Philippine Defense Chief Dismisses Chinese Scholars’ Claim Over Northernmost Province
The scholars described the Batanes Islands as a “natural geographical extension” of Taiwan, which therefore belonged to China.
Day: July 10, 2026
France must speed up climate action as watchdog warns current efforts fall short
France is not prepared for the pace and scale of climate change, the country’s climate watchdog warned in a report that calls for a significant acceleration of both emissions reduction efforts and adaptation policies, as the country faces its third he…
Four Brits feared among 12 killed in Spanish wildfires after getting trapped in car while desperately trying to flee
AT least four Brits are feared dead after getting trapped in a car during an “unprecedented” wildfire in Spain that has killed 12 people so far. The blaze has left 23 people missing as local authorities deployed over 150 firefighters and 200 military p…
Mbappé plays down injury fear after France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semis
France skipper Kylian Mbappé moved quickly on Thursday night to assert his fitness for the World Cup semi-finals after he left the quarter-final clash with Morocco late in the second-half at at the Boston Stadium.
N. Korea says will bolster nuclear force, expand S. Korea spy activities in ‘radical way’
North Korea plans to boost its nuclear force “both in quality and quantity”, state media reported on Friday, citing a decision from a military commission meeting. The country also announced plans to bolster its spying activities in South Korea “in a r…
Airbus forecasts traffic growth driven by urbanisation and increased connectivity made possible by aircraft efficiency
London, July 8, 2026. Urbanisation and GDP growth are driving long-term air travel demand according to Airbus’ 2026-2045 Global Market Forecast (GMF). In the next 20 years, urbanisation is shifting to smaller cities. With a rise in middle classes…
Video: Thai PM Plays Saxophone, Malaysian PM Performs “My Way” During Official Lunch
The performance took place during Charnvirakul Anutin’s two-day official visit to Malaysia, where he held bilateral talks on ways to strengthen ties between their countries.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6 With Multi-Agent Cybersecurity and Vulnerability-Exploitation Capabilities
OpenAI has introduced the GPT-5.6 family, comprising Sol, Terra, and Luna, positioning it as a multi-agent platform tailored for advanced cybersecurity workflows, vulnerability research, and exploit development. The company claims that these models off…
Abuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealth
Edmund Rice Education Australia does not consent to being made a defendant, in case that has ‘high court written all over it’, Victorian judge hearsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…
South Korea chip maker SK hynix rides AI boom raising $26.5bn in huge US listing
SK hynix, a supplier of advanced memory chips, has seen profits skyrocket thanks to the global race to build AI datacentresSouth Korean chip maker SK hynix set pricing for its mega US listing on Friday, aiming to raise $26.5bn as it takes advantage of …