From laundry rooms to convenience stores: Humanoids at China's World AI Conference
Larger than before, this year’s annual exhibition showcased China’s AI ambitions, and firms demonstrated how their robots are closer to being used in everyday life.
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New head of Indonesia’s free meals programme quits after 45 days citing health reasons, as budget cuts loom
Nanik Sudaryati Deyang on Wednesday (Jul 22) said that she has a heart condition and that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved her resignation as head of the National Nutrition Agency.
India opposition leader Rahul Gandhi released after protest detention
Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to Modi's government since his re-election in 2024.
The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
Japan swelters through rising heat – in pictures
For Japan, days where the mercury soars above 40C now have their own term – kokushobi (酷暑日), or ‘cruelly hot day’, as rising temperatures cause heatstroke deaths and impact on crop yields across the country Japan records its first ‘cruelly hot day’ as cities swelter in
Actor Rebel Wilson did not defame colleague in social media posts, Australian court finds
SYDNEY, July 22 - Australian actor Rebel Wilson was on Wednesday found not liable by a Sydney court of defaming Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor in Wilson's directorial debut \"The Deb\", over allegations linked to a series of social media posts made by Wilson.
Trek from Poland to Italy: New 3,500km hiking trail crosses six European countries
From Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic shores, the new Wolf Trail takes hikers on a mammoth journey through six European countries, crossing mountains, forests and historic cities along the way.
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Up to five daily cups of coffee are safe for the heart, new review says
A major new review says up to five cups of coffee a day is safe for most adults and may even come with benefits.
Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts
A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules
Spain house prices: Resale homes rise 17.2% to the highest level in 21 years
The asking price of resale homes in Spain reached €3,133 per square metre in June, up 4% in the second quarter and 17.2% from June 2025 levels.
Amazon forest fires fell to all-time low in 2025 but could a super El Niño halt progress?
"There is no climate security for the world without a protected Amazon".
Africa: Africa Now World's Hunger Capital, As Global Hunger Falls for Third Year
[Vanguard] Global hunger declined for the third consecutive year in 2025, but Africa has emerged as the epicentre of the world's food crisis, with the continent now accounting for the highest number of hungry people globally, a new United Nations report has revealed.
Rights group urges Vietnam to release five arrested over Ho Chi Minh book
HANOI, July 22 - Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on Vietnam to release a former business executive and four other people over their roles in the publication and promotion of a book about Ho Chi Minh that allegedly contained anti-state content.
Africa: Nigerian MP Hails Ethiopia As Leading Light in Africa's Democracy
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is the leading light in democracy for Africa, Nigerian House of Representatives Member, Agbedi Frederick, said.
Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Arrives in Ghana for AU Extraordinary Health Summit
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has arrived in Accra to attend the Extraordinary Summit of African Union Heads of State and Government on Health.
France suffers record wildfire destruction by mid-July
France has been tackling a significant number of forest fires. Last week, President Emmanuel Macron said France had not faced this many outbreaks of fire across the country since the end of World War II.
Network School premises in Johor’s Forest City closed, signboards taken down or covered
Allegations emerged a week ago that Israeli nationals had participated in the programme.
Magic mushrooms may reshape the brain long after the trip ends
A single dose of psilocybin produced measurable changes in brain activity and possible changes in brain structure that lasted for up to a month. Participants who experienced the greatest increase in flexible, varied brain activity also reported more personal insight and later
Paul McCartney Facetiming Ringo Starr During Beatles’ Magical Mystery Tour Is the Cameo of the Year
Lucky fans on the acclaimed Liverpool tour got the ultimate surprise from the icon this week
How Australia resisted PRC economic coercion: lessons for others
The People’s Republic of China has used its statecraft to weaponize its trade with other countries on several occasions in recent years. Such behavior usually arises when the PRC interprets another country’s actions as hostile to its political interests and resorts to
‘A great thrill’: baby puffin is first one seen on Dorset coast in three decades
Puffling excites volunteers trying to save the last known regular nesting site on mainland of southern England For years, volunteers have craned their necks and tested their patience to peer into the crevices of the cliffs hoping for a glimpse of fluffy joy. Finally it all paid
Australian cave discovery shows grass was burned for magic, cures and curses for 25,000 years
The GunaiKurnai, an Australian Aboriginal nation, are the acknowledged traditional custodians of Gippsland and the southern Victorian Alps. Within their territory are caves known from 19th-century ethnographic reports and oral traditions to have been settings for magic, healing
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
Rubio to hold talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meeting
By Michael Martina MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday on the sidelines of aregional gathering led by the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, where the two top diplomats are expected to discuss a
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
DUBAI/MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world's most critical energy
Hormuz vessel crossings fall further as security concerns linger
SINGAPORE, July 22 (Reuters) - Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further on Tuesday, shipping data showed, as security concerns lingered amid ongoing attacks by the United States and Iran. A total of three commodity vessels crossed the strait on Tuesday, down
Africa: Critical Minerals - the Hidden Resources Powering the Clean Energy Future
[UN News] Why are critical minerals suddenly at the centre of global politics?
Africa: Global Hunger Declines Again but Progress Remains Uneven Across Regions
[UN News] Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025 showing that progress is possible, but gains remain fragile and far too slow to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline.
Africa: The Challenge of Women's Empowerment in Africa: Wide Gaps Still Limit Opportunities for Rural Women
[Afrobarometer] In education, asset ownership, and access to technological and financial resources, the urban-rural divide compounds the gender gap.
Trump says US has no interest in Iran talks as cost of war increases
The US entered its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while Tehran expanded its offensive against Gulf states. Meanwhile, Pakistan stepped up diplomatic efforts in hopes of salvaging the interim deal between the two.
Droughts can boost inclusive institutions, social unity
Droughts have an immediate negative impact on agricultural production, but they can also trigger institutional and cultural transformations that help make societies more resilient to environmental crises. This is the main conclusion of the article "Climate shocks,
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
Trump approves Saudi Arabia nuclear deal without major safeguards, sources say
White House set to submit controversial 30-year civil nuclear energy pact to Congress despite proliferation concerns
Allowing Iran control of Hormuz 'dangerous precedent', Rubio tells ASEAN
“There is a fundamental principle about freedom of navigation that is threatened,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told envoys at a Manila gathering of ASEAN.
2020 election denier wins GOP primary for secretary of state in Arizona
Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, an election attorney, is projected to defeat former state GOP chair Gina Swoboda in the Republican primary to take on Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Kolodin is best known for his efforts
Under soaring pressure, India’s education minister promises reforms and debate
It is the latest sign that the government was beginning to respond to growing protests.
Under soaring pressure, India's education minister promises reforms and debate
NEW DELHI, July 22 - India's education minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration was committed to addressing the concerns of protesting youth and exam reforms, in the latest sign that the government was beginning to respond to growing protests.
Tech lifts Asia stocks, Brent crude back above US$92
Brent crude rose as President Donald Trump said the United States was "not finished" attacking Iran.
Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
Hacker group Ransomhouse claims cyberattack that disrupted KFC and other businesses
The cyberattack caused a system failure that disrupted the delivery of frozen food to restaurants.
Trump-backed Biggs to take on Hobbs in key gubernatorial race in Arizona
Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) will take on Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) in the state’s highly competitive gubernatorial race this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Biggs, backed by President Trump, defeated primary rival Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) in the state
Stanton fends off progressive House challenger in Arizona Democratic primary
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton is projected to fend off a challenge from his left in a Tuesday primary in Arizona's 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Stanton easily defeated progressive organizer Kai Newkirk, who hammered the moderate over his acceptance
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Why low-skilled workers are less likely to participate in continuing education
Low-skilled workers are less likely to participate in employer-sponsored continuing education programs than their more highly skilled colleagues. They are less convinced that acquiring additional skills has a positive effect on career success and job satisfaction. This is the
Japan sizzles in first ‘brutally hot’ days of the year
Even before this week’s extreme heat, 4,580 people were taken to hospital between July 6 and 12.
House rejects Crane’s measure to block Ukraine security aid
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected an amendment from Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) that would have barred Pentagon funding from going toward Ukraine security assistance other than funding for the security of the U.S. embassy in the country. The National Defense