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All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status Every single English water body is polluted with toxic chemicals, new government data shows, while just 14.3% of surface waters achieved good ecological status. Each of the
We need a wartime mindset to fight the threat of wildfires | Seth Klein
While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war, governments fail to adopt the real lessons of pre-emptive wartime action As France and Spain battle historic wildfires , comparisons to the second world war abound. “One of the continent’s biggest
Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
40 years ago, Nintendo's Metroid established a video game genre that's still going strong today
40 years ago today, a platforming adventure game introduced players to one of the industry's most enduring protagonists, kicking off a bold subgenre.
Secrets of the Atomic City
"For decades, workers at a nuclear facility in Kentucky were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation. Management assured them nothing was wrong. Then four friends risked everything to reveal the truth."
Neiman Marcus accused of bungling workplace complaints — including from staff lawyer with brain cancer
Neiman Marcus allegedly bungled multiple workplace complaints from senior execs including a lawyer who claims she was hospitalized for clinical depression -- and was later fired after she was diagnosed with brain cancer, The Post has learned.
Hundreds Demand Return of SAIC Professor
Plus: devastating drawings by children held in ICE detention facilities.
Isabella Rossellini on “Empty Local Cinemas” and Why She Isn’t Leaving the U.S., for Now, Despite “Very Bad” Political Situation
The Italian-American actress, model and filmmaker also explained why "I don’t like TV shows" after being honored with the Swiss fest's Excellence Award the night before.
Two Chinese coast guard personnel marked as "martyrs" after South China Sea collision last year
BEIJING, Aug 6 - Chinese authorities have marked the deaths of two Coast Guard personnel on a \"frontline\" mission in the South China Sea in August last year, the first apparent acknowledgement of fatalities in the high-profile collision between Chinese vessels.
Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out
Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe.
Trump administration refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs
The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.
Child died in Chinese biotech firm’s gene editing trial
HuidaGene Therapeutics, attributed the August 2025 death to acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president as the country awaits Magyar's candidate
The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures.
Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings
As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters.
Francesco Guccini, Italian singer-songwriter, dies aged 86
Francesco Guccini, 86, a towering figure of Italian songwriting and culture, has died in Pavana. A private funeral will be held, with a public ceremony planned for September.
PlayStation 5 consoles now warn players of physical disc termination, rumor says
PS5 seemingly warns fans about disc production termination by putting a label on disc-based editions of the console.
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
OpenAI has asked a federal judge to toss out Apple's landmark lawsuit accusing the ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets, describing the allegations as "meritless." In a motion filed yesterday to dismiss the complaint, OpenAI says that Apple is mischaracterizing both the
60 years uniting the banks of the Tagus: 25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing
Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned.
West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany
Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season.
Isabella Rossellini Talks Lynch, ‘Green Porno’ and How Animals Became Her Favorite ‘Muses’: ‘They Fascinate Me’
Isabella Rossellini has received the Excellence Award at Locarno. “The prize I’m receiving tonight is for excellence, which is something I haven’t heard very often,” she said during the opening ceremony. “I’m very proud of it and, above all, so moved because my father received
FIFA apologises over investor plan, backs Infantino despite backlash
FIFA’s leadership made a hesitant and unconvincing retreat after Infantino was forced to drop his privatisation scheme.
Indonesian police investigate hoax bomb threat at Bali airport
Airport operations have returned to normal, with all flights and passenger services running as scheduled.
Pokémon Pokopia's new DLC finally reveals which universe the game is set in
A collectible in Pokopia's Bubbly Basin has confirmed that it shares a universe with another popular spin-off Pokémon game.
‘Overkill’: Chinese travellers push back against ‘tacky’ aesthetics taking over scenic spots in China
Online backlash reflects a growing demand for authentic experiences among travellers rather than destinations designed for virality, experts say.
‘Don't have to hide’: Thai IDs, legal work give hope to Myanmar refugees
The government began authorising legal employment for longstanding refugees in 2025.
South Korea province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave
The drones broadcast warnings such as “Do not work for long hours” and “There is a heatwave alert, so be careful”.
Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.
Odd Slice Films Boards Documentary ‘Concrete Land’ Ahead of Locarno Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Boutique sales company Odd Slice Films has acquired worldwide rights to documentary “Concrete Land,” the debut feature of Palestinian-Jordanian director Asmahan Bkerat, ahead of its world premiere in Locarno Film Festival’s Semaine de la Critique. Eight years in the making,
Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
There were among seven to be granted humanitarian visas while playing in Australia - but the other five changed their minds and returned to Iran.
The modern library
Is this where books go to die? There are about 7500 public libraries in the US, and until recently, more than a third of their transactions were for DVDs. What’s a library for? The media has changed, our needs have changed, but the dynamics of funding, architecture and
Congo bans exports of copper, cobalt concentrates, official order says
KINSHASA, Aug 6 - Congo has banned exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate in a major escalation of its drive to force domestic processing and retain more value from its vast mineral resources, according to a new government order reviewed by Reuters on Thursday.
Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds
Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating The human-driven climate crisis made the conditions that led to blazes roaring across Canada, which have caused toxic smoke to spew throughout the country and
The Movie That Warner Bros. Tried to Kill Officially Releases in Theaters in 3 Weeks
We didn't think it would ever happen, but Coyote vs. Acme is finally heading to the silver screen this August.
‘Revolutionaries Never Die’ Is a Cinematic Homage to Lebanese Filmmaking Pioneer Jocelyne Saab
Palestinian filmmaker Mohanad Yaqubi discusses his Locarno-premiering archive film and the "striking resonance between her historical depictions and our contemporary realities."
Who is Abdul El-Sayed? His Harsh New Takedown of Trump Offers a Clue.
Democrats just nominated left-wing populist Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race. Yet his victory was razor close, suggesting he faces big challenges ahead. What’s his theory of the case? In his victory speech and in remarks to reporters , El-Sayed offered clues. He
Africa: Three Southern African Debutants Ready to Test Themselves Against Africa's Best
[CAF] Three clubs from Southern Africa will make their first appearance in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League when the 2026/27 edition gets underway following Thursday's preliminary round draw in Cairo.
Indonesia’s security minister Djamari says country remains ‘secure’ amid unrest speculation, misinformation online
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago’s call for calm came on the heels of a study by Monash University Indonesia on a possible disinformation campaign where videos of past demonstrations in the country had been recirculated online.
Craig Russell Stars in British Action Thriller ‘The Priest’ as Cornwall Shoot Wraps (EXCLUSIVE)
Craig Russell stars as a former operative hiding behind a dog collar in “The Priest,” a British action thriller that has finished shooting on location in Cornwall, U.K. The film marks the feature directing debut of Will Saunders. Russell (“Protein,” “Queen Cleopatra”), repped
Israel strikes south Lebanon after soldiers killed, talks continue in Rome
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Israel said two of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday while Lebanese authorities said Israeli retaliatory attacks killed at least one person, a flare-up in violence that coincided with the latest round of talks between the two countries.
As Pakistan's army chief turns on hardline Islamist groups, blasphemy cases plummet
By Asif Shahzad, Ariba Shahid, Mubasher Bukhari and Rick Noack ISLAMABAD/KARACHI, Aug 6 (Reuters) - When blasphemy allegations against a Christian family prompted a mob of hundreds to assemble in Pakistan's teeming metropolis Karachi last month, officers knew they might only
Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, maritime affairs minister says
The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%.
Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining
A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the U.S. announced swaths of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.
Jewish organizations in Belgium distance themselves from so-called 'Rabbi' Moshe Friedman
Four Jewish organizations in Belgium have issued a joint statement this week stressing that Moshe Friedman, a controversial person in Antwerp who presents himself as a rabbi “does not represent any of our organizations”, “does not lead any recognized synagogue or community”,
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea’s military says
Japan’s government said Pyongyang had fired what could be a ballistic missile.
North Korea fires unidentified projectile, South Korea's military says
SEOUL, Aug 6 - North Korea fired an unidentified projectile on Thursday toward the sea to the east of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea's military said.