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US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

The United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as Beijing expands maritime law enforcement in waters east of the island. The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) – the de facto US embassy in Taipei – posted the undated image on social media on Tuesday, say

AI competition heats up as US targets Southeast Asia’s public sector

Washington’s new AI Spark initiative to promote American artificial intelligence systems in Southeast Asia’s public services and digital infrastructure is seen as a move to counter the region’s deepening partnerships with Chinese firms in the deployment of the technology. However, the initiative is unlikely to force So

How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly course

During the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year.

Australia news live: Daniel Andrews issues rare public statement in praise of ‘champion’ Jacinta Allan

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Chinese gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative

An 18-year-old Chinese girl recently lost her last living relative as she embarks on her university journey, yet she has declined donations, asking that they be given to others in need. Zeng Zixuan scored 564 out of 750 on this year’s gaokao, the national higher education entrance exam, and has been admitted to the pet

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

US Senate votes to advance Russia sanctions bill that would give Trump new tariff powers – live

<p>Despite resounding 86-to-12 vote, Democratic aide warns bill gives president unchecked discretion to waive sanctions and impose tariffs</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STAN

Trump praises back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu

<p>US president makes positive posts as Ukraine seeks more firepower and Israeli PM seeks to repair relationship</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump">Donald Trump</a> hosted back-to-back White House meetings with <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/volodymyr-zelenskiy">Volodymyr Zelens

Angus Taylor insists he made no payments to conservative Liberal group amid Icac investigation

<p>Opposition leader says he is ‘not a party to proceedings’ being investigated by NSW corruption watchdog as fellow liberals close ranks</p><p>Angus Taylor says no payments were made in relation to a growing corruption case involving members of the NSW Liberal party, insisting he is not a party to the proceedings.</p>

Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?

Beijing should step in to fill the global “vacuum” in rules on artificial intelligence as a Chinese AI model opens up a policy divide in the United States, according to various institutions within China. The calls came after Beijing-based start-up Moonshot AI launched its Kimi K3 model earlier this month, sending shock

One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements

<p>Breach exposes Pauline Hanson to possible fines as party given deadline to comply by 18 August</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/29/ben-carroll-victoria-premier-jacinta-allan-labor-abs-inflation-data-nsw-icac-inquiry-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Austr

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

Japan earthquake death toll rises as rescue teams search for missing amid aftershocks

<p>Military mobilises thousands of personnel after quake on southern Kyushu island that registered a maximum 7 on the Japanese shindo intensity scale </p><p>At least five people have been killed, and nine are missing after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan on Tuesday, injuring hundreds and knocking out p

Kenya investigating unexpected deaths of 15 elephants in national park

<p>Potential toxic substance detected in several of 15 elephants found dead in Kenya’s Amboseli national park</p><p></p><p>Officials are investigating the deaths of 15 elephants over the past month in Kenya’s Amboseli national park.</p><p>The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) said 10 of the elephants showed signs of partial

AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say

Hong Kong’s export surge will extend into the coming months, driven by the global AI boom, economists have told the South China Morning Post, adding that gross domestic product (GDP) growth could surpass official forecasts. Billy Mak Sui-choi, an associate professor at Baptist University’s accountancy, economics and fi

ICE agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles crackdown, court files show

<p>Agents accused in lawsuit of using anti-immigrant slurs and denigrating undocumented Mexicans</p><p>ICE agents deployed last summer to the Los Angeles area referred to the subjects of their immigration operations with racial slurs, according to newly released court documents.</p><p>On 4 July 2025, an unidentified ag

US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fighting

<p>Fighting was paused after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US on Iran, as both sides battled for control of the strait of Hormuz</p><p>Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East late on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to

South Korean scientists solve 250-year-old dementia-linked brain mystery

Researchers in South Korea say they have finally worked out how the brain flushes away waste – offering a clearer picture of the processes involved in dementia and other brain disorders that could one day be harnessed to treat them. The breakthrough, published this month in journal Cell, solved a puzzle that has stumpe

White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says

<p>Official declines to say whether Gabriel Perez, who allegedly bet on prediction market Kalshi, resigned or was fired </p><p>A White House teleprompter operator who reportedly used inside knowledge to make bets about Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post, according to

Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

<p>At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lost</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_STANDFIRST&amp;utm_campaign=BN2232

Shanghai Clearing House targets global growth with expanded offshore yuan push

China is pushing a new model to boost international sales of its domestic bonds, with the Shanghai Clearing House (SHCH) leveraging global financial networks to expand the offshore yuan pool. Writing in a recent article, SHCH chief Ma Jianyang noted that the initiative was designed to solidify Shanghai’s dominance in o

How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria

West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.

FCC bans humanoid robots from China, citing ‘unacceptable risks’

<p>Move comes as the Trump administration has increasingly sought to keep Chinese technology out of the US</p><p>The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on humanoid robots from China on Tuesday, saying that the technology poses “unacceptable risks” to the country’s national security. The move comes as the

'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims

Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.

Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money where users can send cash to one another

Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another. The service, known as X Money, is not a new bank. X Money is using technology and banking services provided by Cross River Bank and branding that backbone as X Money. It i

Iran war: US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed Iraqi militias

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "excellent" meeting with Trump. Follow DW.

Life in prison, no parole, for US teenager who killed 4 in Georgia school shooting

A US teenager who shot dead four people at a high school with a gun his father gave him as a Christmas present was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday. Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to carrying out the September 2024 attack at Apalachee High School in the town of Winder, Georgia. Gray was 14 years old when he shot d

Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom. The attacks underscored lingering tensions despite a perio

Japan earthquake injures at least 100 and kills two inside shopping mall

<p>Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings, as people remain trapped inside shopping centre</p><p>A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has shaken south Japan, killing at least two people and leaving at least 100 people injured. Some are trapped and presumed dead inside a shopping mall.</

US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced bans on imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, citing threats to US national security and supply chain vulnerabilities. Without naming China, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its Covered List to include two new categories of foreign-made equi

Japan: Strong earthquake hits Kumamoto, many dead

Dozens of people were hospitalized after the earthquake hit southern Japan. According to media reports, at least two women were killed after a shopping mall partially collapsed in the town of Kashima.

Can China and Indonesia’s strong financial ties withstand ‘resource nationalism’?

Back in 2009, when China’s economy was expanding at about twice today’s pace, a little-known private firm made a quiet bet on uncharted territory: Indonesia. The company was on a quest: to secure nickel, a vital industrial metal used in stainless steel production and, increasingly, to power advanced batteries. That bet

'A narcissist' - victim's family blasts Kohberger for challenging Idaho murder conviction

The man accused of killing four students in Idaho is taking back his plea, which was made to avoid the death penalty.

Burnham to seek cross-party consensus over urgent reforms to social care

<p>Prime minister invites Badenoch and Davey – but not Farage – to discuss how to fix decades-old funding crisis</p><p>Andy Burnham has promised “problem-solving, not point-scoring” before a speech on social care in which he will set out his strategy for resolving one of the most intractable problems in British politic

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang meets US officials as scrutiny grows over China chip access

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is meeting US officials and lawmakers in Washington this week amid reports that its export-controlled processors have been used to train advanced Chinese artificial intelligence models. Huang met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, US outlet Axios reported, citing a

Bystander video shows teen lifeguard's dramatic ocean rescue

The 16-year-old lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old who had been swept offshore at a California beach.

Iran war: Netanyahu hails closed-door meeting with Trump

The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister is the first since the start of the war in Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran executed two men for their role in anti-government protests.

Zelenskyy visits Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes amid stalled peace efforts.

As Spain battles wildfires, its politicians battle over climate change's role

Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."

Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally were among public figures who on Tuesday called for refugee protections to be upheld as the United Nations decried mounting pressure ‌on asylum systems. Legal safeguards for refugees are enshrined in the 1951 Refugee Convention, drafted in the a

Trump meets Ukrainian, Israeli leaders as they pay respects to Lindsey Graham

President Trump holds talks with Ukrainian and Israeli leaders on the sidelines of Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral.

Ukraine negotiator: 'We have the upper hand'

In an interview with NPR, one of Ukraine's top negotiators Sergiy Kyslytsya explains why Kyiv believes it now has the leverage to force Russia into serious negotiations.

Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in federal terrorism trial

The man on trial in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie chose on Tuesday not to testify or call any witnesses in the federal terrorism case, which is expected to head to the jury as soon as Wednesday. Hadi Matar’s lawyer told the court that the 28-year-old – who already has been convicted of state-level attempted murder cha

UN says online scam center trafficking is skyrocketing

Migration authorities have said gangs are trafficking ever more people to East Asian online scam centers. The UN says some 300,000 people from more than 80 countries are currently being exploited and abused.

Guyana: Captain, crew charged with murder in ferry capsizing

Police in Guyana have charged three men with murder in connection to a recent ferry capsizing that killed 73 and left 30 missing. Some lawmakers, however, blame government officials for the deadly accident.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru following narrow election victory

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s ninth president in a decade at an official ceremony in Lima on Tuesday. The conservative 51-year-old won June’s run-off by fewer than 50,000 votes and will govern until 2031. Fujimori, the daughter of a former president jailed for human rights abuses, will become Peru’s ninth presi

Deaths feared after ‘many people’ trapped inside Japanese shopping centre following earthquake – as it happened

<p>An ⁠earthquake ​with ⁠a ⁠preliminary magnitude ​of ‌6.8 ‌struck ‌the country’s Kumamoto prefecture</p><p><strong>Kyushu Electric Power said ​48,000 homes had lost power as a result of the latest ​quake, while railway company JR Kyushu said that it had ​suspended services, including its high-speed bullet trains.</str

Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

Trump’s irritation over leak signals strains as Netanyahu visits White House

US President Donald Trump voiced ⁠irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli prime minister’s planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly, in a fresh sign of strain between the two leaders. Asked about reports that Netanyahu wanted

South Korean stock market at three-month low as AI sell-off intensifies

<p>Samsung and SK Hynix fall by more than 10% amid renewed fears over AI spending and Chinese competition</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/28/ai-sell-off-chip-stocks-slump-market-south-korea-japan-economy-latest-news">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The sell-o

FIFA plans to form new commercial subsidiary and sell stake

FIFA has announced plans to form a commercial subsidiary and to sell a non-controlling interest to private investors. It needs approval from member associations, but is claiming that it will benefit them financially.

Japan earthquake: What we know so far

Japan is reeling from a major earthquake that hit Kyushu island. Here is what we know so far.

UK politics: Tories’ Philp rejects French claim that shots fired from naval boat near him were training exercise – as it happened

<p>Shadow minister says there was no warning and ‘it looked and sounded like deliberate intimidation’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/28/tory-mp-chris-philp-accuses-french-navy-of-firing-shots-in-channel-incident">Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him in Channe

Zelensky has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump as he seeks more cooperation with US

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Tuesday ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, with the two leaders discussing ways for Ukraine to produce its own powerful weapons and “other ideas that could help” in its continuing war against Russia. The sit-down in the Oval Office, whi

'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires

Three fires in the Madrid region have caused particular concern, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.

Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to US in 2025 after Trump’s return to office

<p>Data shows Canadians have replaced US vacations with other international trips in apparent rebuke to Trump</p><p>Canadians spent $3.3bn less on travel to the US in 2025 than in the previous year, as Donald Trump’s hostile policies towards his northern neighbour continue to incur an economic cost, new government data

Almost 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain

<p>Return of winds and extreme heat threaten firefighters’ attempts to bring blazes under control</p><p></p><p>Nearly 4,000 people have been evacuated from tourist sites on France’s Atlantic coast as the return of winds and extreme heat jeopardises firefighters’ battles to contain wildfires raging in France and Spain.<

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

<p>Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackout</p><p>At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has engulfed the disputed region for

Germany: Low Rhine River levels could push economy into stagnation

Record-low water levels on the Rhine are forcing cargo vessels to run with sharply reduced loads, driving up transport costs. Economists warn the disruption could wipe out Germany's already weak summer growth.