The article discusses how U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy has been bolstered by the rise of right-wing leaders in Latin America, who have come to power through electoral victories credited to Trump. In Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella's presidency is marked by ties to paramilitary groups, while in Argentina, Javier Milei's policies have plunged millions into poverty following a $40 billion bailout conditioned by Trump. The piece expresses concern that these authoritarian regimes prioritize the interests of the wealthy, promote violence, and scapegoat immigrants, leading to increased civilian casualties and diminished rights for the average citizen.
Rescuers in Ukraine are searching for survivors after a Russian drone strike hit a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, resulting in 16 deaths and 130 injuries, with four people still unaccounted for. The attack was part of a larger wave of violence, which included 17 fatalities in Kyiv the previous day, and ongoing exchanges of fire between the two sides, with reports of Ukrainian attacks causing additional casualties in Russia. President Zelensky condemned the strikes, highlighting the failure of Ukraine's air defense systems, which report a 90% success rate against drones but a much lower effectiveness against ballistic missiles.
Twenty-year-old Omar al-Sawhi is seeking a burial place for his father, Mohammad, who was shot dead in Gaza, amid a severe shortage of graves resulting from the ongoing conflict that has claimed over 73,000 Palestinian lives since October 2023. The cost of a grave has significantly increased to between 700 shekels ($235) and 1,000 shekels ($335) due to material shortages, with families often resorting to temporary grave markers made from destroyed building materials. Gaza's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs reports that more than 40 cemeteries have been destroyed and many existing graves are overcrowded, necessitating the search for new burial grounds.
The 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games recently opened in Beijing, featuring a humanoid robot on a robotic horse that showcased impressive skills, including archery. In a notable event, 12 juvenile giant shovelnose rays, a critically endangered species, were successfully bred in captivity in Hainan Province, highlighting China's conservation efforts. The week has been dubbed a "super week" for Chinese robotics, marked by significant events such as the World Robot Conference and a notable IPO by Unitree Robotics.
Two men, Alexander Tang and Dean Holmes, were recently convicted in separate cases for coercing or duping women into posting explicit content on OnlyFans without their full consent. Tang, 37, uploaded 47 intimate images and four videos of a woman without her permission and received payments for them, while Holmes, 43, coerced his victim to open an OnlyFans account and was later found guilty of rape. Domestic violence charities report a rise in tech-facilitated abuse, with Women's Aid noting that young women are being forced to create content for abusive partners, and the Revenge Porn Helpline has managed similar reports.
A rally organizer is defending the support for Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of killing her children, stating that failures in the care system are to blame, as hundreds gathered outside the court. In related news, the U.S. is seeing a resurgence in trade tensions with Canada vowing to match Trump's 50% tariffs following failed negotiations. Additionally, in a tragic incident, a baby girl died after being left in a hot car for 8 hours when her grandmother forgot to drop her off.
A Chinese humanoid robot named Lightning completed a 100-meter race in 9.32 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's human world record of 9.58 seconds. Lightning also won the Beijing half-marathon, finishing 21 kilometers in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, well ahead of Jacob Kiplimo's human record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. The robot, standing 169 centimeters tall with legs extended to 1.05 meters for the competition, showcases significant advancements in the field of artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics.
CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to avoid attending a youth football tournament in the Dominican Republic due to concerns that his presence would detract from the event amidst growing calls for his resignation from three confederations. Infantino, under pressure from UEFA, AFC, and CONCACAF following a failed proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, is facing a potential vote of no confidence as he seeks a fourth term until 2031. Despite mounting opposition, Infantino was welcomed by Dominican officials upon his arrival, as they expressed appreciation for his visit's potential to elevate Dominican football.
The article explores how artificial borders, specifically the division of Germany during the Cold War, impacted personal relationships and daily life, as exemplified by Erich Guetinger's experience visiting family in East Germany in 1969. At that time, West Germany had a population of about 61 million, while East Germany's population had declined to roughly 17 million, and crossing the border required extensive procedures, including a visa process lasting two to three weeks. Guetinger's journey to see his uncle's family, which would take only a few hours by car today, involved navigating a nearly 2,000 km border and was marked by strict checks and regulations, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges posed by political geography.
A father abandoned his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji after the boy complained of tiredness during a family hike, leaving him with snacks and a soft drink while continuing his ascent. The child was found alone at the sixth station, over 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) high, and taken into protective custody after a worker alerted the police. The father, who reached the eighth station three hours away from his son, was reprimanded for the decision, which local police condemned as unacceptable, emphasizing the need for hikers to consider their group's abilities.
Andy Burnham aims to bring the men’s World Cup back to the UK in 2042, marking the first return of the tournament to Britain in nearly 80 years since it was last held in 1966. At a meeting with regional mayors, Prime Minister expressed support for hosting the tournament in the British Isles, while noting that the FA has future hosting priorities, including the men's European championships in 2028. FIFA regulations state that no European country can host the World Cup until at least 2042, with the upcoming tournaments planned for 2030 in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, and 2034 in Saudi Arabia.
Russian aerial strikes on Ukraine have resulted in at least six deaths and 26 injuries, while Ukrainian drone attacks in southern Russia led to the deaths of two children and injuries to their parents. In Kryvyi Rih, a Russian attack on a shopping center killed 16 people, with over 130 wounded, including 22 children, and occurred when the mall was typically crowded in the late afternoon. The civilian toll continues to rise, with July noted as one of the deadliest months since the war began, highlighting the widespread impact of attacks beyond front lines.
Jake Rogers, a catcher known for his positive demeanor, set a major league record by changing teams four times in just 21 days. After being released by the Detroit Tigers, he played briefly for the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox before being claimed by the Chicago White Sox. In a poetic twist, he returned to Detroit in his fourth uniform and hit a game-winning home run for the White Sox, receiving a standing ovation from his former fans.
At least 14 people were killed and 20 others wounded when a military airstrike hit a Buddhist monastery in Swel Le Oh village, central Myanmar, where over 100 civilians were attending a meditation retreat. The ruling military regime, which has been accused of intentionally targeting civilians, conducted this strike as part of its ongoing campaign against pro-democracy forces since the 2021 coup. According to ACLED, more than 100,000 people have died in the conflict over the past five years.
Indiana has become the first state to implement the VA's new national health records portal. In fundraising efforts, $125,000 was raised by 28 teams to financially cover a veteran honor flight to Washington. In military news, North Korea launched approximately 10 ballistic missiles that traveled around 300 kilometers (186 miles), while the U.S. and South Korean militaries wrapped up their annual drills one day earlier than planned following this missile barrage.
Flock Safety, a company that sells automated license plate readers (ALPRs), is facing significant backlash from communities concerned about privacy, while competitors like Axon and Motorola Solutions are poised to capitalize on Flock's troubled reputation. Currently, there are over 130,000 ALPRs across the U.S., with Flock's technology recently assisting in a high-profile investigation related to a shooting at Brown University, despite growing public unease about the surveillance implications of such networks. Critics argue that the shared national database enables invasive practices, including the use of surveillance data to enforce laws that may not be supported by local communities, as evidenced by instances in Texas involving investigations related to abortion.
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, completed 100 metres in 9.32 seconds, breaking Usain Bolt's world record of 9.58 seconds. During a test, Lightning achieved a peak speed of 14.5 metres per second and previously won the 21km Beijing half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. Standing 169 cm tall, the robot had its legs lengthened from 95 cm to 105 cm before the World Humanoid Robot Games.
Vaccination rates for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine among US kindergarteners have slightly declined to 92.4%, while non-medical exemptions have surged to a record high of 4.2%, reflecting a 17% increase from the previous school year. Health experts express concern over the trends as over 280,000 kindergarteners remain unvaccinated, correlating with a rise in misinformation and confusion about vaccine safety. Despite the overall high vaccination rate, significant regional disparities exist, and the US is facing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with cases reported across several states.
On an American Airlines flight from Atlanta to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a laptop caught fire, resulting in reports of "four to five passengers" suffering burns, with one receiving medical treatment on-site. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported 58 verified lithium battery air incidents this year alone, with a total of 84 cases related to laptops over the past 20 years. The FAA emphasizes that lithium batteries, which can overheat and catch fire under certain conditions, must only be stowed in carry-on baggage.
Alexander Vindman lost the Florida Democratic senatorial primary to Angie Nixon, signaling a decline of the liberal narrative surrounding Russiagate which had dominated political discourse since Trump's election. Many Democrats, including Vindman, relied on the notion of Russian election interference to explain Trump's victory, often neglecting deeper issues within their own party that contributed to his rise. As a result of this fixation, prominent figures in media and politics, such as Rachel Maddow and Jonathan Chait, engaged in sensationalist claims that shifted focus away from substantive policies, with Democrats failing to adapt to more dynamic political opponents.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has received over 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine as it confronts its deadliest Ebola outbreak, which has resulted in over 2,500 deaths and nearly 5,300 confirmed cases. A total of 70,000 vaccine doses have been pledged by the World Health Organization, with 20,000 designated for a late-stage clinical trial aimed at the Bundibugyo strain currently affecting the country. Experts warn that the outbreak continues to spread exponentially, with ongoing armed conflict and infrastructure challenges hindering containment efforts.
Imran Khan's party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has filed a contempt petition against the government for transferring him to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility mandated by a three-judge bench of the top court. The court had ordered his transfer to Shifa International Hospital within two days for a medical examination due to concerns over his deteriorating health, but he was instead taken to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for a brief check-up. Khan, who has been imprisoned since August 2023, remains popular and faces political charges, with PTI claiming that his treatment situation will escalate public protests planned for September 27.
For the first time in a decade, Manchester City begins a season without manager Pep Guardiola, who led the club to six Premier League titles and a Champions League crown; his successor, Enzo Maresca, faces the challenge of maintaining City’s success while introducing his own identity. Key departures include midfielder Rodri, whose move to Barcelona was a significant loss, prompting City to sign England midfielder Elliot Anderson for £116 million ($153 million) as a new midfield option. After a disastrous first competitive match losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield, City must also address their previous season's issues, including dropping 17 points from winning positions and relying heavily on star striker Erling Haaland for scoring.
At the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, notable exhibits included a robot horse and dancing humanoids, reflecting China's growing robotics industry. The conference began on Wednesday and is set to last five days, coinciding with the market debut of Unitree Robotics, the world's largest humanoid robot maker. The ongoing 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games feature over 2,000 robots from 16 countries, highlighting international participation in robotics.
Multiple people have died in a collision involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank, North Yorkshire, early Saturday morning at approximately 3:39 am. The North East ambulance service deployed 14 units to the scene, which is currently closed in both directions between Normanby Road and Church Lane in Eston. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of fatalities as police work to identify the victims and contact their families.
Éric Rohmer's 1946 novel *Élisabeth*, a tale of young lovers in prewar Paris, has been republished in English after nearly eight decades since its initial release. The book received glowing reviews, being hailed as a lost modernist classic and an essential precursor to Rohmer's acclaimed films, featuring themes that would later develop in his cinematic works. Rohmer, initially using the pseudonym Gilbert Cordier to avoid scandal with his Catholic family, later adopted the name Éric Rohmer and became a prominent filmmaker associated with the French New Wave, despite his early literary efforts having little impact at the time.
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was shot and killed in his car at his home in South Africa, while a 27-year-old woman with him sustained multiple gunshot wounds and is hospitalized. Tete held titles in the WBF flyweight category and the WBO bantamweight division and was known for his record 11-second knockout in a world title fight. His professional career concluded with 29 wins, including 22 knockouts, and he was facing a comeback following a four-year suspension due to a positive test for stanozolol, which expired in July 2026.
A small aircraft, a two-seater Diamond HK36 Super Dimona registered in Germany, crashed in the Velebit mountains near Zadar, Croatia, resulting in the deaths of two passengers. The plane, which was flying from the Czech Republic to Zadar, lost contact shortly after 4 p.m. local time, and it took nearly six hours for a 35-person rescue team to reach the crash site due to challenging weather conditions, including heavy rain, wind, and fog that reduced visibility to about 2 meters. Authorities have not disclosed the identities or nationalities of the victims, but the Czech Foreign Ministry confirmed that they were not Czech citizens.
Iran has condemned impending US sanctions as a "complete erosion of sovereignty," following President Trump's threat to penalize any country engaged in business with Tehran. Trump characterized the new sanctions as the "most crushing economic operation" against Iran, warning that nations interacting with Iran would face significant economic repercussions, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the regime would "collapse.” Despite the blockade and decreased oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is allowing Iraqi oil tankers to pass, accommodating requests made by Baghdad during a recent visit by the Iranian parliament speaker.
More than 100 former British and French diplomats have signed a letter to President Macron and Prime Minister Burnham, accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing and urging immediate action, including trade and arms sales bans, to support a Palestinian state. The letter highlights Britain's and France's historical role in the region, with 52 French and 50 British diplomats, many with significant Middle Eastern experience, stressing the need for equal rights for Israelis and Palestinians. Additionally, the UK government condemned Israel's plans for 1,200 homes in the West Bank, which they see as undermining peace efforts, while Israel's Foreign Minister responded defiantly, asserting the right of Jewish people to live throughout Israel.