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LNG shipments start moving through Hormuz in long road to recovery
Before the war, roughly a fifth of the world’s LNG passed through the strait, and the disruption has left Asian buyers scrambling.
Bank of Canada: Strong GDP lowers cut risk – TD Securities
TD Securities’ Robert Both and Emma Lawrence note that stronger-than-expected Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data support a brighter growth outlook but do not materially change their Bank of…
How Michigan Became the Most Expensive Democratic Primary Ever
Next Tuesday’s contest in Michigan between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens holds a dubious distinction: No Democratic congressional primary in history has ever attracted so much super PAC cash.
The split in Poland’s opposition could help them unseat Tusk’s government [Opinion]
Daniel Tilles It may help broaden the opposition's appeal by offering voters a more moderate, centre-right option.
Nikon patent overruled, puts Viltrox lawsuit at risk
Is Nikon's lawsuit against Viltrox on the rocks? Chinese authority invalidates Nikon patent for “lack of inventiveness”
Kyle Shanahan’s car accident has transformed into the NFL’s biggest mystery
Kyle Shanahan was involved in a car accident shortly before training camp began. That is the lone fact we know with certainty. What began as a seemingly routine traffic incident, one that should have made minor waves, has turned into a quagmire as numerous layers of attempted cover-ups, media favors, and altered facts have quickly […]
ASEAN’s response to a fracturing world is to move towards more integration: DPM Gan
Every crisis that the ASEAN has overcome together has deepened trust among members, DPM Gan said.
EFF Guide to Recording Law Enforcement
This post is available as a printable one page handout in English and Spanish . Recordings of law enforcement, whether by bystanders or by those directly encountering officers, can be powerful tools…
Top EU diplomat Kallas expected to visit Beijing in autumn amid deepest strains in years
The European Union’s foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, is expected to travel to China in the autumn for her first face-to-face meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi since a bruising encounter in…
Meta's Reality Labs division lost $4.6 billion in Q2 2026, pushing total losses toward $88 billion
Meta's earnings report for the second quarter of 2026 primarily focuses on the company's AI and smart-glasses-related ambitions, but buried in the numbers is yet another multi-billion-dollar loss from…
Seatrium eyes growing LNG demand as Iran war reshapes global energy flows
The company's net profit rose 158% to $373 million in the first half of 2026, driven by strong LNG demand.
Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches
Under new regulations, the Chinese government will soon be able to ban citizens from leaving the country if they violate export controls or rules on technology transfers. The measures were announced by the State Council, China’s cabinet, on Friday and are set to take effect on September 15.
Brazil says US tariffs violate WTO rules
The Brazilian government argued before the World Trade Organization (WTO) that the tariffs imposed by the United States are “inconsistent” with WTO rules. Brazil submitted the document to the organization last Monday (July 27), but it was not made public until Thursday (Jul. 30).
Where Silence Still Speaks: Discovering the Monastery of Ecce Homo in Boyacá
Eight kilometres beyond the whitewashed streets and polished boutiques of Villa de Leyva, the traffic fades into birdsong and the landscape begins to exhale.
Poland bans use of smartphones by children in primary schools and kindergartens
President Karol Nawrocki signed the bill into law after it received near-unanimous support in parliament.
More Americans now support banning phones all day at school, not just in class
According to Pew Research Center, 77% of US adults now support in-classroom phone bans for middle and high school students, marking the second consecutive year that support has increased – the figure…
Migration Agency: Don’t apply for civics test without proof of Swedish skills
The Swedish Migration Agency has been instructing people invited to take the new civics test for citizenship not to apply if they cannot already demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Swedish, leading many who have received the message not to register.
Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die'
Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.
Leaving vehicle engines idling is unhealthy, expensive – and often illegal
Idling vehicles are easy targets for enforcement – they’re often left running for no good reason.
58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump
American faith in news is at an all-time low, aided by a president hostile to the press. But presidents have long attacked journalists as biased. What does objectivity really mean?
Workers extract 60,000 liters of fuel oil from Finnish warship that sank in 1941
An estimated 40,000 litres still to be recovered during a planned follow-up operation next year.
A “Hellish Cloud” Descended on Los Angeles in 1943
It marked the city's first smog incident. Here’s what it looked like—back then and over the years that followed. The post A “Hellish Cloud” Descended on Los Angeles in 1943 appeared first on Nautilus .
Why Russia Is Choking Ukraine’s Black Sea Ports
Russia is attacking Ukraine’s Black Sea ports to choke its economy and boost Moscow’s leverage by inflicting pain on major grain importers in Africa and Asia.
Heat, Drought, Wildfires: Climate Change Supercharges Disasters in Europe
Western Europe is experiencing a summer of weather extremes.
5 months, 3 weeks jail for senior police officer who molested colleague at force HQ
A senior police superintendent has received a prison sentence of five months and three weeks after being found guilty of indecently assaulting a female subordinate on three occasions in 2024…
High noon for SA’s criminal justice system
We are fast reaching a tipping point in our criminal justice system, from which there may soon be a point of no return.
Why Thousands of Moroccan Migrants Crossed Into the Spanish Exclave Ceuta
Footage and images show scores of people, many of whom appear to be young men, bypassing the Tarajal border fence between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Issue Final Deadline, Threaten Nationwide Strike From Aug 10
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to commence a total and comprehensive nationwide industrial strike on Aug.
Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement
During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance At a former British castle where thousands of enslaved Africans were held…
EU extends Ukrainians' temporary protection until March 2028, with updated conditions
The Finnish government is due to decide on the matter on 6 August, according to the interior ministry.
UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct
The post For the Second Time, Lawmakers Failed to Fix California’s Warning System for Teacher Misconduct appeared first on ProPublica .
Behind the race to host the high seas treaty
Chile, China and Belgium are competing to host the headquarters of a landmark global ocean treaty. But why do they care so much?
Rwanda: Kagame, U.S. Congressional Delegation Discuss Energy, Health Cooperation
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, July 30, received a bipartisan United States Congressional delegation led by Representative Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and…
The vanishing terrorists: The New York Times' new Gaza reporting strategy - opinion
A new study via Claude Code shows that The New York Times fully adopted Hamas's strategy regarding casualty reporting in Gaza.
Abdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing
The Michigan Senate primary is the next biggest test for the direction of the Democratic Party. The post Abdul El-Sayed on The Intercept Briefing appeared first on The Intercept .
'They don't have bosses': The detective hunting Chile's 'criminal tourists'
After years tracking crews and gangs accused of targeting athletes and celebrities, Nassau County detective Jesús Bonilla explains how the crews recruit, operate and continue to expand. Leer más
Criminal tourism: Inside the Chilean burglary network targeting sports stars
How a gang accused of raiding Juan Martín del Potro's home fits into an international criminal network that has targeted elite athletes across the Americas and Europe. Leer más
Fernández de Kirchner asks UN to suspend the ban keeping her off the ballot
The defense team of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has filed an individual communication with the United Nations Human Rights Committee seeking suspension of the lifetime…
As Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Drags On, This Border Community Suffers Without a Voice
The post As Trump’s Tariff War With Canada Drags On, This Border Community Suffers Without a Voice appeared first on ProPublica .
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Researchers explain how El Niño and global warming are combining to create "the haves and the have-nots."
The price Dumka’s Adivasis pay for home
Mining, water scarcity and erratic rainfall are making life harder for the Indigenous Santhal communities of the district in Jharkhand. Many migrate for work, earning enough just to return to their land, language and forest The post The price Dumka’s Adivasis pay for home appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
US considers charging $100,000 fee for international graduates seeking to work
International students who want to remain in the United States after graduation to work could face a US$100,000 fee under immigration tightening measures.
Ship captain arrested after bodies of woman and child found off Swedish coast
A young girl and a woman, who had been missing after a collision between a pleasure boat and a merchant ship off the coast of Tjörn, have been found dead. The captain of a Norwegian merchant ship has been held as part of the investigation.
Taiwan monitors China coast guard ships ‘drifting’ east of the island
Taiwan said Friday it has deployed vessels to monitor two China Coast Guard ships east of the island, as Beijing asserts authority over an area of the Western Pacific. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and also insists that waters around the island democracy come under its jurisdiction, which Taipei rejects. Chinese ships […]
Poland to deport foreigner who performed Nazi salute at Auschwitz Museum
The 34-year-old Colombian citizen was charged with promoting Nazism.
Prodding Open Wounds: Ukraine’s War on the Russian Oil & Gas Sector
Nicholas Trickett on how Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries are deepening the contradictions of the Kremlin’s wartime economy
August 2026: 9 changes affecting expats in Germany
The summer holidays are almost in full swing, but there are still lots of changes coming to Germany during August. Here’s what residents need to know about:
Friday briefing: Why attacks on hospitals from Ukraine to Lebanon now happen with impunity
In today’s newsletter: The legal protections once considered foundational in conflict are now routinely bypassed, with healthcare personnel treated as legitimate targets Good morning. While you were asleep, Donald Trump claimed a deal had been reached for the “complete disarmament of Hamas” in Gaza.
Revamped HK-China border crossing needs stress tests ahead of opening, lawmaker says
The revamped Huanggang Port will need stress tests and drills to ensure the border crossing with China is prepared for operation, a lawmaker and a former security minister have said as authorities signed an agreement to commission the new port.
FMI issues thunderstorm warnings across all of Finland on Friday
Thunderstorms, particularly severe in the west, are expected to sweep across the whole country on Friday.
The wisdom of Eli Dourado
How do “international efforts” work? Unlike most of the signatories of the letter, I have been a State Department advisor and have participated in multiple treaty negotiations.
- Eli Dourado critiques international agreements as tools for manipulation.
- Countries exploit multilateral agreements to undermine American industries.
- Only major countries commit to binding themselves in meaningful ways.
Top endocrinologist leaves 16-year US career for China's Westlake University
A Los Angeles endocrinologist has joined China's Westlake University as the first U.S.-licensed physician on its medical school faculty, the university said.
More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban, new eSafety report finds
The report provides more evidence Australia’s world-leading social media ban isn’t going to plan.
Nha Trang hotel staff probed for renting motorbike to drunk Russian, leading to fatal crash
A 51-year-old hotel receptionist in Nha Trang is facing charges after allegedly renting a motorbike to an intoxicated Russian tourist who subsequently struck and killed a pedestrian.
Should I let my kids down that tube slide? How to weigh the benefits with the risk of injury
Tube slides aren’t like traditional playground slides. But children can still have fun without getting injured.
Bali’s traditional boats embody centuries of maritime tradition – but they’re quickly disappearing
Bali’s traditional elephant-fish canoes embody generations of craftsmanship, spiritual belief and maritime knowledge. But only a handful remain.