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Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:
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How do mineral and chemical sunscreens work and what do we know about their health effects?
Mineral and chemical sunscreens work differently, but both are considered safe when used correctly.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Sweden, an Early Climate Leader, Is Retreating From Its Environmental Commitments, Part of an EU Trend
Five years after the European Union vowed to lead the creation of the “first climate neutral continent” by 2050, and pledged at least a trillion euros to that effort, a long list of organizations, companies and agencies are accusing the EU of rolling back its European Green Deal with deregulation. Controversial proposals also include carbon […]
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Virginia’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Embraces Renewables, Natural Gas and Community Planning for Data Centers
Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is campaigning for Virginia’s governor’s race on an energy platform that supports robust renewable development and continued use, as needed, of natural gas. The former Democratic lawmaker also aims to make energy-reliant data centers pay for upgrades to the electrical grid. Spanberger represented the 7th Congressional District outside Washington, D.C., from […]
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Global plastics treaty talks resume in Geneva: Is this the ‘world’s last chance’ to act?
Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:100,000 people came out to march across Sydney Harbour Bridge, police say – as it happened
This blog is now closedSea of people march across Sydney Harbour Bridge calling for an end to killing in GazaPalestine Action Group’s March for Humanity across Sydney Harbour Bridge – in picturesAnne Davies: The huge Harbour Bridge march shows people have had a gutful of seeing starving children in Gaza. Politicians need to catch upVIDEO: Thousands march across Sydney Harbour Bridge in one of biggest protests in city’s...
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Family condemns Hamas video showing emaciated Israeli hostage
Evyatar David's family says Hamas is starving him, as the group shows a video of him being kept in a tunnel.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Colombian Equality Minister Resigns Amid Dispute Over Controversial Deputy Appointment
Carlos Rosero’s resignation after just five months as Colombia’s Minister of Equality highlights growing tensions within the Petro administration over controversial appointments and the stability of key reform ministries.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:'Trailblazing' Ugandan player joins women's rugby team
'Trailblazing' Peace Lekuru, who has signed for York Valkyrie, is 'hopefully the first of many'.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Europe’s future depends on confrontation, not compromise
To survive, the European Union needs to change.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:View from train shows scale of Sydney Harbour Bridge protest – video
Police estimate the pro-Palestine march across Sydney Harbour Bridge was attended by more than 90,000 people. The bridge was closed at 11.30am, with tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian supporters marching in the rain from 1.30pm after speeches by Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi, Indigenous actor Meyne Wyatt and former Socceroo and Australian of the Year Craig Foster Julian Assange joins pro-Palestine march across Sydney...
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay weighs an ecotourism boom against losing its soul and serenity
Education and tourism are bringing hope to Katon Karagay, but locals face tough choices between progress and preservation.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Week in Pictures: From Russian missile attacks on Kyiv to floods in China
A roundup of major events last week.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Protesters chant in support of Palestine during march across Sydney Harbour Bridge – video
Tens of thousands of pro-Palestine marchers, including Julian Assange, Bob Carr and Ed Husic, have marched across Sydney Harbour Bridge in the rain to protest against Israel’s conduct in Gaza and to speak out about starving children. The world-famous landmark was closed to traffic at 11.30am on Sunday, with protesters gathering in Lang Park in the city centre in wintry wet weather before walking north across the...
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:China and Russia begin joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Joint Sea-2025 exercises begin in waters near Russian port of Vladivostok and will last for three days, China says.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Welfare payments up by €4 billion last year
Payments of basic state welfare benefits grew by several billion euros in 2024, according to the German government. Retailers are reporting a surge in shoplifting. Read more on these and other stories from Germany.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Lost Salvador Dalí painting bought from a London garage for £150 to auction for 200 times the price
The 1966 watercolour, part of a long-lost Arabian Nights series, was authenticated after being rediscovered by an antiques dealer at a garage sale in the UK.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Israeli fire kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families
The violence came a day after US officials visited the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF site, and the US ambassador Steve Witkoff described the troubled system as “an incredible feat.”
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:New tsunami warning from Russia after Kuril Islands quake
Russia's emergency officials have warned that small tsunami waves could hit three districts of the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Ukraine claims drone strike on oil refinery in Russia
Video shows a massive explosion at a Russian oil facility in Novokuybyshevsk, 1,000km from the Ukrainian border.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Four workers die after falling into a manhole in Japan
Officials say the workers were conducting an emergency inspection of sewage pipes when the accident took place.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Japan: Four workers dead after falling into manhole
After one of the workers fell into a sewage pipe in the Japanese city of Gyoda, the other three tried to save him but also lost their lives, according to the local fire department.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Long-distance weapons: German money for Ukraine's combat drones
Germany is investing more in the production of Ukrainian weaponry, particularly long-range drones. What is possible, and what are the limits?
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2025 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Messi exits Inter Miami match early with hamstring injury
The star footballer limped off the field in Florida after colliding with a defender. The club's manager said Messi has "hamstring discomfort," but the extent of the injury is not yet known.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Their children can't eat, speak or walk - so forgotten Zika mothers raise them together
We speak to the women infected with the Zika virus in Brazil a decade ago about what life is like with their children now.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Influencers in Number 10? Inevitable
Get past your nausea and you’ll see that it’s canny public relations for governments to want to be where the voters are
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:In charts: Death of the season ticket
Remote work among commuters has led to a sharp decline in sales of annual train passes
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Wall St and Silicon Valley ride high as tariffs hit Main Street
Banks and Big Tech are booming but slowing US growth is hurting other companies across the board
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:European bank shares hit highest levels since 2008
A surge in long-term interest rates and economic optimism has lifted the region’s lenders
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Trump tariffs are ‘unsustainable’, says Mexico’s auto sector chief
Vehicles made in Mexico still incur 25 per cent levies as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks US concessions
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Unspoilt Italy – the best independent hotels in the Mezzogiorno
HTSI’s travel editor discovers – and revisits – some of the best-kept secrets in hospitality on a road trip south of Salerno
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display
Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Huge explosion rocks Russian oil facility
The strike was one of several Ukraine said it carried out against Russian military infrastructure.
Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source:Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July
Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024.
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