US President Donald Trump approved a 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program, potentially allowing uranium enrichment with US firm involvement. Non-proliferation experts warn of weaponization risks, citing the Saudi Crown Prince's past statements.
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale announced a deal allowing the US Coast Guard to patrol its waters with local police, aiming to strengthen maritime cooperation with the US. This comes despite deepening ties with China, and Wale also signed a Letter of Intent for the Peace Corps' return.
Youth-led protests against the Modi government's education policies continued in Delhi, with thousands demonstrating despite police crackdowns involving batons and teargas. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leads the movement, demanding the education minister's resignation and education reform, now expanding to broader political discontent.
Beijing-based Z.ai has acquired Chinese infrastructure software developer XCore Sigma, a spin-off from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. This acquisition, alongside a new data center, aims to address computing power constraints and improve AI inference efficiency for Z.ai.
Il Gruppo FS ha completato in Tunisia il primo progetto di formazione e inserimento professionale nell'ambito del Piano Mattei, qualificando 14 lavoratori. Un'iniziativa simile è stata avviata anche in Egitto, condividendo know-how su segnalamento ferroviario, manutenzione e transizione energetica.
Beijing has eased refined fuel export restrictions due to high global oil prices and ample reserves, but introduced compliance requirements for refiners to maintain inventory levels, a cautious move influenced by the collapse of the interim US-Iran truce.
Nine Entertainment, Australia's largest media company, announced 30 newsroom job cuts at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, attributing the decision to "extreme disruption" caused by AI and its impact on digital subscription revenue.
The Sudan conflict is destabilizing Ethiopia, with RSF training camps near refugee sites like Ura, where Sudanese refugees fear further attacks. Ethiopia's new "Makatet" project aims to integrate refugees, but regional war looms as the conflict metastasizes, raising concerns among experts and residents.
Smartglasses, like Meta's, are sparking privacy fears due to their potential for covert filming, especially of children, and the risk of AI-generated abuse material. While offering benefits for users like parents and blind people, the technology poses significant regulatory challenges for manufacturers and lawmakers.
Humble's "2K Megahits 2026 Bundle" offers 15 Steam games, including BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and Borderlands 3, for $15 until August 7th. A portion of the proceeds benefits Covenant House, supporting young people facing homelessness.
A draft review found Northern Territory child protection authorities failed to adequately assess domestic violence threats, leaving Kumanjayi Little Baby's mother unsupported. Despite this, the report couldn't link these failures directly to the five-year-old Warlpiri girl's abduction and murder.
I Campionati Italiani Under 15 maschili 2026, in programma al Tennis Club Parioli di Roma dal 28 agosto al 6 settembre, saranno intitolati a Mattia Maselli, giovane atleta del club scomparso quest'anno. L'evento, presentato dal presidente Paolo Cerasi e dal segretario generale Fitp Massimo Verdina, ospiterà i migliori tennisti italiani della categoria.
Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck share behind-the-scenes stories and reflections on filming "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Broderick discusses his initial concerns, improvisation, and the iconic parade scene, while Ruck recounts his casting challenges, friendship with Broderick, and character insights.
Pietro Isola, elisoccorritore e istruttore dei vigili del fuoco di Alghero, è morto lunedì mattina per un infarto durante un'esercitazione sul lago Temo in Sardegna. Soccorso dai colleghi e trasportato in ospedale, le sue condizioni sono peggiorate rapidamente. Era prossimo alla pensione.
A Paris judge authorized night-time doping tests for Tour de France leaders Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, conducted by the ITA. The tests, which occurred before stage 15, drew criticism from riders for disrupting sleep, but were defended by anti-doping advocates as effective against micro-dosing.
Gavin McKenna, the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2026 top pick, is expected to play on the top line with Auston Matthews this season. Signed to a three-year contract, analysts project his rookie performance to be comparable to Matvei Michkov's debut.
Double Winter Olympic champion Matt Weston, Britain's most successful male Winter Olympian, has become an athlete advocate for Protect Our Winters (POW). He decided to use his raised profile to speak out against climate change after witnessing its impact on winter landscapes and training conditions, advocating for solutions like improved public transport.
A Beijing-based unicorn released its Kimi K3 large language model, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters and native vision capabilities. The model's performance on certain benchmarks has reportedly closed the AI gap with US counterparts to weeks, while remaining significantly cheaper than American alternatives.
Spain won the World Cup after 16 years, defeating Argentina in a final marked by records, underdog stories, and new stars like Erling Haaland and Cape Verde's Vozinha and Cabral. The tournament, expanded to 48 teams across three countries, was shadowed by controversies including visa bans and human rights concerns, yet ultimately celebrated football's unifying power.
Il Comandante Alfa, uno dei fondatori del Gis dei Carabinieri e considerato il più decorato d'Italia, è deceduto a 75 anni. La sua scomparsa, annunciata via Instagram, lascia un vuoto per un uomo che ha sempre mantenuto segreta la sua identità e ha partecipato a operazioni significative come la rivolta di Trani.
European pilots have completed C919 flight tests in China, finding no major hardware risks. While this is a step towards EASA certification, the timeline remains uncertain for the Chinese-made jet, which aims to compete globally.
Galatasaray, Rennes altyapısından yetişen ve Nantes'ın küme düşmesiyle transferi kolaylaşan 23 yaşındaki çok yönlü hücum oyuncusu Abline'ı kadrosuna katmak istiyor. Nantes'ın 25 milyon Euro bonservis istediği belirtilirken, Galatasaray satın alma opsiyonlu kiralama formülü üzerinde duruyor.
Chinese regulator SAMR's anti-monopoly probes into Trip.com for alleged market dominance abuse could conclude as early as Monday, potentially leading to a fine of 2 billion to 6 billion yuan (US$295-885 million) under China's anti-monopoly law.
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is in early discussions to extend its trading hours, potentially to 5pm or 8pm, according to two sources. The move aims to enhance market competitiveness, though scrapping the lunch break is not being considered.
