Chinese ships collide while pursuing Philippine vessel
A Chinese naval vessel has slammed into one of its own coast guard ships while pursuing a Philippine patrol boat in the disputed South China Sea.
Day: August 12, 2025
Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike laid to rest
Funerals have been held for the five Al Jazeera journalists killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City.
New Caledonia: ‘The Kanak people want full sovereignty to decide their own future’
The Bougival deal could redefine New Caledonia’s political landscape, but France is facing an uphill battle to win over independents. This compromise might be a concession too far as the agreement’s fate hinges on this pivotal bloc. For in-depth analy…
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President Trump asserts federal control over Washington, D.C.’s police force, European leaders will meet with Trump virtually before U.S.-Russia summit, Ford plans to build a cheaper electric truck.
Gaza City residents react to Israeli military plans for major new offensive
Israel says it will launch a major new ground offensive to take control of all of Gaza. Exhausted residents of Gaza City say they won’t be able to evacuate.
65 Years After His Death, Body Of British Man Found In Antarctic Glacier
The remains of Dennis "Tink" Bell, who was 25 when he fell into a crevasse while working in Antarctica, have been discovered.
The UK labour market is cooling but this is a slowdown, not a collapse
The NICs rise, tariffs and weak consumer spending have hit firms but there are crumbs of comfort for the chancellorBusiness live – latest updatesUK employers cut back on bonuses and hiringBritain’s jobs market is in a challenging position. Job losses a…
Trump placing Washington police under federal control
US President Donald Trump says he’s deploying the National Guard across Washington, DC, and taking over the city’s police department in the hopes of reducing crime.
Four reactors of power plant invaded by animals
A French nuclear plant temporarily shut down on Monday due to a “massive and unpredictable presence of jellyfish” in its filters, its operator said. The swarm clogged up the cooling system and caused four units at the Gravelines nuclear power plant to…
How the always-on generation can level up its cybersecurity game
Digital natives are comfortable with technology, but may be more exposed to online scams and other threats than they think