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Russia 'purposefully' hit critical infrastructure in latest strikes, Kyiv mayor says
The Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, tells the BBC Ukraine needs more help from its partners to protect civilians Russia's latest attack…
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German court to rule on Ukrainians accused of parcel sabotage plot
A German court is due to deliver its verdict on Tuesday in the trial of three Ukrainians accused of plotting attacks on freight transport…
News
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Eleven people have been killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, authorities say, in one of the deadliest days of attacks since an…
News
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the…
News
July was Spain's hottest month on record: weather agency
July was mainland Spain's joint-hottest month since records began in 1961, national weather agency AEMET said on Monday, after high…
News
German baker checks up on missing regulars, saves couple's lives
A German baker has saved two of her regular customers' lives after growing concerned when the elderly couple disappeared for several days,…
Politics
Lloyd Robertson, longtime anchor of Canada's top TV newscast, dies at 92
TORONTO (AP) — Lloyd Robertson, who served as chief anchor of CTV National News for 27 years and became one of Canada's most trusted…
News
I took a solo trip for my birthday instead of celebrating with friends. It helped me rethink my mid-30s.
Sinead Mulhern traded birthday parties with friends for a quiet retreat in Ecuador. She spent her 35th birthday alone, hiking to a…
Business
BOJ debated mounting price risks even upon hiking rates in June, minutes show
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan policymakers debated mounting price risks that likely required more rate hikes even…
News
Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills one and injures others
Russia has attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones, killing one person and leaving at least 12 others injured after strikes…
Politics
Australia's Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Jetstar, the budget arm of Australia's national carrier Qantas, will require passengers who want…
Business
Japan real wages up for sixth straight month in June
TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Japan's real wages grew 1.6% in June from a year before, a sixth consecutive month of increases, government…
News
Rumor Has It Toyota GR GT Will Bring The Aero Top Targa Back
Reports out of Japan suggest Toyota is developing an open-air targa version of its upcoming GR GT V8 flagship sports car. Based on reports…
Politics
EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis
The European Union has praised Spain's "swift response" to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, following a meeting of the bloc's interior…
News
Old arson clip from Italy falsely linked to French wildfires
As France battled record wildfires in July 2026, a video spread online alongside claims that it showed someone committing arson to…
News
Afghan boxer arrested in connection with death of Scottish woman in Greece
The man suspected of killing Scottish aid worker Elisabeth Jane Ross in Greece is 26-year-old Sharif Ahmadzai, the BBC understands. He was…
Politics
Indian university kicked out of AI summit for claiming Chinese robot dog is its own invention
An Indian university has been forced to vacate its stall at this week’s flagship AI summit after falsely claiming to have developed a…
Business
Vattenfall boss: Space limited for wind farms in German North Sea
Space is increasingly limited for wind farms in parts of the North Sea off Germany, the chief executive of Swedish energy giant Vattenfall…
Business
Russia May Block Foreign Crypto Exchanges This Summer as Domestic Rules Near
Key Takeaways Russia could begin blocking access to major offshore crypto exchanges as early as this summer, according to a report citing…
News
Ramadan begins in Palestine, many Muslim states, Egypt, Syria to follow
Palestinians in Gaza gathered for the predawn meal on the first day of fasting as the month of Ramadan began in several Arab and Islamic…
News
Australia bans citizen trying to return from IS camp in Syria
Australia has barred a citizen linked to the Islamic State (IS) group from the country for up to two years. The person is among the group…
Politics
'He must be looked after and respected': Sourav Ganguly backs appeal for Imran Khan
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for former Pakistan skipper Imran Khan to be treated with dignity and proper care, amid…
Politics
Over 80 UN member states condemn Israel’s de-facto annexation of West Bank
More than 80 United Nations member states have condemned Israel’s plan to expand control over the occupied West Bank and claim large…
News
Civil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances
The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli's entry to Kalkilya are under…