For Iran, Trump’s Reversal on Escalation Shows Who Has the Upper Hand
By expanding the arena of fighting in the region, experts say, Tehran sent a warning about the dangers of a widening war.
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2 Killed as Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece
The aircraft crashed while battling a wildfire northwest of Athens, as Greece fought more than 200 fires in the past week.
China draws ‘red lines’ around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
Western countries frame China’s policies as mercantilist and opposing global trade rules China is also seeking to expand domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity and reduce the industry’s reliance on advanced Nvidia chips that are subject to US export controls. PHOTO: REUTERS China is energetically defending its economic policy mix that favours advanced industries over consumption, adopting … Read more
Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
Trump repeatedly issued threats to escalate war on Iran in late February, only to allow more time for talks US President Donald Trump speaks about election security during an address to the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump said … Read more
As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue
To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’
Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.
Unraveling the Chaos in Ceuta
Whatever caused the migrant surge in the Spanish territory, it’s already shaking up European politics.
Female bomber kills at least three, injures 21 near Moscow restaurant, authorities say
Unverified social media reports suggest Russian military commander was the intended target but remained unharmed Law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel near the site of an explosion at a restaurant in central Moscow, Russia August 1, 2026. REUTERS/ A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near … Read more
Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course
Heatwaves and drought fuel Europe’s wildfires, with climate change worsening extreme fire conditions, scientists say Firefighters battle wildfire near the village Agia Paraskevi, Greece, August 2, 2026. REUTERS Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece while helping to control a huge wildfire on Sunday that has destroyed more than 100 homes northwest of Athens, while people … Read more
Pakistan Police Station Bombing Kills at Least 14
The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.