In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
Kyiv has rejected ceding territory seized by Russia to secure a ceasefire.
Month: August 2025
Watch: Wildfire approaches horse enclosure in Greece
At least three people have also died in Spain, Albania and Turkey as wildfires wreak havoc.
Wildfire menaces major Greek city as heatwave grips Europe
Heatwave blanketing southern Europe are sparking blazes from Portugal to the Balkans with a major fire in Greece.
Companies Are Pouring Billions Into A.I. It Has Yet to Pay Off.
Corporate spending on artificial intelligence is surging as executives bank on major efficiency gains. So far, they report little effect to the bottom line.
Israeli army expels Bedouin community in West Bank
Israeli forces forced the Bedouin residents of Ein Ayoub to leave after declaring their village a ‘closed military zone’
What is the future of journalism in Gaza?
Israel has killed hundreds of Gaza journalists since October 7, 2023, leaving survivors feeling abandoned by the world.
At least 20 refugees and migrants die in shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa
There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.
Nuclear power plant forced to shut down after jellyfish infestation
Jellyfish on the shore near the Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France (Picture: Sameer AL-DOUMY/AFP) One of the largest nuclear power plants in Europe
11 gay poets you need to know about
Poetry has long been used as an avenue for self-expression, and in this case, an exploration of one’s sexuality. What makes these gay poets famous
Study: Social media probably can’t be fixed
It’s no secret that much of social media has become profoundly dysfunctional. Rather than bringing us together into one utopian public square and fostering a
OpenAI brings back GPT-4o after user revolt
On Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced that GPT-4o has returned to ChatGPT following intense user backlash over its removal during last week’s GPT-5 launch.
From the L.A. Olympics to Oakland, California braces for Trump National Guard deployments
If Tweety McTreason deploys troops to other American cities, experts say it would be a clear departure from founding principles and invite a legal challenge.
The sprawling Alaskan military base where Trump and Putin will meet
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson outside Anchorage has formed a critical part of America’s military readiness, dating back to the Cold War.
Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods
The situation is being described as “catastrophic” after islands hit by vast amounts of rain.