Russia strikes Kharkiv publisher, setting textbooks ablaze at warehouse
Russian forces attacked the Ranok publishing house in Kharkiv on Aug. 1, causing a warehouse fire that set textbooks ablaze, publishing house CEO Viktor Kruhlov said.
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Ukraine Gains Ground as Putin Faces Pressure
Former US Ambassador Bill Taylor joins Bloomberg This Weekend and says Ukraine maintains momentum on the battlefield despite intensified Russian missile attacks, while urging the US and its allies to…
Iraq's Al Zaidi faces 'impossible' task to disarm Iran-backed militias
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi’s plan to disarm militias outside state control will be “impossible” to carry out given Iran’s tight grip on Baghdad, experts and officials told The National .
ASEAN and China must continue to strengthen collaborations: Chee Hong Tat
Singapore and China cooperation has shown how countries can co-create solutions.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have caused firestorms 17 times hotter than the thermal limit lethal to humans
The dinosaurs may not have starved through a years-long winter. New evidence suggests a blanket of ultrafine impact dust set the planet on fire within hours.
Spanish North Africa enclave: How did the Ceuta crisis come about?
The events in Ceuta raise many questions: Did Moroccan security forces tolerate the assault? What motives could there have been? And who profited from the chaotic scenes?
Adani Total Gas raises CNG prices by ₹4 per kg amid rising LNG costs
Rising fuel procurement costs and global supply disruptions have pushed up CNG prices despite continued strong demand across city gas networks.
Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but models reveal risks for Europe and Asia
A brewing "super" El Nino cycle is poised to unleash heat waves, floods and drought worldwide, with the effects amplified by long-term human-caused climate change.
Kuwait's air defences respond to Iranian drone attacks
Kuwait's air defences responded to drone attacks on Saturday after what the country's military described as Iranian aggression . The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said explosions heard were the result of interceptions by air defence systems.
Iraq to sign extension of pipeline deal with Turkey
Iraq plans to sign a one-year agreement to continue crude oil flows through a pipeline to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. The Opec member is looking for alternative routes to export Iraqi crude as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed owing to the US-Iran war .
Migration: At least 50,000 migrants reach Spanish exclave
At least 57 people died in the stampede, 48,300 are already back in Morocco. The EU promises Spain support, several member states call for tougher action.
Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson
Guitarist Jim Root remarks, “Don’t believe every thing you read." Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson Spencer Kaufman
Government will continue to invest in infrastructure, education for Singaporeans: PM Wong
He was speaking at the reopening of Fuchun Community Club in Marsiling on Aug 1.
Shipping in times of crisis: How low water levels are affecting the economy
Drought, sandbanks, bottlenecks - Germany's rivers are carrying less water than usual. Historically low water levels are being reached. The situation highlights just how important the waterways are.
'We're considering several options' – Mont Ventoux stage faces uncertainty at Tour de France Femmes
Queen stage could be rerouted due to wildfires, with decision to be made on 4 August
Cori Bush Has No Regrets
Rep. Wesley Bell has AIPAC on his side, but the grassroots energy seems to be behind Bush. The post Cori Bush Has No Regrets appeared first on The Intercept .
What if Stop Killing Games win? Anthem, SpaceCraft and Warframe devs on the "massive undertaking" of reverse engineering an always-online game
Sci-fantasy shooter Warframe is the sexy cyborg fruit of 13 years of updates and expansions, encompassing scores upon scores of quests, areas, plotlines, systems and characters, together with a huge…
Bipartisan Governors Launch Task Force to Tackle Immigration Reform
From Oklahoma City, the site of the annual meeting of the National Governor’s Association, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and Delaware Governor…
When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO
Legacy media got Mexico's story wrong — on the World Cup, on Mencho, on cartel violence — and won't admit it. MND CEO Travis Bembenek explains why. The post When legacy media’s hypocrisy gets called out: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Chinese test pilot who landed plane safely after cabin leak given first-class merit award
Chinese President Xi Jinping has honoured a veteran naval test pilot with a first-class merit award for defence science and technology. The pilot, Yang Yong, who had previously been awarded seven second- and third-class merit awards, has been testing planes launched from the country’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian.
Dragon Age's former producer had envisioned a 'Champions Edition' equivalent to Mass Effect's Legendary Edition, but he doesn't think it will happen anymore: 'There are basically no companies that could help you'
"There's basically no one outside of BioWare anymore that understands the Aurora engine."
How wildfire smoke is reshaping childhood
Smoky summers are becoming the new normal across the American West, forcing a generation of children to grow up indoors.
Slipknot Reportedly Fire Sid Wilson After 28 Years
In recent years, Slipknot has seen departures from original percussionist Chris Fehn, original keyboardist Craig Jones, and longtime drummer Jay Weinberg.
Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat
Phoenix has had a record-breaking run of high temperatures and that streak will continue through the coming week, as heat and fire risks spread across the wider US West.
Ukraine Hits Russian Refineries as Kyiv Faces Missile Barrage
Russia launched ballistic missiles and attack drones against Ukraine’s capital overnight, killing at least nine people, while Kyiv’s forces struck oil facilities deep inside Russia territory.
‘Nothing is cast in stone’: MPs pledge to raise concerns over Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks
They were speaking at a talk concerning the trade-offs between nature and development.
By The Way: Headlines You May Have Missed the Week of 7/26
The secret to a billion dollar movie, Willie Nelson speaks out against Data Centers, mystery packages, and Marmots on OnlyFans.
From SBU special operations to defense chief: Inside Yevhenii Khmara’s rise
People who personally know Yevhenii Khmara, the new head of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, helped NV fill in some of the many gaps in his biography.
Girl’s undisclosed death in gene-editing trial raises red flags in booming Chinese industry
Beijing — A top Chinese medical university is investigating the death of a young girl in an experimental gene-editing trial conducted by a leading expert at its affiliated hospital that has raised serious concerns about ethics in China’s booming biomedical industry.
Farmer killed after tractor overturns into Ayutthaya canal
PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA — 1 August 2026, A 61-year-old farmer was killed after his tractor overturned into an irrigation canal and trapped him underwater in Bang Ban district on Saturday. Police were alerted to the accident at about 14:00 along an irrigation canal road in Moo 1, Kop Chao subdistrict.
EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Spanish enclave
A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.
Why China’s JL-3 made waves with first submarine-based missile test in over 40 years
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) carried out a missile test in the Pacific last month. The July 6 launch – in which a dummy warhead travelled 8,000km (5,000 miles) – was China’s first confirmed submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known firing from a nuclear-powered submarine.
Here are college degrees that offer the most career flexibility in US
Recent graduates with degrees in English, arts, and humanities are proving to be the most adaptable in a challenging U.S.
Restaura Biomas to restore 600,000 ha of native vegetation in Brazil
A coalition of environmental organizations will launch the Restaura Biomas project this week, an initiative aimed at expanding the restoration of native vegetation in Brazil.
Palestinian Christians call on American evangelicals to stop ignoring their plight
Bethlehem, West Bank — Father Munther Isaac can lean on a 2,000-year history of Christian faith and practice as he studies and promotes the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Fedorov says robots and drones should replace troops wherever possible
Victory in modern warfare will depend on technological superiority and the maximum use of robotic systems on the front, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said, drawing on Ukraine’s experience fighting Russian forces.
Why Trump is at war with the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court is in the trenches right now. Last week, its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, was voted out of his position. In a first-of-its-kind vote, 82 member states decided that he engaged in misconduct and a serious breach of duty. The vote comes after he was accused of sexual misconduct by a female […]
America’s Most Divided State Loves Its Extremes
Wisconsin has never been a bastion of moderation.
When Following the Rules Leads to Disaster
A supreme-court decision helped cause the Ceuta disaster.
Dems are increasingly desperate to get their Senate candidates to drop out in these races
But Alani Bankhead in Montana and Julian Beaudion in South Dakota say they have no plans to clear the way for independents in their races.
Special counsel quizzes PPP lawmaker over presidential residence relocation
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Yonhap) -- The second special counsel team investigating former P...
Iran warns neighbors against being US 'defensive shield'
Iran has warned regional states against helping the US as Washington weighs possible "very hard" new strikes. Meanwhile, the Tehran-backed Houthis claim to have diverted eight Saudi tankers from the…
Tomorrow is here
I’ve been concerned for some time now about the pace of global change. This pace continues to accelerate and, frankly, under the general human radar, confronting humanity with unprecedented…
- CRISPR gene editing, developed by Jennifer Doudna, can alter human genes with significant risks.
- Humanoid robot, six feet tall, joins board meetings to provide research and take notes.
Pattaya court denies bail for suspects in five Chonburi killings
PATTAYA — 1 August 2026, The Pattaya Provincial Court on Saturday denied bail for two men accused in the killings of five people whose bodies were buried in Chonburi, citing the seriousness of the…
Thousands attend Bray Air Display in Wicklow
Tens of thousands of people have attended this year's Bray Air Display, the 19th edition of Ireland's biggest aviation event.
War in Ukraine: Why Crimea has become a strategic target
Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian logistics centers and energy facilities in Crimea. What are the consequences for local supplies, and how does Kyiv hope this strategy will affect the course…
OP-ED: A Moment in History — memories of when Katlehong was at war
History has a strange way of reverberating — imperfectly recalled, in fragments, pieced together, and forged into a simulacrum of the truth.
Two killed in separate road crashes in Co Tyrone
Two people were killed in separate road crashes in Co Tyrone this week.
The future of Ceuta and the Ormuz model
The new international disorder is now governed by the strength of ‘not always the big eats the small’.
Australia too strong for Ireland in historic AFLW clash
Australia powered past Ireland at North Sydney Oval on Saturday morning to win the first ever women's Aussie Rules clash between the countries.
This mesmerizing image of a galactic mangrove won a photography award – and it stopped me in my tracks
Japanese photographer Ryuhei Suguri took this incredible shot of a solitary mangrove beneath the starry Milky Way sky, snagging a win at the 2026 Mangrove Photography Awards
OnePlus built the perfect Android phone in 2025. The OnePlus 16 is throwing it all away
The OnePlus 13 really was lightning in a bottle, huh?
Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time
A discovery in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth is challenging definitions and “blurring the lines between stars, planets, and moons.”
Quote Of The Day By Zoe Saldaña: 'I'm Once Again Really Proud Of The Work That I'm Putting Out There, And When I'm Failing...
The Lioness star muses about not being afraid to fail.
Massive Attack members banned from Singapore after waving Palestinian flag
Two members of the British group received stern warnings and will be barred from returning after displaying the flag onstage, while one shouted 'Free Palestine'; authorities also banned future concerts by the band, saying foreign politics could threaten racial and religious harmony
Drifting SpaceX Rocket Heading For Accidental Collision With the Moon
"Space.com and The Guardian are reporting that the Falcon 9 upper stage leftover from the launch of the Firefly Blue Ghost-1 lander on Jan. 15, 2025 is due to impact the Moon on Aug. 5, 2026," writes longtime Slashdot reader fahrbot-bot.
Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’
A summer of weather extremes and severe infrastructure stress has prompted companies and policymakers across Europe to respond.
Superheated magma may power towering lava fountains
Scientists studying magma from the 2021 Tajogaite eruption on La Palma have discovered that extreme heat can dramatically change how an eruption unfolds.
XRP Ledger upgrade brings back features once pulled over critical bugs
The xrpld 3.3.0 release is expected next week with five proposed amendments, including two revised features that were previously withdrawn after researchers found bugs that could have allowed…
Two killed as plane crashes into house near Bremen
Two men have died after a small plane crashed into a house in Ganderkesee. Police are now investigating the accident, which has also left a family homeless.