Germany charges man suspected of planning attack on Israeli embassy
Prosecutors say the man also intended to join the so-called Islamic State group in Pakistan to receive military training after pledging allegiance to the terrorist organisation.
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At least 21 killed in Pakistan torrential rain, flooding
Schools shut and villages swept away as Pakistan reels from monsoon devastation.
Foreign-Branded Phone Sales In China Dip 13.3% In June
Sales of foreign-branded phones, including Apple Inc.’s iPhone, declined 31.3% year-on-year in China in June.
Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil
Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
Google hires NBA star Stephen Curry as a “performance advisor” for its Health, Pixel, and Cloud products, including testing Fitbit’s new personal health coach (Jess Weatherbed/The Verge)
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Google hires NBA star Stephen Curry as a “performance advisor” for its Health, Pixel, and Cloud products, including testing Fitbit’s new personal health coach — Curry’s role as Google…
US-led coalition captures a senior ISIL (ISIS) member in Syria: State media
It is not yet known if the man targeted might be ISIL’s supreme leader, Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi.
What is Vibrio vulnificus? Symptoms explained as beachgoers warned about flesh-eating bacteria
Beachgoers are being warned about a surge in infections from the bacteria found in coastal waters
Missing Friday Prayers May Lead To Fine, Jail For Muslim Men In This Malaysian State
Muslim men in Malaysia’s Terengganu state may face up to two years in prison, a fine of 3,000 Malaysian Ringgit, or both if they skip Friday prayers without a valid reason.
Downsize me: McDonald’s plans to cut combo meal prices after complaints
The fast-food giant will soon offer $8 Big Mac meals
Merz Under Fire: German Conservatives Roiled by Chancellor’s Decision on Arms for Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz decided last week to partially suspend arms deliveries to Israel – a policy shift he made all on his own. Conservative lawmakers in the country are furious.