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China: English to be removed as a graded core subject?
A university professor is calling for English to no longer be taught as a graded core subject in Chinese schools. Opponents argue that, in a globalized world, knowing English is b…
Two rescued after plane makes emergency landing in Black Sea
Two Belgian nationals were rescued by Turkish authorities after their private aircraft suffered engine failure.
China slams US claims of ‘industrial-scale’ AI theft
The response comes after three US agencies accused Chinese AI companies of exploiting American AI models.
Rampant Raphinha nets two goals as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
Spanish giants Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with 5-1 against Dutch side Feyenoord.
Yemeni diplomat says Houthis want to drag Saudi Arabia into war
Houthis are trying to drag Saudi Arabia into conflict by targeting Saudi territory, says Yemen’s Ambassador to Qatar.
Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK
A federal judge denied them bail, saying the dual US-UK citizens' wealth and frequent international travel "constitute quintessential flight risks".
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
US records hottest summer in 132 years
The United States had its hottest summer since records began, says NOAA, with August also setting a new heat record.
Spain Declassifies Warning to Morocco About Migrant Crossing Plans
Spain’s intelligence service had alerted Morocco about social media calls for a border exodus into Ceuta, which led to more than 100 deaths and a political crisis in Spain.
Man in Swindon charged with assisting Russian intelligence agency
Joshua Cammidge, 31, arrested after investigation led by counter-terrorism policing LondonA man has been charged with offences related to national security as part of an ongoing i…
Breathing depends on a cylinder: Gaza faces medical oxygen crisis
Only 12 of Gaza's 34 oxygen-generation stations remain operational, worsening the health crisis in the besieged enclave.
Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone on way to Oslo, Norwegian PM says
Jonas Gahr Store says incident happened when jet carrying Ukrainian president took off from Moldova.
Explosion at depot storing weapons left from Syria war kills 14
An explosion tore through a temporary weapons depot near Sarmada, in northwestern Syria killing at least 14 people
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp and two other aides, public records show
The White House has described the cash gifts to Harp and three others as personal - and legal.
14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.
Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, research finds
Analysis of two skeletons reveals tooth wear and traces of psychoactive substance in what may be earliest known evidence for human drug takingWhat may be the earliest known eviden…
Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop out
Struggling families in Yemen are forced to choose between education and survival amid mounting economic challenges.
Senior UK rabbis come out in support of sanctions on Israeli settlements
Spiritual leaders stress diversity of views within Jewish community and warn against inaction on settler violenceProminent British rabbis have backed Ed Miliband’s sanctions on Is…
Ceuta: Documents show Spanish intelligence warned of crisis
Spain declassified documents that showed warnings issued a day before more than 70,000 migrants rushed the Ceuta border fence. Meanwhile, the EU announced funds to strengthen the …
Ceuta: EU grants Spain €115 million in emergency aid
The EU has said the funds will go toward bolstering border security and returning migrants to Morocco. The move comes in the wake of a crisis that saw more than 70,000 migrants ov…
Germany's connection to the September 11, 2001 attacks
The 9/11 attacks were partly planned in Hamburg, via the so-called Hamburg cell, whose members played key roles in the plot. A look back at a day that shook up Germany’s approach …
Uganda to withdraw from Invictus Games ‘out of respect for King Charles’, says military chief
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, th…
Police Expand Investigation Into Reform U.K. After Undercover Sting
The Metropolitan Police are investigating Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party after footage appeared to show party officials arranging secret contributions from a foreign don…