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How a cigarette lighter is now a lifeline in Gaza's tent camps
In southern Gaza's sprawling camp tents, a disposable cigarette lighter has become an unlikely prized possession — as essential to daily survival as water and food. #israel #gaza …

LIVE: Crews battle wildfire in southern France
Firefighters battle a wildfire in southern France's Var department as Europe deals with intensified drought, strained water supplies and tinder-dry vegetation. #wildfire #france …

LIVE: White House briefing
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing in Washington, D.C. #usa #washington #politics #trump #karolineleavitt Keep up with the latest news from around the w…

LIVE: Traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
A vessel tracker shows traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait days after the Houthis announced their blockade in the Red Sea, prompting several tankers to change course and head nort…

LIVE: Wildfire breaks out in central Spain
The view of a wildfire in Burgohondo, central Spain, as extreme heat and deepening drought fuel fires across Europe. #spain #wildfire #fire #environment #climate #weather Keep up …

EasyJet profit slides on Iran war impact
EasyJet's third-quarter profit slumped 70% as the Iran war led to volatile fuel prices and made travelers wary, though earnings beat analysts' estimates and the carrier indicated …

Hyundai misses Q2 forecast
Hyundai Motor reported a 21% drop in second-quarter operating profit driven by weaker vehicle sales, production disruptions and higher costs. #hyundai #renault #china #automobile …

US targets Iran-Iraq border crossing
U.S. military targeted Iran's Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq, as the U.S. carried out another overnight round of air strikes on the country. #US #iran #iraq #iranwar #war

Should world leaders have a bedtime?
From Japan’s sleep-deprived prime minister to President Trump denying he nodded off at a cabinet meeting, are world leaders making decisions on too little rest? Peter Devlin takes…

Why is Ukraine targeting Russia's version of Amazon?
Leading Russian online retailer Wildberries halted operations at one of its warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack, as Kyiv broadens its campaign against a company at the h…

Why is Ukraine targeting Russia's version of Amazon?
Leading Russian online retailer Wildberries halted operations at one of its warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack overnight on July 23, as Kyiv broadens its campaign again…

US probing possible Russian link to Iran hit on CIA facilities
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted US intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced dr…

Rubio says International Criminal Court has 'lunatics, crazies'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were ‘lunatics and crazies’ in the International Criminal Court and there was no way any US political or military officials would ever…

US investigate Iran strikes on CIA facilities for possible Russian link
Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate whether Russia assisted by providing targeting information or advanced …

Anti-government protesters in Albania
Police clashed with protesters in Tirana as weeks of long anti-government protests culminated outside the Albanian parliament. Protesters had announced a large gathering before a …

Market Talk: 'Pause but not peak' from the ECB
Oil price went over $98 a barrel after Houthi militants allied to Iran said they'd attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. BNP Paribas’ Josh Farber said higher energy prices are li…

Anti-government protests in Albania
Police clashed with protesters in Tirana as weeks of long anti-government protests culminated outside the Albanian parliament. Protesters had announced a large gathering before th…

Rubio says International Criminal Court has 'lunatics, crazies'
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were "lunatics and crazies" in the International Criminal Court and there was no way any U.S. political or military officials would …

How did an OpenAI agent break out and hack the internet? | Reuters World News
Iran-aligned Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, closing in on another key oil route. Iranian strikes on CIA facilities are prompting questions about a possible Russi…

As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine struggles
Tesla missed analysts' profit forecasts for the second quarter and, for the first time in more than two years, reported negative free cash flow as the Elon Musk-led EV maker accel…

Heavy rains turn deadly in India
At least 36 people have died this week in India's northeastern state of Assam due to flooding after incessant rain, authorities said. #india #landslide #flood #weather #assam

USDA's genetically modified 'NovoFly' targets screwworm
Scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified screwworm flies, called NovoFly, a milestone in efforts to develop a more effective weapon again…

What happens if the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz are blocked?
A new threat is emerging in one of the world's most important shipping lanes. Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising fears over…

US completes 12th straight night of Iran strikes
The U.S. military said it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump's direction, for a 12th successive night of American attacks. #trump #iranwar #US…

Is Wall Street losing patience with Big Tech's AI spending? | Morning Bid
Alphabet's cloud revenue grew more than 80% year on year and the stock still dropped 3%. Tesla burned cash too, positing its first negative free cash flow in over two years. And w…

South Koreans pay for tarot to understand pets
Pet tarot, a growing niche offering at fortune-telling shops, is driven by a surge in pet ownership as fewer South Koreans choose to have children in a country with the world's lo…

Inside Ukraine’s Kill Zone
It's a new kind of war. In the “kill zone” of Ukraine, surveillance and attack drones swarm the skies, hunting anything that moves. Our immersive reconstruction will take you deep…

Court visits jungle lab at center of Nigeria's biggest meth bust
A Nigerian court visited a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State, the country's largest-ever drug bust, as lawyers and the accused gathered on-site to examine chemi…

France battles wildfires as intense heat grips Southern Europe
Firefighters battled wildfires in southeastern and southwestern France as authorities warned the risk of new blazes remained very high across large parts of the country following …

The AI hacking wave is here
From a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover to state espionage, hackers are growing more powerful in the chatbot era. In this Viewsroom debate, Breakingviews columnists discuss whethe…