Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
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Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on ousted PM Hasina's planned speech in New Delhi
Bangladesh has asked India to clarify its stance on exiled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s planned virtual address from New Delhi, warning that allowing political activities by a fugitive could hurt improving bilateral relations.
Iran expresses interest in expanding economic cooperation with Pakistan through Karachi, Gwadar ports
Iran expressed interest in expanding trade and economic cooperation with Pakistan through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar on Tuesday, as a delegation from Tehran held a meeting with a business team from Pakistan in Islamabad, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.
Stokes would love to coach England in future
Ben Stokes says he would love to become England head coach in the future, as he expresses concerns about the toll captaincy could take on Joe Root.
(2nd LD) Seoul shares end higher amid lingering woes over AI, Iran crisis
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday as retail investors ...
Gardeners are ditching lavender for this tougher, long-blooming shrub — and it doesn’t go woody
Struggling with lavender? Why this resilient alternative is a better choice.
UK mulls making employers ask before installing bossware
Proposals span AI productivity scores, keystroke logging, biometrics, and other ways to watch workers
Army nearly downed military drone during flight test: lawmaker
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- A front-line Army unit nearly shot down a South Korean...
Itauma v Hrgovic upgraded to IBF world-title bout
British heavyweight Moses Itauma's fight against Filip Hrgovic on 29 August will be for the vacant IBF title.
S. Korean won slightly falls against U.S. dollar on foreign outflows
SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won slightly weakened against the U.S...
Google Drive finally fixes the most tedious part of reviewing videos
Your "skip to 2:14" messages are finally becoming a thing of the past.
The 3 August 2026 landslide at the Debre Metmik Tsadkane Mariam Monastery in Ethiopia
A major landslide in the North Shewa Zone of Ethiopia has killed at least 14 pilgrims gathered at a monastery. On 3 August 2026, a significant landslide occurred at the Debre Metmik Tsadkane Mariam…
Kakadu board chair charged with domestic violence, assault
The chair of the Kakadu Board of Management, Ryan Barrowei, has faced the Katherine Local Court on domestic violence and aggravated assault charges.
Pixels could soon catch up to Galaxy phones with a new Voicecast feature
Google is catching up to Samsung with this audio feature in the latest Android 17 QPR2 beta.
Arnott's workers strike over hourly pay rises worth less than a packet of biscuits
Arnott's workers in Adelaide have walked off the job over a pay dispute, with their union saying previous pay rises have equated to less than $1 per hour — not enough to buy a packet of biscuits.
Google Home’s latest fix solves a major headache for Tapo camera owners
Tapo camera live feeds are finally working directly inside the Google Home app.
Alex Eala's inspiring Filipino phrases and symbols – and what they mean
Alex Eala's Mubadala DC Open triumph on Monday was about more than just lifting a trophy. By becoming the first Filipino to win a WTA Tour-level singles title, the 21-year-old cemented her place in…
Israel is not 'testing' its ceasefires. It's violating them
Israel is not 'testing' its ceasefires. It's violating them Submitted by Barry Malone on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 15:45 As the Israeli military ignores deals in Gaza and Lebanon and continues its…
Uganda police say at least 14 people killed in collision between truck and taxi van
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A collision between a passenger van operating as a commuter taxi and a truck carrying sand killed at least 14 people in Uganda , police said.
NSW Liberal admits to leaking confidential report to young conservative powerbrokers, inquiry hears
NSW shadow attorney general, Damien Tudehope, tells inquiry Jean-Claude Perrottet had a talent for recruiting The leader of the opposition in the New South Wales upper house has admitted to leaking a…
PCB appoints South Africa's Michael Smith as batting coach for Pakistan men's cricket team
Former South African cricketer Michael Smith has been appointed as the batting coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team for two years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Tuesday.
AI-Native CRM Startup Superleap Bags ₹36 Cr Led By Peak XV’s Surge
Enterprise tech startup Superleap has raised ₹36 Cr (around $4.2 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round led by Peak…
Teen who stabbed man with brain injury pleads guilty to murder
A 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the stabbing murder of 25-year-old Jack Westren at Shellharbour Junction train station after a group of minors lured him there via social media.
Trump warns Iran, Gulf diplomacy intensifies and regional flights remain disrupted
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , US President Donald Trump says Iran is facing its "last chance" to reach a deal, while Tehran warns American forces would be at serious risk if Washington…
Euro stalls against British Pound as geopolitical uncertainty grips markets
The Euro (EUR) trades practically flat, a few pips below 0.8570 against the British Pound (GBP) on Tuesday, holding moderate gains after Monday's bounce from last week's lows at 0.8542.
How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its dominance over US interests
On the South Atlantic coastline, Angola stands out as rare ground on which the United States has been willing to vie with China for influence in Africa. It was the only country on the continent visited by former US president Joe Biden, albeit in the twilight of his term in December 2024.
Multi-day energy storage startup Ore Energy clinches $43M in new investment round
Dutch energy storage startup Ore Energy has raised more than $40m, as it looks to commercialise its long-storage batteries.The $43m Series A funding round was led by two new investors, tech-investor…
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman gave $5.5 million to protect the home of an internet-famous bald eagle named Jackie
As the internet-famous eagle fought for her life in intensive care, the Brockmans' donation closed a $10 million fundraiser with days to spare.
US Dollar: Warsh tactics cloud Fed path – Commerzbank
Commerzbank’s Antje Praefcke discusses how new Fed Chair Warsh may be relying on markets to tighten financing conditions instead of raising rates, leaving the Dollar exposed to data-driven volatility.
Ore Energy raises €37.3 million to scale iron-air batteries that store renewable power for up to 100 hours
Ore Energy, an Amsterdam-based startup developing grid-scale iron-air batteries for long-duration energy storage, has raised €37.3 million ($43 million) in Series A funding to scale its iron-air…
Regularization boosts employment in July and Spain gains 41,727 affiliations
Foreign men are pushing the labor market and accelerating the annual job creation rate to 3%, although unemployment soars by 19,517 people.
Last Scottish island bird hunt banned after almost 500 years
A centuries-old annual bird chick hunt on a remote Scottish island, known as the Guga Hunt, has been banned this year, authorities said Monday, citing conservation concerns.
High-profile anesthesiologists earning retractions for data, image problems
In July 2021, John Loadsman received a manuscript about a clinical trial that immediately roused his suspicion. Then the editor-in-chief of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Loadsman asked the authors for the raw data. They weren’t pretty.
Ray Dalio on the AI bubble nearing 1929, 2000 levels and the lesson people always forget: ‘wealth is not the same as money’
"You see a lot of people getting wealthy but you can't spend the wealth," the Bridgewater Associates founder told Diary of a CEO.
The NFL’s previous push into Europe lost $400 million. Why it’s trying again
The league's chief marketing officer is taking America's biggest sport across the Atlantic. After decades of failed attempts, this time may be different.
Spain Offers $1.14 Billion To Get Thirty Meter Telescope Moved To Canary Islands
Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Behind the Black: In a new bid to get the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to move from Hawaii, which has blocked its construction for more than a…
- Spain offers $1.14 billion to relocate TMT to Canary Islands.
- Funding includes €400M from Spain's Ministry, €300M EIB loan, and ICO stake.
- Additional coverage possible via Cesce and EIB instruments.
Brazil’s mining agency under fire over corruption and omission probes
Criminal groups use small-scale mining permits as a front for gold laundering while federal oversight fails.
I rewatched the wildest slasher movie franchise of the decade and can't believe what I missed the first time
Mia Goth plays two different modern horror icons in Ti West's decades-spanning 'X' trilogy.
Estel Technologies raises €270K to modernise tech staffing sales
Bulgaria-based Estel Technologies hasraised €270,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-native sales platform forthe global tech talent industry. The round was led by Vitosha Ventures, withparticipa...
This Sky-Watcher is an ideal beginner telescope for solar observing
The Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76mm H-alpha is a portable beginner's solar telescope that is easy to use and offers dramatic views of the turbulent surface of the sun.
Why we are still waiting for the 'Newey effect' - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
WhatsApp Tests Age Verification; Some Users Report Accounts Under Review
Meta-owned WhatsApp is testing privacy-protective ways to verify users’ age ahead of the rollout of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection…
Forex Today: Mideast uncertainty keeps USD supported ahead of next batch of US data
Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, August 4:
The best new restaurants in Hong Kong 2026
A round-up of the hottest new restaurant openings in town
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Here are the latest developments from across the region: Iran was set to carry out attacks in Ukraine before Kyiv had issued an apology, a top…
- Iran poised to launch attacks on Ukraine before Kyiv's apology
- Iran's armed forces completed preparations for strikes
- Iran warns US of risks from naval blockade of Iranian ports
Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m
An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.
Shiplog raises $1M to build AI customer intelligence for B2B SaaS
Paris-based Shiplog has raised about $1 million in a pre-seed round to build an AI-powered customer lifecycle and expansion platform for B2B SaaS companies.
Taekwang Steel
Hidden behind giant doors on the corner of Des Voeux Road Central, Taekwang Steel offers a truly unique dining experience. Unlike other Korean barbecue...
3 lions perish at Tokyo zoo as Japan bakes in ‘cruelly hot’ summer
Three lions have died of suspected heatstroke at Tokyo’s Tama Zoological Park amid Japan’s record-breaking “cruelly hot” summer as officials boost animal welfare measures to cope with climate-fuelled…
Kerala floods and landslides: At least 15 killed as rain batters south Indian state
At least 15 people have been killed after heavy rain caused flooding and landslides in several parts of India's southern state of Kerala.
Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo
Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke, and others are under treatment, a spokeswoman said Tuesday, with the big cats struggling with high humidity.
Fire: Forest fires on the outskirts of the US metropolis Spokane – 64,000 fleeing
A forest fire developed into an urban inferno. Tens of thousands of people have had to flee. So far, it has not been possible to contain the fires around Spokane.
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Nate Rouette and his brother Nelson went shark fishing on Cape Cod hoping for an exciting catch, but were shocked by what they reeled in—a tropical species of shark with a reputation for eating…
Tanker Traffic Remains Subdued Despite Trump’s Talk of Peace
Tanker crossings in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb remained subdued at the start of this week despite reports about potential renewal of peace talks based on statements made by President…
- Tanker traffic in Hormuz and Mandeb straits low at week's start
- Trump's peace talk statements briefly lift oil prices
- CENTCOM explores unconventional methods to pressure Iran
Delhi Police issues traffic advisory: Avoid THESE routes today as Chehlum procession passes through Southern range
Delhi Traffic Police has rolled out special arrangements and diversions across the Southern Range on August 4, 2026, in view of the Chehlum procession, warning commuters of congestion on key stretches…
Long-distance traffic of Deutsche Bahn: Again, almost every second long-distance train was delayed in July
More and more faulty systems and the heat are slowing down long-distance rail traffic. In July, too, almost every second long-distance train was running late.
Day of Beer: Increasingly more breweries are closing down
Falling beer sales and high costs are affecting breweries. Why small businesses are particularly affected and which federal states still have many breweries.
NASA puts astronauts’ lives in the hands of Tesla’s flaky Cybertruck
Muskmobiles subject to 11 recalls get the launchpad rescue mission currently handled by vehicles that can survive land mine blasts
I drove the Subaru Forester and Mazda CX-5 for week — here's the $40K crossover SUV I recommend
I tested the 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness and 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus for a week each to see which is the better SUV.
Li Ka Shing Foundation, Disney offer 24,000 helpers free tickets to Toy Story 5
The Li Ka Shing Foundation has partnered with The Walt Disney Company to offer 24,000 foreign domestic helpers free tickets to watch the latest Toy Story movie in the newest collaboration between the organisations to support Hong Kong’s migrant workers.