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France is gripped by another heatwave as it also grapples with a record drought. Nearly 70% of the country is facing water restrictions with agriculture bearing the brunt. The production of milk has fallen significantly as extreme heat caused vegetation to dry up and the quality of dairy products, notably cheese, is threatened.
A group of House Democrats are pushing two top artificial intelligence companies to disclose more information about reported incidents in which their AI models escaped containment and hacked into other companies during cybersecurity tests. The lawmakers cited the “serious risk that frontier AI models can pose” in separate letters to the top executives at Anthropic…
Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators
The fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history – and the second deadliest – began in February, months before it was declared, the World Health Organisation has said
Four human rights groups in the United States are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which they say are unlawful.
Bulgaria’s second edition of the LUNAR: Sea of Lights festival turned Bulgaria's southern Black Sea coast into an immersive open-air gallery, where digital art meets the landscape. The event featured the work of 17 artists originating from eight countries across the five resort towns of Tsarevo, Lozenets, Varvara, Ahtopol and Sinemorets. The Light Festival ran from August 7-10.
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
Hong Kong authorities have defended the city’s childhood vaccination programme after the United States scaled back its immunisation recommendations, stressing that public health policies should not be “arbitrarily altered”. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said on Tuesday that all public health policies and medical recommendations had to be based on scientific evidence. “Vaccination…
Why investment by a group including Jeff Bezos would not make a marked difference to Liverpool's spending power - and might sit uneasily with fans.
The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont Connecticut, the Senate special GOP primary in South Carolina to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and Alabama’s special congressional primary on Tuesday August 11th, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET. The Hill’s…
President Trump's administration revoked the legal status of over 350,000 immigrants under the Temporary Protected Status program following a Supreme Court ruling, sparking concerns regarding economic disruption and racial bias.
House Judiciary Committee Democrats launched a probe Tuesday into the charges brought — and later voluntarily dismissed — against a former Olympian over alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, questioning why U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro brought the flawed case. The probe centers on the felony vandalism charges brought against David Hearn; Pirro initially…
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
BBC News (Front page)In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead. But 24 hour…
PBS NewsHourLetter signed by every chief constable in England and Wales warns freeing pair could weaken trust in justice system Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass call from police chiefs to block the…
The Guardian PoliticsThe sister of Senator Lindsey Graham was endorsed by President Trump to serve out the remainder of his term. Now she is running in a special primary election.
The New York Times USIn our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people w…
PBS NewsHourThe two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.
The New York Times USThe longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.
The New York Times USUkrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
The Independent WorldPolicy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister says fundin…
The Guardian WorldThe former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.
The New York Times USFederal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
The Guardian World‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
The Independent WorldAndrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
BBC News (Front page)Six states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
The New York Times USJapan’s Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea
ABC News InternationalTrump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
The Independent WorldThe Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well as barring Children’s Health Insurance Program …
The HillHims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing …
The HillGreat Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
BBC News (Front page)U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
PBS NewsHourThe new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
The Independent WorldThe city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
BBC News (Front page)Jazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
The Independent World{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the te…
The HillAs Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
The New York Times USJournalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
The Guardian WorldIn today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this …
NBC NewsAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued a…
PBS NewsHourThe missile was believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said.
The Japan TimesBrittany Boltinhouse’s attorney says removal of title and crown ‘another troubling example of cancel culture’ A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA la…
The Guardian WorldKamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
The Independent WorldRuling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal …
The Guardian WorldIt was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
The Independent WorldThe State Department said they were canceled because visa holders committed crimes, abused the immigration system and celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, among other reasons
The Independent WorldRescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in doz…
PBS NewsHourBBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
BBC WorldOver the next 20 years, Russian authorities plan to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in the occupied Ukrainian territories. Despite the grim circumstances, some people really are moving there. The …
Meduza (English)A fire near Highway 1 has spread, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.
The New York Times USAuthorities in Zimbabwe say at least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
ABC News InternationalA former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years in a Russian prison and is believed to be seriously ill has been released and was on his way back to the United States. President Donald Trump an…
NBC NewsThe Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
The New York Times USThe intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
BBC PoliticsA newly reported Secret Service ruse to fly President Trump out of the NATO summit last month in Turkey amid an assassination threat from Iran is raising questions about the president’s security wh…
The HillAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.
CBC WorldLucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the British version of “The Office” and had a starring role in “Shaun of the Dead,” said she incurable cancer.
NBC NewsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026…
The HillTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has intervened in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn baby with a severe heart defect, seeking to ensure the fetus receives life-saving medical …
The HillSales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.
PBS NewsHourUS Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
BBC WorldRepresentative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
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