One Nation's surge in popularity in rural Victoria, particularly in Gippsland, threatens the electoral strategies of both the Labor government and the Coalition, with polling suggesting One Nation could attract over a quarter of Victorian voters.
The ancient Chinese board game Liubo, popular during the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago, remains a significant archaeological mystery. Despite numerous discoveries of game boards and pieces in tombs, its rules have not been definitively uncovered, puzzling historians and archaeologists.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned civilians to avoid US military sites, as the Iranian army claimed drone strikes against US facilities in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for recent US attacks, though Bahrain reported intercepting Iranian aerial aggressions and the US provided no confirmation.
Queensland Arts Minister John-Paul Langbroek is under scrutiny over a series of politically connected appointments to Cultural Centre boards. Critics say the moves raise concerns about transparency and merit-based selection.
Wildfires near Madrid have merged into a single blaze, declared "beyond the capacity" of firefighters, prompting a national emergency and 30,000 evacuations. Simultaneously, over 110,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France due to rapidly spreading fires, with EU assistance deployed.
Die EU-Kommission kritisiert TikTok wegen unzureichender Schutzstandards für Minderjährige, die Cybermobbing und missbräuchliche Kontakte ermöglichen. Bei Bestätigung der vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnisse drohen dem Unternehmen hohe Geldstrafen. Die Debatte über strengere Altersgrenzen für soziale Medien wird dadurch verstärkt.
Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra collided with a lamp-post in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of Friday. A fifth man was hospitalized in stable condition. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
Hurricane Fausto has intensified to a Category 2 storm in the Pacific, with forecasters predicting its approach towards the Hawaiian Islands next week, while also warning of dangerous surf for southern California. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Bertha, which brought surf and flooding to southern Louisiana and Texas, has dissipated.
The Delhi government is preparing to distribute digitally verified smart property cards under the Centre's Svamitva scheme to thousands of owners in Lal Dora and Abadi villages, aiming to reduce disputes and strengthen land records after completing surveys.
Die EU-Kommission hat nach vorläufigen Ermittlungen festgestellt, dass TikTok Kinder und Jugendliche durch zu niedrige Schutzstandards gefährdet. Sie fordert Anpassungen der Einstellungen, um Minderjährige besser zu schützen, andernfalls drohen hohe Geldstrafen.
Les ETF américains ont enregistré un semestre record avec 1 000 milliards de dollars de collecte, propulsés par l'IA. Parallèlement, les ETF crypto voient une rotation des capitaux : Bitcoin subit une décollecte historique, tandis que le nouvel ETF HYPE attire des fonds.
Ascot Racecourse has reported record post-Covid attendance and £10.5m in pre-tax profits, announcing a British-record £2.5m prize fund for next year's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. This strategic move aims to elevate the race's prestige, attracting a strong field including Japanese contenders.
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan Mo-po, stated the city can serve as a "super converter" for technical standards and innovations between mainland China and the global community, leveraging its international reputation for quality and trust.
Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments urges Bitcoin developers to create a clear roadmap for quantum computing resistance, predicting a rapid price surge if they do. The community debates the timing and impact of such changes, while BlackRock notes quantum risk.
L'indice des "Magnificent Seven" de la tech américaine a chuté de 4,8%, effaçant 797 milliards de dollars de capitalisation, après des résultats décevants de Tesla et Alphabet, soulevant des doutes sur le retour sur investissement de l'IA et aggravé par la hausse du pétrole.
L'Union européenne a adopté son 21e paquet de sanctions contre la Russie le 23 juillet, ajoutant 218 désignations. Ces mesures ciblent 14 plateformes crypto étrangères, le réseau de paiements A7, 94 banques et institutions financières, ainsi que 41 navires de la "flotte fantôme", visant à empêcher le contournement des restrictions.
Strategy revamped its Bitcoin valuation metrics, introducing 'net' measures to clarify common shareholder value by excluding debt and preferred stock. Executive chairman Michael Saylor called it a 'new financial language.' MSTR stock is under pressure ahead of Q2 earnings on July 30, even as new metrics show improved parity.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, following a visit to Kyiv by US right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who has notably reversed her previous anti-Ukraine stance after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the conflict firsthand.
Die EU-Kommission hat vorläufige Ermittlungsergebnisse gegen Tiktok veröffentlicht, die unzureichende Schutzstandards für Kinder und Jugendliche bemängeln. Sollten sich die Vorwürfe bestätigen und Tiktok keine Änderungen vornehmen, droht eine Geldstrafe von bis zu sechs Prozent des weltweiten Jahresumsatzes.
Le gouvernement français prévoit 1 à 2 milliards d'euros d'économies en doublant le plafond des franchises médicales à 200 euros et en augmentant le reste à charge. La ministre Stéphanie Rist défend cette mesure face au déficit de la Sécurité sociale.
Australia's Labor Party national conference, under Anthony Albanese, showcased a culture of compliance with minimal debate, despite internal calls for a gas tax and stronger criticism of Israel. The strategy prioritizes unity and pragmatism to counter economic anxiety and opponents like One Nation.
Un rapport de l'ONUDC révèle que les escroqueries des réseaux criminels d'Asie du Sud-Est causeront 88,3 à 114,1 milliards de dollars de pertes en 2025 en Asie-Pacifique, utilisant travail forcé, crypto, IA et malvertising.
En Russie, l'argent liquide connaît un retour en force inattendu, avec 1560 milliards de roubles mis en circulation depuis le début de l'année. Cette hausse record, hors période Covid-19, s'explique par le conflit en Ukraine, les habitants cherchant un sentiment de contrôle et de sécurité face aux incertitudes.
Protests, strikes, and a prolonged internet shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, particularly Poonch Division, have severely disrupted daily life, impacting healthcare access, education, and businesses. Residents face fuel shortages, expensive transport, and financial difficulties, leading to fading public sympathy for the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in some areas.
