Vera Blue covers Radiohead’s ‘Creep’ for triple j’s Like A Version
Blue also performed "Maze," a track from her forthcoming album Modern Rituals .
Continued
UK police investigating Widdecombe death reopen old probe
Counter-terror police in Britain investigating the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an old probe into an attempted burglary last year.
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river
PARIS (AP) — Paris is staging its first high-diving competition in the Seine, with athletes launching themselves from a 20-meter platform in front of the…
Kuwait retains high-grade Fitch rating as fiscal strength helps against war fallout
Kuwait has retained its high-grade sovereign credit rating from Fitch as strong government finances help fend off the challenges it continues to face amid the US-Iran war . Opec's fifth biggest oil producer has had to deal with Iranian strikes on its infrastructure that have damaged strategic assets, especially those for energy, and…
Kyiv Struck as Ukraine Targets Russian Refineries, Shadow Fleet
A fire was sparked at Russia’s Ilsky oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region by Ukrainian drone debris, injuring five people, the regional task force said on Saturday, as Russia and Ukraine exchanged overnight attacks including a large-scale missile barrage on Kyiv.
How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil
Chevron's West Texas data center deal with Microsoft may jumpstart a new Big Ol and AI trend.
UN warns Yemen at greatest risk of renewed major conflict since 2022 truce
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential neighbourhoods in the city of Marib on Friday, killing two people and wounding 14, state news…
Mum, Jude, Paul stressed my wife, questioned my son’s paternity, Mr P reveals
One half of the P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has revealed that his family treated his wife, Lola Omotayo-Okoye very badly when she was pregnant with their son.
Former DSS officer arraigned for allegedly promoting IPOB, aiding terrorism
The Federal Government has arraigned a retired officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam, before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly being a member of the…
How to watch Japan vs Australia: Live streams and TV channels as Brave Blossoms host Wallabies
All the ways to watch Japan vs Australia live streams from anywhere in the world as new Wallabies coach Les Kiss faces Eddie Jones in his first game.
Centre Seeks Technical Changes From Meta To Tackle Deepfakes, Child Abuse Material
The Centre’s discussions with Meta have moved into a technical phase after two days of intensive questioning over deepfakes, child…
EC extends Karnataka SIR enumeration deadline till 17 August; draft list to be released on 24 August
The Election Commission on Friday extended the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration exercise in Karnataka till 17 August, with the draft voter list to be released on 24…
What are we all playing this weekend?
It’s been a manageable, some might even say calm week for Team RPS, so we’re rewarding ourselves for a productive five days of PC games with some PC games. Or barbecue. Actually, that sounds better.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 1
Patricia Bailey’s four-bedroom home sits high among the trees in lush Edisto Island, South Carolina. It’s a peaceful place where her body healed from multiple sclerosis.
- Patricia Bailey's Edisto Island home is on land her great-great-grandfather Jim Hutchinson owned.
- 40 acres and a mule promised formerly enslaved individuals land, but reality was different.
- Family wealth reflects ancestor's tenacity despite lost land under government initiative.
Spanish mountain village braces for astrotourists lured by total solar eclipse
Somosierra will be prime spot to view celestial alignment on 12 August, an event that poses logistical challenges Little stirs in the mountains above Somosierra beyond the wind that lashes the flat…
Rising number of UK children report seeing explicit deepfakes of themselves
Exclusive: anonymous flagging service says cases have surged, as watchdog says AI is making sexualised or ‘nudified’ content easier to produce Children in the UK have reported a surge in explicit…
‘Path open’ for revival of CUHK student union, if it registers, Dennis Lo says
The president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has said “the path is open” for the revival of the institution’s main student union, so long as it registers with authorities in accordance…
China will have the largest embassy in London, the former Royal Mint
The UK High Court on Friday threw out a challenge against UK authorities' decision to permit a new Chinese super embassy in central London.
Woman Pulled From Car at Gunpoint By Police After Mistaken Flock Alert - Twice
The police surrounded her car Thursday, "drew their guns, and told her to come out with her hands up," reports a local news station.
Tom's Guide TV Satisfaction Survey: Tell us what you love (and hate) about your TV
Take our Tom's Guide TV Satisfaction Survey and tell us what you like about the TV you own and what you really don't like.
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
There's two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking…
Iran parliament speaker hails journalists as 'frontline commanders in media battle'
Iran parliament speaker hails journalists as 'frontline commanders in media battle' Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said “journalists are considered the frontline commanders of…
MACC, police and IRB ramp up investigations into alleged Tabung Haji irregularities after RCI report
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 — Enforcement agencies have stepped up action following the release of the Royal Commiss...
Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto May Face EV Mandate, 2% Welfare Levy In Maharashtra
New-age tech consumer tech companies like Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Meesho could face higher costs in Maharashtra as the state…
India's gas demand returns to pre-disruption levels, but global LNG competition rises: Equirus
India’s gas consumption increases 7% m-o-m and 2% y-o-y to 197 mmscmd in June
Silver nanocatalysts switch reaction sites between power generation and hydrogen production
For the first time, researchers have discovered that the same silver (Ag) nanocatalyst operates at different reaction sites depending on whether a solid oxide cell is generating electricity or…
Red Sea defence alliance: opportunities and challenges
Red Sea defence alliance: opportunities and challenges newspress_en Sat, 08/08/2026 - 07:50 Politics On 30 July 2026, the declaration establishing the Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance was…
Malaysia’s interfaith approach offers lessons for peace, social harmony, says Aaron
MELAKA, Aug 8 — Malaysia’s experience in managing religious, cultural and ethnic diversity can of...
Farage and Tice sue NCA over alleged leaks of financial information
The Reform leaders claim the National Crime Agency supplied details about party donations to the media.
Two killed in separate Perak accidents involving lorry, three vehicles and family car
IPOH, Aug 8 — Two people were killed in separate accidents, one near the West Coast Expressway (WCE) to...
*Restoring Childhood: How to Set Kids Free in the Age of Anxiety*
That is the new book by Peter Gray, and it is very much a whole philosophy of child-rearing and also antidote to the current panic over social media.
- Teen suffering peaked around 1990, not due to digital devices.
- Suicide rates among European teenagers declined while US rates rose.
Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
Strong labour market underpins US economic resilience: QNB
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Bank (QNB) said the US economy continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of current domestic and external pressures, despite a moderation in the labour market and…
Morning recap
Morning recap Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Secretary-general of the 57-member Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissen Brahim Taha, has welcomed the joint defence agreement signed by…
Morning Briefing Plus: Zeitenwende with silencer
The next crisis is not coming with a bang: A drone at the airport, disinformation before elections and low water levels on the Rhine show how quietly dangers challenge Germany.
Delhi rains bring economic loss as waterlogging, gridlock wreaks havoc: 2 in 3 surveyed report vehicle damage
Delhi-NCR battled waterlogging and rain-induced traffic snarls on rainiest August day of the season amid IMD's red alert.
What can we see during the partial solar eclipse?
Ways to safely enjoy the partial solar eclipse on Wednesday evening.
Ukrainian attacks on warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries are affecting tens of thousands of small businesses that rely on the platform (Reuters)
In the space of three weeks, Vasily Klimov's online shopping pick-up point in Moscow has gone from a healthy small business …
Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China’s shadow remains
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and growing unease over dependence on imports from China…
The mighty Dodgers are reeling following a 7th straight loss in heartbreaking fashion
PHOENIX (AP) — The two-time defending World Series champions are in a rare funk. The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their season-high seventh game in a row in a stunning collapse on Friday night after…
Domestic stablecoins could boost demand for dollar-backed tokens: IMF
IMF first deputy managing director Dan Katz says users may favor digital dollars for their liquidity, network effects and cross-border acceptance.
Insurance penetration remains low despite growth in real estate sector, says expert
He was speaking at a fireside chat titled ‘Beyond bricks & mortar: why risk protection is critical to modern infrastructure’
Mekedatu: CWC asks Karnataka to submit revised Detailed Project Report
The Central Water Commission has observed that the “proposed consumptive use of water is more than allocation”
UAE and Russia deepen coordination on Gulf stability
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation while calling for…
Kensington Expert Mouse Pro TB900 review: I swapped my mouse and trackpad for the new TB900 trackball, and ran a head-to-head video edit against my usual setup — the trackball won.
I ran a head-to-head video editing tests against my usual setup, and found the TB900 faster and more intuitive editing across creative applications.
Pancake lenses are officially back in fashion (and it's all thanks to trendy compact cameras)
“The most requested lens of all time” – The compact camera craze has created a BIG trend for these super small lenses
Emaar Q2 profit rises despite regional tensions
Dubai-listed Emaar Properties posted a 9 per cent increase in second-quarter net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching AED 3.67 billion, as property demand and recurring income businesses…
What you need to know about the solar eclipse over Yorkshire
Yorkshire residents have a rare chance to see the best view of a solar eclipse since 1999 next week.
Ceuta: Spain announces border controls with Italy
Anyone arriving from Italy will have to expect checks at ports and airports from Saturday. What's behind the dispute between the two EU countries?
US stock indexes close higher, S&P 500 hits record high
<p>New York: Major US stock indexes closed higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 reaching a record high as investors responded to weaker-than-expected US jobs data that reduced expectations of a Federal…
How can landscape recover after devastating fires?
Conservationists are working to restore wildlife after recent wildfires devastated habitats.
Lee vows to review policies that discourage young couples from registering marriage
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung vowed Saturday to review gover...
Union calls for robust review of OBR over fears it holds back economic growth
TUC will urge John Healey to order ‘root and branch’ assessment of watchdog amid claims its forecasts downplay investment benefits The TUC is urging the new chancellor, John Healey, to order a “root…
Irish buyers are choosing EVs, but concerns remain
When faced with the big decision of buying a new car, more Irish consumers are choosing to go fully electric.
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Chinese megacities are seeing a slight decrease in households with assets of at least 100 million yuan (US$14.8 million), as the country’s private wealth remains concentrated in three places…
This Denzel Washington action thriller was savaged by critics in 2004, but over 20 years later it's an undeniable must-watch
"Man on Fire" was savaged by critics in 2004, but over 20 years later, this Denzel Washington action thriller is an undeniable must-watch.
Al Burhan army's goal to defeat RSF this year too ambitious, experts say
Sudan's army has vowed to defeat the Rapid Support Forces by the end of 2026, but analysts say the goal is too ambitious given how deeply entrenched the paramilitary group is in the country's west.
New water-birth guidelines aim to standardise care
Women choosing to use water for labour or birth will receive a more consistent level of care under Ireland's first national clinical practice guidelines on the use of birthing pools.
Why the Loire Valley is about so much more than fairytale castles
Beyond the Loire Valley’s fairy-tale châteaux, a gentler side of this celebrated destination awaits. Lucy Daltroff dives in It takes just over an hour to fly from Stansted to Tours in the Loire Valley and soon I am eating a spectacular lunch and drinking local wine at the rooftop La Belle Vue Restaurant. Before me [...]