Famed South Korean army stew franchise files for court rehabilitation

The filing comes after years of weak financial performance.

‘Waste colonialism’ – the Turkish city carrying the weight of Britain’s pollution problem

In this week’s newsletter: a Guardian investigation reveals that the UK exported 139,000 tonnes of rubbish to poor districts in Adana, where farmers are left to cope with microplastics, toxic smoke, and debris • Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A

Australia grants citizenship to two Iranian women footballers who sought asylum

The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.

Belgian zoo offers safe haven for threatened bird species

A Belgian zoo is doing its bit to help save a bird species threatened with extinction. Once a familiar sight in Belgian meadows and fields, the Northern Lapwing has experienced a significant decline in recent decades. Between 2007 and 2018, the lapwing population declined by

Aymar Esse, Director of Locarno Open Doors World Premiere ‘My Father’s Kora,’ Discusses Challenges of Queer Cinema in Senegal

“My Father’s Kora” (“La Kora de Mon Père”), a Benin-Switzerland-Germany production, will have its world premiere Aug. 9 at Locarno’s Open Doors section, which has focused on 42 countries of the African continent since 2025. The film follows Souleymane Everston Adowo

Political struggle of far-right ally Smotrich shows faultline in Netanyahu coalition

By Emily Rose BEIT EL, West Bank, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich faces a fight for political survival in elections in October after angering his fellow West Bank settlers by voting not to punish ultra-Orthodox Jews who refuse to serve in

Indonesia traps monkey to end rampage that wounded 18 people

A town official urged residents to remain cautious as the monkey might have been part of a gang.

Admission fees for South Korea’s royal palaces and Joseon tombs to rise from Jan 2027

Admission fees for the palaces and royal tombs have remained unchanged since 2005.

Pacific nations fail to agree on statement condemning China missile test

Drones: Playing an 'ever more important role in Europe’s economy and security'

Drone technologies are evolving quickly and that future EU action should prioritize its ability to detect, prevent and respond to malicious activities in the European airspace. That is the key message in an opinion adopted by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

South Korea recovers landmines washed from North by floods

Some 800,000 landmines are estimated to be buried around the Demilitarised Zone.

North Koreans urged to beat heat with dog-meat soup

SEOUL, Aug 7 - As the Korean Peninsula swelters through a heat wave, North Korean state media has touted everything from dog-meat soup to chicken broth as ways to cope, while portraying Kim Jong Un as a leader who endures harsh conditions alongside his people.

Sam Neill will reportedly star in the forthcoming The Legend of Zelda film

It'll be among the late actor's final screen performances.

More than 160 styles and a tasting for all the senses: Beer's Old and New Worlds

On International Beer Day, this age-old drink increasingly asserts itself as a complex, diverse universe, with over 160 styles and sensory richness that goes far beyond casual drinking.

The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable to science

The black pine jewel beetle is drawn to forest fires. This seeming paradox actually aids woodland recovery and inspires new early wildfire detection tech.

The beetle that hears fire: why it is so valuable for science

The black pine jewel beetle flies deliberately towards forest fires. What sounds paradoxical at first helps the ecosystem recover and inspires new technologies for early fire detection.

Africa: FIFA Executives Rally Behind Infantino Despite Commercial Plan Fiasco

[RFI] Gianni Infantino's position as world football's most powerful administrator appeared more secure on Thursday after senior Fifa executives backed him to remain president despite his failed attempt to overhaul the commercial operations behind competitions including the

US and ASEAN chair reiterate call for Myanmar to release Aung San Suu Kyi

The Philippines is the chair of the 11-member ASEAN in 2026.

Troops deployed in Sri Lanka to contain prison unrest

Officials have attributed the growing unrest to overcrowding in Sri Lanka’s prisons.

Africa: First mRNA Flu Shot Approved By FDA Bodes Well for Improving Drugs of the Future - Though a Few Hurdles Remain Before mNRA Can Move Beyond Vaccines

[The Conversation Africa] Vaccines have been reliably and affordably protecting people from diseases worldwide for centuries. Until the COVID-19 pandemic, however, vaccine development was still a long and idiosyncratic process. Traditionally, researchers had to tailor

How Europe’s drought exposes ‘weakness of fossil fuels’ as Poland forced to shut down coal plants

Poland has been forced to reduce output on its coal-fired power plants following critically low water levels in the Vistula River.

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Stunning new hotels set to open on Europe’s islands in 2026 and beyond

From Estonia and Malta to Greece and Italy, a host of new island hotels are opening across Europe.

Week in wildlife: a tiger release, an Exmoor eagle and Pallas’s kittens

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Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants Temperature records have been broken in several countries across central and eastern Europe as the extreme weather that has caused wildfires and droughts across the

July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street

Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds Shoppers stayed away from UK high streets during last month’s heatwave temperatures , with many choosing to buy online instead as the mercury in some areas rose

What Is It Like to Portray Nazi Heinrich Himmler? Martin Müller Shares His Experience on ‘I Is Another’

The film, starring Claes Bang and Valerie Pachner, debuts at Locarno, and director Felix Randau heard concerns that he may give a platform to a villain, but says: "If you ignore evil, it will grow in the dark."

Nigeria’s bigger army will not be enough to win its security crisis

For more than a decade, Nigeria has fought one of Africa’s most complex and persistent security crises. Against this backdrop, President Bola Tinubu’s recent approval to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and recruit 28,000 additional personnel appears, at

Hong Kong Fiduciary Association Limited brings together industry leaders at the Global Family Office New Era Summit in Kuala Lumpur

Distinguished speakers and representatives from participating organizations during the Global Family Office New Era Summit.Gathering over 300 professionals from the government, financial services, trust, legal, accounting, and digital asset sectors to shape the future of wealth

Indonesia government to take over state firm's stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railway

Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said that he will appoint an agency under his ministry to take over a 60 per cent stake in PT KCIC, the company that operates the bullet train.

Six dead and several injured in Thailand school shooting, police say

Thailand has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the region, with around 10 million firearms estimated to be in circulation, one for every seven inhabitants.

Hear Sierra Ferrell’s Psychedelic New Song, ‘Trying to Love You’

On her first new single of 2026, the Americana powerhouse hops effortlessly to unexpected notes and corners

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?

President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.

Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave

The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.

Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks

SINGAPORE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dwindled to 33 vessels from Monday to Thursday this week, data showed, versus 50 in the week-ago period, as markets watched talks between Iran and Oman for signs of progress in reopening the key

Sleep may matter more than screen time or diet for adolescents' grades, study finds

Sleep quality matters more to teenagers' grades and social lives than diet or exercise, new research shows.

Karol G Feels It All on the Vulnerable ‘No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto’

The Colombian superstar traces all of the messy phases of heartbreak on her sixth album

Minnie Driver Posts Video in Neck Brace After Surviving ‘Really Bad Car Accident’: ‘Grateful to Be Alive’

The actress said her car was T-boned while driving in France

Meta ordered to pay $567 Mn to US for 'public nuisance' and 'child harm'

A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect young users across its platforms.

The Meaning Behind Every Song on Karol G’s Most Personal Album, In Her Own Words

In an exclusive interview, the Colombian superstar talks about the vulnerable process behind her latest LP, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto

Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley Are Back Together for New Duet

With "Jaded," the two country stars reunite after their breakthrough 2022 collaboration

Le Corbusier’s social housing was meant to be the dream. In a summer of extreme heat, it is a nightmare | Anna Richards

When temperatures get to 40C inside, and French building regulations won’t even allow shutters, these tenants’ listed homes are simply unlivable The population of Firminy, south-east France, has been dwindling for decades. Its recent history is one of factory closures in a

Why are vets fleeing rural Spain and what does it mean for animal rights?

Poor pay, a lack of work‑life balance and pollution are driving veterinarians out of rural Spain, despite a desperate need for oversight in the livestock industry.

Deaths reported at school shooting in Thailand, officials say

BANGKOK, Aug 7 - An unconfirmed number of people were killed when a student opened fire at a school in Thailand north of Bangkok on Friday, authorities said.

Malaysia Aviation Group rolls out stricter drug testing after pilot detained

Malaysia Aviation Group rolls out stricter drug testing after pilot arrested

A Malaysia Airlines pilot was detained last month after authorities found 26kg of the mind-altering drug MDMA in his luggage upon his arrival in Jakarta from Kuala Lumpur.

Singapore authorities unable to conclude if any offence committed amid Indonesia baby trafficking case

A baby trafficking syndicate in Indonesia had admitted to selling babies to Singapore agents, receiving thousands of dollars per child.