- The PRC Normalizes “Law Enforcement” East of Taiwan Institute for the Study of War
- DEFENSE New report shows PLA prioritizing joint island-landing capabilities: Analyst Focus Taiwan
- A Taiwan flag flutters in Keelung, as China conducts "Justice Mission 2025" military drills around Taiwan The Lufkin Daily News
- China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan Bangkok Post
- China deploys record number of ships around Taiwan as pressure grows France 24
Is Trump wooing Russia again – and why?
CIA chief's Moscow visit and Russian finance minister attending a G20 meeting in the US signal renewed dialogue.
Norway’s new king swears oath of allegiance with daughter at his side
Haakon VIII promises to uphold 1814 constitution but his queen misses ceremony because of post-surgery ‘complications’
King Haakon VIII swore an oath of allegiance before Norway’s parliament on Tuesday in the first major stage in the passing of the crown since the death of his father after 35 years on the throne.
Wearing a ceremonial uniform, Haakon, who became king when Harald V died on Friday, promised to uphold Norway’s 1814 constitution with his 22-year-old daughter, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra, by his side.
Continue reading...Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth
James Dyson says ‘complete dental system’ will also include toothpaste and mouth rinse that each cost £8.50
It is the live stream you never wanted to see but may find impossible to resist: rolling footage beamed live from inside your mouth while you are cleaning your teeth.
Dyson, the home appliance maker that made its name inventing bagless vacuums and bladeless fans, has turned its attention to oral hygiene with a £420 all-singing, all-dancing toothbrush that can clean, floss and even spray tiny jets of mouthwash.
Continue reading...Football Fandom: Who owns your loyalty?
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Spain’s leader says Russia and Israel fueled Ceuta migrant crisis “disinformation” – CBS News
- Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled Ceuta migrant crisis "disinformation" CBS News
- Spain’s Sanchez says Russia, Israel spread disinformation on Ceuta crisis Al Jazeera
- Morocco not to blame for Ceuta border breach, says Spanish PM The Guardian
- Pedro Sánchez absolves Morocco of any involvement in Ceuta crisis The Times
- Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis Reuters
Oklahoma man charged with murder after two die in marijuana facility blast
Authorities have charged Ryan Bassham after the deadly explosion at the marijuana extraction facility he owns
An Oklahoma man has been charged with murder after a large explosion at a marijuana extraction facility that killed two of his employees and damaged surrounding businesses, prosecutors said on Monday.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in this weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in Thursday’s blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, authorities said. The explosion at about 1am partially tore the roof from a building, crumpled doors and scattered debris around an industrial park.
Continue reading...IDF strikes Gaza as Hamas official captured in reported raid by Israel-backed militia – The Times of Israel
Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant – dw.com
Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97 – The New York Times
- Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97 The New York Times
- Tributes pour in for former French PM Edouard Balladur following his death aged 97 Euronews.com
- FILE PHOTO: Former Prime Minister Edouard Balladur leaves after a national ceremony for late Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris The Lufkin Daily News
- Edouard Balladur, former French prime minister, dies at age 97 Le Monde.fr
- Former French PM Édouard Balladur, once defeated by ally Jacques Chirac, dies at 97 France 24
UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom
Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey faces
The chancellor’s headroom against Labour’s fiscal rules could be almost halved at his first budget if the current global bond sell-off persists into the autumn, economists say.
The UK’s long-term borrowing costs jumped to their highest level since early 1998 on Tuesday as investors dumped government bonds, betting on higher inflation.
Continue reading...Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.6m
Brazil's Gabriel Jesus transfers from Premier League champions Arsenal to La Liga holders Barcelona on deadline day.
Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Vanishes, Then Reappears on B.C. Reservoir – The New York Times
- Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Vanishes, Then Reappears on B.C. Reservoir The New York Times
- A Forested Island the Size of Two Football Fields Appeared Out of Nowhere in Canada. Then It Mysteriously Vanished ZME Science
- Mysterious island appears and disappears in British Columbia reservoir upi.com
- A Canadian island appeared — then disappeared — before appearing again The Independent
- This Giant Floating Forest Appeared Out of Nowhere – Then Vanished Yahoo
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.
Napoli’s ex Man Utd star McTominay needs surgery for irregular heartbeat
Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.
Norway’s new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
Putin envoy warns of Russian economy going ‘berserk’ on war footing – Reuters
Israeli Raid in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say – The New York Times
- Israeli Raid in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say The New York Times
- Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least five, including children Al Jazeera
- Hamas’s Worst Fear Takes Shape In Gaza City - Analysis i24NEWS
- IDF says strike on Gaza hospital compound killed Hamas commander timesofisrael.com
- Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say Yahoo News Canada
How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry
Europe's largest wine exporter is already battling a cocktail of crisis from heatwaves to lower sales.
China-Nepal floods: first research shows no one could have outrun debris flow – South China Morning Post
- China-Nepal floods: first research shows no one could have outrun debris flow South China Morning Post
- Live updates: Warning signs were visible ahead of Nepal-China floods, report says CNN
- ‘Pre-event indications’: Did Nepal miss warning signs before deadly floods? What report says The Times of India
- Nepal Flood: Was World's Most Expensive Eye In The Sky NISAR Caught Napping? NDTV
- ISRO's NISAR satellite sent warnings weeks before deadly flash floods in Nepal | Death toll due to floods has crossed 1,000 | Inshorts Inshorts