Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are descending on Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed to polling stations and public spots to avoid door-knocking fatigue.
Up to 3,000 Labour campaigners are expected in Makerfield for Andy Burnham's by-election, raising concerns about overwhelming voters. Hotels are booked, and activists will be deployed strategically to avoid swamping residents.
The Kalashnikov Group has sent a new batch of upgraded AK-12 assault rifles, featuring improved ergonomics and accuracy, to Russian troops under a state defense contract. The AK-12, adopted six years ago, is now the main individual automatic weapon for the Russian Armed Forces and is seeing increased interest from foreign buyers due to its effective use in the special military operation.
SpaceX's historic $85.7bn IPO made Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. The US government ordered Anthropic to restrict foreign access to its advanced AI models due to cybersecurity concerns. Meanwhile, a project in Latin America aims to develop region-specific AI models.
Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a dominant 5-1 victory over Tunisia in Monterrey. Goals from Yasin Ayari (2), Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Mattias Svanberg secured the win, with Omar Rekik scoring Tunisia's lone goal.
South Korea dispatches 2 lawmakers to Mexico as special envoys before the FIFA World Cup, to congratulate Mexico on hosting the tournament for a third time, strengthen bilateral ties, and cheer on the South Korean team.
Taiwan accuses China of provocation and cognitive warfare by conducting law-enforcement operations in waters off Taiwan's east coast, asserting jurisdiction over non-controlled waters.
Beijing rejects boundary talks with Japan and Philippines, citing illegality and invalidity, amid escalating territorial disputes and joint naval patrols in contested waters.
Sichuan Province has appointed 11 tech professionals as deputy directors to national development zones to drive innovation and transform them from factor-driven to innovation-driven entities.
Fans across North America express mixed feelings about the 2026 World Cup, citing exorbitant ticket prices, political concerns, and a muted buzz, despite the tournament's global significance.
India sent a second 43-tonne medical aid package to Kampala, Uganda, for the Africa CDC to bolster Ebola response efforts across the African Union. The consignment includes protective gear, diagnostic tools, medicines, and supplements, following a request from the African Union Commission.
A single-storey house in Delhi's Mukundpur collapsed after an LPG cylinder blast on Tuesday morning. Several residents are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue operations are underway.
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is facing domestic abuse charges, including strangulation, after dispatch audio revealed reports of yelling and objects being thrown at his Wisconsin home. Jacobs denies the allegations through his attorneys.
Africa CDC has welcomed India's emergency medical aid, including diagnostics and therapeutics, to combat the worsening Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The supplies were delivered via Africa CDC's Eastern Regional Coordinating Centre in Uganda.
The remains of Silvestre Indias Carvajal, who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, were identified 87 years later in a well in Feria, Extremadura. His family's long search highlights generational trauma and ongoing political debates over historical memory in Spain.
Qualifier Maja Chwalinska defeated Zheng Qinwen 6-4, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. Zheng, a quarter-finalist last year and Olympic gold medalist, has struggled with form and a foot problem.
Chongqing dispatched rescue teams and equipment to Yongchuan following severe floods and geological disasters. Over 10 km of roads were cleared, and more than 30 blockages removed, safely evacuating nearly 100 tourists trapped in the disaster zone.
Europe is discussing potential envoys for future peace talks with Russia, including Angela Merkel, Mario Draghi, and Sauli Niinistö. This discussion, though premature, highlights Europe's increasing leverage in the Ukraine war as US support wanes and Ukraine's domestic defense industry grows.
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued in England and Wales last year for defendants who skipped court, a 50% increase since 2020. Over 30,000 warrants remain outstanding, with some dating back six years, and a quarter relating to serious offenses.
Essex's Crouch Valley is rapidly becoming a leading English wine region, with local vineyards winning international awards and attracting interest from French winemakers. Factors like climate change and a growing demand for local produce are driving its success.
China's National Health Commission has organized multidisciplinary experts to provide medical treatment at the site of a gas explosion at the Liushengyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province. The commission is coordinating remote consultations and dispatching specialists from Beijing to aid local medical teams.
A deliberate act of sabotage targeting high-voltage cables over the Teltow canal caused a major power outage in Berlin, affecting 35,000 homes and businesses for five days. The "Volcano Group," an environmentalist extremist organization, claimed responsibility, linking the attack to their anti-fossil fuel and anti-capitalist agenda.
OpenAI and Sam Altman win a major lawsuit against Elon Musk, paving the way for a $1tn IPO. Meanwhile, Nvidia's chip sales to China remain uncertain after Trump's visit, and a tech conference highlights skepticism towards big tech and a focus on open-source AI.
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