Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes. ...
Day: August 24, 2026
Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretaryIran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated. ...
Social media firms should remove dangerous driving videos, minister saysSocial media firms should remove dangerous driving videos, minister says
Defence minister Luke Pollard says “there’s no place” for social media trend showing people driving the wrong way down roads. ...
Divorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run AfghanistanDivorce, smartphones and control – BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country. ...
Nearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handlesNearly three million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely. ...
‘It’s not Alton Towers’ – rows break out over queuing at Wales’ highest mountain‘It’s not Alton Towers’ – rows break out over queuing at Wales’ highest mountain
There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa. ...
Nearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, NevadaNearly 90,000 told to evacuate as wildfire approaches Reno, Nevada
The fire has burned around 10,500 acres and is completely uncontained, officials say. ...
Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’Australian shark attack victim grateful for ‘second chance at life’
Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs. ...
Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits KyivBurnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky as he visits Kyiv
It comes after Moscow warned of “consequences” over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine. ...
New York Times tests out AI-generated search summariesNew York Times tests out AI-generated search summaries
The Scoop The New York Times has begun testing its first generative AI tool for readers, a step the publication hopes will improve its troubled search feature but which has also alarmed some of the paper’s journalists. In recent weeks, the paper has quietly rolled out a new search page ...