US unions sue over new visa rule for foreign students, journalists
New rule caps student and exchange visas to four years, while most journalist visas will be limited to 240 days.
UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks
Iran denies launching missiles at the UAE, suggesting the incident was a 'false flag operation'.
US sanctions International Criminal Court’s president and top lawyer
The US has sanctioned International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
Trial begins that could force Meta to change Facebook and Instagram
A landmark trial has begun in California over allegations Meta deliberately designed its platforms to be addictive.
US, Canada reach trade deal to avert steep tariffs, Trump says
Trump announces pause on 50 percent duty on Canadian exports shortly before midnight deadline.
US refineries taking in half of Venezuela’s oil output, official says
US official says Venezuela is sending 500,000 of its 1.25 million barrels per day output to Gulf Coast refineries.
How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history
Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence ‘terror’
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Leader of Canadian province's secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
Iran war live: Trump denies Iran talks, Tehran claims US ‘begging’
Trump says no talks with Tehran scheduled; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims US 'begging' for negotiations.
Al Jazeera reports from Indonesia’s quake zone, desperate for help
Thousands are still displaced on Indonesia’s Flores Island after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 70 people.
Democrats call for USS Lincoln probe, question US Navy’s readiness
Lawmakers question whether conditions on the aircraft carrier indicate a 'pattern' of poor planning amid the Iran war.
Minnesota official sues Texas governor to force ICE agent’s extradition
State Attorney General Keith Ellison has called for the transfer of ICE agent accused of lying about nonfatal shooting.
Ars Technica
"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research
US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.
The Canary
Premier League spending machine closes in on another record
Premier League clubs have already spent £2.14bn this summer, widening the financial gulf with Europe. Premier League spending through the roof Premier League cl...
Ars Technica
Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now
Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.
TechCrunch
Cursor capitalizes on Github frustration, launches rival hosting platform
Cursor, known for its AI Code Editor, is launching a new code hosting platform to rival developers' long preferred favorite, Github.
The Canary
FIFA official who challenged Infantino is out weeks later
A senior FIFA official warned he was prepared to lose his job over Gianni Infantino’s controversial World Cup plan. Weeks later, he has. He knew the risk FIFA h...
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
The Canary
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement of era-defining career
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested he will retire at the end of the season, signalling the likely conclusion of one of football’s most decorated and scrutinised ca...
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
Pentagon contracts defence manufacturer to increase output of cruise missiles.
Syria opens Assad-era nuclear programme to UN probe
UN watchdog reports that it found large amounts of material at undisclosed sites in Syria.
Congo Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Officials warn they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission, which need to be broken to stop the spread.
The Canary
US cops offered new ICE ‘insurance’ scheme against misconduct charges
Cops willing to work with Trump’s violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) thugs are being offered a new insurance scheme to protect them from miscondu...
Trump says no talks planned with Iran amid anger over Iran-Oman Hormuz deal
US president hits out as states bordering the Strait of Hormuz continue talks on managing the strategic waterway.
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
The strike comes as efforts to push an agreement aimed at ending hostilities remain stalled.
WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be brought under control in three months.
Russia reports Ukrainian drone strike near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Concern over the security of Europe's largest nuclear plant has been rife since Russia launched its full-scale war.
Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid in closed-door ceremony
In an unusually private ceremony, Jose Mourinho has officially begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager.