After another massacre of smallholders – who are subjected to violence from palm oil firms and drug traffickers – the country’s new Trump-backed government has criminalised community leaders Sitting on the back of the motorcycle, 15-year-old Orlean* heard gunshots. A moment later, the bike crashed. His uncle and two cousins ...
Day: August 3, 2026
Iran denies Trump’s claim that new talks will begin on MondayIran denies Trump’s claim that new talks will begin on Monday
While Iran denies that talks with the US are taking place, it is currently in negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz access. ...
‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir‘My only son was shot standing up for justice’ – inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. ...
Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 yearsAung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in first confirmed outside contact for 2.5 years
Photos newly released by Myanmar’s military government show Suu Kyi meeting with an ICRC official. ...
Two workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss’ orderTwo workers killed in blast after re-entering quake-hit Japan mall on boss’ order
The two women’s employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash. ...
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint moveUS and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take placeMiddle East crisis live: Iran denies Trump’s claims that talks due to take place
Iranian spokesperson says there are no plans to receive or send a delegation following US president’s assertion that talks would take place on Monday Trump says Iran talks set for Monday Two tankers laden with Saudi oil crossed the Bab el-Mandeb strait over the weekend, data collected by Reuters showed ...
Uefa threatens Fifa with legal action as English FA set to withdraw support from InfantinoUefa threatens Fifa with legal action as English FA set to withdraw support from Infantino
The English Football Association is set to join Wales in withdrawing backing for Infantino’s bid to continue as Fifa president. ...
Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its bodyWoman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its body
Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial. ...
The AI ‘news’ accounts hyping a blue-state dystopiaThe AI ‘news’ accounts hyping a blue-state dystopia
The Scoop In January, President Donald Trump posted two clips from a popular YouTube account sharing some dramatic news: Walmart was closing hundreds of California stores. It wasn’t true. But as California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s communications team pushed back against the posts on X, what alarmed them more than the ...