Suspect in Washington state wildfire was questioned about blazes last year

Aaron Farinacci is accused of starting the Old Trails fire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee The Washington state man accused of starting a wildfire that has destroyed homes and forced thousands to flee around Spokane was previously questioned in connection with two fire investigations last year, according to court documents.Authorities allege that Aaron Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, started Old Trails fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Spokane county in north-eastern Washington. He was arrested on Monday and booked on suspicion of first-degree arson.The Associated

Зеленський допустив, що партнери притримали антибалістику, щоб Україна була "поступливою"

За його словами, офіційно партнери пояснювали зменшення поставок бойовими діями на Близькому Сході.

В Грузии произошло третье масштабное отключение электроэнергии за две недели

At least one Lebanese person, two Israeli soldiers killed in south Lebanon

The violence comes amid talks between Lebanon and Israel as Beirut pushes for a phased Israeli troop withdrawal.

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

Кінологи назвали 7 звичок собак, які доводять їхню безмежну відданість

Від лизання рук до сну поруч – тварини мають свою особливу мову любові, яку варто навчитися розуміти.

LIV Golf secures ‘lead’ investor for player-driven future after Saudi exit

An agreement with an unnamed investor is approved by the LIV Golf board to replace Saudi Arabia deal.

Google DeepMind revamp: Demis Hassabis takes new role, Jeff Dean leaves

The leadership changes coincide with Gemini delays, growing AI competition and a wave of high-profile departures reshaping Google’s artificial intelligence strategy

Sébastien Lecornu réforme le statut des conseillers du commerce extérieur afin d’éviter toute interférence étrangère

Un décret paru mercredi 5 août au « Journal officiel » porte de trois à cinq ans le mandat de ces chefs d’entreprise qui contribuent à la diplomatie économique. Un changement assorti d’un durcissement des conditions d’accès à la fonction et d’une possibilité d’exclusion en cas de prises de position contraires à la politique française.

En Chine, la médaille Fields de Wang Hong relance le débat sur les conditions d’émergence des grands chercheurs

Parce qu’elle a choisi de se former en France puis aux Etats-Unis juste après sa licence, la lauréate – devenue en quelques jours une figure populaire en Chine – illustre les limites d’un système chinois fondé sur la compétition et la sélection précoce.

Trump is pioneering the role of commentator-in-chief when issues grow thorny

The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to thinkThis was originally published in This Week in Trumpland. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every WednesdayFrom Charles Barkley to Thierry Henry to John McEnroe, the path from the arena to the commentary box is well trodden, and plenty of politicians have made the transition from elected office to the TV studio. One man, however, insists on doing both at the same time.Donald Trump is the US president, empowered to kill terrorists, grant pardons, sign and veto bills, and repres

« Gianni Infantino doit avoir le courage de démissionner ou de solliciter un vote de confiance », estime le Congolais Constant Omari, ancien membre du conseil de la FIFA

L’ex-président par intérim de la Confédération africaine de football estime, dans un entretien au « Monde », que les dirigeants africains du football « doivent ouvrir les yeux et les bons » sur le président de la FIFA, fragilisé depuis l’abandon de son projet de création de société commerciale.

Trans woman wins Democratic nomination for Michigan state legislature

Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor who endured years of conversion practices, comfortably bested her opponentsUS politics live – latest updatesA former megachurch pastor who endured 15 years of conversion practices is set to become the first transgender member of Michigan’s state legislature after winning a Democratic primary election on Tuesday.Joanna Whaley comfortably defeated Frank Liberati, a former state representative, and Gary Schlack in the primary for the second district of the Michigan statehouse, a Democratic stronghold. Continue reading...

Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature

Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor who endured years of conversion practices, comfortably bested her opponentsUS politics live – latest updatesA former megachurch pastor who endured 15 years of conversion practices is set to become the first transgender member of Michigan’s state legislature after winning a Democratic primary election on Tuesday.Joanna Whaley comfortably defeated Frank Liberati, a former state representative, and Gary Schlack in the primary for the second district of the Michigan statehouse, a Democratic stronghold. Continue reading...

Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country

The rules came into effect shortly after the killing of dozens of protesters, news which was only covered by overseas newsPakistani authorities have imposed severe new restrictions on international media, including barring them from reporting in most of the country, in a move that has provoked significant backlash from journalist organisations.According to the new rules anyone, including Pakistani nationals, should seek permission to report from Pakistan except three cities – Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. Continue reading...

"У січні по Москві та Петербургу ходитимуть ведмеді": нардеп назвав слабке місце Росії

За словами нардепа, це станеться, якщо в грудні або в листопаді удари по газокомпресорним станціям будуть такими ж, як по складах Wildberries.

Urad eases on improved crop prospects, weak demand

As per the Agriculture Ministry data, the All India average wholesale mandi prices of urad have eased to Rs 8,638 per quintal as of August 3

India’s rice procurement up 5% in 2025-26, as Govt buys 18% higher from rabi crop

DGCA summons Air India management after Phuket-Delhi altitude loss incident

Investigators are analysing flight data, cockpit recordings and witness accounts to determine the cause of the mid-air altitude loss incident

СК возбудил уголовное дело после удара ВСУ по больнице в Донецке

New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation

Filing by attorney general Raúl Torrez comes after DoJ appears to have ignored deadline for key Epstein ranch filesNew Mexico filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and acting attorney general Todd Blanche on Wednesday for “stonewalling” its criminal investigation into the activities of the late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at a remote ranch in the state.Raúl Torrez, the New Mexico attorney general, had said he was mulling the possibility of legal action if the justice department (DoJ) did not share with him by 31 July information about the alleged historical abuse

Russia kills 17 in ballistic missile attacks around Kyiv

At least 17 people were killed after Russia launched an overnight ballistic missile and drone attack on Kyiv.

Спецслужби РФ готували замах на керівника німецького виробника дронів, - Die Zeit

Одним із підозрюваних є громадянин України.

MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance amid uncertainty

RBI pares its FY27 retail inflation projection to 5%; marginally up’s real GDP projection to 6.7%

Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden – as it happened

Police arrested a woman in central London after four men were found with stab wounds in the shopping and entertainment districtRead the full reportWorkers at the 2 Chairs Grooming Room said one of the victims ran into the shop and took his shirt off, revealing a large gash on his back.Two of the four men stabbed this afternoon have been discharged from the hospital, the Metropolitan Police posted on X. Continue reading...

New York City transit auctions off last MetroCard machines: ‘wild home decor idea’

The MTA will sell its remaining machines that weigh up to 1,050lbs as it transitions to contactless fare payment systemThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City has begun auctioning off its final MetroCard vending machines, offering New Yorkers the chance to own one of the transit system’s most recognizable fixtures as the agency continues its transition to Omny.The auction opened Wednesday morning and will run through 19 August, according to the MTA. The agency is offering a limited number of retired MetroCard Vending Machines (MVM) and MetroCard Express Machines (MEM),

Lotus Petal mobilises ₹55.6 lakh in first post-CSR rule SSE issue, with corporates accounting for over half

GTPL Hathway and Eureka Securities together contributed 28 per cent of the ₹1-crore issue after Centre allowed eligible SSE subscriptions to qualify as CSR spending

Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11

Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire An Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon killed one person and injured 11, the Lebanese ministry of health said, in one of Israel’s deadliest bombings since the start of the June ceasefire.Israel carried out an airstrike in the town of Tebnine, hitting a cemetery, the Lebanese health ministry said. It said the town of al-Mansouri, in south Lebanon, was also bombed, forcing families to flee. Continue reading...

Армия Израиля вернула группу активисток, незаконно проникших в Ливан

‘We took on the machine’: El-Sayed celebrates triumph over outside spending after winning Democratic nomination in Michigan Senate race – live

The former public health official beat congresswoman Haley Stevens in race to face Republican Mike Rogers to represent stateAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for DemocratsSign up for the Breaking News US emailA quick update on the marquee Democratic primary race for US Senate in Michigan.Haley Stevens is trailing Abdul El-Sayed by fewer than 15,000 votes, according the Associated Press, whose count the Guardian uses on election night. Continue reading...

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: toxicologist testifies about medications found in defendant’s blood

Variety of prescriptions were found in blood of mother accused of strangling her three kids, according to testimonySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three children in January 2023, continued on Wednesday with a forensic toxicologist testifying to the variety and concentration of medications found in the defendant’s blood.Justin Brower, a forensic toxicologist with NMS Laboratories, testified that his lab examined the levels of four psychiatric medications detected in Clancy’s blood after she allegedly str

Місячне затемнення 28 серпня принесе великі зміни: кого воно "струсоне"

Астрологиня розповіла, для яких знаків Зодіаку затемнення стане початком нового етапу, а кому доведеться поставити крапку в минулому.

Місячне затемнення 28 серпня принесе великі зміни: кого воно "струсоне" найсильніше

Астрологиня розповіла, для яких знаків Зодіаку затемнення стане початком нового етапу, а кому доведеться поставити крапку в минулому.

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos meets PM Modi, launches skilling initiative for storytellers

Sarandos is on an India visit as the streaming giant is marking ten years of its presence in India

Centre simplifies container train licensing with single all-India permit

Indian Railways introduces uniform ₹25 crore registration fee, removes renewal charges to boost private freight operations

Путин встретился с председателем Союза театральных деятелей Машковым

Letters to the Editor dated August 5, 2026

Editorial. Sanguine note

Surprising optimism from RBI on growth and inflation

Росія знайшла слабкість України і не вагається нею користуватися, - Sky News

Зараз Росія може вразити будь-яку ціль в Україні, яку захоче.

Yardley enters premium air care segment with Floralis; bets on fragrance-led lifestyle play

Yardley to initially offer air fresheners; plans to expand into car perfumes and other home fragrance products over the next six months

Иран и Оман согласовали новый маршрут через Ормузский пролив

Малосольні кабачки: вранці готую - ввечері вже їмо

Для цього рецепта знадобляться найпростіші продукти, і вже за кілька годин закуска буде готова.

Відкриття школяра з Японії щодо пам’яті комах стало вірусним

10-річний хлопчик дійшов висновку, що метелики пам’ятають, як вони були гусеницями.

Completion of LIC OFS helps govt achieve nearly two-thirds of Budget Estimate for miscellaneous receipts

The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nation’s largest life insurer.

WB объяснил снижение стоимости регистрации для китайских продавцов

Люди, які народилися в ці місяці, прокидаються раніше за всіх - вони "жайворонки"

Для них ранній ранок стає часом спокою, зосередженості та натхнення.

Irán insiste en mantener el control del estrecho de Ormuz mientras Trump amenaza con abrirlo por la fuerza

Teherán propone a Omán un sistema que le atribuiría la supervisión del tráfico y el cobro de tasas vinculadas a cuestiones de seguridad y el medio ambiente

Ховалась під землею понад 1600 років: в Англії знайшли унікальну римську віллу

Вчені припускають, що вілла належала заможній та впливовій родині.

Former neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Conservative election candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was convicted of harassing Jewish MP, says Badenoch has offered him advisory role instead• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after his selection prompted an outcry from Jewish groups and others.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that Kemi Badenoch had instead offered him a role as an advisor to her party’s culture and integration commission, specifically focusing on how young men become rad

Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine, who was convicted of harassing Jewish MP, says Badenoch has asked him to work with party’s culture and integration commission• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after Kemi Badenoch offered him a role as an advisor to the party.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that Kemi Badenoch had instead offered him a role as an advisor to her party’s culture and integration commission, specifically focusin

Kemi Badenoch gives former neo-Nazi advisory role after he withdraws as Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine says Conservative leader has asked him to work with party’s culture and integration commission• UK politics live – latest updatesA former neo-Nazi activist who was convicted of harassing a Jewish MP has withdrawn as a Conservative election candidate after Kemi Badenoch offered him a role as an adviser to the party.Joshua Bonehill-Paine said on Wednesday that he had withdrawn from next year’s local elections, and that the Conservative leader had instead asked him to become an adviser to her party’s culture and integration commission, where he will specifically focus on how

Pope Leo XIV to visit Peru, Argentina and Uruguay in November

The pontiff’s first Latin America trip will take him back to Peru, where he spent decades as a missionary and bishop.

Tata Sons to continue as upper-layer NBFC

RBI signals no change in status, keeping listing trigger alive

Completion of LIC OFS helped govt get nearly 2/3rd of BE for ‘miscellaneous receipt’

The OFS allows the government to boost its financial resources while enhancing public ownership in the nation’s largest life insurer.

Edelweiss arm RYP acquires office park in Pune

The acquisition expands RYP’s portfolio to 5.2 million square feet