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Chile’s Kast courts China day after US hits exports with forced labour tariff
Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast received China’s ambassador to Santiago, Niu Qingbao, at the La Moneda Palace on Friday morning, in an encounter that lasted more than an hour and marked the first…
Places mentioned: China
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A rollback of rights, or an imperfect step forward? India amends transgender rights act.
India has changed the process for how individuals identify their gender, sparking protests and court challenges. The government says this amendment is about ensuring that benefits reach the right…
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Abortion is on the ballot again in these two states: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Places mentioned: Texas and 9 other places
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The toughest job in Israeli diplomacy awaits in London - opinion
Christian Cantor now leads Israel’s London embassy without an ambassador, confronting challenges that make his post among the hardest in Israeli diplomacy.
Places mentioned: London
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Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released as sheriff's office seeks public's help
It's been six months since the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson-area home. The 84-year-old remains missing.
Places mentioned: Arizona
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Israeli official says troops won't pull back in Gaza without 'genuine' Hamas disarmament
Donald Trump insists Israel is "very happy" with a proposal for the Palestinian group to give up weapons in exchange for an Israeli withdrawal.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Cambridge students on why they protested at graduation ceremony
Several Cambridge students protested during their graduation ceremonies
Places mentioned: Israel
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Kenya Plans US$7.6 Billion Domestic Borrowing in 2026/27
Africa · Eastern Key Facts —The target. Kenya aims to raise KSh 1.03 trillion (US$7.6 billion) from domestic government securities in the fiscal year starting July 2026. —The mix. The figure covers…
Places mentioned: Kenya
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Thousands take to Kyiv's main street, firm on calls for defence minister's return
KYIV, July 31 - Several thousand Ukrainians rallied through central Kyiv on Friday, signalling to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that opposition to his decision to oust Defence Minister Mykhailo…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Stopped India-Pak War During Operation Sindoor With Tariff Threat: Trump
New Delhi has consistently disputed Trump's claims regarding the loss of 11 aircraft during the engagement while remaining steadfast in rejecting any external mediation.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion
No one needs a tyrannical Turkey: not the Arabs, not the Jews, not the Europeans, not the Americans, and not the rest of the world.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Prehistoric people in Eurasia, North America specifically hunted female mammoths, new study shows
The study used genetic data from bones accumulated by people at 11 sites in Poland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Germany and Russia.
Places mentioned: New York
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Full text: The Board of Peace roadmap for the implementation of Trump's Gaza peace plan
The Board of Peace on Friday released the full text of a roadmap for completing the implementation of US President Donald Trump's comprehensive peace plan in Gaza.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Chelsea's Mudryk free to play after appeal against doping ban
Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk has not played since November 2024.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Iran claims strikes on ships in Strait of Hormuz and U.S. base in Kuwait
Iran says it targeted U.S. facilities in Kuwait and struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz that were under "aerial escort" from the U.S.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Budget to be held in October, Healey announces
The new chancellor pledged to move money and power out of Westminster, and into every postcode around Britain.
Places mentioned: London
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New York sues Kalshi, alleging it enables illegal gambling
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump Board of Peace outlines Gaza peace plan implementation steps
The Board of Peace (BoP), set up last year to facilitate peace and reconstruction in Gaza, has outlined the 15-point roadmap announced by President Trump on Thursday to disarm Hamas and demilitarize…
Places mentioned: Israel
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Friday, July 31, 2026
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Places mentioned: Canada
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Far-right politicians seize on Ceuta
Several migrants who crossed into Ceuta attributed their arrival to lax Moroccan border protocols. But Europe’s anti-immigrant politicians blamed Spain’s migrant-friendly policies.
Places mentioned: Spain
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Concerns Remain About Eagerness of Israel and Hamas to Fulfill Gaza Deal
The Israeli government has not issued an official statement. Hamas has underlined that Israel must make concessions before disarmament can proceed.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Best Robot Vacuum of 2026: Shark, Eufy
Tired of vacuuming? Hand the reins to a robot vacuum.
Places mentioned: United States
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Exxon and Chevron profits surge on rising oil prices due to Iran war
ExxonMobil and Chevron on Friday reported second-quarter profits that surged on rising oil prices due to the Iran war.
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Toronto police outline operational plan for Caribbean Carnival
Toronto police outlined their plans Friday to make sure the Caribbean Carnival goes smoothly in the city this weekend, including stepped-up patrols and the deployment of drones.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Federal government proposes Colorado River water use cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada
The federal government is proposing cuts to water used by California, Arizona and Nevada, a major step toward figuring out the management of the dwindling Colorado River. The river provides water to…
Places mentioned: Arizona and 3 other places
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Disgraced funeral boss who failed to bury bodies jailed for 20 years
Robert Bush also failed to cremate people and gave bereaved relatives the ashes of strangers.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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How Turkey became NATO’s indispensable partner - and a major force on the global stage - opinion
The Ankara summit confirmed Turkey’s transformation from a difficult ally into one of NATO’s most influential strategic powers.
Places mentioned: Turkey
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GM and Ford are talking less and less about EVs
The leading U.S. automakers are mentioning EVs on their investor calls at pre-pandemic rates, according to new data from TechCrunch and Hudson Labs.
Places mentioned: New York
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Why Arbaeen – the Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of mourning – has a deep significance that brings millions to Iraq each year
Pilgrims crowd the Imam Husayn shrine in Karbala, Iraq, during Arbaeen, one of the world's largest annual religious pilgrimages. MASTER/Moment via Getty Images Every year, millions of pilgrims walk…
Places mentioned: Iraq
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Democrats demand training info on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Two Democrats are demanding details and records about the training of an ICE officer who shot and killed a Colombian immigrant in Maine, according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
Places mentioned: Houston
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Former deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey denied early release
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois sheriff's deputy who was convicted for shooting Sonya Massey, was denied early release by a prisoner review board on Friday.
Places mentioned: Illinois
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Costco Canada recalls croissants, toaster oven and other items
Costco shoppers who have purchased the recalled products have been recommended to follow the instructions provided by the company.
Places mentioned: Ottawa
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Finland records first African swine fever cases
The bodies of three dead boars were found by a resident and reported.
Places mentioned: Helsinki
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Clickgate: what cricket cheating scandal reveals about the nebulous ‘spirit’ of the game
Yogifromhills/Shutterstock Cricket, by some metrics the world’s second most popular sport, has a penchant for producing rather peculiar scandals. UK-Australian relations were put under significant…
Places mentioned: Australia and 1 other place
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Sean Grayson, officer who shot Sonya Massey, denied medical release from 20-year prison sentence
Sean Grayson, the man who fatally shot Sonya Massey in her home in 2024, has been denied medical release by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, a board spokesperson said Friday.
Places mentioned: Illinois
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Spain sends over 25,000 migrants back to Morocco from Ceuta; dozens dead
The president of Ceuta, Juan Jesús Vivas, estimated that 60,000 migrants had entered the enclave from Morocco and said that at least 34 people had died.
Places mentioned: New York
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Nexstar to host South Carolina Senate debate
Nexstar Media Group is slated to host a live debate on Aug. 4 featuring the GOP Senate candidates running for the South Carolina seat vacated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R). The debate, which…
Places mentioned: South Carolina
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Canelo Álvarez prepares for his return to the boxing ring
Boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" about his return to the ring, building his career and his future in the sport.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Democrats demand information on Trump and Lutnick families' ties to critical mineral deals
The senators asked the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Energy, Interior and the Export-Import Bank to preserve all records related to those deals.
Places mentioned: New York
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In major shift, Yesh Atid MK reportedly set to run as No. 2 in Mansour Abbas’s Ra’am party
Yoav Segalovitz, Jewish lawmaker who won trust among Arab public for fighting violent crime, will reportedly meet Abbas to join revamped, historically Islamist party next week
Places mentioned: Israel
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Memorial Held For Ukrainian Family Destroyed By Russian Missile
Mourners made a makeshift memorial to members of the Voronov family, which was almost entirely wiped out by a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian village of Radushne. Six out of the 10 family…
Places mentioned: Russia
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Did 75,000 Students Cheat on a College-Entrance Exam in Mexico?
The National Autonomous University of Mexico, or UNAM, is investigating after experts found that as many as half of all entrance exams could have involved cheating, including with A.I.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
Places mentioned: Ireland
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World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 struck by avalanche on Pakistan mountain
Rescuers say four bodies found in search for team caught in Broad Peak avalanche, after trackers showed rapid descent The world-renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja – a former British special…
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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Live updates: Trump, Cabinet meet at Camp David
President Trump and his Cabinet are gathered at Camp David for their 13th Cabinet meeting of his second term. Among the new faces at the table are Jay Clayton, incoming director of national…
Places mentioned: Maryland
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Boxer Canelo Álvarez explains his relentless drive to win and break records
With over 60 wins and world titles across four weight divisions, champion boxer Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez has become an icon in Mexico. "CBS Mornings" sat down with Álvarez to learn what drives him.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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New York sues Kalshi, says prediction market is running 'illegal gambling operation'
It comes after a federal judge earlier this month denied Kalshi's attempts to intervene against the state's Gaming Commission.
Places mentioned: New York
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Poland summons Russia’s ambassador over missile incursion
A Kh-101 missile exploded in a field, shaking the residents of a nearby village.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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The promise I made to Ismail al-Ghoul
He asked me to keep telling Gaza’s story. Two years after Israel killed him, I have not stopped.
Places mentioned: Israel
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New York sues Kalshi for allegedly running an ‘illegal gambling operation’
New York is suing Kalshi over claims the prediction market is running "an illegal gambling operation." In the lawsuit, New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses Kalshi of violating state laws by…
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump attacks Republican senator and defends $1.8bn slush fund amid Blanche nomination standoff – live
Trump says John Cornyn, who is questioning Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, didn’t have a problem with IRS slush fund until he didn’t endorse the senator in Texas primary Sign up for the US…
Places mentioned: Texas and 1 other place
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Is AI Reasoning Right for the Wrong Reasons?
Article URL: https://www.quantamagazine.org/is-ai-reasoning-right-for-the-wrong-reasons-20260731/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49124358 Points: 27 # Comments: 3
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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India likely to play waiting game with Bumrah for Sri Lanka Tests | Exclusive
The 32-year-old was picked in the Shubman Gill-led squad for the series, but subject to fitness clearance. Bumrah missed the third ODI against England at Lord's due to an "impact injury" to his left…
Places mentioned: India
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Full text: 15-point draft peace plan between Hamas and Israel in Gaza
Hamas has formally agreed to a detailed framework for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, which was drafted with US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The agreement forms part of…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham reignites WNBA debate over trans athletes
The debate over transgender athletes has overtaken the WNBA after a co-owner of the Seattle Storm was fined for her heated exchange with fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. Cunningham is…
Places mentioned: Seattle
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Father faces new charges after kidnapping two Forest Service workers with his son
A federal grand jury indicted a father and son in the kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees who were held hostage in Northern California.
Places mentioned: Washington
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New York alleges Kalshi running illegal gambling operation
The state of New York sued Kalshi on Friday, accusing the prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. The lawsuit alleges the company is operating a gambling business in "flagrant…
Places mentioned: New York
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Strict bag policy among new changes at Osheaga fest. Here’s what you need to know
Osheaga will take place at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2026, and will feature an eclectic mix of performers, including Tate McRae, Lorde and Wolf Parade.
Places mentioned: Toronto and 1 other place
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Why did Morocco open the border for migrants at Spain's Ceuta enclave?
Analysts have said Moroccan security forces "have been sitting on their hands" as tens of thousands of people crossed the border into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta on Thursday and Friday. Was…
Places mentioned: Algeria and 1 other place
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Russia hits Ukraine military cargo vessel near Odesa as Kyiv targets oil refinery
Russia claimed striking a vessel near Odesa carrying military cargo. Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure. Both nations are increasingly targeting logistics…
Places mentioned: India and 2 other places
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Iran Strikes 2 Tankers Trying To Cross Strait Of Hormuz Under US "Air Escort"
The IRGC said the "non-compliant oil tankers... were struck and brought to a halt, while four other oil tankers quickly changed course and returned to their previous positions".
Places mentioned: Iran
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Colin Gray, father who gave rifle to Apalachee High School shooter, sentenced to 15 years
Colin Gray, the father of the teen who was convicted of killing four in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder and…
Places mentioned: Georgia
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Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Man wanted in alleged elaborate fortune teller scam, Toronto police say
Toronto police say they are searching for a fortune teller who allegedly used elaborate rituals and frightening claims against several victims.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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SpaceX won’t remove all of xAI’s unpermitted turbines for another year
SpaceX is building a new power plant for xAI's Colossus data centers, but it won't remove existing, unpermitted turbines for many more months.
Places mentioned: Mississippi and 1 other place
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Judgment expected in October on challenge to new legal aid payment model
Some solicitors have withdrawn their services in protest at the new arrangement, which came into effect earlier this month
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Democratic lawmakers want training, vetting information on ICE agent who killed immigrant in Maine
Democratic California Rep. Robert Garcia and Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal are demanding more details on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who killed Colombian immigrant Johan…
Places mentioned: California and 2 other places
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Spain Sends Divers, Drones and Police to Tackle Ceuta Migration Crisis
The security reinforcements to be despatched in the next hours include eight divers, a boat and drones.
Places mentioned: Spain
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U.S. investigates potential Iran link to water system cyberattacks
Investigators are examining whether Iran was involved with a series of cyberattacks on water systems in Minnesota and other states. Nicole Sganga reports.
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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French and Italian winegrowers face earliest ever harvest
Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans but for winegrowers in Italy and France, who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as…
Places mentioned: Spain and 2 other places
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U.S. Raises Threat of Steep Water Cuts in Lower Colorado River Basin
A federal plan would impose drastic water cuts on Arizona, California and Nevada in dry years over the next decade. A legal battle could follow.
Places mentioned: Arizona and 3 other places
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Thousands of migrants cross into Spain's tiny Ceuta territory, some die in journey
Thousands of migrants hoping to get to Europe swam or crossed from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta territory, with over a dozen dying in the process. Spanish officials are sending more law enforcement to the…
Places mentioned: Spain
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Puberty blockers trial can start recruiting children after judge rejects legal challenge
Campaigners brought the legal action to try and stop the trial going ahead.
Places mentioned: London
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How grief tech is reimagining Victorian spiritualism
Modern spiritualism began as a religious movement in the 19th century. It promised to bring the living and dead together in conversation, usually through a medium – a person who claimed an ability to…
Places mentioned: Boston
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United Nations calls for an end to crackdown on civic freedoms in Uganda
Its human rights office says restrictions on civil liberties are creating fear among opposition supporters, journalists, activists, and civil society groups.
Places mentioned: Spain
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MAP: How to watch the 2026 Women’s Tour de France
The 2026 Women’s Tour de France gets under way in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Saturday, August 1st, and finishes nine stages later in Nice
Places mentioned: France and 1 other place
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An AI system ‘escaped’ during a test and hacked a company. How worried should we be?
Bangoland / Shutterstock Headlines about AI systems going rogue and “escaping” test environments undeniably capture the imagination. For years, we have been primed by films, TV and books to expect our…
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Poland reacts after apparent Russian missile breaches NATO airspace
A Russian missile appears to have breached NATO airspace at the Polish border, concerning Ukraine's neighboring nations. Tom Karako, a director of the Missile Defense Project at the Center for…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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My Word: 'Wholocide' is 'libelocide' - opinion
In a world under constant threat of global jihad, blaming the Jews remains reliable and familiar. The real genocide has been either ignored or accepted.
Places mentioned: London
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Hamas official says group will reject Board of Peace disarmament deal if Israel does not approve
Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official involved in the negotiations, said the agreement was a "comprehensive framework" that went beyond the issue of disarmament.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Pickaxe Mountain exposes Trump-Netanyahu divide on Iran, experts say
Netanyahu brought new intelligence on activity at Iran’s fortified underground site to Washington, but the White House offered no public commitment on how it would respond.
Places mentioned: Washington
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British-Azerbaijani national arrested for allegedly spying on airbase in Cyprus for Iran's IRGC
Rashad Sultanov, 44, from Islington in north London, was arrested on July 17 by Cypriot authorities and is being held in custody as extradition proceedings progress, the Metropolitan Police said.
Places mentioned: London
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Netanyahu's diplomatic victories during his Washington visit come with expiration dates - analysis
Netanyahu needs to show the Israeli voters that his claimed superpower, influencing Americans to support the Jewish state, is still potent.
Places mentioned: Washington
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The vanishing terrorists: The New York Times' new Gaza reporting strategy - opinion
A new study via Claude Code shows that The New York Times fully adopted Hamas's strategy regarding casualty reporting in Gaza.
Places mentioned: New York
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French Expression of the Day: Chassé-croisé
Originally a term from the world of ballroom dancing, this is now something that you will want to avoid while in France.
Places mentioned: France
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Dozens of miners killed in coal mine explosion in Pakistan
Several miners remain unaccounted for following the Balochistan coal mine blast, with authorities saying the explosion was likely due to the build up of methane gas.
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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Man indicted for aggravated murder of Kabbalist Rabbi Amos Guetta, calls him 'false messiah'
Friedrich was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm under aggravated circumstances and unlawfully possessing a knife.
Places mentioned: Israel
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DJ Snake Puebla Free Show Set for August 15
French EDM superstar DJ Snake will headline a free outdoor concert at Puebla's Plaza de la Victoria on Saturday, August 15, 2026, as part of Mexico's national peace festival circuit. Here is…
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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AFROPUNK Brazil 2026 Returns to Salvador With Kehlani
AFROPUNK Brazil 2026 lands in Salvador, Bahia, on November 7-8 with a lineup blending international stars and Brazilian icons. Here is your practical guide to the festival for expats and digital…
Places mentioned: Rio De Janeiro
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Medellin Flower Fair 2026: A Practical Guide
Medellin's biggest festival returns with over 200 free activities. Here is what foreign residents and digital nomads need to know about the 2026 Feria de las Flores.
Places mentioned: Brazil and 1 other place
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Mexico City Concerts August 2026: Styles, Rosalía, Smith
August 2026 is an unusually stacked month for live music in the capital, with three global stars performing multi-night runs across three of the city's most iconic venues.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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Bamba Festival Lands in Santiago With Juanes and Pan-Latin Giants
The first-ever Bamba Festival arrives in Santiago on October 24-25, 2026, at Parque O'Higgins. Co-created by Colombian star Juanes, the event brings a massive pan-Latin lineup to Chile's spring…
Places mentioned: South Korea
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Pro-Kremlin commentator denounces ‘censorship’ in France
Xenia Fedorova has been placed under house arrest.
Places mentioned: France
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Live Updates: Spanish Leader Rushes to Ceuta After Thousands of Migrants Burst Into Territory
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was set to arrive in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa, amid an escalating crisis for his pro-immigration government.
Places mentioned: North Africa
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4 Bodies Found, 6 Climbers Missing After Avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan
The group caught on one of the world’s highest peaks included the influential British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and an American climber, an alpine organization said.
Places mentioned: Pakistan
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About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
The estimated number of arrivals is more than half of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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‘Insufficient evidence’ to charge basketball coach over viral clip showing alleged abuse of students, police say
There is insufficient evidence to charge Hong Kong basketball coach Yung Kam-wah over alleged abuse of students, the police have said. Yung, a prominent basketball coach, was arrested in early June…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Hamas to hand weapons over to Palestinian National Committee if Israeli troops withdraw
Ghazi Hamad, a Hamas official involved in negotiations tells Reuters that the group will hand over its weapons to the new National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), the technocratic…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Asian nations join growing opposition to Fifa's controversial World Cup investment plan
The Asian Football Confederation "stands in solidarity" with Uefa and Concacaf in opposing controversial Fifa proposals.
Places mentioned: Oceania and 2 other places
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South Korea’s chip giants just logged their biggest rally ever. What it means for the global AI trade.
The Kospi saw its best-ever day on Friday, as the index came roaring back thanks to historical jumps in its big tech names.
Places mentioned: South Korea