The US president has said every American will get $5,000 (£3,700) if the Republican Party wins November’s midterms. ...
Month: September 2026
How the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon | Hisham YounesHow the fate of a small furry animal reveals the ecological tragedy of Israel’s war on Lebanon | Hisham Younes
The Syrian rock hyrax depends on the fragile landscapes of the border region. Alongside other environmentalists, I have been documenting the destruction of its habitat Wars are usually measured in the number of people killed, homes destroyed and towns erased. Far less attention is paid to what happens beneath the ...
Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says TrumpIran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says Trump
The president also said oil prices won’t come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election. ...
Trump pledges $5,000 to every American – and other takeaways from Republican midterms conventionTrump pledges $5,000 to every American – and other takeaways from Republican midterms convention
He covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again – with a few surprises thrown in. ...
Five dead and 86 missing as ‘heartbreaking’ fire breaks out on Philippines ferryFive dead and 86 missing as ‘heartbreaking’ fire breaks out on Philippines ferry
The fire broke out as the vessel nearing its destination at the tourist hotspot of Coron in Palawan. ...
England’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist taxEngland’s mayors to be given power to introduce tourist tax
The government is expected to outline how local leaders will be able to impose levies on overnight stays. ...
Iran war will not end until after November US elections, says TrumpIran war will not end until after November US elections, says Trump
The president also tells reporters he does not think oil prices will come down until after the crucial November vote. ...
Republicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm conventionRepublicans kick off ‘Trump-a-Palooza’ midterm convention
The Republican Party kicked off its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas Wednesday, nicknamed a “Trump-a-Palooza,” as party figures bet President Donald Trump’s center-stage performance can lift their fortunes despite his record-low approval ratings. Believed uniquely capable of energizing the party’s base, Trump will give two televised speeches at the two-day ...
EU unveils new ‘Made in Europe’ guidelines to counter ChinaEU unveils new ‘Made in Europe’ guidelines to counter China
The European Commission rolled out new “Made in Europe” guidelines Wednesday to protect the continent’s manufacturers from Chinese competition, though some worried a lack of binding quotas would undermine their efficacy. Nine Chinese companies selling robotic lawnmowers are targeting the EU, given China’s lack of lawns, underlining the extent to ...
Anthropic skirts UK safety review amid rising AI transparency concernsAnthropic skirts UK safety review amid rising AI transparency concerns
Anthropic declined to submit its latest model for testing to a top British AI safety institute, sparking fears in the UK that reviews of frontier AI would become the sole province of Washington. Concerns are also growing about the lack of transparency around the Trump administration’s AI security framework that ...