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I just want to find them: deadly cloudbursts devastate Kashmirs mountain communities
The Guardian - 5 Aug 2026 04:00
Increasingly erratic weather patterns due to climate change mean people are losing homes, crops and livestockAs rain lashed the Pir Panjal mountains before dawn on 19 July, Haji Mohammad Latief stepped outside his home i...
UK experts sound alarm after AI tries to deceive human
Sky News - 5 Aug 2026 03:48
A powerful AI agent created fake online identities in an effort to trick a human into giving it access to a popular online development platform - and sabotage it with malicious code.
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills two and injures others, officials say
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 03:37
The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" and has hit residential buildings.
Miliband calls on US to re-open Strait of Hormuz as he meets Rubio
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 13:16
A deal is "essential to ease cost-of-living pressures", Miliband says, as he heads to Washington.
Donald Trump Claims 'They Impeached Me for Nothing Twice' as He Warns of Third House Impeachment
IBTimes - 5 Aug 2026 13:12
Donald Trump warns Republicans of a potential third impeachment if they lose the House in the 2026 midterms, citing past impeachments as politically motivated.
How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2026 13:10
Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.
US Reportedly Dropped '2,000 Munitions at 2,000 Distinct Targets' in Iran Using Elon Musk's Grok AI System
IBTimes - 5 Aug 2026 13:10
A sworn statement in a US Clean Air Act lawsuit claims the Pentagon used Elon Musk's Grok AI to help launch over 2,000 munitions at 2,000 targets in Iran in just four days.
Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats
The Guardian - 5 Aug 2026 04:00
Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residentsHundreds of people have spent a week sleeping in tents in the Rome heat amid a standoff between Giorgia Melonis far...
Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved ones
The Guardian - 5 Aug 2026 04:00
People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100Hundreds of people have gathered in the northern Moroccan town of Fnideq, near the border with Spains Ceuta, f...
FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine
ABC News - 5 Aug 2026 23:59
The Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine on Wednesday.
Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2026 23:52
Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.
Helicopter carrying Trump flies near passenger jet in Washington airspace
Boston - 5 Aug 2026 23:51
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area. The post Helicopter carrying Tr...
'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 23:50
Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?
Billie Eilish Is Unrecognisable as She Transforms Into 1950s Icon for Sylvia Plath Film 'The Bell Jar'
IBTimes - 5 Aug 2026 23:50
Billie Eilish undergoes a dramatic 1950s transformation for her role in 'The Bell Jar', marking her feature-film acting debut and introducing Sylvia Plath's novel to a new audience.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 23:49
With bags packed and boarding passes at the ready, what can you do to keep your body clock on track?
After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The New York Times - 5 Aug 2026 23:48
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigans Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.
Grant Williams explains relationship dynamic between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown
Boston - 5 Aug 2026 23:46
"Thats something that I can vividly say is that I dont think those guys dislike each other at all. The post Grant Williams explains relationship dynamic between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on Boston.com...
Xabi Alonso Rested Palmer and Colwill in Chelsea's Pre-Season Loss to Juventus
IBTimes - 5 Aug 2026 23:45
Xabi Alonso reveals he rested Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill during Chelsea's pre-season defeat to Juventus to manage fitness and avoid injury risks.
'I Just Got Violated': Austin McBroom Alleges Sexual Assault on Livestream While Wearing Spider-Man Costume
IBTimes - 5 Aug 2026 23:44
Austin McBroom claims sexual assault during a livestream in a Spider-Man costume, sparking debate over the incident's authenticity and raising questions about double standards in public reactions.
Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 23:43
Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish
Why playing your phone out loud in public might become the new normal
BBC - 5 Aug 2026 23:43
Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish
Man and pregnant woman found dead in outback Queensland home in apparent murder-suicide after long siege
The Guardian - 5 Aug 2026 23:41
A 45-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were found dead in the Charleville home after a near eight-hour police siegeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new...