Frontex says the number of migrants arriving in the European Union by sea has decreased by 37%. The flow of migrants using land routes through the Balkans also fell by 24%.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 17:09
Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from several of its Minnesota locations. The company learned that the peppers may be connected to a salmonella outbreak in the state. The outbreak has sickened 110 people. The withdrawals affect multiple stores as officials examine the possible food link.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 17:04
Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack. Thousands took part in burying the recovered remains. The remains were found in the rubble of homes destroyed during what the report describes as Israel’s genocidal war. The ceremony brought the recovered remains together for burial.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 17:03
The US labor market has spent a long period trapped in a “low-hire, low-fire” slowdown. It is now beginning to show signs of renewed activity. The emerging change suggests that hiring and labor-market movement may be starting to recover. The shift remains an early sign of life rather than a full transformation.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 17:01
Polymarket is seeking a valuation above $20 billion in a new funding round. The move comes only months after the prediction-market company completed an earlier financing. That previous round included new investment from hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co. The effort signals that Polymarket is pursuing a substantially higher valuation in its latest capital raise.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 17:00
Ariana Grande spoke to fans during her concert in Chicago on Monday night. She clarified her upcoming break from the public eye, saying the decision was not something reactive or impulsive. Her remarks addressed how she wants fans to understand the planned pause. The singer’s comments came directly during the concert.
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The Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-04 17:00
The EU commissioner for migration has criticised Spain’s proposal to regularise undocumented migrants, calling it a poor signal for Europe. His comments followed an emergency meeting focused on ending divisions over the Ceuta crisis. Magnus Brunner said the EU could not currently identify a direct connection between the events in Ceuta and Spain’s regularisation policy. Even so, he said the measure was definitely not a good signal for the rest of Europe.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 16:51
The European Union is offering Spain assistance to reinforce its border in Ceuta. The proposal follows an emergency meeting focused on a major migrant influx into the territory last week. More than 70,000 migrants reportedly arrived in Ceuta during that period. The move places EU support behind Spain’s response to the border pressure. It also underscores the scale of the immediate challenge facing the enclave.
The EU’s migration chief said the bloc successfully met the test posed by the Ceuta migrant crisis. She said the response demonstrated Europe’s border-security capacity and its resilience against disinformation. More than 70,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish enclave within 24 hours last Thursday. The influx heightened tensions among EU partners, but those tensions eased after a constructive extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.
The European Union has praised what it described as Spain’s “swift response” to the migrant crisis in Ceuta. Spain says around 70,000 of the 72,000 people who entered the enclave illegally last week have been returned to Morocco. The figure represents nearly all of those arrivals. The returns follow a sudden increase in cross-border movement involving Ceuta.
Spain repaired relations with fellow European Union countries on Tuesday after a mass arrival of migrants in the North African enclave of Ceuta prompted criticism on both sides of the Atlantic. Madrid also said that nearly all of the 72,000 people who entered the enclave from Morocco last week had gone back. About 2,000 remained, according to the confirmation. The episode had strained Spain’s relations with its EU partners.
The migrant crisis in Ceuta is deepening, with Spain reporting 72 deaths. Intelligence officials say Morocco allowed border controls to loosen gradually. The surge has exposed tensions between Spain and Morocco. Islamist groups are reportedly seeking to exploit the worsening border crisis.
The EU’s migration chief said the bloc had successfully passed a test of border security and resilience to disinformation while handling the migrant rush into Ceuta, Spain’s North African territory. EU interior ministers met urgently over the incident. Several ministers praised Spain’s response, as the episode again highlighted how divisive migration remains within the European Union. France 24’s Kethevane Gorjestani reports on the developments.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is facing criticism as the European Union meets to discuss crossings into Ceuta. The North African enclave has seen the vast majority of migrants leave. Most of those migrants have returned to Morocco, according to the report. The situation has put the Ceuta border issue at the centre of attention as EU discussions take place.
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has erupted, prompting evacuations in nearby areas. The volcano is located near Escuintla, Chimaltenango and Sacatepéquez. Video shows people leaving as authorities respond to the eruption. The incident has raised immediate concerns for communities close to the volcano.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 16:50
Guatemala has raised its alert level after the Fuego volcano erupted. The volcano sent ash into the air, forcing evacuations from nearby villages.
Guatemala has issued its second-highest danger alert following an eruption by Fuego volcano. Fuego is described as one of the region’s most active volcanoes. It has erupted repeatedly in recent years, prompting mass evacuations. The alert underscores the continuing risk posed by renewed volcanic activity to nearby communities.
Guatemala’s Fuego volcano has erupted, prompting the evacuation of nearby towns. The country’s disaster agency issued its second-highest warning and urged residents to move to shelters. People watching the eruption were also told not to climb a nearby volcano to record videos. The warnings reflect the risks facing residents and onlookers around the active volcano.
Guatemala’s Fuego stratovolcano has erupted, sending lava spewing into the air. Fuego is among the most active volcanoes in Central America. The volcano is also a popular destination for hikers.
The Chisinau Court of Appeal has imposed restrictions on the activities of a party led by the former head of Gagauzia. The court ruled that the restriction period is to be counted from September 25, 2025. The decision concerns the party’s permitted activities and sets the starting point for the measure.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:48
A video released by the Kherson Regional Military Administration shows a drone flying ahead of a man before exploding and injuring him. Ukraine’s army says the incident took place on August 4, 2026. The war in Ukraine is described as the first major conflict dominated by unmanned aerial vehicles. Kyiv has set a target of producing seven million drones by 2026, while Ukrainian estimates put Russia’s daily long-range attack-drone capacity at 350 to 500.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:40
A video appears to show a remotely controlled Russian drone pursuing a terrified Ukrainian civilian who was working as a street vendor. Ukraine said the footage depicted an attack amounting to a war crime. It described the incident as a “human safari,” underscoring the allegation that the drone was deliberately hounding the civilian. The video has drawn attention to the use of remotely operated drones against people in Ukraine.
A drone was reportedly seen following a man near a market made from a converted minibus in Kherson, southern Ukraine, on Tuesday. The drone then exploded. The incident is presented as an apparent pursuit of the man by the drone before the blast.
Ivory Coast has brought back Herve Renard as it seeks to recreate its 2015 Africa Cup of Nations success. Renard previously coached Saudi Arabia and Tunisia. His return places him in charge of the team’s attempt to win the continental tournament again. The appointment links the current effort directly to Ivory Coast’s earlier title triumph under his leadership.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:40
President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a new law granting former convict soldiers in the army a full set of rights. The measure guarantees 15 days of annual leave and access to proper medical care after an injury. It also allows soldiers to transfer between units after completing one year of service. Transfers may happen earlier when health reasons justify them.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:39
UEFA has sent FIFA a legal letter following a private investment plan connected to the World Cup. The move raises questions about what consequences could face FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The report examines what UEFA’s threatened legal action may mean for Infantino and FIFA, without detailing a final legal outcome. The dispute places the focus on the relationship between European football’s governing body and FIFA leadership.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 16:36
India has denied having any role in a planned speech by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Hasina is in exile in New Delhi. Indian authorities described the event as her “private” gathering and said they had nothing to do with it. The denial addresses claims that New Delhi was involved in arranging the event.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:34
Blackstone Inc. has begun early talks with investors about their appetite for a second mega debt package. The proposed financing would support Anthropic PBC’s use of chips supplied by Alphabet Inc.’s Google. The discussions are exploratory and focus on gauging investor interest in funding the chip arrangement.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 16:30
US and Qatari officials say efforts to restore a ceasefire in the US-Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing. Mediators say proposals are being exchanged, echoing Donald Trump’s Monday claim that an agreement is close. The optimism pushed oil prices down by 2%. Shipping through the strait nevertheless remained suspended. A cargo vessel was reportedly hit by an unidentified projectile off Oman’s coast, near the waterway.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 16:23
Sudan’s humanitarian crisis has become one of the defining yet least visible crises of the twenty-first century. Dirk Segaar, the IFRC Special Envoy for Sudan, says it can no longer be viewed only through changing frontlines or military developments. The war has hollowed out public services, displaced whole communities and accelerated disease. Humanitarian needs now reach far beyond active battlefields, pointing to a cumulative breakdown of Sudan’s social, economic and institutional fabric.
FFrance 24Original★★★★★2026-08-04 16:14
US President Donald Trump says Iran has one “last chance” to reach a deal. Tehran, however, is showing no urgency about taking that opportunity. Trump’s warning presents the choice as a final opening for Iran to negotiate. The statement comes amid the ongoing war involving Iran.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★★2026-08-04 16:13
Indian expert Robinder Sachdev said India’s position is that the QUAD should not be transformed into an “Asian NATO.” He added that the administration of US President Donald Trump is following a new strategic doctrine. The remarks frame New Delhi’s stance on the future role of the four-country grouping while linking it to Washington’s evolving strategic approach. Sachdev presented the position as a matter of policy rather than a report of any formal change to the grouping.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:11
Russia’s artistic swimmers secured the gold medal in the team event at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships. The result gives Russia its second gold of the competition. The team had already collected four silver medals and three bronze medals at the championships.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 16:10
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new law aimed at people living outside Russia who are accused of evading punishment. The measure is formally titled “On Temporary Restrictive Measures Against Individuals Located Outside the Russian Federation Who Are Evading Punishment.” It takes effect immediately once officially published. The law restricts the rights of Kremlin critics who have been prosecuted in absentia while abroad.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:08
T-Mobile is introducing a device financing option that spreads the cost of a device, its taxes, and fees across 36 months. The company says its new Equipment Installment Plan, called EIP Flex 36, requires no payment upfront. For a limited period, the plan will carry a zero percent annual percentage rate.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 16:07
Jeanine Pirro, the US president’s hand-picked attorney in Washington, is facing scrutiny after dropping charges over alleged vandalism at a landmark. The dispute centers on the handling of the reflecting pool case. Trump reportedly attacked Pirro over the decision, putting the DC attorney in the firing line. The episode highlights tensions over how the case was pursued and then abandoned.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:01
Spencer Horwitz delivered a three-run double as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3. The victory came in the opener of a four-game series between the teams. Pittsburgh has now defeated Milwaukee six times in seven meetings this season, extending its strong run against the Brewers. The result reinforces the Pirates’ clear edge in this season’s matchup.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 16:01
Cybercriminals are making increasing use of artificial intelligence to target individuals. The FBI says Americans lost more than $893 million to crimes linked to AI last year. The report highlights the growing role of AI in cybercrime and the financial damage associated with it.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:00
Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general cleared an important Senate hurdle on Tuesday. The advance followed an agreement to modify President Donald Trump’s settlement with the IRS concerning leaks of his tax information. The committee action moves Blanche’s nomination further through the confirmation process. The agreement was central to the latest Senate step.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 16:00
A Senate panel has moved forward with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination. The step came after initial resistance from Republican holdouts. Their objections focused on an “anti-weaponization” fund. The nomination proceeded despite that early opposition.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has moved past an important obstacle in his effort to win confirmation. Republican holdouts on a Senate committee agreed to advance his nomination after Blanche reached an arrangement with them. The committee’s action sends the nomination to the full Senate for a floor vote. The step brings Blanche closer to being confirmed as attorney general.
PlanetaMed, a Moscow clinic focused on neurological disorders, claims that it can “cure” autism. Its founder and chief physician, neurologist Vasily Generalov, has defended his work with emphatic certainty, saying that what he says is true. The clinic has charged families millions of rubles for methods described as involving camel urine, parasite cleanses and moon phases. Propagandist Vladimir Solovyov has supported Generalov and invited him onto his show.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:56
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel. Authorities responded by closing Highway 6 as the blaze spread. Crews are fighting the fire in the forested area. The incident has disrupted a major highway route in central Israel.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:52
Migrants stranded in Ceuta are hoping for a better future. Seeking asylum, they include people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali. Their desire for protection is set against an uncertain outlook. For now, they remain caught between the hope of asylum and an unclear path ahead.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:52
After tens of thousands of people rushed toward the Spanish border at Ceuta, authorities say 70,000 have returned to Morocco. Spain says 75 bodies have been recovered from migrants who tried to swim across to Spain. As people make their way back, Moroccan families are left searching desperately for loved ones. Their efforts are marked by both hope and deep anxiety as they wait for news of their children.
Authorities in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, are struggling to manage thousands of people left behind after last week’s huge border rush. Officials say many of those still there came from countries beyond the immediate region. They include Sudanese people escaping a country torn apart by war, as well as Afghans and Palestinians from Gaza. The migrants describe the journeys that brought them to the enclave.
The Foreign Ministry says that nearly all migrants who recently entered Ceuta illegally have left the territory for Morocco. It stresses that entering Spain illegally through Ceuta or Melilla does not give a person the right to stay in the country. Such entry also does not authorize travel to mainland Spain or free movement across Europe.
Divisions are deepening inside FIFA over President Gianni Infantino’s World Cup plan. Several key figures are breaking ranks with Infantino after what the report describes as a failed selloff. Battle lines are emerging within the governing body as opposing camps take shape. The challenge represents growing internal resistance to the president’s approach.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:48
FIFA has rejected a report concerning its president, Gianni Infantino. The report said Infantino sought Donald Trump’s backing after a World Cup selloff failed. FIFA says that account is false. The dispute centers on the alleged effort to obtain Trump’s support following the failed sale.
Samsung’s HDR10 Plus Advanced specification is set to launch globally on Amazon’s Prime Video this month. The company previewed the technology late last year as an alternative to Dolby Vision 2. Samsung’s 2026 television lineup is the first announced range to support it. The added metadata is designed to produce more precise HDR imagery, optimized for the content being watched.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:43
An Italian woman who realised she had thrown away the stub proving her jackpot win made an urgent appeal to refuse collectors. Workers searched through heaps of rubbish on their truck and recovered the instant-win ticket, worth €1m. The waste management company said it was “miraculously still in one piece” after the search. The recovery took place in Italy’s southern Puglia region, where SANB administrator Roberto Nicola Toscano described the workers’ effort.
TThe GuardianOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:41
Sergey Lavrov will head Russia’s delegation at the United Nations General Assembly session in New York. The 81st session is scheduled to open on September 8. His planned participation places Russia’s delegation under his leadership for the opening of the UN body’s latest session.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:35
Qatar says indirect negotiations are still under way over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Ministry spokesman Dr. Majed al-Ansari said the talks are intended to prevent further escalation across the region. His statement presented the dialogue as an ongoing effort rather than a completed agreement. No details were given about the participants or any concrete outcome from the discussions.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 15:34
Saudi Arabia is negotiating with the Houthis in an effort to reduce tensions in the conflict, Bloomberg reports. At the same time, the kingdom is preparing for war should the negotiations fail. The report presents diplomacy and military preparation as unfolding in parallel. A collapse in the talks could therefore bring a sharper escalation.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 15:34
Texas has announced a new audit requirement for data centers seeking to connect to the state’s energy grid. The measure could slow approvals for new facilities. Governor Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas on Monday to verify and audit proposals for new data centers. The review adds an additional step before projects can receive approval to connect.
TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:33
AFP News AgencyHuman resources professionals are typically the people who deliver layoff notices to others. Artificial intelligence could now put their own jobs at risk if they fail to reconsider what their roles should be. The shift challenges HR departments to rethink how they contribute and where their responsibilities fit in the workplace.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:30
Russian insurers have effectively withdrawn coverage for war and terrorism risks faced by cargo ships operating in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea, business outlet RBC reports. The outlet attributes the information to sources in Russia’s shipping and insurance industries. The reported change concerns insurance protection for cargo vessels in both maritime areas. RBC presents the development as an effective halt to this type of coverage by Russian insurers.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:20
Elon Musk’s X has reportedly become the latest major US social media platform to make Saudi dissidents’ accounts unavailable inside Saudi Arabia. More than 60 accounts have been blocked in the kingdom. The action followed orders from Saudi authorities, after similar restrictions were reported on Snapchat and Meta’s Facebook and Instagram. Saudi officials have alleged that the dissidents violated local law, according to the report.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:20
The Nadezhda crew are receiving medical care in Novorossiysk following a drone attack attributed to Ukraine. Turkey’s Transport Ministry said the remaining crew members were placed in a hotel. They were reportedly in good condition. The statement described their arrangements after the attack and did not indicate further complications.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:19
The Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 remains a dependable laptop even though it is nearly three years old. Its current pricing is lower than usual, with several configurations available for under $400. The model offering the most storage is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, representing a discount of about $100 compared with recent prices. The deal gives buyers a cheaper way to get the higher-storage version of the Chromebook Plus CX34.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:15
The Russian vessel Mikhail Britnev, which is under US sanctions, unloaded military vehicles at Togo’s Port of Lomé on July 9. The shipment was carried out as part of Moscow’s support for Mali’s government. Togo had not previously served as a stop for a Russian weapons delivery to Mali. The port call therefore marks a new route in Russia’s military support for Bamako.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-08-04 15:15
Qatar says efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran are continuing. Signals from Washington and Tehran have been contradictory. Tehran has rejected President Trump’s assertion that talks are already under way. Qatar’s statement indicates that, despite the mediation effort, no direct US-Iran discussions are currently planned.
BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 15:11
Oil prices declined as hopes grew that the Strait of Hormuz might reopen. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent each said talks had advanced. The discussions are aimed at enabling shipments to resume. Their announcements helped strengthen expectations of renewed passage through the strategic waterway.
Big Oil companies are reporting extraordinarily large profits while the Iran war disrupts energy flows. The critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed, creating a stark backdrop to the industry’s financial gains. The combination of a major wartime disruption and record earnings raises questions about how oil producers are benefiting as the key waterway stays shut.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says an agreement between the United States and Iran could be concluded as early as August 4-5. He says the arrangement would guarantee freedom of navigation through the waterway. The statement presents the prospective deal as addressing passage through the waterway and the two countries’ negotiations.
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran are underway now. He described the discussions as Tehran’s “last chance” to reach a deal that would end the five-month war. Iran rejected that account, saying no negotiations were happening or planned. The conflicting statements come as the standoff around the Strait of Hormuz continues.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that an agreement with Iran could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. He said the deal could allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. The comments were reported by CNBC. The statement points to a possible diplomatic step focused on restoring access through the strategic waterway.
The threat facing oil tankers in the Middle East has reached its highest level since the war involving Iran began. Several vessels have come under attack in the Red Sea. Some tankers have been using the waterway as an alternative route since Iran imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran are exchanging draft peace documents through intermediaries, according to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari said the documents “had been prepared on behalf of both governments.” His statement attributes the preparation to the two governments rather than to outside parties. The reported exchange points to diplomatic contact focused on possible peace arrangements between Washington and Tehran.
Israeli authorities reportedly believe that a conflict between the United States and Iran would be more advantageous for Israel than reaching a deal. The assessment comes as Washington is said to be concentrating primarily on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s view therefore contrasts the potential benefits of continued conflict with those of an agreement. The report links that assessment directly to the US focus on reopening maritime traffic through the strait.
An agreement between Iran and Oman could formally establish Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report. Vessels entering the Persian Gulf would use a channel controlled by Iran and located close to its coast. Ships leaving the Gulf would instead travel through a channel near Oman. The proposed arrangement would place inbound and outbound maritime traffic along separate routes near the two countries’ shores.
Russian lawmaker Konstantin Basyuk said Kyiv’s 40-day plan has resulted in losses on the front and in the economy. He stressed that “now is not the time to relax,” presenting the situation as one that still requires vigilance.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:09
Russia will restrict the transit of poultry meat and related by-products from the European Union starting August 5. The decision was made to prevent the spread of animal diseases and protect consumers.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:06
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States has resulted in two deaths in Michigan. The state health department said on Monday that the fatalities were linked to the outbreak. The report identifies them as the first deaths associated with the US outbreak.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:05
Author Benjamin Alire Sáenz has died at the age of 71. He was the first Latino recipient of the PEN/Faulkner prize. Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing announced his death. The publisher said Sáenz died following a lengthy illness. He was widely beloved as an author.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
Wingate University told thousands of high school students that they had already been admitted to its class of 2030. The students were also promised $24,000 in scholarships. They did not have to submit an application to receive the offer. The approach represents a more proactive way for a private college to recruit students.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
Reading and writing performance is declining across nearly every age group in Australia’s national standardised school tests. One in three students still falls short of the NAPLAN benchmarks. The March assessment measured literacy and numeracy among 1.2 million students in years 3, 5, 7 and 9. Education minister Jason Clare described the results as showing “real challenges”, while saying numeracy scores were encouraging.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
Former Liberal finance minister Damien Tudehope was questioned on Tuesday by Peggy Dwyer, counsel assisting the Independent Commission Against Corruption. The key revelation came during the final five minutes of his examination. Tudehope was shown an email he had sent in February 2023. It included a leaked draft parliamentary report about branch stacking in the Hills area by the Reformers, the shadowy group at the centre of ICAC’s Operation Rosny.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
Australian federal police say protesters who damaged a defence manufacturer and set nearby vehicles on fire could face life imprisonment. Federal and Victorian police, together with the spy agency Asio, are examining whether the Melbourne incident was a terrorist act. A joint statement says it may have been carried out by “far-left extremists” driven by anarchist and revolutionary ideologies. The incident at Lovitt Technologies occurred on 5 July 2025.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
More than 20 references to gender have reportedly disappeared from the Queensland Office for Women’s website when current pages are compared with archived versions. The removed material includes a reference to the gender pay gap, while wording about gender equality has also been taken out. Former staffers allege the Liberal National party government is trying to “dewokify” the public service. An email seen by Guardian Australia instructed staff to scan the site for “gender” and reframe it.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
Aboriginal community police officers have launched a class action against the Northern Territory government and the territory’s police force. The claim alleges systemic discrimination, underpayment, racist slurs directed at Indigenous colleagues and community members, and abuse over nearly three decades. It covers officers who worked in the territory between 1998 and 2025. Shawn Lewfatt, a Darwin man who has served as an officer since 1998, is leading the case and says his years on the job left him dreading putting on his uniform.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 15:00
The Russian Embassy says the European Union and NATO bear responsibility for Yugoslavia’s bloody disintegration. The diplomatic mission also points to the experience of Serbian Krajina as convincing evidence of the catastrophic consequences that can follow from encouraging nationalist radicalism.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:59
A Moscow arbitration court has ruled that Kvant LLC is bankrupt. The company is the legal entity behind the television-manufacturing Kvant group of companies. The Russian business daily Kommersant reported the decision, citing court records.
MMeduzaOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 14:57
Gaza authorities say more than 4,000 ceasefire violations by Israel have been recorded in the enclave. Ismail al-Thawabta, director general of Gaza’s Government Media Office, urged the international community and human rights organizations to turn their words into action. He called for pressure on Israel in response to the reported violations.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 14:56
A Chinese defense spokesperson criticized Japan’s annual defense white paper on Tuesday. The spokesperson accused the document of spreading false narratives. China also said the paper was hyping what it called a security crisis in the region. The remarks framed Japan’s presentation of regional security as misleading and exaggerated.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:55
Thousands of people gathered in Gaza City for a mass funeral honoring 112 Palestinians.\nThe bodies were wrapped in Palestinian flags.\nMourners carried them through the streets in a large procession.\nThe funeral was described as one of the biggest since the war in Gaza began.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 14:51
Hezbollah has condemned the latest talks between Israel and Lebanon held in Italy. The discussions were accompanied by a public verbal clash between Hezbollah and Lebanon’s government. Separately, the Trump administration is presenting its negotiations with Iran as making progress. Tehran, however, has not issued any word on that claim. DW reports on the competing positions surrounding the diplomatic efforts.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 14:50
Lebanon and Israel have opened another round of direct negotiations in Rome under US sponsorship. The meeting is the seventh since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March by firing rockets at Israel. Israel answered with heavy airstrikes and a ground invasion. Hezbollah’s leader condemned the talks, saying they brought “shame” and “humiliation” on Lebanon.
Years of flooding have left South Sudan’s main oil-producing region facing disastrous water pollution. Communities, scientists and health workers are scrambling to find ways to address the crisis. The effects linked to climate change may persist for a long time, while the full consequences have yet to emerge.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:46
Finland has issued a license for what is described as the world’s first underground facility for disposing of spent nuclear fuel. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority said the facility meets the safety requirements established by the Nuclear Energy Act and its implementing decree. The license marks a major regulatory step for the project. It concerns the facility’s compliance with Finland’s statutory nuclear-safety framework.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:44
Regional authorities said Russian attacks across Ukraine killed seven people and wounded at least 123 during the past day. Russia dropped two KAB guided aerial bombs on central Kramatorsk in Donetsk Oblast. Officials reported that the morning strike had injured 24 people by 3:45 p.m. The casualty figures were released as the attacks continued over the period covered by the authorities’ report.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 14:43
Apple is developing a feature for users in the European Union to copy content on an iPhone and paste it onto a Windows PC, with the reverse process also supported. The work follows an interoperability request from Microsoft. Microsoft has asked Apple to open up its Universal Clipboard, which would enable the cross-device copy-and-paste function between Apple hardware and Windows computers.
TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 14:42
Ukraine’s farm sector is expected to lose $3 billion in 2026 because of port closures, Reuters reports. Purchase prices for oilseeds and grains in the country have fallen by an average of 30%. The combination of disrupted ports and weaker crop prices is putting additional financial pressure on agricultural producers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:39
The US has no plans to pull its troops out of Somalia, according to US Africa Command. AFRICOM’s commander described Somalia as strategically important to Washington. He pointed to the country’s proximity to key maritime trade routes as the reason for that assessment. The remarks indicate that the US intends to maintain its military presence there.
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Air defense systems destroyed eight Ukrainian drones in Russia’s Kaluga Region. No casualties have been reported. Emergency response teams are working at the scene. The report gives no further details about the incident.
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Greek firefighters made progress Tuesday in their efforts to contain a wildfire burning on the outskirts of Athens. The blaze has continued for a fifth day. Weaker winds allowed water-bombing aircraft to return to the operation in force, strengthening the response from the air. Fire crews remain engaged as the fire continues to burn near the capital.
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