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Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to revive Iran-U.S. interim deal, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
DUBAI, July 20 (Reuters) - Mediators have passed Iran a proposal to de-escalate the war with the U.S. that would offer a 10-day ceasefire to find ways to revive an interim deal reached last month, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday. (Reporting by Dubai Newsroom;
Hamas names Khalil Al-Hayya as new leader, statement says
July 20 (Reuters) - Hamas has named Khalil Al-Hayya as its overall leader, according to a statement from the Palestinian militant group on Monday. Al-Hayya replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed in combat with Israeli forces in 2024 as Hamas fought a full-scale, two-year war
How the €23bn Nigeria–Morocco pipeline could reshape African energy
The vast project promises to link West African gasfields with regional markets and Europe, but financing and construction risks remain formidable.
China-India Great Game taking shape on the Bay of Bengal
While the focus of global news remains on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and the Russia-Ukraine war, a significant new arena of contestation has opened in the Bay of Bengal. In April this year, India’s National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 (INMSS-2026) identified the eastern
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea cases on the rise in Europe, health agency warns
Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea is spreading across Europe and health officials warn infections are increasingly being transmitted locally, not just imported from abroad.
Researchers advance tech that could help scientists detect habitable worlds beyond our solar system
Are we alone in the universe? For scientists working on NASA's proposed Habitable Worlds Observatory, that question is no longer purely philosophical. It is increasingly becoming an engineering problem.
Gaza aid worth billions is stuck in Hormuz
The war with Iran has disrupted Gulf oil revenues, delaying billions of dollars in pledged funding
Chinese AI model Kimi K3 halts new signups amid skyrocketing demand
Moonshot AI paused new subscriptions to its Kimi K3 model just days after launch, as surging demand strained its computing capacity amid heightened competition between Chinese and US AI developers.
Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: AMD, SpaceX, Domino's Pizza, Alibaba & more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.
Strait of Hormuz: How will Africa weather the new oil-price shock?
As oil prices climb above $90 a barrel amidst escalating hostilities between the US and Iran, African economies face mounting inflation and widening budget deficits. From Dangote’s refining to tax cuts and stockpiling, what strategies are in place?
Andy Burnham Becomes U.K. Prime Minister, Succeeding Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, taking over from Keir Starmer in a handover choreographed around a visit to Buckingham Palace, where Starmer formally resigned and King Charles III then invited Burnham to form a government. Before heading to
Burnout isn't new: 18th‑century farm records show workers describing the same exhaustion
Nearly 40% of Canadian workers say they feel burned out often or always, according to a 2025 survey by Mental Health Research Canada and Canada Life. The term has become part of a broader lexicon of modern work, alongside quiet quitting, hustle culture and grindset and
Paying cash without pennies is confusing. That could soon change
Businesses have taken different approaches in giving back change on cash transactions. A bill that passed the House this month could improve the situation.
Does the 'pink salt trick' help you lose weight?
The drink involves mixing a pinch of Himalayan salt with a glass of water and a squeeze of lemon juice.
'Rare' La Niña may form in the Atlantic at the same time as this year's 'super' El Niño
While conditions are heating up for a "super" El Niño in the Pacific, the inverse may be happening in the Atlantic.
Sweeteners may slow down growth of gut bacteria
Researchers found that two very important gut bacteria were directly impacted by one particular sweetener.
Ohio residents sue Taco Bell, say they got cyclospora after eating at restaurants
The lawsuit also names Taco Bell's lettuce supplier, Taylor Farms.
AliExpress fined almost $630 million over illegal product sales
AliExpress has been hit with a €550 million (about $629 million) fine for violating Europe's Digital Services Act (DSA) rules by failing to prevent illegal, unsafe, or counterfeit products from being sold on the e-commerce platform. The European Commission ruled that AliExpress
Higher consumption of sweeteners linked to decline in memory
Researchers discovered adults who consumed heavier amounts of sweeteners showed a 62% faster decline.
House of the Dragon showrunner teases more dragons to come
With season 4 being the last season of House of the Dragon, Ryan Condal reveals there's plenty more time for other dragons to appear.
State of Texas: How the Hill Country responded when floodwaters returned
Summer camp operators in Texas' Hill Country were on high alert for severe flooding Wednesday and Thursday.
By striking Jordan, Iran is sending a message to Lebanon
As Lebanese President Joseph Aoun prepares to meet Donald Trump in Washington, Tehran is signaling it will resist any diplomatic effort that sidelines its influence in Beirut
‘New digital corridor’: Singapore, Indonesia say Batam-Changi undersea cable’s arrival will boost ties
The cable, set to be operational in September, will be the shortest and most direct connection between Changi and Nongsa Digital Park in Batam, an emerging digital hub that hosts a growing cluster of data centres and is seen as a digital bridge between the two countries.
EA Sports predicts World Cup winner 5 times in a row after Spain win
Simulation run in EA Sports FC game, formerly known as FIFA, has an unbroken record of accuracy going back 16 years
Former ‘This Morning’ Host Holly Willoughby Heads to YouTube for New Lifestyle Series
Holly Willoughby, best known until recently as the host of ITV’s daytime show “This Morning,” is set to make a comeback. Rather than return to ITV, however, she has opted to launch her new lifestyle series “Holly Willoughby Together” on YouTube. Premiering July 28, the show is
