Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait
Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.
Month: August 2026
Australia is the planet’s extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world’s most unique species – but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered “out of control”, has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
Using AI has an environmental impact — here are 4 ways you can minimize it
Inside the world’s newest data centers, energy-guzzling computations proceed round the clock as AI chatbots and other generative AI tools tackle tasks from the frivolous
‘Daredevil’ 97-year-old granny breaks world record to become oldest wing walker
At 97, Betty Bromage broke her own World Record as the oldest female wing walker, raising funds for the Cheltenham hospital that cared for her
Malicious AI ‘skills’ turned agents into credential thieves, at scale
Security researchers at Zenity Labs uncovered a credential-stealing campaign on skills.sh, a public registry of add-ons for AI agents run by Vercel. They unveiled the
AI boom forces companies to rethink how they measure business value
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a boardroom priority, inspiring significant investment across industries. Yet conversations about return on investment often remain tied to familiar software
British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
Madonna pays tribute to ‘genius, otherworldly’ producer William Orbit
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an “all-out war” on what he calls “narco-terrorism”.
Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo’s acting PM
Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo’s acting prime minister Albin Kurti.
Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.