Burnham warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
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US inflation eases as food costs cool
Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.
Fragrant fortunes: Doha's Teeb Al Hazm plans London debut as Gulf perfumes gain wider appeal
From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe.
Jack Lowden for James Bond: Did British TV presenter and author Richard Osman leak identity of the new 007?
Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond...
Queen’s Roger Taylor Debuts Romantic Single ‘I See You Now’
The musician will release a new album, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World , in September
Mount Etna eruption: Catania airport closes and ash cloud reaches as far as Libya
The eruption of Mount Etna continues to bring air traffic in Sicily to a standstill, forcing Catania–Fontanarossa airport to close temporarily as ash reached Malta and as far away as Libya.
Teona Mitevska, Célina Sciamma and More to Launch Female-Empowerment Initiative Sister Sister at Sarajevo Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE)
North Macedonia’s Teona Mitevska (“Mother”) and French director Céline Sciamma (“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”) are among the filmmakers who will launch an initiative at the Sarajevo Film Festival that looks to reshape the role of women in the film and TV industries with a “bold,
Addiction Experts on Brad Pitt: “Alcoholics Are a Horrible Source of Information About Themselves”
Experts react to Pitt revealing he's "off the wagon," and how the actor's journey is very common — and not necessarily worrisome.
Armored Core 2 Was Ahead of Its Time in One Important Way
Over 25 years after its debut. Armored Core 2 remains one of its most fascinating FromSoftware mech games to come at the turn of the century.
Why do humans use 'baby voice' when speaking to pets?
You walk in a park. Children are playing, people are walking their dogs, and then you hear someone say, "Who's my little sweetie?" You turn around expecting to see a stroller. But someone is sitting beside a dog, speaking in the same voice they would use with a baby.
Recyclable glue bonds underwater in seconds and holds for years
Most glues need a dry surface to stick properly. Bonding materials underwater is challenging because water forms a thin film on any surface, so instead of an adhesive touching a material directly, it touches a layer of water, which weakens the bond. But scientists from China
Progressives aren't the enemy — centrist inaction is
It is hard to pin centrists down on what democratic socialism means in large part because it would require publicly opposing kitchen table economic policies that most Democratic voters support.
Audible’s ‘Exoplanet’ Sci-Fi Thriller From ‘Project Hail Mary’ Author Andy Weir Stars Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, John Leguizamo
Get ready for a new mind-bending celestial adventure from Andy Weir, coming soon to a pair of earbuds near you. Audible has set a fall launch for “Exoplanet,” a sci-fi thriller executive produced by Weir — author of “Project Hail Mary” and “The Martian” — and written by
Denzel Curry & Kenneth Blume Announce New Album ii: Hear “Difference” (Feat. Yebba)
Back in the early days of 2020, underground rap all-star Denzel Curry and big-deal producer Kenny Beats joined forces for Unlocked , a brief energy-bomb of a collaborative album. The duo recorded it in a three-day studio session that grew out of Curry's appearance on Kenny's
Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen, UN agency says
GENEVA, Aug 12 - Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice a month as Taliban-imposed restrictions curtail their freedom of movement and participation in public life, according to data released by U.N. Women on Wednesday.
July inflation eases to 3.4% – likely keeping the Fed split on interest rates for now
The Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% in July over the past 12 months, cooling slightly from 3.5% in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
Schumer demands briefing on secret Trump flight from Turkey
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday demanded the Trump administration brief lawmakers on Secret Service's recent move to fly President Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey last month using a decoy plane. “The Senate should be immediately briefed on the
Which countries have the best cyber security? Albania tops the global list
Estonia's e-Governance Academy ranks Albania and Czechia as the world's most cyber-secure nations, with major attacks often forcing the top-to-bottom overhauls that push smaller, easier-to-coordinate states ahead of larger powers like Germany and the US.
Europe’s new border system is causing huge airport queues as EES wait times double
The EU’s new biometric border system is causing waits of up to two hours at major airports, with Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Munich among the hubs reporting the biggest delays.
Iranian photojournalist faces 15 years in prison over images, reporting
By Nilo Tabrizy LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Acclaimed Iranian photojournalist Yalda Moaiery has spent much of her career documenting moments of dissent and the lives of women in Iran. The work has repeatedly brought her into conflict with the authorities, and on Iran's National
Analysis-Saudi Arabia bets on defensive alliances to deter slide into war
By Timour Azhari RIYADH, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Increasingly dragged into a war it did not choose, Saudi Arabia is building regional defensive alliances that it hopes will keep its enemies at bay and help it respond more robustly to attacks by Iran and its network of regional
Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure
Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.
Inflation fell in July as Iran war marches on
Inflation ticked down slightly in July, amid the resumption of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent last month, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The annual inflation rate declined to
Exiled Myanmar ambassador on trial in UK for 'trespass' at diplomatic residence
LONDON, Aug 12 - Myanmar's former ambassador to the United Kingdom stood trial in a London court on Wednesday, charged with trespassing at a diplomatic residence that he refused to leave after being sacked for opposing Myanmar's military coup five years ago.
Kenya: Mandatory battery storage for solar, wind projects sparks early tariff pushback
Kenya Power is moving to put the brakes on new wind and solar projects, requiring developers to add battery storage as the grid struggles to absorb more intermittent power. The shift comes as the utility seeks cheaper electricity while balancing the higher costs of keeping
Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach
Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe.
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
India and China are seeking to mend ties following deadly border clashes in 2020.
Trump on third term: 'The law is very strong'
President Trump on Tuesday once again acknowledged the constitutional restrictions against him seeking a third term in office — an idea he has repeatedly floated during his second administration. “I’d love to run, but the law is very strong,” he told reporters on the tarmac at
Moonquakes could reveal buried lunar ice for future explorers
The surface of the moon is a bleak and forbidding place that could be hiding a lot of water ice within its dusty landscape. However, most possible ice deposits don't just stand out in an image. Scientists need specialized mapping to find those deposits, so they have devised
Bumblebees can learn to associate new smells with their queen
Bumblebees are able to learn to associate new odors with their colony's queen, instead of being preprogrammed to recognize the queen's pheromones from birth, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. For the study, published in the journal Communications
