A Hong Kong survey reveals 69.2% of Gen Z (11-30) edit selfies before posting, linking frequent editing to lower self-compassion and dissatisfaction with appearance.
China's Liu met Cuba's Emilio Lozada Garcia, affirming strong ties as 'good friends, good comrades, and good brothers' amid heightened US pressure on Havana.
Russia's National Wealth Fund (NWF) reached 12.72 trillion rubles (5.4% of projected 2026 GDP) as of August 1, 2026, with liquid assets valued at 3.69 trillion rubles ($46.2 billion). The fund also holds 141.2 tons of gold and 189.7 billion Chinese yuan.
New rules allow the UK's National Energy System Operator to impose rotating 3-hour blackouts with 8 hours' notice to prevent grid collapse, exempting protected sites like hospitals.
South Korea's National Police Agency will strengthen whistleblower protection and increase maximum rewards to 100 million won (~$70,497 USD) to encourage reporting of legal violations, following a legal revision granting police sole investigative authority.
A Pacific National coal train's locomotive derailed in NSW's Upper Hunter, shutting the line to Tamworth. This is the second incident in weeks after a runaway unmanned train reached 90km/h. Rail safety investigators are examining the scene.
Bangladesh expresses 'deep shock' after 16 of its citizens die in an unlicensed sofa factory fire in Saudi Arabia; authorities ensure repatriation of bodies and compensation for families.
Die große Wohngeldreform der Ampelregierung hat vor knapp vier Jahren Kommunen und Verwaltungen an die Belastungsgrenze gebracht. Durch die Verdreifachung der Bezieherhaushalte stieg der Aufwand drastisch.
Over 20,000 people fled fast-moving wildfires in western Canada, prompting British Columbia to declare a state of emergency. Officials warned of explosive conditions, and national police are investigating a potential death near Summerland.
At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals died in a sofa factory fire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, prompting condolences and repatriation efforts from Bangladesh's foreign ministry.
Le latéral international français Lucas Digne, 33 ans, fait son retour au Paris-Saint-Germain en provenance d'Aston Villa pour un contrat de trois saisons. Il arrive en tant que doublure de Nuno Mendes.
New fires covering 20 hectares have erupted around the Mount Bromo caldera in Indonesia, prompting the closure of the national park. Over 120 personnel and three water-bombing helicopters have been deployed to fight the flames.
Evacuation orders are in effect across the Western U.S. and Southwest Canada as hot and dry conditions fuel scores of wildfires, resulting in three firefighter fatalities and tens of thousands of displaced residents.
Olympic gold medallist Hezly Rivera won her second straight US women's gymnastics title with 111.950 points, becoming the first American woman other than Simone Biles to win back-to-back national titles since Jordyn Wieber.
A Pacific National coal train locomotive derailed at Ardglen Loop in the NSW Upper Hunter, shutting the line just weeks after a runaway train incident on the same track.
Iran refuses direct U.S. negotiations over a nuclear agreement violation while Houthi rebels claim a Saudi oil facility attack. Expert Peter Salisbury explains how decentralized Iran-backed groups utilize cheap tech and independent supply chains.
Former US Defense Secretary Mark Esper urged the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, warning that weak digital asset rules allow China and North Korea to undermine US financial power.
印尼東爪哇省婆羅摩火山國家公園大火延燒一週後撲滅，焚毀約550公頃野地。然而，火山口周邊隨後又出現新火點，當局懷疑起火原因為人為疏忽，目前正全力撲救。
Professor Wang Gungwu compares US-China rivalry to the US-Soviet Cold War, suggesting both powers will avoid direct conflict due to nuclear weapons and instead rely on proxy conflicts and strategies to undermine each other's power.
Suspected international crime boss Daniel Kinahan was extradited from the UAE to Ireland and charged with directing a criminal organization following a special court sitting in Dublin.
A British national from Peterborough was killed by a stray bullet in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during protests, while another Briton remains detained.
South Korean international Lee Kang-in made his debut for Atletico Madrid during a 3-1 preseason loss to Manchester City in Seoul, while also addressing recent scandals and struggles facing the South Korean national football team.
Generalmajor Resai ersetzt Mohammed Bagher-Zolghadr als Vorsitzender des iranischen Sicherheitsrates. Dies deutet auf einen gestiegenen Einfluss der Revolutionswächter hin.
Leaked emails reveal Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey as a premier Republican fundraiser on the west coast, organizing events for top GOP figures while his defense tech startup secures major military contracts.
