Requests surge for divers to scrape hulls as chokepoint reopens
What would ‘change’ look like if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister?
From public ownership to devolution and the cost of living, the policies of the potential Labour leadership challenger will face intense scrutinyUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham’s victory in Makerfield sets up a battle for Downing Street. …
‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa – politico.eu
‘We should send you to Moscow’: Belgian PM has a diplomatic mission for Costa politico.euEU official’s outreach to Russia backfires Financial TimesRussia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums ReutersMacron, Merz …
Sources: Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has reached a ~$9B valuation as it gears up to raise ~$1B in an upcoming Hong Kong IPO (Jiahui Huang/Wall Street Journal)
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Sources: Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta has reached a ~$9B valuation as it gears up to raise ~$1B in an upcoming Hong Kong IPO — The company has also been backed by Toyota and SAIC Mot…
Cameroon raised alarm over false-flagged tankers before UK seizure
Government reveals how two fraudulent websites provided shadow fleet flagging services
Syrian activist Hassan Akkad detained in Damascus
Syrian journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly filed a complaint about Akkad’s social media comments prior to his arrest.
Mideast Live Updates: Iran Delayed Talks After Israeli Attacks in Lebanon, Diplomats Say
Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes in recent days. The Israeli military said it had targeted militants overnight after four of its soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon.
Indian court rejects appeal over ban on Telegram app
The ruling comes after India said channels on the app were selling leaked questions for undergraduate entrance exams.
UAE launches first retail T-Sukuk, letting residents invest in government-backed assets from Dh1,000
UAE residents can now invest in government-backed Islamic Treasury Sukuk with a minimum of Dh1,000, thanks to the launch of the Sovereign Retail T-Sukuk programme. This Shariah-compliant product, developed with the Central Bank, aims to boost savings a…
Spain and UK make deal to digitally monitor overtourism
Amid peak summer travel and an anti-tourism mood in the country, Spain’s Tourism Ministry will work with British travel agents to better monitor tourism flows from the country.