- Great Pyramid of Giza is remarkably resilient to earthquakes — and it's due to the ancient Egyptians' 'extraordinary' engineering knowledge Live Science
- Architectural and geotechnical aspects affecting earthquake resilience for the antique Egyptian Khufu pyramid Nature
- Ancient Egyptian Engineering Choices Helped the Great Pyramid of Giza Survive Earthquakes, New Research Finds Smithsonian Magazine
- How ancient builders made the Great Pyramid of Giza nearly earthquake-proof National Geographic
- One mystery of the Great Pyramid’s longevity has finally been solved Science News
Ukraine Wipes Out Russian FSB HQ in Occupied Kherson, Zelensky Says – Kyiv Post
- Ukraine Wipes Out Russian FSB HQ in Occupied Kherson, Zelensky Says Kyiv Post
- Ukraine claims it killed scores of Russians in two strikes in occupied eastern region CNN
- Ukrainian forces destroy Russian drone operator training centre in Donetsk Oblast: 65 soldiers confirmed kill Українська правда
- Zelensky confirms strike on FSB headquarters in occupied part of the Kherson region Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
- Ukraine Says It Knocks Out Russian Drone Training Network in Occupied Donetsk Kyiv Post
Hungary to limit PMs to eight years in office, warding off any Orbán comeback
Péter Magyar’s draft amendment would prevent his predecessor from returning to the role
Hungary’s new government, led by Péter Magyar, has put forward a constitutional amendment that would limit prime ministers to a maximum of eight years in office, in effect barring Viktor Orbán from returning to the role.
The draft amendment was submitted on Wednesday, just over a week after the new government took office. It marked Magyar and his Tisza party’s first step in dismantling a constitution that was unilaterally rewritten and amended more than a dozen times as Orbán and his Fidesz party worked to turn Hungary into what they called a “petri dish for illiberalism”.
Continue reading...Latvia and Lithuania issue drone alerts, scramble NATO fighter jets – Reuters
- Latvia and Lithuania issue drone alerts, scramble NATO fighter jets Reuters
- Latvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions BBC
- Letter: Drones, like the longbow, you ignore at your peril Financial Times
- Latvia issues warning after detecting UAV in its airspace Euronews
- NATO jets scramble as drone breaches Latvian airspace for 3rd day in a row The Kyiv Independent
Israel’s arrogance is becoming the evidence in the case against it
Ben-Gvir’s video of flotilla activists reveals a state so accustomed to impunity that it documents its own cruelty.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz
Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.
DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Parody Cockroach Janta political party’s rise reflects youth anger in India
Satirical project is viral sensation and outlet for protest on social media as it taps into young people’s frustration
It began as a satirical online project after India’s chief justice compared unemployed young people to cockroaches. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as an outlet for their frustration.
A parody political party with the insect as its symbol has exploded across India’s social media by turning absurdist humour into protest. Memes and short videos mocking corruption, joblessness and political dysfunction have flooded social media sites, where millions of users are embracing the cockroach – an insect known for its ability to survive harsh conditions – as a tongue-in-cheek symbol of endurance.
Continue reading...The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran – The New York Times
- The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran The New York Times
- This hard-line Iranian general is a major player in talks with US over war AP News
- Who is Ahmad Vahidi, Interpol-wanted IRGC general and key Iranian war strategist? Euronews
- A Shadow Conflict Is Growing Inside Iran’s Armed Forces الحرة
- Inside Iran’s fragmented decision-making structure GIS Reports
Germany make Neuer first-choice World Cup keeper to cap retirement U-turn
Manuel Neuer to start for Germany in World Cup on his return, despite Oliver Baumann long being labelled first choice.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries – Reuters
- India's 'Cockroach' group goes viral, spotlights Gen Z worries Reuters
- Cockroach Janta Party (CJP): How Abhijeet Dipke's collective became an online sensation BBC
- India news: Cockroaches overtake Modi's BJP on Instagram dw.com
- ‘Cockroach Janta Party’: Top Indian judge’s comment sparks satire, protest Al Jazeera
- Why A Viral ‘Cockroach' Protest Party Is Growing Among India’s Youth Forbes
CNN’s Erin Burnett Left ‘Stunned’ by Trump Supporter – Yahoo
The implosion of Keir Starmer’s Labour
The UK has had six prime ministers in 10 years. Is it ready for a seventh?
Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly star picks in Senegal’s World Cup squad
Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal's World Cup forward line.
Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 – European Space Agency
- Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 European Space Agency
- Mark your calendar: The Moon 'takes a bite' out of the Sun this summer The Weather Network
- Millions of tourists expected for ‘once-in-a-century’ total eclipse The Times
- Partial solar eclipse to be visible in Belgium this summer The Brussels Times
- Surya Grahan 2026: The second Solar Eclipse of 2026 is on this date. Sutak time and all you need to know Hindustan Times
Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks – BleepingComputer
- Police seize “First VPN” service used in ransomware, data theft attacks BleepingComputer
- Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs TechCrunch
- Eurojust coordinated investigation shuts down criminal VPN network Eurojust
- Cybercriminal VPN Dismantled in Europol Crackdown Infosecurity Magazine
- European authorities take down prolific cybercrime VPN service CyberScoop
Trump says he will speak to Taiwan’s president in break from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.