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Iran Hangs Two Anti-Government Protesters In Public
The guilty had attacked police officers with machetes, tying them to road signs, pulling them on the ground, dousing them with gasoline, and setting them on fire.
These 600,000 Mosquitoes Won't Bite You, Here's Why They're Being Released In Washington
The mosquitoes are infected with Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacterium that prevents eggs from hatching when the males mate with wild female mosquitoes.
Myanmar Approves Death Penalty For Cyberscam Offences
The law included sentences of 10 years to life in prison, as well as capital punishment, for "violence, torture, unlawful arrest and detention, or cruel treatment against another person for the purpose of forcing them to commit online scams."
Made By AI? EU Tells Firms To Stick A Label On It
From Sunday, companies must ensure their AI systems like chatbots make it clear to users they are AI, or when an image or text has been created using AI, there must be a label saying so.
Netanyahu To Join Trump For First Face-To-Face Meeting Since Iran War At White House
Relations between the two leaders reached a low point in April during negotiations on the ceasefire, with Trump unleashing profanity-laced tirades against his Israeli ally.
Trump, Macron Showdown In Making? US Diplomats Walk Out On France At UN Meeting
The walkout was prompted by a social media post from France's US mission in Geneva criticising America's opposition to a second term for the UN rights chief.
One Killed In Shooting Near Mexico's Presidential Palace
Mexico City's Security Secretariat described the shooting as a "direct attack" in which a 42-year-old man died and two 39-year-old men were injured.
How South Korea Is Using AI Cameras To Prevent Suicides
The artificial intelligence-driven surveillance system alerts first responders if someone lingers in certain locations, enters an area deemed unsafe or picks up one of the bridges' dedicated suicide-prevention phones.
Pedro Sánchez says authorities in Spain ‘see light at the end of the tunnel’ in battle to contain wildfires – Europe live
The Spanish prime minister also said the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergencyFrance and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave beginsJoe Pinner and Jane ClintonTourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences.“My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
Naga Munchetty to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years for Radio 5 Live
Move comes after the presenter has faced allegations of bullying, but there is no suggestion it is relatedNaga Munchetty is to leave BBC Breakfast after 17 years on the flagship television show to become co-presenter of Radio 5 Live’s breakfast show.The current 5 Live Breakfast hosts, Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards, announced on Tuesday’s programme that they would step down in December. Continue reading...
Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs
Consumer goods group reports strong sales growth, owing in part to World Cup marketing campaignsBusiness live – latest updatesUnilever has warned it will push through further price rises over the coming months, as the Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s owner tries to recoup its own growing costs.The Anglo-Dutch company said that while the pace of price rises slowed in the second quarter, owing in part to World Cup-related discounts and efforts to stay competitive in Brazil, it said these were “temporary factors” and would not shield consumers for long. Continue reading...
New US Rule Skips Asylum Interviews, Sends Some Cases Straight To Courts
The new rule, which comes into immediate effect on Tuesday, is aimed at reducing the time required to process the backlog of 1.4 million asylum petitions with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Jul 28, 2026
Iran Hangs Two Anti-Government Protesters In Public
Jul 28, 2026