Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
People shade themselves with umbrellas in Prague, Czechia, this week. Photograph: Martin Divíšek/EPAView image in fullscreenPeople shade themselves with umbrellas…
UN details atrocities by gangs in Haiti
The United Nations says gangs in Haiti continue to terrorize many communities, inflicting “wanton, intentional infliction of incredible pain” on…
Safety fears as scientists make first viruses designed by AI
A scientist holds an agar plate containing a bacteriophage, which can be used to treat patients with persistent infections. Photograph:…
Iran war: ‘Long-term jail for leakers’ – Trump dismisses claims of US weapons shortage
United States President Donald Trump has denied reports that the country is facing a shortage of munitions after months of…
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base
Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace issues first building contract – for a military base Exclusive: Louisiana firm awarded tender to…
Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
Killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was a war crime, say rights groups. Photograph: Mohammed Zaatari/APView image in fullscreenKilling of…
Plushies, Labubu dolls and Pokémon collectibles: claw machine craze sweeps Hong Kong
Claw machines in Hong Kong Claw machine shops have proliferated in the territory in recent years, filling vacant spaces left…
Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says
Vessels in the strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on 3 August 2026. Photograph: ReutersView image in fullscreenVessels…
Middle East crisis live: Iran and Oman agree on coordinates of route through strait of Hormuz, says Iranian foreign ministry
The geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz have been agreed by Iran and Oman, and…