Israeli West Bank settler tells BBC attacks on Palestinians are justified as revenge
Settler violence against Palestinians is on the rise in the West Bank, as settlements and outposts expand.
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‘Not in my basement’: Why has Germany been so slow to adopt smart meters and what’s it costing?
Only around five per cent of German households have a smart meter – compared to almost universal rollout in many other EU nations.
Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Danube dries in heat: skeleton of giant mammoth uncovered in Bulgaria
Record-low water levels have exposed the bones of a large mammoth in the riverbed near the village of Ryahovo in Bulgaria. Experts believe it is a woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius).
Ice cream economics: How long do you have to work for one scoop?
In an indicative comparison of prices in 10 European countries, Euronews found that affording a scoop of ice cream required the most working time in Greece — nearly three times as much as in Germany.
Scenic, secluded and stress-free: These are Europe’s best islands for a road trip
Whether you're chasing dramatic scenery, searching for solitude or looking for a calming adventure, here are the top recommendations.
ASEAN winners and losers in the era of the Hormuz crisis
The Hormuz crisis is too often seen as ASEAN oil-shock story. Truth is, it is that. But in addiiton it’s a human ledger of pain and an economic index of sorts. Ask who’s been hurt the most regionally, and the answer is more complex than most of us might imagine. The answer is
Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal.
‘We stared into an abyss’: the heroes battling to tame France’s ‘megafire’
Exhausted firefighters wage ‘war of attrition’ against blaze that forced 200,000 people from their homes By noon it is time for a break. The temperature is about 35C, the smell of ash, cinders and burnt wood hang acrid in the air. At tables laid out in the shrinking shade on
ECB official warns climate crisis poses growing threat to ‘core financial stability’
Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker at the European Central Bank has said the climate emergency and the breakdown of nature poses a dramatically growing risk to the global
Olivia Rodrigo and Yungblud Join Smashing Pumpkins for Nostalgia-Fueled Lollapalooza Set
Billy Corgan delivered "Luna" and "Thirty-Three" with his surprise guests
Google Earth AI image feature yanked after users raise misinformation concerns
Google announced it is rolling back its new AI feature within Google Earth after users generated images that violate the company's policies.
Modest Mouse Drops Guitarist Simon O’Connor From Upcoming Tour
Guitarist was accused of sending inappropriate messages to teenage fan on social media; Les Savy Fav's Seth Jabour enlisted to take O'Connor's place
Blanche vote is rescheduled, but there’s no deal
A Senate Judiciary spokesperson said the move would give “more time for the White House to secure the votes.”
China denies US accusation of forced labour in Xinjiang
The Commerce Ministry urged the US to stop “attacking and smearing” Xinjiang.
‘Barbie’ Sequel Stalled as Warner Bros. Tries to Reach Deals With Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling
The studio has until December to make a deal with the principal talent and Gerwig, according to the New York Times.
Bipartisan senators press Rubio to unlock family planning funding for women in Ebola outbreak
A bipartisan pair of senators pressed the Trump administration to release family planning funding and supplies to aid women affected by an ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, Sens. Jeanne
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal near the Philippines
The Chinese military said the drills were aimed at testing its combat readiness.
China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea
BEIJING, Aug 1 - China's military conducted joint air and naval combat drills around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday.
Australia defends teen social media ban after study shows most still online
SYDNEY, Aug 1 - Australia's government mounted a defence on Saturday of its world-first ban on social media for children under 16, even as fresh data revealed the scale of the challenge confronting the landmark policy.
Indonesia President Prabowo willing to go to North Korea to open a dialogue at request of South Korea
Indonesia traditionally has a non-aligned foreign policy.
Amazon received $600M in Trump tariff refunds, will return some to customers
Amazon said this week that it received hundreds of millions of dollars in refunds from President Trump’s tariffs and pledged to return some of the profits to its customers. This follows a Supreme Court decision earlier this year that many of the Trump administration’s tariffs
Yungblud Makes Triumphant Return at Lollapalooza and Rocks Out With Fan Katie
The musician canceled an event date earlier in the month preceding his appearance at the Chicago festival
Trump’s tariffs are sending some companies back to China
For some US brands seeking a location for their factories, the economic logic is once again pointing to China.
Palworld 1.0 review: A solid creature collector with a mild identity crisis
A squirrel with a rifle is the least interesting thing about it.
Javier Bardem Politely Warned ‘Cape Fear’ Co-Star About Grabbing Her Hair During Attack Scene and Apologized in Advance: ‘I’m So Sorry, My Love’
In 2007, Javier Bardem delivered one of the century’s most chilling performances as Anton Chigurh in “No Country for Old Men.” Nearly two decades later, he’s proved once again he could convincingly play a sociopath, reimagining the vengeful murderer Max Cady on Apple TV+’s hit
US planning renewed strikes on Iran: Reports
The U.S. is reportedly planning to reopen strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend, U.S. officials told several outlets on Friday. CBS News reported that Israel is also involved in the plans to launch “one of the harshest bombing campaigns to date” against Iranian energy
Yemen's Houthis deny plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthi-run maritime coordination body denied on Saturday that it planned to impose fees on commercial ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait, saying no such decision had been taken and that passage through the strategic waterway remained free. The
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least three
By Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Aug 1 (Reuters) - At least three people were killed in a Russian missile attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv early on Saturday and several people were trapped in a partially collapsed building as a result of the strike, the city's mayor said. More than a dozen
In happier times, Sony was courting PC gamers with lavish magazine ads for its 'most popular CD-ROM titles'
Back when Sony still liked discs *and* publishing games on the PC.
Critics and allies chime in after Fauci hearing
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Critics and allies chime in after Fauci hearing Former chief White House medical advisor Anthony Fauci's ability to command public fixation is proving resilient this week as figures from
FIFA ditches plan to seek private investment for World Cup
FIFA has scrapped plans to cash in on the popularity of the World Cup by selling a share of it to private equity as part of what it said earlier this week was a broader investment strategy, the federation said late Friday. The plan, which would have sought private investment to
Negeri Sembilan votes in state election seen as key test of Anwar’s path to a second term
The election is largely a battle between his Pakatan Harapan and the joint forces of Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Leaks Online: Millions Watched Bootleg Before It Was Taken Down
While Marvel fans are expected to turn out in droves to see “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in theaters this weekend, a high-quality bootleg of the film leaked on X, with millions of people having viewed it. Posted by an account named Fredrick Bryan at 6:05 a.m. PT, the leaked
Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC
Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.
We've seen a lot of malfunctioning robots this year, but this is my favorite fail yet
Plus a bot that can chase you underwater, a mech that can knock down walls, and a teacherbot gets kicked out of class.
‘The Devil’s Mouth’ Director Breaks Down His Bloody, One-Location Shark Movie, Those ‘Demanding’ Stunts and Why Kathryn Newton and Lana Condor Wanted to Switch Roles
When “The Devil’s Mouth” director Jeff Wadlow met the cast of his bloody shark movie, he made one thing clear. “‘Listen, this is going to be the most physically demanding job you’ve ever had. Not just because of the stunt work and all the underwater work, but the fact that when
DOJ will drop Reflecting Pool criminal case, citing 'flawed installation'
The Department of Justice (DOJ) moved Friday to drop its criminal prosecution of a former Olympian charged with destroying the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was instead the result of a “rushed and botched installation.” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s
Spider-Man: Brand New Day streaming release date window: When will it be on Netflix, Disney Plus, Blu-ray, and DVD?
When will the latest Marvel film be coming to streaming (Netflix), Blu-ray, and DVD? Here's what we know.
10 new movies to watch this weekend on Peacock, HBO Max, and Hulu (July 31 - August 2)
Superhero movies, video game adaptations, and more
Fetterman: Trump has 'zero leverage' over lame-duck GOP senators
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) pointed to weaknesses in President Trump’s influence in Congress amid opposition from three outgoing Republican senators to the president’s nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to a permanent role overseeing the Department of Justice
Fish pathogens once limited to Asia and US emerge in Brazilian farms
For the first time in Brazil, scientists have identified the presence of bacteria that cause columnaris disease, a serious disease in farmed fish intended for human consumption. Previously, different species of the genus Flavobacterium had only been detected in fish farms in
Silicon Valley clashes over open-source technology
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story ‘Rogue’ AI hacking incidents amplify debate over open-source tech Concerns over AI’s cybersecurity risks reached a fever pitch this week following two hacking incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, sparking further debate in Silicon
With Switch 2, iPhone, and laptop tricks, the Sharge Disk Pro 2 is finally a worthy EDC
Sharge, the company that makes delightful retro Mac-shaped chargers and see-inside batteries, is finally impressing me with a portable SSD. I couldn't recommend the Sharge Disk, Disk Plus, or even the Disk Pro, but I'd be happy to own the new Disk Pro 2 Ultra. This isn't just a
North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war
SEOUL, Aug 1 - North Korea accused NATO on Saturday of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.
Xbox is officially getting 5 brand-new must-play games in August
Xbox Series X is getting a bunch of promising third-party games this August to cap off a rough summer for the console.
‘Cape Fear’ Creator Nick Antosca on That Shocking Final Sequence and Making Big Changes From Scorsese’s Version
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for “The Executioners,” the finale of “Cape Fear,” now streaming on Apple TV. In the final moments of “Cape Fear,” Anna Bowden realizes that she’ll never truly be free of the man who’s been stalking her family. The Bowden family has
