for possible summit with Putin CNN
- Trump says he'll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska ABC News
- Opinion | The epically blundering Putin is alienating even Trump The Washington Post
Staff at UK’s top AI institute complain to watchdog about its internal culture
Whistleblowing complaint warns Alan Turing Institute is in danger of collapse due to government threats over funds
Staff at the UK’s leading artificial intelligence institute have raised concerns about the organisation’s governance and internal culture in a whistleblowing complaint to the charity watchdog.
The Alan Turing Institute (ATI), a registered charity with substantial state funding, is under government pressure to overhaul its strategic focus and leadership after an intervention last month from the technology secretary, Peter Kyle.
Continue reading...Experts warn against DIY Botox-like injections available illegally online
Self-administering Innotox, which is not licensed for use in UK, can lead to eyelid droops, infection and even botulism
People seeking cheap Botox-like injections have been warned by experts against doing it themselves due to the risk of “eyelid droops”, infection and even botulism.
There are growing concerns over the availability of medication called Innotox that is being sold illegally online in the UK. Unlike Botox, which comes as a powder that must be reconstituted for use in an injection, Innotox is a ready-to-use liquid – making it easier to self-administer.
Continue reading...Watch: Masked thieves steal $7k of Labubu dolls in California
The LA County Sheriff's Department says it is investigating the incident.
Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy – Al Jazeera
- Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy Al Jazeera
- Thousands march against plan to build massive bridge linking Sicily to Italy’s mainland AP News
- Italy is reviving plans for a bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland. Will it work? NPR
- 'They must not touch the Strait': Sicily bridge opponents vow to put up a fight Reuters
- Italy gives final approval for world's longest suspension bridge to Sicily BBC
Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy
Residents are opposed to the bridge over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental effect, and mafia interference.
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit
Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza – The New York Times
- How Starmer, Macron and Merz Tried to Halt the War in Gaza The New York Times
- Netanyahu slams world leaders for 'absurd' belief that giving Palestinians a state would stop their efforts to destroy Israel The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu rebuffs ‘shameful’ European plans to recognize Palestinian state politico.eu
- Why Recognise Palestine Now? Quillette
- Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn Fox News
‘Why is this happening?’: violent attacks terrify Ireland’s immigrant community
Spate of physical incidents includes attack on a six-year-old girl at a County Waterford housing estate
In the west Dublin suburb of Tallaght, a group of teenagers accosted, beat and partially stripped an Indian man, who was then filmed staggering and bleeding. Days later a gang attacked another Indian man in the nearby suburb of Clondalkin, hitting him in the face, chest, back and legs, leaving him with a fracture, gashes and multiple bruises.
Days later again, two male passengers turned on an Indian taxi driver in the north Dublin suburb of Ballymun, striking him across the face with a bottle and shouting: “Go back to your country.”
Continue reading...North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions
Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North
South Korea’s military has said North Korea has started dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul made in a bid to ease tensions.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff didn’t disclose the sites where the North Koreans were removing speakers and said further confirmation was needed as to whether the dismantling was taking place across all areas, adding it would continue monitoring related activities.
Continue reading...Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263
Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Tasmanian premier vows to end greyhound racing as he woos crossbench to back minority government
Jeremy Rockliff says ‘it’s time to draw a line in the sand and ensure an orderly exit from greyhound racing in Tasmania’
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The Tasmanian premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has vowed to end greyhound racing in the state by mid-2029 as he works to shore up support from independents.
The decision comes after a “great” of Tasmanian greyhound racing, Raider’s Guide, was euthanised in late July after falling and breaking its neck at a Launceston track.
Continue reading...Appeals court rules Trump clamp-down on spending data defies Congress’ authority – Politico
Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes – Daily Express US
- Locals panic as Sea of Galilee turns blood red in Biblical scenes Daily Express US
- Algae bloom causes Israel's Sea of Galilee to turn red The Jerusalem Post
- Culprit turning the world's oceans red has reached Israel WION
- Biblical Sea of Galilee where Jesus walked on water turns red as Israel preps for wider war against Hamas in Gaza belgrade-news.com
- Sea of Galilee Turns Red Due to Algae Bloom – Cause, Impact, and Facts INSIGHTS IAS
How Kentucky bourbon went from boom to bust
Tariffs, oversupply and teetotaling Gen-Zs have all contributed to the downfall of one of America's most iconic liquors.
Billionaire inheritance feud spotlights India’s messy family succession
Weeks after Sunjay Kapur's death, the question of succession has become the subject of media speculation.