Taiwan’s economy grows 12.92% in second quarter on AI demand
2026-07-31
Taiwan’s economy grows 12.92% in second quarter on AI demandContinue Reading
Russia and Ukraine report casualties as they continue to trade attacks
2026-07-31
Ukraine hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia struck Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa., Ukraine has hit Russian oil refineries several times, while Russia strikes Dnipropetrovsk and a cargo vessel near Odesa. Russia and Ukraine have exchanged more overnight attacks causing casualties on both sides, say localContinue Reading
Turkiye’s Davutoglu steps back from politics: A timeline of his career
2026-07-31
Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Turkish PM and Erdogan ally-turned-critic, has stepped down from politics., Ahmet Davutoglu, a former Prime Minister of Turkiye, has announced he is stepping down from politics and dissolving his party this week. Once one of the leading figures in the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP),Continue Reading
FIFA’s plan to sell World Cup to private investors has not been well received – but can they pull it off?
2026-07-31
Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal., Read MoreContinue Reading
Transcript: The Traitor Blurted Out Vile Plot to Censor ABC—and It Backfired
2026-07-31
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the July 31 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. It’s been a while sinceContinue Reading
TSA discovers five stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a traveler’s luggage in Alabama
2026-07-31
TSA officers got quite the surprise at Alabama’s Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) when they discovered a passenger trying to carry “a stolen historic relic” in their checked luggage — Civil War-era cannonballs wrapped in paper towels., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Everyone’s watching Michigan. Our reporter explains why the race just changed. Let’s go Off Script
2026-07-31
Every day brings a new set of headlines. Here on Off Script, we’re more interested in the questions they leave behind. — The Unbiased Updates Team In This Episode Political parties talk about unity when they’re worried about division. But in Michigan, Democrats aren’t just choosing a Senate nominee; they’reContinue Reading
Georgia school shooter’s father sentenced to 15 years in prison
2026-07-31
The father of a Georgia teenager who killed four people at his high school in 2024 was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for his role in the mass shooting. Colin Gray, 56, was convicted in March on 27 counts after a jury found him criminally responsible for theContinue Reading
Approval for China’s mega embassy in London was lawful, UK court rules
2026-07-31
The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area., The 20,000-square-metre site in London is set to become the largest embassy complex in the UK by area. A British court has ruled that the planned construction of a new Chinese “mega”Continue Reading
Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval
2026-07-31
Densely packed apartments, low incomes, lack of tree cover and poor housing put migrant heart of the capital at risk., Barcelona, Spain – The sky glows with the pink, orange and blue hues that commonly appear when the sun slips below the horizon – but the heat and humidity remainContinue Reading
The real reason Todd Blanche won’t drop The Traitor’s slush fund
2026-07-31
commentary The acting attorney general made $10 million as the president’s defense attorney Published July 31, 2026 6:30AM (EDT) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche (Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images) Todd Blanche, President Traitor 47’s nominee to be attorney general, promises Americans that he has no intention of going forward withContinue Reading
Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
2026-07-31
Franco Baresi, who won the World Cup with Italy and was regarded as one of football’s finest defenders, dies aged 66., Franco Baresi, the former AC Milan captain who was one of Italy’s most acclaimed defenders, has died. He was 66. His death was announced on Friday by Milan, theContinue Reading
AFC backs UEFA and CONCACAF who plan boycott over FIFA World Cup proposals
2026-07-31
FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats., FIFA face global mutiny as Asian Football Confederation stand with Europe and North America after their boycott threats. The Asian Football Confederation has said it “stands in solidarity” with regional bodies UEFAContinue Reading