Google and TikTok fined by Russia over banned content
Google and TikTok were fined by Russia on Wednesday (31 July) for failing to comply with an order from communications regulator Roskomnadzor over banned content, Reuters reported. The…
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BYD lands deal to supply Uber 100,000 EVs, fuelling its overseas expansion drive
A partnership between ride-hailing giant Uber and BYD is a boost for the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) maker's expansion plans, following punitive tariffs levied by the US and the…
Hamas military chief was killed in July strike, Israel says
Israel's military says it has confirmed that Hamas's military chief Mohammed Deif was killed in an air strike in the Gaza Strip last month. Deif was targeted in the strike on a compound in…
Extended drought parches Sicily, and farmers worry about being forced to sell off animals
CAMMARATA, Italy (AP) — On a scorching July afternoon, a municipal water truck rolls up in a cloud of dust on Liborio Mangiapane's farm in southern Sicily. Some of the precious liquid gets…
German climate activists disrupt cargo flights at Leipzig airport
Cargo flight operations were halted for about three hours at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport in the early hours of Thursday due to a protest by Last Generation climate activists. Some of…
Knock-on effect of lack of tourism is far reaching in Thailand
Thailand as a tourism destination has been severely struck. The tourism-reliant destination took a hit from the onset due to the Chinese Government suspending air transportation on January…
A deadly Houthi attack on Tel Aviv is forcing Israel to rethink its drone defenses
The Houthis attacked Tel Aviv with a long-range drone that attacked from an unexpected direction. Sensors picked up the unidentified aircraft but air defense crews failed to try to…
Wednesday Evening Forecast: Sunny & hot the next couple of days
TONIGHT: Dust from Africa may make the air a bit hazy tonight (especially prior to midnight). A few passing clouds will arrive early tomorrow morning. Low: 76. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW:…
Iran vows revenge after Hamas leader assassinated in Tehran
Iran has threatened “harsh punishment” for Israel, which it says was responsible for assassinating Hamas’s leader on Wednesday. Israel has not commented directly on the strike which killed…
What Was Served At France's Lavish $500k Dinner For King Charles?
If you watched the opening ceremony of the Olympics this year, you know that France knows how to throw a party. In fact, one of the biggest events the country forked out cash for last year…
Netanyahu: Israel faces 'challenging days' ahead
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told citizens in Israel to be ready for "challenging days" ahead, following a dramatic escalation of tensions with Iran and Hamas. "We are…
Hezbollah confirms commander died in Israeli strike
Hezbollah has confirmed one of its senior military commanders was killed in an Israeli air strike in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. Late on Wednesday, the Iran-backed group said Fuad…
Beirut death toll from Tuesday's Israeli attack rises to five
The death toll from an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of Beirut his risen to five, Lebanon's Health Ministry said on Wednesday. Three women and two children have died and more than…
The Germans Have Suddenly Put On a Very Nice Concours Near Munich
While the automotive concours got its start in France between the wars, the tradition was picked up in the US in the 1950s. We carried it along and built it up with everything from the…
Here's Why A Cell Phone Sees The Road Better Than You Do In Bad Weather
A video of two people driving through torrential rain in China is going viral this week due to the way they’re able to see the road through the weather. Thanks to a little thing called…
Your Facial Features Gradually Change to Go With Your Name, Researchers Find
What's in a name? Apparently, your face. In a new study out of Israel's Reichman University, researchers have found a fascinating correlation between adults' facial features and their…
India cenbank proposes more options to authenticate digital payments
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's central bank on Wednesday proposed to allow a wider set of alternatives, including fingerprints and passwords, as additional factors of authentication for all…
Sudan's military leader survives drone strikes - army
Sudan’s military leader Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has survived an assassination attempt, the army spokesman has told the BBC. Nabil Abdallah blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…
Croatia firefighters report toughest day. North Macedonia could seek NATO help against wildfires
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Balkan countries on Wednesday battled wildfires stoked by high temperatures, winds and a weeks-long drought with firefighters in Croatia saying the toughest day so…
Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons
MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian military on Wednesday began a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin's messaging intended to force the West to limit its support…
Frustrated Nigerians vow 'days of rage' as hardships mount
“We are protesting because we are hungry,” Nigerian activist Banwo Olagokun tells the BBC. He is part of the Take It Back Movement, one of the groups that has called for 10 days of protest…
UN report says Palestinians detained by Israeli authorities since Oct. 7 faced torture, mistreatment
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. human rights office issued a report Wednesday saying Palestinian detainees taken by Israeli authorities since the Oct. 7 attacks have faced waterboarding, sleep…
Hamas says its leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Tehran attack
Palestinian militant organization Hamas on Wednesday said that its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in a "Zionist raid" on his residence in Tehran. In a statement posted on Telegram,…
Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran - group says
Top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran, the group has said. In a statement released on Wednesday, Hamas said Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli raid on his residence in…