Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
The Verge
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
The Nitecore NB10000 Gen 4 power bank is a great option for endurance athletes and backpackers. | Photo by Thomas Ricker / The Verge There's two things you shou...
Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
Colombia’s new president takes office vowing to ‘crush’ narco-terrorism
Right-wing politician Abelardo De La Espriella takes office after narrowly winning June’s presidential runoff.
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
New president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues rightward political shift in Latin America.
Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.
Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
US Senate passes sweeping Russian energy sanctions bill amid Ukraine war
Legislation implements aggressive economic sanctions, including 100 percent tariff on Russian oil and gas importers.
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Donald Trump renews effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
US president has clashed with Federal Reserve members over his bid to rapidly slash interest rates despite inflation.
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
Medics among six Palestinians injured in Israeli attacks across West Bank
Since January, Palestinians have reported more than 11,000 Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank, officials say.
The Canary
Scottish Labour exposed as Westminster-bankrolled front, following Sarwar resignation
It’s emerged that the Scottish Labour Party is fronted by Westminster paymasters. The Scottish wing of Labour relies entirely on its anti-sovereignty London HQ ...
TechCrunch
OpenAI says it slowed Astra model development over security concerns
OpenAI said it has suspended work on some aspects of its upcoming model Astra over concerns about its cybersecurity prowess.
Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas
James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.
The Canary
Activists increasingly repressed in Philippines over resistance to mining destruction
Communities opposing mining destruction in the Philippines have been facing more and more repression. In a country whose elites have long submitted to US econom...
Ars Technica
Europe's free satellite service just made it easier to track wildfires
Copernicus Browser adds wildfire visualization amid record wildfire season.
The Canary
Norfolk Police deploy “significant” resources to counter three nights of racist violence in Thetford
On Thursday 6 August, police in Thetford, Norfolk imposed ‘public safety measures’ after a crowd tried to break into a property they believed housed asylum seek...
TechCrunch
After Rippling blew millions on AI in months, it built an employee ROI tool
After its own AI usage wake-up call, Rippling this week unveiled AI Spend Console, a product that tracks individual and team employee AI spending.
TechCrunch
Wacom’s Movinkpad 11 is a fun and mid-priced entry point for digital artists
The Movinkpad 11 a versatile little graphics tablet that can help make your wildest digital art dreams come true.
US appeals court halts White House ballroom construction
A federal appeals court has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to halt construction on a ballroom project.
South Koreans beat the heat with ‘silent disco’ pool party
South Koreans in Seoul cooled off with a silent disco pool party during a record-breaking heat wave.
Ars Technica
Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500
Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies.
Lebanon points to ‘positive progress’ on borders, prisoners in Israel talks
New Israeli attacks reported in southern Lebanon as Beirut offers optimism after the seventh round of discussions.