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‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature

Authorities issue alert saying indoor spaces without airconditioning are ‘dangerous’ as temperatures pass 40C for fifth straight day South Korea has registered its highest temperature since records began more than a century ago, as authorities warned people to “immediately” stop all outdoor activities in affected areas.The south-eastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C on Sunday afternoon, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said, the highest temperature reported since modern weather observation began in 1904. Continue reading...

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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3394: An Old Book of Aeroplanes

Episode: 3394 An old book of WW-I aeroplanes reveals something about technological change in wartime. Today, an old book with an unintended message.

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Asian stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip

Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. and Japan confirmed they had acted to prop up the value of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar.

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El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls

The two Democrats running for U.S. Senate in Michigan spent one of their final days campaigning in Detroit-area churches and union halls.

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New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Passing of bill gives English same status as Māori and sign language but, with it already spoken by 95% of country, critics call it ‘a pointless exercise’Legislation recognising English as an official language of New Zealand has been passed by parliament, prompting derision from linguists and legal experts and a now-viral broadside from a Māori MP who called it “pathetic”.The English language bill became law on 30 July giving English, which is spoken by 95% of the country, the same official status as te reo Māori (Māori language) and New Zealand sign language. Continue reading...

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Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran, only to pull back at the last minute.

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APOD: 2026 August 3 – Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs the Lacerta Nebula

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 August 3 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Vaporizing Meteor Photobombs […]

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

The BBC gains unique access to Rawalakot, scene of violent clashes between security forces and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

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Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a formal order terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate his political allies.

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If Social Security’s funding crisis is the elephant in the room, this is the mouse everyone has overlooked. You have been warned.

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Tech

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‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3394: An Old Book of Aeroplanes

Asian stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip

El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls

New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

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'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

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Asian stocks are mixed as yen jumps against the dollar, while oil prices slip

El-Sayed and Stevens make final Democratic Senate primary push in Michigan churches, union halls

Iran déjà vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threaten to block his attorney general bid

Kay Granger, first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the House, has died at age 83

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US

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World

‘Stop all outdoor activities’: South Korea records its highest ever temperature

New Zealand legislation making English an official language ridiculed as ‘pathetic’

'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move

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Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue

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Malaysia is reportedly shutting down Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School