NASA launches mission to rescue ageing Swift space telescope
NASA has launched a robotic mission to prevent its ageing Swift space telescope from falling back to Earth, marking a major step in satellite servicing technology. The Link spacecraft, built by Katalyst Space Technologies and launched by Northrop Grumman, lifted off from the Marshall Islands aboard a Pegasus rocket on Friday after weather and technical […]
World Cup 2026: Argentina face Egypt as knockout drama unfolds
The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its knockout stage, with defending champions Argentina set to face Egypt in a crucial Round of 16 clash in Atlanta as teams battle for places in the quarterfinals. Elsewhere, Switzerland and Colombia are also competing for progression, with the tournament continuing to produce dramatic results and memorable moments. […]
Bangladesh landslides kill nine, including Rohingya refugees
At least nine people, including eight Rohingya refugees, have been killed after heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said. The landslides struck four locations in the Cox’s Bazar refugee camps between late Sunday and early Monday, burying shelters while residents were asleep. Authorities also confirmed the death of a Bangladeshi man after […]
Why Sudan’s el-Obeid has become a key battleground
Sudan’s strategic city of el-Obeid has emerged as a major flashpoint in the country’s civil war, with escalating clashes forcing more than 11,000 people, including over 5,500 children, to flee in the past two weeks. The United Nations has warned that as many as 500,000 civilians could be at risk if violence around the city […]
US heatwave sparks concerns over AI data centres’ energy use
A severe heatwave across the United States has intensified concerns over the growing energy and water demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, as rising temperatures place additional pressure on the country’s power grid. The heatwave comes as the US rapidly expands AI infrastructure, with thousands of new data centres planned to support the technology’s […]
Jailed Gaza hospital chief’s life at risk, rights group warns
The family of detained Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safia has appealed for his immediate release, warning that his health has severely deteriorated after more than 555 days in Israeli detention. His son, Dr Elyas Abu Safia, said his father showed signs of severe abuse after being transferred to solitary confinement in a maximum-security […]
China, Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
China and Russia will begin their annual joint naval exercises off China’s eastern coast on Monday, with drills set to continue until July 13, according to Chinese and Russian officials. China’s Ministry of Defence said the exercises near the port city of Qingdao will include operations in surrounding waters and airspace, followed by joint maritime […]
Colombia edge Ghana to reach World Cup last 16
Colombia secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City on Friday. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, finishing a cross from substitute Luis Suarez after striker Jhon Cordoba was forced off early through injury. The South Americans […]
Israel weighs possibility of new settlements in Gaza
Advertisement Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich have fuelled speculation over the possible establishment of new Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, nearly three years into the war in the enclave. Smotrich said his ministry had prepared plans for three settlements in northern Gaza and was awaiting approval from Netanyahu to […]
France face Paraguay in World Cup last-16 clash
France will take on Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe’s side aiming to continue their impressive run and secure a place in the quarterfinals. The 2018 world champions have emerged as one of the tournament’s strongest teams, winning all four of their matches and scoring 13 […]