China warns of crop risks as heat sweeps agricultural regions
Scorching heat is set to take hold in Xinjiang too, where almost all of the country’s cotton is grown.
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Foreign tourists’ spending in S. Korea surges with medical travel boom
Foreign-tourist spending spread beyond traditional destinations.
Africa: Commonwealth Games - Nigeria Finishes 7th With 24 Medals, Emerges Africa's Best
[Vanguard] Team Nigeria wrapped up its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with an impressive seventh-place finish on the final medals table, collecting 24 medals across athletics, weightlifting, para-sports and judo.
'Your legacy will live forever': Nepal mourns climber Nirmal Purja
Tributes are pouring out across Nepal after an avalanche killed some of the country's best mountaineers.
Africa: Rwanda Signed the AU Convention but Prevention Must Begin Before Abuse Becomes Normal
[New Times] Rwanda's signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls - becoming the ninth AU member state to join the landmark treaty - is an important national and continental commitment.
How Europe’s working day is increasingly encroaching on personal time
One in five EU workers say that they are contacted for work reasons beyond normal working hours many times a month, contributing significantly to always-on culture and adding considerable stress.
Africa: When a Story of Homecoming Is Filmed in a Homeland Still Awaiting Return
[African Arguments] I am from Dakhla, on the Atlantic coast of Western Sahara. For thirteen years, I have been unable to return safely because of my human-rights advocacy, my defence of the Sahrawi people's right to benefit from the resources of their land and to express their
Africa: Strong El Niño Ahead, UN Weather Agency Warns
[UN News] As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month.
Africa: Africa Shaped the Global 2030 Development Agenda. How It Can Influence What Comes Next
[The Conversation Africa] All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality, climate change, peace and other global issues. The goals are now approaching their 2030 deadline.
This Scottish startup saves wild fish by replacing them with Omega-3 algae fed on whisky waste
Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.
HIV funding cuts risk 'unravelling decades of progress', global health experts warn
Without renewed commitment and action, the world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic as funding cuts threaten progress.
Africa: Africa's Top Cocoa Producers Pledge Fairer Prices for Farmers
[RFI] Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire - Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, the world's two largest cocoa producers, have signed a joint declaration pledging closer cooperation on pricing, local processing, environmental protection and scientific research, as the two countries seek to secure
Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
New ships, true crime voyages and chocolate: Cruise travel trends to know in 2026 and 2027
Cruise travel continues to evolve with a host of new ships joining the fleets as well as themed voyages and unique experiences at sea and on the rivers.
Fourteen dead, thousands displaced as rains, floods strike southern India
KOCHI, India, Aug 3 - Heavy rains and floods battered parts of southern India over the weekend, killing at least 11 and displacing thousands in the state of Kerala, and setting off a landslide that killed at least three in neighbouring Karnataka, authorities and news reports
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, government says
She met with Arnaud de Baecque, resident representative of the ICRC to Myanmar, in Naypyitaw, a spokeswoman said.
Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap Team to Present Coming-of-Age Film ‘Bobby Beauty Parlour’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian auteurs Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap have come together to present “Bobby Beauty Parlour,” a coming-of-age short film premiering during Friendship Week. Directed by Shashwat Dwivedi, “Bobby Beauty Parlour” follows childhood best friends Eelu and Manu, who spend their
Commentary: With PH’s Negeri Sembilan defeat, PM Anwar is running out of states and time
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan coalition losing in the latest state polls is not an isolated incident. It is the third and most devastating strike in a series that has transformed the political map of Malaysia, writes CNA’s Leslie Lopez.
Malaysia’s Sarawak grapples with rising crocodile encounters
Crocodile attacks have caused 22 deaths between 2023 and 2025, and five fatalities so far in 2026.
Malaysia's Sarawak grapples with rising crocodile encounters
SARAWAK, Malaysia, August 3 - Villagers in one indigenous community in Malaysia's Sarawak state once lived by an unspoken rule: leave the crocodile be, and it will leave you alone in turn.
Housing in Portugal: Why €400,000 may no longer be enough to buy a home
In Portugal, finding a home under €400,000 is increasingly difficult — and sometimes impossible. The average asking price is now €430,500, according to Imovirtual.
How fitness, speed and position shape competition in expanding populations
A study published in the Journal of Statistical Mechanics: Theory and Experiment (JSTAT), inspired by the behavior of bacterial colonies observed in previous experiments, uses mathematical models to describe the expansion of competing populations. The aim is to understand which
Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
Hundreds pledged abstinence from alcohol in a campaign blending public health with spirituality.
Steam Week in Review: Once positioned as mainstream-friendly PC gaming solutions, can Valve's hardware survive the memory crisis?
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending August 2.
Todd Blanche on track for confirmation after Cornyn strikes Trump settlement deal
The Texas senator is a crucial vote on the attorney general nominee in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is set to vote Tuesday.
'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
California Democratic Party backs billionaire tax despite internal opposition
The California Democratic (CADEM) Party on Sunday announced that it backs a ballot measure to charge the state’s 200 billionaires with a one-time, five-percent tax on their net worth, a measure that has faced opposition from California Democrats, including the state's governor.
Australia confirms first mass-mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds
SYDNEY, Aug 3 - The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday.
Diamond buyers are freaking out in Vietnam after gem scandal
The authorities are still investigating how widely the stones spread through the market.
Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency
Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
Two people hospitalised after building collapse in Sydney
Footage showed the collapsed wall of a large building in Ultimo, near the city’s CBD.
The hidden dangers behind India’s viral ‘snowy’ tourist spot
A 350-acre white expanse of marble waste in Kishangarh, western India, has become an unlikely tourist destination.
Morocco reports 11 Ceuta deaths, sharply conflicting Spanish figures
Rabat reported 11 migrant deaths after thousands crossed into Ceuta, starkly contrasting with Spain’s toll of at least 72. The surge sparked EU diplomatic tension over Spanish border policy.
Senate appropriators reach funding deal to avoid shutdown
Senators on the Appropriations Committee on Sunday agreed to a funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of September and fund the government through part of December. An initial procedural vote is scheduled for Monday night, with Senate leaders eyeing to
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
Taiwan minister says close ties with US Pacific Command boost defence readiness
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier.
Trial begins of former Australian radio host Alan Jones over alleged sexual assaults
SYDNEY, Aug 3 - Former Australian radio host Alan Jones arrived at a Sydney court on Monday as his high-profile trial opened on charges that he indecently assaulted and sexually touched six men.
House of the Dragon reveals the reason behind Fire & Blood’s most infamous betrayal
Ormund Hightower's schemes know no bounds, as he sets the stage for perhaps the single biggest betrayal of the entire war.
‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 7 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Gayle Rankin’s Alys Rivers has dealt with an Oedipus complex before during her time at Harrenhal, but this week’s “House of the Dragon” marked the first
Young South Koreans look for jobs in Japan as they struggle to find work at home
South Korea’s youth unemployment rate stood at 7 per cent in June.
Will Israel build a stealth fighter jet?
A senior Israeli official, likely Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recently briefed the Israeli press delegation that traveled to Washington with him for his White House visit regarding plans for Israel to build a domestic stealth fighter plane and an accompanying
Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display
The UK band says they are "surprised and disappointed" by their treatment over shouting "free Palestine" at a concert there.
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
