Torrential rain and cold conditions disrupted Commonwealth Games athletics in Glasgow, but several athletes still delivered record-breaking performances. England's Amy Hunt, Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme and Canada’s Camryn Rogers were among the standout performers.
The Trump administration acknowledged in court filings that $7.5bn in clean energy grants were terminated based solely on political criteria, targeting Democratic states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
A surge in UK consumer confidence, dubbed the 'Burnham bounce', driven by optimism in economic prospects, coincides with England's strong World Cup run and policy interventions like VAT cuts. However, deep inequalities and gloomy outlooks among older Britons and the poorest households threaten sustainability.
Infighting between France's Socialist Party (PS) and further-left La France Insoumise (LFI) over a halal chicken shop, Master Poulet, in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, near Paris, raises concerns about unity against the far-right ahead of presidential elections.
Australia's swimmers claimed 5 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Sam Short, Mollie O'Callaghan, Alex Perkins, and the mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team winning gold. Meanwhile, gymnast Georgia Godwin led the Australian women's team to a historic gold medal, becoming the nation's most decorated women's gymnast at the Games.
Danielle Boyer invents SkoBot, a customizable robot teaching Indigenous languages like Anishinaabemowin to Native American children, combating language loss exacerbated by historical suppression in U.S. Indian boarding schools.
Elon Musk discusses his involvement with Trump's administration, defends cuts to USAID despite criticism over potential loss of life, and expresses support for European far-right factions in an interview with The Economist.
Australia's men's artistic gymnastics team secured a bronze medal at the Glasgow Games with a combined score of 235.650, narrowly edging out Scotland's late surge, led by strong performances on the pommel horse by Ritam Malik (13.500) and Jesse Moore (13.300), avoiding a repeat of their 2022 Commonwealth Games heartbreak where they missed bronze by 0.650 points.
England gymnast Gabriel Langton, 19, suffered a severe fall from the high bar during the Commonwealth Games men's team final in Glasgow, prompting an immediate medical response. Though the exact injury remains undisclosed, Langton was conscious, moving, and speaking after the incident, with Team England reporting he has been cleared of serious complications and will rejoin the team.
England's Gabriel Langton, 19, suffered a severe fall in the men's team gymnastics final at the Commonwealth Games, requiring hospitalization. Despite the incident, England secured a silver medal, behind Canada's first gold in the event in 20 years.
Former US Senator Joe Manchin, 78, alongside his daughter Heather, has launched a council to recruit and support independent candidates for congressional races, aiming to promote centrist voices who can work across party lines.
The Trump administration is speculated to introduce restrictions on open AI models, citing national security risks and competition with Chinese models, despite critics arguing it would hinder US innovation.
Iran’s missile campaign against US and Gulf targets is becoming more accurate, according to analysts cited in the article. The piece links the improvement to Chinese satellite imagery, Russian tactics and advances in Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
England's men's artistic gymnastics team won silver at the Commonwealth Games after a dramatic final marked by a serious injury to teenager Gabriel Langton, who fell from the high bar and was taken away on a stretcher. Canada secured gold with 241.400 points, ahead of England's 238.250.
The piece argues that FIFA and UEFA are edging toward readmitting Russian football, beginning with youth and lower-profile formats. It says money, boycotts and security concerns will shape how far and how fast Russia returns.
Elon Musk defended against racism accusations in an Economist interview, citing his half-Indian partner and a son named after an Indian physicist. Critics argue his public statements amplify far-right narratives on race, immigration, and "Western civilization" threats, despite academic research refuting his claims.
Snake robots from Carnegie Mellon University aided international search and rescue efforts in Venezuela after a double earthquake killed over 5,000 people. The modular robots navigated rubble, extending visual reach for rescuers, though no survivors were found by the snakebots.
Washington's recent trade, tech, and visa restrictions on China are viewed by Chinese analysts as a leverage-building tactic for the September presidential summit, despite warnings that such aggressive pressure could sour the political atmosphere ahead of the high-stakes meeting.
Chinese political scientist Yan launched the fourth annual International Relations Basic Knowledge Proficiency Test in Beijing. The exam aims to correct "negative one" level understanding of geopolitics, countering misleading narratives prevalent in short-form social media videos, a trend amplified by China's looser online controls on international affairs content.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges £340m to eradicate rough sleeping in England, despite past failures and record-high numbers. Charities welcome the move but express skepticism, emphasizing the need for collaborative services and permanent housing solutions like Housing First.
Andy Burnham, in his first week as Prime Minister, capped bus fares at £2 across England, a move reminiscent of Ken Livingstone's 'Fares Fair' scheme. This and the 'No 10 North' plan highlight Burnham's focus on practical, localized policies and decentralization, which he believes will drive economic growth, contrasting with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch's critique of them as "small answers to big problems."
Pauline Hanson and One Nation continue to pose a significant challenge to Australia's major parties, Labor and the Coalition. Despite controversies over her comments on domestic violence and associations with far-right figures, recent polls show her party's support recovering amidst economic uncertainty.
Balçova Asil Nadir Ortaokulu 7. sınıf öğrencisi Metehan Doğan, Japonya'nın Tokyo kentinde düzenlenen Dünya Matematik Yarışması'nda (WMI) bronz madalya kazanarak ikinci kez dereceye girdi. Doğan, başarısını ailesinin, öğretmenlerinin ve DENEYAP ile BİLSEM eğitimlerinin desteğine bağlıyor.
Queensland police are under scrutiny for significant delays in responding to domestic and family violence (DFV) call-outs, including a four-hour response to a life-threatening incident and a 16-day wait for an urgent threat. Police attribute outliers to specific circumstances, while the union blames under-resourcing and red tape.
