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Climate crisis-driven heat sucking soils dry as extreme drought hits Europe
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2026 04:00
Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generationExtreme heat supercharged by the climate crisis is sucking Europe dry in summer and intensifying ...
Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi tankers as US attacks on Iran widen
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2026 04:19
Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructureYemens Houthi militia attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Iranian-aligned group said on Thursday, with a Sa...
Diesel Crisis Puts Poor Farmers Around the World at Risk
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2026 04:01
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply.
Trump's Own Rally Crowd Turns on Him-Caught Mocking Him on Camera
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 13:46
A man behind Trump at his Georgia rally appeared to mimic his signature gestures and expressions, sparking a viral debate over whether he was mocking the president.
Norway considers filing Fifa ethics complaint over Trump role in World Cup red card saga
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2026 13:40
Norwegian federation president: Fifa on a slippery slopeTrump called Infantino for review of Baloguns redDonald Trumps role in clearing Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup is set to provoke a f...
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
BBC - 23 Jul 2026 13:25
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
EU risks Trump backlash with $1bn fine on Google
Sky News - 23 Jul 2026 13:14
The European Union (EU) has imposed another big fine on a US tech giant in defiance of warnings of reprisals from Donald Trump.
FBI Recovered $679 Million From Scammers Last Year: Here's How Victims Can Improve Their Odds
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 13:09
The FBI's 2025 report reveals $679 million in fraudulent transfers were frozen, emphasising the importance of quick reporting to recover stolen funds, especially in bank transfer scams.
A New Target for Ukraines Long-Range Attacks: Russias Version of Amazon
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2026 13:05
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
Iraqs impossible predicament: why the country is trapped between Iran and the US
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2026 04:00
With the outbreak of this years war, Iraqs balancing act between the two antagonists has collapsed, exposing a perilously fragile stateOne week after the United States and Israel killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and ignited...
US senator wants urgent answers from Barclays over Jes Staleys ties to Jeffrey Epstein
The Guardian - 23 Jul 2026 04:00
Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren says it is unclear how bank failed to uncover former CEOs links with sex offenderThe leading US senator Elizabeth Warren has called for urgent answers from Barclays over what she claimed was i...
They became best friends - then discovered they were brother and sister
BBC - 23 Jul 2026 23:59
Andrea Urmston knew she had an adopted brother, only to discover he was already her closest friend.
Scientists find the secret of birdsong's 'spectacular diversity'
BBC - 23 Jul 2026 23:55
A scientific study has revealed the acoustic secret that connects all birdsong - and it is surprisingly simple
2 Men Stabbed on Upper West Side in Possible Hate Crimes, Police Say
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2026 23:54
A man was arrested after the daylight attacks in a Manhattan neighborhood bordering Central Park. The police were investigating whether the stabbings were hate crimes.
The return of biphasic sleep
The Week - 23 Jul 2026 23:54
During pre-industrial times people often slept in two blocks. Could it help night shift workers and insomniacs now?
Multiple injured, 1 critically, after seaplane with 11 aboard crashes in Wash. state
ABC News - 23 Jul 2026 23:52
Multiple people were injured, including one critically, after a seaplane with 11 people aboard, crashed off the coast of Washington state, according to authorities.
Graham's Family Dairy Issues Milk Recall Across UK Supermarkets Including Tesco
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 23:51
Graham's Family Dairy recalls milk from UK supermarkets over potential antibiotic contamination, posing a risk to those with allergies. Consumers are advised to check and return affected products.
'I'd Like to Be the Next President': Trump Jokes About Taking Credit for AI Energy Boom
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 23:50
President Trump announced an expansion of the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, requiring AI firms to fund their own power infrastructure, aiming to prevent utility price hikes for American households.
Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2026 23:46
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast after long negotiations with officials and in view of possible violence in the country.
Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days
The New York Times - 23 Jul 2026 23:46
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast after long negotiations with officials and in view of possible violence in the country.
Andrew Tate Mocked Over 'No Contact With Outside World' Claim While Posting on X
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 23:45
Andrew Tate's tweet claiming isolation from the outside world while in solitary confinement was mocked online for its contradiction, as his account remained active despite his claims.
Shop Robberies in England and Wales Jump 91% After Recording Changes Reveal Hidden Violence, ONS Data Shows
IBTimes - 23 Jul 2026 23:45
Robberies of business property in England and Wales rose by 91% due to new recording rules, highlighting the risks faced by retail workers. Overall robbery offences increased by 10%, despite a drop in personal property t...