Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents. ...
Day: August 18, 2026
Russia warns UK over supplying drones to UkraineRussia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine
An MoD spokesperson responds by saying Britain stands “shoulder to shoulder” with Ukraine. ...
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticismFifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football’s world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino. ...
Inside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangsInside secret police warehouse as Germany targets small boats gangs
German authorities seize dinghies and life jackets during their first raids under a new law that cracks down on smuggling. ...
Jason Arday’s family ‘still coming to terms’ with his death as vigil heldJason Arday’s family ‘still coming to terms’ with his death as vigil held
Jason Arday’s family spoke of the “public cruelty” the academic faced before his death last week. ...
Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaintBondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint
Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying ‘reality is often upsetting’ while Palestinian group says libraries should hold ‘challenging’ books Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Sydney library has removed a book critical of Israel ...
Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion backstop for OpenAI data centerNvidia to provide up to $105 billion backstop for OpenAI data center
Nvidia reached a deal on Monday to provide up to $105 billion to backstop a new OpenAI data center in Ohio, as Big Tech ramped up its debt-fueled AI splurge. Much of that growing debt is held off hyperscalers’ balance sheets, and those credit arrangements themselves are growing more convoluted, ...
German companies slash US investmentsGerman companies slash US investments
German companies cut their US investments to a three-year low in the first half of 2026, Reuters reported, as firms limited their exposure to Washington’s uncertain trade policies. US President Donald Trump has often sought to weaponize trade flows as a source of leverage, leading partners to seek alternate arrangements. ...
China’s economic headwinds deepenChina’s economic headwinds deepen
China faced deepening economic headwinds in July, state data showed, as consumer spending and investment slumped further. China’s consistently weak domestic demand has long been outmatched by the country’s vast manufacturing capacity, leading firms to expand aggressively in — and grow increasingly dependent on — overseas markets to drive growth. ...
US consumption shows signs of strainUS consumption shows signs of strain
US consumption has remained remarkably strong despite higher fuel prices sparked by the war in the Middle East, though signs of strain have started to emerge. Beef sales fell in the 13 weeks leading up to mid-July, with consumers cutting back on eating out or opting for cheaper proteins, Bloomberg ...