NASA launches $4.3bn Roman Telescope to uncover universe’s hidden secrets
SpaceX Falcon Heavy propels telescope on cosmic quest to investigate dark energy and matter.
Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront ‘real enemy’ – Reuters
- Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers in written message to confront 'real enemy' Reuters
- Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar CNBC
- Iran’s supreme leader calls for Muslim unity against US and Israel, and other Mideast news AP News
- Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist Al Jazeera
- In Mojtaba Khamenei's Letter To Muslim Countries, A Call To "Recognise Real Enemy" NDTV
Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny – Reuters
- Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny Reuters
- Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test Al Jazeera
- Soldiers in Niger Attack Presidential Palace and Airport, Shaking Junta The New York Times
- Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup BBC
- Inside the 24-hour mutiny that threatened Niger’s ruling junta and how Russian forces intervened AP News
Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator
The Federal Communications Commission under Trump has tried to target news outlets for spreading 'fake' news.
Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to ‘formalize agreements,’ Peskov says – The Kyiv Independent
- Putin-Trump-Zelensky summit possible only to 'formalize agreements,' Peskov says The Kyiv Independent
- Kremlin says Putin agrees to meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy only to "formalise agreements" Українська правда
- Kremlin Says Putin Sees ‘Absolutely No Point’ in Trump-Zelensky Peace Summit Kyiv Post
- Trump said a year ago that a summit with Putin and Zelensky was two weeks away. Moscow now says the three of them can meet only to finalize agreements that don’t yet exist. Meduza
- The Kremlin announced a possible Trump-Putin-Zelensky meeting KoSSev
Zambia opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have been charged with treason.
Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack – Reuters
- Merz says Germany finalising response to suspected Leipzig attack Reuters
- Germany plans to blame Russia for Leipzig attack as tensions with Putin escalate politico.eu
- Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport The Guardian
- Europe eyes Russia in attacks on weapons and cargo. But Germany treads lightly. The Washington Post
- Explosive drone at German airport linked to Russian military intelligence, US intel source says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Trump says NBC’s Kristen Welker should face ‘punishment’ from FCC
Trump’s threat comes after host described success record of candidates whom president had endorsed as ‘mixed’
Donald Trump on Sunday said NBC’s Kristen Welker – host of Meet the Press – should face “rebuke or punishment” from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Welker, during a live segment for a local Washington, DC, affiliate, described the success record of political candidates whom the president had endorsed as “mixed”. The segment aired prior to Sunday’s edition of Meet the Press.
Continue reading...Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods
Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers
Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet.
Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. More than 3,000 people are believed missing after flash floods triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border.
Continue reading...Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason – BBC
- Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason BBC
- Zambian opposition leader Mundubile charged with treason, lawyer says Reuters
- Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout Al Jazeera
- Zambia Opposition Leader Arrested on Treason Charge Bloomberg.com
- Zambia opposition leader sought refuge following disputed elections. Now he’s accused of treason The Seattle Times
Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse
Specialised search-and-rescue teams join recovery operations in Nepal and China.
Pope Leo XIV loves to meet people, just not Trump – Daily Kos
West Bank: Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside – CNN
- West Bank: Israeli settlers storm Palestinian village, seizing home with owner inside CNN
- Netanyahu condemns rioters after weeks of West Bank settler violence, and other Middle East news AP News
- Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes The New York Times
- What’s behind Netanyahu’s condemnation of this weekend’s settler pogroms? Al Jazeera
- Netanyahu condemns settlers for escalating 'criminal violence' in the West Bank | LIVE BLOG i24NEWS
Google Maps renames Lake Ontario after Trump’s decree on ‘Lake America’
Tech giant says name to remain Lake Ontario for Canadian users, change reflects decision by US government agency.
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
Rival Libya factions sign deal to hold national elections within two years
Signing takes place at UN mission in Tripoli after initial draft inked by UN-backed committee in Tunis on August 20.
Notting Hill Carnival’s 60th year celebrated on family day – BBC
- Notting Hill Carnival's 60th year celebrated on family day BBC
- J’ouvert celebrations at Notting Hill carnival – in pictures The Guardian
- Sixty years of Notting Hill Carnival Financial Times
- 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival: 10 essential songs chosen by its veterans Yahoo
- For the guys at Notting Hill Carnival, it's all about the big shorts British GQ
Russian lovers who deserted ‘meat grinder’ war and hopped in kayak to escape now face prison – New York Post
Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.