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An artist on the run, an exhibition censored: How China tried to silence a Thai art show
The Burmese curators of the show, which contained Tibetan, Uyghur and Hong Kong art, have fled to the UK.
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Watch: Trump, Putin hold news conference in Alaska
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak at a joint press conference Friday after their first face-to-face interaction since Trump's first term. The two leaders landed in Anchorage, Alaska, Friday afternoon ahead of the highly anticipated meeting about Russia's war in Ukraine. Trump said earlier Friday that he would not use...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Rapper Sean Kingston sentenced to 3 years for fraud scheme
The "Beautiful Girls" singer and his mother didn't pay for goods including, a 232-inch LED TV and a bulletproof Cadillac.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Dozens of rural newspapers shut down in latest disappearance of local journalism
Facing deep financial troubles, News Media Corporation shut down 23 news operations in five states. The closures are just the latest in a trend contributing to news deserts in rural America. Stephanie Sy discussed what this means for the future of local news with Teri Finneman, a journalism professor at the University of Kansas and co-author of "Reviving Rural News."
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:'You don't believe it's real': Grieving mothers issue warning as road toll soars
Tasmania is in the midst of a horror year for road deaths. For mothers who have lost children, the pain is beyond comprehension.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Why Bezos-backed Slate Automotive says it has cracked the code to affordable EVs
Slate Automotive, backed by Jeff Bezos, targets EV buyers with a customizable, barebones truck under $30K, despite lost tax incentives.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Treasury restricts solar, wind subsidies
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump further limits renewable tax credits The Treasury Department issued guidance Friday that narrows which wind and solar energy projects can receive the remaining tax credits that were largely eliminated under the Republicans “big, beautiful bill.” Michael Sohn, Associated Press file The passed...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:China unveils newest AI technology at World Robot Conference
More than 200 companies showcase their latest innovations at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, China.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Applause and an honour guard: Trump welcomes Putin as Ukrainians watch from afar
US president’s warm Alaska greeting brings Russian leader in from the cold
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Trump rolls out red carpet for Putin as Ukrainians watch from afar
US president’s warm Alaska greeting brings Russian leader in from the cold
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Michael Theo on the power of meaningful work and being given a 'chance'
When Michael Theo appeared on Love on the Spectrum, viewers were drawn to his authenticity and determination. While he didn't find love, he was able to use his profile to springboard into a career where he says he's found his true purpose. But for many autistic people, these kinds of opportunities are hard to come by.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Liverpool avoid late Bournemouth scare to win Premier League opener
Bournemouth fight back from two down but Liverpool secure late win on emotional Anfield night.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Mpox in Africa: One Year After Emergency Declaration, Progress Amid Challenges
One year after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, African countries are reporting both significant progress and persistent challenges in their response to the outbreak. Since August 2024, 28 African nations have reported more than 174,000 suspected cases and nearly 50,000 confirmed infections, resulting in approximately 240 […]
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Push to unlock rooftop solar potential as race to net zero continues
Renewable energy advocates are urging the West Australian government to throw more of its weight behind rooftop solar and batteries, saying the state is running out of time to replace coal with large-scale green power projects.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser and AG Schwalb hold briefing on bid to reverse Trump’s takeover
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes indicated the law likely doesn’t allow the Trump administration power to fully take over city police, but it probably does give the president more power than the city might like.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Trump could finish Biden’s marijuana reform
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care The Big Story Trump could finish Biden’s marijuana reform President Trump says he’s open to following through on former President Biden’s push to reschedule marijuana, a move that comes up short of legalization but would still provide a major boost for the cannabis...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens federal unions
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Unions battle for survival under Trump Federal employee unions are bracing for battle after courts have lifted a series of injunctions that were stalling the Trump administration’s plans to end collective bargaining rights at a number...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:California commission rejects proposal to increase SpaceX rocket launches
The California Coastal Commission rejected a proposal Thursday to increase the number of yearly rocket launches from Elon Musk’s SpaceX at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The commissioners unanimously voted down the push to increase launches of SpaceX rockets from 50 to 100 a year from the base north of Santa Barbara, citing concerns that they...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Treasury prepares tax reforms in push to boost UK productivity
Fears of 10bn downgrade from OBR prompt hunt for measures to improve growth
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:WATCH: ‘Nothing set in stone,’ Trump says aboard Air Force One en route to meeting with Putin
Speaking aboard Air Force One on his way to meeting with Putin in Alaska, Trump told reporters he wants “to see a ceasefire rapidly.”
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:UN Human Rights Office: Over 1,760 Palestinians Killed While Seeking Aid in Gaza
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has reported that at least 1,760 Palestinians were killed between May 27 and August 13 while attempting to access humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip. The agency condemned the attacks by Israeli forces on civilians and aid workers, calling for an immediate halt to […]
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Heat and thirst drive families in Gaza to drink water that makes them sick
The thirst is only growing as a heat wave bears down, with humidity and temperatures in Gaza soaring.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Axelrod: Trump's red-carpet embrace of Putin may 'enrage a lot of Americans'
Former President Obama aide David Axelrod claimed Friday that President Trump's red-carpet embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the summit in Alaska will “maybe enrage a lot of Americans." Axelrod, who has often criticized Trump and the administration’s actions, argued that nowadays Americans do not agree on “very much,” but “one thing they...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Jacob Bethell to become England's youngest men's cricket captain at 21
England make cricket history, naming its youngest men's cricket captain in 136 years, as Jacob Bethell will lead the team in a T20 International series in Ireland.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Israeli Military’s “Legitimization Cell” Exposed: Secret Unit Tasked with Discrediting Gaza Journalists
A joint investigation by Israeli outlets +972 Magazine and Local Call has revealed the existence of a secret Israeli military intelligence unit known as the “Legitimization Cell”, created to discredit Palestinian journalists in Gaza by falsely linking them to Hamas, thereby justifying their killings and minimizing international backlash. According to three intelligence sources cited in […]
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Clark becomes highest-ranking Democrat to accuse Israel of 'genocide' in Gaza
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.), the No. 2 House Democrat, called Israel’s actions in Gaza a "genocide" in remarks earlier this week. “We each have to continue to have an open heart about how we do this, how we do it effectively, and how we take action in time to make a difference,...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:NCAA fines Michigan millions, suspends Moore 3 games over sign-stealing scandal
The NCAA found overwhelming evidence of a cover-up by Wolverines staff. They considered a multiyear postseason ban but decided against it to avoid penalizing current athletes.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Paxton seeks to revoke O’Rourke group’s charter over fundraising for Texas House Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is looking to revoke the charter of former Rep. Beto O’Rourke’s (D-Texas) political organization, Powered by People, over its fundraising for Texas state House Democrats who fled the state. In an amended petition, the filing pointed out that “the Attorney General can terminate a Texas corporation’s right to do...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Russia’s Defense Minister Joins Expanded Talks Following Trump–Putin Summit in Alaska
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov will participate in expanded negotiations following the high-stakes summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. RELATED: President Putin Arrives in Alaska for Meeting With Trump The announcement comes as the two leaders continue face-to-face talks at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, aimed […]
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Writers festivals on notice after attempt to 'restrict speech' prompts exodus
A Victorian writers festival's code of conduct has set a "dangerous precedent", one author says, after more than 50 writers and moderators withdrew from the event.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:New laws won't ease house prices in south-east Queensland, experts say
The latest interest rate cut and new seller laws in Queensland aren't expected to deliver significant changes to house prices.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard
LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:Once a relic of the past, cane fires are burning in Queensland again
After years of mostly green harvesting, cane farmers around Mackay are reaching for the drip torch this season to get rid of old plantings that could not be harvested last year.
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:ICJ vice-president: 'The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel'
ICJ vice-president: 'The Lord is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel' Julia Sebutinde, the Ugandan vice-president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), has said God "is counting on me to stand on the side of Israel" and the signs of the "end times" are "being shown in the Middle East". Early last year,Sebutinde was the only judge on a 17-member ICJ panel that ruled it was "plausible" that Israel was...
Published on: August 15, 2025 | Source:US taking drone lessons from Russia-Ukraine war
The Trump administration is taking a page out of Ukraine’s playbook when it comes to drone warfare, according to the Pentagon’s chief technology officer. Emil Michael, the under secretary of Defense for research and engineering, said Russia’s more than three-year invasion of Ukraine has shown the new trajectory of warfare, one that the U.S. and...
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