Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that oil pollution from a foreign vessel has caused trillions of dollars in damage to the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman marine ecosystem.
As students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland receive exam results, education experts and students share essential advice on navigating the university clearing process, finding alternative courses, and contacting universities.
A guide for students navigating the university clearing process ahead of exam results day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, featuring tips from consultants and students.
Manchester City are closing in on signing Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille for €100m, clearing a path for Rodri to join Barcelona. Meanwhile, Manchester United target Louis Page and welcome Marcus Rashford back to training.
With A-level results day on August 13, experts offer guidance on navigating the university clearing process, including preparation, application strategies, and decision-making.
A Ukrainian drone attack on Belgorod, Russia, results in 5 deaths and 3 injuries, with two men in critical condition after explosions at a multifamily building and an enterprise in Shebekino.
As university results day approaches, experts and students share essential advice on navigating the UCAS clearing process, preparing backup plans, contacting universities, and avoiding panic decisions.
Five months after a US missile strike on a Minab primary school killed 156 people, a journey across Iran from Tehran to Bandar Abbas reveals a nation deeply scarred by war, economic hardship, and shifting political loyalties.
The AI trade rebounds strongly after a turbulent July following the forced unwind of the Situational Awareness hedge fund, supported by solid earnings from tech giants and hardware suppliers.
An Indian court has convicted former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal of raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal. He faces a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
Israel's resumption of strikes on the Gaza Strip aims to clear the region for US investor access to ports and offshore fields, according to Russian military expert Alexander Stepanov.
Former DPK lawmaker Kang Sun-woo was cleared of aide abuse and political fund allegations, highlighting concerns over impartiality and upcoming prosecution reforms.
Sen. Susan Collins announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, citing concerns over Department of Justice independence and specific controversial actions.
A £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in east London's Brick Lane has been approved by housing secretary Angela Rayner, paving the way for a datacentre, offices, and apartments despite strong local opposition.
HKEX is launching 5-year China government bond futures, receiving positive feedback from international institutional investors. These will be the first offshore products enabling investors to manage risks in Chinese treasury bonds at low cost, bypassing the QFII quota requirement.
An 8-month-old baby, Nova, stopped breathing at a Clifton, Arizona post office. Former nurse and postal clerk Mary Schwarz performed CPR, saving Nova's life. Clifton Police Lt. Shari Aguilar then rushed Nova to a clinic, leading to her recovery and transfer to a Tucson hospital.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) announced immediate reductions in market-capitalisation requirements for start-ups, international firms, and WVR companies, aiming to attract more innovative companies globally to list in Hong Kong.
In Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve, community forestry concessions are successfully combating rampant deforestation, maintaining near-zero forest loss. Strict management plans, FSC standards, and value-added timber products provide livelihoods and restore degraded land, demonstrating a sustainable model for conservation and economic development.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal complaint to Fifa ethics investigators regarding Donald Trump's alleged intervention to clear Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup, citing external influence on the ruling.
Augustus, a startup building a federally chartered clearing bank for stablecoins and programmable money, raised $180 million in a Series B round, valuing the company at $1 billion. The funding, led by Tiger Global, follows its conditional approval for a U.S. national bank charter.
The White House has reportedly agreed on an ethics package for the CLARITY Act, sending the language to Senate Republicans. This move could remove a significant roadblock, potentially clearing the way for the crypto market-structure bill to advance, despite current low odds for 2026 passage.
China's soybean imports reached a record 13.55 million tonnes in June, driven by Brazilian supply and cleared port backlogs. However, US imports fell 42.4% year-to-date, totaling 9.31 million tonnes, despite China's commitment to purchase at least 25 million tonnes annually through 2028.
New government data reveals a 16% increase in land clearing in New South Wales in 2024, reaching over 81,000 hectares, despite the Minns government's promise to curb high rates. Environmental groups criticize the failure to implement policy changes.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is expected to announce confidential filing and lower market capitalization requirements for listings by the end of this month, following months of consultations with market participants.
