Heat Bakes Central US, Raising Energy Demand as East Stays Cool

Baking temperatures will sear the central US from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River and eventually push down into the Gulf Coast for the rest of the month, putting regional power grids to the test.

By Brian K. Sullivan

Utah, Known for Big Families, Leads the U.S. in Dropping Birthrates

Forget tradwives. When it comes to plummeting fertility rates, Utah is leading the country.

By Sabrina Tavernise and Jeff Adelson

What’s behind the ICC investigation into Karim Khan?

Lawyers for the ICC’s ousted Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan say he is the victim of a political witchhunt

ICC regroups after ousting chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

Supporters of the International Criminal Court work to chart a course forward a day after the global institution was plunged into uncharted territory following the ouster Friday of its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations.

Ukraine accuses Russia of turning Black Sea into a "second Strait of Hormuz"

Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, has called on the world to respond to Russia's terror campaign against Kyiv's Black Sea maritime corridor.

By Semen Ruban

What is a supernode, and why does it matter for the China-US tech rivalry?

As the size of artificial intelligence models expands beyond 1 trillion parameters, a new concept is dominating the computing landscape: “supernode”. At this year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), China’s top AI summit, domestic chipmakers from Huawei Technologies to Biren Technology showcased new hardware designed to knit hundreds or thousands of chips together to act as one giant supercomputer, which they called a supernode. The focus on supernodes at WAIC reflected a shift...

By Ann Cao,Wency Chen

The ICC looks ahead after the ouster of its chief prosecutor

Supporters of the International Criminal Court are trying to chart a course forward following the removal of the global institution’s chief prosecutor over allegations of sexual misconduct

By Molly Quell

Conrad Black: Canada must not accept disrespect from the Americans

We were the only country that was unjustly treated by Trump's tariffs

By Conrad Black

Dangerous parasite spreads north into US, but one smell may stop it

A dangerous parasite is spreading north, prompting urgent research into its specific attractants. Scientists are investigating foul-smelling chemical signals that lure the New World screwworm. This flesh-eating fly lays eggs in open wounds, feeding on living animal flesh. Current traps attract related flies, making detection of the dangerous species difficult. Understanding the parasite's preferred odors could lead to better detection and control methods.

By TOI WORLD DESK

AI wars: The empire strikes back

Change is discomfiting but America’s willingness to forge ahead is crucial to the democratic experiment.

Why Nvidia, Microsoft and Meta want the US to support open-weight AI

By Bijin Jose

Iran seeks to 'sow confusion among Gulf states' by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait

As Iranian drones and missiles target Bahrain and Kuwait, RFI spoke with Mahdi Ghuloom of the Dubai-based ORF Middle East think tank, who believes long-standing tensions, the small size of the two countries and divisions over how the Gulf should respond are playing their part in this development.

By RFI

Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite US warnings

The United Nations General Assembly voted on Friday to renew Volker Turk’s mandate as high commissioner for human rights for four years despite strong opposition from the United States, Russia and Israel. By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. An alternative proposal from Russia to extend the mandate by only a few months, until December 31, 2026, was overwh...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Takaichi stresses secure crude oil supplies as U.S.-Iran war spirals

The prime minister said on X that the necessary amount of crude oil for this month is set to be procured and that oil stockpiles will not be released.

Brent crude retreats from $100 on signs Red Sea traffic is moving

By Mia Gindis and Grant Smith

Pak, Iran Explore New Talks With US In China-Initiated Push: Report

Exploratory discussions took place during a visit by Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to Islamabad this week - his second within the last 10 days, the report said.

BOC blocks US e-waste shipment from entering Subic port

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Nearly a month after environmental groups revealed that suspected electronic waste (e-waste) and one container of plastic waste from the United States (US) have reached this freeport since March, authorities prevented three container vans carrying alleged US e-waste from being unloaded at the Port of Subic. The Bureau of Customs (BOC)

By jvicente

Lil Wayne Says Witness Refutes Ex-Assistant's Assault Claims In Legal Battle

Lil Wayne says he has a pilot in his corner … in his battle with his ex-assistant over an alleged private jet assault, TMZ has learned.  According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the rapper said the pilot was recently deposed … and…

By TMZ Staff

UN assembly approves mandate extension for rights chief, despite US warning

At least 144 states vote in favour, 10 against and 13 abstain

By Reuters

LTFRB studying expanded fuel discounts for PUVs amid Middle East tensions

The LTFRB is considering expanding and increasing fuel discounts for public utility vehicles instead of approving a fare hike as oil prices continue to rise due to the unstable situation in the Middle East.

By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina

US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign As Saudi-Houthi Red Sea Front Erupts

US Pauses Iran Bombing Campaign As Saudi-Houthi Red Sea Front Erupts Brent crude surged 27% over two weeks to settle at $96.78 a barrel on Friday, briefly breaching $100 this past week as traders priced in a higher war-risk premium into energy markets amid simultaneous chokepoint threats to the Strait of Hormuz and the southern Red Sea. Meanwhile, the US appeared to pause its 13-day campaign of daily overnight strikes against Iran. While there was no indication that the oper...

By Tyler Durden

China-US trade rebound lifts global outlook - The Daily Star

China-US trade rebound lifts global outlook  The Daily Star

Johari: Malaysia given two years to tighten laws on forced labour imports under US trade deal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 — Malaysia will have two years to introduce measures prohibiting imports of goods produced u...

By Malay Mail

US to resume Mexican cattle imports after year-long ban

The US will resume Mexican cattle imports next month after a year-long ban due to a screwworm fly outbreak. Learn about the USDA’s inspection process. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-resume-mexican-cattle-imports-after-year-long-ban/

By Punch Newspapers

US warmongering against Iran exposes European weakness, American industrial impotence

TEHRAN- The United States’ reckless escalatory posture toward Iran is not just a catastrophic diplomatic failure—it is a calculated act of economic warfare that is actively strangling its European allies, all while masking America’s own humiliating industrial decline.

Brazilian industry estimates nearly half its US exports will face additional tariffs

Some 48.7% of Brazilian exports bound for the United States will be subject to some form of additional tariff following the entry into force of the new forced-labor levy, according to a study by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), the country's main industrial employers' body.

Court orders extradition of Abu Trica’s alleged accomplice to US over $8m romance scam

The Gbese District Court has ordered the extradition of Daniel Yusif, an alleged co-conspirator of suspected internet fraudster Abu Trica, to the United States to stand trial in connection with an alleged $8 million wire fraud and romance scam.

By Emma Ankrah