Iranian attacks and the stoppage of seaborne transit have paralyzed Qatar’s vital gas exports, stalling the economic pivots intended to anchor the country’s growth. Go to Source Author: River Akira …
In Iraqi Desert, Two Israeli Outposts Were Kept Secret for Months
Israel spent over a year preparing a covert site in Iraq for its operations against Iran, regional officials say. Iraqi officials later confirmed the existence of a second base. Go …
How Hollywood’s production crisis became a key issue in the L.A. mayor’s race
The state of Hollywood is now a key political issue in the L.A. mayoral race alongside affordability, crime and homelessness. Read full story Author: Stacy Perman, Samantha Masunaga
L.A. mayoral candidates vie for the crucial Latino vote. Bass has an edge over Pratt and Raman
Latinos make up about 37% of the L.A. electorate. Mayoral candidates are putting out ads in Spanish, rallying endorsements and canvassing Latino neighborhoods. Read full story Author: Melissa Gomez
Should a high-voltage power line run through California’s largest state park? Critics are furious
The proposed 140-mile, 500-kilovolt Golden Pacific Powerlink from San Diego Gas & Electric would cut through California’s largest state park, Anza-Borrego. Read full story Author: Hayley Smith
News Analysis: Trump spent two days with Xi in Beijing. Was he outplayed?
The Trump administration argues the trip was a success, having secured the display of conciliation and partnership the president had sought after years of increasingly dangerous acrimony. Read full story …
Nearly 1,900 vanished in and around Guadalajara. Now the World Cup arrives
The highway from the Guadalajara city airport to downtown is newly paved and the city’s famous roundabout has gotten a $4-million facelift. Read full story Author: Steve Fisher
Personal decision for Starmer on whether to fight leadership contest, minister says
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy tells the BBC that the prime minister has “shown before that he’s up for a fight” and she “wouldn’t write [him] off”. Read full story Author:
The UK is churning through leaders. Is the country becoming harder to govern?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever – has the UK become ungovernable? Read full story Author:
Forty-three arrests after £4.5m police operation to keep rival London protests apart
Serious clashes between Unite the Kingdom and pro-Palestinian protesters were avoided on Saturday. Read full story Author:
‘Look Mum, one point’: How the UK keeps getting Eurovision wrong
After four years of flops, the BBC has to think hard about how it approaches Eurovision in 2027. Read full story Author:
How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported. Read full story Author:
Saturday Night Live UK has (mostly) won over a sceptical crowd
Many predicted a transatlantic SNL would crash and burn – but as its run comes to a close, the consensus from fans and critics has been mostly positive. Read full …
‘Half the month I want to live, the other I want to die’: The hidden condition affecting 1m women
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives. Read full story Author:
He paid £700 to skip the driving test queue. Now the system is changing
The government is cracking down on third parties who use bots to buy tests and resell them at inflated prices. Read full story Author:
This new Irish trad band haven’t released a record – but could be the next big thing
The all-female supergroup has sold out venues across the UK and Ireland, toured stadiums with Ed Sheeran, and built a global following – all without releasing a debut record. Read …
Why international tourists are turning away from India’s party capital
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming. Read full story Author:
The British White Lotus? A group trip goes wrong in BBC drama Two Weeks in August
The cast of the new BBC drama say the series explores what happens when a ‘group holiday goes wrong’. Read full story Author:
Probe over claims royal police officers slept on duty
Officers protecting the Royal Family in Berkshire investigated over allegations of sleeping on duty. Read full story Author:
Lights, camera, Bangaranga: Highlights from Eurovision
Bulgarian singer Dara stormed to victory in the contest, while Ukraine broke the record for the longest note ever sung at Eurovision. Read full story Author: