Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries strike at heart of Russia Inc
MOSCOW, Aug 7 – In the space of three weeks, Vasily Klimov’s online shopping pick-up point in Moscow has gone from a healthy small business to a loss-making operation he…
Europe’s would-be water bombers in race to tackle future wildfires
TOULOUSE, France, August 7 – Deep inside the carcass of a disused turboprop aircraft, engineer Jonathan Beck squeezes between rows of tanks as he demonstrates how his French startup plans…
Iran wants to bar US, Israeli ships from Hormuz in peace accord
It remains to be seen how broadly Iran might interpret such a ban. Read More
UN chief denounces Russia, Ukraine for civilian deaths
Both sides have been intensifying their long-range attacks in recent months, leading to a jump in civilian deaths. Read More
Meta ordered to pay US state US$727m to abate ‘public nuisance’ and child harm
This comes after Meta was ordered to pay $481 million in damages to New Mexico in March. Read More
Suspect in US North-west fire confessed to plotting actions: Police
Suspect Aaron Farinacci admitted to being fascinated by fire. Read More
Trump unveils trade actions to compete with China on solar and chips
price floors and a 15 per cent tariff has been imposed on products made from polysilicon. Read More
Former Mexican governor arrested for allegedly destroying evidence tied to 43 missing students
MEXICO CITY, Aug 6 – The former governor of Mexico’s southern Guerrero state has been arrested for allegedly ordering the destruction of evidence that could have helped shed light on…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 7, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 7, 2026. Read More
Top prosecutor leads drone probe in suspected attack on Germany’s national security
Evidence suggests a drone found at Leipzig/Halle Airport on Aug 4 had been intended to cause an explosion. Read More