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Oil prices plunge as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices eased in early trading on Monday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?
Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than £100.
China’s Fields Medals triumph raises bigger math questions
When Hong Wang and Yu Deng received Fields Medals at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Philadelphia on July 23, they became the first citizens of the People’s Republic of China to hold mathematics’ highest honor in its 90-year history. Wang is also only the third
Switching to electric stoves could cut asthma attacks as effectively as medicine, study finds
A simple kitchen upgrade, swapping gas for electric, may do as much for asthma sufferers as the drugs they take every day, researchers have found. The change is not a cure, but an exposure-reduction strategy that may complement existing treatments.
Blackout backup and earning power: How your EV could help you out in a crisis
Power outages are becoming more common with the rise of extreme weather. An EV could save you from blackouts – and earn you money while you sleep.
AI chatbots citing Russian propaganda sourced from EU-sanctioned outlet
AI chatbots are citing Russia propaganda from EU-sanctioned outlets, researchers say, raising questions about how hybrid warfare is expanding to influence large language models (LLMs).
Latest news bulletin | July 27th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Star bathing, goat yoga and beer spas: Quirky wellness trends worth travelling for
Forget spa weekends and standard yoga retreats. From being buried in volcanic sand and bathing in beer to cacao ceremonies and yoga with goats, these are the unusual wellness experiences travellers are booking now.
Kinshasa Stock Exchange: Will Glencore, Gécamines or Mutanda ring the opening bell?
The DRC is gearing up to launch its first stock exchange, with the extractive sector as its main target. A sovereign ambition riding an exceptional mining boom but weakened by shaky governance.
Belgium's best tourist attraction just got even better
It is easily Belgium’s most popular tourist attraction…and has just got even better. Pairi Daiza attracted neary 3 million visitors last year and has won an armful of top international awards. It has recently opened a new feature which is sure to cement its place at the top of
10 killed and nearly two dozen injured after flash floods hit tourist site in northwestern China
Severe weather alerts were sent to many areas across the region as Typhoon Noul made landfall on Sunday.
Steam Week in Review: A torrent of janky retail sims continues to flood Steam, and there's no end in sight
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending July 26.
Stranded tourists evacuated from China’s Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain
China issued its highest alert for flash-floods across multiple provinces.
Stranded tourists evacuated from China's famed Jiuzhaigou World Heritage site after mudslides, heavy rain
HONG KONG, July 27 - China evacuated stranded tourists from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Jiuzhaigou on Monday after mudslides triggered by heavy rain, state broadcaster CCTV reported, as authorities issued the highest flash-flood alert for parts of the country in the wake
Thousands evacuated as fires creep towards Bordeaux while authorities scramble to fight flames near Madrid
Tens of thousands remain evacuated as authorities continue to brave the flames in France’s Gironde region, near the iconic city of Bordeaux, as officials in Spain announce that fires near the capital Madrid are slowly being contained.
World Wealth Report: Two million more people became millionaires in 2025
The global high-net-worth individual population grew 7.9% in 2025 to 25.3 million individuals worldwide, but how did Europe fare on the world stage?
Chipmaker CXMT becomes mainland China's most valuable listed firm
The company's shares soared by 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.
Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push
It has launched renewed offensives into border regions, including a frontier area with rare earth deposits.
AI’s ceiling: intelligence, too, faces diminishing returns
“[I]ntelligence, that counterentropic conjoined twin of information, must become the most powerful force in the universe, the energy to which all other physical laws must eventually kneel…Intelligence was destiny, manifest.” — Ian McDonald, “Verthandi’s Ring” Not a lot of
John Oliver Returns to Expose Trump Family’s Shady Crypto Dealings: ‘We Badly Need Proper Guardrails’
On Sunday night, John Oliver returned to the desk of “Last Week Tonight” from his summer hiatus, and there was, naturally, plenty to discuss. The HBO host, whose contract is up at the end of 2026 — and whose parent company is facing a probable acquisition by Paramount Skydance,
Two people killed and five others injured in shooting incident at food festival in Seattle
Officials at a nearby medical centre said a toddler was among those admitted to the facility on Sunday after the shooting incident where four people remain hospitalised, including one in critical condition.
Heathrow expansion would take thousands of jobs from other UK regions, report finds
Airports in England and Wales are likely to lose millions of passengers if third runway goes ahead, DfT economic paper shows Expanding Heathrow airport will take thousands of jobs from other regions of the UK, including almost 10,000 from the West Midlands alone, according to
Saber-toothed cats' spinal tumors suggest inbred species struggled to survive
The fossilized spines of saber-toothed cats in the La Brea Tar Pits reveal evidence of an unexpectedly high prevalence of rare spinal nerve tumors, suggesting that the species became inbred just before extinction. These tumors, which cause significant pain and reduced limb
Spines of saber-toothed cats tell a tale of the doomed species
Remains pulled from the La Brea Tar Pits revealed deformed vertebrae and rare tumors, possible signs of inbreeding among now-extinct saber-toothed cats.
Emmy Rossum Crime Drama ‘Furious’ Elevates Trauma Tropes Through Strong Performances: TV Review
The Hulu crime drama “Furious” may be (loosely) inspired by the 1987 thriller “Black Widow,” but the series has several other, and frankly stronger, influences at work. After all, in swapping out a serial killer of rich men she marries for money in favor of a child trafficking
Yet Another Zombie Defense HD, which is its real name, is free on Steam for a limited time
Load up on guns, bring your friends.
China takes satellite race with SpaceX to sea
China’s latest sea-based rocket launch shows how mobile launch platforms, onboard artificial intelligence and expanding commercial constellations are converging into a broader Chinese effort to strengthen military resilience, accelerate satellite deployment and compete for
Japan PM Takaichi's approval rating slides as inflation bites
The weakening yen, higher bond yields, delayed tax relief and public frustration over the cost of living are adding pressure on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government as a cabinet reshuffle looms.
Rick and Morty's season 9 finale had to be that brutal, showrunners say
The episode explores the dysfunctional dynamic at the core of the series and how the title characters have changed over the course of 9 seasons.
Thailand launches street food app and certification scheme
The app lists participating outlets alongside recommended dishes, locations and travel information.
Lamenting the end of ‘White Australia’ is wrong and dangerous
The unexpected rise of the right-wing populist, anti-immigration One Nation party in the polls, helped by leader Pauline Hanson’s relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and often uncritical treatment by mainstream media, has seen the reemergence of another historical
Pulte says he completed fourth round of layoffs as acting DNI
Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19. “Since becoming Acting Director of National Intelligence, our team has been smartly, and carefully, reducing the size of [the
Ukraine’s worst week becomes much better, but not the best
Last week was a momentous one for Ukrainian democracy, and possibly for how the war develops over the next period. After two and a half years, overall command of the Ukrainian army was transferred from General Oleksandr Syrskyi to General Mykhailo Drapatyi. The move was greeted
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as part of chain’s global expansion
The restaurant is the first to open under a development agreement the companies announced in April 2025.
In Israel vote, ex-army chief emerges main rival to Netanyahu
As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot's rise comes at a pivotal moment in Israeli politics, with the election widely
Osaka, Fukuoka, Aichi among prefectures aiming to be second Japan capital
This shift aims to decentralise administrative functions from Tokyo in the event of disaster.
If you miss the straightforward action RPGs of the past, try the generous demo for Darkstone Restoration
Open a portal, we're going back.
Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales
The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.
Graham compared Trump and Netanyahu to FDR and Churchill, new footage shows
New documentary footage shows the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) staunchly backing the war in Iran, even going so far as to compare President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. The footage, which filmmaker
Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
Blazes are about 15km from Bordeaux, but the city's mayor says there are no plans to evacuate.
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 ending explained: Is [spoilers] dead?
House of the Dragon season 3 episode 6 leaves one key character's fate uncertain, but Fire & Blood offers some clarity about what's really going on.
‘House of the Dragon’ Actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth on ‘Absurdity’ of Assassination Attempt, Daeron’s Growing Power and if Ormund Is Dyeing the Kid’s Hair
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 3 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Daeron Targaryen (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) is growing up: On this week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” Season 3, the youngest (and least blonde) child of
Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.
Six Networks: Inside China’s trillion-dollar bet to wire its economy for an AI era
It marks the first time China has brought its biggest infrastructure projects under a single programme.
Indonesia central bank governor Perry Warjiyo steps down in surprise move
The central bank has been under pressure to support President Prabowo Subianto’s big-growth agenda.
Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'
Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.
Gaza teen triumphs despite war, loss and displacement
Just days before her final secondary school examinations, the house opposite the temporary home where 18-year-old Saba Rabah was living in central Gaza was bombed. She and her family fled, leaving behind everything they had. It was only the latest ordeal in a war that had