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At least 32 dead after overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in Pakistan
The bus was travelling from Quetta to Peshawar, when it crashed in the Dana Sar mountain range.
SSE Airtricity bills to increase by over £70 a year
SSE Airtricity said electricity bills will increase by 6.2% seeing the customer's bill rise by about 20p a day- that's £71.57 extra a year.
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says
More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
Malaysia govt coup plot probe: Wife of ex-finance minister Zainuddin believed to be in Europe
Na’imah Abdul Khalid had earlier in 2026 rubbished claims of a plot to topple the government.
Christine Lagarde leaves door open to early ECB exit, as she mulls French politics
The European Central Bank's Christine Lagarde has declined to rule out an early end to her term as president, as she mulls a foray into French politics.
Sri Lanka arrests ex-navy chief on corruption charges
Wasantha Karannagoda also faces allegations of war crimes.
Pakistan syndicate allegedly smuggled human placentas, say police
The placenta was meant to be exported to be made into anti-ageing injections, say police.
Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing visits Laos in first trip to an ASEAN member state
Analysts say the visit is significant for regional geopolitical dynamics, as it signals a potential shift in how some members of the regional bloc are engaging with Myanmar's military-backed administration.
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran and Greenland and show they are stepping up to defend the continent as Washington cuts back on its commitments
Iran's slain leader Khamenei laid in state in Tehran for week of mass funeral events
By Parisa Hafezi and Jana Choukeir DUBAI, July 3 - The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was lying in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects after his 37-year rule. Iran
In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home
By Ali Sawafta JALUD, West Bank, July 3 (Reuters) - Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where his recently engaged son was meant to start married life. Instead, before construction was complete, a group of Israeli
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
GENEVA, July 3 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief on Friday said another human rights catastrophe was unfolding in Sudan, in the city of al-Obeid in North Kordofan, and urged the world to act. "The signs from al-Obeid are clear and unmistakable: Another human
Explainer-What are the key challenges facing NATO?
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility for the continent’s security to boosting defence industrial production. Some
Scientists make quantum time flow backward in stunning physics breakthrough
Researchers have created quantum control techniques that can make a system appear to run backward in time. By precisely managing quantum measurements, they can reshape the system's arrow of time and even harvest energy from the measurement process itself. The breakthrough could
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‘Downton Abbey’ Star Michelle Dockery to Return to Stage in ‘Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy’
Michelle Dockery will return to the stage for the first time in seven years to lead the world premiere of Ava Pickett’s new play “Bloodsport: After Helen of Troy” at Stratford East. Dockery, known for playing Lady Mary Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” will star as Helen opposite
India crèche worker arrested after allegations of putting toddlers in washing machine
The arrest came after videos allegedly showing crèche workers assaulting crying children surfaced online.
Cyprus: Only 23% of tourist accommodation is fully licensed, deputy tourism minister responds
The report by Cyprus’s Audit Office says 55% of accommodation operates without full legality, while a further 22% only hold a temporary licence.
Signals beneath the noise
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Japan Inc. looks past the weak yenScott Foster writes that despite a 40-year low in the yen, rising bond yields and geopolitical headwinds, Japan’s corporate sector
Rumours suggest Intel may be planning to join the club of hardware manufacturers reviving old product lines, all the way back to Comet Lake
What a throwback.
This steam railway that travels through the Swiss Alps is celebrating its 100th anniversary
The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald.
Taking short breaks from sitting can lower cancer death risk, study finds
Short bursts of activity to break up long periods of sitting could significantly lower the risk of dying from cancer, a new study has found.
Rescued bile bears released in Denmark forest
Six rescued Asiatic black bears from South Korea start a new life in Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark after an international rescue operation.
Africa: WHO Declares International Hantavirus Outbreak Over
[Premium Times] WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, announced the development on Thursday, saying no new cases had been reported since 25 May.
Aegean resumes direct flights between Paphos and Athens
At 6:31 am local time, the first Aegean flight arrived in Athens, landing at the Greek capital’s airport in the early hours of Friday morning.
Operator error
“I blame myself.” Said no one, ever. At least not the consumers I know. When a careless woodworker loses a digit on a table saw, they almost certainly blame the design and instructions of the device, not their lack of care. On a less gruesome note, the user who fails to read
The Declaration of Independence Performed by Morgan Freeman, Benicio del Toro, Winona Ryder & Other Actors
Some successful Hollywood producers spend their money on yachts, sports teams, and European castles. Norman Lear’s biggest purchase, or at least his most famous one, was a copy of the Declaration of Independence. He did not, of course, buy the kind of reproduction any tourist
Modest meat and dairy cuts could help Scotland lower emissions and keep diets affordable
Modest changes to meat and dairy consumption could help Scotland meet climate goals while improving health and nutrition, research shows. A modeling study appearing in Nature Food found that using vegetables, beans and eggs instead of processed and unprocessed meat and dairy
Kyiv’s most-bombed neighborhood just won’t quit
After four years of war, life in Lukianivka, the most frequently hit part of the Ukrainian capital, is a mix of adaptability and endurance, defiance and denial, resignation and resilience.
Culture war killing America’s response to demographic decline
Birthright citizenship is the law of the land. The Supreme Court has once again ruled that the 14th Amendment gives automatic citizenship to anyone born in the US. This includes the children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders, both of which the Trump
China says Japan-India cooperation 'should not target' Beijing
"Cooperation between nations ... should not target or harm the interests of third parties," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said after talks between India and Japan.
China says Japan-India cooperation ‘should not target’ Beijing
Leaders of Japan and India earlier agreed to work more closely on critical minerals.
Portugal: over 1,000 firefighters battle wildfires on the ground
The wildfire in Vouzela is currently the main concern, with over 900 personnel on the ground. It has three active fronts and is still spreading as Portugal remains on red heat alert.
Lithuania moves to lift nuclear weapons ban, following Finland's lead
President Gitanas Nauseda said Lithuania's constitutional ban on nuclear weapons and foreign military bases had become "outdated," as Finland's own nuclear ban formally ended on Wednesday, prompting Russian threats that Moscow could destroy half the country.
PMI Defends AI Consultation Tool as Scrutiny Grows Over EU Tobacco Rules Review
Philip Morris International has defended its use of an AI-assisted tool designed to help citizens and stakeholders respond to the European Commission’s consultation on the revision of EU tobacco and advertising rules, following allegations that the technology was used to
Africa: Africa's Immunization Acceleration - Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise
[Africa CDC] Introduction: Africa's Immunization Landscape and Its Significance
Air conditioner rush: Scuffles break out at Lidl stores across France
Hundreds of shoppers queued outside Lidl supermarkets across France on Thursday after the retailer announced the sale of 200,000 fans and portable air conditioners, triggering long lines, scuffles and police intervention at several stores.
The real cause of a common stroke may have been missed for decades
Scientists have discovered that a common type of stroke may have a very different cause than doctors once thought. Instead of fatty plaque clogging arteries, the strongest link was found with enlarged and damaged blood vessels deep within the brain. The finding helps explain
Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes’ 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.
Drones spot sharks 73 times in two days off Sydney beaches
The authorities launched the expanded drone programme on July 1 after a spate of shark attacks.
AI images falsely claim Kyiv monastery strike was staged
Posts circulating in several languages falsely claim that photographers were waiting on rooftops to capture the moment a strike hit Kyiv’s UNESCO-listed Perchersk Lavra monastery.
Why coal-rich Indonesia can’t keep the lights on
A wave of rolling blackouts across Indonesia in mid-2026 has exposed one of the country’s biggest economic paradoxes: it is one of the world’s largest coal producers, yet it has struggled to secure enough fuel for its own power plants. Power outages across the Java-Bali grid —
China ramps up matcha production, seeks to surpass Japan in global market
The birthplace of tea is seeking to dominate the global matcha market.
De Croo: Defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin'
Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the European Union's long-term budget should balance defence and aid funding as they are both crucial for European security.
Podcast | US Independence party in Brussels: Controversial celebration or diplomatic success?
A majestic celebration of the US Independence anniversary in the heart of Brussels' European Quarter, alongside talks to end the war in Iran have sparked reflection on EU–US relations.
'Donald Trump's always raging about something,' former US NATO envoy says
Kurt Volker told Europe Today the US president's anger at allies for not joining in the war in Iran was an "exaggeration".
Will the next Messi be a robot? RoboCup 2026 kicks off in South Korea
RoboCup 2026 kicked off on July 2 in Incheon with robot players.
Africa: Withdrawal From The Rome Statute Consecrates Impunity And Threatens To Deny Victims Of War Crimes Justice And Reparations
[AI London] Reacting to the decision by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to deposit formal notifications of withdrawal from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, Marceau Sivieude, Amnesty International's Regional Director for West and Central Africa, said:
China dismisses US, EU criticism of new ethnic law as ‘malicious smear’
The law, which went into effect on July 1, gives Beijing the basis to take action against people outside its borders.