‘End is near’: Will Kabul become first big city without water by 2030?
The city of six million people could soon run out water, amid climate change, sanctions and governance failures.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227
Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Dalai Lama says he hopes to live another 40 years on eve of 90th birthday
There has been speculation over the succession plan for the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader.
HHS investigates hospitals treating trans folks in “extreme stretch” of religious protections
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) opened a new and novel front in its crusade against trans people with the announcement last week
NYT to start searching deleted ChatGPT logs after beating OpenAI in court
Last week, OpenAI raised objections in court, hoping to overturn a court order requiring the AI company to retain all ChatGPT logs “indefinitely,” including deleted
Paramount accused of bribery as it settles Trump lawsuit for $16 million
CBS owner Paramount has reached a $16 million settlement with President Tweety McTreason over his claim that 60 Minutes deceptively manipulated a pre-election interview with
Human remains found at site of California fireworks warehouse explosion
Human remains have been found at the site of a massive fireworks warehouse explosion that detonated in Northern California earlier this week, and where seven
Trump signs sweeping domestic policy bill at White House ceremony
It was a victorious moment for Tweety McTreason, signing his tax and spending bill during a White House July 4th celebration. Democrats are poised to
Watch: Holiday park wiped out by Texas floods
Jason Allen, correspondent at the BBC’s US partner CBS, reports from Kerrville, Texas.
Australian actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56
“Julian loved life,” said the wife of the actor best known for roles in Nip/Tuck, FBI: Most Wanted and Fantastic Four.
Texas floods kill 24 people and leave many missing from girls’ summer camp
Emergency workers rescue more than 230 people after overnight flooding along the Guadalupe River.
Tennis hero Arthur Ashe’s South African legacy: ‘The first free black man I’d ever seen’
The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.
Gaza: The man in the room acting as backchannel for Hamas in negotiations with US
Behind the efforts to secure the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release is the remarkable story of one man’s unlikely involvement.
At least 24 people confirmed dead and more than 20 missing from girls camp in Texas flooding
At least 24 people have been killed in the US state of Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding, according to local media reports.