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Europe struggles to respond as Russia escalates shadow warfare
European spy chiefs worry that Russia's war against Ukraine is increasingly spilling over onto their soil, but Kyiv's Western allies are struggling to come up with countermeasures to halt Moscow's "hybrid" attacks.
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Initial expert report blames tanker for collision off Istanbul
Initial findings by experts probing a deadly collision between two Turkish vessels in the Marmara Sea, which sank a cargo ship leaving 10 crew missing, pointed on Thursday to negligence on the part of the second ship, an oil tanker.
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Rotten insects, viral videos and climate change: S.Korea battles 'lovebug' invasion
K-pop's BTS are grossed out by them. A YouTuber ate them. Hikers plough through them: South Korea is dealing with a "lovebug" invasion that experts say highlights worsening climate change.
Bitter pill: Cuba runs low on life-saving medicines
Cuban Jessica Rodriguez never knows if she will find the medicines that keep her four-year-old son alive in a country that has all but run out of essential drugs.
Owen Farrell in line for Lions tour debut against AUNZ XV: reports
Owen Farrell is set to play against a combined Australia-New Zealand side at the weekend, reports said Wednesday after his controversial call-up for the British and Irish Lions.
India look to maintain momentum against faltering England in third Test
An in-form India will continue their quest for just a fourth series win in England when the third Test at Lord's starts on Thursday.
June was hottest on record in western Europe: EU monitor
Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
Luis Enrique ready for 'special' showdown between PSG and Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique described Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final showdown between the European champions and Real Madrid as "special" but dismissed questions over his relationship with Kylian Mbappe ahead of a reunion with the superstar striker.
Mexican cartel gunmen sentenced to 141 years in prison
Ten Mexican cartel gunmen were sentenced to 141 years each in prison Tuesday for murder and kidnapping, the public prosecutor's office said, in a case that shocked the country.
Versus Trade Introduces a Smarter Way to React to Market Volatility
As markets become faster, louder, and increasingly driven by real-time narratives, traders are looking for tools that match the speed of their thinking - not just execution. Versus Trade, a modern CFD broker, offers a new approach: empowering traders to interpret markets more efficiently with innovative instruments like Versus Pairs CFDs.Beside promising fast execution, Versus Trade focuses on enabling rapid decision-making in complex environments. The key innovation? A product format that puts relative performance at the center of the trading idea.
AGFA HealthCare Achieves HITRUST I1 Certification, Demonstrating Its Commitment to and Compliance With Data Protection Standards, and Protecting Against Cybersecurity Threats
HITRUST certification validates that AGFA HealthCare is operating using leading security practices to protect sensitive information.
Celebrity chef dismayed over recipe used by Australia's mushroom killer
One of Australia's most famous chefs said she was dismayed to learn killer cook Erin Patterson partially used her recipe when baking a poisonous beef Wellington that killed three people.
Delighted Maresca hails Joao Pedro after Chelsea reach Club World Cup final
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca hailed Joao Pedro and expressed his delight at reaching the Club World Cup final after the new signing's double strike secured a 2-0 win over Fluminense in the last four on Tuesday.
Rubio departs for whirlwind Asia trip overshadowed by tariffs
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia on Tuesday for meetings with ASEAN allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war.
Rubio imposter used AI to message high-level officials, reports say
An imposter posing as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent AI-generated voice and text messages to high-level officials and foreign ministers, reports said Tuesday, the latest American official to be targeted by impersonators.
El Salvador says US has jurisdiction over detained migrants
El Salvador has said that the United States has legal jurisdiction over deported migrants being held in the Central American country, court documents show.
More than 160 people still missing days after deadly Texas floods
More than 160 people remain unaccounted for after devastating floods in Texas, the state governor said Tuesday, marking a dramatic increase in the number of missing from a tragedy that has so far claimed 109 lives.
Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence.
Texas floods: Misinformation across political spectrum sows confusion
Following deadly floods in Texas, misinformation from both left- and right-wing users was roiling social media, with liberals baselessly blaming staffing cuts at US weather agencies for flawed warning systems and conservatives ramping up conspiracy theories.
Trump holds fresh talks with Netanyahu to end Gaza 'tragedy'
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met for the second time in 24 hours Tuesday as the US president intensified the pressure on the Israeli prime minister to reach a deal to end the "tragedy" of the war in Gaza.
US scraps shoe removal at airport screening
Passengers at US airports will no longer have to remove their shoes to pass through security under a new policy unveiled Tuesday, 20 years after the requirement was introduced.
New Knicks coach Brown embracing 'high expectations'
Two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown says he is embracing the expectations that come with taking the helm of the New York Knicks, a storied NBA franchise that has gone without a title for 52 years.
King Charles, Macron laud new 'entente' on first day of French president's state visit
King Charles III and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday both hailed a new era in UK-France relations as the French president began a three-day formal visit to Britain, the first by an EU head of state since Brexit.
Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final
New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the Club World Cup.
US stocks mostly lower as Trump adds copper, pharma to tariff onslaught
Europe eked out small gains but Wall Street mostly fell Tuesday as President Donald Trump added tariff threats on copper and pharmaceuticals to his broadening trade agenda.
Germany and Sweden reach Euro 2025 quarters with match to spare
Germany and Sweden both reached the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 on Tuesday after respective wins over eliminated Denmark and Poland which maintained both teams' perfect starts in Switzerland.
King Charles, Macron stress unity on first day of French president's state visit
King Charles III and Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday both hailed the importance of UK-France relations as the French president began a three-day formal visit to Britain, the first by an EU head of state since Brexit.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be sentenced October 3
Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on October 3 for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, following a split verdict that saw him acquitted for crimes that carried more serious punishment.
France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trains
A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic as the blaze spread rapidly to the edges of the city.
Wimbledon champion Alcaraz challenges movie star Tom Holland to golf match
Carlos Alcaraz challenged Hollywood movie star Tom Holland to a game of golf after the defending Wimbledon champion powered into the semi-finals on Tuesday.
Mavs' Davis has surgery to repair detached retina: reports
Dallas Mavericks' Anthony Davis has undergone surgery to repair a detached retina after playing through the injury during the past NBA season, US media reported on Tuesday.
Death toll in Texas floods climbs to 108, with more rain expected
Hundreds of rescuers on Tuesday continued their search for people swept away by catastrophic Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, officials said, amid threats of more heavy rain.
Trump to hold fresh talks with Netanyahu to end Gaza 'tragedy'
US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would return to the White House for talks Tuesday in a bid to end the "tragedy" of the Gaza war, after Qatari mediators warned it would take time to seal a deal.
NHL and players union ratify four-year contract extension
The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association have ratified a four-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement through the 2029-30 season, the parties said Tuesday.