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More than half of England officially in drought, Environment Agency says
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers
The actor and musician faces allegations from 10 women in total who say he mistreated them as teenagers.

Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.

Teenage Norwegian 'hitman' guilty of UK murder plot
Johannes Natland travelled to Huddersfield to carry out a 'hit' in March last year.

'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.

BBC cancels Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo due to budget cuts
The corporation said it was "incredibly proud" of all three shows, but that it must make savings.

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.

Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.

Four deaths at homeless shelter linked to serial killer to be reviewed
Triple killer James Desborough had stayed in the same homeless shelter, police say.

Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.

Three ways that today's 20-somethings really do have it worse than their parents
People in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis for the BBC.

I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth Games
Katie Shanahan was offered the chance to appear on the dating show last year - but decided she wanted to inspire a new generation of young swimmers.

Amelia Dimoldenberg: I wouldn't invite Andy Burnham on Chicken Shop Date - but I'd love a chat
The YouTube star on helping young creatives, and who she wants (and doesn’t want) on her show.

'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
More young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.

'I'm fortunate I survived a stage 4 diagnosis when so many didn't make it'
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer 10 years ago, aged 37, Lynette McHendry has defied the odds to face down the disease.

'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.

Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
With Andy Burnham saying he wants to bring "substantial change" to social care in England, BBC Verify looks at what could be done.

Fix palliative care before assisted dying debate, says PM
Andy Burnham's comments suggest he will not personally back a fresh attempt to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales.

Thousands in Spain return home but new heatwave raises wildfire fears
Spain and France are both braced for the start of the fourth heatwave so far this summer and some fires have continued to burn.

OpenAI says its rogue AI tried to hack other companies
The out-of-control AI found four logins which allowed it to access multiple unnamed online services.

Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
The regulator said a fee of between £237,500 to £712,500 per megawatt should be charged for upcoming projects.

Russell T Davies says death of late husband has been his 'greatest loss'
The Doctor Who writer spoke about the death of Andrew Smith, who died in 2018 from a brain tumour.

More than 100 aftershocks hit Japan after powerful quake that killed 13
People are being urged to stay alert, with earthquake aftershocks potentially reaching magnitude 7, officials say

Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".

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Are Apprenticeships The Answer To Youth Unemployment?
Burnham outlines education reforms with technical subjects available from age 14.

Americanswers… on 5 Live! Is Donald Trump serious about running for a third term?
And, why is the US-Saudi nuclear deal splitting the Republican Party?

A powerful Australian drama set in a remote 1940s orphanage
The miracle is in the mystery. A nun's faith is challenged by an orphan at her monastery

Fifa offers $40m if nations back controversial plan
Fifa has set a deadline of 19 September for member associations to access cash as FA voice disapproval of world governing body's funding plan ahead of emergency Uefa meeting.

Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid
Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.

Henderson nears Chelsea move as Welbeck has medical
Brighton striker Danny Welbeck is given permission to have a medical at Stamford Bridge as his switch to Chelsea moves closer.

Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s body politic is in crisis
Public-service failures and uncertainty over Kais Saied’s health are deepening the country’s political malaise.

F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.

American, Asian confederations blindsided by FIFA’s World Cup plan
Americas governing body 'deeply concerned' by lack of due process in FIFA private investment plan, AFC 'disappointed'.

Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
The US says it intercepted an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.

Infantino’s FIFA World Cup stakes plan: Would UEFA boycott, would it work?
How the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise has drawn criticism, including from UEFA and new United Kingdom Prime Minister.

‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’
‘Iran attacks now to send message as US assets build up in Israel’

Married couple deported by ICE killed in Guatemala
Nixon Giovanni Paz, deported by ICE last year was bound and shot dead alongside his wife in Guatemala.

EU crisis chief urges tougher climate action amid France, Spain wildfires
Hadja Lahbib calls for existing plans to be accelerated and more investment as an ominous heatwave threatens.

Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with ‘aiding terrorism’
Russia's FSB says Telegram has not pulled content used by Ukrainian intelligence and 'terrorist' groups to plan attacks.

How has the Indian government responded to ‘Cockroach’ protests?
The BJP government's response so far has been a measured crackdown as it also attempts to woo the youth.

A safe space for Gaza women: A sanctuary to speak, heal and share amid war
A women’s safe spaces initiative in Gaza offers psychological support and awareness sessions.

US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.

Jayden Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.

Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.

Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.

Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.

Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia's top online retailer Wildberries says it has evacuated warehouses in Ryazan.

IPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket's number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.

India’s youth have broken Modi’s spell
At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister’s aura of invulnerability.

Why Netanyahu didn’t want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump
Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney

Iran attacks US bases in Middle East as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iran has also struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and rejected Oman’s proposal on managing the waterway.

China puts the ‘squeeze’ on Taiwan with new maritime patrols
New law enforcement operations could quickly escalate into a blockade of Taiwan, say analysts.

Latest images of damage as death toll from Japan’s Kyushu quake rises
The death toll from Japan’s Kyushu island quake rises to 13.

Protesters storm hotel, heckle Netanyahu in Washington DC
Activists protested at a hotel where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was having dinner in Washington, DC.

Trump meets Netanyahu for a record seventh White House visit
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House for the first time since launching the war on Iran.

Global Times

Chinese FM slams US' ban on humanoid robots, vows necessary measures to safeguard interests
A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday slammed the US' ban on imports of humanoid robots, stressing that ...

Japanese right-wing forces leveraging AI to distort history of aggression against China an 'open provocation' against international fairness, justice: FM
China on Wednesday expressed grave concern over Japan's right-wing forces leveraging AI in an attempt to distort the history of ...

MOFCOM calls on US to rectify errors after sanctions on Chinese research institutions, vowing 'necessary measures'
China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the US Department of Defense's sanctions on certain Chinese research institutions, said a spokesperson ...

FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert
The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media ...

A single report 'brings down' ASML's stock: Whose anxiety does it expose?: Global Times editorial

Has China lost its 'egg affordability' as prices rise?: Global Times editorial
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GT Voice: EU should be wary of tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids
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Newspaper features on Chinese mathematician's Fields Medal win spark rare print-media craze, inspiring young Chinese
A pair of front-page special reports honoring Chinese mathematician Wang Hong's historic Fields Medal victory have ignited an unprecedented nationwide scramble for physical newspapers, triggering a rare revival of print media in China's digital age.

Chinese researchers develop AI-driven system to improve typhoon track forecasts
Mainland spokesperson says fisheries survey east of Taiwan is 'legitimate and lawful,' slams DPP budget push

Mainland spokesperson says fisheries survey east of Taiwan is 'legitimate and lawful,' slams DPP budget push
Chinese researchers develop AI-driven system to improve typhoon track forecasts

Siberian tiger and leopard populations more than double in Northeast China national park
China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ... China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ...

China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation
Siberian tiger and leopard populations than double in Northeast China national park China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ... China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ...

China's COVID-19 rises to moderate activity level, overtakes flu as top respiratory pathogen in past week: CDC data
Siberian tiger and leopard populations than double in Northeast China national park China's wild populations of Siberian tigers and Amur leopards have continued to recover over the past decade. In Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, the number of wild Amur ... China to foster smart rehabilitation via brain-computer interface, advance need-driven applications: federation China vows to advance need-driven real-world applications of brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities, including smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface technology during the 15th Five-Year Plan period ... The COVID-19 virus epidemic has reached a moderate transmission level in China with the test positivity rate significantly higher in southern provinces than in northern regions, and people group of ...

China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration
Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs

Canada pushes 'pragmatic' China trade ties as official says it is 'fortunate' to meet Chinese consumers' needs
China's new quality productive forces show strong H1 growth: State Taxation Administration

China's social logistics volume exceeds 181 trillion yuan in H1, reflecting vibrant consumer logistics
China's household consumption logistics remained resilient in the first half of this year, with online consumption emerging as the primary growth drive, according to data released by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Wednesday.

China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade
FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media said the move effectively bars Chinese-made robotic models from the ... China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ... China releases position paper addressing the so-called 'overcapacity' issue; experts call it a systematic response to US, EU narratives China released a position paper addressing the so-called "overcapacity" issue on Tuesday. As global competition intensifies and supply chains reshape, some countries have politicized trade issues by hyping China's so-called ...

China releases position paper addressing the so-called 'overcapacity' issue; experts call it a systematic response to US, EU narratives
FCC's ban on imports of Chinese advanced robots, power inverters a 'counterproductive, self-defeating' move: expert The US unveiled new bans on imports of advanced robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, and foreign media said the move effectively bars Chinese-made robotic models from the ... China-Europe freight trains top 130,000 trips, $520b in cargo over decade China-Europe freight train services have completed than 130,000 trips carrying goods worth over $520 billion over the past decade, an official said at a press conference in Beijing on ... China released a position paper addressing the so-called "overcapacity" issue on Tuesday. As global competition intensifies and supply chains reshape, some countries have politicized trade issues by hyping China's so-called ...

Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft
Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said village inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
Guangzhou club selects Chinese Taipei player Sung Hsin-hao as top pick in 2026 CBA Draft Chinese basketball club the Guangzhou Loong Lions has selected Sung Hsin-hao of Chinese Taipei with the No.1 overall pick during the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Draft on Tuesday, making ... New Chinese migratory bird sanctuaries added to UNESCO Natural World Heritage List The Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China, a World Heritage Natural Site, have secured a new expansion after the UNESCO World Heritage Committee ... Tunisia's iconic village of Sidi Bou Said has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the country's Ministry of Cultural Affairs said on Saturday.

South China's largest natural history museum opens
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum opened on Tuesday, marking the launch of the largest comprehensive natural history museum in South China, with than 7,400 authentic specimens and exhibits showcasing the evolution of the Earth, life and local ecosystems.

Nearly 2,000 historical artifacts restored in Afghan museums: gov't spokesperson
China's web novels, micro dramas, video games integrated into IP value chain

China's web novels, micro dramas, video games integrated into IP value chain
Nearly 2,000 historical artifacts restored in Afghan museums: gov't spokesperson

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Журналистку Дарью Шипачёву приговорили к 12 годам по делу о госизмене
После перевода денег украинскому гражданскому лицу

В США утвердили Джея Клейтона на пост директора национальной разведки
Все сенаторы-демократы проголосовали против кандидатуры

Сооснователь Telegram Илья Перекопский запросил гражданство Боснии и Герцеговины
Вопрос рассмотрит Совет министров страны

Путин отправил в отставку главу Удмуртии
Утверждается, что Бречалов ушёл "по собственному желанию"

В Туле стреляли в главу компании по производству беспилотников
Он ранен, стрелявшего ищут

NYT: Иран готовил ракетный удар по Украине, но пока передумал
Главы МИД Украины и Ирана накануне созвонились

Генштаб ВСУ заявил об ударе по месту базирования катеров в Крыму
Российские власти заявили о двух погибших

86 сенаторов поддержали законопроект Грэма о санкциях против РФ
За процедурным голосованием наблюдал Зеленский

США и Саудовская Аравия нанесли удары по проиранским силам в Ираке
Иран выпустил ракеты по базе в Иордании

Украинские дроны атаковали НПЗ и склад Wildberries в Рязани
Власти сообщили о пострадавших

В ФСБ заявили, что против Дурова возбуждено дело о терроризме
Его обвиняют в том, что Telegram не удалял каналы, чаты и боты

Трамп выступил с речью на церемонии прощания с сенатором Грэмом
На церемонии присутствовали лидеры Украины и Израиля

В Северодвинске спустили на воду новейшую подлодку "Ульяновск"
Крейсер войдёт в состав Северного флота

В Японии ликвидируют последствия сильного землетрясения
Оно произошло в южной префектуре Кумамото

Зеленский сообщил детали своей "хорошей встречи" с Трампом
Переговоры прошли во вторник в Вашингтоне

Сенаторы США добавили в проект о санкциях против РФ меры по Ирану
Об этом сообщает корреспондент нашей медиакорпорации

ЕС вызвал представителя России из-за дрона в небе над Румынией
Ранее Румыния объявила о высылке из страны сотрудника посольства РФ

Группа "СК SOS" сообщила, что её признали экстремистской
В реестре записи о ней пока нет

В Иране казнены ещё два участника январских протестов
Появились видео акций протеста против казни

Reuters: Тюменский НПЗ приостановил переработку нефти после атаки
После удара ВСУ загорелись две установки