NPR
Taiwan briefly slows its mobile internet to text-only speed as part of defense drill
The drills come amid rising tensions with China, which frequently sends military planes and ships towards Taiwan.
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Al Jazeera
Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027
The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.
Al Jazeera
Turkiye lays out ‘mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia
Three nations to group ministers, hold joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.
Al Jazeera
Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant
Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
Al Jazeera
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
Al Jazeera
Five charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.
Al Jazeera
US-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?
The US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.
Al Jazeera
Colombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
Al Jazeera
More than 135 million people in Europe set for temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
NPR
Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with…
Al Jazeera
Israel trucks out Gaza’s rubble to ‘hide genocide’ and ‘redraw the map’
Israel carts away Gaza's rubble to destroy war crimes evidence and make the landscape unliveable, rights groups say.
ABC News
Defence pact for Türkiye, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia open to expansion
Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will hold joint exercises under a military pact signed between the regional powers, Türkiye's…
Al Jazeera
Fulham walk off in Malaga in friendly repeat of Senegal AFCON final protest
Fulham's friendly in Malaga turned sour as the Premier League club walked off ahead of a penalty shootout.
Al Jazeera
Civilian deaths in Ukraine in July hit highest level since May 2022: UN
At least 437 civilians were killed and 2,610 injured in Ukraine in July, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission said.
BBC News
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
BBC News
Eurovision Song Contest 2027 to be held in Burgas, Bulgaria
The Black Sea location has been selected after Bulgarian singer Dara won this year's contest.
ABC News
Foreign minister to warn 'monoculturalism' a threat to national security
Foreign Minister Penny Wong will use a high-profile speech on Friday to declare that the rise of populism threatens Australia's…
BBC News
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.