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Pine bark and sponge compounds could counter drug-resistant malaria and babesiosis
As parasites become increasingly resistant to existing drugs, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, are working to develop a new generation of treatments for two serious infectious diseases: malaria and babesiosis.
I enjoyed this video of Oblivion Remastered actor Wes Johnson goofing around in a sound booth dressed as Sheogorath, but a patch for the PC version would be nice too, Bethesda
Bethesda takes a different approach to marketing its Switch 2 launch.
Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire
A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, said the regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency, which provided the latest figures in an afternoon update.
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
Boy George Fires Label Manager Who Refused To Release His AI Pro-Israel Song, Drops Diss Track About Soup Dragons Singer
Boy George has caused a major stir since releasing his AI-generated pro-Israel track . He has since pulled out of a production of Jesus Christ Superstar and parted ways with the manager of his indie label Boy George Presents, after the manager refused to release the song.
Multiple people killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out, suspect also dead
A shooting at an Idaho In-N-Out left multiple people dead, with authorities confirming the suspect also died.
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s body found, says expedition club
He was killed, along with nine team members, in a powerful avalanche in northern Pakistan.
From Nice to the Etoudi Palace: The network propelling Franck Biya to frontrunner in Cameroon’s succession battle
A businessman turned contender for his father’s succession, Franck Biya is patiently weaving his web. From family to business circles, from the seat of government to the elites of the Grand Nord via sporting stars – here is a map of his network.
How Trump's Gaza peace plan is becoming the new front in the Iran war
Hamas' acceptance of the far-reaching agreement runs counter to Iran's position and underscores Gaza's growing role in the U.S.-led regional struggle with Tehran. Even if Israel believes that renewed fighting in the Strip is inevitable, Trump's interests may stand in the way
Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body: Alpine Club of Pakistan
"The ground rescue team has reached Nims Dai (Purja) at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak - a mountain he loved, and a mountain that has now taken him from us," said the Alpine Club of Pakistan.
Sri Lanka boosts prison security after riot kills one
COLOMBO, Aug 2 - Sri Lanka tightened security across its prisons on Sunday after a riot left one person dead and six injured, an official said, as the nation struggles to manage its overcrowded jails.
10 best games like Baldur's Gate 3
After Baldur's Gate 3, what's next? Check out these 10 must-play games, from clear contenders like Pathfinder and Mass Effect to a few hidden gems.
Trump slashes Medicare drug subsidies, cutting against affordability message
The end of a subsidy program that helped keep costs down for Medicare drug coverage could leave millions of seniors with higher monthly costs, a move that undermines the Trump administration's message of cutting drug costs. President Trump often touts his push for access to
Adopt AI or Die?
Of Pascal’s famous wager on the existence of God, Denis Diderot dryly remarked, nearly a century later, “Pascal says: If your religion is false, you risk nothing in believing it true; if it’s true, you risk everything by believing it false. An imam could say just the same.” It
A tale of 2 Sullivans: Alaska voters see double on Senate primary ballot
Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) is running for reelection in Alaska — and he faces a primary challenge from Dan Sullivan. Early voting kicks off in the state Monday after an Alaska judge ruled in June that a candidate with the same name and party affiliation as the incumbent
Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
The vessel was sailing from Surabaya to Makassar in South Sulawesi when the fire was reported.
4 Singaporeans among foreigners arrested in Vietnam over alleged drug-laced vape trafficking ring
The group, which included ten foreigners, were arrested for allegedly operating a drug trafficking network that injected narcotic-laced e-liquid into e-cigarette pods and later sold them to customers.
Trump says US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran -- provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Fears had been mounting that the fighting could escalate once again after Trump
The Rowboat
“Working in the studio is like building a ship in a bottle. Playing live is like being on a rowboat in the ocean.” Jerry Garcia You probably need some studio time, but you definitely need to play live.
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
Inmates destroyed multiple buildings inside Mahara Prison, just outside the capital Colombo, police said.
Japan quake: Elderly woman with apparent heat stroke found dead while taking shelter in car
This latest death was what officials and experts had worried about amid high temperatures.
Report: Iran used cease-fire to plan wider regional campaign against U.S.
Tehran used the truce to coordinate with Hezbollah, the Houthis and Iraqi militias on a strategy to raise the cost of renewed U.S. military action through attacks across the region, the New York Times reported
Woman in Japan dies of suspected heatstroke after taking refuge in car following Kumamoto quake
Her death could be the first disaster-related fatality following the magnitude 7.1 quake on July 28.
‘I have an understanding housemate’: the student who makes videos of fungus on faeces
Alfred Drummond-Herdman’s extraordinary timelapses have been viewed by millions – and led him to identify new species Alfred Drummond-Herdman is possibly the only person in the UK who is sent animal faeces in the post out of goodwill. His bedroom in Edinburgh is full of the
McDonald’s pulls corn burger in South Korea after customers report finding stones
McDonald’s Korea also said it was investigating the source of the reported particles.
Ismail Lasim sworn in as new Negeri Sembilan chief minister, declares Aug 3 a state holiday
Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional secured a majority of the seats in the Negri Sembilan state polls.
10 foreigners, including Singaporeans, arrested in Vietnam for running Kpod trafficking ring
Four Singaporeans, four Malaysians and two Taiwanese were among the 65 people arrested.
Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds
Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study.
13 dead after Nazca Lines tourist flight crashes in Peru
The passengers reportedly included seven Italians, two Germans, and two Spaniards. Two crew members were also killed in the crash.
‘Hacks’ Stars Hannah Einbinder and Paul W. Downs on the Legacy of ‘Hacks’ and Which Character Needs a Spinoff First
Hannah Einbinder says working with Gillian Anderson on the new film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” has actually given her a new perspective on the end of “Hacks” and its legacy. “Doing all this press with Gillian for the movie, she talks about ‘X-Files’ constantly,”
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5°C
Much of the country has been placed under heat warnings, with many cities seeing temperatures climb into the high 30s.
The maker of the Baldur's Gate 3 over-the-shoulder camera mod has gone to great lengths to demonstrate it's not like other third-person viewpoint solutions
I'm not like all the other gith.
Italy brings in border checks for arrivals from Spain: what changes
Italy has reintroduced checks on travellers arriving from Spain after the Ceuta crisis. ID checks are carried out at Italian ports and airports for non-EU citizens; here is how.
South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5 deg C
The temperature in Yangsan reached 42.5 deg C at 1.26pm.
Trump says he's cancelling strikes on Iran as 'perimeters of a deal' agreed
On Friday, Trump had said he was "losing faith" in the prospect of a peace deal and threatened to hit Iran "very hard."
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes The government’s housebuilding agenda is hitting the stark reality of a lack of water and crumbling infrastructure across the east and south-east of England. Half
UMNO’s Ismail Lasim appointed new Negeri Sembilan chief minister following supermajority win
The 67-year-old was sworn in before state ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti on Sunday (Aug 2), Malaysian media reports said.
Explosion in Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21
Explosion of 'homemade explosive' at Moscow restaurant killed three and injured 21 on Saturday evening. Russia's national anti-terrorism committee says it's a bombing.
EU rules on AI models become enforceable. What's going to change?
EU AI Act rules on AI models become enforceable today, making Brussels the world's top AI regulator. Euronews breaks down what this all means for Europe and beyond.
Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?
Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.
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Historic sporting events in Europe worth travelling for
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