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Geopolitics

Famed tourist destinations evacuated as wildfire threatens California’s Big Sur

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nearly 500 personnel battle Timber fire in Los Padres national forest as blaze grows to 2,000 acresEvacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s …

Geopolitics

Russia using North Korean missiles to strike Ukraine, Zelensky says

BBC News – World · Europe

Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.

Geopolitics

Probation officers vote for strike action after warning early releases will add to excessive workloads - UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Union chief says vote is about staff ‘warning they cannot protect the public properly’In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in hi…

Entrepreneurship

Bumble Is Dropping the Rule That Defined It for 12 Years. Now Experts Say It Could Lose Its Edge

Inc. · Global

The dating app is ending its women-message-first rule and extending reply times as it tries to improve the user experience in an increasingly competitive marke…

Geopolitics

Luigi Mangione appears in court as questions remain in case ahead of murder trial

BBC News – World · Europe

Mangione's lawyers have yet to signal their defence strategy, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.

Geopolitics

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

BBC News – World · Europe

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

Entrepreneurship

Rising Premium Hikes Force Employers to Rethink Health Benefits—Is Dropping Coverage the Only Choice?

Inc. · Global

With insurers requesting 14 percent rate increases on average for 2027, small business owners face impossible trade-offs between slashing benefits and absorbin…

Tech & Startups

Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition

TechCrunch · US

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

Geopolitics

Before Trump’s Catering Container Ruse, Other Presidents Obscured Risky Travel Plans

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urges parents not to delay childhood vaccinations as US limits jabs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have defended the city’s childhood vaccination programme after the United States scaled back its immunisation recommendations, stressing …

Geopolitics

Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows

The Guardian – World · Europe

Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability caseSupreme court justice Samuel Alito gained…

Geopolitics

Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime M…

Geopolitics

Fitch retains India’s credit rating at BBB-, sees strong economy

Times of India – World · India

The ratings agency said the Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite the energy shock arising from the conflict in West Asia, supported by a …

Entrepreneurship

Therabody Recalls 584,000 Theragun Pro Chargers Over Fire Risk. Owners Should Unplug Them Now

Inc. · Global

The affected charging cradles were sold with fourth-generation Theragun Pro massagers. Reports say they may overheat while charging.

Geopolitics

Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

BBC News – World · Europe

US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

Geopolitics

Chiefs reunite with Super Bowl champion to bolster pass rush

Times of India – World · India

Emmanuel Ogbah is reportedly returning to the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year deal. The veteran defensive end gives Kansas City another option in a pass-rush …

Geopolitics

Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.

Geopolitics

‘Real struggle’ to tame New Forest blaze as UK set for hottest summer on record

The Guardian – World · Europe

Key tourist route closed and residents rallying round as battle against wildfire expected to go on for several daysThe battle to contain a large wildfire sprea…

Geopolitics

Rwanda: The genocide against the Tutsi

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

How colonial identity, extremist politics and 'hate radio' helped turn Rwanda’s genocide into organised mass murder.

Geopolitics

Alaskan island cattle evolved DNA unlike most US breeds

Times of India – World · India

Chirikof Island cattle showcase a remarkable blend of Yakut and Hereford genetics, having thrived in isolation on a remote Alaskan island for many generations.…

Geopolitics

Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war

BBC News – World · Europe

The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.

Tech & Startups

Delta investigating after someone set up fake Wi-Fi network mid-flight

TechCrunch · US

The Delta flight crew switched off the aircraft's legitimate Wi-Fi network for around 30 minutes due to the incident, according to a spokesperson.

Tech & Startups

2025’s most downloaded game, Block Blast!, is going ad-free on Apple Arcade

TechCrunch · US

Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game of 2025, is coming to Apple Arcade in September, where it will be ad-free.

Tech & Startups

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is betting on EVs, robots, and autonomy all at once — he’ll explain why at Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch · US

Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe is speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to detail his journey, and the lessons it’s bestowed.

Geopolitics

‘Seaport’: Heavy rain leaves Jewar airport waterlogged, sparks online jibes

Times of India – World · India

Heavy rain caused temporary waterlogging near Noida International Airport's terminal and parking area. Online mockery followed visuals of rainwater collected …

Geopolitics

Direct tax collections rise sharply to Rs 8.11 lakh crore; non-corporate taxes lead

Times of India – World · India

India's direct tax collections have surged impressively, seeing an increase of over twenty-three percent. As of August 10, gross direct tax collections reached…

Geopolitics

Rescuers search for Colombia quake survivors as death toll passes 200

The Washington Post – World · US

Dogs and drones have been deployed to search for those trapped under collapsed buildings, with local authorities reporting at least 150 deaths from the nation'…

Geopolitics

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

BBC News – World · Europe

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

Tech & Startups

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation prediction markets

TechCrunch · US

FlightAware says that Kalshi used its name and data to offer bets on flight cancellations without the flight tracker's permission.

Geopolitics

Frenzy for Solar Eclipse Glasses Takes Over London

The New York Times – World · US

Ahead of Wednesday’s rare cosmic event, thousands of people in London are searching for protective eyewear, as prices surge and stocks sell out.

Geopolitics

Baptist University reviews IT security after ransomware group claims breach

South China Morning Post – World · China

Baptist University has said it is reviewing the security of its information technology (IT) systems after a ransomware group claimed online to have illegally a…

Geopolitics

Former judge Baka elected new Hungarian president in another break from Orbán era – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

The new president is a former judge on the European Court of Human RightsSpanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insist…

Geopolitics

Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do so

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Death sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

Geopolitics

University of Cambridge whistleblower who reported alleged bullying wins employment tribunal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prof Wyn Evans, who raised concerns over treatment of female staff at Institute of Astronomy, was subject to ‘baseless’ investigation, judge rulesA University …

Geopolitics

Two life convicts challenge sentences in 2020 IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, verified news and in-depth analysis. - Dedicated team ensures accurate, comprehensive global updates with u…

Geopolitics

Suriya reveals why his 1,700 sq ft Mumbai home feels better than Chennai bungalow

Times of India – World · India

Actor Suriya enjoys the intimate charm of his 1700 sq ft home in Mumbai, a space filled with warmth and comfort. The couple moved here to reinforce family ties…

Geopolitics

Thailand suspends new gun permits after mass shooting

BBC News – World · Europe

Authorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.

Geopolitics

Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ‘crippling’ ICC sanctions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawsuit challenges executive order targeting international criminal court for investigating Israeli crimes in PalestineFour prominent US human rights organizat…

Geopolitics

Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after Putin’s ‘goodwill’ pardon

South China Morning Post – World · China

Moscow on ⁠Tuesday freed a former US marine jailed in Russia ⁠since 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a pardon for the ailing American based…

Geopolitics

DC residents debate safety gains a year into Trump’s Guard deployment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mixed reactions persist in Washington, DC, a year after Trump deployed the National Guard to address crime concerns.

Entrepreneurship

Fast-Growing Supplements Brand Cymbiotika Adds Alix Earle as an Investor

Inc. · Global

The celebrity-favorite, fast-growing supplement brand announced the partnership as it continues its push into retail.

Geopolitics

Trump's Turkey takeout: World's most protected man spirited out in catering container

Times of India – World · India

In a covert operation to ensure President Trump's safety, his security team reportedly employed a catering vehicle to transport him from a decoy aircraft in Tu…

Engineering

Simulating Lunar Regolith with COMSOL for Mission Safety and Space Infrastructure

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Current space exploration aims to establish permanent structures on the Moon, Mars, and eventually other planetary bodies. Successful lunar missions depend on …

Geopolitics

US vaccination executive order: making sense of it

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

President Donald Trump and his Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have long tried to reduce the number of vaccinations available to the US public and even …

Geopolitics

Delhi slum rehab: How Bill in Assembly may bring more settlements into redevelopment net

Times of India – World · India

The Delhi government is set to enhance rehabilitation efforts for jhuggi-jhopri settlements by shifting the eligibility cut-off date from 2006 to 2025, enablin…

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