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politics
Nothing gets through to Iran’s ‘unbelievably duplicitous’ leadership, Trump says
He added that “nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a deal, or total surrender, is accomplished.”
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IDF kills PIJ commander involved in Oct. 7, holding Rom Braslavski hostage
Mahmoud Fatair, a PIJ commander accused of participating in the October 7 attack and holding Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, was killed in an IDF strike in Deir al-Balah, the IDF said.
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Bogus Amsterdam Pride flyers name Jewish IDF soldiers, urge reports of 'war criminals'
A Jewish Israeli participant in the debate told De Telegraaf that the atmosphere was “extremely unsafe.”
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Bereaved, hostage families demand emigration option for Gazans before letting int'l force enter
The families argued that facilitating the departure of Gaza residents who wish to leave could improve Israel’s security situation and weaken Hamas’s control over the local population.
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Three Tel Aviv daycare workers indicted over alleged physical abuse of infants, toddlers
The childcare workers allegedly assaulted the children under the care, who were between six months and one-and-a-half years old, treating them as if they were objects.
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politics
Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for a new cabinet vote after claiming ministers approved the Peace Council's recommendations based on misleading information.
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general
IDF reservist indicted over stolen IDF rifle, drug ring that supplied soldiers
What began as an investigation into a stolen M16 evolved into a wider probe that uncovered an alleged drug trafficking network and implicated an IDF officer.
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technology
Trump accuses Iranian leadership of being ‘duplicitous’
Trump accuses Iranian leadership of being ‘duplicitous’ US President Donald Trump accused Iran of being “duplicitous” in their conduct with the US by agreeing to talks privately and then publicly saying they are only having discussions with Oman and not the US. This comes after Iran denied any talks were ongoing with the US despite Trump’s announcement that negotiations would begin after he decided to cancel strikes against the country. “Nothing gets through to Iran, unless we want it to, and nothing will get through, unless a Deal, or Total Surrender, is accomplished,” Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social on Monday. “Whether Iran wants to admit it or not, we are, in fact, talking of a solution to a problem that they have caused, for decades. It is very simple, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!” he added.
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entertainment
Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies aged 80
In a statement, his family says Cricket spent his last few days surrounded by his family, love, laughter and songs.
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business
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
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politics
Ceuta migrant influx reignites immigration divisions in Europe
The arrival of 60,000 people into the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco last week has created serious tensions within the EU over immigration. Spain has called for a meeting of EU interior ministers which is due to take place Tuesday.
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politics
Iran denies Trump claim that U.S-Iran negotiations begin today
Tehran said Monday it had no plans to hold direct talks with the U.S., despite President Trump's claim that a "deal is imminent."
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technology
Former Mossad chief David Barnea to take top role at defense company
Ondas Defense says recently retired top spy to join as global president and chairman; will will work to develop 'the next generation of AI-enabled, multi-domain defense systems' The post Former Mossad chief David Barnea to take top role at defense company appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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politics
Cornyn, Tillis back Blanche for attorney general after deal on DOJ fund
GOP Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina formally announced their support on Monday for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general.
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business
Growing impact of extreme heat on informal workers in Asia's cities
When temperatures soar across Asia's cities, informal workers face a choice: risk their health or lose their income. For many, the effects don't end when the workday is over.
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business
Bridge collapse in DR Congo reignites debate about mining revenues
Several people ended up in the river after an important bridge collapsed on June 3 in the village of Hombo in the eastern part of the DRC. The bridge is one of the failing critical infrastructures in a territory that is home to one of the most lucrative mines in the region.
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politics
Stevens slams Al-Sayed for focusing on Israel, AIPAC during Senate Democratic primary
Candidates in Michigan are gearing up for Tuesday's primary races, including Democratic Senate hopefuls Haley Stevens and Abdul Al-Sayed. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
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business
Amazon tops $3 trillion market cap as stock continues post-earnings surge
Shares of Amazon hit a new all-time high Monday, putting its market cap over $3 trillion.
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politics
Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent
Boris Nadezhdin, who gained prominence after standing against Putin in 2024, says he is now in France The prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris as Moscow tightens its grip on dissent before parliamentary elections later this year. Nadezhdin, a veteran liberal politician, gained international prominence during Russia’s 2024 presidential election when his long-shot campaign against Vladimir Putin unexpectedly gathered momentum before electoral authorities barred him from running. Continue reading...
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technology
Trump tells oil companies ‘get your prices down now!’
Trump tells oil companies ‘get your prices down now!’ US President Donald Trump called on oil companies to lower their prices for American consumers, saying in a post to social media that it was because of “the genius” of his administration that companies like Chevron have been making such large profits. “Without the genius, foresight, strength, and stability, of the TRUMP administration, the Oil Industry, and our Country itself would be DEAD!” he wrote to Truth Social on Monday. In the post, Trump called on these companies, who are “expecting to make a fortune”, to “get your consumer (retail!) Oil Prices DOWN, NOW!” This comes after crude oil prices fell over six percent following Trump's announcement that negotiations with Iran would begin.
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business
Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said Chinese AI models could catch up to the U.S. as soon as this year.
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politics
How US-Saudi deal could encourage other countries to consider nuclear weapons
In the wake of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal, other countries are asking whether they, too, need to develop nuclear power and even weapons.
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technology
MK Kariv warns of emigration 'tsunami' as study shows nearly 270,000 people left Israel since 2023
The study, based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, found that over 90,000 Israelis left the country in 2025 for three or more consecutive months.
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politics
Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to the House. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.
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entertainment
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' beats out 'Avengers: Endgame' for highest domestic opening ever
Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" set the record for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time with $360 million in ticket sales.
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politics
Senate appears ready to advance Todd Blanche for attorney general after Cornyn strikes deal
President Donald Trump's attorneys continue to fight in court against a judicial order that said the settlement deal as legally baseless.
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business
State reportedly not cutting funds to Haredi schools that fail to teach core subjects
Despite parliamentary recess, Knesset Finance Committee to meet on Tuesday to approve hundreds of millions of additional taxpayer shekels for ultra-Orthodox education The post State reportedly not cutting funds to Haredi schools that fail to teach core subjects appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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politics
Park Service finds Trump’s arch could detract from dozens of historic sites in Washington
The 76m edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.
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science
Michigan reports two deaths in ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Aug 3 - Two deaths have been identified as part of a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.
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politics
Holdouts for Trump’s attorney general pick say they will advance his nomination to the full Senate – US politics live
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis say that formal order withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’ has addressed their concerns Blanche formally rescinds Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization fund’ Sign up for the US Breaking News email On Tuesday, we’ll bring you the latest from Michigan where voters will head to the polls for competitive primaries in Senate and House races. The most closely watched competition is the Democratic primary for the US Senate, where congresswoman Haley Stevens is up against former public health official Abdul El-Sayed. They’re vying to ultimately win the seat of outgoing senator Gary Peters in November. The race has now turned into a proxy battle for the future of the Democratic party. Establishment-backed Stevens has received support from party leaders and her race has been buoyed by millions from the pro-Israel lobby. Meanwhile the insurgent El-Sayed has built a strong grassroots movement and is endorsed by progressives lawmakers in the Democratic caucus. Continue reading...
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Here’s Why the US Is Helping Prop Up the Japanese Yen
The U.S. Treasury joined efforts in Tokyo to stem the yen’s slide against the dollar, highlighting the broader risks posed by turmoil in Japanese markets.
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technology
WATCH: Shark bite victim speaks out after as sightings surge off both coasts
A 69-year-old Connecticut man is recovering after being attacked by a shark while snorkeling during a cruise in the Caribbean as worldwide shark sightings are on the rise.
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politics
Centre raises windfall tax on petrol, diesel and ATF exports from August 3
India has increased export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. These revised rates will be effective from August 3 for the next fortnight. Domestic fuel duties remain unchanged, providing stability for local consumers. This move follows a reduction in commercial LPG prices earlier this month. The government is assessing global conflicts' impact on India's supply chains.
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Naked man who jumped off Brooklyn Bridge and survived is arrested and charged
A 44-year-old man was arrested after climbing to the top of New York City’s historic Brooklyn Bridge, displaying flags and plunging into the water on Sunday, police said.
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business
Amazon market cap crosses $3 trillion as AI, cloud growth power stock rally
Shares of the Seattle-headquartered e-commerce and cloud giant had surged 15% on Friday after the company reported its fastest cloud revenue growth in over four years and increased its forecast for annual capital expenditure.
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politics
Former CENTCOM Deputy Robert Harward: Iran Is Playing For Time
Retired Vice Admiral Robert Harward, a former deputy commander of US Central Command, tells RFE/RL that Iran is playing for time as it draws out talks to end the war with the United States.
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Morocco confirms online disinformation campaign behind mass Ceuta border rush
A new investigation traced a weeks-long online campaign across TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram that allegedly helped mobilize thousands toward Ceuta.
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Raising Cane's to open several new locations in August, with even more on the way
With these new openings, Raising Cane's is inching closer to having 1,000 restaurants throughout the U.S.
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general
Trump’s Chance for Peace in Ukraine Is Real. But It Won’t Last.
There’s a narrow chance for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal before things go south.
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politics
"The situation is out of control": Greek firefighters battle wildfire for fourth day
Greek firefighters are battling a wildfire northwest of Athens for the fourth day, as strong and erratic winds continue to fan the blaze. Fires throughout the country have killed five firefighters since last week.
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politics
Welfare doesn't check if you're really you, and fraudsters have noticed
In every other part of our lives, Americans are tracked and scanned and verified. This is the age of Ring cameras, CAPTCHA and internet cookies. But suddenly, when it comes to welfare programs, we’re on horseback in the Wild West?
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politics
Blanche confirms ‘anti-weaponization fund’ dead, clearing path to AG vote
Two Republican senators who threatened to block the acting attorney general's bid to lead the U.S. Justice Department said Monday that they will vote to advance his nomination.
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business
California's diesel prices have jumped since the Iran war started, with ripple effects across the country
California has the highest gas prices in the country as well as the busiest containership port, meaning consumers across the country could feel the impact of higher diesel.
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sports
‘Exorcist’ star Linda Blair’s home searched over ‘kennel operation,’ Los Angeles officials say
“The Exorcist” star Linda Blair’s Southern California home was searched by local animal control officials Friday in connection with a “kennel operation.”
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technology
Africa: Africa's Premier Information Integrity Summit to Take Place in Nairobi in October 2026
[Africa Check] Africa's premier information integrity summit to take place in Nairobi in October 2026
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technology
Buttigieg 'more inclined than not' to run for president in 2028
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said he is leaning toward running for president again in 2028. “I think I’m more inclined than not, but there’s so much we don’t know,” Buttigieg told Steven Bartlett on an episode of “The Diary of a CEO” published Monday. “There’s so much I don’t even know about what’s going...
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entertainment
Australia’s under-16 social media ban failing, study shows: What it means
Australia's internet regulator revealed in a recent study that teenagers are continuing to use social media despite ban.
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politics
Israel wary of Hamas disarmament deal, citing 'serious security concerns'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Monday said it has "serious security concerns" over the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, one of the conditions set by President Trump's Board of Peace aimed at reconstructing the Gaza Strip. Doron Spielman, a Netanyahu spokesperson, told The Associated Press that these concerns were shared with the White...
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politics
Across the EU, immigration being used as a 'political tool' across the political spectrum
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr. Manlio Graziano, Founder and Director of Nicholas Spykman International Center for Geopolitical Analysis. Italy's temporary suspension of the Schengen Agreement with Spain, following the migration episode in Ceuta, is presented less as a meaningful European policy than as a symbolic act driven by domestic politics. Dr Graziano argues that the episode reveals how migration has become an instrument of political positioning rather than policy making. His analysis suggests that Giorgia Meloni's principal audience is not Brussels or Madrid, but Italy's increasingly fragmented right, where competition from parties positioned even further to her right is compelling her to continually reaffirm her hardline credentials.
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EU calls for 'united action' on border protection after Ceuta mass crossing
The European Commission President, Ursula Von der Leyen, has reiterated the EU's support to help tackle illegal migration following last week's chaos in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa. The crisis has fanned anti-immigrant rhetoric by right wing politicians in Europe and sparked diplomatic tensions between Spain and some EU members, notably Italy. An emergency video conference of EU interior ministers is due to be held on August 3, on Rome's call.
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sports
England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
Free agent Jordan Henderson signs a two-year deal with Chelsea after his contract with Premier League rivals Brentford is mutually terminated.
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business
Ghana moves to jail farmers who repurpose cocoa land without approval
Ghana's parliament passed a bill that could send cocoa farmers to prison for up to 20 years if they convert their farms to other uses without government approval.
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politics
Live updates: Deal to end part of Trump's IRS settlement clears Blanche's confirmation path
The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination, a path smoothed on Sunday by a deal reached with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas). “Sen. Cornyn has reached an agreement with the Department of Justice, which will be issuing a formal order permanently terminating the anti-weaponization fund and making...
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politics
Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here’s What We Know.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.
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business
China steps up 'propaganda blitz' in Turkey amid investment fallout
China steps up 'propaganda blitz' in Turkey amid investment fallout Ragip Soylu on Mon, 08/03/2026 - 14:57 Beijing courts Turkish journalists and opposition parties as it seeks to repair image following collapse of BYD electric vehicle plant plan Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) shaking hands with China’s President Xi Jinping (R) while visiting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, 31 August 2025 (AFP) Off The Chinese government has substantially stepped up its public relations activities in Turkey following the damage to its image caused by the collapse of manufacturer BYD’s planned investment in the country. The Chinese electric vehicle company in June said they had paused work on a plant in Turkey while prioritising production in Europe. BYD’s apparent change of course was a major embarrassment for the Turkish government. To attract the company, Ankara granted generous tax breaks on BYD vehicle sales in Turkey even before construction of the plant had begun. Thanks to those incentives, combined with a new commercial strategy, BYD’s sales in Turkey surged to more than 45,000 vehicles in 2025. Experts estimate that the company may already have earned between $500m and $1bn in additional profits from the Turkish market as a result of those tax advantages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); “The collapse of the BYD deal put China’s image in Turkey in a precarious position,” one Turkish government consultant told Middle East Eye. “They are now engaged in a propaganda blitz to turn the tide.” The consultant said Ankara had grown tired of Chinese negotiating tactics, which he described as creating the impression that an agreement had been reached, only for Beijing to reopen negotiations later with an expanding list of demands. The public relations campaign has been apparent to those who closely follow China’s activities in Turkey. The Chinese embassy in Ankara has been placing unsigned propaganda articles in pro-government media outlets, highlighting the importance of high-level engagement between the Chinese Communist Party and Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). The embassy has also promoted the launch of Volume Five of Xi Jinping: The Governance of China across government-aligned media. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Propaganda blitz Nurettin Akcay, an academic specialising in Chinese affairs, said the BYD crisis had undoubtedly contributed to negative sentiment towards China in Turkey. “Although there has recently been a significant quantitative increase in China’s public diplomacy activities in Turkey, such efforts have actually been under way for a long time,” he told MEE. “Even before the BYD issue erupted, the Chinese were inviting journalists and other individuals regarded as opinion leaders in Turkey to visit China.” Turkey and China have had an uneasy relationship over the past decade, largely because of the Uyghur issue. Until 2020, Ankara sought to minimise Turkish media coverage of the suffering of Uyghurs in the hope of securing Chinese investment. 'China is seeking to minimise domestic criticism within Turkey by pursuing a broad engagement strategy' Nurettin Akcay, academic and Chinese affairs specialist At Beijing’s request, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited the Uyghur-majority Xinjiang Autonomous Region in June 2024 in an attempt to remove one of the main obstacles to bilateral relations. However, promised investments in electric vehicle plants by BYD and Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery have yet to materialise, despite lengthy negotiations since the visit. Akcay’s social media posts tracking Chinese lobbying efforts in Turkey have also placed him under scrutiny in China, where he completed his PhD at Shanghai University. In a separate post on X, Akcay said Shanghai University had emailed him to say it had received numerous complaints about his critical reporting on China. “For this reason, they asked me to stop referring to the fact that I completed my PhD at Shanghai University,” he said. “Additionally, as far as I understand, the doors to China are closing on me for good. I don’t know if they will ever let me back into China.” Akcay said China was focusing on what he calls “elite engagement”, which includes inviting prominent figures to the country as part of a form of showcase diplomacy that presents a carefully curated image of China. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Last month, the Turkey-China Friendship Foundation, a Chinese state-funded entity, organised an eight-day press junket for Turkish journalists working for opposition media outlets. They were taken to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, home to a large Uyghur population. None of the journalists, who were affiliated with T24, Halk TV, Cumhuriyet, Haberturk TV and several independent outlets, reported on allegations of mistreatment of Uyghurs. Instead, they focused on “terrorist” attacks carried out by radicals in the region and on China’s integration efforts. The Turkish reports used similar language, with some repeating the same concepts almost verbatim. They highlighted the region’s importance to China’s industrial revival and the Belt and Road Initiative, while presenting tourism as an increasingly important part of Xinjiang’s development plans. No accountability Human Rights Watch said in its 2026 report that Chinese authorities had tightened ideological controls over the previous year while continuing the harsh, forced assimilation of Tibetans and Uyghurs. “There has been no accountability for crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, where several hundred thousand Uyghurs remain unjustly imprisoned,” the report said. Since 2017, China has placed hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs in “re-education camps”, demolished mosques and Islamic cemeteries, and banned religious education. “Everything is planned, and China gets precisely what it wants because visitors are shown only what they are intended to see,” Akcay said. “Consequently, journalists who visit China encounter a positive picture without fully understanding the broader context.” China’s recent attempts to influence Turkish public opinion have also included outreach to opposition parties, such as the Islamist-conservative New Welfare Party and the Turkish nationalist Victory Party. Turkey quietly lobbied for Uyghur rights during high-level visit to China Read More » A delegation from the New Welfare Party visited China in June, while Chinese Ambassador Jiang Xuebin met the party’s chairman, Fatih Erbakan, last month. Akcay said China had begun cultivating good relations with virtually all of Turkey’s opposition parties. “I believe the Uyghur issue is once again a major factor behind China’s interest in Turkish opposition parties of all sizes,” he said. He added that right-wing opposition parties in Turkey could speak relatively freely about the Uyghur issue because it appealed to their voter bases. “China is seeking to minimise domestic criticism within Turkey - or at least prevent such criticism from developing into radical campaigns - by pursuing a broad engagement strategy,” he said. “Is China successful? In my view, at least partially, yes. It may not completely transform public perceptions, but it is pursuing an effective strategy to prevent the emergence of a radical counter-campaign.” Inside Turkey Ayvalik, Turkey News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0
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politics
Russia says civilians killed in strike on Black Sea resort
Moscow has accued Kyiv of stepping up attacks on civilian targets in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put Ukraine's chief peace negotiator in charge of foreign intelligence.
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sports
Grooming gang found guilty of exploiting teenage girls for sex
A three-month trial heard the teenage girls were given drugs and sexually abused.
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general
Drought: The regions in Italy with water restrictions
Cities and regions across Italy are issuing ordinances to limit water use amid drought conditions and dwindling supplies.
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politics
Iran pushes back on Trump claim about new talks
Iran on Monday pushed back on President Trump’s claims that Tehran is negotiating with the administration regarding a longer-term end to the months-long conflict. "We are not currently holding negotiations with the United States. Our talks are with Oman and are focused on reaching an understanding on a route that would allow shipping traffic to...
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politics
Martin denies report that 2024 DNC autopsy left out key chapter
The author of the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) postmortem on the 2024 election said in an interview published Monday that the report left out a key chapter — accusations that DNC Chair Ken Martin disputes. The 2024 DNC report’s author, Paul Rivera, told The New York Times that he included a chapter that raised whether former President Biden should have run...
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politics
Federal workers sour on government work, decrying eroding job security
Nearly two-thirds of current and retired U.S. government workers said they wouldn't re-enter public service, according to a recent survey.
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politics
Paris prosecutor investigates alleged bullying in government departments after suicide attempt
Internal inquiries also opened after two suicides and two attempted suicides of staff in departments connected to PM’s office The Paris state prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged workplace bullying after the attempted suicide of a staff member in a department connected to the French prime minister’s office, France Inter radio has revealed. The public radio station reported on Monday that two government workers in different departments had ended their lives in the past year, and two others had attempted suicide. The radio station said complaints of alleged workplace bullying had been made. Continue reading...
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Centre Hikes Windfall Gains Tax On Export Of Petrol, Diesel Amid Iran War
The export duty on petrol has been raised to Rs 3.5 per litre from Rs 2.5 per litre.
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500 Hong Kong students get taste of military life as PLA summer camp returns
About 500 Hong Kong students are getting a taste of army life, with the PLA garrison launching its annual summer camp to instil patriotism and discipline, and teach military skills, among young people. Among the new recruits is Lo Wan-lung, a Form One student at Salesian English School who is attending the two-week camp for the first time. Attracted by the chance of weapons-related training, the young military enthusiast said he was curious to experience holding weapons during mock shooting...
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technology
Oil prices drop following Trump announcement on Iran talks
Oil prices drop following Trump announcement on Iran talks Crude oil futures fell over six percent after President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran would begin imminently to end the war, although Iran denies any such talks are taking place. The drop in oil prices boosted US stocks at the opening, with Dow Jones jumping 1.3 percent, Nasdaq up 1.2 percent, and the broader S&P 500 up 0.9 percent. Trump said he called off what would have been "massive strikes" at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Brent crude prices dropped five percent to $83.53 a barrel on Monday.
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politics
Spending bill blocks Trump plan to politicize grants
A spending bill unveiled Sunday by Senate Republicans would temporarily block the Trump administration's proposal to give political appointees control over hundreds of billions of dollars in scientific grants. The provision contained in the continuing resolution marks a rare instance of congressional Republicans standing up to a controversial Trump administration policy. It emerged from bipartisan...
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science
French wildfires expose buried WWII shells
Devastating wildfires in the southwest of France have uncovered a hidden cache of Second World War-era shells in the village of Le Porge, adding an explosive edge to an already dangerous situation.
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politics
After public clash with IDF, Katz denies announcing Central Command head's dismissal on live TV
Katz said the appointment process for IDF Personnel Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.
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entertainment
Israeli OnlyFans model Adva Lavi denied bail in Los Angeles after removing ankle monitor
The hearing followed Lavi's third arrest in just a few months. On Tuesday evening, she was arrested by Beverly Hills police as she left the upscale Azul restaurant near Rodeo Drive.
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general
Traffic briefly halted on Highway 1 as vehicle goes up in flames amid record-breaking heatwave
Emergency responders, including the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, arrived on the scene shortly after it began.
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business
Ivory Coast Raises Fuel Prices for the Second Time Since May
Petrol, diesel and kerosene all rose at the pump in Ivory Coast on 1 August, the second increase since May under a monthly pricing formula. The post Ivory Coast Raises Fuel Prices for the Second Time Since May appeared first on The Rio Times.
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business
Equatorial Guinea Gas Deal Delayed on China Investment Rules
A farm-in that would fund Equatorial Guinea's next offshore gas well has slipped to 31 August, held up not in Malabo but by new Chinese rules on investing abroad. The post Equatorial Guinea Gas Deal Delayed on China Investment Rules appeared first on The Rio Times.
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business
DP World Backs US$100M Mombasa Special Economic Zone
A 535-acre special economic zone at Jomvu has drawn DP World and more than KSh 12 billion, with 67 companies already committed ahead of a September signing. The post DP World Backs US$100M Mombasa Special Economic Zone appeared first on The Rio Times.
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politics
Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks
Tehran says its only talks are with Oman over passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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business
How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions
BEIRUT, Aug 3 - Iran is betting it can outlast Washington by turning the Middle East's trade routes, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure into pressure points that steadily raise the cost of confrontation, according to Gulf officials and analysts.
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technology
Iran says currently no negotiations with US
Iran says currently no negotiations with US Iran's foreign ministry has said there are currently no negotiations with the US but talks are taking place with Oman on managing of the Strait of Hormuz. "We are not currently negotiating with the United States. Our negotiations are with Oman to secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Esmaeil Baghaei, the ministry spokesperson, said during a press briefing. Baghaei said discussions with Oman were "constructive", adding that they were aimed at reaching an agreement on a new route. "We hope that both regional and extra-regional actors will appreciate this responsible move by Iran and adopt a constructive approach," he said. He added that as long as a US naval blockade on Iranian ports continues, "the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will remain unchanged".
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Greek crews fight wildfire northwest of Athens for fourth day
PSATHA, Greece, Aug 3 - Hundreds of Greek firefighters battled a wildfire northwest of Athens for a fourth day on Monday after blazes fanned by strong winds gutted homes, thousands of hectares of farmland and pine forests, and forced emergency evacuations by land and sea.
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politics
Malaysia’s call for big powers to uphold international law ‘consistently’ marks regional unease
Malaysia’s call for major powers to apply international law “consistently, not selectively” could signal growing regional unease with how big players are seen to invoke rules only when convenient. Defence Minister Khaled Nordin delivered the message on Monday at the 37th International Military Law and Operations Conference in Kuala Lumpur, where he said major powers had a special responsibility to uphold global stability without bending the rules to suit their interests. “Malaysia sees you as...
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business
AstraZeneca slides after report of Bristol Myers merger talks leaves analysts 'perplexed'
The companies have discussed a potential merger over several months, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
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general
Record Korean peninsula heatwave sets 122-year high temperature of 42.5°C
South Korea's weather agency warned temperatures could rise further in western regions this week.
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politics
Reform UK would use Royal Navy to stop small boats
The party's home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be the "largest military operation in the English Channel since World War Two”.
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business
ExxonMobil Guyana Uses AI to Find 4 New Drill Sites
ExxonMobil's CFO told the Q2 earnings call that AI identified four new prospects in the Stabroek block. No locations, no resource estimates, nothing drilled. The post ExxonMobil Guyana Uses AI to Find 4 New Drill Sites appeared first on The Rio Times.
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business
El Salvador Property Prices Hit US$276/m², Doubling in a Decade
Registered prices rose from US$124 to US$276 per square metre in a decade. Around 70% of employment is informal - and informal workers cannot get mortgages. The post El Salvador Property Prices Hit US$276/m², Doubling in a Decade appeared first on The Rio Times.
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business
Brazil Didn’t Drop Its Big Tech Bill. It Shrank Who It Covers.
Bill 4.675/2025 was narrowed, not abandoned. New thresholds of about R$50 billion globally limit it to a handful of platforms, and the vote was pushed back. The post Brazil Didn’t Drop Its Big Tech Bill. It Shrank Who It Covers. appeared first on The Rio Times.
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politics
Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
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business
Chinese EVs are everywhere in Argentina despite Milei’s MAGA ties
Brightly lit BYD dealerships are popping up nationwide as part of a broader wave of new showrooms emblazoned with names like BAIC, MG and Chery. Leer más
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Glasgow praised for saving Commonwealth Games as baton passes to Amdavad
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Iran live updates: Tehran says no US talks ongoing
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Russian planes fire a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing 1
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Alicorp Takes Over Unilever’s Home Care Arm in Colombia
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€190 fare: How fake taxi drivers target tourists at Paris airport
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Katz tries to walk back on-air removal of top general, as opposition, allies call to oust Katz
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Wildfire threat eases across France despite heat alerts and storm warnings
France’s wildfire situation has shown signs of improvement on Monday, with thousands of residents and tourists preparing to return to evacuated areas in the south-west, even as firefighters remained on alert amid high temperatures, low humidity and a new risk of violent thunderstorms.
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WATCH: Police discover illegal resident hidden inside speaker during vehicle check
During a vehicle inspection at El-Jib Crossing, police said officers noticed a large speaker inside the car, the placement of which "aroused suspicion," next to a car seat with an infant inside.
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South-eastern Europe faces heatwave energy crunch as Romania detonates Danube rock to increase water flow – Europe live
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Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Europe's warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.
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politics
How did nearly 700,000 euros in cash wash up on a Sicilian beach?
On Sicilian beaches, it wasn’t drugs but wads of banknotes that washed up from the sea. Holidaymakers were surprised to discover bags full of small denominations. The total value of the find? Nearly 700,000 euros. Two men were arrested, and the third is still on the run. As for the money, it has been seized by Italian authorities.
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technology
The ‘Guardrail Guy’ Went Viral for Posting About Flock Cameras. Then Someone Destroyed Them
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Two die on Irish roads during bank holiday weekend
Man (20s) pronounced dead after collision between car he was driving and 4x4 in Co Donegal
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science
AI translators are getting more fluent – but communication is never just a matter of words
raker/Shutterstock Speak into a phone and an app can render your words in another language in seconds. AI-powered speech translation can be fast, convenient and fluent. But fluency does not guarantee that people will understand one another. In the most recent census, 880,000 people in England and Wales (excluding tourists and other short-term visitors) said they could not speak English well, and 161,000 not at all. That’s more than a million residents who may need language support in their daily lives, including when trying to access essential public services. The linguistic range is vast. London alone is home to more than 250 languages. Tight budgets and a shortage of interpreters for some languages can make it difficult to secure an interpreter with the right dialect and expertise for a pressing legal, health or social care matter. Notice we say “interpreter”, not translator. In professional language services, translation typically deals with written texts, while interpreting facilitates spontaneous communication between users of different spoken or sign languages, whether face-to-face, by telephone or via video. In a conversation, each person responds to what has come before and shapes what will follow. Added meaning emerges as they hesitate, restart or refer back to earlier points. Words are only part of this exchange – tone, pace, pauses and non-verbal cues can all shape how an utterance is understood. Imagine a doctor asking a patient if they have missed any of their treatment sessions. The patient gives a hesitant “no” – perhaps because they are embarrassed, unsure or genuinely cannot remember. On the surface, this reply sounds simple enough, whether the patient says nie in Polish, hayır in Turkish or hapana in Swahili. But would an AI-powered translation device spot the subtle inference in the hesitation? AI systems work best when conditions are relatively stable: speech is clear, speakers take turns, and people say exactly what they mean. But human interaction is rarely so tidy. In contrast, a professional interpreter would almost certainly understand the full meaning and context of this answer. They would preserve the hesitation, flag any ambiguities, and allow doctor and patient to repair a possible misunderstanding before it has any serious consequences. As researchers in the field of public service interpreting, we are therefore concerned that any increase in adoption of AI translation services is done with due consideration for the skills and sensitivities that could be lost in the process. Complexities of human interaction Automated speech translation can offer some practical advantages, including on speed and availability. A 2024 survey of more than 2,500 workers across UK health and social care, legal and emergency services and the police found that a third of them had used machine translation at work. Such systems use a process in which speech recognition converts verbal communication to text, machine translation renders it in another language, then text-to-speech software produces spoken output in the listener’s tongue. Yet the appeal of instant solutions can obscure the complexities of human interaction, and the potentially serious consequences for those involved if communication goes wrong. In an asylum interview or a Mental Health Act assessment, for example, a language-related error could significantly affect a person’s health, legal status or liberty. One approach is to reserve automated speech translation for apparently straightforward interactions. However, even a routine exchange is rarely low risk in some public services: an appointment booking may reveal alarming symptoms; a housing enquiry may uncover domestic abuse; a casual conversation with a social worker may raise a safeguarding concern. We therefore believe technology should be introduced according to the risks of the specific interaction, with human oversight and a plan for escalation if the level of risk changes. At the same time, human involvement does not automatically guarantee quality. Good interpreting depends on qualified professionals, effective procurement and public-service staff who know how to work with interpreters. So any responsible approach to language access means investing in both professional expertise and the systems that support it. Video: Wired. A hybrid future? AI speech translation is likely to become ever-more accurate, fluent and useful. It could support qualified interpreters and, when none is immediately available, provide a temporary fallback. Ruling out its use altogether is both unrealistic and undesirable. The more constructive questions concern when and where it is appropriate; who should supervise its use; when a human interpreter is essential; and who should be held accountable when an AI system causes harm. It is also important to be realistic about how these systems may perform amid growing linguistic diversity. Some languages, dialects and accents are much better represented in training and test data than others. Research has documented systematic inequalities in language-technology performance worldwide as well as disparities in speech-recognition error rates within a single language. The risks in public services are therefore uneven. Output for under-represented languages and varieties may be less accurate – and these are often the same languages for which expert interpreters may be unavailable. As society learns to live with AI, it is important to cultivate communicative environments where technology supports and operates under human oversight, rather than replacing human expertise. However fluent technology becomes, communication is never simply the transfer of words. Meaning emerges as an interaction unfolds: through what people say, how they say it, what they leave unsaid – and, crucially, their ability to repair misunderstandings. These are distinctly human capabilities. Any responsible use of AI should strengthen rather than displace them. AI has long been discussed as a threat to jobs and livelihoods. But what’s the reality? In this series, we explore the impact it is already having on different occupations – and how people really feel about their AI assistants. Lucas N Vieira receives funding from UK Research and Innovation. He is the author of Translate: Multilingual Access to Critical Services in the Age of AI (Cambridge University Press, May 2026). Natalia Rodríguez Vicente does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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