Musk blocks Ukraine drone strike on Russia
Picture the ultimate armchair general: A tech bro billionaire, sitting in his penthouse swilling Diet Coke, deciding whether troops in Ukraine live or die with the flick of a hand.
Day: August 7, 2023
Antarctic research: Work slows as scientists return to Ukraine
The impact of the war in Ukraine is being felt as far away as Antarctica.
Chinese companies replace influencers with AI
Artificial intelligence in China is replacing social media influencers to sell products online.
Italy migrant crisis: Dozens missing off Lampedusa after boats capsize in rough seas
At least 30 people are still missing, following two shipwrecks off the Italian island of Lampedusa. 28 others are known to have died in the accidents, while dozens more were winched to safety after being stranded on rocks by rough seas. Both vessels ar…
Niger Closes Airspace as Deadline for Coup Leaders to Back Down Passes
Coup leaders in Niger announced a closure of its airspace, causing flights to reroute around the country. It comes as the Sunday deadline set by other West African countries for the military junta to back down passed. Photo: Flightradar24.com
Rights group denounces Tanzanian government for detaining critics and urges freedom of expression
An international human rights group has denounced Tanzania’s government for detaining critics and urged it to respect freedom of expression and the right to protest.
Dozens dead after train derails in southern Pakistan
At least 30 are dead, dozens are injured after a train derailed in southern Pakistan.
Extreme weather forces tens of thousands of young scouts to flee South Korea world jamboree
Young people from some 160 countries had tired faces and more than 600 had to be treated for the searing heat.
Philippines summons China envoy after water cannon incident in disputed sea
Move comes after Manila accused Chinese coastguard vessels of blocking and using water cannon against Philippine ships.