Taster finds 32 plates of peas a day appealing
Professional taster Michelle Lawrie samples 32 plates of peas at work then has them for her tea. BBC News
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report
Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
More than 100 missing after flash floods in India
Many rescue teams have been unable to reach the area because of damaged roads and bad weather. BBC News
UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
The UN’s assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are “deeply alarming”. BBC News
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by record bleaching as oceans warm
New Australian government report finds coral decline across the reef due to ‘climate change-induced heat stress’. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Italian law would regulate gender transition treatment for minors
The Italian government, under new legislation, would tighten controls on the supply of gender transition medical treatment for minors, according to a draft law. The law was passed by Italy’s…
Chinese nationals charged with exporting Nvidia AI chips to China
Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang are accused of exporting the chips from the US to China through Singapore and Malaysia. BBC News
The Papers: ‘£50bn black hole’ and parental help from a princess
Wednesday’s papers lead on the next budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to stick to her spending promises. BBC News
Trump says four candidates in running for Fed chair, rules out Bessent
US president says the Treasury secretary wishes to stay in his current role. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Russia protests Israeli settler attack on diplomatic vehicle in West Bank
Moscow says Israeli troops did not intervene as settlers attacked a Russian diplomatic vehicle and threatened diplomats. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Texas governor seeks court order to fire top Democrat who fled in row over voting map
“There must be consequences,” says the governor as Democrats insist they will not return to Texas. BBC News
Fox Corporation’s new ‘FOX One’ streaming service to launch August 21
FOX One, Fox Corporation’s new streaming service that will integrate all of its popular television brands on a single platform, will officially launch August 21. “FOX One is a truly…
Clintons subpoenaed to testify in congressional Epstein investigation
Former top officials from the justice department during the Obama, Trump and Biden administrations were also sent subpoenas. BBC News
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated. BBC News
What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?
Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
Trump to host Armenia, Azerbaijan leaders for peace talks: Report
Armenia and Azerbaijan’s leaders met in the UAE last month but reached no breakthrough in the decades-long conflict. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…
US charges Chinese nationals with illegally shipping Nvidia chips to China
Prosecutors say two men ‘knowingly and willfully’ used California-based company to evade export controls on AI chips. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing
Japan’s leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima. BBC News
Great Barrier Reef suffers worst coral decline on record
Reefs have been battered by cyclones and starfish that eat coral, but heat stress driven by climate change is the main cause of damage. BBC News