China a ‘ticking time bomb’ because of economic woes, Joe Biden warns (www.theguardian.com)
At Utah fundraiser, US president says China’s employment and workforce issues pose a risk, because ‘when bad folks have problems, they do bad things’
US scientists achieve net energy gain for second time in a fusion reaction (www.theguardian.com)
Moon rocket blasts off, carrying Russia’s hope of first successful lunar landing since 1976 (www.theguardian.com)
The Luna-25 mission will seek to land near the south pole of the moon, collecting geological samples from the area, and sending back data for signs of water or its building blocks, which could raise the possibility of a future human colony on the moon.
UK economy grows faster than expected after surprisingly strong June (www.theguardian.com)
The UK economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter of this year after growth was boosted by a recovery in car manufacturing and a surprisingly strong June....
Russia spreading false claims about Qur’an burnings to harm NATO bid, says Sweden (www.theguardian.com)
Defence agency says Moscow is using the protests in Stockholm to stir tensions between Arab countries and the west
UK could leave European convention on human rights to stop Channel migrant boats (www.theguardian.com)
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WHO declares ‘Eris’ Covid strain a variant of interest as cases rise globally (www.theguardian.com)
Health risk of EG.5, which is related to Omicron subvariant, judged to be low but may drive larger wave of infections
Texas woman mowing lawn attacked by snake and hawk – at the same time (www.theguardian.com)
Massachusetts governor declares emergency and urges help for migrants (www.theguardian.com)
Maura Healey calls on federal government to provide ‘urgent action’ as shelters housing migrants and refugees reach capacity
West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger (www.theguardian.com)
West African leaders activate standby force to put pressure on junta in Niger (www.theguardian.com)
ABC exiting Twitter: Australia’s national broadcaster shuts down almost all accounts on Elon Musk’s X. (www.theguardian.com)
The public broadcaster says interactions on the platform are ‘toxic’ as it closes almost all its Twitter accounts.
At least 36 killed as wildfire sweeps through Maui (www.theguardian.com)
‘Ghost flights’: Qatar Airways flying near-empty planes in Australia to exploit legal loophole (www.theguardian.com)
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A decade after a disastrous launch, is Apple Maps finally good? (www.theguardian.com)
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‘Nature needs money’: Lula tells rich countries to pay up and protect world’s rainforests (www.theguardian.com)
AI hysteria is a distraction: algorithms already sow disinformation in Africa (www.theguardian.com)
AI hysteria is a distraction: algorithms already sow disinformation in Africa::Forget ‘AI doomerism’ hype over ChatGPT, big tech’s colonial attitude lets hateful electoral propaganda be fed to millions
UK could leave European convention on human rights to stop Channel migrant boats (www.theguardian.com)
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Dozens injured after protesters storm Eritrean festival in Stockholm (www.theguardian.com)
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Six people killed in unprecedented Hawaii wildfires fanned by hurricane winds (www.theguardian.com)
Six people were killed in the unprecedented wildfires that tore through the Hawaiian island of Maui overnight, authorities said....
In previous downturns the world turned to China as an engine of growth – this time that driver may not be there (www.theguardian.com)
More than 40 feared dead after boat sinks in Mediterranean near Lampedusa (www.theguardian.com)
UK could leave European convention on human rights to stop Channel migrant boats (www.theguardian.com)
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The Ultimate-Rare story: 40 years of brilliant British games, from Jetpac and GoldenEye to Sea of Thieves (www.theguardian.com)
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