As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve…
Month: August 2026
Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says
The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases. …
More troops to be sent to West Bank village besieged by Israeli settlers
Two Palestinian families in the village of Qusra say they have been trapped in their homes, with water and power…
Putin can no longer claim victory in Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize winner tells BBC
In an exclusive interview with the BBC’s Steve Rosenberg, Dmitry Muratov says the Kremlin leader can only “destroy Ukraine, not…
ICE plans to equip agents with gloves that can deliver electric shocks
The US immigration agency is spending $20m on gloves that deliver a sharp electric shock intended to compel subjects to…
Israeli settlers besieging Palestinian families in West Bank village
Israeli security forces have reportedly withdrawn and about a dozen settlers are said to remain at the site where two…
Major Russian grain export terminals hit in Ukraine Black Sea port attack
Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other’s shipping facilities and ports. …
Food prices to rise into 2027 as drought hits UK crops, says FDF
UK food prices are set to rise into 2027, the Food and Drink Federation warns, as drought and record heat hit…
Business activity rises in 10 of 12 UK regions, NatWest tracker shows
The NatWest Regional Growth Tracker reports higher business activity in 10 of 12 UK nations and regions in July, led by…
UK heatwaves cost economy £4.4bn in lost output, analysis finds
UK heatwaves have cost the economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis by thinktank Verdant finds, with costs…