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)

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.

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

Troops deployed in Sri Lanka to contain prison unrest

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

ASEAN chair reiterates call for Myanmar to release Aung San Suu Kyi

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

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

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

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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.

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

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.

Teacher and gunman dead, four injured in Thailand school shooting, police say

The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province.

Kyrgyzstan’s Dordoi Bazaar, a world made from shipping containers

When I left Ainura’s container-shop at the Dordoi Bazaar in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, I found the market eerily quiet. I had not noticed the passing of time while she was generously sharing her life story with me. As I walked toward the mini-bus stop at the square in

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan to sign joint defence pact amid regional escalation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet in Jeddah to formalise a joint agreement. The landmark pact aims to strengthen regional security ties following escalations from the US-Iran conflict.

Two dead, including gunman, at school shooting in Thailand, officials say

Police identified the shooter as a student.

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off western Philippines; tremors felt in capital

Can cow dung and farm waste fuel Japan’s next phase of growth in India’s car market?

Tokyo and New Delhi launched an initiative on Jul 1 to build 1,000 biogas plants across India by 2030, aimed at powering 2.5 million vehicles. Analysts expect an uneven road ahead as favourable conditions collide with formidable obstacles.

Iran moves to block US, Israeli shipments from Strait of Hormuz

Iranian state media on Thursday reported that Tehran could attempt to block U.S. and Israeli shipments from transiting the Strait of Hormuz under its joint venture with Oman to reopen the critical waterway to commercial traffic. Members of Iran’s parliament are reviewing a

Japan orders evacuations as Typhoon Dolphin approaches, cancels 500 flights

Authorities issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima and Okinawa prefectures, while Toyota suspended work at nine factories.

What is New Zealand’s MMP electoral system and does it favour coalitions?

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he was open to a referendum on the country's electoral system.

Explainer-What is New Zealand's MMP electoral system and does it favour coalitions?

WELLINGTON, Aug 7 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said this week he was open to a referendum on the country's electoral system, sparking vigorous debate, with critics saying any such move would be seen as a \"power grab\" by the larger parties.

Camels find unlikely home in outback Australia

They are used for wild races, an alternative milk source and even to make beer.

North Korea touts dog soup and other home-cooked recipes to beat the heat

A doctor cited by a state-run newspaper suggested that dog soup would be “beneficial for nutritional supplementation”.

Thune sets up votes on sanctions and nominees as final summer sprint takes shape

The Senate majority leader also said he plans to hold a vote on a GOP budget measure that is expected to fail.

Trump comes up short with Ogles in Tennessee: 3 takeaways from Thursday's primaries

Voters in Tennessee dealt President Trump a blow and rejected Republican Rep. Andy Ogles at the polls Thursday. The second-term lawmaker faced a formidable primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner endorsed by outgoing Gov. Bill Lee (R).

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Scores Biggest First Week in Box Office History

Tom Holland and Zendaya's unstoppable blockbuster is now the fastest film to make a half-billion domestically.

Crude oil supplies at 45-year low

U.S. crude oil supplies are at a 45-year low as the Iran war continues to tarnish strategic reserves. Bank of America Global Research data shows that the level of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since 1983, leaving the country with 43 days of crude