US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
Deal aims to secure scandium supply as China restricts exports for defence products.
World
aljazeera.com
08.08.2026
Mediterranean smuggling network ‘dismantled’ in Spain-led raid, 78 arrested
Authorities say they broke up one of the largest criminal networks running migrant smuggling in Western Mediterranean.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
Police and prosecution errors left proven sex offender free to murder two women in London
Delays to sexual assault charges and failures to report past convictions in court hearings gave Simon Levy chance to attack more women• Violence against women: has anything changed in policing since S
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Simon Levy murders: has anything changed in policing since Sarah Everard’s killing?
Experts say the attackers’ behaviour, and the handling of their cases, have striking similarities• Simon Levy convicted of double murder while free on bailAbout 40 metres off Tottenham High Street, up
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Meet the offenders cleaning canals in the West Midlands as an alternative to prison
With the debate over prison overcrowding and what to do about it raging, one initiative offers an alternative solutionAs the prison overcrowding crisis shows no sign of abating and the debate rages ov
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Alan Jones trial: complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ broadcaster by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court
Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touchingFollow our Australia news live blog
World
theguardian.com
07.08.2026
Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.
World
bbc.co.uk
07.08.2026
Uzbekistan's trade stays concentrated around China, Russia in 1H 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.08.2026
Germany leads Turkish exports, China tops imports at $26.3bn in H1 2026
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.08.2026
US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions
US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.
World
aljazeera.com
07.08.2026
ICE’s DNA Collection Increases, SpaceX’s Rocket Crashes Into the Moon, and the AI Backlash Grows
In today’s episode of Uncanny Valley, we discuss how ICE has been collecting DNA samples of people who have no criminal convictions, including children, which end up in an FBI database indefinitely.
Tech
wired.com
06.08.2026
China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US
Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware's operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.
Tech
techcrunch.com
06.08.2026
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police 'key' details
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
World
bbc.co.uk
06.08.2026
US seeks extradition of Filipino church leader accused of fraud, sex crimes
Apollo Quiboloy leads the Kingdom of Jesus Christ church, which was founded in 1985 in Davao and has branches in US.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.
World
aljazeera.com
06.08.2026
Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
World
bbc.co.uk
05.08.2026
Video shows Russian drone chasing Ukrainian street vendor in 'human safari' attack
Ukraine said the video - showing a terrified civilian being hounded by a remotely-controlled drone - amounted to a war crime.
World
bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
World
aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.
World
aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Growing like ‘gangbusters’: Can Taiwan maintain its economic momentum?
Taiwan's GDP is soaring on back of US imports of AI chips, but experts warn that problems could arise with Trump, China.
World
aljazeera.com
02.08.2026